Former Bechem United midfielder Francis Twene has officially joined Bibiani Gold Stars on a permanent deal ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The midfielder, who spent five productive seasons at Bechem United, has signed a multi-year contract with the Bibiani-based club as they seek to strengthen their squad for the new campaign.Tweneâ??s move comes shortly after his contract with Bechem expired, making him a free agent and a hot target for several top-flight clubs.Twene

Justin Kumi has joined Italian side US Avellino on loan from Serie A club Sassuolo, bringing added strength and promise to the Irpinia clubâ??s midfield.Avellino confirmed the move in an official statement: â??US Avellino 1912 announces that it has acquired the rights to the sporting performances of the footballer Justin Kumi from US Sassuolo Calcio, on a temporary basis."Kumi, born in Castelfranco Veneto on July 16, 2004, developed through the youth ranks of Sassuolo

Niger earned a hard-fought victory on Friday, beating Togo by a goal to nil at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram to begin their campaign at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship on a positive note.The U20 national teams of the two countries locked horns today in their opening Group B match at this yearâ??s tournament.Both national teams put up a strong performance, but only one goal was scored despite the several chances created.The only goal of the match was

Ivory Coast secured a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso on Friday to kick off their campaign at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup.The defending champions are part of the countries competing at this yearâ??s tournament, being staged at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Ghana.In the exciting Group B match played against Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast put up a fine performance to overcome the opponent.A strike by Yaya Tapé on the stroke of halftime gave the defending champions

Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan could be on his way to Serie B newcomers Avellino as the club continues to strengthen its midfield.  The experienced former Serie A player has been offered to Avellino by Venezia, who are keen to cash in before his contract expires next year.Duncan, 32, made just sixteen appearances last season due to persistent injuries, but his top-flight pedigree remains appealing. Avellinoâ??s sporting director Mario Aiello is carefully assessing the

The Black Queens of Ghana remain bottom of the Group C standings after failing to win any of their first two matches at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Queens opened the tournament with a tough encounter against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa.Although Ghana impressed with a good performance, South Africa showed supremacy to secure a 2-0 win to begin their title defense on a positive note.Today, the Black Queens of Ghana faced off with Mali in their

Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has admitted he was left disappointed following the Black Queensâ?? 1-1 draw with Mali at the 2024 WAFCON, despite his sideâ??s dominant showing on the pitch.â??We will normally win 9 out of 10 games with these stats, but we didnâ??t today, and I feel a little bit sad about that,â? Bjorkegren said after the match in Berkane.The result leaves Ghana with just one point from two matches, having lost their opening game to South Africa.

Ghana coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has expressed frustration after his side's 1-1 draw with Mali in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), pointing to dominant statistics that failed to translate into victory.Speaking after the match, the Swedish coach highlighted Ghanaâ??s superior performance across key metrics. â??We had 2.66 expected goals against Mali's 0.62. We had very high possession. We had 8 big shots against

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved the GFA Registered Football Academy Licensing Regulations 2025, a comprehensive framework aimed at regulating and standardising the operations of football academies across the country.The regulation, which takes immediate effect, outlines stringent requirements for clubs intending to operate as academies. Existing clubs using the term "Academy" in their names have been given a one-year grace period

Black Queens remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage of the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after Tanzania held defending champions South Africa to a 1-1 draw in their second Group C match on Saturday.The result leaves Group C wide open heading into the final round of fixtures. South Africa and Mali now top the group with four points each, while Ghana and Tanzania sit on one point apiece after two matches.For Ghana, the draw offers a lifeline after

Asante Kotoko have reached a full agreement with FC Samartex for the signing of highly-rated defensive midfielder Lord Hilary Adabo in a deal worth GH¢200,000.The 21-year-old, who was one of the standout performers in last seasonâ??s Ghana Premier League, has accepted personal terms with the Porcupine Warriors and will undergo his medical on Monday before putting pen to paper on a four-year contract.Adabo joined Samartex from Real Tamale United ahead of the 2023/24 campaign

Black Queens midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe has been adjudged Woman of the Match (WoTM) after Ghanaâ??s 1-1 draw against Mali in the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The experienced midfielder missed Ghanaâ??s defeat to South Africa in the opening Group C match as a result of suspension.Today, she returned to the Black Queensâ?? starting eleven looking to propel the team to victory.Although she put up a top performance against Mali, Ghana could not secure

Majeed Ashimeru's future at Anderlecht remains uncertain after he turned down a proposal to join Turkish side Alanyaspor.The Ghanaian midfielder, who has struggled for playing time due to injuries and increased competition, was seen as a player likely to exit the Belgian club during the current transfer window.Anderlecht are keen to offload the 27-year-old to make room for new signings and balance their wage bill. However, the offer from Alanyaspor did not meet Ashimeruâ??s

Hearts of Oak have reached an agreement to sign striker Prince Kwabena Owusu ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The promising forward will undergo medicals next week before signing a two-year deal with the Phobians, who have been monitoring him closely over the past few months.Interestingly, Hearts of Oak missed out on the chance to sign Prince during the January transfer window, despite strong interest. However, the club reignited talks in recent weeks after the player

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens are on the brink of an early exit from the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a 1-1 draw against Mali in their second Group C game on Friday in Berkane.The result leaves Ghana winless after two matches, having earlier lost 2-0 to defending champions South Africa. The Black Queens now face a must-win clash against Tanzania on Monday to stand any chance of reaching the knockout stage.Ghana made a bright start at the Stade Municipal

Dutch international of Ghanaian descent Memphis Depay has taken a drastic action against Brazil powerhouse Corinthians over his unpaid $1m debt, AfricaSoccer.com has reported.Depay, 30, signed a two-year deal with Brazil powerhouse Corinthians in September 2024 after leaving Atletico Madrid, a move some saw as unexpected for a player of his calibre.Establishing himself as a key cog at the club, Depay won his first prize with Corinthians in March after his outfit triumphed over arch-rivals

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Justice Blay has issued a formal apology following his explosive comments made during a live interview on Pure FM Sports, where he accused former teammates of misconduct and made several personal revelations.In the now-viral interview, Blay alleged that Guinean midfielder Camara Mohammed â??snatchedâ? his girlfriend, a situation he said led to a police case after confronting the woman. He further claimed that striker Kwame Opoku also took over

Techiman Eleven Wonders are ready to part ways with their talented left back Desmond Baffoe, with Accra Hearts of Oak emerging as strong contenders for his signature.The promoted Ghana Premier League side are open to listening to offers for the defender, and Hearts of Oak are currently in active negotiations to finalise a deal.Sources close to the talks reveal that discussions are progressing steadily, with the Phobians keen on wrapping up the transfer as part of their squad revamp

Ghana U-20 head coach Desmond Ofei has vowed that his team will secure all three points in their next fixture against Benin in the ongoing 2025 WAFU Zone B Boys Cup.His assurance comes in the wake of Ghana's 1-1 draw with Nigeria in their Group B opener on Thursday, July 10.The Black Satellites had taken the lead through Aziz Musibau in the first half at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, only to concede late in the match when Nigeria's Abdullahi Muhammed equalised

Head coach of Ghanaâ??s U-20 menâ??s team, Desmond Ofei, has admitted that his sideâ??s inexperience proved costly in their 1-1 draw with Nigeria during the opening Group B match of the 2025 WAFU Zone B Boys Cup.The match was played at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence on Thursday, July 10.Ghana took the lead in the first half through Aziz Musibau, but Nigeria, who are using the tournament as preparation for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, responded late in the game.A well-placed