Interim Management Committee member of Asante Kotoko, Kwesi Appiah, beleives the playing body will give a good account of themselves ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.The Ghana FA Cup champions will face Nigerian side Kwara United in the preliminary round of games later this month.Kotoko, in recent years, have struggled to make an impact on the continent despite their domestic dominance.However, Appiah, who also serves as the head coach of Sudan, admits that the game

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has praised his players after bouncing back to clinch the 2025 Champion of Champions title. The Porcupine Warriors endured a poor campaign in the 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament after losing all three games to Bibiani GoldStars, Heart of Lions and Hearts of Oak.However, the FA Cup on Sunday at the DUNs Park defeated the Premier League champions 1-0 to lift the title with Musa Hamzata scoring the only goal in the second half.Addressing the teamâ??s

Stade Rennais head coach Habib Beye has singled out Ghana defender Alidu Seidu for praise, highlighting his fighting spirit as a quality some of his teammates lack.Seidu, 25, endured a difficult campaign last season after being sidelined with a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury. He returned to the matchday squad last weekend against Angers but remained on the bench.Reflecting on the playerâ??s qualities, Beye pointed to Seiduâ??s impact in the clubâ??s season opener

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later this week, GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a report on the performance of players invited for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali.Goalkeepers:Lawrence Ati-Zigi helped St.Gallen to a 2-1 win over Lausanne in the Swiss Super League round five fixture on SundayJoseph Anang was in post for St.Patrickâ??s in their 2-2 draw against Derry City in the Irish Premier LeagueBenjamin Asare was in pole for Hearts of Oak against

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew is among the first players to arrive in Ghana ahead of the next round of games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Leicester City striker is one of 24 players named by Ghana's head coach, Otto Addo, for the upcoming games in the qualifiers against Chad and Mali.On Sunday night, Ayew touched down at the Kotoka International Airport, looking poised for the crucial games.Other Black Stars players spotted at the Kotoka International

Ghana international Joseph Paintsil scored the winning goal for LA Galaxy on Sunday evening in their MLS League Cup third-place clash against Orlando City SC.The Black Stars winger started for his team in the crucial game played at Dignity Health Sports Park.In a game where Paintsil lasted the entire duration, he was a menace to Orlando Cityâ??s defense, playing a key role in his teamâ??s attack.On the matchday, LA Galaxy struck early when former Borussia Dortmund star Marco

Medeama SC have pulled off a major transfer coup by completing the signing of former Hearts of Oak midfielder Salim Adams, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.The 22-year-old, who was heavily linked with Asante Kotoko and also drew interest from clubs in Canada and Israel, has instead committed his future to the Ghanaian champions.His arrival comes as Medeama step up their squad strengthening ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season.Adams became one of the most sought-after

Egyptian giants Al Ahly have officially parted ways with head coach Jose Riveiro, just four months into his tenure.The decision follows a 2-0 home defeat to Pyramids FC at Cairo International Stadium on Saturday, leaving the Red Devils with only one victory from their opening four Egyptian Premier League matches and sitting 12th in the early-season standings.An emergency board meeting convened on Sunday morning led to the mutual termination of Riveiroâ??s contract.In a statement,

Asante Kotoko head into the new season with renewed confidence after edging Bibiani Gold Stars 1-0 to lift the Champion of Champions title on Sunday at Dunâ??s Park in Bibiani.Gold Stars, last seasonâ??s Ghana Premier League winners, faced the FA Cup holders in a keenly contested clash that promised more than silverware, as both teams sought momentum ahead of the league kickoff on September 12. Fresh from winning the GHALCA Top 4, the Miners entered as favourites, while Kotoko

Osman Bukari scored in Austin FCâ??s 3-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium in the MLS.The Designated Player opened the scoring in the 12th minute by rifling into the far post.Nico Dubersarsky won the ball from midfield, and Owen Wolff drove forward before playing in Bukari with a perfectly-weighted through ball.Before half-time, Bukari initiated the move which set up Myrto Uzuni, another Designated Player, to double the lead.The Ghana international

