Head coach of the Black Queens, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, says his teamâ??s defeat to South Africa in their opening 2024 WAFCON Group C clash was largely due to a lapse in concentration.The Queens started brightly but conceded two quick goals in the first half through Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe.Despite creating chances in the second half, Ghana failed to convert, hitting the post twice and being denied by South Africaâ??s goalkeeper Andile Dlamini.â??We were the

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has pointed to a brief lapse in concentration as the key reason behind Ghanaâ??s 2-0 loss to South Africa in their opening match at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Ghana held their own early on but were undone by two quick first-half goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe. Despite showing more attacking intent in the second half, the Black Queens were unlucky not to score, with Alice Kusi and Evelyn Badu

Former Bechem United goalkeeper Abdul Iddrisu has organized a charity football match aimed at raising funds to support the Nakwabi Orphanage Home in the Sawla District of the Savannah Region.The initiative, led by the current Ethio Electric SC shot stopper, saw proceeds from the event donated to the orphanage on Sunday.The presentation was done personally by Iddrisu, who made the trip back home from Ethiopia to give back to his community.The charity game brought together local football

Tunisian giants Club Africain are on the verge of securing the signature of former Asante Kotoko midfielder Richard Boadu, GHANASoccernet.con understands.Boadu, who last played for Libyan side Al-Ahly Benghazi, is set to continue his career in North Africa after impressing in recent seasons.The Ghanaian midfielder is expected to sign for Club Africain in the coming days, with final negotiations reportedly at an advanced stage.Known for his ball-winning ability and leadership in

Mali claimed a vital 1-0 win over Tanzania in their opening Group C fixture at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, a result that has significant implications for Ghanaâ??s Black Queens.Saratou Traoré scored the only goal of the match in first-half stoppage time, finishing calmly from the centre of the box after a well-worked set piece. It proved to be enough in a tightly contested clash at the Stade Municipal de Berkane on Monday evening.Tanzania had several chances

Karela United are set to part ways with forward Giyasu Ibrahim ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, with several top-flight clubs currently circling for his signature.Sources close to the player confirm that talks are ongoing with a number of Premier League sides, with Giyasu expected to make a decision in the coming days.The talented attacker has been a key figure for Karela in recent seasons, delivering consistent performances despite the teamâ??s struggles in

Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil has been named in the MLS Team of the Week for matchday 22 following his heroics against Vancouver Whitecaps. The Black Stars winger scored a brace as Los Angeles Galaxy stunned the in-form Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 at the Dignity Health Park last Friday.Paintsil ended his five-week goal drought after converting from the spot on the hour mark before curling home his second with 13 minutes remaining.The 2025 MLS winner joins Inter Miami's star

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, remains confident of progressing to the knockout stage of the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) despite a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in their opening Group C match.The Queens were undone by a solid Banyana Banyana side on Monday, but Bjorkegren believes his team showed promising signs and can bounce back in their next games.â??We were playing against the previous [champions], so maybe itâ??s the toughest

Karela United have completed the permanent signing of Malik Abubakar from Bechem United ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The forward, who spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan with Karela, impressed the clubâ??s technical handlers with his consistent displays and attacking contributions throughout the season.His performances played a crucial role in helping the team avoid relegation, and he quickly became a fan favourite with his work rate and goal involvement.Following

The head coach of the Black Queens of Ghana, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has indicated that his team took a lot of positives from their defeat to South Africa in their opening match at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The tactician watched on from the touchline on Monday as the Black Queens suffered a 2-0 to the Banyana Banyana.Speaking in his post-match interview, Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren said despite the defeat, his team did a lot of good things and will be taking

Head coach of the Black Queens, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, remains hopeful of advancing to the next stage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations despite the opening day loss to South Africa. Ghana returned to the tournament for the first time in seven years but suffered a painful loss after conceding two quick-fire goals in the first half. Linda Motlhalo converted from the spot to give Banyana Banyana the lead before Jermaine Seoposenwe sealed victory six minutes later.After the

Ghana Premier League side Karela United have announced the permanent signing of midfielder Malik Abubakar.The club signed Malik Abubakar from Bechem United on loan from fellow Premier League club Bechem United during the 2024/25 football season.Having been satisfied with the performances of the midfielder, Karela United have moved quickly to secure his permanent signing ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.â??We're delighted to announce the permanent signing of Malik Abubakar from

The head coach of the Black Queens of Ghana, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, was left disappointed on Monday evening after his side lost 2-0 to South Africa in their opening match at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Speaking in his post-match interview, the coach said although he was disappointed with the outcome of the match at full-time, he was not disappointed with the performance of his players.â??Of course, Iâ??m a little bit disappointed with the result,

Top football administrator, Dr. Tony Aubyn has been appointed to lead a five-member committee tasked with planning the 2025 Champion of Champions match between Bibiani GoldStars and Asante Kotoko.The game traditionally kicks off the new campaign by pairing the Ghanaian champions against the FA Cup winners.GoldStars claimed their first Premier League title at the end of the 2024/25 season following an outstanding year while Kotoko won the 2025 MTN FA Cup title after defeating

Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjokegren has blamed the lapse in concentration for his side's defeat to South Africa in their opening Group C match at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. First half strikes from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe were enough for the defending champions to inflict Ghana with defeat following their return to the tournament.The West Africans had chances to score in the second half after strikes against the post from Alice Kusi and Evelyn

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says there were plenty of positives to take from Ghanaâ??s 2-0 loss to South Africa in their opening game of the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Despite the defeat to the defending champions, Bjorkegren remains optimistic about Ghanaâ??s chances in the competition, stressing that his side showed encouraging signs.â??We were playing against the previous [champions], so maybe itâ??s the toughest game you can

Newly-promoted Ghana Premier League side Hohoe United are working to sign FC Nania goalkeeper Kwaku Musah ahead of the 2025/26 season, sources have confirmed.The Division One League outfit, who secured top-flight promotion this year, are actively strengthening their squad, with particular focus on bolstering their goalkeeping department.Kwaku Musah has emerged as a top target due to his impressive performances in the Division One League, where he stood out as one of the most consistent

Young Ghanaian forward Amoako Minta has joined Italian Serie C side A.S. Gubbio 1910 on a one-year loan from Serie A club Sassuolo.The 19-year-old impressed during his two seasons with Sassuoloâ??s Primavera 1 team, playing a key role in their Supercoppa Primavera and Primavera 1 League Cup triumphs in his debut campaign.Last season, Minta featured in 48 matches for the Neroverdi, scoring six goals and providing seven assists as the team reached the semi-finals of the Primavera

Leeds United are weighing up a move for Parmaâ??s Zion Suzuki as they look to fill the void left by goalkeeper Illan Meslier this summer.The Japanese-Ghanaian shot-stopper has caught the attention of several top clubs after a strong season in Serie A, where he recorded six clean sheets in 31 appearances.Suzukiâ??s sharp reflexes, confident handling, and ability to command his box have made him a standout name in Italyâ??s top flight. At just 22 years old, his calm presence

Rangers are making a strong move for Jesurun Rak-Sakyi as the Crystal Palace winger becomes a major focus in their summer transfer plans.The English-Ghanaian winger caught attention during his loan spell at Sheffield United last season, where he netted seven goals and added two assists, helping the club reach the Championship playoff final.Despite his solid performance, Sheffield Unitedâ??s failure to gain promotion appears to have ended their pursuit of a permanent deal. That