Former South Korea and Portugal head coach Paulo Bento has emerged as a leading candidate for the vacant Black Stars coaching position, as the Ghana Football Association intensifies its search for a new manager.The Black Stars job became available following the dismissal of Otto Addo after a string of poor results in recent international matches.With roughly 70 days remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the GFA is under pressure to appoint a new coach to steer preparations.According

Ghanaian forward Kwaku Osei Bonsu was on the scoresheet for FK Spartak Subotica in their 2-1 home defeat to FK Javor Ivanjica on matchday 29 of the Serbian SuperLiga.Bonsu gave the hosts the lead shortly after the break, finishing off a well-worked move in the 47th minute with a composed strike.However, Spartak Subotica were unable to hold on to their advantage as the visitors drew level from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute before snatching a late winner to complete the turnaround.Despite

Inaki Williams is on the verge of another huge milestone with Athletic Club, as the captain is set to make his 400th LaLiga appearance this Sunday at San Mamés against Villarreal.Despite a difficult season marked by injuries across the squad and some physical issues of his own, the forward has continued to show remarkable commitment and consistency on the pitch.Williamsâ?? influence goes well beyond his goal tally. He remains a key reference in the dressing room and in the

Black Stars left-back Ebenezer Annan made a 30-minute cameo for AS Saint-Etienne in their 1-1 draw away to AS Nancy Lorraine in Ligue 2 last Saturday.The 23-year-old had been sidelined in recent weeks due to an ankle injury but returned to action from the bench after recovering. Before his setback, the former Red Star Belgrade defender had featured consistently during the first half of the season.Annan was introduced in the 60th minute as Saint-Etienne pushed for an equaliser after

Black Starlets assistant coach Nana Kweku Agyemang has declared that Ghana is not heading to the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) merely to compete, but with the singular objective of bringing the trophy home.The 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to begin on April 25, 2026, and will run through May 15, 2026, in Morocco.While the field is set, the final tournament draw to place these teams into their respective groups has not yet been conducted by CAF.Speaking after

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has conceded that the Ghana Premier League title is slipping away from the Porcupine Warriors following a damaging 1-2 home defeat to FC Samartex.Speaking in a sombre post-match press conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Owusu admitted that the club's current mathematical standing makes a championship charge increasingly unlikely."It looks like that," Owusu remarked when asked if the race was over. "I donâ??t

Defending champions Ghana are set for a high-stakes showdown against Zambia in the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship.Scheduled for Thursday, April 9, the winner of this clash will secure a spot in the grand finale on April 10.Despite a 1-0 setback against Burkina Faso in their final Group B fixture on Tuesday, the Black Damsels successfully advanced to the knockout stage held at Gateway High School.The Ghanaian side progressed after a dominant opening

Agona Swedru is set to become the epicenter of womenâ??s football on Sunday, April 19, as the Swedru Sports Stadium hosts the 2025/26 Ghana Womenâ??s Premier League final.Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Hasaacas Ladies will lock horns in a showdown that promises high intensity and skill-packed action, with kickoff slated for 3:00 p.m.Ampem Darkoa Ladies earned their spot in the final after a dominant run in the Northern Zone, displaying tactical discipline and cohesive teamwork that

Ghanaâ??s Black Damsels have secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship, despite suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B fixture on Tuesday.The defending champions entered the clash at Gateway High School with momentum but found it difficult to break down a resilient Burkinabe defense.A solitary goal from the opposition was enough to hand the Ghanaian side their first loss of the tournament, yet their earlier

Ugandaâ??s Local Organising Committee (LOC) has officially confirmed the dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, as preparations intensify across the three host nations - Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.The tournament is scheduled to kick off on June 19, 2027, and will run until July 18, 2027, marking a historic edition of the continental showpiece to be co-hosted in the CECAFA region for the first time.While the specific venues for the opening match and final are yet to be confirmed,

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association will convene on Friday to decide on a replacement for Otto Addo, following the dismissal of the German-born coach after a run of poor results ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Sources at GhanaSoccernet.com indicate that the high-level meeting will centre on appointing a new head coach to lead Ghana at the tournament, where they are set to face Panama, Croatia and England in the group stage.Addo had guided the team to qualification

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to meet on Monday, April 7, 2026, with the appointment of a new Black Stars head coach topping the agenda.The search for a new manager follows the dismissal of the previous coach after Ghana suffered consecutive defeats to Austria and Germany in friendly matches during the March international window.With less than three months to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the GFA is under growing pressure to establish

Head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Yaw Owusu, has criticized his players following their defeat to Samartex 1996 on matchday 28 of the Ghana Premier League.The Porcupine Warriors fell to the Timber Giants in a fiercely contested encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium on Tuesday.The match had initially been abandoned due to heavy rain with the score at 0-0. However, upon resumption, Samartex seized control of proceedings.Christian Agyenim Boateng opened the scoring for the visitors

Hohoe Unitedâ??s decision to boycott the remainder of the Ghana Premier League has received backing from the clubâ??s players, according to Administrative Manager Yussif Uthman.The Hohoe-based side announced its withdrawal from the league, citing systemic unfairness, and failed to honour their Matchday 28 clash against Eleven Wonders at the Swedru Stadium last Friday.Speaking to Sporty FM, Uthman said the majority of players support the clubâ??s stance.â??The players

Samartex coach Christopher Ennin says he always enjoy playing Asante Kotoko at their favorite Baba Yara Stadium following victory in matchday 28 of the Ghana Premier League.The Timber Giants ended their seven games winless run in the Ghanaian top-flight with a 2-1 victory over the Porcupine Warriors on Tuesday morning.The fixture had initially been abandoned due to heavy rain with the score at 0-0, but upon resumption, Samartex took control of proceedings. Goals from Christian Agyenim

Hohoe United Football Club has reaffirmed its decision to boycott its Ghana Premier League fixtures, insisting the move stands regardless of any directive from the Ghana Football Association.The Hohoe-based side failed to honour their Week 28 encounter against Eleven Wonders at the Swedru Stadium over the weekend, a match that was expected to mark their continued participation in the competition.Administrative Manager Yussif Alhassan Uthman told Sporty FM that the club remains committed

Head coach of Samartex Christopher Ennin is not surprised by the performance of his players following victory against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.The Timber Giants cruised to a crucial 2-1 away victory over the Porcupine Warriors, after the resumption of the match at the Baba Yara Stadium on Tuesday morning.The fixture had initially been abandoned due to heavy rain with the score at 0-0, but upon resumption, Samartex took control of proceedings.Christian Agyenim Boateng

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe is set for high-stakes meeting with Senegal president Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Football Federation boss Abdoulaye Fall following the explosive decision to strip the Teranga Lions of their continental crown.Motsepeâ??s visit, scheduled for Wednesday April 8, 2026, comes at a critical moment in one of African footballâ??s most contentious disputes in recent years.â??CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe

Samartex boosted their top-four ambitions with a 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko as their Ghana Premier League clash resumed at the Baba Yara Stadium.The fixture had initially been abandoned due to heavy rain with the score at 0-0, but upon resumption, Samartex took control of proceedings. Christian Agyenim Boateng opened the scoring in the 54th minute, finishing off a well-worked move to put the visitors ahead.Kotokoâ??s task became more difficult when Samed Kyei was sent off

Sports Minister for DR Congo, Didier Bodimbo, has fired a stern warning to Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament, to be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The Leopards has stepped into the global spotlight with renewed confidence and unshaken belief after sealing a dramatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.DR Congo narrowly triumphed over Jamaica in the international playoff final, held in Guadalajara, Mexico last week, bringing