Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah has credited Michael Essien and Didier Drogba as two African footballers who have greatly influenced his career.Essien and Drogba, who were teammates at Chelsea, enjoyed immense success together, winning both domestic and European titles.Reflecting on the African players who shaped his football journey and left a mark on the Premier League, the former Arsenal forward highlighted Drogbaâ??s impact in particular."There were loads! Growing

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah has shared his most memorable experience from his visit to Ghana.Born in the UK to Ghanaian parents, the former Chelsea forward traveled to the West African nation for a holiday in November 2022.Upon landing at Kotoka International Airport, he was greeted by his parents and other family members in a joyous reunion.Speaking to NBC Sports, Nketiah fondly recalled the warm reception he received."Probably the welcoming I got at the airport.

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu believes veteran coach Sellas Tetteh and his backroom staff deserve greater recognition for their remarkable success with Ghanaâ??s U-20 team.Tetteh, who previously coached the Black Starlets and the Local Black Stars, was appointed head coach of the Black Satellites and led them to an unforgettable triumph.Under his guidance, the team won the 2009 African Youth Championshipâ??Ghanaâ??s first title in the competition since

The English Premier League trophy has landed in Ghana for a mini tour in the capital, Accra. The trophy, which is the real, was unveiled at a gathering in Accra with Ghana legends John Painstil and John Mensah gracing the occasion.The title won by Manchester City last season will be on display in Labone on Sunday, with fans of the most popular league expected to come catch a glimpse of the trophy.Painstil, who played for West Ham United, Fulham and Leicester City during his time

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has named Michael Essien and Andre Ayew as the best players he had the privilege of playing alongside in the national team.Agyemang-Badu, who was part of Ghanaâ??s U-20 squad that won the World Cup in Egypt, earned his first call-up to the Black Stars ahead of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana finished as runners-up to Egypt in that tournament.He went on to feature in the 2012 and 2013 AFCON editions, where Ghana secured back-to-back fourth-place

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has opened up about the heartbreak the Black Stars endured after losing the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final to Ivory Coast.Ghana had a rocky start to the tournament, losing 2-1 to Senegal in their opening group match. However, they bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Algeria and a 2-1 win against South Africa to secure a spot in the knockout stage.The Black Stars dominated Guinea in the quarterfinals with a 3-0 win before

Ghana forward Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer responded to his Black Stars snub with a brace to inspire Hamburger SV to a thumping victory at Magdeburg on Friday evening. The 23-year-old, who is having a prolific campaign in the Bundesliga 2, opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a fine strike as HSV got off to a flying start.Six minutes later, the visitors doubled their lead after Marcus Mathisen scored an own goal.After the break, Konigsdorffer netted his second to extend

Ghanaâ??s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has emphasized the need for immediate reforms following the countryâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Black Stars endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, failing to secure a single victory in six matches. This latest setback follows back-to-back group stage exits in the last two AFCON tournaments in Cameroon and Ivory Coast, marking a worrying decline in the team's performances

Former Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan believes the country has an abundance of talented players capable of elevating the senior national team.The ex-Inter Milan player, who earned nine caps for the Black Stars after debuting in 2016, has been absent from the squad since 2019.In an interview with Sporty FM, Duncan revealed that he retired from international football prematurely due to a lack of respect.He also disclosed that the last two Black Stars coaches attempted to persuade

Young Apostles will welcome Accra Lions on matchday 24 of the Ghana Premier League at the Nana Agyemang Badu on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The hosts, who will be travelling to Dormaa to play following the changes to their home venue, will be hoping to continue their recent fine run with a positive result against their struggling opponents.Young Apostles have lost only one game in the last five matches, drawing one and winning three.Meanwhile, Accra Lions are languishing at the

The University of Ghana Stadium will host the intriguing clash as Hearts of Oak take on Dreams FC in Round 24 of the Ghana Premier League on Saturday night.Hearts, sitting comfortably in 3rd place, are firmly in the hunt for the league title. A win here would bolster their chances of closing the gap on the top two teams and solidify their position among the contenders.Their recent form has been steady, with just one loss in their last five outings (W L W D D), showcasing their resilience