Hearts of Oak legend Charles Taylor has criticised the clubâ??s current squad following their surprise elimination from the MTN FA Cup on Wednesday.The Phobians were beaten 1-0 by Division Two side True Life FC in the Round of 64 at the Kpobiman Training Centre, a defeat that intensified concerns among fans.Taylor said the performance lacked the urgency and commitment previously associated with the club.Speaking on Angel FM, he urged the players to adopt higher standards as they

Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has indicated that his team is determined to fight for a win in their next fixture against Swedru All Blacks in the Ghana Premier League.Wonders will lock horns with All Blacks in a Week 13 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league on Friday, December 5.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Emmanuel Aidoo said his Eleven Wonders side will go for all three points on the matchday.â??The preparations are good. We are going for the

Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has emphasised that his team will stay grounded after securing their first win of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Wonders on Monday defeated Dreams FC 2-0 for their first win of the campaign during Week 12.The result came under new manager Emmanuel Aidoo, who was appointed to take charge of the team, following the resignation of two previous head coaches.Speaking ahead of Eleven Wondersâ?? next fixture in the Ghana Premier League

Two familiar rivals in Zone Two of the Access Bank Division One League, Skyy FC and Elmina Sharks, will face off this weekend in a crucial fixture for both sides after inconsistent starts to their campaigns.Elmina Sharks, who stunned league leaders FC AshantiGold 04 last weekend, sit fifth in the standings and remain just five points off the top. They will travel to Daboase with renewed confidence, aware that another victory could boost their chase for promotion.Skyy FC, meanwhile,

Zone Three leaders Semper FI will look to extend their strong start to the season when they visit Hakla FC in a Matchday 10 fixture of the Access Bank Division One League on Sunday.Semper FI sit top of the table with 20 points from nine matches, after recording six wins and suffering only one defeat so far. Their attacking threat will once again be led by Samuel Adonten Owusu, who is among the top scorers in the zone with four goals and remains a key figure for the title aspirants.

The Trophy of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations made a lively stop in Paris as part of its Diaspora Tour, strengthening engagement with African communities across Europe ahead of the tournament in Morocco.A vibrant evening was held at the Palais de Tokyo, where footballers, journalists, artists and supporters gathered to celebrate African passion and unity. The event aimed to reinforce the connection between the continent and its diaspora, reflecting the identity and spirit of the

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw set to take place in Washington on Friday, there is growing interest in which opponents could give Ghana the best chance of advancing from the group stage.The Black Stars are in Pot 4, but their energetic squad and strong qualifying campaign suggest they can compete if the draw falls their way.A host nation in Pot 1 could suit Ghanaâ??s style. Canada, Mexico or the United States are strong sides, yet they may not carry the same fear factor as

The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Washington DC, creating a real buzz across the United States capital as the countdown continues to the Final Draw for the 2026 tournament.The trophy visited some of Washingtonâ??s most iconic landmarks before being presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where preparations are in full swing for Fridayâ??s major event.Media were welcomed for a first look inside the draw venue, guided by FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand,

Former Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah has signed a contract extension as head coach of the Sudan national team, following successful negotiations with the Sudanese Football Association on Thursday in Khartoum.The new deal will keep Appiah in charge of the Falcons of Jediane until 2028, rewarding the progress made since his appointment in September 2023. His mandate has focused on rebuilding the national side, a task he has executed with notable impact.Under his leadership, Sudan secured

Vision FC coach Nana Kwaku Agyemang has expressed his disappointment following the sides Ghana FA Cup elimination on Wednesday.The Premier League outfit suffered a shock FA Cup elimination after succumbing to Division One League side, Attram De Visser Academy in the Round 16 clash, held at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex.Having being eliminated from the Cup competition, the Eewo Family will have to shift their attention to the Ghana Premier League.â??We didnâ??t show

As the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches in Washington, supporters in Ghana are already imagining the possible match-ups.The Black Stars will enter the tournament ranked in Pot 4, which means they will face a top football nation no matter what. But certain combinations would make the road to the knockout stage a very steep climb.A group led by Spain or France would be one of the most feared outcomes. Joining either of them with a strong European side from Pot 2, such as

Ghana will discover their group opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday in Washington, the moment that will map out their path in a tournament unlike any previous edition.The expanded 48-team format introduces 12 groups of four and a new knockout round featuring 32 nations. For the Black Stars, the structure offers both opportunity and danger.Ghana return to the World Cup with momentum from a strong qualifying campaign in which they lost only once. The teamâ??s failure

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Salifu Ibrahim has been left out of the Benin squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The 25-year-old hopes on featuring at the continental showpiece has been dashed, after being excluded from the 30-man provisional lists released by head coach Gernot Rohr on Wednesday.Despite representing Ghana at various levels, Salifu switched his nationality to play for the country of his father.Upon nationality switch, the FC Drita midfielder

Ghana will discover their group-stage fate for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when the draw takes place in Washington on Friday, 5 December.It marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Black Stars in the first 48-team tournament, a format that introduces 12 groups and an expanded knockout phase.Ghana are placed in Pot 4. The seeding reflects a team in transition. A strong qualification campaign, with only one defeat, has restored belief after the painful failure to reach the 2025 Africa

Ghanaian international, Ibrahim Sadiq produced an impressive performance on Wednesday, helping AZ Alkmaar to a 3-1 away victory over PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Cup round 2 fixture.The 25-year-old played a pivotal role, as AZ Alkmaar triumphed over their opponent to secure qualification to the next round of the Cup competition.PEC Zwolle opened the scoring before the half hour mark through Netherlands international Koen Kostons. But the visitors staged a strong comeback in the second

Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana picked up an injury while in action for Atalanta in the Coppa Italia Round 16 clash against Genoa on Wednesday night.Sulemana, who joined the Italian outfit in the summer was forced off with an injury as his outfit cruised to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Genoa, ensuring their qualification to the quarterfinals of the Cup competition this season.The former Southampton star was replaced in the 21st-minute mark in the much-anticipated clash, held

Ghana Football Association Head of Public Relations and Strategy Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe has stressed the need for stronger health and nutrition systems to support Ghanaâ??s quest to develop world-class athletes.Addressing the Volta Sports Development Forum, he linked productivity and elite sports performance directly to the quality of nourishment and wellness available to young people.â??A 24-hour economy requires a 24-hour workforce; strong, healthy, productive, and mentally

Former Hearts of Oak Managing Director, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, believes sports must be recognised as a strategic growth sector that can help accelerate Ghanaâ??s national development agenda.Speaking at the Volta Sports Development Forum, the Ghana Football Association's head of Public Relations and Strategy outlined the wide economic benefits the industry offers, well beyond the pitch.â??Sport today is a multi-billion-dollar industry,â? he said. â??Football alone

Ghana Football Association Head of Public Relations and Strategy, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, has urged regional authorities and private stakeholders to commit more resources to identifying and developing young athletes, describing talent as a national asset that must be converted into economic value.Delivering the keynote address at the Volta Sports Development Forum, Armstrong-Mortagbe said Ghana can only compete globally if it strengthens its talent pipeline from the grassroots.â??Talent