The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has hinted that Asante Kotoko might return to the Baba Yara Stadium for their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The Porcupine Warriors were forced to play their home games at the Accra Sports Stadium since the playing surface of the Baba Yara Stadium was unfit to host international games.In the first leg of the preliminary round of games, Kotoko secured a 4-3 win against Kwara United on Sunday.However,

Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has revealed that steps are being taken to acquire pitch covers for the countryâ??s major sports facilities.Several national stadia have recently been deemed unfit to host matches, largely due to poor maintenance and the absence of protective covers for the playing surfaces.Speaking on Asempa FM, Mr Ampofo Ankrah admitted the issue had been overlooked in the past but assured that plans are now underway

Ghanaian youngster Rufai Mohammed is fast becoming one of the standout names in the Swedish Allsvenskan, earning plaudits for his commanding performances at the heart of IFK Värnamoâ??s defense.The 19-year-old, A product of Inter Allies FC who joined Värnamo on loan from IF Elfsborg at the start of the 2024/25 season, has quickly adapted to European football, displaying composure, strength, and all the qualities of a modern defender.Since making his debut ironically against

Ghanaian officials Selorm Yao Bless and Theophilus Aberenga Akugree have been appointed to oversee the WAFU B U-17 AFCON qualifying match between Benin and Nigeria, scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Yamoussoukro, Côte dâ??Ivoire.Yao Bless will serve as the centre referee, with compatriot Aberenga Akugree assigned as Assistant Referee 1. Togoâ??s Mifitahou Amidou will act as Assistant Referee 2, while Nigerâ??s Zouwaira Souley Sani Souley has been named

The 2025 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Championship served up another riveting matchday on Tuesday September 23, with both groups producing decisive results that sharpen the race for knockout qualification and highlights the tournamentâ??s reputation as Ghanaâ??s leading showcase for emerging football talent at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Group AGreater Accra reinforced their status as title favourites, recording a composed 2â??0 victory

French-Ghanaian midfielder Edwin Quarshie played a key role as Le Mans earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Grenoble in Ligue 2 on Tuesday night at the Stade Marie-Marvingt.Quarshie started the game and showed great energy in midfield, lasting 66 minutes before being substituted. His highlight came in first-half stoppage time when he bravely rose to head the ball into Dame Guèyeâ??s path, who smashed home the only goal of the game. It was a moment that lifted the home crowd and

Former Medeama Sporting Club talisman, Kwasi Donsu, was on target for Tarxien Rainbows FC on Tuesday night in their 3-1 defeat at home to Hibernians FC in the Maltese Premier League.The midfielder started the Round 6 fixture for his team and lasted the entire duration of the contest at Tony Bezzina Stadium.On the matchday, Hibernians FC dominated the encounter, scoring in the 17th minute through Cleiton to take the lead.In injury time of the first half, the visitors equalised again,

Bibiani GoldStars CEO Akwasi Adu has defended the club's controversial decision to part ways with title-winning coach Frimpong Manso by drawing parallels with high-profile dismissals in world football, notably referencing José Mourinho's past sackings.In an exclusive interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, Adu responded to criticism of the timing of Manso's departure - just months after guiding the club to their first-ever Ghana Premier League title - by emphasizing the

Multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, has shared his encounter with 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele. The celebrated rapper met the newly-crowned best player in the world during his visit to New York in 2022 through his footballer friend Memphis Depay.While Sarkodie had no idea of who Dembele was at that time, he spent a moment to learn about him as Depay introduced the two.Following his announcement as the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, Sarkodie shared

Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is one of three Hearts of Oak players named in the Team of the Week for Week 2 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The other players include Raphael Amponsah and Hussein Mohammed.Asare on Monday started in post for the Phobians and made some amazing saves to help the side secure a 1-0 win against Dreams FC for their first three points of the new league campaign.On the matchday, Raphael Amponsah was adjudged Man of the Match for his outstanding

Bibiani GoldStars' stunning decision to part ways with title-winning coach Frimpong Manso stemmed from an internal power struggle rather than poor results, according to the club's Chief Executive Officer Akwasi Adu.In an exclusive interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, Adu revealed the philosophical differences that led to Manso's departure just months after guiding the club to their historic first Ghana Premier League title."The decision to part ways with Coach Frimpong

The Ivory Coast U17 male national team put up a stellar performance on Tuesday evening, brushing aside the Ghana U17 side with a 3-0 victory in the WAFU B U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Ghanaâ??s U17 side, nicknamed the Black Starlets, commenced their campaign at the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Togo.Heading into todayâ??s encounter against Ivory Coast, the Starlets needed to secure a win at all costs to improve their chances of advancing to the next stage

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo is hoping his side AFC Bournemouth will triumph over Leeds United in their next Premier League match.In a high-stake clash on Saturday, September 27, 2025, Bournemouth will travel to face Leeds United in matchday six of the English top-flight.The Cherries were held to a pulsating goalless draw by Newcastle United at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday. However, the in-form Black Stars striker has set sights on securing victory against Leeds United in an

Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Jayden Addai scored his first Serie A goal to help Como 1907 to a comeback victory against Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. The winger, who was making his second Serie A appearance for the club, climbed off to the bench to make a huge impact after replacing Nicolas Gerrit Kuhn in the 61st minute. Addai received a pass from Nico Paz before twisting and turning his marker, and firing with his right foot to beat former Manchester United goalkeeper

The second day of the 2025 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Championship served up a feast of goals, drama and penalty shootouts on Sunday at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Northern Region roared back from their opening-day defeat with a 5â??2 demolition of Elite Academy (Bolga) in a seven-goal spectacle on the betPawa Pitch.Elsewhere, Greater Accra edged defending champions Western Region 7â??6 on penalties after a gripping goalless draw, while

Managing Director of Hearts of Oak, Delali Anku-Adiamah, has assured that the club will do everything possible to secure their first win of the season against Dreams FC. The Phobian Club will be hosted at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in the Matchday 2 games in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Having opened their season with a goalless scoreline against debutant side Hohoe United at the Accra Sports Stadium, Anku-Adiamah, speaking to Asempa FM

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has praised President John Mahama for his role in securing financial support for the 18 Ghana Premier League clubs.Each Premier League has been rewarded GHS1 million following a partnership deal that was announced between the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Adesa Production Limited (APL) before the start of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Adams revealed that the package was made possible by Mahamaâ??s direct intervention at the cabinet

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that government has extended financial support to Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.Each of the 18 Premier League sides has received GHC1 million following the launch of a partnership between the GPL and Adesa Production Limited before the season commenced.Speaking at the Jubilee House on Saturday, September 21, when Asante Kotoko and Bibiani GoldStars paid a courtesy call ahead of their CAF inter-club fixtures,