The Court Of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has confirmed receiving an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation challenging the decision to strip the nation of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.Registered on 25 March 2026, the appeal sets the stage for a high-profile legal battle that could reshape the outcome of one of Africaâ??s most prestigious football tournaments.The Senegalese FA is seeking to overturn the ruling by the Confederation of African Football, arguing

Germany and Arsenal forward Kai Havertz says he is ready for the games against Switzerland and Ghana in the March international window. The former Chelsea attacking midfielder, who has been named the vice captain of Germany, is making a return to the Die Manschaft after 16 months following his absence from the national team due to injuries.However, ahead of the matches against the Swiss and the Black Stars, Havertz disclosed his is fully fit and ready for game time."I feel

The Federation International of Football Association (FIFA) today launched of its Football for Schools programme in Cameroon, at the Bastos public school marking a major milestone at the intersection of football development, education, and the promotion of African production value chains.Cameroon is now the very first country in the world to benefit from and use T-shirts and polo shirts produced under the â??Cotton Partnership,â? a joint initiative led in collaboration with

Austria midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is expecting a competitive and entertaining encounter when his side faces Ghana in an upcoming international friendly in Vienna.The match, scheduled for Friday, forms part of Austriaâ??s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Ralf Rangnick using the fixture to assess his squad against non-European opposition.Chukwuemeka, one of the new faces in the Austria squad, has already settled into the teamâ??s environment during their

Austria and TSG Hoffenheim midfielder Alexander Prass believes the upcoming international friendly against Ghana will be a good test for the Europeans ahead of the FIFA World Cup in North America. Austria will host the Black Stars at the Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna on Friday as part of preparations for the tournament in June and July.The Europeans has been drawn in Group J alongside Jordan, Argentina and Algeria, and the game against Ghana will serve as a good test against

Austria have intensified preparations for their upcoming international friendly against Ghana, with Ralf Rangnickâ??s side currently training at the Marbella Football Center in Spain.The European side will face Ghana on Friday, March 27 at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, before taking on South Korea a few days later as part of their build-up to the 2026 World Cup.Austriaâ??s camp has included several new faces, with Carney Chukwuemeka, Paul Wanner, David Affengruber and

Bayer Leverkusen winger Ernest Poku believes his recent form in the Bundesliga validates his decision to move to Germany, noting a significant improvement in his clinical efficiency in front of goal.After making the jump from AZ Alkmaar in August 2025, the Dutch youth international has quickly become a vital component of the Bundesliga sideâ??s attacking rotation, already nearing his career-best scoring figures.Reflecting on his development, Poku admitted that while his pace

Bayer Leverkusen forward Ernest Poku says he is keeping his international future open, with Ghana, the Netherlands and Germany all still in contention.The 22-year-old, who has represented the Netherlands at youth level, insists no decision has been made as he waits for formal approaches from the three nations.â??Netherlands, Ghana and Germany are also options, but I havenâ??t heard from all three yet. I can only wait...â? he said, as quoted by sportnieuws.nl.Poku, regarded

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has declared that the Black Stars will not enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as underdogs, asserting that the team is prepared to face global giants with total confidence.Speaking at a high-profile fundraising launch at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Friday, March 20, Okraku addressed a crowd of corporate leaders and government officials, including President John Dramani Mahama.During his address, Okraku struck a defiant tone regarding

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has declared that the Black Stars no longer fear elite opposition as they prepare for a high-profile international friendly against Germany.Speaking during a fundraiser for Ghanaâ??s participation at the 2026 World Cup, Okraku emphasized a shift in the national team's mentality under head coach Otto Addo.The GFA President noted that while a fixture against a powerhouse like Germany might have caused trepidation in the

Former Ghana international, Nii Odartey Lamptey beleives Otto Addo and his technical team will deliver at the 2026 World Cup slated for this summer. After failing to guide the team to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for over two decades, Otto Addo guided the Black Stars to secure qualification to the Mundial.The senior national team wrapped up 2025 without losing a game as they finished on top of their group after World Cup qualifiers.Despite calls

Former Ghana coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has warned the Black Stars not to underestimate the challenge Panama will present in their opening fixture at the 2026 World Cup tournament.The global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, with Ghana securing one of Africaâ??s nine automatic slots.The West African powerhouse has been paired in Group L against Panama, one-time champions England and 2018 finalists,

Former Ghana coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor believes the Black Stars has been drawn in a manageable group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the team can navigate the fixtures successfully and advance to the knockout stages.The global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, with Ghana securing one of Africaâ??s nine automatic slots.Following the draw in Washington last year, the

Head coach of Gor Mahia Charles Kwablan Akonnor has called on Ghana coach Otto Addo to consider midfielder Enoch Morison for a Black Stars call-up following his swashbuckling performances in Kenyan top-flight.The former Asante Kotoko midfielder has been a standout performer in the Kenyan Premier League, delivering a remarkable 15 Man-of-the-Match displays in just 25 appearances.His outstanding performance has propelled Gor Mahia to the top of the league standings, accumulating 56

Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has strongly criticised the decision to strip his country of the Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting the team earned the trophy on the pitch.Gueye, reacting to the controversial ruling that awarded the title to Morocco, described the decision as unfair and out of line with what transpired during the final.â??I think this decision is just ridiculous. We won the game on the pitch, not in offices, and as a Senegalese player Iâ??m proud

WAFU B President and Ghana FA boss Kurt Okraku has reaffirmed his commitment to developing young referees across the region after opening a training workshop at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The workshop, which targets emerging refereeing talent, forms part of efforts to strengthen football development in West Africa. It brings together young officials, including participants from Ghanaâ??s â??Catch Them Youngâ? programme, to gain practical experience

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has outlined the strategic measures he believes were key to the Black Stars securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghanaâ??s senior national team had been under intense scrutiny after failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in more than 20 yearsâ??a setback that triggered widespread frustration and led to a noticeable drop in fan support at matches.However, fortunes have since shifted. Upon

Former Ghana assistant coach and current Hearts of Oak tactician, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, is in full support for the inclusion of England-born duo Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.With both players now reportedly showing renewed interest in representing Ghana, their omission from Addoâ??s 26-man squad for upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies against Austria and Germany has reignited debate among fans and pundits.Despite

The 2026 Honda Football Championship officially kicked off today Tuesday 24th March and was graved by several dignitaries including the Mayor of Tamale Metro, Hon. Alhaji Abubakari Adam Takoro, who performed the ceremonial kick off alongside Francis Lew-Dibahi, Deputy Manager at Honda Motor Southern Africa. His presence underscored the importance of the championship not only to sports development but also to youth engagement and community pride within the region.Other distinguished

Day 1 of the Honda Football Championship 2026 delivered excitement, drama, and early statements as teams in Group A and Group B battled it out under the lights in a thrilling opening round of fixtures.The first game saw University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) take on the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in a tightly contested encounter. UBIDS struck first in the 22nd minute through their number 6, Wale Isaac, who calmly found the back of the net.