Rising Ghanaian defender Kojo Peprah Oppong has officially left IFK Norrkoping to join French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, the Swedish club confirmed on July 25, 2025, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm The move marks a significant step in the 21-year-oldâ??s blossoming career after a period of steady development in Swedenâ??s top tiers.Oppong joined Norrkoping at the end of 2022 as an 18-year-old from Ghanaâ??s Attram De Visser Soccer Academy.After featuring in the Swedish Cup

The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has expressed his agencyâ??s readiness to deepen its collaboration with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to enhance youth-focused development in the country.Speaking during a courtesy call by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and members of the Executive Council on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Basintale reaffirmed YEAâ??s longstanding relationship with the football body and pledged to build

Israeli Liga Leumit outfit Nof Hagalil have confirmed the acquisition of Ghanaian midfielder Godfred Kingsley Atuahene on a season-long loan from Premier League side Ashdod FC ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.The 22-year-old continues his development in Israelâ??s second tier after a productive loan spell last season at SC Kfar Qasm, where he made 20 appearances and impressed with his energy and discipline in midfield.Despite returning to Ashdod at the end of the season, the club

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt E.S. Okraku, on Tuesday, July 29, led a delegation of the Executive Council to engage the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, on strategic youth development.The engagement held at the YEA office in Accra focused on youth development and strengthened the existing collaboration between the two institutions.Topics discussed at the meeting include financial support for football clubs,

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has assured that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is committed to supporting the Black Queens to ensure they excel at the highest level.Speaking on the floor of parliament on Tuesday, July 29, when the Black Queens visited the House, the Minister said his Ministry is determined to create development pathways for the womenâ??s national team and all other national teams.â??Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of

Enock Kwateng couldn't hide his excitement after completing a move to Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv.The experienced French-born Ghanaian full-back, with over 100 Ligue 1 appearances for Bordeaux and Nantes, sees this switch as a fresh start."I am very happy to sign with this historic club in Bulgaria. I have heard a lot of good things about the club, the city and the fans. I want to thank the president and the coach for giving me the opportunity to shine again. I am very

Serbian SuperLiga club OFK Beograd have completed the signing of Ghanaian striker Henry Addo on a season-long loan from Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.The 22-year-old forward joins the Belgrade-based side intending to earn regular playing time and further developing his game.Addo arrives in Serbia following a productive season in Israel, where he played a key role in Maccabi Tel Avivâ??s successful title-winning run.Despite starting the 2024/25

Berekum Chelsea are keen on bringing in experienced striker Asamoah Boateng Afriyie ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.The former Hearts of Oak forward is currently a free agent and has emerged as a top target for the Berekum-based club, who are looking to strengthen their attacking options.Afriyie, who previously featured for clubs including Medeama SC and King Faisal, is known for his strength, aerial ability, and eye for goal. His last spell in the Ghana Premier

Botev Plovdiv continues to bolster its squad with the signing of experienced full-back Enock Kwateng.The French-born Ghanaian impressed during his trial period and quickly earned the trust of the coaching team, leading to a permanent deal with the yellow-blacks.Enock Kwateng brings valuable experience to the Bulgarian side, having featured in over 100 top-flight French league matches for Bordeaux and Nantes. His most recent stint saw him turning out for Turkish outfit Ankaragucu,

Ghanaian youngster Rasco London is currently on trial with English Premier League side Brentford FC.The young forward, who has been with the London-based side for a week, is reportedly impressing the team's handlers.Rasco rose to prominence last season with Bechem United, winning over fans with his consistent performances. His impressive form earned him a call-up to Ghanaâ??s U-17 team, the Black Starlets, for the WAFU Zone B Championship.Brentford FC, renowned for its innovative

Inaki Williams has condemned the extreme pressure surrounding his brother Nicoâ??s transfer saga, revealing that someone even went to his brotherâ??s home and smashed a car window.In a powerful statement at Lezama, the Ghanaian forward expressed his frustration with how clubs, particularly Barcelona, tried to lure Nico away from Athletic Club.Nico Williams signed a new contract extending his stay with Athletic Club for ten years."Ultimately, Nico is a world-class player,

Ghanaâ??s Minister in charge of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has charged corporate Ghana to move beyond symbolic praise and commit to sustained investment in womenâ??s sports.Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, July 29, the Minister argued that the Black Queens' performance at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) must inspire state institutions and the general public to do more for sports in the country.â??Mr. Speaker, the performance of the

Former Ghana Minister for Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has argued that the Black Queens couldnâ??t have won bronze at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) without the investment of the past New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.According to him, steps taken by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in supporting womenâ??s football when Covid-19 hit the country laid the foundation for the success of the Black Queens at this yearâ??s WAFCON.Speaking on

Derrick Kohn may soon be packing his bags for FC Koln, as Die Gei�böcke steps up its push to bring the talented left-back back to the Bundesliga.The Galatasaray defender is now on the radar of the Rhineland club, who have reportedly tabled an offer for the 26-year-old.After a season on loan at Werder Bremen, where Kohn made 30 appearances but lost his starting spot late in the campaign, the Bundesliga seems eager for his return. Bremen had a �5.125 million purchase option,

The Minority in Ghanaâ??s Parliament has rewarded the Black Queens of Ghana with an amount of GHS100,000 for winning bronze at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Minority Leader in Parliament, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, announced the decision to reward the team on Tuesday, July 29, when the players and technical team visited Parliament.In his speech, the Minority Leader not only praised the team for their resilience and strong performance throughout

VfB Stuttgart have kicked off their preseason with a clear message: theyâ??re not giving up on Justin Diehl.Despite the 20-year-old winger suffering another injury setback, the club is sticking by him, taking him along to their summer training camp.Diehl, who joined from FC Koln, picked up a ligament injury in his ankle during the 7-1 win over SV Fellbach. Itâ??s the latest in a string of fitness issues that have kept the German-Ghanaian talent from building momentum.But Stuttgart

Hearts of Oak have officially pulled the plug on their pursuit of Vision FC forward Frank Abora Duku, ending speculation of a potential transfer ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season.According to sources close to the deal, negotiations between the two clubs and the player's representatives have broken down, with no agreement reached on key terms.While the Phobians were interested in adding the young attacker to their ranks, talks reportedly stalled over financial details

Hearts of Oak could be set to bolster their midfield ranks with the addition of a familiar Ghana Premier League face, as former Asante Kotoko midfielder Shadrach Addo is currently training with the Phobians.Club sources reveal that the youngster has joined the teamâ??s sessions as Hearts of Oak assess his fitness and suitability ahead of a potential deal.While no official agreement has been reached, insiders suggest that Addoâ??s presence in training is part of the club's

Black Queens striker Doris Boaduwaa has apologised to her fans after underwhelming performances at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The 22-year-old was part of the Ghana squad that secured a third-place finish after edging South Africa 4-3 on penalties in the bronze medal match.But despite high expectations, Boaduwaa failed to score throughout the tournament and came under criticism for her overall displays.She had gone into the competition as one of Ghanaâ??s

Ghanaian teenager Hafiz Gariba says he is determined to break into Barcelonaâ??s first team as he prepares for the new season with the Spanish giants' youth setup.The 18-year-old defender, who joined Barcelonaâ??s Juvenil B U-18 team on a three-year contract, is aiming to make an impression strong enough to earn promotion within the clubâ??s ranks.Gariba made the move to La Masia after catching the eye of Barca scouts during his time at the Marcet Soccer Academy in