Ibrahim Sadiq scored with a late header to complete AZ Alkmaar's 3-0 win over Drita in the Conference League.The Ghanaian winger came off the bench in the 75th minute and tucked away Mees de Wit's cross in stoppage time to spark cheers from travelling fans.Sadiq's goal capped a controlled display from AZ, who led earlier through Sven Mijnans in the 17th minute and Isak Jensen before the hour. Drita fought hard at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri but could not match AZ's

Black Galaxies coach Kassim Mingle has defended his decision to exclude Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare from the squad to face South Africa, insisting the shot-stopper has already earned his place at senior level.Speaking to Sporty FM, Mingle made it clear that Asare no longer needs to be assessed at the Black Galaxies level following his rise to the Black Stars.â??Thereâ??s no reason to keep calling up Benjamin Asare to the Black Galaxies when he already has a spot

Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to sell Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma in January following the emergence of a second video involving the player using nitrous oxide.Nitrous oxide, widely known as â??laughing gas,â? was formally banned in the UK in 2023 under new anti-drug legislation. Possession of the substance now carries potential penalties including fines and, in more serious cases, a prison sentence.The club intend to activate an option to extend his contract by one year

The Football4Girls initiative in the Upper West Region continues to build momentum, underscoring the strong collaboration between the Ghana Football Associationâ??s Technical Directorate and the Ghana Education Service.Rooted in the GFAâ??s Womenâ??s Football Strategy, the programme seeks to identify and nurture young female talent while removing barriers that restrict girlsâ?? participation in football. It aims to create equal access to the sport for girls in basic

Nations FC are leading the race to sign former Bibiani Goldstars forward Roland Frimpong ahead of the winter transfer window.Frimpong was not registered by Goldstars before the commencement of the Ghana Premier League campaign following his participation in the University games, where UDS emerged as winners.However, both parties have severed ties, with Frimpong seeking for a new challenge ahead of the upcoming transfer window. The forward joined Goldstars in 2023 and has a tow-year

Bechem United winger Yaw Annor has stressed the teamâ??s determination to overcome Eleven Wonders in their next outing in the Ghana Premier League. The Hunters have just one win from their last five matches, a poor run that has left them in the relegation zone of the league standings.This weekend, they will take on an Eleven Wonders side that is also struggling in the division and sits at the bottom of the table.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Yaw Annor assured Bechem United

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is preparing for talks with Mohamed Salah as uncertainty deepens around the wingerâ??s future following a turbulent week at Anfield.Salahâ??s public claim that Liverpool had thrown him â??under the busâ? after the 3-3 draw with Leeds United led to his exclusion from the squad that beat Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.The Egyptianâ??s frustration followed his third straight Premier League match on the bench, with Slot

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says the Sports Fund, once approved, will resolve recurring funding challenges for Ghanaian sports and athletes nationwide.Adams tabled the Sports Fund Bill in Parliament on Thursday, aiming to provide a sustainable financial framework for all sporting disciplines in the country.He emphasized that the fund will support federations, associations, and athletes, ensuring that resources are available beyond just football.â??Itâ??s quite

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has formally tabled the Sports Fund Bill in Parliament to improve funding for all sporting disciplines in Ghana.For years, Ghanaian athletes have struggled to compete internationally due to insufficient funding. Adams believes this bill will provide a sustainable solution, benefiting federations, associations, and athletes nationwide.Adams emphasized that the fund will accelerate the development of sports beyond football. He highlighted

Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi has announced his final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, maintaining continuity while reinforcing key areas as the Carthage Eagles prepare for a demanding tournament in Morocco.The squad sees the important return of midfield duo Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri, both of whom missed recent international fixtures. Their inclusion restores balance, energy and creativity to a Tunisian midfield that will be central to their campaign in Group

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has announced a strong 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with star full-back Achraf Hakimi included despite a recent ankle injury. The Atlas Lions will host the tournament, which begins on December 21.Hakimi, recently crowned African Best, is expected to miss the opening matches, but Regragui insists his leadership and influence are indispensable as Morocco chase their first AFCON title since 1976. The squad also features key figures Yassine

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the list of referees and officials assigned to the Matchday 14 fixtures of the Ghana Premier League, scheduled for Friday, December 12, to Sunday, December 14, 2025.The matchweek opens on Friday with the clash between Heart of Lions and Aduana FC at the Kpando Stadium, where Gideon Nii-Coffie will take charge, assisted by Seth Abletor and James Osafo.On Saturday, Hearts of Oak host Nations FC at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Rustum

Black Galaxies coach Kassim Mingle has explained his decision to leave Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare out of recent training camps.Mingle named a 20-man home-based Black Stars squad for a friendly against South Africa next Tuesday, again without the goalkeeper, sparking questions about the omission.The former Nations FC coach said leaving out Asare is intentional. He wants other local goalkeepers to gain experience and prove their quality at national level.â??Thereâ??s

The Black Queens have surged up the latest FIFA womenâ??s rankings, moving five places to claim 62nd globally following a string of strong performances since August.Ghanaâ??s 2024 WAFCON bronze medallists previously ranked 67th, and their rise further cements their position among Africaâ??s elite, sitting third on the continent behind Nigeria and South Africa.The Queensâ?? ascent reflects a dominant campaign at this yearâ??s WAFCON in Morocco and a commanding 7â??0

The Chief Safety and Security Officer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, G.B. Jones, is calling on supporters to familiarise themselves with stadium safety regulations ahead of next yearâ??s tournament.Speaking at a forum organised by the Africa Center of the Atlantic Council, Jones revealed that several popular fan items â?? including some musical instruments, fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices â?? will be prohibited across venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico.He

Danish-born Ghanaian forward Malik Pimpong scored for FC FC Midtjylland U19 in the UEFA Youth League against FC Koln on Wednesday night. Pimpong, son of former Black Stars striker Razak Pimpong, who is following the footsteps of his father, could not rescue the Danish outfit from elimination despite his exploits.Pimpong's second half strike only lasted for two minutes as the rampant Germany U19 champions produced a strong second half display to beat FC Midtjylland 4-1, and

English-born Ghanaian teen Ryan McAidoo continued his hot scoring streak in the UEFA Youth League after scoring as Manchester City U19 thumped Real Madrid to advance to the knockout stages. McAidoo struck with 20 minutes remaining before a late double from Reigan Heskey as City triumphed 4-0 in Spain.The England youth international had an outstanding game, netting his second of the competition in six games.Meanwhile, in a rapid start to the match, Charlie Gray expertly executed

Dutch-born Ghanaian midfielder Levi Acheampong starred for Ajax U19 after netting a brace in their 8-0 victory over Azerbaijani giants Qarabag in the UEFA Youth League. The teen sensation, who came on as a second half substitute, scored twice in the space nine minutes as a rampant Ajax youth side tore apart their hosts in Baku.Hat-trick hero Emre Unuvar opened the floodgates after scoring in the 33rd minute before Abdella Ouazane doubled the advantage four minutes later.Unuvar

Ghanaian midfielder Cameron Antwi scored a stunning last-gasp goal to earn Newport County a valuable point at Crewe Alexandra in the English League 2 on Wednesday evening. The 24-year-old stole the show after helping the League 2 strugglers comeback twice in a thrilling encounter at the Mornflake Stadium despite playing the last 25 minutes without Courtney Baker-Richardson, who was sent off in the 65th minute.The hosts had opened the scoring early through Emre Tezgel but Newport