England-born Ghanaian forward Maleace Asamoah has joined Irish Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers. The 23-year-old signed a deal to join Shamrock Rovers on loan till the end of the season from English League One outfit Wigan Athletic.Asamoah, son of former Ghana international Derek Asamoah, arrives with huge experience playing in the lower division in England and topflight football from Greece.â??The signing has taken some time, there was a lot of back-and-forth with it.
The International Football Association Board has approved four key law changes aimed at clamping down on time-wasting ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The measures were ratified at IFABâ??s 140th Annual General Meeting in Hensol, Wales, on February 28, 2026, following consultations with stakeholders across the game.The reforms are designed to quicken restarts, discourage gamesmanship and improve overall match flow at elite level competitions.The four approved changes: 10-second
Henson Amponsah has received support from teammates and club officials after his residence was destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning.The Aduana FC winger reportedly lost his property after the blaze ravaged the house, leaving it completely destroyed.Following the incident, several players from Aduana FC visited Amponsah at the location to express their solidarity and support during the difficult moment.Club owner Osagyefo Dr Agyemang Badu II also showed support by donating GHS100,000
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo opened up about aspects of his life that fans rarely see, touching on his faith, personal habits, and football inspirations.In a recent Q&A, the Manchester City forward highlighted his Christian beliefs and dedication to reading the Bible regularly, even amid a hectic professional schedule.He also shared insights on his favorite teammate, items he never leaves home without, his school gymnastics background, and his perspective on stylish footballers.A
Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association, Alex Kotey, has touted the Video Assistant Referee as a key tool to help restore integrity to the Ghana Premier League.Controversial refereeing decisions continue to dominate discussions each week, with GFA President Kurt Okraku also admitting he is dissatisfied with some calls in the domestic league.Speaking to the Ghana FA Media, Kotey expressed belief that the introduction of VAR is the solution.â??The VAR watches every incident
The Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) Competitions Department has announced the schedule and venues for the MTN FA Cup quarterfinals.The eight teams remaining in the tournament will compete across two locationsâ??Cape Coast Stadium and Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Techimanâ??during the weekend of March 13â??16, 2026.At Cape Coast Stadium, 2022/23 champions Dreams FC will take on Kpando Heart of Lions, while Attram De Visser faces two-time champions Medeama SC.In Techiman,
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara is set for another international spell after earning a place in the Guinea squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Togo and Benin.The 25-year-old shot stopper, who has already capped twice for the Syli National of Guinea has been outstanding for the Porcupine Warriors in the ongoing campaign despite the clubâ??s inconsistent performance.His outstanding display did not go unnoticed, earning him a place in the Guinea squad for the
Former Ghana international Mohammed Polo believes only Benjamin Asare from the Ghana Premier League currently has the quality to make the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Connect FM, Polo criticised the overall standard of the domestic league, claiming the quality has declined significantly in recent years.According to the former Hearts of Oak winger, performances in the leagueâ??s biggest matches reflect the drop in standards."Apart from Benjamin
South Africaâ??s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has criticised Morocco over the uncertainty surrounding the hosting of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.McKenzie expressed concern about the lack of clear communication regarding the tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3. The North African country is expected to host the competition for the third consecutive time.However, with just days remaining before
Former Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom has praised preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the work being done by the Ghana Football Association and the Sports Ministry as encouraging.Ghana have been drawn in a group with Panama, Croatia and England at the World Cup.As part of preparations for the tournament, the Black Stars are expected to play international friendlies against Austria and Germany. Another friendly has been scheduled against Mexico, while talks are ongoing
Ghana Football Association Referees Manager Alex Kotey has issued a strong warning to match officials over the standard of refereeing in the Ghana Premier League, insisting that underperforming referees will be removed if they fail to improve.Kotey made the remarks on the GFA Podcast amid growing concerns about controversial decisions in the league this season, including disputed penalties and goals either allowed or disallowed.According to him, the association has already introduced
The Confederation of African Football says it will announce a decision within the next 48 hours regarding the staging of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.CAF Director of Communications, Lux September, confirmed that discussions have been ongoing for weeks amid uncertainty over the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 3.â??CAF will communicate within the next 48 hours on the situation regarding the #TotalEnergiesWAFCON26,â?
Antoine Semenyo says adapting quickly has been key to his strong start at Manchester City following his January move from Bournemouth.The Ghana forward has made an immediate impression since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, including scoring the decisive goal in Cityâ??s recent victory over Leeds United.Semenyo explained that settling into a new environment and understanding the demands of coach Pep Guardiola have been central to his early performances.â??The hard work starts
Mohammed Kudus is reportedly nearing a return from injury as Tottenham Hotspur continue to struggle through a difficult 2025/26 Premier League season.The Ghana winger has been sidelined since suffering a thigh and hamstring injury during Spursâ?? 1-1 draw with Sunderland on January 4.Tottenham are currently enduring a challenging run of form, having lost four consecutive matches and sitting 16th in the league table, just four points above the relegation zone. The club has also
Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has backed the Ghana Football Association's decision to strengthen the backroom staff of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The GFA last month announced five new faces who will join the technical team. French coach Alain Ravera and Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren have joined as assistant coaches, while Spanish strategist Jose Daniel Martinez Alfonso has been brought in to bolster scouting and match analysis.Carlos
1978 Africa Cup of Nations champion Mohammed Polo has expressed sharp criticism of the current standard of the Ghana Premier League.Polo, who recently watched the high-profile Super Clash between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium, described the league as lacking quality.He singled out Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare as the only local player deserving a spot in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this summer.â??Apart
Former Ghana international Mohammed Polo has expressed doubts about the readiness of local players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying only Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is worthy of a place in the Black Stars squad.Polo, a four-time African Cup of Nations winner, noted that the standard of the Ghana Premier League has declined sharply in recent years, limiting the national teamâ??s options.â??Apart from Benjamin Asare, no Ghana Premier League player is quality enough
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has underlined the scale and significance of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 after addressing the FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Workshop in Atlanta, United States.In a message shared on social media, the FIFA boss described the workshop as a â??vital milestoneâ? on the road to the global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.â??It was a pleasure to address the FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Workshop in Atlanta,
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