Yassine Bounouâ??s strong showing against France has drawn praise from several international newspapers, even though Morocco were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals.The 2-0 defeat did not stop reporters from highlighting the goalkeeperâ??s calm presence, sharp reflexes, and ability to keep the scoreline from becoming heavier.French daily Lâ??Equipe focused on Bounouâ??s leadership and fast reactions, saying he remains one of the greatest goalkeepers in Moroccan

Black Maidens assistant coach Bashirudeen Sumani has appealed to Ghanaian fans to fill the Accra Sports Stadium and support the national U-17 women's team in Saturday's crucial FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal.The Black Maidens need a positive result on home soil to book their place at the global tournament, and Sumani believes the backing of the supporters can make a big difference.Speaking ahead of the decisive clash, the assistant coach praised

Spain forward Nico Williams is pumped up ahead of La Rojaâ??s semi-final showdown against France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The youngster was a second-half substitute for the reigning European champions on Friday night as they battled Belgium in the quarter-finals.In a game played at SoFi Stadium, goals from Fabian Ruiz and Charles De Ketelaere were cancelled out in the first half before substitute Mikel Merino netted the crucial winning goal for Spain in the 88th minute.After

Black Maidens assistant coach Bashirudeen Sumani believes his side's strong commitment and preparations have put Ghana in a good position ahead of Saturday's crucial FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal.The Black Maidens host Senegal at the Accra Sports Stadium, hoping to secure a positive result and move closer to sealing a place at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.Speaking before the game, Sumani praised the attitude of his players while stressing

Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday, in a quarter-final that saw two players of Ghanaian descent take centre stage.Substitute Nico Williams, the younger brother of Ghana forward Inaki Williams, played his part as Spain secured a late winner to continue their quest for a second World Cup title.For Belgium, however, Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku saw his tournament come to an end as the Red Devils

Nations FC are set to appoint Johnson Smith as their new head coach, tasking the experienced Ghanaian tactician with leading the club in their maiden CAF Confederation Cup campaign and their Division One League campaign following their relegation from the Ghana Premier League.Smith will join the Abrankese-based club at a pivotal moment. He will take over from Stephen Frimpong Manso, who guided Nations FC to MTN FA Cup glory last season but was unable to prevent the club's relegation.Smith

UK-based Accrington Stanley Football Club Women have arrived in Accra for a two-week sports and cultural tour in partnership with Ghanaian side Rising Stars of Africa, kicking off a unique exchange programme between the two nations.The English side, who have been in Ghana for a week already, have immersed themselves in Ghanaian culture, visiting iconic landmarks including Black Star Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. The tour aims to strengthen ties between the two clubs while

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has revealed the numerous challenges the technical team faced during Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, including taking over a side in crisis and navigating a frantic player scouting mission across Europe.De Sa was part of Carlos Queiroz's technical team for the tournament, appointed just weeks before the finals following the dismissal of Otto Addo. Despite the short preparation time, Ghana exited in the round of 32 after losing

Egyptian giants Al Ahly are set to make history after being reportedly chosen as Barcelona's opponents for the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy.If confirmed by the Spanish giants, the record CAF Champions League champions will become the first African club to feature in the Catalan club's traditional pre-season showpiece.According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have reached an agreement with Al Ahly to stage the friendly at Spotify Camp Nou on 19 August, with the annual fixture

Ghanaian youth development advocate and founder of Progen FC, Coach Nana Kwaku Agyemang, is currently on a marathon European tour with his side, as the team competes in three of the continent's biggest youth football tournaments across Spain, Sweden, and Norway.The tour represents a major commitment to player development, with the team scheduled to play in three consecutive tournaments over the course of a month.Progen FC's European campaign kicked off at the Donosti Cup

Substitute Mikel Merino struck late to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium.The midfielder came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 88th minute, finishing from close range after the ball fell kindly inside the box to secure Spain's place in the final four.Spain will now face France in the semi-finals as they continue their pursuit of a second World Cup title.Fabian Ruiz gives Spain early advantageSpain

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah has completed his move to Bundesliga side FC Koln after passing his medical and signing all contracts with the German club.The 27-year-old left-back will wear the No. 14 jersey for the German side, with the official announcement expected shortly.Mensah joins Koln as a free agent after his contract with French Ligue 2 side AJ Auxerre expired on June 30, 2026. He flew to Cologne on Friday morning, underwent his medical examination, and put pen to paper

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Port City FC have completed the permanent signing of former Hohoe United defensive midfielder Daniel Osie Senior, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The 24-year-old midfielder becomes the latest addition to the Harbour Boys' ambitious squad rebuild ahead of their maiden top-flight campaign.Osie Senior, who featured for Hohoe United in the Ghana Premier League last season, brings defensive solidity and experience to Port City's engine

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder and WAFA SC deputy coach Jordan Opoku has joined newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Port City FC as their new assistant coach.The experienced tactician will serve as the right-hand man to head coach Christopher Ennin, who was appointed earlier this month.Opoku's appointment adds further experience to the technical team as Port City prepare for their maiden top-flight campaign.Opoku, who previously served as deputy coach for WAFA SC in the

Raif Adam's preparations for the new season got off to a delayed start due to a hip injury, but the Elversberg forward is now making encouraging progress as he continues his recovery.Adam moved from his youth club SV Lurup Hamburg to the HSVâ??s junior performance centre for the 2019/2020 season and went through several training levels up to the U17 there. After further positions at Eimsbutteler TV and SC Victoria Hamburg, where he gained his first experience in the men's

Ghana international Gideon Mensah has said his final goodbye to French outfit AJ Auxerre following his departure from the club.The 27-year-old enterprising left-back leaves Auxerre as a free agent following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season, bringing an end to his four-year spell at the club.During his four-year spell at Auxerre, Mensah made 108 appearances across all competitions, registering four assists while playing a key role in the clubâ??s promotion

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have opened talks with newly-promoted side Debibi United over the potential signing of forward Kwadwo Antwi.The Porcupine Warriors are keen to secure the signature of the 22-year-old attacker to reinforce their frontline ahead of the upcoming football campaign.Sports journalist Shaban Mohammed reported the development, confirming that discussions have commenced between the two clubs.Antwi has emerged as a prime target for the Kumasi-based

Hearts of Oak Managing Director Julius Ben Emunah has outlined his ambition of seeing the club's academy become the backbone of the Black Stars within the next five years.Speaking to Original TV/FM, Emunah said he wants more homegrown Hearts of Oak talent to progress into Ghana's senior national team as part of the club's long-term vision."In the next five years, the core of the Black Stars squad should come from the Hearts of Oak academy."His comments reflect

Egypt and Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has vowed a stronger comeback following their elimination from the 2026 World Cup.Marmoushâ??s impressive World Cup journey came to an end in the Round of 16 after a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in a match that was overshadowed by controversial refereeing decisions.Taking to Instagram after the heartbreaking exit, Marmoush expressed his pride in representing his country and thanked Egyptians for standing behind the national

Aduana FC have opened negotiations to extend the contract of key midfielder Seidu Saana to ward off intense interest from rival Ghana Premier League clubs.The Dormaa-based side has stepped up efforts to secure the future of the 22-year-old, who has developed into an indispensable asset since joining in July 2024.According to sports journalist Shaban Mohammed, the contract extension talks come amid a fierce three-way battle for the midfielder's signature.Kumasi Asante Kotoko