Newport County have secured the services of Ghanaian forward Nathan Opoku on loan from Leicester City until 31 December 2025, subject to EFL approval and international clearance.The 24-year-old arrives with a reputation as a prolific goalscorer from his time in the United States collegiate system and valuable professional experience in Europe.Opoku first rose to prominence at Lindsey Wilson College, where he scored 19 goals in 19 appearances before moving to Syracuse University.His

The Black Stars began preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers with 12 players taking part in their first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday evening.Ghana face Chad on Thursday before hosting Mali in Accra four days later.The initial group included 10 outfield players and two goalkeepers. Captain Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Elisha Owusu, and Gideon Mensah were the most experienced in camp, joined by Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Jerry Afriyie,

Ghana Premier League side Medeama Sporting Club have extended best wishes to defender Nurudeen Abdulai following his transfer to Scottish outfit Dunfermline Athletic FC.The Tarkwa-based club in a notice on Monday, September 1, indicated that the player has signed for the Scottish Championship side, making an important step forward in his career.In the notice, Medeama thanked Nurudeen for his contributions to the club during his stay and wished him success in the new chapter of his

Ghana Premier League side Medeama Sporting Club have confirmed the signing of striker Ibrahim Nurudeen.In an official club statement on Monday, September, it said the forward has joined on a two-year contract ahead of the new football season.â??Medeama Sporting Club is delighted to announce the signing of prolific striker Ibrahim Nurudeen on a two-year deal,â? the club statement said.It added, â??Nurudeen joins the Mauve and Yellow after parting ways with Sudanese side

Ghanaian centre-back Nurudeen Abdulai has completed a move to Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic from Medeama SC, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The highly-rated 21-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Pars after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee, with the deal subject to visa approval and international clearance.Abdulai arrives at East End Park with solid experience under his belt, having made over 75 appearances in the Ghana Premier League and

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially released the roster of match officials for the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League campaign, confirming the referees and assistant referees who will take charge of fixtures in Ghanaâ??s top-flight competition.The list features 28 referees and 28 assistant referees, representing a balanced blend of experience and emerging talent. Among them are six male FIFA referees and five FIFA assistant referees, all of whom have earned recognition

Joel Agyekum is close to taking an important step in his young career, with reports suggesting he could spend next season on loan at Viktoria Köln.The Hamburg-born defender has found his chances limited at HSV after the club strengthened its defense with new signings. A season in the 3. Liga could give the 20-year-old valuable minutes and room to grow.Agyekumâ??s story at HSV began when he joined the club at the age of 11. He rose steadily through the youth system before earning

Ghana international midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana has sealed a move to Serie A side Bologna FC 1909 from Atalanta BC, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The 21-year-old joins the Rossoblu on loan until June 30, 2026, with the club holding an option to make the deal permanent.Sulemana becomes the fifth Ghanaian in Bolognaâ??s history, following in the footsteps of Stephen Appiah, Kwadwo Asamoah, Godfred Donsah, and Afriyie Acquah.Born in 2003, Sulemana has been on the radar of the Ghana

Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana has completed a season-long loan move to Bologna from Atalanta, with the deal including an option to buy.The 22-year-old, who joined Atalanta from Hellas Verona in 2023, will now continue his development under Bolognaâ??s new manager Vincenzo Italiano, as the club prepares for a busy season that includes participation in the UEFA Europa League.Sulemana is highly regarded for his energy, ball-winning ability, and versatility in midfield, attributes

Besiktas is moving with quiet determination as it looks to bring Alexander Djiku to Istanbul on a permanent deal.The 31-year-old Ghanaian centre-back, currently with Fenerbahçe, has caught the attention of Besiktas officials who believe his presence could add strength and leadership to their backline.Behind closed doors, the Black Eagles club leaders are working tirelessly to shape a squad capable of handling the long and demanding season. Djikuâ??s ability to read the game,

