Attacker Memphis Depay is expected to report to the Netherlands national team camp late for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Depay, who is currently the all-time topscorer for the Dutch national team could not travel to join his teammates on time after missing his passport.The 31-year-old forward, who was keen to join his teammates for the Malta game attempted to board the plane without his passport, but all efforts proved futile.However, Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko has emphasised the championship mentality required for title contention after his team's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League.Following their third win in four league matches, which propelled them to second place in the standings with nine points, Tanko highlighted the significance of grinding out results in challenging encounters."It was a really tough game," Tanko stated in his post-match press conference.

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko expressed satisfaction with his team's 2-1 victory over Nations FC but insisted they should have scored more goals in their Ghana Premier League encounter at TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.The win marked Medeama's third victory in four league matches, moving them to second place in the standings with nine points, just one behind leaders Kpando Heart of Lions."It was a really tough game," Tanko admitted in his post-match press conference.

Semper Fi earned their first victory of the season with a determined 1-0 win over Accra Lions in their Access Bank Division One League Zone III encounter at the Tuba Astro Turf on Monday afternoon.Following their 1-1 draw with True Democracy in the opening round, the team had been urged to sharpen their finishing and improve tactically, and they delivered a more disciplined performance this time around.Both sides started brightly, sharing possession and creating half-chances, but

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko described his team's 2-1 victory over Nations FC as "a really tough game" that demonstrated the qualities needed to challenge for the Ghana Premier League title.The hard-fought win at TNA Stadium in Tarkwa marked Medeama's third victory in four league matches this season, moving them to second place in the standings with nine points, just one behind leaders Kpando Heart of Lions."This is the kind of game you have to win if

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has praised the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team, describing their historic World University Football Championship triumph as a shining example of Ghanaâ??s potential on the global stage.Speaking at the Kotoka International Airport, where the team was received to a jubilant welcome after returning from China, Adams commended the players and officials for their exceptional achievement."I want to welcome you back

The family of Ghanaâ??s former U-17 World Cup-winning defender Kofi Nimo is facing heartbreak and frustration after Ridge Hospital in Accra reportedly withheld his body due to outstanding medical bills.Nimo, a key member of Ghanaâ??s historic Black Starlets team that won the countryâ??s first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1991, died on September 3, 2025, aged 51, after battling a prolonged illness.His death has rekindled discussions about the welfare of retired African footballers

The Football Association has released the broadcast schedule for Matchday 3 of the Premier League, confirming that three matches will be televised live from Friday, October 10, to Monday, October 13.All selected fixtures will be aired live on TV3 and Onua TV, the leagueâ??s official broadcast partners, with additional streaming available on the Adesa+ digital platform.In a statement, the Association noted that fixtures for Matchday 5 and Matchday 9 have been swapped to improve

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a net profit of $9.48 million for the 2023â??2024 financial year, marking a major turnaround after several years of financial deficits.The improvement stems from increased commercial revenue, new sponsorship agreements, and stricter financial management practices. According to CAFâ??s financial report, the organisation invested heavily in key areas to strengthen African football, including $81 million in prize money

Premier League legend Alan Shearer has hailed Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo for his impressive form, declaring that the Bournemouth attacker has gone a level higher following another standout performance in the English top flight.Semenyo was the difference-maker as Bournemouth staged a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over Fulham on Friday.The 25-year-old scored twice to inspire the turnaround, first drawing his side level with a powerful strike before sealing the victory on the counter-attack

Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus continued to fly the Ghanaian flag high in the Premier League over the weekend, both earning places in Alan Shearerâ??s latest Team of the Week after decisive performances for their clubs.Semenyo was the star of the show as Bournemouth produced a remarkable 3-1 comeback win over Fulham.The 25-year-old winger netted twice to overturn a first-half deficit, first levelling the score with a powerful finish before capping off the victory with a clinical

Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah scored a sensational goal to lead Nottingham Forest Women to a thumping victory against Portsmouth Women in the WSL2.Boye-Hlorkah, who joined Nottingham Forest in the summer transfer window, has been in fine form for the Reds adding her second of the campaign in the 4-1 victory.The Ghanaian came close to opening the scoring early in the match after forcing a save from the Portsmouth goal.But the visitors were resilient with Ella Rutherford

Wayne Rooney believes Tottenham Hotspurs will be enjoying more from Mohammed Kudus after the Ghanaian midfielder opening his goal-scoring account for the club since his summer move against Leeds United on Saturday. Kudus netted the match-winner as Spurs continued their fine start to the campaign with an important win on the road.While Spurs have turned thing around following a miserable campaign last season, Kudus has been pivotal for Thomas Frank's men as he registered

Wayne Rooney has backed Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus to reach new heights this season following his explosive display against Leeds United in the Premier League.The Manchester United legend believes the Ghanaian is fast establishing himself as one of the divisionâ??s most complete attackers.Kudus, who joined Spurs in the summer, has already become a key figure under Thomas Frank, offering pace, creativity, and unpredictability from the right flank.The 25-year-old

FC Samartex 1996 continued their impressive home form with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aduana FC in their Ghana Premier League matchday four encounter on Monday morning at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.The game, originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon, was postponed to Monday due to heavy rainfall in Samreboi which rendered the pitch unplayable.Despite the rescheduling, the Timber Giants showed focus and determination from the onset, taking the lead as early as the 10th minute

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called on African football leaders to maintain a strong sense of unity as a driving force for the continentâ??s continued progress and success in the global game.Speaking at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly, Infantino emphasised that collaboration among African football associations is vital to ensure that the continent speaks with one powerful voice on the world stage.â??Iâ??m asking all to be united - to

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has insisted that his team was the superior side, despite falling to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Championship.Ghanaâ??s U-17 team overcame a difficult start to the tournament, bouncing back from a 3-0 defeat to hosts Ivory Coast in their second group match to defeat Nigeria and secure a spot in the final.In the championship decider, the two sides played out a goalless draw, but Ghana ultimately lost 4-3 in the

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has expressed confidence that his Ghana U-17 side can overcome Ivory Coast in any future encounter.The remarks come in the wake of Ghanaâ??s narrow 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to the Ivorians in the final of the recently concluded WAFU B U-17 Championship in Yamoussoukro.Earlier in the tournament, the Black Starlets had also suffered a 3-0 defeat to Ivory Coast during their second group game.Speaking on Asempa FM, the former Asante

Coventry City striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has earned a late call-up to the Ghana national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros.The 26-year-old forward replaces Inaki Williams, who has been ruled out after sustaining an injury during Athletic Bilbaoâ??s La Liga clash with Mallorca on Saturday.Thomas-Asante has been in fine form this season, scoring five goals and providing three assists in nine Championship appearances.

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says Black Stars' upcoming game against Central African Republic could be a tricky tie. In the Matchday 9 games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ghana will be hosted by Central African Republic at the Stade d'Honneur de Meknes on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT.Speaking to Asempa FM, Asante Twum said they expect a tricky tie, but the playing body