Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito was filled with relief after his side finally returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League.He admitted the team struggled in front of goal but was glad they still secured the needed result."So now when you go to the field it is the ability and capability of the players I will tell you when the goalkeeper go to the left try right. Then you said you are coming the ball is here because it is your thinking it is your judgment I think

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the winners of the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco.Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi was named African Player of the Year, finishing ahead of Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen.The awards celebrated excellence across menâ??s, womenâ??s, youth, and club football on the continent.Full List of Winners â?? 2025 CAF AwardsMenâ??s Categories African Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / PSG) Goalkeeper of the

Achraf Hakimi expressed immense pride and gratitude after he was named African Footballer of the Year on Wednesday at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco.Hakimi, who is out for months with an ankle injury, showed up wearing a protective boot and picked up the topmost award of the night at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).â??It is really a proud moment for me to win this prestigious award,â? Hakimi said. â??This trophy is not just for me, but for all the

Achraf Hakimi has become the first Moroccan to win the African Footballer of the Year award since Mustapha Hadji in 1998.The PSG right back also becomes the first defender to claim the prize in 52 years, following Zaireâ??s Bwanga Tshimen in 1973.Hakimiâ??s award caps a remarkable 2025 season with Paris Saint-Germain, during which he helped the club secure the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and UEFA Super Cup. Africa gives a round of applause

CAF 2nd Vice-President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku is in Rabat, Morocco, for the 2025 CAF Awards, hosted at the renowned Mohamed VI Polytechnic University. The event brings together Africaâ??s finest football talents to celebrate outstanding achievements across the continent.Okraku, who also serves as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), travelled to Morocco for a series of high-level engagements, including the latest CAF Executive Committee meeting.He attended the

Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitao Brito, popularly known as Bubista, was named the 2025 CAF Menâ??s Coach of the Year at a ceremony on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco, held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).Bubista earned the accolade after guiding Cape Verde to a historic World Cup qualification, topping their group ahead of Cameroon.The island nation will make its debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.He edged out tough competition,

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says he is trying to convince defender Samba Oâ??Neil to switch nationality to Ghana.Oâ??Neil, originally Congolese, has yet to represent Congo-Brazzaville, and Zito believes he has the quality to play for Ghana.Speaking after his captain scored a late penalty in Kotokoâ??s 2-1 win over Young Apostles at Baba Yara Stadium, Zito said, "Samba O'Neil is exceptional, and I have started trying to convince him to switch nationality to

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has inaugurated a high-level committee to coordinate Ghanaâ??s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the Black Starsâ?? successful qualification for the tournament.The committeeâ??s mandate extends beyond football, aiming to leverage the World Cup for cultural, economic, and diplomatic gains. According to its Terms of Reference, the body will manage â??all necessary financial, administrative, operational, logistical

Northern City FC forward Wungah Williams has been named the NASCO Division One League Player of the Month for September and October, capping off an outstanding run of form in the early part of the campaign.The striker delivered consistent and decisive performances, scoring five goals in four matches to power his sideâ??s attacking output. His sharp movement, finishing quality and overall influence in the final third made him a standout performer during the period.Williams edged

Asante Kotoko captain Samba Oâ??Neil has been named in the Team of the Week (ToTW) for Week 10 in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The centre-back has been one of the best in his position since the ongoing league campaign commenced.In the last few matches, Samba Oâ??Neil has helped the Porcupine Warriors to pick crucial points.He featured in the Week 10 league match against Aduana FC, winning the Man of the Match (MoTM) award for his top displays in the 1-1 draw.Counted among

French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco has been boosted by the swift return of Ghana international Mohammed Salisu to training ahead of their clash against Stade Rennes.Salisu left Black Stars camp prior to their second international friendly against South Korea due to an injury setback. As reported by the Ghana FA, the former Southampton star had suffered a bilateral medial collateral ligament sprain (knee), ruling him out of the game.According to reports in France, Salisuâ??s injury

Ghana Football Association communications director Henry Asante Twum has defended the associationâ??s efforts to field a strong Black Stars squad for November friendlies.Several key players, including Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and Alexander Djiku, were absent for Ghanaâ??s 2-0 loss to Japan and 1-0 defeat to South Korea, prompting questions about their availability.â??We wanted to have all our best players available for the friendlies against Japan and

Baba Alhassan made his debut for Uganda in November 2025, featuring in two international friendlies as the Cranes prepared for AFCON.The Ghanaian-born midfielder was called up for matches against Chad and Morocco. This came after he switched nationality from Ghana to the East African country.ð??· Al Hassan Baba at the Uganda Cranes camp in Morocco ahead of the two international friendlies.The team will play against Chad ð??¹ð??© and Morocco on 14th and 18th November

Black Stars team manager Ameenu Shardow has dismissed suggestions that players feign injuries during friendlies and AFCON qualifiers.He urged Ghanaians to trust official information from the Ghana Football Association.Several key players, including Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and Alexander Djiku, were absent for Ghanaâ??s 2-0 loss to Japan and 1-0 defeat against South Korea in November.Fans and pundits questioned whether injuries were genuine or a convenient excuse

Ghana Premier League referees are still owed salaries beyond week four of the season, according to referees manager Alex Kotey.The issue remains a recurring challenge for referees across the country.Kotey acknowledged the delays, but insisted that efforts are underway to address the matter.He explained that payments for the early part of the campaign had been cleared."The issue of non-payment is something we are addressing. Even I have gone for CAF games and they have not paid

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says ten players will miss the clubâ??s outstanding Ghana Premier League match against Young Apostles on Wednesday afternoon.He confirmed the situation in an interview with the club, describing the challenge as one of the toughest moments in his short tenure.Zito admitted the injury crisis is deepening, with no immediate sign of relief.He explained that the number of absentees has grown rather than reduced.The coach listed a long group of unavailable

Former Ghana defender Sam Johnson has expressed concern over the Black Starsâ?? winless Asian tour, warning that back-to-back losses could affect the nationâ??s FIFA ranking ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Ghana suffered a 2â??0 defeat to Japan, followed by a 1â??0 loss to South Korea, leaving the team without a win in the friendlies.Speaking to Citi Sports, Johnson described the results as troubling, particularly with the World Cup on the horizon.â??As a player or as

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the presenters for the 2025 CAF Awards, scheduled for Wednesday, 19 November at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat.The ceremony will kick off at 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT).This yearâ??s event will be hosted by Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo and Moroccan comedian Oualass. Kidjo, a five-time Grammy Award winner, has been a global ambassador for African artistic excellence for over three decades.Recognised

US President Donald Trump has praised Cristiano Ronaldo, revealing that his son Barron is a huge admirer of the football star after Ronaldo attended a White House state dinner on Tuesday night. Ronaldo, 40, was among a select group of high-profile guests at the event, held after Trump met Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The forward, dressed in formal evening wear, joined figures including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance.During the dinner, the US

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will host its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday night at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco, recognising outstanding performances across African football.Ghana features among the nominees with the Black Queens in contention for the Women's national team of the year award after placing third at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco earlier this year.The event celebrates excellence