Juventus is planning for the long term and has identified highly rated Dutch-Ghanaian winger Ernest Poku as a possible addition in the summer.The winger, currently at Bayer Leverkusen, has emerged as one of the standout young wide players in the Bundesliga.Poku came through AZ Alkmaarâ??s respected academy before earning a move to Leverkusen in August 2025 for around â?¬12 million including bonuses. A quick and direct winger, he thrives in one-on-one situations and has adapted

â??English-Ghanaian striker Sean Adarkwa was the difference-maker as Wealdstone edged Brackley Town 2â??1 at Grosvenor Vale in the National League.Adarkwa opened the scoring on 31 minutes, finishing calmly after good work from Micah Obiero to give the hosts a deserved lead.Wealdstone built on that platform after the break, with Nathan Tshikuna doubling the advantage midway through the second half to put them firmly in control. Brackley hit back through Morgan Roberts on 78

Assistant coach of Heart of Lions, Daniel Nii Adjei, has expressed optimism in the teamâ??s chances of defeating Basake Holy Stars in their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The Kpando-based club has suffered three defeats in their last five matches and has lost back-to-back matches in its last two games.The recent defeat came on Sunday when Heart of Lions faced off with Gold Stars at the Kpando Sports Stadium.Speaking in a post-match interview, assistant

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has opened up on the intensity of the Kenyan Premier League title race, acknowledging the pressure from AFC Leopards while expressing confidence in his side's ability to handle the heat.K'Ogalo reinforced their position at the top with a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, restoring a six-point cushion over their closest rivals. Leopards had temporarily narrowed the gap with a 2-1 win over Posta Rangers the previous

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has expressed strong belief in his players' ability to handle the mounting pressure of the Kenyan Premier League title race, pointing to the squad's growth over recent months as reason for optimism.K'Ogalo reinforced their position at the summit with a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, restoring a six-point cushion over second-placed AFC Leopards, who have a game in hand.Speaking after the win, the Ghanaian

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has acknowledged the mounting pressure from AFC Leopards as the Kenyan Premier League title race intensifies but insists his side thrives in such moments.K'Ogalo reinforced their supremacy at the top with a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, reclaiming a six-point cushion after Leopards' 2-1 win over Posta Rangers the previous day.Speaking after the win, the Ghanaian tactician highlighted the psychological edge that

Coach Karim Zito has opened up about the emotional and physical strain he endured during his time at Asante Kotoko, revealing that the pressure of the role affected his health before his recent resignation.Zito, who has since taken up a new position with Division One side FC AshantiGold04, said he only realised the extent of the toll after seeking medical attention shortly after leaving the club.â??Seeing my doctor shortly after leaving Kotoko, he told me I was fortunate for

Heart of Lions assistant coach Daniel Nii Adjei has bemoaned the teamâ??s defeat to Gold Stars in the Ghana Premier League over the weekend. The Kpando-based outfit hosted the Week 23 opponent at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Sunday, hoping to secure a win to bounce back from their defeat to Berekum Chelsea in the previous game.Although Heart of Lions scored first on the matchday, a spirited second-half performance from Gold Stars saw the side come from behind to claim a 2-1 triumph.Speaking

Ghanaian midfielder Enoch Morrison is taking the Kenyan Premier League by storm, racking up an astonishing 13 Man of the Match awards in just 23 league appearances for Gor Mahia F.C. this season.The former Asante Kotoko star has become the heartbeat of the Kenyan champions' title charge, delivering week after week with performances that have left fans and pundits searching for superlatives.His latest statement came in Gor Mahia's emphatic 3-0 victory over KCB, where he

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has reiterated his deep concerns about the quality of coaching in the country, emphasising that improving technical capacity remains a top priority for the FA.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku reflected on long-standing issues that have plagued Ghanaian football.Over the years, stakeholders have pointed to outdated

â??Eintracht Frankfurt still cannot predict when German-Ghanaian winger Ansgar Knauff will be able to return to action.According to Bild, there is currently no concrete timeline for the 24-year-oldâ??s comeback following an unexpected abdominal operation around a week ago.The versatile attacker suddenly felt severe pain on a scheduled day off and had to undergo surgery, reported as an intestinal procedure. Head coach Albert Riera described the situation as completely unforeseen,

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has delivered a stark assessment of coaching standards in the country, declaring in no uncertain terms his long-standing dissatisfaction with the state of technical development.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku did not mince words when addressing what he sees as a persistent weakness in Ghanaian football."I

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has pinpointed refereeing and coaching as the two key areas demanding urgent attention if Ghanaian football is to progress.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku recalled that during the FA's 2023 Congress in Kumasi, the Executive Council outlined plans to address fundamental gaps within the country's football

Veteran Bechem United forward Augustine Okrah has been named in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League Week 23 Team of the Week (ToTW) after an impressive showing over the weekend. The captain of the Hunters was in his element on Saturday when they travelled to Tema to take on Vision Football Club.In the five-goal thriller that ensued between the two teams, Okrah bagged a sensational brace but disappointingly ended up on the losing team.Despite the defeat, the performance of the veteran

Moroccan football has bid farewell to one of its most influential modern-day leaders following the international retirement of captain Romain Saïss.The 35-year-old defender officially draws the curtain on a distinguished career with the Atlas Lions, ending a remarkable journey spanning over a decade of commitment, resilience, and pride in national colours.Saïss leaves the international stage with 86 caps and three goalsâ??statistics that only begin to tell the story of

Ghanaian youngster Kwaku Agyabeng has revealed the family opposition he had to overcome before realising his dream of playing in Major League Soccer with Sporting Kansas City.The 19-year-old midfielder, selected fourth overall in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, made his professional debut just 38 minutes into the new season, entering SKC's opener against San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park."My father didn't want me to play soccer," Agyabeng shared, explaining that his

Asante Kotoko captain Samba O'Neil Ndongani is grieving the loss of his mother, a devastating blow for the defender who has been a pillar of strength for the Porcupine Warriors since arriving in Ghana.The club confirmed the news, offering its support to the Congolese centre-back and his family during this difficult time. Kotoko described the moment as deeply painful, not just for Ndongani but for a squad that looks to him as a leader.Since joining from Rahimo FC in 2024, Ndongani

Bibiani Gold Stars poster boy Samuel Attah Kumi is leading the race for the goal king award in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season after Week 23.The forward was in action for his side over the weekend when they travelled to Kpando to take on Heart of Lions.In the exciting contest staged at the Kpando Sports Stadium, Atta Kumi was on target in the second half and inspired Gold Stars to come from behind to defeat Heart of Lions 2-1 at the end of the 90 minutes.His crucial equaliser

President John Mahama has called on the nationâ??s corporate sector to invest in the Ghana Sports Fund, emphasising the transformative economic role of sports.Speaking at a meeting with private sector leaders, Mahama framed the initiative not as charity but as a strategic partnership for national development.â??Sports today influences global markets, stories and media rights, youth employment, creative industry and investment flows,â? Mahama said.He highlighted the Black

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has underlined the importance of mental resilience as the Kenyan Premier League title race enters a decisive phase.Following a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, the record champions reclaimed a six-point lead over AFC Leopards, who had narrowed the gap to three points with a 2-1 win over Posta Rangers the previous day.Speaking after the KCB win, Akonnor highlighted the role of psychological strength in determining the eventual