Ivory Coast have announced a strong squad for their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana and Somalia as new head coach Hervé Renard begins his competitive campaign in charge of the Elephants.The squad includes several high-profile players from Europe's major leagues, with Real Madrid youngster Yan Diomandé, Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, Brighton's Malick Yalcouyé and Newcastle United forward

Bibiani Gold Stars FC Chief Executive Officer Kwasi Adu has been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the clubâ??s Ghana Premier League clash with Accra Hearts of Oak.According to an update on the GFAâ??s regulatory actions for the 2026/27 season, Adu has been charged with a breach of Article 34(6)(d) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations, 2025.The charge relates to comments he allegedly made during his post-match commentary concerning the match officials.The

Ghana's Accra Sports Stadium has been cleared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host international matches, paving the way for the Black Stars to return to the venue for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.The approval follows months of renovation work by the National Sports Authority (NSA), with the stadium now deemed to have met CAF's requirements for international fixtures.The certification comes after the venue previously lost its approval,

Somalia has requested permission to use the Accra Sports Stadium as its home venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after being left without a CAF-approved stadium.The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has written to Ghana's National Sports Authority (NSA) seeking approval to stage its home qualifying matches at the renovated venue.The request comes after the Accra Sports Stadium regained its place on the Confederation of African Football's list of approved

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Niger will play their home matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Ghana's Accra Sports Stadium after receiving approval to use the venue for their campaign.The West African nation remains unable to host CAF or FIFA-sanctioned international matches on home soil because none of its stadiums currently meet the required standards.As a result, the Nigerien Football Federation sought permission to use Ghana's national stadium, extending a run of playing competitive

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has cast doubt over Mohammed Kudus being ready for Ghana's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saying the midfielder is still working his way back to full fitness.The Ghana international has made three substitute appearances since returning from a long-term injury that kept him out of action since January 2026, but De Zerbi believes the 25-year-old is yet to reach his peak condition.Kudus made his comeback against Newcastle

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has urged the Black Princesses to remain hopeful after their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign ended with another group-stage exit.Ghana's hopes of reaching the knockout stage were dashed after a 4-0 defeat by France in their final Group C match on Sunday, extending the team's run of group-stage eliminations to eight consecutive tournaments.Charles Sampson's side entered the decisive fixture knowing only a win would keep their

Ghana winger Joseph Akomadi has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Sahel from Khosilot, completing a move that takes the 26-year-old into a new chapter of his career.Akomadi, who plays primarily on the left wing and favours his left foot, has signed a contract with Al-Sahel until 30 June 2027. He joins after a spell with Khosilot, where he played in Tajikistanâ??s Vysshaya Liga.The Accra-born player has made 57 appearances in the competition, scoring 16 goals and providing 17 assists.

Ghanaian centre-back Asonaning Budu, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Indian Super League side Ch. Brothers.The reported move was dated 14 September, with Ch. Brothers identified as the potential destination for the Ghana international. Budu, who plays as a central defender, would be joining a club competing in Indiaâ??s top division if the rumour develops into an agreement.Buduâ??s current status means the proposed move is not being framed as a transfer