Former Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has drawn a striking comparison between managing the Porcupine Warriors and handling one of world footballâ??s biggest national teams, stressing the job carries immense prestige and pressure similar to coaching Brazil.Ogum, who is currently in charge of the Black Starlets, has enjoyed two spells with the Kumasi-based giants, guiding them to the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League title during his first stint before returning

Mohamed Salah will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a hamstring injury, according to Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan.The Liverpool forward was forced off in the 59th minute during his sideâ??s 3-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Anfield. Salah appeared to sustain the injury while sprinting, and he waved to supporters before heading straight down the tunnel.Initial uncertainty surrounded the severity of the problem, but Hassan has now confirmed

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II has directed that the remaining balance of Dominic Frimpongâ??s contract be paid in full to his family following the playerâ??s death.The owner of Aduana FC has also instructed that Frimpongâ??s monthly salary be honoured as part of efforts to support the bereaved family during this period.Frimpong had signed a permanent deal with Aduana before joining Berekum Chelsea on loan in January until the end of the season.The young forward died

Yaw Yeboah delivered a standout display for Qingdao Hainiu, capping it with a late assist in their impressive 4â??1 home victory over Shandong Taishan in the Chinese Super League.The Ghanaian attacker was lively throughout, constantly stretching the visitorsâ?? back line and threatening on the counter.His big moment arrived in the 79th minute when he drove at the Shandong defence before picking out Yonghao Jin, who finished clinically to make it 3â??0 and effectively kill

Mohammed Kudus is facing fresh scrutiny over his career trajectory after his former agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch claimed the midfielder is no longer progressing as expected.Speaking in an interview on EN OFF, Mendelewitsch offered a her assessment of the Ghana international, with whom she worked closely for several years before their professional relationship ended ahead of his high-profile switch from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur prior to the 2025-2026 campaign.Her remarks

Former Ghana international John Paintsil has expressed delight after his outfit, John Paintsil Football Academy, successfully defended their Zone 5 crown in the 2025/26 SOCCABET Division Two League.The former Black Stars defender described the feat as a significant milestone, commending the teamâ??s consistency, discipline and determination in securing back-to-back league titles.â??Winning the league back-to-back is a proud moment for us,â? Paintsil said, reflecting on

Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane hailed the resurgence of Romeo Lavia following the midfielderâ??s commanding display in the Bluesâ?? 1â??0 FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United on Sunday.The win, which secures Chelsea a place in the final against Manchester City, was defined by a dominant midfield performance.Speaking after the match, McFarlane emphasized that Lavia is finally finding his rhythm after a cautious return from the injury struggles that have

Mohammed Kudusâ?? former representative has publicly attributed the end of their working relationship to influence from the playerâ??s inner circle.French agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch revealed in an interview that family pressure played a decisive role in bringing their partnership to a close.The separation occurred just before Kudus completed his reported £55 million move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the 2025â??2026 season.Reflecting on the breakdown,

Ghana U17 coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has expressed strong confidence ahead of the Black Starletsâ?? return to the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Ghana have been drawn in a competitive Group D alongside Senegal, Algeria and South Africa, setting up a challenging path in their first appearance at the tournament in nearly a decade.Despite the tough opposition, Ogum believes his side has the quality to compete and make a strong impression.â??Our chances are very high.

Ghana U17 coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has offered a glimpse into his personal life, sharing his food preferences, music taste and interests away from football.Speaking on the GFA Podcast with Patrick Akoto, Ogum said he enjoys traditional Ghanaian meals, naming fufu with groundnut soup as his favourite, while adding that he is also comfortable with banku and okro stew.Beyond food, the Black Starlets coach revealed a strong appreciation for highlife music, identifying Daddy Lumba as

Former Asante Kotoko and Ghana midfielder Yussif Chibsah has urged football authorities to introduce a quota system to improve the assessment and inclusion of home-based players in the Black Stars.His proposal comes amid ongoing debate over the representation of Ghana Premier League players in the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for this summer.Speaking to Citi Sports, the former Ghana U-23 captain at the 2004 Athens Olympics said a structured quota approach

Prosper Narteh Ogum says his coaching journey was shaped by a childhood dream of becoming a professional footballer, a path he eventually abandoned due to family pressure.The Ghana U17 coach, speaking on the GFA Podcast with Patrick Akoto, revealed he had ambitions of playing at the highest level during his early years.â??I think it is all about passion. Itâ??s about the drive to do what makes me happy. As a child, I wanted to be a footballer. I was a centre forward,â?

Semper Fi FC secured their 14th win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Zone Three leaders Port City FC in an Access Bank Division One League clash at the McDan Sports Complex on Sunday.Semper Fi made a strong start and took the lead in the 17th minute through Samuel Adonteng Owusu, who finished off a well-worked move. Just three minutes later, Ebenezer Kobia doubled the advantage with a fine strike, putting the hosts firmly in control.Despite facing a side that had already secured

Aduana Football Club have officially announced the funeral arrangements for their late player, Dominic Frimpong, following his tragic death earlier this month.In a press statement released on Sunday, the club confirmed that the final funeral rites for the 20-year-old will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Assin Dansame, where family members, teammates, and figures from the football community are expected to gather to pay their last respects.Frimpong lost his life after an

Ghanaian defender Rockson Yeboah has received massive praise following his sensational bicycle kick goal for IFK Goteborg in their 2-2 derby draw against GAIS in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday.The 21-year-old centre-back produced a moment of brilliance in the 25th minute at the iconic Gamla Ullevi, executing an audacious overhead kick that crashed in off the crossbar to give his side the lead.The goal has since drawn widespread admiration, with many hailing it as one of the standout

Asante Kotoko have reportedly opened discussions with Maxwell Konadu over a potential return to the club as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.The Porcupine Warriors are in the market for a new head trainer following the resignation of Karim Zito.His departure was followed by another setback, with interim coach Prince Yaw Owusu also stepping down from his role.In the interim, youth team coach Abdul Gazale has been handed the responsibility to steer the team until the end of

Ghanaâ??s newly appointed Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, is not earning the widely reported $100,000 monthly salary, sources close to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have clarified.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) officially unveiled the 73-year-old Portuguese tactician on Thursday, April 16, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, naming him as the new head coach of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz, a veteran manager who has previously

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised the early influence of Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo following his January move to the club from AFC Bournemouth.The 26-year-old has quickly settled at the Etihad Stadium, scoring eight goals across all competitions for City after netting ten times for Bournemouth before his transfer.Speaking to TNT Sports, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with the wingerâ??s seamless adaptation to his new environment and his versatility in attack.â??Itâ??s

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum says Ivory Coast will provide the ideal level of opposition as his side step up preparations for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this year.Ghanaâ??s U-17 team will face the Young Elephants in a double-header friendly in Abidjan as part of their build-up to the continental showpiece scheduled to be staged in Morocco.Both matches will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, with the first set for Tuesday,

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has outlined the importance of Ghanaâ??s upcoming double-header friendly matches against Ivory Coast as preparations intensify for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.Ghanaâ??s U-17 side will face the Young Elephants in two international friendlies ahead of the tournament, which will be staged in Morocco later this year.Both matches are set to take place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, with the first encounter scheduled