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt E.S. Okraku, has extended warm congratulations to Asante Kotoko Sporting Club on the occasion of their 90th anniversary. Founded in 1935, the Porcupine Warriors are 90 years old today, Sunday, August 31.In his message to Asante Kotoko on behalf of the Ghana FA and the entire football fraternity, Kurt Okraku wished the club more success in the coming years.â??On behalf of the Ghana Football Association and the entire

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has moved to calm concerns among African fans over safety and hospitality in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking at a news conference in Nairobi on Saturday, Infantino was asked by African journalists whether visitors from the continent would be safe and welcome.Football fans from Africa, he was told, â??are a little bit jitteryâ? about current events in the U.S. and fear being treated as â??outcastsâ? or â??second-class

American midfielder with Ghanaian roots, Yunus Musah, is on the verge of joining Italian outfit Atalanta BC on loan from fellow Serie A club, AC Milan.According to Transfer Insider Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been reached between the two clubs to pave the way for the loan move to happen.In a post on social media, Romano noted that although there is an option to buy in the proposed deal, it is not mandatory.â??Yunus Musah to Atalanta, here we go! Deal verbally agreed with

Ghanaian striker Jordan Mintah is now available for selection into the Malaysia national team after picking up his citizenship.This means the 29-year-old striker, who plays for Kuching City FC, is eligible to play in the Malaysian Super League as a domestic player.Mintah has expressed interest in playing for Malaysia which he considers as his second home.He first joined Terengganu FC when he moved to the Asian country in 2017 and has scored more than 60 goals in all competitions.Mintah

Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus has backed Tottenham Hotspur to return to winning ways right after the September international break.The Black Stars talisman was in action for Spurs on Saturday when the team lost 1-0 to AFC Bournemouth in their Week 3 encounter in the 2024/25 English Premier League season.Speaking in a post-match interview, Mohammed Kudus argued that the international break has come at a good time.He believes the break will give players the chance to return with a

Ghana star, Mohammed Kudus, is looking forward to the upcoming matches against Chad and Mali in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of the matches, the talented youngster stressed that representing his national team is very important to him.â??I think playing for your country is also a massive part of us being players, representing your nation. So, it's very, very important to me,â? Mohammed Kudus said after Tottenham Hotspur lost 1-0 to AFC Bournemouth

England-born forward of Ghanaian descent, Callum Hudson-Odoi, has expressed his excitement after signing a contract extension deal with Nottingham Forest.The former Chelsea youth star extended his stay on Trentside on Saturday, August 30, signing a new three-year deal until 2028.Speaking after inking the contract, Callum Hudson-Odoi described Nottingham Forest as home, insisting that he has enjoyed every moment at the club since he joined.â??This is home, and Iâ??ve enjoyed

England-born midfielder of Ghanaian descent, Kobbie Mainoo, is reportedly poised to leave Manchester United this summer.Sources in the last 12 hours have indicated that the youngster believes going on loan will serve him well.This comes after Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim publicly disclosed that Kobbie Mainoo is competing for a position in the team with captain Bruno Fernandes.Although the youngster is regarded highly at the club, it is almost impossible to bench his Portuguese

English-Ghanaian forward Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed a new contract at Premier League side Nottingham Forest. The 24-year-old signed a new three-year deal to extend his stay at the City Grounds until 2028.Hudson-Odoi has been a key figure at Forest, helping the club return to Europe after finishing in seventh place last season.â??This is home, and Iâ??ve enjoyed every moment. I appreciate all the support and love Iâ??ve been getting since day one, and coming here has

Ghana ace Mohammed Kudus has turned his attention to the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali following Tottenham Hotspur defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. Kudus and his Spurs teammates laboured after falling to an early Evanilson goal as the Cherries left the Tottenham Stadium with maximum points.Despite the disappointment, Kudus believes it is time to take a break and reset as the players embark on international duty.â??I think