Athletic Clubâ??s long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League ended in disappointment as the Basque side fell 0â??2 to a clinical Arsenal at a packed San Mamés on Tuesday night.Captain Iñaki Williams, who led the team out for their first Champions League match in over a decade, was unable to inspire a result as second-half substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard secured the points for the Premier League side.After a tightly contested opening 70 minutes,

Former Black Queens captain Samira Suleman says she is prepared to give back to Ghana football if the opportunity comes from the Ghana FA.Having switched from player to coach, she believes her current path makes her more suited for a national team role than club management at this stage.The ex-striker, who has just completed her UEFA A Diploma coaching course, explained that national team duties would allow her to balance her work abroad while contributing her knowledge to Ghana.

Asante Kotoko say the ongoing investigation into the death of supporter Nana Frimpong â??Pooleyâ? is taking longer than expected due to the nature of Ghanaâ??s judicial system.The fan was stabbed to death on February 2 during a Ghana Premier League match between Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC.Eight individuals are currently standing trial, but no convictions have yet been secured.Kotokoâ??s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, explained that the delays stem from the court

Former Black Queens striker Samira Suleman has turned her lifelong love for football into a new chapter as a coach.Her passion for the game, she says, is what inspired her to stay close to the sport after hanging up her boots.Suleman recently completed her UEFA A Diploma coaching course, adding another milestone to her post-playing career. Almost a year earlier, she also earned a UEFA Certificate in Football Management, showing her commitment to building knowledge both on and off

Bibiani GoldStars head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso says he anticipated the highly physical nature of his sideâ??s opening-day clash with Bechem United, stressing that every team begins the new campaign with fresh legs and high energy.GoldStars opened their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season with a 2-1 victory at Dunâ??s Park in Bibiani, a result that sets them up for a crucial week on the continental stage.The defending champions overcame a stern challenge from Bechem United

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has admitted that his side is yet to develop the needed understanding on the pitch despite opening their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign with victory.Kotoko began the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea in Berekum, but Zito insists the teamâ??s chemistry remains a work in progress.Albert Amoahâ??s fine strike, assisted by new signing Hubert Gyau, settled the tight contest and secured all three points for the

Villarreal coach Marcelino has urged caution over public opinion on Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, insisting the player remains â??mentally preparedâ? to face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday despite ongoing legal proceedings.Partey, who denies all charges, is set to line up against his former Premier League rivals in north London before attending a plea hearing at Southwark Crown Court the following day.The ex-Arsenal midfielder was charged in

Villarreal coach Marcelino has urged caution over public opinion on Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, insisting the player remains â??mentally preparedâ? to face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday despite ongoing legal proceedings.Partey, who denies all charges, is set to line up against his former Premier League rivals in north London before attending a plea hearing at Southwark Crown Court the following day.The ex-Arsenal midfielder was charged in

Ghanaian clubs are set to be among the beneficiaries of the FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP) as FIFA confirmed a record USD 355 million will be distributed to clubs worldwide for the release of players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the final tournament.For the first time in the programmeâ??s history, clubs releasing players for the World Cup qualifiers will also directly benefit, marking a significant shift in how solidarity funds are shared.Previously, only

CAF 2nd Vice-President and GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has commended CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe for his commitment to ensuring safety at football events across the continent.Speaking at the opening of the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative workshop in Accra, Okraku highlighted Motsepeâ??s pledge to deliver football in secure and welcoming environments for all stakeholders."Since our President [Patrice Motsepe] took office, one of his foremost promises has been

CAF 2nd Vice-President and GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has commended CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe for his commitment to ensuring safety at football events across the continent.Speaking at the opening of the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative workshop in Accra, Okraku highlighted Motsepeâ??s pledge to deliver football in secure and welcoming environments for all stakeholders."Since our President [Patrice Motsepe] took office, one of his foremost promises has been

Black Starlets are preparing for their opening match against Togo after arriving in Cote d'Ivoire for the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations.The team departed Accra on Monday after weeks of scouting, training, and conditioning at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh-Ogum, formerly of Asante Kotoko and WAFA, leads the side as Ghana seeks qualification for the next edition of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.The Starlets

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has expressed delight in returning to Spain but admits there has been some changes and it will take time for him to get use to the new brand of football in La Liga. Partey spent most of his time playing in Spain before making a record-breaking move to England to join Arsenal in 2020.After five years in the Premier League, where the game is fast and more physical, Partey moved back to La Liga to sign for Villarreal.The experience midfielder is gradually

CAF 2nd Vice-President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has stressed the need for football venues in Ghana to provide a safe and welcoming environment for fans.Speaking at the opening of the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative workshop in Accra, the Ghana FA boss urged stakeholders to work together to guarantee safety and security on matchdays.â??People should have the confidence to travel to our match venues, to enjoy themselves and participate actively on game days. If we all play our part,

CAF 2nd Vice-President and Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, on Tuesday officially opened the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative workshop at the GFA Headquarters in Accra.The three-day programme is aimed at strengthening stadium safety and security in Ghana and across African football.Welcoming participants on behalf of CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, Simeon-Okraku stressed the importance of providing secure environments for players, fans and stakeholders.â??Since

Villarreal manager Marcelino García Toral has praised Thomas Parteyâ??s quality and experience ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night.The Ghanaian midfielder, who joined Villarreal as a free agent in the summer, is set to feature in the high-profile group-stage tie as the Yellow Submarine aim to make a strong statement in London.Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Marcelino expressed confidence in Parteyâ??s ability to

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has lauded Leicester City's summer business following the arrival of new players during the transfer window. The Foxes are eager to make a quick return to the Premier League, signing several new players including Aaron Ramsey and Julian Carranza.Leicester have had a decent start to the season and are currently fourth after five games in the new campaign.â??Theyâ??re really, really good signings, good players,â? said Ayew, who scored in

Ghanaian forward Daniel Adade has completed a move to Indonesian second-tier side Persipal Palu F.C., signing a deal that runs until the end of the season.Adade makes the switch after a successful spell with Karketu Dili FC in Timor-Leste, where he joined at the start of 2025 and was immediately entrusted with the captainâ??s armband. His leadership and consistency proved decisive as Karketu Dili secured the domestic championship.The 30-year-old played a central role in the clubâ??s

Head coach of Kwara United coach Tunde Sanni has expressed optimism about his outfit chances ahead of their game against Asante Kotoko in the CAF Confederation Cup.The Nigerian outfit will travel to face the Porcupine Warriors in the first preliminary round clash on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Accra Sports Stadium before the return clash in Nigeria a week later.Kwara United played out a pulsating goalless draw against Warri Wolves in the Nigerian top-flight at the weekend

Ghanaian forward Prince Amoako Junior has been named in the Danish Superliga Team of the Week following his outstanding performance for FC Nordsjaelland in their 1-0 win over FC Midtjylland on Sunday.The 18-year-old was the hero of the clash, scoring the decisive goal with a moment of class in the second half.Amoako created space with a quick skill before unleashing a precise effort that beat the goalkeeper and ultimately secured all three points for Nordsjaelland.His crucial strike