German-born Ghanaian defender King Manu has sealed a loan move to FC Energie Cottbus from Fortuna Dusseldorf, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The 21-year-old central defender will represent the third-tier side until the end of the season, donning the number 2 jersey as he looks to gain more first-team experience.Energie head coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz expressed delight at the acquisition, highlighting Manuâ??s attributes and leadership qualities despite his young age.â??We

Bibiani GoldStars head coach Frimpong Manso says his sideâ??s narrow defeat to Asante Kotoko in the Super Cup is evidence that every fixture in the coming season will be demanding.The Miners were edged 1-0 at Dunâ??s Park on Sunday in the Champion of Champions clash, with Kotokoâ??s new signing Musah Hamzata striking from a set piece in the 70th minute to settle the contest.The result, which served as the seasonâ??s curtain-raiser, left the GoldStars boss reflecting

Techiman-based club Eleven Wonders have completed the signing of defender Edmund Afurapoe from Tema United on a season-long loan deal, as they continue to reshape their squad ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season.The young defender, who has impressed with his consistency and discipline at Tema United, will now get the chance to feature at the highest level of Ghanaian football.Afurapoe is expected to add depth and competition to the Wondersâ?? backline, which struggled

Bibiani GoldStars coach Frimpong Manso has admitted his sideâ??s lack of midfield compactness was decisive in their 1-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko in the Super Cup at Dunâ??s Park on Sunday.The highly anticipated clash, which served as the curtain-raiser for the new Ghana football season, was settled by a second-half strike from Kotokoâ??s new signing Musah Hamzata.The youngster converted from a set piece just before the 70th minute, silencing the home crowd and handing Kotoko

Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey has shared his excitement after completing his move to Italian outfit Fiorentina. The 24-year-old inked a four-year deal to join La Viola from English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.Lamptey, who started his career at Chelsea, is leaving England after spending most of his career in London. It is his first spell abroad and will be making his debut after the international break."Excited to be here, canâ??t wait to get started. Forza

German second-tier side VfL Bochum have confirmed the loan signing of German-born Ghanaian forward Farid Alfa-Ruprecht from Bayer Leverkusen for the 2025/26 season.The 19-year-old striker, who previously featured for Manchester Cityâ??s U18 side, joins Bochum in search of regular first-team football to aid his development. He will remain with the club for the entire campaign.â??Farid Alfa-Ruprecht is a highly skilled young player with real pace; his dynamism is exceptional,â?

Tariq Lamptey has penned an emotional message to English club Brighton and Hove Albion, expressing gratitude to the team following his move to Fiorentina in Italy. Lamptey signed a four-year deal to join La Viola in the summer transfer window, ending his five-year stay at the American Express Stadium.Following his departure, the Black Stars defender acknowledged Brighton's role in his development and hoped he had the opportunity to say his goodbye in the presence of the

Bibiani GoldStars head coach Frimpong Manso has admitted that his side must improve, especially in midfield, following their 1-0 Super Cup (Champion of Champions) defeat to Asante Kotoko at the Dunâ??s Park in Bibiani.Kotokoâ??s new signing Musah Hamzata struck the only goal of the game from a set piece just before the 70th minute, silencing the home fans and handing the Porcupine Warriors revenge after their 2-1 defeat to GoldStars in the recent GHALCA Top 4 tournament.Reflecting

England-born Ghanaian forward Tyrique George is on the verge of joining Premier League outfit Fulham from Chelsea.George, who has both Ghanaian and Nigerian heritage, is regarded as one of the most promising young wingers to emerge from Chelseaâ??s youth system.Following an agreement between both parties, the talented attacker, who is seeking for first-team opportunity this season is expected to a seal permanent move to Fulham before the closure of the transfer window on Monday

The Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence has reaffirmed its reputation as the heartbeat of Ghana football development after successfully hosting the just-ended Elite U15 Boys Colts Championship. Barely a month after staging the WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Championship, the Centre once again proved its unmatched capacity to deliver top-class competitions.Over the week-long event, the Centre accommodated all 12 participating teams, representing Ghanaâ??s 10 football regions and two elite