Asante Kotoko players and management members gathered in Kumasi to pay their respects to the late Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, at his one-week observation.Pooley tragically lost his life after being stabbed during Kotokoâ??s matchday 19 encounter against Nsoatreman in Nsoatre two weeks ago.Among those in attendance were Kotokoâ??s Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkra, Technical Director Kwasi Appiah, backroom staff, and several players,

Elmina Sharks player Jay Asamoah Kola has been charged with breaching Section 12(1)(k) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, following an alleged assault on a match official during their Matchday 17 fixture against Swedru All Blacks in the Access Bank Division One League.A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread condemnation. The incident comes at a time when Ghanaian football is under scrutiny following the tragic stabbing of Asante Kotoko fan Nana

The head coach of Ghanaâ??s U17 male national team, Frimpong Manso and his technical team will begin a scouting exercise in the Brong Ahafo Region on Tuesday, February 18.According to a notice from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the coach and his assistants will be in Sunyani from February 18-20 before moving to the Northern Region and the Upper East and West regions, respectively, to conclude the scouting programme in the Northern sector.Through the scouting, talented

Dutch-forward of Ghanaian descent, Brian Brobbey scored for Ajax on Sunday, helping the team to secure an emphatic 4-0 victory against Heracles in the Dutch Eredivisie.The striker started the Round 23 contest in the Dutch top-flight league and put up a good performance.His goal came in the 43rd minute after he was assisted by winger Bertrand Traore with a fine pass.Before Brian Brobbeyâ??s goal, Mika Godts had opened the scoring for Ajax in the 17th minute, ensuring that the

Ghana international Ernest Nuamah was among the scorers when Olympique Lyon overcame Montpellier in the French Ligue clash on Sunday.The Black Stars winger started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit cruised to an emphatic 4-1 away win over Montpellier.Nuamah played a pivotal role in match, scoring an assisting a goal to propel Lyon to a resounding victory at the Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98.Lyon opened the scoring after three minutes into the game through Georgia

Ghana international Kamal Sowah has made his debut for NAC Breda after coming on in the Eredivisie clash against Feyenoord.The 25-year-old former Leicester City player joined NAC Breda on transfer deadline day as a free agent, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club.After settling in so well at Breda, the enterprising Ghanaian winger made his first appearance for his new outfit.The match, held at the Rat Verlegh Stadion ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams

Spain international of Ghanaian descent Nico Williams made a significant impact for Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday, providing an assist to help his outfit secure a point against Espanyol.Williams, who opted to represent Spain at the international level made substitute appearance as his outfit held Espanyol to a 1-1 draw at the RCDE Stadium.The 22-year-old was introduced in the 65th-minute mark, replacing Spain international Alex Berenguer in the highly competitive

Former Ghana Football Association Executive Council member Wilfred Osei Kweku â??Palmer,â?? has condemned the poor state of pitches used in the Ghana Premier League, calling for urgent action to improve playing conditions.Concerns over pitch quality have grown in recent months, but the issue gained heightened attention following the tragic killing of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, popularly known as â??Nana Pooley,â?? at the Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre.Frimpong

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams emphasises the need for a nationwide commitment to sports development, stating that the government must take all necessary steps to support its growth.Speaking after a meeting with Asante Kotokoâ??s Interim Management Committee (IMC) and the clubâ??s supporters union on Friday, February 14, Adams acknowledged the passion Ghanaians have for sports and the need for meaningful progress.â??Itâ??s been a fruitful journey. A lot

Danish-Ghanaian winger Noah Nartey played a pivotal role in Brondby IFâ??s 4-1 victory over Viborg in the Danish Superliga, providing a crucial assist in a dominant performance at Brøndby Stadion.Nartey, who started and played 80 minutes, made his mark in the 64th minute, setting up Yuito Suzuki to extend Brøndbyâ??s lead to 3-1.The hosts had taken an early lead through Mathias Kvistgaarden in the 3rd minute, but Viborgâ??s Ivan Näsberg equalized in the 27th minute.An

Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown claims  Chelsea have identified Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo as a key target in their plans under new manager Enzo Maresca.Brown, who previously had doubts about Semenyoâ??s ability to succeed in the Premier League, now acknowledges the Ghanaianâ??s remarkable progress this season.â??It doesnâ??t shock me to hear Chelsea are interested in him,â? Brown said. â??I always had doubts about his ability at Premier

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has called for greater transparency and fairness in the management of Ghanaian football, stressing that these values are crucial for the sportâ??s development.Daara expressed his concerns over the treatment of individuals who have made significant contributions to Ghana football, criticising what he described as biased and discriminatory practices.â??Itâ??s painful, very painful, how

Hearts of Oak have joined the race to sign former FC Samartex winger Evans Osei-Wusu ahead of the next transfer window.The talented winger has been sidelined due to injuries and is yet to feature in the ongoing campaign. However, he is gradually regaining full fitness and is expected to return to action soon.Osei-Wusu, who played a key role in FC Samartexâ??s league triumph last season, recorded an impressive 19-goal involvements - scoring 11 goals and providing 8 assists in

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will engage Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko on Monday, February 17, 2025, to discuss outstanding proposals submitted by the two clubs to the Association.The GFA has already addressed all safety and security-related concerns raised in the proposals through the newly introduced Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocol 2025, which has been shared with all Premier League clubs and stakeholders.On the matter of the Autonomous Premier League,

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren wasted no time getting involved in Ghanaâ??s domestic football scene, attending the Women's FA Cup match between Rootz Sistaz and Ampem Darkoa Ladies at the Senchi Methodist Astro Turf in Akosombo just hours after his unveiling.The Swedish tactician took the opportunity to assess the local league, observe players firsthand, and spot potential talents for the national team.Among those under his watch was Comfort Yeboah, who recently

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ghana Police Service have begun developing new Sports Safety and Security training modules for police recruits, following a consultative meeting held at the Police Headquarters on Friday, February 14, 2025.This initiative aligns with the Inspector General of Police's (IGP) announcement during a joint meeting with the GFA and Premier League clubs on February 5, 2025, confirming the immediate inclusion of sports policing in police

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named his first squad for a training camp in Morocco, where the team will play a training match and an international friendly against the Atlas Lionesses.The squad includes standout performers from the Malta Guinness Womenâ??s Premier League, with Army Ladiesâ?? Adama Alhassan, FC Epiphany Warriorsâ?? Safia Salifu, Kumasi Sports Academyâ??s Kerrie McCarthy, and Ampem Darkoaâ??s Comfort Yeboah earning call-ups after

Ghana international, Kamaldeen Sulemana has expressed his delight after scoring for Southampton in the teamâ??s 3-1 AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League on Saturday.The consolation goal is the attackerâ??s first in the English Premier League in the last two years.Speaking in a post-match interview, the forward noted that he is eager to score more goals for the Saints."This is my first Premier League goal in two years. I'm glad that the goal came and hopefully

Ghana international, Kamaldeen Sulemana has raised concern about the quality of the performance of Southampton in their 3-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League.The talented forward featured in the encounter on Saturday and scored the only consolation goal for his side.Speaking in a post-match interview, Kamaldeen Sulemana stated that he believes the quality of the teamâ??s performance was not the best."I think the coach was quite happy with the effort

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has indicated that it is eager to see the top-flight clubs moving forward with implementing the proposed Autonomous Premier League.In a statement on Saturday, the FA disclosed that the Autonomous Premier League has already been registered as a company with the Registrar of Companies under Ghanaian law and its bank accounts opened by the Implementation Committee headed by His Majesty Togbe Afede XIV.The football association further noted that