Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has delivered a clear and determined message ahead of their decisive FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.His team will travel to Johannesburg with a single objective â?? to win.â??They came here and got, maybe, what they wanted,â? Sampson said, reflecting on Sundayâ??s 2â??2 first-leg draw at the Accra Sports Stadium. â??Now, we have to go there and get what we want to be able

Despite being held to a 2â??2 draw at home on Sunday, head coach Charles Sampson says the Black Princesses are ready to do â??everything we canâ? to defeat South Africa away and keep their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup dreams alive.Ghanaâ??s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Poland later this year took a hit after the thrilling but costly first-leg result at Accra Sports Stadium. Needing a win in Johannesburg to advance, Sampson remained defiant in his post-match

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced that Prince Yaw Owusu has been assigned as head coach on an interim basis following the resignation of Abdul Karim Zito.In an official notice from the club on Monday night, it said Prince Yaw Owusu will be assisted by Mohammed Hamza Obeng, with both tacticians expected to lead the team until a substantive head coach is appointed.â??Coach Prince Yaw Owusu is to temporarily take charge of the technical team assisted by Mohammed

With Karim Zitoâ??s tenure at Asante Kotoko now officially over following his resignation, a final review of his time at the club reveals a legacy defined by stark contrasts â?? domestic cup dominance and unfulfilled league ambition.Appointed in 2025, Zitoâ??s era has concluded after a tenure that spanned 37 competitive matches. Under his leadership, Kotoko secured 19 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, resulting in a 51.35% win rate.Defensively, his side was notably disciplined,

Athletic Club Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has heaped praise on forward Iñaki Williams, crediting the Ghana international with driving the teamâ??s attacking output and competitive spirit.Speaking after Williams provided two assists in Bilbaoâ??s 4â??2 La Liga win over Levante, Valverde highlighted the 29-year-oldâ??s persistence and energy as key catalysts for the side.â??Heâ??s always a player who persists a lot, and that makes us produce a lot,â? Valverde

Athletic Club Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has underlined the importance of forward Iñaki Williams to his side after the Ghana international delivered another influential performance in their 4â??2 La Liga victory over Levante.Williams provided two assists in the match, building on the momentum from his dramatic late winner against Valencia just days earlier, which secured Athleticâ??s place in the Copa del Rey semifinals, where they will face Real Sociedad on February

Watford FC have officially unveiled 35-year-old Ed Still as their new manager, handing him a two-and-a-half-year contract at Vicarage Road.The announcement means Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Baah and defender James Abankwah will now begin working under their third manager of the season at the Championship club.Still arrives after most recently serving ascaretaker managerr at Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht. He brings a diverse coaching portfolio from his time in Belgium, where he managed

Head coach Charles Sampson did not hide his disappointment after the Black Princesses were left ruing a host of missed opportunities on Saturday, playing out a frustrating 0â??0 draw with South Africa in the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier at home.He pointed squarely at his teamâ??s lack of cutting edge in front of goal as the reason they failed to secure a vital first-leg advantage.â??Our aim was to get goals,â? Sampson stated in his post-match

Swiss-Ghanaian defender Gregory Wüthrich endured a difficult night as his red card proved the turning point in Young Boysâ??s 1â??1 draw away to Grasshopper in the Swiss Super League.The centre-back was first booked late in the first half before receiving a second yellow in the 67th minute, leaving his team to finish with ten men.Young Boys had earlier taken control when Alvyn Sanches finished a flowing move on 31 minutes after clever work from Edimilson Fernandes, giving

The management of Asante Kotoko has extended the clubâ??s appreciation to Abdul Karim Zito after accepting his resignation from his role as head coach.Zito has come under pressure in recent weeks over a run of poor results in the Ghana Premier League.However, the pressure became telling on Sunday, February 8, after Asante Kotoko lost to Aduana FC in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16.Speaking in his post-match interview, Karim Zito, indicated that he wishes to continue as Kotoko head

