The Black Starlets of Ghana are gradually advancing in their preparations for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship.The team on Tuesday engaged National Division One League side Golden Kick FC in a friendly encounter.In the game, Golden Kick FC started well and took the lead in the first half with a well-taken goal that tested the resolve of the young national team.Through the resilience of the Black Starlets, the team pushed back and equalised through Gavi Yao Robinho to restore

York City enjoyed a brilliant evening at the LNER Community Stadium, sweeping aside Tamworth 4-0 in front of their home fans.The victory was driven by a confident second-half display, with English-Ghanaian midfielder Hiram Boateng making his mark by setting up the opener.After a goalless first half, the breakthrough came just three minutes after the restart. Boateng held his composure in midfield and slipped a clever ball to Alex Hunt, who struck cleanly into the net. The home crowd

Charles Sampson, head coach of Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses, believes new arrival Sanai Sereboe is beginning to find her footing as the team prepares for the FIFA U20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers.The coach acknowledged the young midfielderâ??s adjustment process but expressed faith that she will soon blend in fully with her teammates.â??Sanai Sereboe just came to join us a week ago. She's now getting into the rhythm, and also the girls are trying to know her more.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo saw an "excellent" performance filled with crucial, unrewarded work in Antoine Semenyo's output when the team secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Mali in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.In a passionate defence of his striker, Addo shifted the focus from tangible output to the intangible efforts that often go unnoticed by fans.Addo detailed the specifics: relentless pressing, selfless channel runs, and physically engaging center-backs to disrupt

Black Princesses Head Coach, Charles Sampson, has indicated that his team is geared up for the tie against Tunisia in the second-round qualifier for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup.Speaking on the teamâ??s preparations so far, the coach said Ghanaians should expect his side to play very good offensive football.â??We're trying to get an identity, and we think that we're on that path. Ghanaians can expect good football, can expect offensive football, can expect

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has said his goodbyes to Turkish club Fenerbahce following his move to Russian giants Spartak Moscow. Fresh after scoring the winner which places Ghana a step to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Djiku was announced the newest addition to the Moscow-based club.The defender spent two seasons with Fenerbahce, helping the club twice finish second in the league, only falling short to Galatasaray."Two years, a thousand memories... Fenerbahçe,

Ghana Black Princesses Head Coach, Charles Sampson, has emphasised that he is determined to guide his side to qualify for the next FIFA U20 Women's World Cup.The gaffer is currently in camp with the Princesses, preparing for a crucial clash against Tunisia in the second round of the qualifiers for the tournament.Speaking ahead of the game, Coach Charles Sampson noted that although all focus is on overcoming Tunisia, the ultimate goal is to take Ghana to the World Cup.''Our

Ghanaian forward Abdulai Salamatu continued her red-hot form for Maltese side Swieqi United after powering the club to Super Cup victory. The 20-year-old attacker opened the scoring for Swieqi in their 3-0 victory over Mgarr United as the league winners claimed their second trophy of the year.Having broken the deadlock, Sara Saliba added a brace to seal victory for Swieqi United.Salamatu, who has already netted two goals in two Women UEFA Champions League games for her side,

Otto Addo has measured Antoine Semenyo's contribution not in goals or assists, but in pure effort in the aftermath of a hard-fought win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers aginst Mali.Defending his striker from critics, Addo focused on Semenyo's relentless work ethic as the key to unlocking a stubborn Malian defence."He put them under pressure. He made a lot of runs... I'm very satisfied with his performance," Addo said, acknowledging that the Bournemouth man's

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has accused Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen of feigning injury during Nigeria clash against Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup qualifications.Osimhen, who secured a permanent move to the Turkish giants in the summer window sent a worrying signal to fans, leaving the pitch in the 35th minute due to an injury setback.The former Napoli star was subsequently ruled out of Nigeria crucial clash against South Africa, where ended 1-1 on Tuesday afternoon.For Gyan, Osimhen

The head coach of Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses, Charles Sampson, has opened up about his teamâ??s preparations for the clash against Tunisia in the second-round qualifier for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup.According to him, his team has had the opportunity to watch some games of the opponent and is ready for the upcoming tie.''We have been psyching the girls towards the game against Tunisia, and I think we're prepared. We've assessed them and watched

Senegal produced a remarkable comeback to beat DR Congo 3-2 in Kinshasa and move top of Group B in African qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Leopards, who began the day a point ahead of the reigning African champions, looked on course for a famous victory after Cedric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa struck within the opening 33 minutes at a raucous Stade des Martyrs.But the Teranga Lions hit back, with Pape Gueye reducing the deficit in the 39th minute, pouncing from close range

Egypt spurned the opportunity to book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two games to spare after being held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou.Victory would have guaranteed the Pharaohs qualification from Group A, joining North African rivals Morocco and Tunisia, but they were left frustrated in a cagey encounter.The key moment came in the 66th minute when substitute Osama Faisal thought he had broken the deadlock, sweeping home Mohamed Salahâ??s knockdown,

Cape Verde are just one win away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time after upsetting continental giants Cameroon 1-0 in Praia.Dalion Livramento was the hero for the Blue Sharks, scoring a brilliant solo goal in the 54th minute. The forward muscled Carlos Baleba off the ball in his own half before surging through the heart of Cameroonâ??s defence and calmly slotting past Andre Onana from 14 yards. Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup is looking very

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson says his side is steadily preparing for their upcoming FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Tunisia later this month.The Princesses are currently in camp at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, with training sessions geared towards sharpening both fitness and tactical awareness. Sampson admitted that a few players are yet to join camp but stressed that those present are showing commitment.â??Weâ??ve been in camp

Nigeriaâ??s chances of securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a dent on Tuesday after they were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in a Group C clash at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.The result keeps Bafana Bafana six points clear at the top of the table with just two matches left, leaving them firmly in control of the group.Nigeria were dealt an early blow when Ola Aina went off injured after just 10 minutes. South Africa, sharper in the opening

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has suggested Ghanaâ??s decisive goal in Mondayâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier may have been preceded by a foul.Ghana claimed a 1-0 win at the Accra Sports Stadium courtesy of Alexander Djikuâ??s 49th-minute strike after Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra failed to deal with Jordan Ayewâ??s corner.The result keeps the Black Stars top of Group I on 19 points, three clear of second-placed Comoros, with two rounds of qualifiers left.Speaking

Nigerâ??s World Cup qualification hopes received a major lift on Tuesday as Ghana-born forward Daniel Sosah scored the decisive goal in their first-ever victory over Tanzania.The 1-0 triumph at the Amani Stadium in Zanzibar City pushed Niger to nine points in Group E, just three behind Tanzania, who remain in contention for a playoff berth.The high-stakes clash began with both teams trading chances, but neither could find the net before halftime. Niger gradually gained composure

Otto Addo is actively managing the heavy expectations placed on Antoine Semenyo, following the striker's muted performance in Ghana's win over Mali.Despite Semenyo's stellar Premier League form that earned him nominations for Player and Goal of the Month, Addo pleaded for patience, explaining that transitioning that success to the national team is a complex challenge."Surely, you can say that he stands more out in the Premier League but for me today, he was excellent,"

Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has revealed that Ghanaian communities in the United States are eagerly awaiting the Black Starsâ?? qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The next edition of the tournament will be jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with Africa allocated nine qualification slots in the expanded format.Ghana remain on course for a place at the global showpiece, sitting top of Group I with 19 points from eight matches.Speaking