Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara has argued that the country must be prepared to invest significantly in world-class coaches if the Black Stars are to compete consistently with the world's leading football nations.His comments come amid uncertainty over the future of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, whose long-term stay has been questioned after the national teamâ??s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Citi

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara believes Ghana will struggle to retain Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars.Queiroz was appointed shortly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, replacing Otto Addo after a disappointing run of results, and guided Ghana to the Round of 32 before their campaign ended.Speculation over his future intensified after Queiroz released a message thanking the Ghana Football Association, the players and

Nsuopun Fidelity left-back Joseph Koney has emerged as a transfer target for two Ghana Premier League clubs ahead of the new season, multiple sources have confirmed.The defender, who was one of the club's standout performers this season, is attracting strong interest following his impressive displays.Hearts of Oak have identified Koney as a potential addition to strengthen their defensive options. The Phobians are looking to rebuild ahead of the new season and see the left-back

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Port City FC have completed the signing of former Nsoatreman FC and Legon Cities winger Kwabena Adu Meider, the club has confirmed.The pacey winger has signed a two-year contract with the Premier League debutants as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.Adu Meider joins Port City FC as the club prepares for its first-ever season in Ghana's top flight. The winger brings valuable Premier League experience

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Ashantigold '04 have opened talks with Division One League club Nsuopun Fidelity over the signing of defensive midfielder Isaac Kwadwo Fosu, multiple sources have confirmed.According to sources close to the negotiations, the two clubs have initiated discussions regarding the transfer of the highly rated midfielder, with Ashantigold '04 currently leading the race for his signature.Swedru All Blacks are also in the race to secure

Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has successfully undergone surgery to repair the hamstring injury he suffered during Ghana's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia.The 25-year-old right-back was forced off in the 13th minute of the match in Kansas City after pulling up while chasing a loose ball. He attempted to continue but was ultimately unable to, with scans later confirming the extent of the damage.Senaya started all four of Ghana's matches at the 2026 World

Former England and Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has reportedly split with his English-Ghanaian wife Chantelle Tagoe. The couple are set to divorce after 12 years of marriage. Heskey and Chantelle have three children together, two boys and a girl. The boys are already carving their own path in football, with both playing for the youth sides of Manchester City.The news of the split of the ex-footballer and his wife was made official after Heskey was tagged in photos on social

Alidu Seidu has pledged to work hard and return to his best after Ghana's round of 32 World Cup elimination. The Stade Rennais right-back replaced Marvin Senaya in the game against Colombia, his only appearance at the World Cup, and struggled as the South Americans edged Ghana.Despite admitting he was disappointed with his performance and that of the team, Seidu believes the only way back is through hard work."A lot of disappointment, but this is far from the end .

Morocco will look to continue Africa's FIFA World Cup campaign when they face two-time champions France in a mouth-watering quarter-final in Boston on Thursday.The Atlas Lions have another opportunity to create history as they seek revenge for their 2-0 defeat to France in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. Victory would send Morocco into the last four for the second time in their history and keep African hopes alive at the tournament.Standing in their way is a French side

Ghanaian left-back Issaka 'Baba' Seidu has expressed delight after joining Swedish Allsvenskan side IFK Goteburg. The 20-year-old signed a season-long loan deal to join Goteburg from Danish outfit FC Nordsjaelland in the summer transfer window.The Swedish side have the option of making the deal a permanent one at the end of the season."It is a great opportunity for me to come to IFK Göteborg and the environment that exists here. I have heard a lot of good things

The Black Maidens of Ghana produced an emphatic display to defeat UK-based side Accrington Stanley FC 7-0 in a friendly match on Wednesday as they stepped up preparations for their decisive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal.The dominant victory provides a timely confidence boost for the Black Maidens, who host Senegal at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday with a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at stake.The two sides remain evenly

Hearts of Oak legend Ishmael Addo has compared Ghanaâ??s fiercest football rivalry to Spain's El Clásico, stating that playing for the Accra-based club demands extraordinary mental resilience.Speaking to sports journalist Mohammed Shaban, the iconic former striker likened the administrative weight, fanbase pressure, and historic expectations of Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko to global football giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.Addo emphasized that while both Ghanaian

Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has emerged as a top candidate for the vacant head coaching job at Rwandan Premier League club Mukura Victory Sports.According to widespread reports in Rwandan media, the highly rated Ghanaian tactician is among a final four-man shortlist drawn up by the Huye-based club's board, with an official appointment expected to be announced in the coming days.The management of Mukura Victory Sports launched an intensive recruitment drive after demanding strict qualifications,

Gideon Mensah is on the verge of completing a move to FC Koln, with negotiations now gathering momentum after being briefly put on hold due to his World Cup commitments with Ghana.With Ghanaâ??s tournament run over, negotiations have accelerated and a final agreement now looks close.According to reports, the 27-year-old left-back has already given Koln his approval for a summer switch. Because his contract with AJ Auxerre expired on June 30, he would arrive on a free transfer,

Former Ghana forward Majeed Waris has stated that the Ghana Football Associationâ??s decision to hire Carlos Queiroz on a short-term basis was a wrong strategy.The veteran Portuguese coach was appointed in April 2026 to replace Otto Addo but announced his departure just days ago following the Black Stars' Round of 32 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Waris emphasized that immediately after a major tournament concludes, the team is left entirely without guidance when a coach

Japan international goalkeeper of Ghanaian descent Zion Suzuki has reportedly turned down a move to Premier League outfit Leeds United, forcing the club to explore alternative options.Suzuki, who plies his trade for Italian side Parma Calcio, had emerged as a top transfer target for several clubs in Europe, with Leeds United no exception.The Premier League side are seeking to bolster their goalkeeping department ahead of the upcoming football campaign, with the Japanese-Ghanaian

President John Dramani Mahama has challenged Ghanaâ??s players to show greater patriotism when representing the nation, joking that anyone unable to sing the national anthem should not wear the famous Black Stars shirt.The president used Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign to highlight what he believes must change within the national team, pointing to the contrast between Black Stars players and footballers from other countries before kick-off.â??During the World Cup,

FIFA has rejected the French Football Federationâ??s request to overturn the yellow card received by France forward Michael Olise ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash against Morocco.The French federation had appealed to FIFA in an attempt to remove the booking Olise picked up during Franceâ??s round of 16 victory over Paraguay earlier this week.France secured a narrow 1-0 win against Paraguay to book their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face

French referee François Letexier is set to escape FIFA punishment despite Egypt complaint about officiating in the high-stakes round clash against Argentina.The North African giants were eliminated from the tournament on Tuesday after surrendering a two-goal lead against the reigning world champions, with the match sparking debate over several refereeing decisions made by Letexier and his officiating team.The Egyptian Football Association submitted a complaint to FIFA, requesting

France head coach Didier Deschamps has responded to FIFAâ??s decision to appoint an all-Argentine refereeing team for Moroccoâ??s 2026 World Cup quarterfinal clash.The appointment has generated debate ahead of Thursdayâ??s blockbuster encounter after FIFA named Argentine referee Facundo Tello to take charge of the match, assisted by an all-Argentine officiating team.The decision has drawn attention given Franceâ??s World Cup final defeat to Argentina in Qatar in 2022,