Former Liberian president and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah has joined the growing list of football icons condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, urging the Court of Arbitration for Sport to step in and restore the original result.In a strongly worded statement, Weah described the ruling as a damaging blow to the credibility of African football."This decision has further scarred and blemished

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has lifted the lid on the disciplinary issues that rocked his squad in the days following their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, revealing that unacceptable behaviour forced him to drop several players.The veteran Belgian tactician, who led Bafana Bafana to the Round of 16 in Morocco, disclosed that the problems emerged almost immediately after the team's return home."Three, four days after we came back from the AFCON, we saw things that

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has held talks with Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. on plans to support Ghanaian fans travelling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Gyan, representing his foundation, Asamoah Gyan Foundation (AGF), presented one of his iconic No. 3 jerseys to the Mayor during the visit, which also included his manager, Samuel Anim Addo, CEO of AGF/Goldstar Consult Ltd, and Anita Barakat, CEO of Rediscover Africa.Discussions focused on providing accommodation,

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to construct three new stadiums in 2026, with a commitment to continue the initiative annually until all regions have modern sports facilities.The President made the pledge during a Citizen Engagement in Sunyani as part of his tour of the Bono Region, where he outlined key development projects.Mahama said the move is part of his governmentâ??s broader plan to improve sports infrastructure nationwide, ensuring that regions without

Ghanaian defender Samuel Owusu delivered a standout performance as Union Omaha thrashed BOHFS St. Louis 8â??0 in the US Open Cup, scoring twice in a dominant away display.The centre-back struck early in the second half and added the final goal in stoppage time to cap a memorable night.Union Omaha were in control from the start, with Gabriel De Freitas opening the scoring on 11 minutes before Sami Guediri and Dylan Borczak made it 3â??0 before the break. Any hopes of a comeback

Injured Ghana international Francis Abu is close to making a full recovery in the next few weeks, a situation that has increased his chances of making the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The youngster suffered a devastating injury setback in November 2025 while in action for the national team in the international friendly match against Japan.Abu, in the match, suffered a severe double fracture (tibia and fibula) and required urgent surgery.He successfully underwent

Asante Kotoko head coach Prince Owusu has appealed to supporters to continue believing in the team amid their struggles in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The Porcupine Warriors are currently enduring a run of poor form in the Ghanaian top-flight league campaign. In their last five outings, the Reds have only won once, losing three and drawing the other match.The teamâ??s poor form has forced some supporters to lose hope in the side, with many giving up on any

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Owusu, has disclosed that his players are determined to fight for a win against Nations FC in their upcoming Ghana Premier League clash this weekend.The Porcupine Warriors will host their regional rivals on Sunday, March 22, in a Week 26 fixture at the Baba Yara Sport Stadium.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Prince Owusu noted that his players have worked hard in training this week and head into the fixture with the mentality to amass maximum

Morocco international Mustapha Hadji has launched a fierce response to veteran coach Claude Le Roy, slamming his criticism of the controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco.Hadji did not hold back, expressing anger at Le Royâ??s remarks and demanding accountability for claims of alleged manipulation surrounding the decision.â??Iâ??m angry at Claude Le Roy. Heâ??s the king of stupidity and nonsense! When he

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, has declared that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy will remain in the country, despite the controversial ruling that awarded the title to entity Morocco.The Confederation of African Football shocked the footballing world on Tuesday night, after annulling Senegalâ??s AFCON 2025 success and awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, months after the tournament in the North Africa country.The decision sparked widespread debate and controversy across

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has criticised CAFâ??s handling of the AFCON 2025 final decision, raising concerns over the timing and consistency of the ruling that stripped Senegal of the title and awarded it to Morocco.Senegal had originally secured a 1-0 extra-time victory in Rabat, but were later sanctioned after walking off the pitch during the match, leading to a successful appeal by Morocco.Reacting to the decision, Broos admitted that the rules could support CAFâ??s

Former CAF Disciplinary Board chairman Raymond Hack believes Senegal will succeed in overturning the decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title when the case heads to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).CAFâ??s Appeal Board ruled earlier this week that Senegal had forfeited the final against Morocco, nullifying their 1-0 extra-time victory following a protest walk-off during the match.However, Hack has strongly disagreed with the ruling, insisting that

Togo head coach Patrice Neveu says defender Marvin Senaya has given a positive response to represent his side, as the battle with Ghana over the playerâ??s international future intensifies.The AJ Auxerre right-back has been caught in a dual call-up situation after being named in both Togoâ??s squad and Ghanaâ??s squad for the March international window.Neveu revealed he has already held talks with the 23-year-old and is confident of the playerâ??s stance, although he

Daniel Agyei has set his sights firmly on making an impact for Ghana, insisting he is ready to give everything after earning a maiden call-up to the Black Stars.The 28-year-old Kocaelispor forward has been named in head coach Otto Addoâ??s 28-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Austria and Germany.But beyond the honour of inclusion, Agyei has made it clear that his focus is on delivering maximum effort whenever he gets the chance.â??Itâ??s a massive

Forward Daniel Agyei has described his maiden invitation to the Ghana national team as a â??massive honour,â?? expressing deep pride in finally achieving the opportunity to represent the Black Stars.The 28-year-old Kocaelispor striker was named in head coach Otto Addoâ??s 28-man squad for this monthâ??s high-profile international friendlies against Austria and Germany, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.Reflecting on the call-up, the London-born

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has sparked controversy by labeling the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa the "worst" in the tournament's history.Speaking on a recent episode of The Overlap, the Manchester United legend delivered a blunt assessment of the first-ever African World Cup, stating, "You are not getting a worse World Cup than South Africa in 2010. That tournament never felt like a World Cup."Rooneyâ??s scathing remarks have reignited

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced his squad for the upcoming international friendlies, signaling a mix of experience and fresh talent as the team prepares for matches against Ghana.The 26-man roster includes three goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nübel, and Jonas Urbig, providing solid options between the posts.The defensive line boasts seasoned internationals like Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rüdiger, alongside emerging talents such as Aleksandar PavloviÄ?

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has stressed that they aim to build a strong and formidable team for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup. As part of preparations ahead of the Mundial this summer, Otto Addo has announced a 26-man squad for the friendly games against Austria and Germany this month.The squad include four debutant players, namely, Derrick Luckassen, Marvin Senaya, Daniel Agyei, and Patrick Pfeiffer.Explaining

The Ghana Football Association (GFA)â??s Technical Department has introduced a new online learning and examination system, the GFA Learning Portal, as part of efforts to modernise coach education across the country.The initiative, led by Technical Director Prof. Joseph Kwame Mintah and implemented by Head of Performance Analysis Edward Gyamfi-Acheampong, was launched during the second batch of the CAF License B Coaching Course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Developed

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has stood by the autonomy of the organizationâ??s disciplinary structures following widespread criticism over Senegalâ??s removal as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions.In a statement released via video on Wednesday, Motsepe highlighted the importance of respecting the rulings of CAFâ??s Disciplinary and Appeals Boards.â??It is important that the decisions of our Disciplinary Board