Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku is in serious contention for a CAF vice-presidency seat as President Patrice Motsepe is under pressure to enhance Anglophone representation in African football leadership.Okraku's potential promotion comes in the wake of global discontent among Anglophone federations, who were completely left out of the most recent FIFA Council elections.Having no English-speaking African representative included in FIFA's highest governing

Ghana assistant coach Desmond Ofei believes his outfit has got a lot quality to compete Chad and Madagascar in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.The Black Stars will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar at the Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima on Monday, March 24, 2025.The West African powerhouse are currently joint top of Group I alongside Comoros with nine points, having secured back-to-back wins against Mali

Former Ghana international Samuel Osei Kuffour has expressed his regret for failing to win the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with the Black Stars.Kuffour had an illustrious football career, winning several laurels particularly the UEFA Champions League with German giants, Bayern Munich.Despite club success, the former AS Roma centre-back missed out on winning the continental showpiece with the West African powerhouse.The 48-year-old featured for the Black Stars from 1993

Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, believes Kurt Okrakuâ??s inclusion in the Confederation of African Footballâ??s (CAF) Executive Committee will be beneficial for Ghana football.Okraku, who currently serves as GFA President, secured a position on CAFâ??s Executive Council during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly held in Cairo on Wednesday, March 12. His appointment makes him the sixth Ghanaian to be part of

Ghana winger Osman Bukari has disclosed he received massive attention after hitting the iconic 'siuu' celebration in front his idol Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. According to the Austin FC forward he became more famous and till date he gets referred to the moment in Doha.Bukari had just pulled one goal back in Ghana's 3-2 defeat to Portugal and in the spare of the moment performed the siuu celebration on his World Cup debut."What came to

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has called on the Black Stars to claim all six points in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.Ghana will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT, before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar at the Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima on Monday, March 24, for their Matchday 6 encounter.With the team's recent performances falling short of expectations, Agyemang-Badu,

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku joined 60 members of Leicester City's Muslim community for Iftar on Wednesday. Iftar is the Islamic practice of breaking fast after a long day of abstaining from food and water.The Black Stars forward, who is recovering from a long-term injury, also a devoted Muslim, seized the opportunity to spend time with the members of his faith at the King Power Stadium.Issahaku engaged several members of the community while also reflecting on the

President John Mahama has appointed renowned sports journalist Yaw Ampofo Ankrah as the new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA).It is a first in Ghanaian sport due to Ankrah's extensive experience and robust interest in developing sport.Successful journalist with global recognition, Ankrah is equally renowned for taking Beach Soccer in Ghana to the international scene.He has contributed greatly to the country's sporting sector over the years, emerging

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Africaâ??s representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.As qualifiers resume later this month, African teams are gearing up for the prestigious tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Speaking at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Infantino emphasized FIFAâ??s dedication to enhancing Africaâ??s role in international football.â??We are making

Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson has lauded Ajax striker Brian Brobbey ahead of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second-leg clash on Thursday.Reflecting on their first-leg encounter, where both players scored in a 2-2 draw at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Larsson praised Brobbey's exceptional physicality and performance.''I have never seen a player with so much physical strength in my life', the ex-Malmo FF man told Voetbalzone. He played excellently against

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prosper Narteh Ogum, praised his team and Sekondi Eleven Wise for a good performance on Wednesday afternoon after their MTN FA Cup clash.The Porcupine Warriors hosted the lower division outfit at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Round 16 of the domestic cup competition.Courtesy of a solitary strike from Elvis Kyei Baffour, Kotoko secured a narrow 1-0 win to advance to the quarterfinals.Speaking in his post-match interview, Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum

Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has raised significant concerns about the nation's football trajectory.Former international defender Richard Kissi Boateng expressed alarm over this development, emphasizing the unifying power of football in Ghana.In an interview with Pan-Africa Football, Kissi Boateng remarked, "It is a bad sign for the nation not to qualify for this event [AFCON] because that is what brings the nation together."He

Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has expressed his delight after his team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Sekondi Eleven Wise in the Round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup.The Porcupine Warriors hosted the lower division outfit at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, with Elvis Kyei Baffour's solitary strike proving to be the difference-maker.In his post-match interview, Coach Ogum praised both teams for their performances."It was a good game where

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has revealed the tactical approach that led to his team's 1-0 win over Sekondi Eleven Wise in the Round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup.According to Coach Ogum, Kotoko's strategy was to maintain possession of the ball and exploit the gaps behind Eleven Wise's defensive line."We tried as much as possible to make sure that we kept possession of the ball and tried to play the ball behind their defensive line because we realized they

Former Ghana international defender Richard Kissi Boateng has expressed his disappointment and concern over Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).In an interview with Pan-Africa Football, Kissi Boateng emphasized the significance of football in Ghana, stating that it is a unifying force that brings the nation together."It is a bad sign for the nation not to qualify for this event [AFCON] because that is what brings the nation together."He

Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen's dynamic right-back, is reportedly eyeing a move to Spain, with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona emerging as his preferred destinations.This marks a shift from previous links to the English Premier League, as the Dutch-Ghanaian defender now prioritizes a transfer to La Liga.Frimpong's contract with Leverkusen extends until 2028; however, a release clause between â?¬40 million and â?¬45 million could facilitate his departure this summer.His

Former Ghanaian international defender Richard Kissi Boateng has issued a rallying cry to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), urging them to take immediate action to salvage the nation's football fortunes.Kissi Boateng's comments come on the back of Ghana's disappointing failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a setback that has sparked widespread concern about the country's football trajectory.In an interview with Pan-Africa Football,

The head coach of Chad, Tahir Zakaria Gardia has opted to rely on local players for the upcoming games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In the March international break, Chad will take on Ghana and Comoros in two difficult matches in Group I.Ahead of the games, coach Tahir Zakaria Gardia has named a squad that is made up of 23 local players including 14 players from local club AS PS.The 25-man squad has only two foreign players: goalkeeper Mbaynaïssem Jourdain (CSK

Bayern Munich legend, Sammy Kuffour, has backed the team to reach the final of the 2024/25 Uefa Champions League final.The German Bundesliga side on Tuesday cruised past Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-0 win in their second leg meeting in the Round 16 tie of the competition.The win gave Bayern Munich a 5-0 aggregate triumph to secure a quarter-final spot in the Champions League.Speaking in an interview, Sammy Kuffour, who has been impressed with the performance of his former club under

Former Ghanaian defender, Sammy Kuffour, has revealed his admiration for Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany.According to the Bayern Munich legend, he is impressed with the tactics of the Belgian tactician and how he is able to bring the best out of his team.Speaking to Flashscore, Kuffour revealed that this is an observation he made during a recent visit to Bayern Munich.â??I spoke to Vincent Kompany when I was in Munich, and he was so positive about the team. I went to the