Black Queens have strengthened their technical team ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with the appointment of Swedish performance analyst James Slaughter as the team's new video analyst.Slaughter, from Malmö, joins Ghana after building an impressive career with Swedish giants Malmö FF, where he rose through the ranks from recording matches as a teenager to becoming the club's Head of Performance Analysis.His appointment adds further expertise to

Abraham Okyere came off the bench to deliver a dramatic winner as Las Vegas Lights FC overturned an early deficit to beat San Antonio FC 2-1 at Toyota Field.The Ghanaian midfielder struck in the 79th minute, reacting quickest to a loose ball from a corner and guiding a leftâ??footed finish into the bottomâ??right corner from close range to complete the comeback.San Antonio had started strongly, taking the lead after just six minutes when Emil Cuello arrived in the box to lash

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens were held to a goalless draw by Tanzania in a friendly match on Monday as they continued their preparations for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The encounter in Morocco formed part of Ghanaâ??s final build-up ahead of the continental tournament, with head coach Kim Lars Bjorkogeren and his technical team using the match to assess their squad and improve team coordination.90â??-⏰ - Full timeâ?¦!!!Another good test ahead

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has laughed off Jamie Vardy's claim that he and fellow Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho relied on "juju cream" to speed up injury recovery during their years together at Leicester City.The Besiktas midfielder insisted the mysterious ointment was nothing more than natural shea butter.Ndidi addressed the viral comments in a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday after Vardy suggested the Nigerian pair regularly returned from brief

Spainâ??s World Cup hero Nico Williams has sent a message of gratitude to his Ghanaian fans, celebrating his historic World Cup victory in his motherâ??s native language.Speaking to Ghanaian journalist Rahman Osman in the stadium mixed zone following Spainâ??s dramatic 1-0 extra-time triumph over Argentina, the winger showcased his African heritage.When asked to send a message to the people of Ghana who supported him throughout the tournament, Williams happily responded

Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams says his younger brother Nico Williams has helped millions of Spaniards connect with the experiences of immigrant families after Spainâ??s 2026 World Cup triumph.Iñaki shared an emotional tribute to Nico following Spainâ??s victory over Argentina, describing the wingerâ??s achievement as something that went beyond football and represented the sacrifices made by families searching for a better future.The Williams familyâ??s

Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams says his younger brother Nico Williams has helped millions of Spaniards connect with the experiences of immigrant families after Spainâ??s 2026 World Cup triumph.Iñaki shared an emotional tribute to Nico following Spainâ??s victory over Argentina, describing the wingerâ??s achievement as something that went beyond football and represented the sacrifices made by families searching for a better future.The Williams familyâ??s

Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is edging closer to a move to Premier League returnees Ipswich Town, with the winger set to undergo his mandatory medical later this week.Issahaku, who enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Leicester City last season, has attracted significant interest from several Premier League clubs, including West Ham United and Everton, who monitored his situation.However, Ipswich Town, who are keen to make a strong impact in the upcoming campaign following

German-Ghanaian midfielder Jamie Leweling has rejected another offer from AFC Bournemouth, showing his lack of interest in the Premier League clubâ??s recent recruitment effort.As reported by Kicker, Bournemouth recently made a fresh push to secure the 25â??yearâ??old, but their efforts ended unsuccessfully.Bournemouth had already shown strong interest around the 2025/26 winter window, underlining how highly they rate Leweling. However, the new offer is described as not

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the group stage draw for the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship, which will be held from July 30 to August 4 at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.The six-day tournament will feature the 10 regional champions alongside the Elite Academy, with the teams divided into two groups.Group A consists of Greater Accra, Brong Ahafo, Upper East, Central and Western Regions, while Group B features Northern, Ashanti, Upper West, Eastern

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the calendar for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, with the campaign set to begin on the weekend of September 4 to 7, 2026, and conclude on the weekend of May 28 to 31, 2027.The approved schedule aligns with FIFA's calendar for member associations, allowing the domestic season to run smoothly while improving planning, competitiveness and operational efficiency.Following the GFA Congress on August 20, clubs will have

FC Samartex 1996 have announced the appointment of Nana Kweku Agyemang as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.The former league champions confirmed the appointment as they continue preparations for the upcoming campaign. Agyemang replaces Christopher Ennin, who left the club following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.Agyemang joins the Timber Club after an impressive spell with fellow Ghana Premier League side Vision FC, where he established

Kenyan powerhouse Gor Mahia are reportedly closing in on the signing of talented Ghanaian midfielder Ebenezer Ocran as they intensify preparations for the 2026-27 season.Multiple reports indicate that the record Kenyan champions, led by former Ghana coach Charles Akonnor, have identified the versatile midfielder as a key target to strengthen their squad ahead of their CAF Champions League qualifying campaign.Ocran, who previously featured for FC Samartex, is understood to be in

Swedru All Blacks United FC have completed the signing of promising forward Vincent Baah Jnr from Tema Faith FC as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League campaign.The talented youngster has signed a three-year contract, marking a significant step in his career as he joins the Black Magicians after impressing with his performances at Tema Faith FC.Baah Jnr arrives with a reputation as an exciting attacking prospect, and the club will

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana is considering the possibility of co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the future as part of efforts to upgrade the countryâ??s sports infrastructure.The President made the revelation during an inspection visit to the Ho Stadium last week, where he outlined plans to develop at least five stadiums across the country to meet the standards required for hosting major Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions.According

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence in the potential of the Black Stars, insisting that the team can achieve greater success if the current squad is maintained and provided with the necessary support.The Presidentâ??s comments follow Ghanaâ??s impressive showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Black Stars reached the knockout stage for the first time since their historic quarter-final appearance at the 2010 tournament in South Africa.Speaking during

Bibiani GoldStars have officially appointed Greek tactician Petros Koukouras as the clubâ??s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.The reigning Ghana Premier League champions announced the appointment as preparations intensify for the new campaign, with the 37-year-old expected to lead the Miners into a new chapter following the departure of Swiss coach Fritz Markus Schmid.Schmid parted ways with GoldStars earlier this month after taking charge of the

Ghana's Black Queens will continue their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they face Tanzania in an international friendly in Casablanca, Morocco, on Monday, July 20.Second test! ⏳ð??£ï¸: We face Tanzania in a pre-WAFCON game tomorrow in Casablanca! #ShineBlackQueensâ?¨ #MoreThanAble ð??ªð?¾ pic.twitter.com/Y1ucGY5e9i— Ghana Women National Teams ð??¬ð??­ (@GhanaWNT) July 19, 2026

Ghana-eligible forward Malik Pimpong enjoyed a dream start to life at Eintracht Frankfurt after scoring twice on his unofficial debut in the club's emphatic 7-1 pre-season victory over FC Giessen on Saturday.The 18-year-old, who joined the Bundesliga side from Danish champions FC Midtjylland earlier this month, announced his arrival in style by producing an eye-catching second-half display.Pimpong, the son of former Black Stars striker Razak Pimpong, was introduced at the start

Ferran Torres climbed off the bench to score the decisive goal in extra time on Sunday night as Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking the hearts of Lionel Messi and his teammates. Spain secured their second World Cup title after a tense final against Argentina, with the match decided deep into extra time.The victory adds another major honour to Spainâ??s recent success under head coach Luis De La Fuente, who previously guided