Kwara Unitedâ??s General Manager, Mallam Bashir Badawiy, has expressed quiet confidence ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round clash with Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko.Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Badawiy stressed that while football is not a battle of life and death, his side is determined to overcome the challenge posed by the Kumasi-based club.â??The expectation is for us to do better than the last time we played in the Confederation Cup,â? he stated.â??We

Black Stars captain Andre Ayew joined mourners in Accra on Sunday for Muslim prayers in honour of two victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.The ceremony, led by National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, was held for Hon. Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala Muhammad, MP for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.Ayew, who is currently in Ghana as he considers

French-Ghanaian midfielder Edwin Quarshie was on target as Le Mans drew 3-3 with Guingamp in the French Ligue 2.Quarshie, who joined Le Mans in 2022, opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Anthony Ribelin doubled the lead just before halftime.Guingamp mounted a second-half comeback, equalising through Louis Mafouta in stoppage time before William Harhouz struck late to rescue a point for the hosts.Quarshie, who played 67 minutes, registered his first goal of the season and

Former Ghana U17 coach Frimpong Manso says he agreed to leave his role with the Black Starlets because it would have been impossible to balance the job with his duties at Bibiani GoldStars.Manso, who spent seven months scouting and preparing the team for upcoming competitions, was replaced by Prosper Narteh Ogum last week â?? just a month before the WAFU B U17 Championship in Nigeria.â??If you look at September, all the programmes are in September,â? Manso told Joy Sports.

Ghanaian duo Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ibrahim Sulemana were both on target for Atalanta BC, but their goals could not secure victory in a thrilling 3-3 pre-season draw with NK Opatija at the Centro Sportivo Bortolotti 1.Manager Ivan Juric handed both players starting roles, and they lasted the entire 90 minutes. Kamaldeen broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute with a close-range finish from a teasing cross. Eleven minutes later, Ibrahim Sulemana restored Atalantaâ??s lead with a

Russian Premier League giants Spartak Moscow have made a formal approach to sign Ghana international Alexander Djiku from Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce, according to reports from Turkish outlet Sabah Spor.The 31-year-old centre-back, who joined Fenerbahce from French Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg in 2023, is attracting significant interest this summer.In addition to Spartak, French clubs Lille, Nice, and Toulouse are also monitoring his situation. However, Spartak are believed to be

Black Stars duo Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ibrahim Sulemana were both on the scoresheet as Atalanta BC played out an entertaining 3-3 draw against Croatian side NK Opatija in a pre-season clash at the Centro Sportivo Bortolotti 1 on Sunday.Manager Ivan Juric handed both Black Stars players starting roles, and they made the most of the opportunity, lasting the entire 90 minutes.Kamaldeen opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a close-range finish after connecting to a teasing cross.However,

Dutch-born Ghanaian winger Ernest Poku is on the verge of sealing a high-profile move from AZ Alkmaar to German Bundesliga giants Bayer 04 Leverkusen, with both clubs having reached an agreement over the transfer.The deal, reported to be worth around 10 million Euros, will see the 21-year-old sign a contract until 2030 once he completes his medical.Poku, who is eligible to represent both the Netherlands and Ghana at international level, has been in fine form for AZ.He has already

Ghanaian tactician Barnabas Awuni has guided Nigerian youth outfit Sporting Supreme to an impressive double triumph in Europe, clinching the Gothia U18 Cup in Sweden and the Dana U19 Cup in Denmark.Awuni, who boasts a wealth of coaching experience in Ghanaâ??s Division One League, masterminded his sideâ??s dominant run in both tournaments, blending tactical discipline with free-flowing attacking football.Sporting Supreme displayed remarkable consistency, overcoming top youth

Ghanaian defender Lalas Abubakar was the hero for FC Dallas as he netted his first goal for the club in their 2-0 victory over Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer on Saturday night.The 29-year-old, who joined Dallas from Colorado Rapids in January, delivered a commanding display at the heart of defence, capping it off with a fine headed goal in the second half.Dallas got off to a flying start at Toyota Stadium when Croatian striker Petar Musa punished a goalkeeping error

