Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has sounded caution over Ghanaâ??s firepower as the two sides prepare for a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.The Black Stars boast attacking talents such as Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Inaki Williams, and Ibrahim Osman.While these players have struggled for consistency at international level, Saintfiet insists their quality remains undeniable.â??If you look at the

Leicester City manager Martí Cifuentes has shed light on why Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku was absent from the Black Stars squad during the September international break.Issahaku was not included in the Ghana squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Mali despite being in top form.Cifuentes explained that the club opted to prioritise Issahakuâ??s fitness as he continues to build up after returning from a long-term injury. â??Weâ??re

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed confidence that Ghana can overcome Mali in Mondayâ??s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier to cement their position at the top of Group I.Speaking ahead of the game at the Accra Sports Stadium, Addo said his team remains in control of their qualification destiny and must seize the opportunity to extend their lead.â??As long as we have it in our own hands, Iâ??m very, very positive. And we have to still keep it in our own hands.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has underscored the importance of leadership within his squad ahead of Ghanaâ??s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday.Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Addo praised captain Jordan Ayew for his influence on and off the pitch, stressing that the Leicester City forwardâ??s experience is vital to guiding the team through challenging moments.â??In general, we have different kinds of

Blacoe Soccer Queens have officially confirmed the release of 14-year-old prodigy, Roda Musa, to Ghanaian giants Hasaacas Ladies FC for further development. Roda, a versatile and highly promising young talent, has been one of Blacoe Soccer Queensâ?? brightest prospects. Known for her two-footed ability, relentless pressing, and remarkable ball control, she has quickly earned a reputation as one of the mostexciting young female players in the region.Blacoe Soccer Queens, based

The Accra Sports Stadium braces for a blockbuster showdown tonight as Ghana host Mali in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Both nations are eyeing top spot in Group I, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM local time.The Black Stars enter the fixture under pressure after a frustrating 1-1 draw away to Chad in Nâ??Djamena last Thursday. Otto Addoâ??s men controlled the game but conceded late, leaving their qualification hopes delicately poised.Victory in Accra has become non-negotiable,

Wa Power Sporting Club have confirmed the appointment of David Nyaaba as head coach ahead of the 2025/26 Division One League season.Nyaaba arrives with a strong reputation, having guided Techiman Eleven Wonders back to the Ghana Premier League last season through tactical discipline and consistency.After parting ways with Wonders at the end of the campaign, the coach was courted by several Division One sides, but Wa Power won the race for his signature.The clubâ??s hierarchy

Wa Power Sporting Club have appointed Stephen Puro Jnr as their new Chief Executive Officer ahead of the 2025/26 Division One League season.The announcement was made at a colourful ceremony at the Duori-Naa Palace in Wa on Saturday, September 6, where the Life Patron of the club, Duori-Naa Abdulai Taasung, formally welcomed and blessed Puroâ??s appointment.The young football administrator comes with a rising reputation, having guided Techiman Eleven Wonders back to the Ghana

Head of Player Relations at the Professional Football Association of Ghana (PFAG), Yussif Chibsah, says the Black Stars cannot afford to lose against Mali. The Black Stars will host the Eagles of Mali today at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Matchday 8 games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.The senior national team has come under criticism after drawing 1-1 against Chad in the Matchday 7 games in N'Djamena last week.Ahead of the crucial game, Chibsah has urged the

Ghana coach Otto Addo has pledged that the Black Stars will give their all as they gear up to host Mali on Monday in a critical 2026 World Cup qualifier.The pledge comes in the wake of last weekâ??s 1-1 draw against Chad in Nâ??Djamena, where Ghana looked set for victory before Celestine Ecau struck in the final minutes to cancel out Jordan Ayewâ??s 17th-minute opener. The result saw both teams share the spoils.Looking ahead to Matchday 8, the Black Stars return to the

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is convinced that playing at home against Mali will be much easier for his team compared to the game against Chad.In the Matchday 7 games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw against Chad in N'Djamena last Thursday.However, Addo and his charges will host the Eagles of Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium today, September 8, in the Matchday 8 games in the qualifiers.Speaking ahead of the game, the gaffer is confident the

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has expressed shock over Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The four time African champions will not compete in the tournament scheduled to be hosted in Morocco later this year after failing to secure qualification.After six matches played during the qualifiers, the Black Stars failed to record a single win, finishing at the bottom with just three points making it the first time in over two decades

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has declined to confirm whether defender Alexander Djiku will start in Mondayâ??s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium.Djiku missed Ghanaâ??s 1-1 draw with Chad in Nâ??Djamena last Thursday after travelling to Moscow for medical checks. His potential return has been a major talking point ahead of the decisive Group I fixture, but Addo insists he will not reveal his line-up plans.â??I will never

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo insists Ghana remain firmly in control of their qualification destiny despite Thursdayâ??s draw with Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Ghana conceded late in Nâ??Djamena to settle for a 1-1 draw, a result that narrowed their lead at the top of Group I. Comorosâ?? win on Sunday saw them move to within a point of the Black Stars, but Addo believes the situation remains in Ghanaâ??s hands.â??The positive truth is that nothing

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has downplayed criticism of his record and says he is unconcerned about the possibility of being sacked ahead of Ghana's crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali in Accra.Since the start of his second stint in charge, Addoâ??s numbers have not been overly impressive on paper.In 15 matches, he has recorded five wins, five draws and five defeats. His side has scored 27 goals, conceded 18, and managed only four clean sheets, amounting

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has brushed aside concerns about the condition of the Accra Sports Stadium pitch ahead of his sideâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghana on Monday, September 5.Speaking to the press before the encounter, the Belgian trainer stressed that he is not the type of coach to dwell on pitch conditions, insisting that both teams will play under the same circumstances.â??I have only seen pictures of the pitch. I am not the type of coach who talks

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has confirmed that debutant Derrick Kohn is still awaiting FIFA clearance to be eligible for Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8.Kohn, born in Germany, earned his first call-up for the September doubleheader against Chad and Mali but missed Thursdayâ??s 1-1 draw in Nâ??Djamena due to incomplete documentation.â??So, yeah, we had a lot of difficulties in Chad. One was also

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says his team is determined to respond strongly when they face Mali in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Speaking at the pre-match press conference at the stadiumâ??s Media Centre, Addo admitted that the 1-1 draw against Chad in Nâ??Djamena left the entire squad frustrated but insisted that lessons have been learned.â??The whole team, everybody was very disappointed after the draw in Chad.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed South African referee Badi Luxolo as the centre referee for Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I qualifier against Mali on Monday. The 30-year-old Luxolo will be supported by compatriot Cledwin Baloyi as Assistant Referee II and Lesothoâ??s Phatsoane Souru as Assistant Referee I. Namibiaâ??s Naftal Mweshitsama Negongo will act as the fourth official. Moroccan referee Guezzaz Mohammed has been named Referee Assessor,

Ghana midfielder Baba Iddrisu has finally returned to action for UD Almeria, 286 days after suffering a serious injury that kept him on the sidelines since November 2024.The 29-year-old marked his comeback during Almeríaâ??s trip to Anoeta for their Spanish Segunda Division clash against Real Sociedad B, a game that carried special significance for the player who had been out of competitive football for more than nine months.Babaâ??s injury occurred on November 26, 2024,