Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitao Brito, popularly known as Bubista, was named the 2025 CAF Menâ??s Coach of the Year at a ceremony on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco, held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).Bubista earned the accolade after guiding Cape Verde to a historic World Cup qualification, topping their group ahead of Cameroon.The island nation will make its debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.He edged out tough competition,

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says he is trying to convince defender Samba Oâ??Neil to switch nationality to Ghana.Oâ??Neil, originally Congolese, has yet to represent Congo-Brazzaville, and Zito believes he has the quality to play for Ghana.Speaking after his captain scored a late penalty in Kotokoâ??s 2-1 win over Young Apostles at Baba Yara Stadium, Zito said, "Samba O'Neil is exceptional, and I have started trying to convince him to switch nationality to

Ghana face a potentially difficult path at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being placed in Pot 4 ahead of the group stage draw on December 5 in Washington.The Black Starsâ?? 73rd FIFA ranking has left them alongside Haiti, Cape Verde, and debutants Curacao, meaning they could face one of the tournamentâ??s elite sides from Pot 1, including Brazil, Argentina, France, Spain, or Germany.Ghanaâ??s last World Cup campaign saw them exit at the group stage after finishing bottom

Egyptian side Pyramids FC have been named the 2025 CAF Menâ??s Club of the Year, triumphing over fellow nominees Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Moroccoâ??s RS Berkane.The announcement was made during Wednesday nightâ??s CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco.Pyramids FCâ??s success came on the back of a remarkable season, highlighted by winning the CAF Champions League and the CAF Super Cup, cementing their reputation as one of Africaâ??s premier clubs.Their

The Black Queens of Ghana have missed out on the Womenâ??s National Team of the Year award at the 2025 CAF Awards.At the awards ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday, November 19, the Super Falcons beat the Black Queens and Moroccoâ??s womenâ??s national team to claim the prize.Records? Set. Awards? Won!Nigeria are the Women's National Team of the Year! ð??³ð??¬#CAFAwards2025 pic.twitter.com/ieLNNyIc1Aâ?? CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) November 19, 2025The

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has inaugurated a high-level committee to coordinate Ghanaâ??s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the Black Starsâ?? successful qualification for the tournament.The committeeâ??s mandate extends beyond football, aiming to leverage the World Cup for cultural, economic, and diplomatic gains. According to its Terms of Reference, the body will manage â??all necessary financial, administrative, operational, logistical

Arsenal and Bournemouth are reportedly locked in a transfer battle for highly rated Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, whose rapid rise in Denmark has drawn comparisons to Chelsea and Ghana legend Michael Essien.The 19-year-old Nordsjaelland star has impressed this season with his versatility, physicality, and maturity, catching the eye of several Premier League clubs.According to the Daily Mail, Yirenkyi is valued at around £20 millionâ??a fee many believe could prove

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the first instalment of financial support to clubs competing in the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Womenâ??s Premier League, reinforcing its commitment to developing womenâ??s football in the country.Each of the 20 Premier League clubs received GHâ?µ25,000, totalling GHâ?µ500,000. This forms part of the GFAâ??s broader plan to ease operational pressures on teams ahead of the new season. The entire 50% contribution from sponsor

Northern City FC forward Wungah Williams has been named the NASCO Division One League Player of the Month for September and October, capping off an outstanding run of form in the early part of the campaign.The striker delivered consistent and decisive performances, scoring five goals in four matches to power his sideâ??s attacking output. His sharp movement, finishing quality and overall influence in the final third made him a standout performer during the period.Williams edged

FC AshantiGold â??04 coach Ernest Okyere has been named the NASCO Division One League Coach of the Month for September and October, edging out Moses Cofie of Na God FC and Isaac Nii Armah of Debibi United.Okyere guided his side to the top of Zone Two with an unbeaten stretch built on solid organisation and consistency. FC AshantiGold â??04 recorded three wins, one draw and five clean sheets over the period. They scored five goals and did not concede, reflecting the teamâ??s

