Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he always made a point of explaining his decisions to players, even those he did not select for the squad â?? an approach that earned him widespread respect and an outpouring of support after his dismissal.In an interview with German football magazine 11Freunde, Addo opened up about his man-management philosophy and why he believes communication is key, especially when dealing with difficult selection decisions."I

Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed that over 50 players reached out to him following his dismissal, describing the messages as the "best validation" of his work with the national team.In an interview with German football magazine 11Freunde, Addo opened up about the unexpected outpouring of support he received after the Ghana Football Association ended his second stint as head coach on March 31."More than 50 players got in touch with me, including

Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed his intentions for the next chapter of his coaching career, months after his departure from the Ghana national team.The 51-year-old, who recently completed his role with FIFA's Technical Study Group at the 2026 World Cup, disclosed that he remains eager to continue working in football, either as a head coach or an assistant."Yes, I'm at a certain age now. And I do believe that I want to continue as a coach or assistant

Korona Kielce have announced the signing of winger Morgan Fassbender, who has penned a deal running until 30 June 2028 with an option for an additional year.The 27-year-old German wideman arrives after a spell with Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza and is expected to add energy and creativity on the flanks in the Ekstraklasa.Fassbenderâ??s senior journey began at SGV Freiberg, where he made eight appearances in the second half of the 2017â??18 season before moving on at the end

Asante Kotoko Executive Board Chair James Osei Brown has held a landmark corporate meeting with Accra Hearts of Oak Board Chair Togbe Afede XIV, establishing a strategic partnership to transform Ghanaian football governance. This historic engagement, occurring shortly after the appointment of Kotoko's new three-member board on February 27, 2026, marks an unprecedented effort by the nation's two most decorated clubs to leverage their combined institutional weight to

Frank Junior Adjei was the difference-maker for Hammarby, scoring a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw against Anderlecht in the Europa League qualifier.The Ghanaian midfielderâ??s goal came in the 90th minute after Hammarby had spent most of the night chasing the game.Anderlecht struck early through Danylo Sikan in the 7th minute and looked comfortable for long stretches, but Hammarby kept pressing and were rewarded after Adjei came off the bench in the 87th minute. Just three

Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has criticized the Ghana Football Association for what he terms irrational expectations of the Germany defeat that resulted in his dismissal in March. Speaking to German football outlet 11Freunde, Addo revealed that the federation terminated his contract without any official explanation just 72 days before the 2026 World Cup, despite him successfully securing Ghana's qualification for the tournament.Addo maintained that judging his

Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has revealed that his primary tactical objective during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers was to win back disgruntled supporters by implementing an attractive, dominant style of play following the country's historic failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Black Stars faced immense public backlash after missing out on the regional tournament for the first time in 21 years.In response to the crisis, Addo sought a complete

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has unveiled Ghanaâ??s 25-player squad for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco.The Swedish tactician has opted for a combination of experienced campaigners and promising young talents as Ghana prepares to battle Africaâ??s best womenâ??s football teams for continental supremacy.The squad includes three goalkeepers: Afia Amenyeku of FK Apolonia, Cynthia Konlan Fiindib of Samatex Ladies

Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has revealed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) never explained why it dismissed him, months after ending his second spell with the Black Stars.Speaking to German football outlet 11Freunde, Addo disclosed that he was never given an official reason for his departure and chose not to seek one.â??Honestly, I still havenâ??t been given a reason [for my sacking] to this day â?? and honestly, I didnâ??t ask either,â? Addo said.â??There

Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada in connection with the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).The applications are part of 175 asylum claims submitted by foreign nationals who entered Canada after receiving temporary residence approval linked to the tournament, which was jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico.IRCC said it approved temporary residence applications

Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as the new head coach of the Red Devils, handing him a contract that runs through to the 2028 European Championship.The 49-year-old replaces Rudi Garcia, who left the role after Belgium's quarter-final exit to eventual world champions Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Van Bommel will officially begin work on August 15.The former Dutch international arrives after a successful spell with Royal Antwerp, where he

Former Nigeria international Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has claimed many female footballers in the country are afraid to get married or start families because they fear it could end their international careers.The four-time Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) winner made the remarks ahead of the 2026 tournament in Morocco, where she was recalled to the Super Falcons earlier this year after a four-year absence following the birth of her son in 2024.Okobi said negative attitudes

Ghanaian youngster Isaac Assibu has been rewarded for his rapid progress at Swedish powerhouse Malmo FF after signing a long-term contract extension and earning a permanent promotion to the club's first team.The 18-year-old winger has extended his stay with the Allsvenskan giants until beyond 2030 following an impressive rise through the club's youth ranks since joining from the West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) in 2025.Assibu initially linked up with Malmo's U19

Gideon Mensah has been forced to delay the start of his journey with FC Koln after coming down with flu just as he was preparing to link up with his new teammates for pre-season training.FC Koln fans were excited and warmly welcomed the defender when he signed for the club after the 2026 World Cup, heightening the frustration around this minor setback. According to Bild, the 28-year-old could not travel with the squad to their training camp in Kitzbuhel on Friday because of the

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that the government will recover the GHS 58 million provided to support the Black Starsâ?? participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking during the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson explained that the funds were advanced to assist with the teamâ??s preparations ahead of the tournament hosted in North America.â??To support Ghanaâ??s participation in the

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that it will hear the appeal concerning the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on 8 October 2026 at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.In a media release issued on Friday, CAS announced that the case involves the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), which is appealing against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) over CAF's decision regarding

Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has announced the passing of his father, paying an emotional tribute on social media.The former Black Stars captain shared the heartbreaking news with a message expressing gratitude for his father's support throughout his life and career."I'm happy you saw my greatness dad. Thank you for taking care of us. You will forever be in our hearts. R.I.P. (ASASE J)."Gyan did not disclose the cause of death but his post quickly drew

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the group-stage draw for the 2026 X1 Division One League Super Cup, with eight of the country's top-performing Division One clubs set to battle for the title at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.The tournament will feature two groups of four teams, with the top two sides from each group advancing to the semi-finals.Group A consists of newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Debibi United, Port City FC, Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs and Attram

Ghana's Black Queens rounded off their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Malawi in a friendly match in Casablanca, Morocco.The Black Queens dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, controlling possession and creating a host of chances as they delivered one of their most convincing performances ahead of the continental tournament.Forward Doris Boaduwaa was the star of the afternoon,