Swedish tactician Kim Lars Bjorkegren is embracing his first coaching role in Africa with excitement, emphasising his experience with African players in previous clubs.Bjorkegren, who has worked with talents from Nigeria and South Africa, believes his exposure to diverse playing styles will help him integrate smoothly into the Ghanaian football landscape.â??This will be my first time working in Africa, but I have worked with many African players before,â? Bjorkegren said.

Newly appointed Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren is eager to build momentum and establish Ghana as a top force in African womenâ??s football.The Swedish tactician, who boasts 18 years of coaching experience across Sweden, China, and the United States, believes Ghana has immense potential and aims to instil a winning mentality within the team.â??I want this team to improve, and I think the potential here in Ghana is huge. Already in the short term, the team is ready

Technical Director of Asante Kotoko, Malik Jabir is undoubtedly confident his outfit will emerge as champions at the end of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign.The Porcupine Warriors were on track until the sudden suspension of the Premier League following the Nsoatre chaos.The Ghana FA had to suspend the domestic top-flight until further notice after a staunched Kotoko fan tragically lost his life during Nsoatreman FCâ??s clash against Asante Kotoko at the Nana Koramansah

Ghanaâ??s U-20 coach, Desmond Ofei, has described the upcoming 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) as potentially the most thrilling edition in the tournamentâ??s history.Speaking after the draw on February 13, Ofei highlighted the growing competitiveness of youth football, driven by increased investment in talent development across Africa.The Black Satellites have been drawn in Group A, where they will face hosts Cote dâ??Ivoire, Tanzania, DR Congo, and a yet-to-be-determined

1978 African Cup of Nations winner, Mohammed Polo has thrown his weight behind giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak over calls for an autonomous Ghana Premier League.In a joint statement, the most glamorous clubs demanded for an independent Premier League in an attempt to end Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) control over the competition.In an interview with GHANAsoccernet.com, Polo argued that an external body managing the top-flight can help change the fortunes of the

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected power to the Baba Yara Stadium due to outstanding debt.According to a report by Joy Sports, the stadium owes GH¢130,000, a payment that remains unsettled despite multiple reminders.As a result, ECG has taken action by cutting off the power supply, which will only be restored once the full amount is paid.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Authority (NSA) have yet to comment on the issue.In

The newly appointed head coach of Ghanaâ??s Black Queens, Kim Bjorkegren, has pledged to improve the teamâ??s position in the FIFA global rankings, expressing strong belief in the squadâ??s potential.The Swedish tactician, who signed a two-year contract, takes over from Nora Häuptle, who left to coach Zambia after her contract ended.Speaking at his unveiling on Friday, February 14, 2025, Bjorkegren emphasized his commitment to elevating the teamâ??s performance.He

Newly appointed Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has expressed confidence in Ghanaâ??s potential for long-term success, citing the countryâ??s abundant talent.The Swedish coach, who recently signed a two-year contract, was officially unveiled as the leader of Ghanaâ??s senior womenâ??s national team.He takes over from Nora Häuptle, who departed to coach Zambia after her contract ended.During his introduction to the media, Bjorkegren highlighted the impressive

Hearts of Oak board member Vincent Sowah Odotei has assured that the club will not hold the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to ransom over their push for Ghana Premier League reforms.Speaking in a radio interview, Odotei emphasized that while Hearts of Oak remain committed to working with Asante Kotoko and the GFA to improve the league, they will not make their return to the competition conditional on immediate reforms.â??Let me commend the FA president for his forthright position

Swedish coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has expressed confidence in Ghanaâ??s football potential, stating that the Black Queens have the talent to succeed at the highest level.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) officially introduced Bjorkegren on Friday after he signed a two-year contract to lead the womenâ??s senior national team.The 43-year-old replaces Nora Häuptle, who departed to take up the Zambia job.Speaking at his unveiling, Bjorkegren emphasized the depth of talent

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has assured Asante Kotoko that those responsible for the tragic death of their supporter, Francis Frimpong Pooley, will be brought to justice.Pooley was fatally stabbed during Kotokoâ??s Ghana Premier League clash with Nsoatreman in Nsoatre on matchday 19.The incident has led to seven arrests, including Nsoatreman FC bankroller Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, who is currently under a movement restriction order issued by District Court â??Bâ?

