Hearts of Oak have officially pulled out of the 2025 EKO International Tournament in Lagos, Nigeria, citing concerns over player welfare and a disrupted pre-season schedule.The Phobians were initially expected to compete in the prestigious tournament from July 6 to 13. However, organizers recently rescheduled the event to July 13â??20, clashing with the clubâ??s planned rest and recovery period.In a statement released on Monday, the club explained the decision followed â??careful

Crystal Palace is making plans to strengthen its squad with young talent, and Chelseaâ??s Josh Acheampong is firmly on their radar.Palace has reportedly asked about taking the 19-year-old defender on loan, aiming to give him the regular first-team action heâ??s been looking for. Acheampong, who signed his first professional contract with Chelsea on 3 January 2024, is seen as one of the most promising young defenders in the Blues' system.He made his senior debut against

The Black Queens of Ghana find themselves bottom of Group C at the end of the first round of group matches at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Queens kicked off their campaign at the tournament being staged in Morocco with a tough encounter against South Africa on Monday.In the clash against the defending champions, the Black Queens put up a good fight but suffered a 2-0 defeat at the end of the contest.The other Group C match of the day featured Mali

Ghana international, Ibrahim Osman, has indicated that he cannot wait to begin his loan spell with French Ligue 1 outfit AJ Auxerre. The talented forward signed a season-long loan deal with the French club on Tuesday, July 8, in a move from English Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.Reacting to his move, Ibrahim Osman, shared his excitement while stating that he cannot wait to get started at his new club.â??Happy to be here. Canâ??t wait to get started. See

South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has lauded the performance of Ghanaâ??s Black Queens following their 2-0 loss to her side in the opening Group C clash at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Although Banyana Banyana secured all three points to begin their title defence on a strong note, Ellis was quick to acknowledge the quality and resilience of the Ghanaian team.â??Take nothing away from Ghana, they are still a quality side,â? she said in her post-match

South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has broken down how her side managed to overcome Ghanaâ??s Black Queens in their Group C opener at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Banyana Banyana secured a 2-0 win at the Stade Honneur to kick off their title defence on a strong note, but Ellis admitted the result didnâ??t come easy.Speaking after the match, Ellis revealed that Ghana posed an early threat and the momentum could have shifted if her team had conceded

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has stressed the need to protect the undeveloped portions of land at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra.During a visit to the facility yesterday alongside LOC Chairman Dr. Kwaku Ofosu, the Minister warned land encroachers to stay clear of the area. His comments come as concerns grow over illegal occupation of lands meant for national sports infrastructure.The Borteyman Sports Complex, developed for the 13th African Games, is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary

Ghana international Ibrahim Osman has shared his excitement after completing his move to French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre. The forward sealed his move from Brighton & Hove Albion to the French club on Tuesday, July 8, signing a season-long loan contract.â??AJA is pleased to announce the arrival of Ibrahim Osman! The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has joined Premier League club Brighton on loan (with an option to buy) for one season and will wear shirt number 23.â??A

South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has admitted her team could have been in trouble had Ghanaâ??s Black Queens capitalised early in their Group C clash at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Banyana Banyana ran out 2-0 winners in their opening match at Stade Honneur, thanks to first-half goals that gave the defending champions the perfect start to their title defence. However, Ellis believes the game could have taken a different turn in the opening stages.â??The

Ghanaian forward Prince Adu Kwabena climbed off the bench on Tuesday afternoon to score the winning goal for Viktoria Plzen in their pre-season friendly match against Gornik Zabrze.The youngster missed out on a starting role for the friendly match but came on in the second half to make the difference for the Czech outfit to see off the Polish opposition.In the encounter between the two teams, Viktoria Plzen had a good start and opened the scoring after 24 minutes courtesy of a strike

Ghanaâ??s Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has expressed deep concern over ongoing land encroachment at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra.On Monday, the Minister, alongside Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), visited the facility to assess the current state of the complex built for the 13th African Games.During the inspection, the Minister expressed deep concern about ongoing unauthorized developments around the sports centre, which is meant

Ghanaian midfielder Ahmed Awua Ankrah continued his impressive run of form, scoring a crucial equaliser to help Riga FC maintain their spot at the top of the Latvia Virsliga table.In a tense Matchday 22 clash against Daugavpils, the visitors stunned the home crowd by taking an early lead within the opening 20 minutes. Riga FC struggled to find rhythm as Daugavpils remained compact and disciplined in defence.However, the game shifted in Riga's favour after a red card was shown

Sports Minister Hon. Kofi Adams and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chairman, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu, toured the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra yesterday.The Borteyman Sports Complex is a multi-sport facility built to host the 13th African Games. It sits on a 99.5-acre land acquired from the University of Ghana.During the visit, the Sports Minister revealed that the government plans to develop the remaining land at the complex to boost sports infrastructure in Ghana."As you

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak will go on break on Wednesday, July 9, to allow players some time to rest following the conclusion of the 2024/25 football season. Confirming this in an official club notice, the management of Hearts of Oak indicated that the team will regroup at a later date this month to begin pre-season training.â??The team will officially break on Wednesday, July 9, and return later in the month to begin pre-season training,â? Hearts of Oak announced on Tuesday,

Talented Ghanaian teen, Enock Okain has joined Serbian topflight side Jedinstvo Ub in the transfer window. The 18-year-old has signed a deal to join the club from Ghanaian lower tier outfit KAC Academy.The pacy and skillful forward, who is expected to play a role in the upcoming campaign, will also continue his development with the team as he navigates his time between playing for the youth and first teams."It all started far away â?? on the fields of Ghana. Today, part

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have withdrawn from the Eko International Tournament in Nigeria.The Phbians, who lost the President Cup to arch rivals Kotoko last Sunday, announced their decision to withdraw from the tournament due to the changes in time for the competition.The four-team tournament was earlier slated for July 6 to July 13 but the organisers rescheduled the time to July 13 to 20, forcing Hearts to not compete.According to the Ghanaian club, the changes interferes with

Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman has completed a season-long loan move to French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre from Brighton & Hove Albion, with the option for the deal to be made permanent for �16 million.The 20-year-old joins Auxerre, hoping to make an impact after failing to impress. Osman, who signed a long-term contract with Brighton in February 2024 after a standout spell at FC Nordsjælland, spent last season on loan at Feyenoord to gain top-level experience.During

Ghanaian international Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has expressed delight after participating in his first training session with Swiss Challenge League side FC Aarau.The 24-year-old joined his new teammates on the pitch for the first time on Tuesday, with the club posting highlights of the session on social media.â??Iâ??m happy to be here. First day, first training with the team, getting to know much about each other. Canâ??t wait to get started. See you guys at the stadium.

Ghanaian forward Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has taken part in his first training session with Swiss Challenge League side FC Aarau, following his recent move to the club on a free transfer.The club shared footage of the 24-year-old in action with his new teammates in a video posted on social media on Tuesday.ð??¬ð??­ Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has hit the ground running after signing a two-year deal with FC Aarau ð??¨ð??­ #JoySports pic.twitter.com/JhXaFSKX3Bâ?? #JoySports

West Ham United expect the situation surrounding Mohammed Kudusâ?? future to be resolved this week, with both Tottenham and Chelsea preparing formal offers for the Ghanaian international.Kudus, 24, returned for pre-season but declined to take part in full trainingâ??a decision the club confirmed was at the playerâ??s request. Sources within West Ham say the attacker does not want to risk injury as he pushes for a move.Tottenham are currently leading the race and are the