Asante Kotoko will finally make their long-awaited return to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium this weekend when they host Heart of Lions in a Ghana Premier League matchday four clash on Sunday, October 5, 2025.The Porcupine Warriors began the new season away from their Kumasi fortress, kicking off against Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park.They have since been forced to play their continental fixture against Nigerian side Kwara United at the Accra Sports Stadium due to CAFâ??s

Communications Director, Asante Kotoko, Safro Duku, beleives his side is capable of beating Wydad Athletic Club. The Ghanaian powerhouse will face the Moroccan giants in the next round of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round of games.Kotoko progressed to the second round with a 5-3 aggregate scoreline against Nigerian side Kwara United.Speaking in an interview following the arrival of the team in Ghana, Sarfo Duku stressed that Kotoko is not scared of facing Wydad."We

GHANAsoccernet.com reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom 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.Kamaldeen Sulemana scored a brilliant goal for Atalanta in their 1-1 draw against Juventus in the Italian Serie AJoseph Paintsil scored his first career hat-trick for the Los Angeles Galaxy in their 4-1 win over Sporting

Bibiani GoldStarsâ?? debut campaign in the CAF Champions League ended in disappointment after they suffered a 5-0 loss to Algerian giants JS Kabylie in Tizi Ouzou on Sunday, sealing a 7-0 aggregate exit from the preliminary round.The Ghana Premier League champions, already trailing 2-0 from the first leg in Accra, faced an uphill task but endured a nightmare start when goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi turned the ball into his own net after just seven minutes.Kabylie quickly took control

Semper Fi showed grit and determination as they opened their Access Bank Division One League Zone III campaign with a 1-1 draw against True Democracy at the McDan Sports Complex in Teshie on Sunday.Samuel Owusu Junior put the hosts ahead with a well-taken finish from close range, rewarding Semper Fiâ??s bright start on the astroturf. Although True Democracy found a response through Martei, the home side remained composed and matched their opponents in a tightly contested encounter.This

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has taken aim at Kwara United boss Sanni Tunde after steering his side into the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.The Porcupine Warriors sealed qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium on Sunday, completing a 5-3 aggregate win after their thrilling 4-3 first-leg success in Accra.Forward Hubert Gyau delivered the decisive strike in the second half, silencing Kwara United, whose coach had vowed

Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses have advanced to the third round of the FIFA U20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers after defeating Tunisia 4-0 on aggregate.In the return leg, played on Saturday, Mercy Attobrah opened the scoring in the 37th minute after Ghana had missed several early opportunities to take the lead. Ivy Osei Owusu nearly doubled the advantage before halftime with a brilliant solo run, but her effort narrowly missed the target as the Princesses went into the break 1-0

The head coach of Nations FC, Kassim Mingle Ocansey, rued missed chances on Sunday after his team drew with FC Samartex in their Week 3 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. In the game played at Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, both teams fought for the win but failed to find the back of the net.Speaking in his post-match interview, Kassim Mingle argued that his team gave it their all, but it was just not enough to earn the three points.â??We did our best, but our

Nations FC were held to a goalless draw by FC Samartex at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on matchday 3 of the Ghana Premier League. Despite dominating the game and controlling most parts of the match, the hosts failed to take their chances as Samartex left Kumasi with a valuable point.The home side started the game brightly and came close early through Kelvin Ampoful but the forward's strike was dealt with by Samartex's goalkeeper.Later in the half, Richard Danso

Heart of Lions continued their impressive start to the Ghana Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Bechem United at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Sunday.The decisive moment came from substitute Michael Ephson, who was introduced at the start of the second half. He made an immediate impact, scoring in the 59th minute to hand the Lions all three points.The win marks Lionsâ?? third straight victory of the campaign, a run that has propelled them to the top of the league table. Their

Vision FC shook off their heavy defeat to Medeama to beat visiting Hohoe United at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday, September 28, 2025.The hosts returned to winning ways thanks to two quick-fire second half goals.The first half failed to produce a goal but Nana Kusi Asante scored for Vision after recess to break the deadlock on 54 minutes. Emmanuel Sanja then doubled their advantage two minutes later.A dominant second half display from Vision handed the visitors

Asante Kotoko will face Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after eliminating Nigeriaâ??s Kwara United.The Porcupine Warriors advanced with a 5-3 aggregate victory, securing a hard-fought 1-0 win in Abeokuta on Sunday to add to their thrilling 4-3 triumph from the first leg in Kumasi. Hubert Gyauâ??s strike proved decisive as Kotoko maintained their discipline to progress.Their next test is against Wydad, one of Africaâ??s most

The head coach of FC Samartex, Christopher Ennin, has expressed his satisfaction with the teamâ??s draw against Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League.The gaffer and his team played against their Week 3 opponent of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign on Sunday.In the game played at Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, both teams gave it their all but failed to find the back of the net, forcing the teams to share the spoils.Speaking in his post-match interview, Christopher

Felix Mortuâ??s 79th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 win for Karela United over Medeama in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale, ensuring Karela maintained their unbeaten start to the season.The visitors, Medeama, arrived as one of the leagueâ??s early pace-setters after back-to-back victories, but Karelaâ??s compact approach frustrated them throughout the contest. Despite enjoying 61% of possession compared to Karelaâ??s 39%, the former champions

Asante Kotoko booked their place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Nigeriaâ??s Kwara United 1-0 in Abeokuta on Sunday afternoon.The Porcupine Warriors carried a slender lead into the return fixture, having edged a thrilling first leg 4-3 in Kumasi. In the second leg, Kotoko produced a disciplined and measured performance to secure the result they needed away from home.Forward Hubert Gyau struck the decisive goal to seal a 5-3 aggregate win for the

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has congratulated the University for Development Studies (UDS) for winning the World University Football Championship in China, describing the feat as a landmark achievement for Ghanaian football.UDS impressed throughout the tournament and sealed the ultimate prize with a comeback win on Sunday against Brazil's University of Paulista. Earlier in the campaign, the GFA had extended its best wishes after the team reached the quarter-finals,

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has congratulated the University for Development Studies for winning the 2025 FISU University World Cup Football.The Tamale-based University came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 late victory over Brazilâ??s Paulista University in the menâ??s final on Sunday, claiming the trophy from the defending champions.Reacting to the teamâ??s triumph, Sports Minister Kofi Adams, in a post on Facebook, has congratulated

The University for Development Studies (UDS) has written its name in the history books after defeating Brazilâ??s Paulista University 2-1 to win the 2025 FISU University World Cup Football.The thrilling final, played on Sunday morning, pitted the Ghanaian side against the defending champions in a contest that lived up to its billing. Paulista drew first blood, using their experience in the competition to grab an early advantage.UDS, however, refused to give in. Despite struggling

Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil was over the moon on Saturday night after scoring his first-ever hat-trick for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer (MLS).On the matchday, the winger gave the Sporting Kansas City defense no space to breathe, scoring after just four minutes into the first half. Later in the 24th minute, the attacker got his second of the day, completing a very good attacking play by his team.Although Dejan Joveljic equalised just three minutes later to halve the deficit

Ghana international Joseph Paintsil was the hero for LA Galaxy on Saturday night, netting a sensational hat-trick to power LA Galaxy to a 4-1 victory against Sporting Kansas City in the American Major League Soccer (MLS).The highly-rated winger started the Week 32 contest for his team at Dignity Health Sports Park, exciting the supporters with his dazzling performance and ensuring his team bagged all three points.On the matchday, Paintsil gave the Sporting Kansas City defense no