Ghana youth international Mark Kagawa Mensah has arrived in Sweden for a trial with Allsvenskan side AIK, as the 17-year-old attacking midfielder looks to take the next major step in his promising career.The Black Starlets playmaker was spotted training with AIK's first team this week, with the Swedish club evaluating the youngster's potential ahead of a possible move. According to reports, Kagawa, born in 2009, is currently on a trial period at the Stockholm-based club.Kagawa

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has concluded his visit to Morocco, meeting with officials and stakeholders following the controversy surrounding the AFCON final that awarded Morocco the championship.Motsepe met with Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa and other members of the country's football community to discuss the ongoing dispute. The engagement was followed by a press conference in Rabat.Addressing the media, Motsepe

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has called on Africans to remain confident in the continent's progress despite ongoing challenges in football administration, particularly those surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.Speaking at a press briefing in Dakar on Wednesday following an engagement with Senegal officials, Motsepe expressed satisfaction with the strides made so far but cautioned against allowing setbacks to dampen

Ghana veteran Andre Ayew could be set for a dramatic return to the Black Stars fold after Mohammed Kudus suffered a significant injury setback that threatens his availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Thursday that the 25-year-old midfielder has suffered a setback in his recovery from a quad injury sustained in January and will now require further specialist review and potentially surgery.The news has cast serious doubt over Kudus's participation

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has urged the Black Stars to use the pain of missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as fuel for a strong performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Reflecting on Ghana's disastrous qualifying campaignâ??which saw the team finish bottom of their group without a single winâ??Essien acknowledged the disappointment but stressed the importance of looking forward."The good thing in football is you always have the next game to make

Aduana FC defender Abubakar Adams has stressed that the team is determined to end the 2025/26 football season with a trophy.The team currently sits fifth in the Ghana Premier League standings with 42 points and trails league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars by nine points.Although the side can still clinch the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the season, the points gap makes it very difficult.Elsewhere in the MTN FA Cup, Aduana FCâ??s chances of lifting the title are quite

Aduana FC defender Abubakar Adams has expressed optimism about the teamâ??s chances of beating Gold Stars in their next Ghana Premier League fixture. The Dormaa-based outfit is scheduled to host the league leaders on Friday, April 10, in a Week 29 encounter of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking ahead of the encounter, Adams noted that the Aduana FC players have worked hard this week and are confident they will amass all three points from the contest.â??Gold Stars wonâ??t

Nations FC face a crucial test in their fight to avoid the drop as they host Basake Holy Stars at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Sunday.Winless in their last three matches, Nations are under growing pressure to turn their form around, with the team sitting just two points above the relegation zone. Coach Frimpong Manso will be keen to see his side respond after their last league victory came back in March.Defeat could drag Nations into the bottom three, making this encounter

FIFA-ranked Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has been left out of the list of officials selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being the country's most prominent match official.The tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, will feature 48 nations. Ghana has secured qualification and will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.Seven referees from Africa were named in the 50-man roster,

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has described the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a major setback, while urging the team to quickly move on and focus on the future.Ghana endured a disastrous qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group without a single win. The Black Stars recorded three draws and three defeats, missing out on the tournament for the first time in over two decades.Reflecting on the disappointment, Essien admitted

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has underlined the importance of his sideâ??s upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Asante Kotoko, describing it as a crucial fixture for both teams.Speaking ahead of the Week 29 encounter, Tanko stressed the need for his players to deliver at home and secure all three points as they look to improve their recent form.Medeama go into Sundayâ??s game after a difficult run, recording two draws, two defeats, and just one win in their last

The head coach of Medeama SC, Ibrahim Tanko, has opened up about how his team will approach their upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Asante Kotoko.The Tarkwa-based outfit will welcome the Porcupine Warriors to the TnA Stadium on Sunday, April 12, in a crucial Week 29 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Tanko described the next game as a big one, arguing that his side must be at their best to secure victory.Asked about his approach,

Jonas Adjetey is unlikely to benefit from Konstantinos Koulierakisâ?? suspension when Wolfsburg face Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, with coach Dieter Hecking indicating the defender remains on the fringes of the squad.Despite the gap in central defence, Hecking suggested Adjetey is â??still a bit behindâ? in his development.The 22-year-old arrived on deadline day under difficult circumstances and immediately faced criticism, which complicated his settling-in period.

Medeama SC midfielder Manuel Mantey has disclosed that players are geared up for their upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Asante Kotoko.The Yellow and Mauves are scheduled to host the Porcupine Warriors this weekend in a Week 29 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Mantey described the fixture as an important one, insisting that Medeama SC will do everything on the matchday to amass all three points.â??This game is a very crucial

Former Senegal boss Aliou Cissé has been appointed head coach of Angola's national men's football team, signing a four-year deal with the Palancas Negras.The 2022 CAF Coach of the Year takes over after parting ways with Libya earlier this week, reportedly due to a salary dispute.Cissé now faces the challenge of rebuilding an Angolan side that failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and crashed out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage.Cissé is

Derrick Kohn has firmly established himself as an important player at Union Berlin this season, and the club have no plans to let him go in the summer.His strong performances have attracted interest from abroad, but a transfer is not on the agenda.Head coach Steffen Baumgart made it clear in a press conference that Kohn is a fixed part of his plans and should continue his development in Berlin. The coach believes the 27-year-old still has significant room to grow, especially in

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Mohammed Kudus has suffered a fresh injury setback in his recovery, raising serious concerns over his availability for the 2026 World Cup.The Ghana international has been sidelined since January after picking up a calf injury during Spursâ?? 1-1 draw against Sunderland. There had been optimism that the extended period out would aid his recovery, but fears emerged after he was absent from early training sessions under new head coach Roberto

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has admitted that the Black Stars are â??not fully readyâ?? for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking during a recent media engagement with Citi Sports, the Minister highlighted a critical void in the national teamâ??s technical leadership, noting that the country is currently without a head coach following the departure of Otto Addo.The Ghana Football Association are currently ramping up their search

Ghana will renew their growing rivalry with Burkina Faso in the final of the CAF African Schools Football Championship after both sides advanced from the semi-finals to set up a familiar WAFU B decider.The Black Damsels booked their place in the final for a second straight year with a narrow 1-0 victory over Zambia on Thursday, April 9 in Harare, Zimbabwe.Led by Sandra Boakye, the defending champions struck early and managed the contest with composure to keep their title defence

Ghanaâ??s Black Damsels are one step away from retaining their continental crown after sealing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia to book a place in the final of the CAF African Schools Football Championship.The defending champions showcased composure and tactical discipline in a tightly contested semi-final on Thursday in Zimbabwe, relying on an early breakthrough to see off their opponents.Blessing Tettey proved decisive, finding the net in just the seventh minute to hand