Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has emphasised the importance of checking the commitment of players who are invited to represent Ghana.In the wake of Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussions have intensified about the possible inclusion of foreign-born players to strengthen the national team.However, Otto Addo maintains that national team selection should go beyond mere talent or place of birth, stressing that commitment and unity must remain the foundation

Asante Kotokoâ??s communications officer, Sarfo Duku, has urged supporters to turn up in numbers as the team prepares for a crucial CAF Champions League tie against Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club.â??What we will be happy about is Kotoko will get a very good result so that the second leg coming on next week Friday will not be so difficult for us. So that Kotoko will be able to enter the money zone that is were the big boys in the African zone are when we talk about the

Asante Kotokoâ??s Communications Officer, Sarfo Duku, is upbeat about the clubâ??s preparations for their crucial CAF Champions League clash against Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) of Morocco.â??With the preparations the team traveled to Eastern region to start preparations today we will head to Greater Accra and continue our preparations. 21 players are in camp training all the things they should know about WAC the technical team will tell them. The nature of African games the

Asante Kotoko have been dealt a major injury blow after promising young defender Shayibu Abubakar sustained a serious knee injury during the teamâ??s training session on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.The incident occurred when Abubakar collided awkwardly with teammate Morifing Donzo in a routine challenge.The 20-year-old immediately went down in pain, prompting the clubâ??s medical team to rush to his aid. He was given initial treatment on the field before being transferred

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar remains more significant to him than their latest qualification for the 2026 tournament, citing the difficult circumstances under which the team earned their place three years ago.Addo made history by becoming the first Ghanaian coach to guide the Black Stars to two consecutive World Cups.He first achieved the feat in 2022 as interim coach, leading Ghana past Nigeria in a tense

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has dismissed calls for a quota system favouring home-based players in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that selection will be based solely on merit and performance.His remarks come amid growing appeals from some football administrators, including Great Olympics General Manager Eric Alagidede, for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to include more locally based players in the national team to ensure local clubs also benefit

â??A nation that does not honour its heroes is not worth dying for.â? These timeless words from Abraham Lincoln could not be more relevant to Ghana today. Once again, our national habit of tearing down our achievers instead of celebrating them has resurfaced â?? and this time, the target is Otto Addo, the man who has just led Ghana to its fifth FIFA World Cup.It is baffling â?? even heart-breaking â?? that after masterminding Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026

The Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) â??Catch Them Young Refereesâ? program took centre stage at the second edition of the U15 Girls Championship held in Prampram, showcasing the growing impact of the initiative on youth officiating.Among the standout participants was Helena Obeng, one of the young referees who officiated the final match of the championship. Sharing her experience, Helena expressed gratitude to the GFA for providing young girls with the platform to

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he has been pursuing several foreign-born players to represent Ghana since 2021, but says some of them ignored his calls and turned down the opportunity.Speaking to 3Sports following Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Addo made it clear that players who previously declined invitations cannot expect an automatic place in the team now that the Black Stars have secured their spot at the tournament."We will

Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schaefer has backed Benjamin Asare to remain Ghanaâ??s first-choice goalkeeper, insisting that the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper earned his place purely on merit.Asare has been instrumental in Ghanaâ??s successful 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, keeping multiple clean sheets and providing stability between the posts. However, sections of the public have questioned his readiness for footballâ??s biggest stage, arguing that he

Member of Parliament for Ketu North and chairman of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship, Hon. Eric Edem Agbana, has ignited debate with his comments on player selection for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Agbana, appointed chairman of the Elite U-19 Championship in September 2025, has become a prominent advocate for accountability and integrity in Ghanaian football. In his latest remarks, he questioned the commitment of players who declined national team invitations

Black Stars set-piece coach and chief video analyst Gregory De Grauwe has given a detailed explanation of his daily responsibilities with the national team following Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Belgian coach, who joined the Black Stars in March 2025, described how he plans, analyses, and prepares for matches, noting that set-piece coaching is still developing globally but is fast becoming essential in modern football.â??Even now in Europe, itâ??s

Asante Kotoko paid a visit to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to seek his blessings ahead of their crucial CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco on Sunday.The visit formed part of the clubâ??s spiritual preparations as they aim for victory at the Accra Sports Stadium.Watch the video below

There were joyous scenes at the Hearts of Oak training grounds as players and technical staff formed a guard of honour to celebrate goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and equipment officer Abdul Rahman Alhassan for their role in helping the Ghana Black Stars qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The duo received a warm reception as they rejoined the squad ahead of Heartsâ?? upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Berekum Chelsea this weekend.Asare, who is currently Ghanaâ??s first-choice

Hearts of Oak were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Heart of Lions in their Ghana Premier League clash at the Accra Sports Stadium.Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, the Phobians failed to find the breakthrough.Watch the key moments and missed opportunities from the encounter below.

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that several factors will be taken into consideration in determining the future of Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo.The 49-year-old tactician, who failed to qualify Ghana for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), recently guided the four-time African champions to their fifth FIFA World Cup after a decisive 1â??0 victory over Comoros in Accra.Despite securing a qualification, Addoâ??s position remains uncertain

Black Stars Coach Otto Addo has said he is not perturbed over the possibility of losing his job after leading Ghana to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 49-year-old has guided the senior national team to its fifth global showpiece appearance following their 1-0 win over Comoros on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.Despite the qualification, Addo's future has come under serious scrutiny due to the inconsistent performance of the team.But speaking to the Ghana FA website

Black Stars set-piece coach and chief video analyst Gregory De Grauwe has revealed that Ghanaâ??s assistant coach Desmond Ofei played a key role in his appointment to the national team.The Belgian, who joined the Black Stars in March 2025, has since been instrumental in Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be staged in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Under his guidance, Ghana have become one of Africaâ??s most efficient sides from dead-ball situations,

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Eugene Nobel has officially welcomed regional teams to the maiden U-15 Elite Girls Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Speaking at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, Nobel encouraged the young footballers to seize the opportunity to display their abilities and reaffirmed the GFAâ??s commitment to the growth of womenâ??s football.â??On behalf of President Kurt Okraku, itâ??s my pleasure

Asante Kotoko on Tuesday visited the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to seek his blessings ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash with Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco.The visit took place in Accra, where club officials, players, and technical staff met the revered Islamic leader. Sheikh Sharubutu offered prayers for the teamâ??s success, urging them to approach the match with discipline, unity, and humility.Kotoko will face Wydad on Sunday, October 19, at