The Ghana Football Association will meet interested clubs on Monday, 24 November, as it begins the implementation of the newly introduced GFA Registered Football Academy Licensing Regulations 2025.The meeting will outline the requirements and formally open the application process for clubs seeking certification to operate recognised football academies.The new regulations, which are now in force, provide a clear framework for the licensing, regulation and management of football academies

Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso has helped Austria to book qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Austrian defender of Ghanaian descent was in action for his national team on Tuesday night when they hosted Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final match in the World Cup qualifiers.Having started the contest, Kevin Danso was solid at the back, lasting the entire 90 minutes in a game that ended in a 1-1 stalemate.The result saw Austria topping Group H at the end of the group

Asante Kotoko captain Samba Oâ??Neil has been named in the Team of the Week (ToTW) for Week 10 in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The centre-back has been one of the best in his position since the ongoing league campaign commenced.In the last few matches, Samba Oâ??Neil has helped the Porcupine Warriors to pick crucial points.He featured in the Week 10 league match against Aduana FC, winning the Man of the Match (MoTM) award for his top displays in the 1-1 draw.Counted among

French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco has been boosted by the swift return of Ghana international Mohammed Salisu ahead of their clash against Stade Rennes.Salisu left Black Stars camp prior to their second international friendly against South Korea due to an injury setback. As reported by the Ghana FA, the former Southampton star had suffered a bilateral medial collateral ligament sprain (knee), ruling him out of the game.According to reports in France, Salisuâ??s injury appears not

French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco has been boosted by the swift return of Ghana international Mohammed Salisu to training ahead of their clash against Stade Rennes.Salisu left Black Stars camp prior to their second international friendly against South Korea due to an injury setback. As reported by the Ghana FA, the former Southampton star had suffered a bilateral medial collateral ligament sprain (knee), ruling him out of the game.According to reports in France, Salisuâ??s injury

Asante Kotoko secured a 2-1 victory over Young Apostles on Wednesday afternoon, ending a two-game winless spell in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The Porcupine Warriors hosted the newly promoted side at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to clear their outstanding Week 6 fixture.Kotoko controlled the first half and created a number of openings, but were unable to convert any of their chances before the break.Six minutes into the second half, midfielder Hubert Gyau finally broke the

Ghana Football Association communications director Henry Asante Twum has defended the associationâ??s efforts to field a strong Black Stars squad for November friendlies.Several key players, including Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and Alexander Djiku, were absent for Ghanaâ??s 2-0 loss to Japan and 1-0 defeat to South Korea, prompting questions about their availability.â??We wanted to have all our best players available for the friendlies against Japan and

Baba Alhassan made his debut for Uganda in November 2025, featuring in two international friendlies as the Cranes prepared for AFCON.The Ghanaian-born midfielder was called up for matches against Chad and Morocco. This came after he switched nationality from Ghana to the East African country.ð??· Al Hassan Baba at the Uganda Cranes camp in Morocco ahead of the two international friendlies.The team will play against Chad ð??¹ð??© and Morocco on 14th and 18th November

Black Stars team manager Ameenu Shardow has dismissed suggestions that players feign injuries during friendlies and AFCON qualifiers.He urged Ghanaians to trust official information from the Ghana Football Association.Several key players, including Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and Alexander Djiku, were absent for Ghanaâ??s 2-0 loss to Japan and 1-0 defeat against South Korea in November.Fans and pundits questioned whether injuries were genuine or a convenient excuse

Ghana Premier League referees are still owed salaries beyond week four of the season, according to referees manager Alex Kotey.The issue remains a recurring challenge for referees across the country.Kotey acknowledged the delays, but insisted that efforts are underway to address the matter.He explained that payments for the early part of the campaign had been cleared."The issue of non-payment is something we are addressing. Even I have gone for CAF games and they have not paid