Ghanaian champions Medeama SC have departed for the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of Saturday's decisive CAF Champions League preliminary round second-leg clash against TP Mazembe.The Yellow and Mauves left Ghana on Tuesday evening for Lubumbashi, hoping to arrive early enough to prepare adequately for one of their biggest assignments of the season.Medeama head into the return leg trailing after suffering a narrow defeat to the Congolese giants in the first meeting.The

Ghanaian midfielder Vincent Klu Adjei has joined Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Wien on a season-long loan from FC Basel.The 18-year-old moved to the Swiss club in August after completing a permanent transfer from Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea.FC Basel have now opted to loan Klu Adjei to Austria Wien to gain valuable first-team experience.Klu Adjei spent three seasons at Berekum Chelsea before moving to Switzerland.During his time with the Berekum-based club, the attacking

Andre Ayew has congratulated his brother Jordan Ayew following his move to Sheffield United, urging the Ghana captain to continue enjoying football after their memorable summer together.Jordan completed a return to the Championship on Tuesday after Sheffield United announced his signing on a free transfer.The 34-year-old joined the Blades on a one-year contract after leaving Leicester City in July following the expiration of his deal with the Premier League club.Andréâ??s

André Ayew has reflected on the time he spent playing football with his brother Jordan Ayew during the summer, describing their reunion on the pitch as something that was needed.The two Ghana internationals spent several months together in Ghana, featuring in football matches at Nania Park in Legon as well as games in Tema and Kumasi.Their appearances at Nania Park, which attracted several other professional footballers, generated significant interest among football fans, with

Nikolas Nartey is moving closer to a comeback for VfB Stuttgart, with head coach Sebastian Hoeneb saying the midfielder could rejoin full team training as early as next week.After a muscular injury, the 26-year-old has already been doing a significant amount on his own and is now approaching the final stage of his recovery.Hoeneb sounded cautiously optimistic when discussing Narteyâ??s progress. â??Niko Nartey is already doing quite a lot,â? he said, adding that the club

Medeama, Nations FC and Ampem Darkoa Ladies presented their trophies to President John Mahama during a courtesy visit to the Jubilee House on Tuesday.The three clubs were invited to the seat of government following their success in Ghanaian football last season and their qualification to represent the country in continental competitions.Medeama presented the Ghana Premier League trophy after being crowned champions, while Nations FC presented the MTN FA Cup trophy following their

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has said he joined Sheffield United FC with a strong desire to make an impact.The English Championship club announced the signing of the experienced attacker on Tuesday, September 8.â??The Blades have filled the 25-man squad by completing the signing of an international striker whose last game was in the World Cup.â??The formalities have been completed on Jordan Ayew signing a one-year deal, and he links up with Chris Wilder's squad immediately,â?

President John Mahama has called for a revival of Ghanaian club football, admitting that the country's fortunes on the continent have declined.Mahama made the remarks on Tuesday when Medeama, Nations FC and Ampem Darkoa Ladies visited the Jubilee House following their domestic successes and qualification for continental competitions.â??Our fortunes at the club level have dwindled, and we need to find out why our club level soccer is not as strong as it used to be. We should

President John Mahama has rewarded Ampem Darkoa Ladies with $10,000 following their domestic success and participation in the WAFU B Champions League qualifiers.The Techiman-based side received the financial support when they joined Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club and MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC for a courtesy call on President Mahama at the Jubilee House on Tuesday.Ampem Darkoa won the women's league last season to earn the right to represent Ghana in

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced a special package for supporters ahead of their first home match of the 2026/27 league season against Heart of Lions.The Porcupine Warriors will welcome Heart of Lions to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday, September 13, as they seek their first victory of the campaign.Kotoko have encouraged supporters to turn out in large numbers by offering free access to selected stands for fans wearing the club's colours.In

President John Mahama has rewarded Nations FC with $20,000 following their domestic success and ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.The money was presented when the MTN FA Cup holders paid a courtesy call on the President at the Jubilee House.Nations FC are representing Ghana in the CAF Confederation Cup after winning the MTN FA Cup last season.The Premier League side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Malian club FC Diarra in the first leg of their preliminary round tie

President John Mahama has announced a GH¢342,000 (US$30,000) financial package for Medeama SC to support their CAF Champions League campaign.Medeama earned the support after winning the Ghana Premier League title last season and qualifying to represent the country in Africa's premier club competition.The Tarkwa-based side are currently facing TP Mazembe in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.Medeama suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to the DR Congo champions in

President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, saying Ghana has achieved more success in the women's game despite receiving less financial support than men's football.Mahama made the comments when Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC, MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC and Women's champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies paid a courtesy call on him ahead of their respective continental campaigns.The President said Ghana's women have delivered

Ghana star Antoine Semenyo has missed out on the 2026 Ballon dâ??Or shortlist despite an impressive club season that saw him win two trophies with Manchester City.Semenyo was widely regarded as Ghanaâ??s strongest hope of making the 30-man shortlist after an outstanding 2025/26 campaign.The forward scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 37 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth and Manchester City, before playing a role in City's trophy-winning campaign.He won

Africa will have two representatives on the 2026 men's Ballon dâ??Or shortlist, with Senegal star Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi among the 30 nominees.Mane, who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, earns a place on the shortlist after another strong season at club and international level.Hakimi is also nominated following an impressive campaign with Paris Saint-Germain.The Morocco international has established himself as one of the leading full-backs in

European Leagues and global players' union FIFPRO have expanded their legal action against FIFA to include concerns over the governing body's treatment of the women's game.European Leagues, which represents 53 professional divisions and 1,328 clubs across 34 countries, initially filed a complaint with the European Commission in October 2024 over FIFA's handling of the men's international calendar.The organisation has now extended the complaint to cover FIFA's

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has praised Jordan Ayew's experience and versatility after the Ghana captain completed his move to the Championship club.Ayew has signed a one-year deal with the Blades after joining as a free agent following the expiry of his Leicester City contract.Wilder believes the 34-year-old will add valuable experience to his squad.â??I spoke last week about being close to getting someone in from the free agent market, and things did move quite

Jordan Ayew has revealed that his move to Sheffield United came together quickly after manager Chris Wilder contacted him while he was in Ghana.The experienced forward said he did not hesitate when presented with the opportunity to return to English football.â??It happened really, really quick because I was in Ghana and the manager called me last week.â??I didn't think twice; I just took the opportunity, and the most important thing is for me to help the team and obviously

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United, signing a one-year contract with the Championship club.The 34-year-old forward joins the Blades as a free agent after his contract with Leicester City expired at the end of last season.Sheffield United have now filled their 25-man squad with the signing of the experienced Ghana international, who links up with Chris Wilder's squad immediately.Ayew's last competitive appearance came at the World Cup,

George Desmond Kamurasi, captain of a non-league football club in south-east London, is set to swap the football pitch for a royal throne after being chosen as the next leader of Ugandaâ??s Tooro people.The 36-year-old goalkeeper, who captains SE Dons in Bexleyheath, was selected by a 21-member royal succession committee on Friday to become the next omukama, or king, of Tooro.Kamurasi succeeds his cousin, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on August 27 after treatment