Ghana will face Uganda in a decisive playoff for qualification to the FIFA U17 World Cup after missing out on an automatic place at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Black Starlets were denied a quarter-final place after a drawing of lots in Rabat following a dramatic finish in Group D.Ghana defeated South Africa 3-1 in their final group game to move onto four points, but Algeria also finished with the same number of points despite losing 2-1 to Senegal.Both Ghana

Ghana have been eliminated from the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations after losing a drawing of lots against Algeria on Wednesday in Rabat.The Black Starlets defeated South Africa 3-1 in their final Group D match to finish the group stage with four points, but it was not enough to secure automatic qualification to the knockout stage.Algeria also finished on four points after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Senegal, who topped the group and advanced directly to the quarter-finals.Ghana and

Former Ghana star Asamoah Gyan has revealed he battled depression about a year ago, urging people to speak up and seek support during difficult moments in life.An emotional Gyan made the revelation on Wednesday during his unveiling as an ambassador by the Ghana Football Association at the Pelican Hotel in Accra.â??About a year ago, I had problems which led to depression,â? Gyan said during the ceremony.â??Everybody can go through this stuff.â?The event was organised

Yaw Paintsil delivered a key contribution but could not prevent Lillestrøm from falling 2-1 at home to Kristiansund in the Eliteserien on Wednesday.The Ghanaian left-back set up Salieu Drammehâ??s equaliser early in the second half, whipping in the ball for the winger to finish from the centre of the box in the 55th minute.Kristiansund had gone ahead after just 14 minutes through Adrian Kurd Rønning, who finished low into the corner from the right side of the area. Paintsil

Ghana defender Derrick Kohn has celebrated Union Berlin's strong finish to the 2025/26 Bundesliga. The German-born Ghanaian defender played a key role as the capital side finished the campaign in eleventh place.Kohn made 29 appearances for the club, scoring a goal in the Bundesliga.Union Berlin had a difficult second half to the season, leading to the sacking of Steffen Baugmart who was replaced by Marie-Louise Eta, the first female coach in the German league.However, back-to-back

Kwadwo Asamoah was the man who set FK PanevÄ?žys on their way as the Lithuanian side beat Atmosfera Mažeikiai 3-0 in the LFF Cup round of 16.The Ghanaian attacker struck in the 32nd minute, giving PanevÄ?žys the lead and the confidence to control the game from there.PanevÄ?žys stayed in front through halftime, then doubled their advantage in the 72nd minute through Elivelto Ribeiro Dantas. Marko Bačanin finished the job in the 84th minute to seal a comfortable

Defender Samuel Sarfo has celebrated the exploits of Malkiya Club in Bahrain following their qualification for next season's GCC Cup. The former Liberty Professionals and Black Stars player starred for the Bahrani club as they finished fourth at the end of the 2025/26 season, and were the second meanest side in the league."Season officially done. What a journey it has been. Through every challenge, every sacrifice, every victory, and every lesson, we stayed together

Nicholas Opoku has attracted interest from several European clubs following an impressive season with Turkish side Kasimpasa in the 2025/26 campaign.The Ghana defender played a key role in helping Kasimpasa avoid relegation from the Turkish Super Lig, producing a solid performance in their final game of the season against champions Galatasaray.Opoku helped his side secure a narrow 1-0 victory and an important clean sheet against the league winners with a composed display in defence.The

Yaw Yeboah got on the scoresheet, but his goal was not enough to save Qingdao Hainiu from a 2-1 defeat to Liaoning Tieren in the Chinese Super League on Wednesday.The Ghanaian attacker struck in the 57th minute to cancel out Guy Mbenzaâ??s first-half opener and briefly pull Qingdao level.Liaoning started strongly and went ahead through Mbenza in the 34th minute before Yeboah responded after the break with a low left-footed finish from outside the box. Qingdao pushed for a result

Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited, Kale Caesar has charged the Black Stars to reach the medal zone at the 2026 World Cup tournament.The West African powerhouse, who are gearing up for their fifth World Cup appearance are paired in Group L alongside football powerhouses England, Croatia, and Panama, at the global showpiece, to be co-hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Ghana will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June

Gambia boss Johnathan McKinstry has expressed excitement after the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers placed Gambia in a challenging Group C alongside continental heavyweights Ghana and Ivory Coast, as well as Somalia.The draw, held in Cairo on Tuesday, set up a tough path for the Scorpions, but McKinstry insisted his players are eager for the challenge and believe they can compete with some of Africa's strongest nations."We are very excited by the draw.

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has described the new partnership with Metro Mass Transit Limited as a major step forward in the modernisation of football logistics in Ghana.Speaking on the agreement, the countryâ??s football leader highlighted that the collaboration represents a transformative moment for how football travel and operations will be managed across the country.He believes that the collaboration will benefit not just the national

Senegal have been handed a significant boost as captain Kalidou Koulibaly returns to training ahead of 2026 World Cup.The former Chelsea and Napoli defender has been sidelined after picking up an injury during a training session with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal a few weeks ago. The setback sparked concern across Senegal, with supporters and technical staff closely monitoring the defenderâ??s recovery given his importance to the teamâ??s defensive structure and leadership.However,

Ethan Ampadu capped a commanding 2025-26 campaign by collecting both the Player of the Year and Playersâ?? Player of the Year awards at Leeds Unitedâ??s end-of-season ceremony on Tuesday night, underlining his influence during a crucial survival fight.The Whites captain was central to Leeds Unitedâ??s successful bid to remain in the Premier League, with the club securing safety three matches before the end of the season.Ampadu, who previously won the clubâ??s top individual

Medeama SC are advancing negotiations to secure the signing of Heart of Lions defensive midfielder Este Dogli, with reports indicating talks have reached an advanced stage.The reigning Ghana Premier League champions are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of next season's CAF Champions League campaign.Dogli has been one of the standout performers in the domestic top flight since joining Heart of Lions in August 2025.The holding midfielder has made 18 league appearances

Ghanaâ??s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has warned supporters against paying money to individuals or organisations claiming they can facilitate travel arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking on the growing interest surrounding Ghanaâ??s participation at the tournament, Adams said neither the ministry nor the World Cup oversight committee had authorised any person or group to collect money or secure travel opportunities on behalf of supporters."Please

New champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have officially been confirmed as Ghanaâ??s representatives for the 2026 CAF Womenâ??s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers.The regional qualifying tournament will be hosted in Burkina Faso from August 23 to September 5, 2026, bringing together league-winning clubs from the West African Football Union Zone B to compete for qualification to the CAF Womenâ??s Champions League.Ampem Darkoa earned the opportunity after another impressive domestic

Former CAF General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba has officially been elected as the new president of Federation Congolaise de Football Association (FECOFA), securing a commanding victory at the General Assembly held in Kinshasa on Wednesday.Véron Mosengo-Omba, who stood as the sole candidate in the election, received an overwhelming 60 votes out of 65 ballots cast, underlining the strong backing from Congolese football circles.Only three delegates voted against his candidacy,

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has revealed that the Black Starsâ?? qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already having a positive impact across several sectors of the country, beyond football.Speaking in an interview with Asaase FM, the GFAâ??s Head of Public Relations and Strategy, Neil Armstrong Mortagbe, explained that the achievement has created opportunities throughout Ghanaâ??s football ecosystem, including womenâ??s football and other national teams.â??Qualifying

Head of Public Relations and Strategy at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Neil Armstrong Mortagbe, has expressed optimism that the Black Stars will make the country proud at the 2026 World Cup.Ghana will make their fifth appearance in the history of the Mundial this summer in the USA, Canada and Mexico.However, after Black Stars' back-to-back defeats against Austria and Germany as part of the team's preparations, Otto Addo was sacked, with Carlos Queiroz taking