Former Ghana manager Chris Hughton has shared his insights on the distinct challenges of international football compared to club football.Speaking at a Show Racism the Red Card event, Hughton reflected on his experience as the head coach of Ghana's Black Stars.Hughton emphasized that international management is vastly different from club-level management."At club level, it's about day-to-day work, influencing players, and working with them closely. In contrast, international

Former Ghana manager Chris Hughton has expressed his satisfaction with his career, highlighting his unique achievement of representing both Ghana and Ireland in football.Hughton, 64, who managed Ghana's Black Stars until the 2023 AFCON, reflected on his journey, saying, "I've been very fortunate to represent the Republic of Ireland as a player, where my mother is from, and then Ghana as head coach, where my father is from."With a distinguished career spanning

Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has called up 17-year-old striker Isaka Abdul to the first team ahead of their Ghana Premier League game against Legon Cities on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium.The young forward has been in superb form, scoring 12 goals and providing four assists in the Ashanti Regional Division Three League.His movement and finishing ability have drawn comparisons to former Kotoko star Frank Mbella Etouga.Ogum praised the teenagerâ??s talent and

New Edubiase president Yakubu Abdul Salam has made a strong case for Andre Ayew's return to the Ghana national team, citing his unwavering commitment and invaluable experience.Salam emphasized, "Andre Ayew deserves another chance with the Black Stars. We all know his commitment to the national team, and even if he doesnâ??t score, he knows how to assist his teammates."Ayew, 34, has been in impressive form for Le Havre in the French Ligue 1, scoring four goals and

New Edubiase president Yakubu Abdul Salam has stressed that Andre Ayew's unwavering commitment to the Ghana national team is a crucial reason why he deserves another chance with the Black Stars.Salam noted, "Andre Ayew deserves another chance with the Black Stars. We all know his commitment to the national team, and even if he doesnâ??t score, he knows how to assist his teammates."Ayew's impressive form for Le Havre in the French Ligue 1, with four goals and

President of the Sudanese Football Association Dr. Moatasem Jaafar insists Kwesi Appiah is committed to leading the national team despite speculation about his future.Appiah recently boycotted the teamâ??s training camp in the Saudi Arabia, sparking controversies about his future with the national team.In an interview, Moatasem Jaafar affirmed the former Black Stars coach is committed to fulfilling his contract with the Sudan FA."This talk is not true. Kwasi is committed

President of the Sudanese Football Association Dr. Moatasem Jaafar has revealed the reason for the delay in payments of salary of coach James Kwesi Appiah.Appiah has yet to report to camp as the team prepare for the upcoming crucial matches against Senegal and South Sudan in the Saudi Arabia.Earlier reports suggested the Ghanaian trainer boycotted the teamâ??s training camp over unpaid entitlements, sparking controversies about his future.In an interview, Moatasem Jaafar cited

President of the Sudanese Football Association Dr. Moatasem Jaafar has highlighted the importance of coach Kwesi Appiah ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.The Falcons of Jediane will face Senegal on March 18 before taking on South Sudan on March 24 in the fifth and sixth rounds of the qualifiers in Group B.Appiah has yet to report to camp as the team prepare for the upcoming crucial matches in Saudi Arabia. Earlier reports suggested Appiah boycotted the teamâ??s training

Spanish international of Ghanaian descent Nico Williams has opened up about influence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jnr and Wilfried Zaha on his football career.In an interview, the 22-year-old talented winger disclosed how the trio influenced him during his formative years.Asked about his role models, he replied: â??Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo. I loved that type of attacker"Williams, considered as one of the outstanding wingers across the globe then made special mention of

President of the Sudanese Football Association, Dr. Mutasim Jaafar, has affirmed the federationâ??s commitment to providing optimal preparations for the national teamâ??s upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March.Under the guidance of Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah, the Falcons of Jediane currently lead Group B in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, having secured 10 points from four matches.This tally includes three victories and one draw, placing them two points ahead of Senegal, who

New Edubiase president Yakubu Abdul Salam has praised Andre Ayew's selfless playing style, highlighting his ability to assist his teammates even when he's not scoring.Salam emphasised, "Andre Ayew deserves another chance with the Black Stars. We all know his commitment to the national team, and even if he doesnâ??t score, he knows how to assist his teammates."Ayew's impressive form for Le Havre in the French Ligue 1, with four goals and one assist, has

New Edubiase president Yakubu Abdul Salam believes Andre Ayew deserves another chance with the Black Stars, citing his commitment and experience as valuable assets for Ghana.â??Andre Ayew deserves another chance with the Black Stars. We all know his commitment to the national team, and even if he doesnâ??t score, he knows how to assist his teammates," Salam said.The 34-year-old forward has been one of Ghanaâ??s standout players in Europe this season, scoring four goals

Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has highlighted the deep passion Ghanaians have for football, particularly their national team, the Black Stars.Hughton, who managed Ghana from 2023 to early 2024, acknowledged the intense scrutiny that comes with leading a football-obsessed nation."One thing the Ghanaians love, apart from the English Premier League, is the Black Stars," Hughton said. "Working in Africa is very different. I worked for a nation that is football

Former Ghana head coach Chris Hughton has reflected on the challenges of international football, explaining how it differs from club management.Hughton, who previously managed Tottenham, Norwich, Brighton, and Nottingham Forest before taking the Ghana job, noted the stark contrast in responsibilities.â??International management is very different â?? at club level, itâ??s about day-to-day work with players, about influencing them, whereas international football is about

Chris Hughton has admitted that managing Ghana came with intense scrutiny, acknowledging the passionate nature of the countryâ??s football fans.The former Nottingham Forest manager was appointed after the 2022 World Cup, replacing Otto Addo. Having previously served as a technical advisor, Hughton was well aware of the expectations surrounding the role.However, his tenure failed to deliver the desired impact, with the Black Stars struggling to find rhythm and attacking edge under

Chris Hughton has revealed the personal significance of his appointment as Ghanaâ??s head coach, describing it as a proud moment he could share with his late father.â??A lot of the pride comes from the fact that my father passed away last year, and I actually took on the role about a month beforehand, so he was able to see me take this role. That was a very proud moment for me,â? Hughton said.The former Brighton and Newcastle manager was named Ghanaâ??s head coach in

Nottingham Forest's dressing room was filled with elation following their 1-0 victory over Manchester City, with match-winner Callum Hudson-Odoi expressing the team's joy.Hudson-Odoi, who has Ghanaian heritage, scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, with Forest maintaining their third place in the Premier League standings.After the match, Hudson-Odoi shared the jubilant atmosphere within the team. â??It is crazy (in the home dressing room)."A result like

Nottingham Forest secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Manchester City at the City Ground, thanks to a late goal from English-Ghanaian forward Callum Hudson-Odoi.The 24-year-old has five goals and two assists in 27 games across all competitions.The win keeps Forest in the hunt for a UEFA Champions League spot while dealing a blow to City's hopes of finishing strongly in the league.Early on, Erling Haaland saw his shot deflected wide, while Nico González struck the outside

The Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Patience Sharon Adams Mensah, has expressed disappointment over the Club Licensing Boardâ??s decision to declare the Baba Yara Sports Stadium unfit for Ghana Premier League (GPL) matches.On March 3, 2025, the Ghana Football Associationâ??s Club Licensing Board released a statement listing Baba Yara among venues that fail to meet the required standards for league games.This decision comes

Former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been detained by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) in connection with an ongoing payroll fraud investigation.Reports indicate that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member was taken into custody on Friday, March 7, 2025. She has since been denied bail despite attempts to secure her release.Sources say John Boadu initially signed for her bail, but she was later taken away