Hearts of Oak have been handed a major squad boost ahead of their Ghana Premier League clash against Bibiani Gold Stars this weekend.The forward was absent last Sunday when the Phobians drew goalless with Berekum Chelsea in their Week 23 league fixture.He sustained an injury during Hearts of Oakâ??s Super Clash against Asante Kotoko on February 15 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.Ahead of the match against Gold Stars, coach Didi Dramani has confirmed that Hamza Issah has recovered

Former Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu has commended Mas-Ud Didi Dramani for his positive start as head coach of Hearts of Oak.The former Nsoatreman boss, who was linked to the job before Dramani's appointment, stated that early results justify the clubâ??s decision to appoint him.Dramani, who took charge on a two-year deal, has overseen an encouraging run of performances that has kept the Phobians firmly in contention near the top end of the Ghana Premier League table.His

Ghanaian football powerhouse, Asante Kotoko, is on the brink of a major leadership reshuffle, with life patron His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II preparing to announce a new board to replace the current Interim Management Committee (IMC).The IMC, led by Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awuah, has been at the helm since the dissolution of the Kwame Kyei-led board in 2023, but sources indicate that the clubâ??s top hierarchy is dissatisfied with its performance and plans to dissolve it

Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu has broken his silence on being bypassed for the Accra Hearts of Oak top job, throwing his full support behind the club's eventual choice, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.Despite extensive negotiations that reportedly saw Konadu reach an â??agreement in principleâ?? with the Phobians in mid-2025, the club ultimately pivoted to appoint Dramani on a two-year contract.Speaking on the decision, Konadu emphasized professional respect over

Former Asante Kotoko head coach Maxwell Konadu has urged the club to prioritise personality and mental strength alongside tactical competence as it searches for a substantive head coach.The Porcupine Warriors are currently without a permanent trainer following the departure of Karim Zito after a string of underwhelming results that intensified pressure on the technical bench.Assistant coach Nana Yaw Owusu has since assumed interim responsibility while management begins the process

Germany-born forward of Ghanaian descent Ilyas Ansah says his immediate priority remains fully embracing his growth at 1. FC Union Berlin, as the young striker continues to establish himself in top-flight football.The 21-year-old attacker is enjoying a breakthrough phase in the Bundesliga and believes the lessons gained at club level are shaping a crucial stage of his development.With increasing attention surrounding his international allegiance, Ansah has made it clear that his

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has dismissed reports claiming it contributed â?¬12 million to support the Black Stars, describing such claims as â??false, misleading, and without any factual basis.â?The clarification comes after social media posts suggested that cocoa revenues had been used to sponsor the national football teamâ??an assertion the board firmly rejects.In its statement, COCOBOD reaffirmed its core mission of supporting cocoa farmers, highlighting its

Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil has underscored the importance of having a fully fit squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that injuries to key players could derail the countryâ??s ambitions.With fewer than four months to the start of the tournament, concerns remain over the fitness of several first-team regulars. Mohammed Kudus is currently sidelined with an injury, while Francis Abu and Mohammed Salisu are also expected to miss the global showpiece.However,

In an exclusive interview, six-time African Womenâ??s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala reflects on her incredible journey from the streets of Lagos to global football superstardom.Exploring her deep Nigerian roots, her triumphs in Europe, and her new chapter with Al Hilal in the Saudi Women's Premier League, Oshoala reveals that her true legacy lies in empowering the next generation of African girls.There is a grounding force that tethers the worldâ??s

Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has set his sights on a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team is heading to the tournament with ambition rather than mere participation in mind.The Black Stars, four-time African champions, will make their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, which will be jointly staged by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Having suffered group-stage eliminations at the 2014 and 2022 editions in Brazil and Qatar, respectively, the squad

Azerbaijan-based Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai has disclosed that he grew up idoilising former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard. Although he confessed being a Liverpool fan, Addai says he watched the Belgian religiously as he shaped his style."Hazard was the one I watched the most. He doesn't look flashy at first glance but his speed, dribbling, strength and power. I try to learn from him,' he told 3Sports.While admitting to his love for Hazard, the 24-year-old also

Ghana forward Kamaldeen Sulemana climbed off the bench to help Atalanta Bergamo beat Borussia Dortmund and reach the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League in a dramatic encounter at the Gewiss Stadium. The 24-year-old replaced Nikolas Zalewski with five minutes of normal time remaining and the game levelled at 3-3 on aggregate.The Italians the sneaked into the last 16 following a 98th minute penalty from Lazar Samardzic.Dortmund had travelled to Italy with a 2-0 lead but were