Dutch-born winger of Ghanaian descent, Ernest Poku put up an impressive performance for AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night, helping the team to hammer Galatasaray 4-1 in the Europa League.The talented attacker started for the Dutch club in the first leg of the playoff tie and could have netted a brace in the first half.After not making good use of the chances, Ernest Poku made amends in the second half when he set up a goal to help AZ Alkmaar record the big win.The match lit up with Sven

Francis Amuzu wasted no time settling into his new chapter at Gremio, expressing confidence in his decision during his unveiling press conference.The 25-year-old Belgian-Ghanaian winger, who signed a contract running until December 2026, highlighted the immediate trust he felt from the clubâ??s head coach.â??It was an easy choice,â? Amuzu explained. â??It was my manager who said Gremio was interested. What immediately appealed to me was that the coach called me. That

Ghanaian midfielder David Abagna played a crucial role for APOEL on Thursday night, finding the back of the net in their UEFA Conference League clash against Celje. His goal helped the Cypriot side secure a valuable 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Round of 32 encounter.APOEL faced an early setback when Armandas Kucys pounced on a loose ball inside the penalty area, slotting it past the goalkeeper to give Celje the lead in just the second minute.However, David Abagna responded

Barcelona's attacking prowess under coach Hansi Flick, averaging three goals per game, has reduced the club's need for additional forwards.This shift impacts Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, who previously declined a move to Barcelona and may not receive another offer.Sporting director Deco emphasized the team's youthful talent:"We are not in a hurry to sign in the summer market," he stated in an interview with Sport. "The priority is to create

Defending Champions of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal will compete in Group C in the next edition of the tournament scheduled to take place in Cote D'Ivoire.Senegal starred at the 2023 edition of the U20 AFCON in Egypt, keeping clean sheets in all games en route to defeating Gambia in the final for a first trophy at that level.Having qualified for the 2025 U20 AFCON, Senegal has today been drawn into Group C.In the group, the holders will battle Zambia,

The Nigeria U20 male national team will face a daunting task in the group stage of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations set to take place in Cote D'Ivoire.The draw for the upcoming tournament was held successfully today, placing the various countries in three groups.Group B which has been labelled the group of death features Nigeria, Morocco and Egypt from North Africa and South Africa.While all national teams are expected to present talented squads at the

The Chief Operating Officer of Brisbane Roar, Zac Anderson has heaped praise on new signing Asumah Abubakar. The Australian top-flight club announced the signing of the Ghanaian attacker in an official statement on Wednesday, February 12.â??Brisbane Roar is excited to announce the signing of 27-year-old forward Asumah Abubakar from Grasshopper Club Zurich. The former Portuguese u19 international, of Ghanaian descent, brings a wealth of experience and attacking prowess to the

Former Ghana assistant coach George Boateng has emerged as a potential candidate for the vacant managerial role at Blackburn Rovers following John Eustaceâ??s departure to Derby County.Boateng, 49, is among several names reportedly being considered for the position. He recently served as a first-team coach at Coventry City, where he also played between 1998 and 1999.Before that, he was part of Ghanaâ??s technical team, working under Chris Hughton and Otto Addo.The former midfielder

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has conducted the draw for the group stages of the first-ever CAF Womenâ??s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations.The event took place on Thursday at CAF headquarters in Cairo, setting the stage for the tournament scheduled from April 22 to 30 in Morocco.This historic edition marks a significant step in the growth of womenâ??s futsal on the continent. Nine teams will compete for the maiden title, with the draw producing exciting matchups

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has conducted the official draw for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.The event took place on Thursday, February 13, at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.Former Mali international Adama Coulibaly and ex-Senegalese forward Souleymane Camara oversaw the draw, setting the stage for a highly anticipated tournament featuring 16 teams from March 30 to April 19, 2025, in Morocco.Host nation Morocco will compete in Group A alongside

Brisbane Roar has bolstered its attacking lineup with the signing of 27-year-old forward Asumah Abubakar from Grasshopper Club Zurich.The Ghanaian-born former Portuguese U-19 international arrives with a strong reputation for pace, technical skill, and goal-scoring prowess.Abubakarâ??s career started in the Netherlands at Willem II before he moved to MVV Maastricht in the Eredivisie. His breakthrough came in Switzerland, where he impressed at SC Kriens, earning a move to FC Lugano

The Ghana Police Service has incorporated sports policing into its training manual for recruits currently undergoing training, according to GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum.This initiative forms part of a series of measures introduced following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong.Frimpong was fatally stabbed on February 2, 2025, during a Ghana Premier League match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman.Speaking to Sporty FM, Asante Twum emphasized

Kudjoe Fianoo, Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), has expressed serious concerns following allegations reported by the Crusading Guide that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) falsified documents to misrepresent the age of nine buses purchased for Division One clubs.The report claims that the GFA acquired 2009 model buses and altered their manufacturing dates to 2014 to evade taxes and avoid penalties associated with importing overage vehicles."If it

Former GHALCA chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has expressed disappointment over the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) recent bus acquisitions for Division One League clubs.He was reacting to a report by the Crusading Guide alleging that the GFA falsified documents on nine overage buses to avoid penalties. According to the report, the buses purchased are 2009 models, and to evade taxes, the GFA allegedly altered the manufacturing dates to 2014."I have seen some of the buses; the

General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association Prosper Harrison Addo has assured football stakeholders that the newly introduced matchday safety protocols will complement existing guidelines to improve security at match venues.His comments follow the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, who was fatally stabbed on February 2, 2025, during a Ghana Premier League match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman.Speaking on Asempa FM, Harrison Addo emphasized that the

FC Lorient have been boosted by the return of centre-back Nathaniel Adjei ahead of their weekend fixture against Troyes on Friday.Having picked up an ankle injury during his debut game for Ghana in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger on November 18, 2024.The 22-year-old versatile defender underwent a successful surgery in December.Adjei linked up with his colleagues on Wednesday, as the Orange lads gear up for Fridayâ??s French Ligue 2 encounter against Troyes.It

GHANAsoccernet.com Headquarters can report that the Ghana Football Association won't hold any by-election to replace Gifty Oware-Mensah. Media reports had claimed that the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS) under the Akufo Addo government has been absent from meetings after absconding abroad.But GHANAsoccernet.com can report that the claims are false. Indeed she was involved in an Executive Council meeting last week.Oware-Mensah was elected

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to hold a by-election to replace Executive Council member Gifty Oware-Mensah, who has reportedly left the country.According to reports, Oware-Mensah, who also served as Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS) under the Akufo-Addo government, has been absent from recent Executive Council meetings, prompting the need for a replacement.Her absence is reportedly linked to allegations involving the NSS ghost names scandal,

The Black Starlets technical team, led by head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso, will begin a scouting exercise in the Northern sector of Ghana from February 18 to March 3, 2025.The initiative, which includes assistant coaches Jacob Nettey and Nana Agyemang, aims to identify promising young players born after January 1, 2009.The scouting will cover the Brong Ahafo, Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions.To ensure a thorough selection process, the GFAâ??s regional scouting teams

Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awuah, chairman of Asante Kotokoâ??s Interim Management Committee, has criticized the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) for failing to protect the welfare of football clubs.He made these remarks during a meeting with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) earlier this week, which was attended by GHALCA chairman, John Ansah.The comments were in response to the recent killing of Francis Yaw Frimpong, a devoted Asante Kotoko supporter, who was fatally stabbed