Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of conceding penalties that led to defeats for the Black Stars, admitting that the criticism "really got to him".In a frank interview with Michael Oti Adjei, the centre-back opened up about the difficult period and how he managed to navigate the negativity."It's really tough. It really got to me. That's not exactly what we wanted. It was an assessment game, but not all assessment games.

Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has described his maiden World Cup appearance as an "amazing" experience that taught him valuable lessons and elevated his profile on the global stage.In an interview with Michael Oti Adjei, the Black Stars centre-back reflected on the impact of representing Ghana at football's biggest tournament."It was amazing because this was my first World Cup, and I learnt a lot of lessons from this, and it's a platform that boosts my personality

Ghanaian right winger Aziz Issah has joined Spanish side Barca Atletic from Dreams FC, signing a contract with the club until 30 June 2028.The 20-year-old moves to the Segunda Federacion Group II outfit as he begins his first campaign in European football. Issah officially joined the Barcelona reserve team on 27 July 2026 and is registered as part of the squad competing in Spainâ??s fourth tier this season.Issah arrives from Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC, where he developed

Ghanaian midfielder Ransford Darko has joined Spanish side Moscardo on a free transfer from Siello FC.The 24-year-old central midfielder has signed a deal running until 30 June 2027 after completing his move on 27 July 2026. Darko becomes one of the latest additions to the Colonia Moscardo squad as they reshape their midfield options ahead of the new campaign.Darko, who stands at 1.84m, operates primarily in central midfield and moves to Moscardo after a spell with Siello FC in

Sweden-Ghana winger Kofi Fosuhene Asare has joined Trelleborgs FF on a free transfer from Lithuanian side Banga. The 24-year-old left winger has signed a deal running until 31 December 2027 with the Ettan Sodra club.Asare arrives in Trelleborg after a short spell in Lithuaniaâ??s top flight, where he made 15 league appearances for Banga in the current Toplyga campaign. He also produced his most eye-catching display in the Lithuanian Cup, scoring twice and contributing an assist

Ghanaian centre-back Abbas Abdul Wadud has joined Tunisian side AS Marsa, signing a contract with the Ligue 1 club running until 30 June 2029. The defender completed his move on 27 July 2026 and will be registered primarily as a central defender for the North African team.Abdul Wadud arrives at AS Marsa as a specialist centre-back, adding depth to the clubâ??s defensive options ahead of the new campaign. His long-term agreement reflects the clubâ??s intention to build continuity

FIFA has unveiled plans for the biggest football development investment programme in the history of the sport, proposing to increase global development funding to more than USD 10 billion over the coming years, subject to approval by its 211 Member Associations and the FIFA Council.The ambitious proposal centres on the creation of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new FIFA-owned and controlled commercial subsidiary that would consolidate the organisation's broadcast, sponsorship,

Kim Lars Björkegren, Black Queens coach, has declared that they want to go all out and win the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament. Ghana's senior women's national team will open their campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca."We have three targets: qualify from the group stage, win the quarter-finals to qualify for the World Cup and go all the way to win the 2026 WAFCON," the Swedish tactician

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has outlined Ghanaâ??s ambition of securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup ahead of their campaign at the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Ghanaâ??s senior womenâ??s national team are currently in Casablanca preparing for their opening Group A fixture against tournament debutants Cape Verde on Wednesday at the Moulay Rachid Stadium.Reflecting on the teamâ??s progress since

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed confidence that Ghana can begin their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a winning note when they face tournament debutants Cape Verde.The Black Queens will take on Cape Verde in their opening Group stage fixture on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 pm.Ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, the Swedish tactician revealed that the

Cape Verde international Sidny Lopes Cabral has been rewarded for one of the most breathtaking moments of the 2026 World Cup after FIFA officially named his spectacular strike against Argentina as the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament.The electrifying effort, scored during Cape Verdeâ??s dramatic Round of 32 encounter with the eventual quarter-finalists, captured the imagination of football fans across the globe and emerged as the standout goal of the tournament following a worldwide

Black Stars defender Kojo Oppong Peprah has popped up as a major transfer target for English Championship outfit Burnley FC. The OGC Nice is reportedly on the radar of The Clarets as they booster their squad ahead of the start of the season.Peprah enjoyed an outstanding first season with OGC Nice in Ligue 1, where he made 29 appearances for the club in the French topflight.His performances raised eyebrows with several clubs including Turkish outfit Trabzonspor also showing interest.However,

Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu has shared his excitement after sealing a move to Slovakian club DAC 1904. The 20-year-old striker signed a 3-year deal to join DAC from Azerbaijani side Gabala in the summer transfer window.Owusu arrives with a rich profile, having excelled in his first season at Gabala, where he made 34 appearances and scored seven goals."I feel very happy that I signed a contract with DAC. I was attracted by the team's playing system and how the club

Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini is recovering after being violently attacked and robbed in Brussels in an incident that has sent shockwaves through Belgian football.The 24-year-old, who plays for Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise, was reportedly assaulted on Sunday while sitting inside his parked vehicle.According to Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws, five men forcefully dragged the striker from his car before overpowering him and stealing his valuables.The attackers allegedly

Ghanaian forward Kwaku Karikari has completed a permanent move to Serbian SuperLiga side Zeleznicar Pancevo after the club activated a record 600,000 Euros deal to sign him from Danish outfit AC Horsens.The 24-year-old has penned a three-year contract, bringing an end to his association with Horsens after spending the past two seasons on loan with the Serbian club.Karikari earned a permanent stay in Pancevo following an impressive 2025/26 campaign, where he scored nine goals and

Ghanaian youngster Prince Appia Amoah produced a sensational display on Monday evening, scoring a remarkable first-half hat-trick to inspire FK Metta to a commanding 9-0 victory over FK Tukums in the Latvian Pirma Liga.The 19-year-old winger was the standout performer as Metta overwhelmed their opponents, with his clinical finishing and electric pace proving too much for the visitors to handle.Amoah, who previously featured for MSK Zilina Africa, opened the scoring in the seventh

Andre Ayew remains one of the best players to have ever played for the country. Having made his Black Stars debut by featuring in the CAN 2008, he led the Black Satellites to clinch the U-20 World Cup under the guidance of Sellas Tetteh to become the first African country to lift the trophy in 2009. He became an integral part of the Black Stars and made his first World Cup appearance in 2010 in South Africa, where the team reached the quarterfinals for the first time. Andre

Bibiani Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer Akwasi Adu believes the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should wait until after the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers before deciding the future of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz.The experienced Portuguese tactician was appointed on a short-term contract ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America after replacing Otto Addo, who was relieved of his duties in March following a disappointing run of results.Queiroz

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus is edging closer to a return to competitive action after a lengthy injury layoff.Kudus has been sidelined since sustaining a quadriceps injury during Tottenhamâ??s 1-1 Premier League draw against Sunderland in January. The setback forced the 25-year-old attacker off the pitch early and kept him out of action for several months.The former West Ham United star had initially looked set

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has revealed that the experience of Ghanaian defender Ebenezer Ocran was a major factor behind the clubâ??s decision to secure his services ahead of the new season.The Kenyan champions recently reached an agreement with Ghana Premier League side FC Samartex for the transfer of the 29-year-old centre-back, with Akonnor confident that Ocran can play a crucial role in the clubâ??s CAF Champions League campaign.Speaking to the Graphic