FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Sunday as Cameroon secured their first continental title with a 3-0 victory over Malawi.Infantino's presence at the final comes at a difficult time for his leadership of world football, with growing opposition from some of FIFA's confederations and senior officials.The presidents of UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF recently issued an open letter expressing

Ghana youth international Foster Apetorgbor came off the bench to score a stunning winner as Sandefjord secured a 2-1 away victory over Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Sunday.The 18-year-old was introduced in the 53rd minute and needed just four minutes to make an impact, producing a spectacular strike in the 57th minute to put Sandefjord back in front.Sandefjord had taken the lead through Oscar Kapskarmo in the 28th minute, but Daniel Karlsbakk restored parity for

Attram De Visser and Nsuopon Fidelity will battle for third place in the 2026 X1 DOL Super Cup when they meet at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Tuesday.The third-place play-off is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., with both sides looking to finish the competition with a victory after missing out on the final.Attram De Visser suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Semper Fi in the semi-final.They had earlier drawn 3-3 with Debibi United before losing 2-0 to Ebusua Dwarfs. They recovered to beat

Semper Fi will face Ebusua Dwarfs in the final of the 2026 X1 Energy Drink DOL Super Cup after both sides successfully navigated their respective semi-final ties.Semper Fi booked their place in the final with a 1-0 victory over Attram De Visser, having earlier topped Group B with five points.The Accra-based side remain unbeaten in the competition and are yet to concede a goal, setting up an impressive defensive record ahead of the final.Ebusua Dwarfs, meanwhile, advanced after a

Cameroon will receive a $2 million prize for winning the 2026 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, doubling the financial reward from the previous edition.The Indomitable Lionesses secured the lucrative prize after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.The $2 million payout represents a 100 percent increase from the $1 million awarded to the previous champions, underlining the growth in the financial value of the women's competition.Cameroon

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko says he would be willing to take charge of the Black Stars if given the opportunity.Ghana are currently without a substantive head coach following the reported departure of Carlos Queiroz after disagreements with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over his demands.The Black Stars are expected to regroup in September as they begin preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Assistant

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko says the club are targeting qualification from the group stage of the CAF Champions League after securing the Ghana Premier League title.The Yellow and Mauve will represent Ghana in Africa's elite club competition after being crowned champions of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Medeama have been drawn against DR Congo giants TP Mazembe in the first round of the preliminary stage, setting up a difficult test for the Ghanaian champions.Tanko

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.The details below capture the minutes and the players' performances over the weekend as compiled by our US-based reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom. ENGLAND In the FA Community Shield, Antoine Semenyo played 90 minutes as Manchester City lost 3-0 to ArsenalJoseph Opoku scored as Swansea City overturned an early deficit to defeat

Cameroon have won the TotalEnergies CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after beating Malawi 3-0 in the final on Sunday.Marie Ngah scored twice, while Naomi Ndjoah Eto also found the net as the Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant first-half performance to finally claim the continental crown.The victory at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium ended Cameroon's long wait for WAFCON success after three previous final defeats.Having this one framed. ð??¸ð??#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026

Dutch defender of Ghanaian descent, Jeremie Frimpong, impressed for Liverpool on Sunday, providing an assist in their 2-0 friendly victory over Italian side Como.Frimpong started the match at Anfield and completed the full 90 minutes as Liverpool secured a comfortable win in their preparations for the 2026/27 season.The defender was influential in attack, setting up Cody Gakpo for the opening goal before helping Liverpool maintain their advantage.Liverpool took the lead in the 23rd

Ghanaian defensive midfielder Salifu Moro has joined Nejmeh SC from Libyan Premier League club Al-Taâ??awon, completing a move to the Lebanese Premier League on 16 August 2026.The 27-year-old, who was born in Tarkwa, is a right-footed midfielder and stands 1.91m tall. He arrives at Nejmeh after a brief spell with Al-Taâ??awon, having joined the Libyan club in February 2026 after a period without a club.Moroâ??s move to Al-Taâ??awon followed his time with Egyptian club

Ghanaian midfielder Augustine Boakye is the subject of a reported link between Saint-Etienne and Norwich, with the 25-year-old currently playing in Ligue 2 and the English club competing in the Championship.Boakye has started both of Saint-Etienneâ??s league matches this season, recording one assist and featuring for 71% of the available minutes. The attacking midfielder has been involved from the beginning of the campaign as the French side assesses interest from England.The

Ghanaian midfielder Augustine Boakye has been linked with a move from Saint-Etienne to Wrexham, with the Championship club named as a possible destination for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder.Boakye has started both of Saint-Etienneâ??s Ligue 2 matches this season and has provided one assist. He has played 71% of the teamâ??s available league minutes, contributing to 17% of the clubâ??s goal involvement so far.The Ghana international joined Saint-Etienne on 13 July

Belgian teenager of Ghanaian descent, Jesse Bisiwu climbed off the bench to score a brace for Barcelona on Sunday as they defeated FC Basel 5-2 in a pre-season friendly match.The talented winger was introduced in the 79th minute in place of Xavi Espart, but needed only a short time to make his mark.Bisiwu scored twice in the closing stages as Barcelona finished the match strongly to secure a convincing victory.On the matchday, Barcelona opened the scoring in the 34th minute through

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the 2026/27 campaign could be his final season as a professional footballer.The 41-year-old Portugal captain made the revelation in an interview with Vogue magazine, saying he wants to end his career by leaving a lasting legacy.â??This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,â? Ronaldo said.The veteran forward has previously spoken about retirement, saying it could come within the next one or two years,

Italian-Ghanaian midfielder Wisdom Acquah is the subject of a reported move from Torino to Modena in Serie B.The 19-year-old defensive midfielder joined Torinoâ??s senior side from the clubâ??s Under-20 team on 1 July 2026 and is contracted until 30 June 2029. Acquah has yet to make an appearance for Torino this season, with the club having played one match in the Italy Cup.Acquah, who was born in Calcinate, Italy, has represented both Italian and Ghanaian footballing backgrounds

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo and his Manchester City teammates suffered a disappointment in the FA Community Shield on Sunday after losing 3-0 to Arsenal.The Black Stars attacker started the match for City and played the full 90 minutes, but could not help his side find a way past an Arsenal team that dominated the contest.The defeat denied Semenyo and his Manchester City teammates the opportunity to begin the new season with silverware.On the matchday, Arsenal needed only

The Black Princesses of Ghana have departed Ghana for Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U20 Womenâ??s World Cup.The 17-member squad, accompanied by the technical team, departed Accra for Poland on Sunday ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to run from 5 to 27 September 2026.17 Black Princesses together with the technical team depart Accra to Poland ahead of the FIFA U20 womenâ??s World Cup. #StrongerTogetherð??ªð?½ #ShineBlackPrincessesâ?¨#BringBackTheLove

Ghana midfielder James Akaminko, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Jordanian side Al-Khader.The 30-year-old central midfielder became unattached after leaving Tanzanian club Azam FC on 1 July 2026. Akaminko joined Azam in July 2022 from Ghanaian side Great Olympics, having previously spent part of his career with Medeama, Tema Youth and Ashanti Gold.His potential move to Al-Khader would represent a return to club football after his departure from Azam. The

Ghanaian attacker Joseph Opoku has backed his Swansea City side to secure a win in their next English Championship clash against Sheffield United.The winger was in action for his new club on Saturday, scoring an important goal to inspire the side to come from behind to beat Stoke City 2-1 on the opening weekend of the new season.Speaking after the contest, Opoku expressed his delight and praised the supporters for cheering the team on throughout the game.â??The fans are just