The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has opened discussions with Jamaica over a potential international friendly as part of the Black Starsâ?? build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana are stepping up preparations for the tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the technical team keen to fine-tune the squad before the global showpiece.The Black Stars have already tested themselves against high-level opposition, including Austria and

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has described the prospect of featuring at another FIFA World Cup as â??surrealâ?, saying it represents a dream fulfilled after a rapid rise to the top of the game.The 26-year-old, who played at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, has enjoyed a remarkable career trajectory in recent years. After a challenging start in professional football, he joined Bournemouth in January 2023, where he quickly established himself as a key player.His progress

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed a strong belief that the Black Stars are capable of going toe-to-toe with any opponent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Manchester City forward, speaking in an interview with FIFA, insisted that the global stage would not intimidate him or his teammates, stressing their ambition to prove Ghanaâ??s quality against elite nations."It will just feel normal. I don't think I'll feel anything. I think if anything, I'll just

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed strong belief that the Black Stars are ready to compete at the highest level as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The four-time African champions will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Speaking in an interview with FIFA, Semenyo admitted the disappointment of Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has voiced strong optimism about the Black Starsâ?? chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team has both the talent and unity to compete strongly on the global stage.The four-time African champions, Ghana, are set for their fifth World Cup appearance, with the tournament scheduled to take place across North America. Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.Speaking in an interview with FIFA, Semenyo

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo believes Ghana has the quality to compete strongly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is eager for the team to create its own success story on footballâ??s biggest stage.Despite missing out on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Ghana secured a place at the 23rd edition of the Mundial, which will be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The four-time African champions have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama,

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has revealed that accepting the opportunity to join Ghanaâ??s senior national team technical setup was an easy choice due to the countryâ??s rich football history and the magnitude of the FIFA World Cup.The experienced South African coach was appointed as part of Carlos Queirozâ??s backroom staff after the Portuguese tactician took charge of the Black Stars earlier this year on a short-term deal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi played a crucial role in helping FC St. Gallen lift the Swiss Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory against Lausanne Ouchy in the final on Sunday.Ati-Zigi was unexpectedly called into action just before halftime after reserve goalkeeper Lukas Watkowiak received a red card, forcing St. Gallen to make a goalkeeping change.Watkowiak had been the clubâ??s preferred goalkeeper throughout the cup campaign this season, but his dismissal opened the

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwideJoseph Paintsil scored for the Los Angeles Galaxy in their 1-1 draw against the Houston Dynamo in the Major League SoccerMaxwell Woledzi scored for Nashville SC in their 2-1 win over New York City in the MLS'Prince Owusu scored a hat-trick for CF Montreal in their 4-4 draw against DC United in the MLSBenjamin Tetteh climbed off the

South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns claimed their second CAF Champions League title after securing a 2-1 aggregate victory over AS FAR in the final.A 1-1 draw in Sunday's second leg in Rabat proved enough for Sundowns, who had taken a 1-0 advantage into the match following their first-leg victory in Pretoria.The hosts levelled the tie on aggregate five minutes before half-time when Mohamed Hrimat converted from the penalty spot after Divine Lunga was adjudged to have fouled

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has blamed his sideâ??s defeat to Hearts of Oak on profligacy.The Yellow and Mauves locked horns with the Phobians on Sunday in their Round 34 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.In a match played at Accra Sports Stadium, Mawuli Wayo starred for the hosts with a brace, leading Hearts of Oak to an impressive 4-2 triumph over Medeama SC.Speaking after the match, Ibrahim Tanko refused to admit the opponent was

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has heaped praise on his players after their impressive 4-2 triumph over Medeama SC in their final Ghana Premier League match of the 2025/26 season. The Phobians hosted the league champions at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday in a fixture that brings their season to a close.In the pulsating encounter that ensued between the two teams, Hearts of Oak emerged winners, as Mawuli Wayo netted a brace to lead the side to victory.In a post-match interview,

Nations FC have apologised to their supporters after their relegation from the Ghana Premier League was confirmed at the end of the 2025/26 season.The club's fate was sealed despite a 1-0 victory over Karela United on the final day, with results elsewhere leaving them unable to avoid the drop.In a statement released shortly after the season concluded, Nations FC expressed regret over the outcome and acknowledged the disappointment felt by everyone connected to the club."Following

Antoine Semenyo signed off an impressive season by scoring in Pep Guardiola's final match as Manchester City manager, although Aston Villa came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory on the final day of the Premier League campaign.The Ghana forward gave City an early lead when he volleyed home from close range after a corner was flicked on at the near post, ensuring he played a memorable role in Guardiola's farewell match.Semenyo's strike took his tally to 21 goals in

Dundee United midfielder Emmanuel Agyei delivered an eye-catching performance despite Ghanaâ??s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in an international friendly played at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla on Saturday morning.The promising midfielder was handed a place in the starting lineup against the North American side and seized the opportunity with a commanding display in the heart of midfield.With assistant coach Desmond Ofei taking charge in the absence of Carlos Queiroz, Agyei emerged

Nations FC have become the third and final club to be relegated from the Ghana Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.The club's fate was sealed despite a 1-0 victory over Karela United on the final day, as results elsewhere left them unable to escape the bottom three.Nations join Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders in dropping to Ghana's second tier next season.Hohoe United's relegation had already been confirmed earlier in the campaign after the

Basake Holy Stars were denied a 13th consecutive home victory at the AAK II Sports Arena after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Dreams FC in their final match of the season on Sunday, May 24, 2026.The visitors secured only their third away win of the campaign with an impressive attacking display to edge Holy Stars in an entertaining six-goal encounter.Mohammed Shaban starred for the â??Still Believeâ??, scoring once in each half to cap off a brilliant performance. The talented winger

Nations FC's stay in the Ghana Premier League came to a heartbreaking end despite securing a 1-0 victory over Karela United on the final day of the 2025/26 season.Knowing only a win would give them any chance of survival, Nations produced the result they needed in Tamale, but other outcomes elsewhere ultimately condemned them to relegation.Antwi Sarpong scored the decisive goal in the 15th minute, giving the visitors an early lead they successfully protected for the remainder

Berekum Chelsea climaxed their campaign with a fifth straight win after edging regional rivals Bechem United 3-2 at the Golden City Park.A brace apiece for Seidu Abubakari and Augustine Okrah for Chelsea and Bechem United respectively was only separated by a Marvin Owusu winner in the five-goal thriller.After a keenly contested start to the game, it was the hosts who broke the deadlock after the half hour mark when Abubakari fired home in the 35th minute.Two minutes later, the Chelsea

Vision FC rounded off the season in impressive fashion with a commanding 3-0 victory over Aduana FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday, May 24, 2026.A first-half strike from Ruben Quaye, followed by second-half goals from Ibrahim Larbi and Naseru Sumaila, secured a top-10 finish for Nana Kweku Agyemangâ??s side in the Ghana Premier League standings.Quaye threatened early on when his 20th-minute effort was parried away by Aduana goalkeeper Prince Osei, but the