Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani hailed set pieces as the teamâ??s 'trump card' after a narrow 1-0 win over Vision FC at the University of Ghana.The solitary goal came in the 41st minute through Mawuli Wayo, who capitalized on a well-rehearsed set play.The victory ended Hearts of Oakâ??s three-game winless run and moved them to 21 points from 12 matches, placing them sixth on the Ghana Premier League table.Dramani emphasized the importance of set-piece

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has organised a preparation course for referees selected to officiate at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The event took place earlier this month in Cairo, Egypt, and brought together referees, assistant referees, VAR officials, and technical and physical instructors under the supervision of the CAF Referees Committee.The objective of the course was to ensure that match officials are fully prepared ahead of the tournament, scheduled

Uganda U17 coach Laryea Kingston praised his playersâ?? intelligence and willingness to learn after guiding the Young Cranes to qualification for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.The side secured their place in Morocco with a commanding 3-0 semi-final victory over Ethiopia in the CECAFA U17 Qualifiers, completing a strong campaign that highlighted their development.Kingston expressed particular encouragement at how quickly his squad adapted to his coaching methods.â??Five

Franco-Ivorian comedian Sacko Camara has launched a unique road trip to experience the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, turning what once began as a joke into a personal mission combining adventure, humour and humanitarian work.Camara first gained attention in 2023 when he drove from Paris to Abidjan for the AFCON in Cote dâ??Ivoire, after jokingly telling a friend he would travel by car when flight prices became too expensive.That light-hearted remark grew into a bold

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Owusu has hinted that the club will look to strengthen the squad in the upcoming transfer window as they seek to overcome inconsistency in the Ghana Premier League.Kotoko fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Medeama on Sunday, extending their winless run to three matches. Despite the late comeback, Owusu admitted ongoing injury concerns and performance gaps have made the campaign challenging."Thereâ??s a lot of injuries and

Asante Kotoko staged a remarkable comeback to snatch a point against Medeama in a gripping Ghana Premier League clash at the Baba Yara Stadium.Medeama stunned the home crowd with two early goals. Derrick Fordjour smashed home a brilliant volley inside five minutes before Yussif Mubarik doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 18th minute.Kotoko responded strongly after the break. Peter Amidu Acquah pulled one back in the 69th minute, igniting belief among the Porcupine Warriors

The Ghana Association of Southampton (GHASSO) welcomed the Black Queens to the city with a spirited reception on Sunday as the team arrived to complete preparations for Tuesdayâ??s international friendly against England.Shortly after arriving, the players and technical staff were hosted at the Royal Palace restaurant, where they were treated to a variety of traditional Ghanaian dishes prepared by members of the local community. The event quickly turned into a vibrant cultural

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has opened up about his path to Christianity, crediting his wife, Marsi, with helping him take the first steps toward faith.Speaking about the experience on the Unscripted podcast, Boateng revealed that his wife encouraged him to attend church but insisted they enter separately, making it clear that the decision had to come from him personally."My wife went by herself because she said, 'We canâ??t go in together, weâ??re

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has named his final 25-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with two uncapped youngsters included in a group that strikes a balance between continuity and fresh talent.Centre-back Tylon Smith, who plays for Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship, and Club Brugge winger Shandre Campbell, who has featured in the UEFA Champions League this season, have both earned their first call-ups."We have to look to the future too, and

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed that Lionel Messiâ??s approval was the final condition for his 2019 move to FC Barcelona.Speaking on the â??Unscriptedâ? podcast, Boateng explained that despite agreement from the clubâ??s hierarchy, the transfer could only proceed once Messi gave the green light.Boateng stated that during negotiations, he received confirmation of Barcelonaâ??s interest from both sporting directors, including Eric Abidal,

Uganda U17 coach Laryea Kingston praised the competitive standard of the CECAFA tournament after guiding the Young Cranes to qualification for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.He highlighted the quality and progress of teams in the region and emphasized the importance of the tournament in developing young talent.The Young Cranes booked their place in Morocco with a 3-0 semi-final victory over Ethiopia, a result that confirmed their spot in next yearâ??s U17 AFCON.Kingstonâ??s

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Owusu attributed the teamâ??s late 2-2 draw against Medeama to the challenges of extensive travel to honour outstanding Ghana Premier League games.The Porcupine Warriors have been playing midweek and Sunday games for the past three weeks to clear outstanding games because of their participating in Africa.Medeama stunned Kotoko early, taking the lead inside five minutes through Derrick Fordjour after the Porcupine Warriors failed to clear a

Former AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed that he earlier rejected a call-up to play for Ghana.Prince Boateng completed a nationality switch to play for the West African country in 2010 ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.The former Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona midfielder became an integral member of the Black Stars following his impressive performance at the tournament.However, speaking to Bona Fide Sports, the 38-year-old revealed that he had earlier

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has rued his outfitâ??s painful 2-2 stalemate against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.The Yellow and Mauve threw away their early two-goal lead as the much-anticipated clash ended in a draw at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.Medeama struck early, taking the lead inside five minutes through Derrick Fordjour, who volleyed home confidently after Kotoko failed to deal with a loose ball in the area. Their advantage doubled in the 18th minute

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Owusu has expressed satisfaction with his outfit stalemate against Medeama in the Ghana Premier League.The Porcupine Warriors produced a spirited late comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against the Yellow and Mauve at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, recovering from two goals deficit to rescue a point in dramatic fashion.Medeama struck early, taking the lead inside five minutes through Derrick Fordjour, who volleyed home confidently after Kotoko failed

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko beleives loss of concentration and injuries cost his side against Asante Kotoko. The Yellow and Mauve side in their Matchday 12 game against the Reds took a 2-0 lead but Kotoko rallied from behind to end the game 2-2 at the Baba Yara Stadium.Speaking after the game, Tanko admits that his charges slackened their grip on the lead due to a momentary loss of concentration.â??I will say we lost concentration, and I have to say that because of injuries,

Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has urged his Leicester City teammates to draw lessons from their home defeat to Sheffield United in the English Championship on Saturday.The Black Stars winger started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit succumbed to a 3-2 defeat in the much-anticipated clash, held at the King Power Stadium.Following the defeat, Issahaku has stressed his outfit will learn from their mistakes and comeback stronger.â??This is the time to

Asante Kotoko has been officially charged by the Ghana Football Associationâ??s Disciplinary Committee over allegations of threatening and assaulting match officials during their Matchday 12 clash with Medeama SC.The GFA statement indicates that the club failed to protect match officials by allowing unauthorized individuals into Zone 2 during halftime, where the officials reportedly faced threats and attacksâ??a violation of the 2025 Enhanced Matchday Protocols.The Porcupine

Manchester City are reportedly poised to activate the release clause of Ghana international Antoine Semenyo ahead of the winter transfer window.Semenyo was as a top transfer target for several clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window, but Semenyo opted to sign a new deal with the Cherries.Bournemouth is bracing themselves for a fresh wave of bids for the Ghana international as the winter window approaches, having rebuffed summer

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Owusu has admitted the team is navigating a difficult period but insisted they have the resilience to overcome it.His remarks came after the Porcupine Warriors played out a 2-2 draw with Medeama SC on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium.Owusu highlighted the squadâ??s mounting injury concerns and noted that the forthcoming transfer window could provide a chance to strengthen the team.â??There are a lot of injuries at the moment. The transfer