Ghanaian international Augustine Boakye was in blistering form for Saint Etienne in their French Ligue 2 opener against Laval on Saturday. The 24-year-old midfielder started and played for 71 minutes as his outfit settled for a draw against their opponent in the highly competitive clash, held at the Stade Francis Le Basser. Boakye played a pivotal role by scoring and registering an assist, contributing to Saint Etienneâ??s 3-3 away draw against Laval. The Ghanaian midfielder

France-born Ghanaian midfielder Edwin Quarshie delivered an outstanding performance as he found the back of the net for Le Mans in their thrilling 3-3 draw against Guingamp in the French Ligue 2.The 29-year-old experienced midfielder impressed in the highly competitive clash held at the Stade du Roudourou on Saturday.Quarshie played a vital role for Le Mans, lasting 67 minutes on the field and contributing significantly to his team's performance.The visitors shot into the lead

Ghana international Daniel Afriyie Barnieh delivered a top-class performance to help FC Aarau secure victory over Xamax in the Swiss Challenge League.The former Hearts of Oak forward started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit cruised to a 2-0 win over their opponent on Saturday.FC Aarau scored on either side of the pitch to snatch victory over Xamax at the Stadion Brügglifeld.Barnieh, who joined the Swiss lower-tier club this summer opened the scoring for the

Ghanaian forward Prince Kwabena Adu opened his scoring account in the Czech Republic top-flight this campaign when his outfit, Viktoria Plzen drew against Slovacko.The 21-year-old attacker started and played for 77 minutes as Viktoria Plzen settled for a 1-1 stalemate against their opponent at the Doosan Aréna on Saturday.The former Bechem United broke the deadlock in the 24th-minute mark after being set up by Viktoria Plzen as the host went to the halftime break with the advantage.Viktoria

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko will have to battle for qualification over Kwara United in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round clash against Kwara United without attacker Elvis Kyei Baffour.The former Liberty Professional forward is currently carrying an ankle injury, ruling him out of action for the next ix-weeks. His absence will surely affect the Porcupine Warriors as they gear up for the upcoming Confederation Cup clash.Kyei Baffour, who joined Kotoko last summer is also

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have been dealt with a massive blow following an injury setback to enterprising winger Peter Amidu Acquah.The promising attacker has been ruled out of action for six-weeks after picking up an ankle injury. He is expected to miss Asante Kotokoâ??s CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round clash against Kwara United next month.Additionally, the talented winger will likely miss the start of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campiagn, which

German-Ghanaian defender Joshua Quarshie made his debut for Southampton in their English Championship opener victory against Wrexham.The 21-year-old centre-back, who joined the Saints in the current transfer window from Hoffenheim was called to action on Saturday, when his outfit triumphed over their opponent at the St. Mary's Stadium.Quarshie played a pivotal role in his first appearance for the club, contributing significantly to their 2-1 home victory over Wrexham.The visitors

Serie C side US Pergolettese have completed the loan signing of Italian-born Ghanaian defender Mike Aidoo from Serie A giants Inter Milan for the 2025/26 season.The 20-year-old full-back, who was born in Bussolengo to Ghanaian parents, came through the youth ranks of Chievo Verona before joining Inter in 2021. He progressed steadily through the U17, U18, and U19 teams, eventually making 55 appearances and scoring once for the Primavera side over two seasons.Aidoo also featured in

Former Ghana youth international Aminu Mohammed says his main aim this season is to score goals, help his teammates, and earn his first senior national team call-up.â??This season, I just want to score as many goals as I can, work hard for my teammates, and hopefully earn a call-up to the Black Stars,â? the 24-year-old told the clubâ??s media after sealing a move to Bechem United.The versatile forward, who previously featured for WAFA and had stints with Manchester Cityâ??s

Turkish TFF 1. Lig side Ankara Keçiörengücü have secured the services of highly-rated Ghanaian forward Joseph Ofori on a long-term deal ahead of the 2025/26 season.The 18-year-old has penned a five-year contract with the Ankara-based outfit, marking his first major move in European football.Ofori will ply his trade at the Ankara Aktepe Stadium as he looks to make an impression in Turkeyâ??s second tier.His arrival is part of the clubâ??s strategy to invest in emerging