Panama coach Thomas Christiansen has stated that he expects to see similarities between South Africa and their 2026 FIFA World Cup opponent, Ghana.Panama will be hosted by the Bafana Bafana at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, 27 March, before playing against Hugo Broos' side again at the Cape Town Stadium on 31 March.The Central American side wants to use these fixtures as preparation for their opening World Cup match against African giants Ghana."The squad list

Eleven Wonders FC return to the Swedru Sports Stadium on Friday under mounting pressure, as their fight for survival takes on added urgency against FC Samartex 1996.The hosts are in deep trouble. An eight-game losing streak, without a single goal scored, has left Eleven Wonders rooted to the bottom of the table with just nine points from 25 matches. Their latest setback, a 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC, only deepened concerns around a side that has managed just 14 goals all season while

Hearts of Oak head to Kpando Stadium on Friday with clear pressure to respond, as their title ambitions begin to drift after a three-game winless run.The Phobians have let key opportunities slip in recent weeks and now sit five points off the top, a gap that could widen further without a strong result. For a side that has built its campaign on control and defensive discipline, the recent dip in cutting-edge has become a growing concern.Didi Dramaniâ??s men were held to a goalless

Asamoah Gyan says he expects a very good encounter between Ghana and England ahead of the 2026 World Cup this summer.The four-time African champions have been housed in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Ghana will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23. They will wrap up their group stage fixtures against Croatia on June 27.Speaking in New York during the unveiling of Ghanaâ??s World Cup jersey by PUMA, Gyan, who played at

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has cautioned that debutant players must compete for a starting berth in Black Stars. Ahead of the friendly games against Austria and Germany later this month, Otto Addo has announced a 26-man squad for the games, including four debutant players.The new faces include Derrick Luckassen, Marvin Senaya, Daniel Agyei, and Patrick Pfeiffer.Despite their inclusion in the squad, Asante Twum said the

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko says they are aiming to win the Ghana Premier League and the FA Cup. The Yellow and Mauve have booked their place in the semifinals of the FA Cup following a convincing win over Attram De Visser Academy at the Cape Coast Stadium last week.With Medeama also leading the Ghana Premier League table on 46 points after 25 matches, the club is firmly on track for a potential league and cup doubleâ??an achievement that would mark a major milestone

Former Accra Great Olympics head coach Prince George Koffie has boldly declared his ambition to one day lead the Ghana national football team, insisting he has what it takes to make a remarkable impact when given the opportunity.Renowned for his tactical sharpness and ability to inspire players, Koffie has built a well-travelled coaching résumé across Ghana and beyond. His managerial journey has seen him take charge of clubs such as Nzema Kotoko, New Edubiase United, Accra

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been unveiled as an investor in a new global chess tour, backing the Norway Chess organisation ahead of the launch of the Total Chess World Championship Tour.The initiative, supported by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), will feature four tournaments annually across different cities, with a world champion decided across fast classic, rapid and blitz formats. A pilot event is scheduled for later this year, with each season offering

Bechem United midfielder Emmanuel Sefah has bemoaned the teamâ??s current position in the Ghana Premier League standings, insisting that the team does not deserve to be in 13th place.The Hunters are winless in their last three matches and now find themselves just two points above the relegation zone.Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of Bechem Unitedâ??s encounter against Aduana FC, Sefah admitted that the team is under pressure and must find a way to get back to winning

FIFA has introduced new regulations requiring every team in its women's football tournaments to include at least one female head coach or assistant coach, in a move aimed at accelerating gender representation in the sport.The requirements take effect this year across the Under-17 and Under-20 Women's World Cups and the Women's Champions Cup.The decision, ratified at the FIFA Council, mandates at least two female staff members on the bench, with one in a head coach

Former Football Kenya Federation president Sam Nyamweya has joined the growing chorus of African football figures condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the ruling as fundamentally flawed.In a sharp critique, Nyamweya questioned the legal basis for overturning a result that was decided on the pitch."This is not only an unprecedented but also an exceptionally serious decision based

Former Liberian president and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah has publicly distanced himself from claims that he supports the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.In a statement, Weah described circulating reports linking him to approval of the ruling as completely false."I also want to use this opportunity to clarify that social media posts widely circulating, claiming that I

Former Liberian president and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah has joined the growing list of football icons condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, urging the Court of Arbitration for Sport to step in and restore the original result.In a strongly worded statement, Weah described the ruling as a damaging blow to the credibility of African football."This decision has further scarred and blemished

Didier Drogba has delivered a powerful message following the Confederation of African Football's controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, warning that the integrity of the sport hangs in the balance.In a statement that has resonated across the continent, Drogba emphasized that the ruling represents more than just a dispute over silverware."We must not allow ambiguity and politics to steal the joy of victory from our people,"

Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has joined the chorus of voices condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, reminding the continent that millions witnessed the Teranga Lions' triumph on the pitch.In a passionate statement, Drogba invoked the collective memory of fans who watched the final unfold in real-time."We all watched Senegal fight bravely and defeat Morocco in a historic final. But

Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has added his voice to the growing chorus of outrage over the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the ruling as a devastating blow to the credibility of African football.In a strongly worded statement, the former Chelsea striker expressed disbelief that a result decided on the pitch could be overturned months later in a boardroom."We all watched Senegal fight

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has spoken publicly for the first time about the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco, admitting the news brings joy despite arriving months after the final.Speaking after helping Al-Hilal secure their spot in the King's Cup final with a penalty shootout victory, Bounou addressed the ruling in an interview."The AFCON? Honestly, it's news

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has described the Confederation of African Football's decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title as welcome but long overdue.Speaking after helping Al-Hilal secure their place in the King's Cup final with a penalty shootout victory, Bounou was asked about the ruling that stripped Senegal of the trophy and declared Morocco champions."The AFCON? Honestly, it's news that arrived very late, but as a Moroccan and

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has lifted the lid on the disciplinary issues that rocked his squad in the days following their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, revealing that unacceptable behaviour forced him to drop several players.The veteran Belgian tactician, who led Bafana Bafana to the Round of 16 in Morocco, disclosed that the problems emerged almost immediately after the team's return home."Three, four days after we came back from the AFCON, we saw things that

FIFA has officially mandated a "female-first" coaching requirement for all womenâ??s national teams, a landmark shift aimed at breaking the glass ceiling in international football.Under the new regulations approved on March 19, 2026, every nation competing in FIFA-sanctioned womenâ??s tournaments must ensure their technical bench includes either a female head coach or at least one female assistant coach.The rule effectively ends the era of all-male coaching staffs