Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has responded with remarkable philosophical grace after revealing he was overlooked for the Ghana coaching job in early 2024, despite extensive discussions with the Ghana Football Association.The Belgian tactician spent four hours in talks with GFA officials before the federation ultimately appointed Otto Addo to lead the Black Stars.In a display of professional maturity, Saintfiet told Adom TV: "Football clubs choose coaches they want, coaches choose

Asante Kotoko players have agreed to surrender their mobile phones to the team manager a day before every Ghana Premier League match in the new season.The measure, which also requires players to hand over their devices by 10:00 p.m. each night, is aimed at instilling discipline and ensuring players get adequate rest ahead of games.The development was revealed by the clubâ??s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, during an interview on SportyDrive on Thursday.â??To ensure that

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has revealed that his desire to coach Ghanaâ??s Black Stars was driven by passion for success rather than financial gain.Saintfiet, who was among the applicants for the Ghana coaching job in early 2024, confirmed he held a four-hour discussion with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) before Otto Addo was appointed.â??I wanted to coach Black Stars, not for money, but to help Ghana achieve success in international competitions,â? Saintfiet

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has questioned the legitimacy of Ghanaâ??s winning goal in their 1-0 defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Accra, insisting the Black Stars benefited from the absence of VAR.â??Had VAR been used, Alexander Djikuâ??s goal would have been ruled out,â? Saintfiet told Adom TV after the game.The result leaves Ghana top of Group I, while Mali now face the challenge of securing qualification through the remaining fixtures. Despite the

Bechem United goalkeeper Benjamin Asiedu is optimistic the team will secure a positive result from their opening 2025/26 Ghana Premier League fixture against Gold Stars.The Hunters will travel to Bibiani this weekend to take on the defending champions in what promises to be a tough encounter.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Benjamin Asiedu assured Bechem United fans that the team has prepared well for the game and will fight for at least a point.â??We have worked very hard

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has described Ghana as one of Africaâ??s true football giants, insisting their status is not diminished by missing out on the next Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars failed to book a ticket to the continental showpiece, sparking criticism back home, but Saintfiet believes their pedigree remains unquestionable.â??Ghana will always be a giant in African and international football. Failing to qualify for AFCON doesnâ??t change that,â? Saintfiet

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet says he would gladly work with Ghana boss Otto Addo despite their recent battle in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.The two managers went head-to-head in Accra earlier this month, with Addoâ??s Black Stars edging Mali 1-0 thanks to Alexander Djikuâ??s late winner. The result maintained Ghana at the top of Group I, while Saintfietâ??s side must now pursue qualification through the playoffs.Speaking to Adom TV, the Belgian coach praised Addoâ??s

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has completed a loan move to Trabzonspor for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.The deal, which is subject to international clearance and registration, was finalised ahead of the closure of the Turkish transfer window on Friday.Onana, 29, has not featured in Unitedâ??s opening three Premier League matches under Ruben Amorim, with his only appearance coming in the shock Carabao Cup defeat to League Two side Grimsby.Signed from Inter Milan

â?¢ Fans from 210 countries have entered the Visa Presale Drawâ?¢ Highest number of applications submitted by residents of the United States, Mexico and Canadaâ?¢ Draw entry period to remain open until 11 am ET (17:00 CET) on 19 SeptemberA mere 24 hours into the entry period for the FIFA World Cup 26 Visa Presale Draw, FIFA has received an impressive number of applications from all over the world, with more than 1.5 million fans from 210 countries having signed up.The highest

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has opened up about his long-held ambition to lead Ghanaâ??s Black Stars, describing it as an unfulfilled dream rooted in his belief in the teamâ??s potential to compete at the highest level on the global stage.The Belgian revealed he was in advanced talks for the role in early 2024 before the Ghana Football Association (GFA) appointed Otto Addo.In a reflective interview, Saintfiet shared, â??As I said earlier, my ambition as a young coach

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has thrown his weight behind Ghanaâ??s potential to achieve World Cup success, pointing to the Black Starsâ?? heartbreaking 2010 quarter-final exit as proof of their capacity to compete with the worldâ??s best.The Belgian tactician, who previously pursued the Ghana coaching role, expressed unwavering belief in the teamâ??s ability to reach the semi-finals or beyond in future tournaments.Reflecting on one of African footballâ??s most painful

Ilyas Ansah will once again carry Union Berlinâ??s attacking hopes when they face Hoffenheim at home on Saturday afternoon.The 20-year-old has become a regular feature in the squad and his coach Steffen Baumgart is keeping faith in him despite a few ups and downs."The fact is that Ily has settled in well, and it's also a fact that Ily is still young and will always experience fluctuations in performance. We're pleased that he's currently fully involved. I

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says his side is fully preparing to face every challenge in the coming season.Asked about meeting Berekum Chelsea coach Samuel Boadu in their opener, Karim Zito explained that life at Kotoko comes with extra pressure."Everybody wants to beat Kotoko every coach want to beat Kotoko that makes Kotoko's work so difficult because there is no easy game for Kotoko so its like they can come all out on us," he told AKSC Media."So we are

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito is bracing for a difficult start to the new Ghana Premier League season but believes his team has what it takes to come out on top.Kotoko open their 2025/26 campaign on Saturday against Berekum Chelsea, a side that has always given them trouble. Zito admitted that history is not on their side, but he remains confident."Kotoko has never had a soft game when I was playing anytime we meet Kotoko you see us matching them in everything we can do to

Bechem United coach Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway is geared up for the opening fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season against Bibiani Gold Stars. The Hunters will take on the defending champions on Saturday, September 13, in what should be a difficult match.For coach Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway, this will be a normal game for his side and comes with no pressure at all.â??We have done a lot, and I believe in my boys. They are going to perform..Iâ??m not under

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says his side is carrying injuries, especially in midfield, but insists they are still prepared for the new season.The Porcupine Warriors begin their 2025/26 league campaign against Berekum Chelsea on Saturday, and Zito believes the squad will step up even with key players missing. He explained that new signings will be given the chance to cover the gaps left by the injured players."In terms of injury we are still facing problems with injury when

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season will officially get underway on Friday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, where Hearts of Oak welcome top-flight debutants Hohoe United in the opening fixture.The Phobians, now led by experienced tactician Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, are determined to launch their campaign with a strong performance.After an impressive pre-season that saw them overcome arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in the Top 4 tournament and later clinch the Democracy Cup against Great

New Bechem United head coach, Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway, has described leading the club into the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season as a big task.The experienced tactician was appointed by the Ghanaian top-flight league outfit in July this year, taking over from Coach Kwaku Danso.With the new league season starting this weekend, Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway says the challenge ahead is a big one, but he is ready with his players.â??Itâ??s a big task, and not only me

New head coach of Bechem United, Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway, is aiming for a winning start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The coach has been training with his players for a while and believes they are ready for the challenge ahead.Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of Bechem Unitedâ??s opening fixture against Gold Stars, Coach Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway said the plan is to fight for all three points.â??Every coach has his first game, so itâ??s not

Dreams FC have confirmed the signing of Kolani Baboulin Yves from Togolese side Etoile Sportive dâ??Agbalepedogan ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The 19-year-old winger, who has represented Togo at U17 and U20 levels, joins the â??Still Believeâ? family to bolster their attacking options.In announcing the deal on social media, Dreams FC said:â??We are excited to announce the signing of Kolani Baboulin Yves, a talented winger, from Etoile Sportive dâ??Agbalépédogan.