Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has demanded improvement from his players ahead of their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League Week 7 clash against Bibiani Gold Stars.The Phobians are set to host the defending champions in a mouth-watering encounter on October 26.Hearts of Oak will go into the match on the back of a crucial 2-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea last weekend.Speaking in his post-match interview after that win over the Blues, Didi Dramani stressed that it is important for
Victor Osimhenâ??s brace led Galatasaray to a 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt at RamsPark, marking the Turkish sideâ??s second consecutive European win after a long period of struggle in the competition.The home crowd erupted early as Osimhen opened the scoring in the third minute, finishing neatly after Mario Lemina threaded a pass through the defence.Bodo/Glimt struggled to cope with the strikerâ??s pace and movement, with Osimhen narrowly missing two
Ghanaian international Inaki Williams was forced off after just 38 minutes in Athletic Clubâ??s 3-1 Champions League win over Qarabag FK at San Mames Stadium, raising fresh injury concerns for the forward.Williams had recently returned from a layoff that saw him miss the October international break, including Ghanaâ??s World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros, where the Black Stars secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 31-year-oldâ??s
In a tense Champions League night at San Mames, Inaki Williams, Athletic Clubâ??s tireless forward, had to leave the pitch injured during the first half of the intense clash against Qarabag.Williams, ever-present and a starter in the match, stretched for a ball that got away from him and instantly grabbed his muscle, signaling for a substitution.Coach Ernesto Valverde wasted no time in sending Alex Berenguer to warm up, who replaced Williams after just a couple minutes at the
Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Sarfo Duku, has indicated that the team is determined to go to Morocco to defeat Wydad AC to advance in the CAF Confederation Cup.The Ghanaian giants are heading into the reverse fixture of the tie at a disadvantage, having lost the first leg by a goal to nil at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend.Speaking to Luv FM, Sarfo Duku noted that players are confident ahead of the match and will go all out to turn the game around.Meanwhile, Duku,
German-Ghanaian winger Jamie Leweling is back and training with VfB Stuttgart after overcoming muscle problems in his adductors.The 24-year-old winger joined team training this week and traveled with the squad to Istanbul for the Europa League clash against Fenerbahce, marking a positive step in his comeback."We arrived with a squad that is healthy and registered," explained coach Sebastian HoeneÃ? before the match. Leweling missed the Bundesliga fixture against Wolfsburg,
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to avoid repeating past mistakes that cost the nation top talents such as Danny Welbeck and Gerald Asamoah.Speaking on Channel One TV, Vanderpuye criticised the growing resistance toward inviting dual nationals who did not feature in Ghanaâ??s World Cup qualifiers, arguing that such attitudes weaken the Black Stars.He cited the examples of Welbeck and Asamoah as evidence of Ghanaâ??s
English-Ghanaian defender Jarell Quansah is set for a return to Bayer Leverkusenâ??s lineup against Freiburg after recovering from his recent patellar tendonitis.Although he wasnâ??t fit enough for the Champions League squad against Paris Saint-Germain, coach Kasper Hjulmand sounded optimistic: â??It looks positive. And itâ??s not just hope. We really believe Sunday is possible.â? Quansahâ??s steady recovery arrives at an ideal time, as Leverkusen sorely missed
The Ghana Football Associationâ??s Competitions Department has announced the postponement of all matches involving Na God FC for the next two weeks.The affected fixtures include their MTN FA Cup preliminary round tie against True Democracy and their Access Bank Division One League Matchday 5 encounter with Great Ambition FC.This decision follows Na God FCâ??s involvement in a road accident at Aboasa on Sunday, October 19, 2025, while returning from a Division One League match
Ghanaâ??s National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced a landmark partnership with Just Keep Going Inc. (JKG) aimed at revolutionising the countryâ??s sporting landscape through the integration of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and transparent sponsorship systems.The collaboration, described as a first of its kind in Africa, seeks to modernise athlete development, streamline federation management, and attract global investment across all 54 national sports federations.Led
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech is on the verge of completing a move to his homeland, with a transfer to Wydad Casablanca nearing completion.The deal is expected to be finalised soon, marking a potential homecoming for one of Moroccoâ??s most celebrated players.Ziyech, 31, is currently a free agent after leaving Turkish side Galatasaray, where he endured an injury-hit spell.Despite attracting interest from clubs in Europe and the Middle East, the former Chelsea and Ajax star
The Black Stars of Ghana have been nominated for the National Team of the Year award at the upcoming 2025 CAF Awards.Despite failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the four-time African champions bounced back strongly by sealing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Their remarkable turnaround and consistent performances have earned them a place among the continentâ??s finest national teams
Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Bibiani GoldStars, Samuel Kwagyire, has hinted that the management of the club is working to appoint a new head coach. The defending Ghana Premier League champions are currently without a substantive coach after the club parted ways with Frimpong Manso.Manso was sacked after GoldStars suffered a 2-0 defeat against Algerian side JS Kabylie in the first leg of the CAF Champions League at the Accra Sports Stadium.Maxwell Konadu was strongly linked
Ghanaian defender Jerome Opoku has opened up on his development journey through Englandâ??s lower leagues and his rise in European football, describing his early career as a period that strengthened both his mentality and adaptability.After recovering from a serious ACL injury in 2017, Opoku returned to action in September 2018 and quickly reestablished himself at Fulham, where he captained the clubâ??s U-23 side before being loaned to Accrington Stanley. There, he made 21
Communication Director of Asante Kotoko, Sarfo Duku has refused to give up on qualification ahead of their CAF Confederation playoff against Wydad Casablanca, insisting the Porcupine Warriors will put up a strong fight in the return clash in Morocco.The Ghana giants head into the return clash, scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Mohammed V Sports Complex with a one goal deficit after falling short in the first leg of the second preliminary round, held at the Accra Sports
Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has opened up about his excitement after joining Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir, describing the move as a major step forward in his career.The former Fulham centre-back joined the Turkish side on transfer deadline day in 2024 from Portuguese side Arouca and has since established himself as one of their key players in defence. He has made 89 appearances for the club, scoring seven and assisting five.â??I was ecstatic when I found out I was going to
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed appreciation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for initiating talks with the US Embassy and the Canadian High Commission to discuss visa arrangements for Ghanaian football fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In a statement, Mr. Okraku confirmed that he attended the meeting convened by the Foreign Minister, alongside Head of National Teams Department, Alex
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have safely arrived in Morocco ahead of their crucial CAF Confederation Cup clash against Wydad Casablanca.The technical team led by Abdul Karim Zito and the players of the Ghanaian football heavyweights landed at the Mohammed V International Airport on Wednesday morning as they gear up for the high-stake clash against the Moroccan giants.The Porcupine Warriors head into the return clash, scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Mohammed V Sports
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has heaped praise on Ghanaian forward Brandon Thomas-Asante following his blistering goalscoring form in the English Championship.Thomas-Asante netted twice in Coventryâ??s victory over Portsmouth on Tuesday night, helping the Sky Blues stretch their lead at the top of the table to four points."All credit to him because he works so hard,â? Lampard said in the post-match interview."You move him around and nothing changes - he's
Ghanaian defender Jerome Opoku remains confident that his club, İstanbul BaÅ?akÅ?ehir, can turn around their poor start to the Turkish Super Lig season and fight for a return to European competition.The 27-year-old centre-back has started in nine of BaÅ?akÅ?ehirâ??s last 10 matches, playing the full 90 minutes in eight of them, and continues to be a key figure in the teamâ??s defence. Despite their early struggles, which include three consecutive defeats and just
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