The leadership of the Ghana football fraternity joined Islamic faithful, administrators and national stakeholders on Friday, May 15, 2026, for a solemn national Islamic prayer session in support of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Held at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, the spiritually uplifting gathering brought together football officials, members of the Muslim community and key national figures in a powerful display of faith, unity and patriotism as Ghana

Augustine Okrah heads into the final round of the Ghana Premier League season on the verge of winning a second Golden Boot, 12 years after first claiming the award with Bechem United.Okrah currently leads the scoring chart with 15 goals after netting twice against Asante Kotoko over the weekend.The experienced attacker first won the leagueâ??s top scorer award during the 2013-14 season when he scored 16 goals for Bechem United while operating mainly as an attacking midfielder.Now

Benjamin Asare has opened up about the struggles he faced before rising to become Ghanaâ??s first-choice goalkeeper.The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper shared his story during an appearance on The Delay Show, revealing the different jobs he did while pursuing his football dream.â??During my primary school days, I sold polythene bags while studying. I also trained as a carpenter, a steel bender, and a bus conductor,â? Asare said.The 33-year-old explained that life was extremely

Benjamin Asare says criticism and public scrutiny do not affect him as he prepares for what could be the biggest stage of his career with Ghana.The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, who is currently Ghanaâ??s first-choice shot-stopper ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitted that opinions will always come with playing at the top level.Speaking to 3Sports, Asare said he remains focused on improving despite criticism from some fans who believe he could struggle against top opposition

Medeama sealed the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League title after an emphatic victory over Heart of Lions at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa.The Mauve and Yellow produced a dominant display in front of their home supporters to secure their second league crown with a game to spare.Kelvin Obeng and Derrick Fordjour both scored braces, while Prince Owusu also got on the scoresheet in the thrilling victory.The result confirmed Medeama as champions after closest challengers Bibiani Gold Stars dropped

The Ghana Football Association has officially notified Ampem Darkoa Ladies over the commencement of the club licensing process for participation in the 2026-27 CAF Womenâ??s Champions League.In a statement issued by the GFA Club Licensing Department, the association informed the club and relevant stakeholders that the licensing process has officially opened in line with CAF Womenâ??s Club Licensing Regulations 2022.Ampem Darkoa Ladies will be required to meet CAFâ??s licensing

Medeama will represent Ghana in next seasonâ??s CAF Champions League after winning the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League title.The Tarkwa-based side secured the league crown with a game to spare following their emphatic victory over Heart of Lions on Sunday.It will mark another opportunity for Medeama to compete on the continental stage after building a growing reputation in African club football over the past decade.Medeama enjoyed their most successful continental campaign during

The Western Region has become the first region in Ghana football history to produce Ghana Premier League champions in four consecutive seasons.Medeama began the remarkable run by winning the title in the 2022-23 season before Samartex followed with success in 2023-24.Bibiani Gold Stars then lifted the trophy in 2024-25 before Medeama reclaimed the title again this season.The achievement reflects a major shift in football power within the region.Traditionally, the Western Regionâ??s

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has urged his players to maintain discipline and unity as the Black Stars prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that collective responsibility will take precedence over individual ambition.The 73-year-old, appointed last month as Otto Addoâ??s successor on a short-term contract, will lead Ghana into the tournament in North America this summer.In an interview on the Beyond The Whistle podcast, the experienced Portuguese tacticianâ??who

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has revealed that a special local observation programme has already helped him assess some of the countryâ??s best home-based players in a shorter period than expected ahead of the 2026 World Cup.In recent times, players from the Ghanaian topflight have struggled to become a mainstay in the senior national team,Speaking in an interview on the Beyond The Whistle podcast, the Portuguese gaffer revealed that in recent days he has intensified

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed the importance of thorough and modern preparations as the Black Stars build up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The four-time African champions are set to make their fifth appearance at footballâ??s biggest stage, with Queiroz outlining a structured approach aimed at improving every detail of the teamâ??s setup.Ghana have been drawn in Group L, where they will face Panama, England, and Croatia

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has urged his Manchester City teammates to stay focused ahead of their trip to AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday, May 19. His remarks come after City stunned Chelsea to clinch the FA Cup title on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.City will be hosted by the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium.Speaking to the club's website after the game, Semenyo said it would leave little time for Cup celebrations.â??I donâ??t think there will be many celebrations

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has spoken candidly about the disappointment of being left out of the Black Stars squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, describing the decision as a painful and unexpected blow in his international career.Kingston, who also missed out on the 2006 tournament, said the 2010 exclusion came as a surprise not only to him but to several members of the national team at the time.Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, the former wingerâ??now

Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare says he is unfazed by the prospect of facing some of the worldâ??s most feared forwards at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting confidence and self-belief will guide his performances on footballâ??s biggest stage.Since making his international debut in March 2025, the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper has quickly established himself as Ghanaâ??s first-choice goalkeeper and is widely expected to retain his place heading into the tournament.Ghana

Antoine Semenyo has suggested that Chelsea provided Manchester City with a sterner test than Arsenal did in their Carabao Cup final meeting earlier in the season, despite City edging the Blues 1-0 at Wembley in the FA Cup.The Ghana forward was at the heart of the contest on Saturday as City battled through a tightly contested semi-final-style clash at Wembley Stadium, eventually sealing victory with a 72nd-minute moment of quality. Semenyo latched onto a square pass from Erling

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has delivered a stark reminder to his players that ambition alone will not be enough as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.The four-time African champions are set to make their fifth appearance on footballâ??s biggest stage when the tournament kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.Speaking on the Beyond The Whistle podcast,

Ghanaâ??s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has suggested that a recall for veteran forward Andre Ayew to the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup would not be a misplaced decision, as debate intensifies over the Black Starsâ?? final squad selection.Ayew, who previously played for West Ham United and Olympique Marseille, has been absent from the national setup since Ghanaâ??s disappointing group-stage exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he has no doubt seeing Andre Ayew make Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup.The 36-year-old has been out of the senior national team after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast, where the team suffered group phase elimination under his leadership.With Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz set to name his final squad for the tournament on June 1, the Buem MP expressed that even players older than Ayew

Newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City have joined the race to sign Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. The promising winger is considered very likely to leave Leicester City this summer following the club's relegation to League One.Issahaku is seen as the team's most valuable player, and obtaining a significant transfer fee for him early in the transfer window could offer Leicester some financial relief.Despite earlier links to Turkey, Coventry

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwideAntoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game to help Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the English FA Cup final on Saturday.Inaki Williams was on target for Athletic Bilbao in their final home game of the season as they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo at San Mames on Sunday in La Liga.Benjamin Acquah scored a brace