The head coach of Nigeriaâ??s male senior national team, Eric Chelle, has disclosed that his dream is to become the first African to coach Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Ivory Coast-born tactician who played for Mali during his playing days shared this ambition in an interview with RMC Sport."My biggest dream is to become Real Madrid's first-ever African coach,â? Eric Chelle said.Chelle, 48, remains head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite failing to lead

The management of Asante Kotoko have not yet decided on the fate of head coach Abdul Karim Zito, GHANAsoccernet can report.This comes amid growing reports of a decision by the Kumasi-based club to sack the experienced tactician following the teamâ??s defeat to Aduana FC in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 over the weekend.Speaking to Akoma FM in an interview, the Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Sarfo Duku, has provided some clarity.â??We are yet to make a final decision.

Ghanaian forward Henry Addo was the difference-maker as OFK Beograd claimed a 2â??0 home win over Cukaricki in the Serbian Super Liga.The lively attacker opened the scoring on 32 minutes, finishing clinically to put the hosts in front after a balanced start at Stadion Kraljevica. His movement across the front line constantly troubled the visitors, stretching the Cukaricki defence and creating space for his teammates. Addoâ??s work out of possession also set the tone, with

English-Ghanaian striker Daniel Agyei came off the bench to fire Kocaelispor to a vital 2â??1 away victory over Kayserispor with a ruthless second-half brace.Introduced at half-time, Agyei broke the deadlock on 65 minutes, racing onto a pass from Ahmet Oguz before finishing confidently for 1â??0. He struck again eight minutes later, timing his run perfectly to turn in Darko Churlinovâ??s low cross and put Kocaelispor firmly in control at 2â??0.Kayserispor, who had dominated

Ghana forward Inaki Williams took his son out for the first time following his birth last month during Athletic Bilbao's La Liga game against Levante. The Athletic Bilbao captain and his wife presented their first child, Niko, who he named after his teammate and brother Nico Williams, to the fans of the club in the 4-2 victory over Levante.Niko was born on New Year's Day and became the newest member of the Williams family."A special afternoon today at the Cathedral.

Borussia Dortmund have officially launched the BVB International Academy Ghana, marking the clubâ??s first International Academy on the African continent.The academy opens in Accra in February 2026 and represents a significant step in youth football development in Ghana.The project is established in partnership with Accra Shooting Stars FC and will provide structured football education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18. Participants will be trained using Borussia Dortmundâ??s

Ghana U20 head coach Charles Sampson has admitted that his sideâ??s hesitancy in the final third cost them crucial goals in their 2-2 draw with South Africa at the Accra Sports Stadium.The result, in the third round of the 2026 FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers, saw the Black Princesses twice take the lead only to see it slip away.Only Agnes Yeboah and Linda Owusu Ansah found the net despite several chances created, while a late goal for Ghana was controversially disallowed

Ghanaian midfielder Mawuli Mensah was handed his debut just days after joining Real Zaragoza from La Liga side Real Betis. The hardworking midfielder started for Zaragoza as they engaged Eibar at the Ibercaja Estadio on Saturday afternoon.The 22-year-old lasted 67 minutes before he was replaced by Ivorian Paul Akouokou as Zaragoza shared the spoils with Eibar."Very happy about my debut in La Liga 2 and with this shirt Real Zaragoza. Not so much with the result, we deserved

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has revealed the personal toll that poor results take on him, stating he doesn't sleep when the club loses.The veteran coach has faced growing scrutiny following Kotokoâ??s elimination from the FA Cup at home to Aduana FC in the round of 16, a result that intensified calls for his dismissal.Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, Zito admitted that disappointing results weigh heavily on him, affecting his rest and peace of mind.The coach also acknowledged

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has made it clear that he is committed to staying with the club, even as calls for his sacking grow louder amid inconsistent results.Zito addressed the pressure surrounding his tenure, emphasizing his belief in the team and his desire to experience future success with the club firsthand.The experienced coach has faced heightened scrutiny following Kotokoâ??s elimination from the FA Cup at home against Aduana FC in the round of 16.Despite the

