Moritz-Broni Kwarteng came off the bench and quickly made his mark, setting up the only goal in Bochumâ??s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga 2 on Saturday.Kwarteng entered the game in the 64th minute, replacing Kjell Wätjen, and brought new energy to Bochumâ??s attack. Just six minutes later, he delivered a smart assist that changed the afternoon. His well-placed ball found Philipp Hofmann in the box, and the striker headed home from close

Ghana will criss-cross North America during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with FIFA confirming the venues and kick-off times for the Black Starsâ?? opening fixtures.Otto Addoâ??s side will make their fifth appearance at the tournament and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Their campaign begins in Toronto on Wednesday, 17 June, where they face Panama in a late 23:00 GMT kick-off.The highly anticipated clash with England follows six

Dreams FC will hosts Bechem United in an early battle for survival after a terrible start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Both teams, known for their ability to unearth new talents and still remain competitive, have found themselves struggles and currently sit in relegation places.While Dreams FC sit 16th position and Bechem United in 17th place, only a point separate the two sides. In 12 matches, the Still Believe lads have won only three and lost seven games.Meanwhile,

President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Mr Fouzi Lekjaa, hosted Mr Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye, President of the Senegalese National Olympic and Sports Committee and Chair of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Sale.The visit formed part of continued efforts to strengthen cooperation and technical exchange between Morocco and Senegal.Discussions centred on the organisation of major sporting events, with both parties

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, feels confident ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw held in Washington, DC on Friday, December 5, 2025. The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside former champions England, 2018 runners-up Croatia and Panama.Having failed to go beyond the group stage of their last two World Cup appearances, Painstil believes 2026 offers the team a golden opportunity to dominate the global showpiece."It was a long

Ghana coach Otto Addo beleives Antoine Semenyo is ready to take the â??next stepâ?, and a transfer away from Bournemouth would be â??naturalâ? for him.The 25-year-old has been linked to Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the January transfer window.Semenyo has a £65million release clause, which is only active until a specific date in the January window.â??He has done very well at Bournemouth, but with all the respect

Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, has jokingly poked at the Black Stars' World Cup opponents following last night's draw in Washington, DC. The Black Stars will face Panama, 1966 champions England and 2018 runners-up Croatia in Group L at the World Cup in North America next year.Appiah, who led Ghana to their first tournament in 2006, is currently a member of the management team of the national team and observed the draw on Friday.After Ghana's opponents were

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has played down concerns about Ghana following the World Cup draw in Washington, insisting his team will focus primarily on their own performance ahead of the Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.â??We donâ??t care too much about Ghana,â? DaliÄ? said when asked about the Black Stars. â??I know my friend Asamoah Gyan, we played together when I was in LA. I know there will be tough games. Ghanaâ??s team is very strong and fast,

Medeama missed a valuable opportunity to climb to the summit of the Ghana Premier League last weekend when they surrendered a two-goal lead away to Asante Kotoko. On Sunday, they return to the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa determined to put that setback behind them as they host Berekum Chelsea.This fixture reunites the two sides just six months after their last league meeting, which Berekum Chelsea won 2-1. Medeama, however, approach the contest in strong overall form. Draws against Bechem

Bibiani Gold Stars goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi believes the team has taken important steps forward after a challenging start to the season.He explained that despite the early issues, the group has stayed focused and worked hard to improve their form.Gold Stars have played 12 league games so far, keeping five clean sheets in the process. Kobi feels these numbers show the teamâ??s steady growth. Heading into their next match, they sit 4th on the league table with 22 points and remain

Bibiani Gold Stars goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi is clear about the task ahead as his team prepares for their next league game against Samartex.After helping the team push through in the FA Cup, he believes the energy in that competition does not fully carry into the Premier League.Gold Stars head into Sundayâ??s match with three wins and two defeats from their last five games. With Samartex strong at home, Kobi stressed the need for a fresh approach when asked whether the team has

Bibiani Gold Stars goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi is looking forward to a familiar and exciting trip as his side prepares to face Samartex on Sunday.Kobi, who knows the area well, believes the match will be a special one for him and hopes it becomes a memorable day for the club and its fans. Gold Stars go into the game with three wins and two defeats in their last five matches, pushing them to 4th on the league table with 22 points after 12 games.Speaking to Gold Stars TV, he shared his

Vision FC and Young Apostles meet in a keenly contested encounter on Sunday at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, with both sides seeking valuable points to climb further up the standings.Vision return home with a clear mission. Their defeat to Hearts of Oak last weekend extended a worrying spell, leaving them without a win in four matches. Scoring opportunities have been present, yet defensive frailties continue to haunt them.They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their

Hohoe United welcome Asante Kotoko to the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday, with a large turnout anticipated as the newly promoted side target a notable result against the Porcupine Warriors.The hosts boosted their confidence last weekend with a 2-1 victory away to Bechem United, their first win on the road, aided by a crucial penalty save. Kotoko, meanwhile, needed a late effort to avoid defeat in Kumasi as they drew 2â??2 with Medeama, extending their winless run to three matches.Kotoko

Nations FC aim to recover from a frustrating run of results when they host an in-form Heart of Lions side at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Saturday.They suffered a late 1-0 defeat away to Basake Holy Stars last weekend, their fourth game without a win in five. It marked their fifth loss in 12 league matches, raising further concerns over consistency this season.Nations FC sit 12th with 13 points, having scored 10 goals and conceded 12. Their home form remains a source of encouragement.

VfB Stuttgart are easing Justin Diehl carefully back into competitive action after his ligament injury in the ankle sidelined him for several weeks.The attacking player is expected to collect his first minutes next week with the clubâ??s second team, marking the next step in yet another rebuilding phase for the 21-year-old.Head coach Sebastian HoeneÃ? explained on Friday why Diehl is not yet an option for this matchday against Rot-Weiss Essen, even though he has been able to