Asante Kotoko Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkra, has urged Sports Minister Kofi Adams to fast-track the implementation of the autonomous Ghana Premier League (GPL) policy.During a meeting with the minister, Apinkra reiterated the need for reforms, following a joint proposal by Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak submitted to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on February 10, 2025."I will also use the opportunity to plead with you [Minister], that you see

Newly appointed Black Queens coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has expressed confidence in achieving success with the team after being officially unveiled by the Ghana Football Association.The Swedish tactician has signed a two-year contract, taking over from Nora Häuptle, who departed to coach Zambia after her contract expired.Speaking at his unveiling, the 43-year-old emphasized his commitment to player development and long-term success."The most important aspect of my job is

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has emphasised the need for a change in mentality regarding football in Ghana, urging fans and clubs to move away from the notion that home teams must win at all costs.His call comes in the wake of the tragic death of Kotoko supporter Francis Nana Yaw Frimpong (Nana Pooley) at Nana Koronmansah Park in Nsoatre, which has led to extensive consultations between football authorities and the Ghana Police Service to address hooliganism.Tanko pointed out

Danish club BK Frem have completed the signing of Danish-Ghanaian forward Justin Shaibu, the announcement was made on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The 27-year-old striker, who most recently played for Hillerod, has been training with the club since November as he worked his way back to full fitness after a long injury spell.Shaibuâ??s career has taken him across Denmark and England. He was sold to English side Brentford at the age of 19, where he made first-team appearances

Accra Lions CEO, Nana Obiri Yeboah, has identified poor officiating as the main driver of hooliganism in Ghanaian football.The 2023 Ghana Premier League runners-up were recently sanctioned by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after criticising referee Maxwell Hanson for poor officiating in their defeat to Dreams FC.While acknowledging the importance of the FAâ??s newly introduced safety measures, Obiri Yeboah believes improving officiating is key to addressing hooliganism.â??For

As part of the CAF Womenâ??s Football for Reform Program, female inmates at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison participating in the CAF Licence D Coaching Course received training on football safeguarding.The session was led by GFAâ??s Safeguarding and Integrity Officer, Obed Tuffour.The training introduced fundamental safeguarding concepts, educating participants on protecting young players from harm and abuse.Discussions covered different forms of abuse and preventive measures

Ghana U23 star Hafiz Ibrahim has secured a move to Egyptian Premier League side El Gouna FC from Attram De Visser Academy, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirmThe talented midfielder has been making waves in Ghanaian football, earning recognition for his impressive performances at both club and national levels.Ibrahim first gained national attention when he made his debut for Ghanaâ??s U23 team in June 2023.His skilful displays and composure on the ball caught the eyes of many, leading

Ghanaian forward Jonathan Sowah continued his electric start to life in Tanzania with his second goal in three matches as Singida Black Stars defeated JKT on Thursday. The former Medeama SC striker scored a second half winner as Singida left the Major General Isamuyo Stadium with all three points.The victory lifts Singida Black Stars to fourth on the table, ahead of their next game against giants Young Africans.Sowah, who was named Man of the Match against JKT, is oozing with

Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil took part in the unveiling of Los Angeles Galaxy's new away kits ahead of the 2025 season. The Ghana international, who is currently nursing an injury, joined other teammates as they modeled in the Rizon kit.The new jersey is of significant importance to the city of Los Angeles, reflecting LA's energy and unyielding drive to rise.According to LA Galaxy, the new jersey is a symbol of endless possibility, growth, and resilience.Inspired