Kamaldeen Sulemana stepped off the bench to score a superb second-half goal as Atalanta swept aside Juventus 3-0 to reach the Coppa Italia semi-finals in Bergamo.Gianluca Scamacca put Atalanta in front from the penalty spot on 27 minutes, calmly converting after sustained pressure from the hosts at the New Balance Arena.Introduced in the 71st minute, the Ghanaian winger made an immediate impact. On 77 minutes he timed his run perfectly to meet Raoul Bellanovaâ??s low cross, guiding

â??Jonas Adjetey has made a strong first impression at VfL Wolfsburg, with head coach Daniel Bauer highlighting the new central defenderâ??s attitude and rapid adaptation in his first days at the club.Signed from FC Basel for around 10 million euros on a contract running until 2030, the 22-year-old Ghana international has already stood out in training for being open-minded and eager to learn.â??Jonas has presented himself very well in training,â? Bauer explained, noting

â??Francis Amuzu delivered a brilliant impact off the bench as Gremio edged a wild 5-3 thriller against Botafogo in Porto Alegre, showcasing his creativity with two second-half assists.With Gremio trailing 2-1 at the break, the Belgian-Ghanaian winger came on in first-half stoppage time and immediately changed the momentum, first teeing up Carlos Vinicius to make it 2-2 just after the restart.As Botafogo briefly restored their lead from the penalty spot, Gremio hit back again,

Ghana forward Inaki Williams is hoping his dramatic last-gasp winner for Athletic Bilbao will serve as the catalyst to overturn a personally difficult season.Williams, who had scored just two goals in 21 appearances prior to Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final, emerged as the hero with a 96th-minute strike to seal a 2-1 victory over Valencia and send his team into the semi-finals. The goal, set up by his brother Nico Williams, ended a prolonged drought for the 31-year-old.After

Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2nd Vice President and Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has publicly defended the Senegal national team's conduct during the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, arguing that their much-criticised actions demonstrated a profound desire to win.The final, which Senegal won 1-0 against Morocco after extra time, was marred by a 15-minute stoppage, a pitch invasion, and physical clashes after a contentious penalty

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde has called on forward Iñaki Williams to build on his dramatic match-winning goal, stating the Black Stars striker must start "putting up numbers" to help the team achieve results during a challenging season.Williams was the hero for Bilbao in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Valencia, coming off the bench in the 70th minute to score a 96th-minute winner, with an assist from his brother Nico Williams. The goal secured

Major League Soccer side Nashville SC have included Ghanaian players Maxwell Woledzi and Shakur Mohammed in their official pre-season roster as the club prepares for the start of the 2026 campaign.Defender Maxwell Woledzi, 24, and midfielder Shakur Mohammed, 22, were set to feature in a recent friendly against Birmingham Legion FC, but the match was postponed due to inclement weather. The pair will now aim to get their first minutes for Nashville in an upcoming friendly against

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has argued that including players born or raised in England will provide Ghana with a unique advantage when the two nations meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Vanderpuye stressed that this strategy is not just about talent but about psychological warfare."Their presence alone will give us some psychological advantage in that match," he said, referring to players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, Eddie Nketiah, Josh

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has named Ghana's World Cup match against England as the most critical group stage encounter, advocating for a squad loaded with English Premier League talent to gain a vital psychological and tactical advantage."The one I'm looking forward to is the match against England," Vanderpuye stated.He specifically called for the inclusion of England-based players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, Josh Acheampong, and Jesurun

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has singled out Ghana's group-stage encounter with England as the match he is most looking forward to at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advocating for the inclusion of more foreign-based players to gain a psychological edge.The Black Stars, drawn in Group L with Panama, England, and Croatia, will face the Three Lions on June 23, 2026, following their opening match against Panama.Vanderpuye believes this specific fixture presents

As Ghana prepares for the 2026 World Cup, former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged forward Antoine Semenyo to replicate his outstanding club form for the national team, stating that he has yet to fully convince Ghanaian supporters at the international level.Semenyo is enjoying a career-best season after his high-profile £65 million move from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City, where he has become a key player and scored 12 Premier League goals as of early

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has expressed hope that Antoine Semenyo's English roots will serve as a powerful motivator for the Ghana forward when the Black Stars face England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Vanderpuye focused on the unique narrative surrounding Semenyo, who was born in England but represents Ghana. The former minister believes this personal connection could elevate his performance in the highly anticipated

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has applauded Antoine Semenyo's exceptional form at Manchester City while also challenging the forward to deliver the same level of performance for Ghana as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.In a clear acknowledgement of the striker's club success, Vanderpuye stated, "He's playing wonderfully well."The comment refers to Semenyo's stellar season following his £65 million move from Bournemouth to

Ghana Premier League outfit Asante Kotoko stepped up their preparations for their MTN FA Cup Round of 16 clash against Aduana FC with a friendly match on Thursday. The Porcupine Warriors will host Aduana FC this weekend to battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.As part of preparations, Kotoko engaged lower-division side Adom FC in a friendly match at their Adako Jachie training complex today.In what turned out to be a very good exercise for the Reds, they secured

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has praised Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for opting to mobilise private funding to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Vanderpuye said the approach was sensible and responsible, particularly at a time when public finances remain under pressure.He referenced the findings of the Dzamefe Commission, which cautioned against the use of state resources to fly supporters

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has reiterated how he was forced to lie before getting the chance to play for Spanish giants FC Barcelona.The 38-year-old signed for the La Liga club in 2019 on loan from Italian Serie A outfit Sassuolo.At his press conference, Boateng described FC Barcelona as the best club in the world and also named Argentina superstar Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.Seven years later, KP Boateng has stressed that those pronouncements

The Appointment Committee of the Ghana Football Association has named match officials for the Round of 16 fixtures of the MTN FA Cup.The games are scheduled from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8, 2026.The Round of 16 will open on Friday at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, where Eleven Wonders face Attram De Visser. Dr Imoro Osman will take charge of the match, assisted by Frederick Danful and Marvelous Amediole, with William Agbovi as the fourth official.On Saturday,

Ghana coach Otto Addo has described his meeting with German sprint star Owen Ansah as a special moment after the two connected at an event in Germany.In a post shared on Instagram, Addo said it was an honour to meet Ansah, noting that both men were born in Hamburg and share Ghanaian roots. He described the encounter as meaningful, reflecting the growing presence and influence of athletes with Ghanaian heritage in international sport.The Black Stars coach was among invited guests

Ghanaian teenager Kwesi Sorotu Badori has returned home to complete work permit formalities after sealing a move to Italian Serie A side Bologna from Berekum Chelsea.The 18-year-old midfielder finalised the transfer during the winter window, signing for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.However, his immediate integration into the Italian clubâ??s youth ranks has been delayed while he resolves documentation required to legally begin his professional career in Italy.Bologna confirmed

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed optimism about the teamâ??s chances of overcoming FC Samartex to reach the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup.The Yellow and Mauves will host their Ghana Premier League opponent this weekend in a highly anticipated showdown in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko acknowledged the quality of FC Samartex, noting that the contest will be very tough.He is, however, confident that Medeama SC can