Ghana U20 womenâ??s head coach Charles Sampson has expressed confidence that his players will be mentally prepared for their crucial reverse fixture against South Africa following a tense first-leg draw in Accra.The Black Princesses twice saw their lead slip away in Sundayâ??s clash at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Agnes Yeboah opening the scoring and Linda Owusu Ansah adding a second-half goal.Despite their efforts, the match ended 2-2, leaving Ghana with a challenging task

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has challenged his team to produce a decisive performance in South Africa after a dramatic 2-2 draw in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers.Sundayâ??s encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium ended in a thrilling stalemate, leaving Ghana with work to do ahead of the return leg in Johannesburg.The draw, while entertaining, leaves the Black Princesses needing a victory on South African soil to progress to

Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has chalked a new milestone in his career in the French Ligue 1 after featuring in Stade Rennais' game against RC Lens. The Black Stars right-back reached 100 appearances in Ligue 1 following Rennais' defeat to title-chasers Lens at the weekend.Seidu replaced Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal after 30 minutes to mark his latest achievement, appearing in his 37th league game for the Red and Blacks.His previous 67 games in the league came during his time

Ghana international goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been named in the League of Ireland Team of the Week following an outstanding performance on the opening weekend of the new season.Anang was the standout performer and deservedly earned the Man of the Match award as St. Patrickâ??s Athletic played out a goalless draw against rivals Bohemian FC at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.The highly anticipated encounter attracted a large crowd and lived up to expectations in intensity, with Anangâ??s

Manchester United have intensified their interest in Ghana youngster Caleb Yirenkyi after sending scouts to watch the FC Nordsjaelland star in the Superliga against Sonderjyske. The highly-rated midfielder has been attracting interest from clubs in England with Arsenal also joining the pursuit of the Right to Dream Academy graduate.Yirenkyi's stock has risen in the past few months and he is viewed as the next biggest export from the Denmark-based club, and could follow the

â? Brazilian female creators crafted artworks for each Host City as part of the event brandTournament is set to be an epic celebration of football and local culture.â? Match schedule announcement is the next milestone on the road to the 2027 extravaganzaâ? Multimedia assets are available for members of the media to download for editorial purposes via the FIFA Digital HubWith exactly 500 days to go until the FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup Brazil 2027, the first edition of

Accra Great Olympics have been rocked by the sudden resignation of General Manager Eric Alagidede, who has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.The respected football administrator brings his tenure at the capital-based club to an abrupt end after just eight months in charge, leaving supporters and stakeholders surprised at a critical stage of the season. While the circumstances surrounding his decision remain unclear, sources

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has held strategic discussions with the Mayor of Tamale, Alhaji Adam Abubakari Takoro, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration and accelerate football development across the Northern Regions.The meeting formed a key component of the GFA Presidentâ??s broader stakeholder consultations within the three Northern Regions â?? a tour designed to foster inclusive dialogue, strengthen institutional partnerships,

Accra Hearts of Oak SC have gleefully mocked their fiercest rivals after Kotokoâ??s FA Cup elimination as they two giants prepare to face-off in the Super Clash on Sunday.The Porcupine Warriors were knocked out in the Round of 16 following a tense, grueling goalless draw that ended in a 4â??2 penalty shootout defeat at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium against Aduana FC. The result compounded what has already been a turbulent Cup campaign for Ghanaâ??s giants.Sensing an opportunity

Ghana footballâ??s fiercest rivalry will once again take center stage as Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak lock horns in a mouthwatering Super Clash on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 5pm in Kumasi.The blockbuster encounter, confirmed by the Ghana Football Association as part of its Matchday 22 broadcast selections, promises drama, intensity, and pride as two of the nationâ??s most decorated clubs battle for supremacy.The Porcupine Warriors, Asante Kotoko SC, head into the clash