Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren admitted his side showed signs of rustiness despite their convincing 3-0 win over Egypt in Ismailia on Thursday.Ghana took a big step toward qualification for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations after goals from Doris Boaduwaa, Mary Amponsah and Grace Asantewaa secured a comfortable first-leg advantage.Bjorkegren, however, said the teamâ??s play lacked the fluidity seen in earlier matches due to limited time together before

Ghanaian midfielder Kwasi Sibo has hailed French forward Kylian Mbappe as one of the most humble footballers he has ever faced.The Real Oviedo player met Mbappe earlier this season when his side faced Real Madrid in La Liga.Despite Oviedoâ??s defeat, Sibo described the encounter as a memorable experience, revealing he exchanged shirts with the World Cup winner after the match.Speaking to Joy Sports, Sibo reflected on Mbappeâ??s character and professionalism, describing him

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has strongly defended Black Stars coach Otto Addo, describing calls for his dismissal as misplaced and 'a joke'.Okraku reaffirmed that Addo will remain in charge of the national team after guiding Ghana to a fifth FIFA World Cup appearance in style.The GFA boss insisted that the coach deserves credit, not criticism, for delivering qualification.â??Otto qualified Ghana in a grand style to the upcoming World Cup and Otto

The maiden edition of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship officially kicked off on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, marking a new chapter in Ghanaâ??s youth football development.The opening ceremony was led by Hon. Eric Edem Agbana, Chairman of the Planning Committee and Member of Parliament for Ketu North.Hon. Agbana, who is an important investor in Ghana football, was joined by Executive Council Members Samuel Aboabire and Gideon

Samartex will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season when they host Hohoe United at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday.The Timber Giants are in fine form, having held league leaders Medeama SC to a 1-1 draw last weekend. That result stretched their unbeaten run to six matches this campaign, with two wins and four draws so far. Though their attack has not been prolific, scoring five goals, their defensive record has been impressive, conceding

Everton have entered formal discussions with French club OGC Nice over the potential signing of Ghanaian centre-back Kojo Peprah Oppong, Africa Foot has reported.He has just made his debut for Ghana during the October international break, coming off the bench against Comoros in Ghana's final 2026 World Cup qualifier in Accra.The Premier League side are eager to reinforce their defensive line ahead of next season and have identified the 21-year-old as a top priority.Club representatives

Hearts of Oak will have the opportunity to move to the top of the Ghana Premier League table when they face Bibiani Gold Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. However, the task will be far from easy, as their opponents have been equally impressive in the early stages of the campaign.The Phobians are unbeaten this season and head into the clash on the back of a confidence-boosting 2â??0 away victory over Berekum Chelsea, their first game in which they scored more than one

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed his desire to see Ghana lift the FIFA World Cup trophy under his leadership.The four-time African champions will compete at the 2026 World Cup next summer in the USA, Canada and Mexico.Ghana's best performance in the history of the Mundial was in 2010, where the team played in the quarterfinals in South Africa.With the tournament set to get underway in June next year, Mr Okraku says guiding

Pressure continues to mount on Berekum Chelsea coach Samuel Boadu, who will be desperate to halt his sideâ??s poor run when they face Young Apostles on Sunday at the Wenchi Sports Stadium.Chelsea have suffered back-to-back defeats, losing at home to Hearts of Oak before falling to Bibiani GoldStars in midweek, results that have left Boaduâ??s position increasingly uncertain. The former Hearts of Oak boss admitted his frustration after the home loss to Hearts, lamenting missed

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has urged Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars head coach Otto Addo as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Addo, a former Ghana international, came under fire after failing to qualify the team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, he redeemed himself by guiding the four-time African champions to secure a place at next yearâ??s global tournament.Ghana topped Group I with 25 points to book

Medeama SC will look to strengthen their position at the summit of the Ghana Premier League when they host Swedru All Blacks at the TNA Stadium on Sunday.The former champions hold a slim one-point lead and will be determined to widen that gap in front of their home supporters.The Mauve and Yellow endured a frustrating afternoon last weekend after being held to a draw by FC Samartex, despite dominating much of the contest. Head coach Ibrahim Tanko expects a more clinical performance

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the list of referees and match officials appointed to handle fixtures on Matchday 7 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The round of matches will commence on Friday, October 24, 2025, with Heart of Lions hosting Basake Holy Stars at the Kpando Stadium. Referee Alex Amoabeng will take charge of proceedings, assisted by Abraham Partey and Philip Amoh, while William Agbovi serves as the fourth official.Action continues on Saturday,

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed deep appreciation to former FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi for his unwavering support and guidance over the years.Mr Okraku, who succeeded Nyantakyi in 2019, has faced intense scrutiny during his tenure, largely due to the inconsistent performances of Ghanaâ??s national teams, particularly the Black Stars.Under his leadership, Ghana suffered back-to-back group-stage exits at the 2021 and 2023 Africa Cup of

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, beleives Karim Zito is capable of guiding Asante Kotoko to beat Wydad Athletic Club in Morocco. The Ghana Premier League side suffered a 1-0 defeat against the Moroccan side in the first leg of the second round of the preliminary round of games at the Accra Sports Stadium last Sunday.Wydad will host Kotoko in the return leg tonight at the Mohammed V Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 19:00 GMT.Speaking to Asempa

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has confirmed that Otto Addo will continue as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting that the 49-year-old is not being replaced anytime soon.Addo, a former Borussia Dortmund talent coach, faced intense criticism earlier this year after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) â?? the first time in more than two decades the nation missed out on the continental showpiece.However, the coach

Ghana international Kwasi Sibo beleives Otto Addo deserves to lead the Black Stars to the 2026 World Cup next summer. The 49-year-old's future remains uncertain despite guiding the team to secure qualification to compete at teh global showpiece.Addo has been criticised by some sections of the fans for the inconsistent performance of the team.However, Sibo beleives the former Borussia Dortmund talent coach has done enough to lead the Black Stars in the US, Canada and Mexico."Personally,

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed strong optimism about the future of Ghanaian football, saying the sport remains on a promising path despite recent setbacks.Addressing the media during a lively press soiree held on Tuesday night at the Gold Coast Restaurant in Accra, Mr. Okraku commended the Ghanaian press for their unwavering support, balanced reporting, and passion for the game.â??I want to thank each and every one of you for the