Asante Kotoko have confirmed that Karim Zito has resigned from his position as head coach with immediate effect, with the club set to announce its new technical direction in due course.In a statement released through the clubâ??s official channels, Asante Kotoko said management had accepted Zitoâ??s resignation and expressed appreciation for his services, while wishing him well in his future endeavours.Zitoâ??s departure follows a period of mounting pressure after Kotokoâ??s

Asante Kotoko will head into next Sundayâ??s crunch Ghana Premier League showdown against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak without a substantive head coach following the resignation of Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey.The Kumasi-based giants confirmed on Monday that Zito has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, a decision that has been accepted by the clubâ??s management.In a brief statement, Kotoko expressed appreciation for the coachâ??s services during his time at the

Karim Zito has stepped down from his position as head coach of Asante Kotoko with immediate effect, the club has confirmed.Kotoko announced the decision via their official social media channels, stating that Zito had resigned from his role and that management had accepted the resignation. The club thanked the coach for his services and indicated that details of the new technical direction would be communicated in due course.Zitoâ??s resignation brings to an end intense speculation

Three players have been nominated for the NASCO Premier League Player of the Month award for January after delivering decisive performances for their clubs during the period.The shortlisted players are FC Samartexâ??s Christian Agyenim Boateng, Medeama midfielder Salim Adams and Veteran striker John Antwi of Dreams FC.Boateng was central to Samartexâ??s strong showing in January as the club extended its unbeaten run. The midfielder scored three goals in four league matches

Ghanaian forward Samuel Obeng came off the bench to score but could not prevent Albacete from falling 2â??1 away to Deportivo La Coruña in LaLiga2.Introduced on 58 minutes, Obeng needed just six minutes to make his mark, finishing calmly from a Fran Gámez assist to halve the deficit on 64 minutes and give the visitors real hope.Deportivo had earlier seized control through Yeremay Hernándezâ??s opener midway through the first half, before a Javi Villar own goal in

The Ex-National Goalkeepers Union has announced four nominees for the Premier League Goalkeeper of the Month Award for January after a run of assured performances across the Ghana Premier League.Among the shortlisted shot stoppers is Hearts of Oak captain Benjamin Asare, who enjoyed an outstanding month between the posts. Asare kept clean sheets in all three league matches he played, helping Hearts of Oak remain unbeaten with two wins and a draw. His influence proved decisive despite

Four Ghana Premier League coaches have been shortlisted for the NASCO Coach of the Month Award for January after strong performances that kept their teams firmly competitive during the period.The nominees are Kobina Amissah of Bechem United, Ibrahim Tanko of Medeama SC, Winfred Dormon of Dreams FC, and Christopher Ennin of FC Samartex 1996.Amissah receives his first-ever nomination after steering Bechem United to three wins and a draw from four league matches. His side scored four

The Medical Committee of the Ghana Football Association has carried out a free breast and cervical cancer screening exercise for female footballers and match officials in Kumasi.The initiative, held on Saturday, 7 February 2026, was led by the GFA Medical Committee under the supervision of Dr Abena Tannor, in collaboration with the Medical Women Association of Ghana and Hope Xchange Medical Centre. A total of 77 participants benefited from the exercise.The screening targeted Division

Premier League interest in Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi is gathering pace, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all stepping up their pursuit of the FC Nordsjaelland youngster.According to a report by TeamTalk, representatives of the three clubs were present at the weekend to watch Yirenkyi in action as FC Nordsjaelland claimed a 2-1 win over Sonderjyske in the Danish Superliga.The 20-year-old produced a standout display, scoring the opener and providing the assist for

Ghanaian young striker Emmanuel Fobi has completed a loan move to FC Gori from fellow Georgian side FC Dila Gori.The 21-year-old makes the switch in search of regular playing time as he continues his development in European football. The move will see Fobi spend the next season with FC Gori on a one-year loan deal.Confirming the transfer, FC Gori announced, â??The 21-year-old striker joined our team from Gori Dila on a one-year lease.â?Fobi, a former New Life Academy forward,