The Ghana Football Association has highlighted the contribution of Colts clubs across the country to the development of some of Ghanaâ??s most prominent footballers.At the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football Season, GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku named several community clubs that played important roles in the early development of former Black Stars players.Great Farcos produced Ghana legend Abedi Pele, while Great Cedabs nurtured former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan.Mighty
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has paid tribute to a generation of Ghanaian football stars whose careers began in the countryâ??s Colts football system.Speaking at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football Season at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Tuesday, Okraku highlighted the important role community football has played in producing some of Ghanaâ??s biggest football names.â??Before we talk about numbers, competitions,
Ghana Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa believes the team has the quality to continue scoring goals at the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup.The Black Maidens made an impressive start to the tournament with a 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday.Speaking in his post-match interview, the Black Maidens coach promised Ghanaians that his team will score more goals in their upcoming games.â??We can score goals at any time, but we want to continue here, so that when we get there, we
Ghana U17 womenâ??s head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has expressed his satisfaction with the Black Maidensâ?? emphatic start to the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup after a 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso.Ghana opened their campaign with a stunning win on Tuesday after a commanding display from the Maidens.Speaking after the match, Joe Nana Adarkwa praised his players for their performance while stressing that the tournament is part of Ghanaâ??s preparations for the U17 World Cup.â??It's
The Ghana Football Association has opened the 2026/27 Colts Football Season, with President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku saying the programme is central to building a sustainable route from community football to the professional game and Ghanaâ??s national teams.The launch took place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Members of the GFA Executive Council, Regional Football Association (RFA) Chairmen, Colts club owners and administrators,
Ghanaâ??s Black Maidens began their WAFU B U17 Girls Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Matchday 1.The decisive moment came just before half-time, when Linda Achiaa won a penalty for Ghana. Seidatu Wahab took responsibility from the spot and converted confidently in the 45+3rd minute to give the Black Maidens the lead.Ghana carried their momentum into the second half and quickly extended their advantage. Gloria Ameaa scored the teamâ??s second
Ghanaian forward James Ampofo came off the bench to score for Esbjerg as they cruised to a 5-0 victory over Hellerup in the Danish Cup on Tuesday.On the matchday, Esbjerg took control of the Betano Pokalen round of 32 tie through John Kolawole, who scored twice to put the visitors firmly in command.Kolawole opened the scoring in the 24th minute before doubling Esbjergâ??s advantage eight minutes into the second half.Ghana's James Ampofo missed out on a starting role but
Mohammed Kudus made his first start for Tottenham Hotspur under head coach Roberto De Zerbi as Spurs suffered a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup at Anfield on Tuesday night.Kudus was handed a starting role after De Zerbi had hinted before the game that the Ghana international was ready to feature from the beginning.It was Kudusâ?? first start for Tottenham since January, with the forward completing 75 minutes before being replaced by Sávio.However, it was an underwhelming
English-Ghanaian defender Caleb Kporha scored as Crystal Palace Under-21s defeated Swindon Town 2-1 in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.The young Eagles showed resilience at the County Ground, recovering from an early setback to claim an important away victory.Swindon made the brighter start and took the lead in the 23rd minute through Antwoine Hackford. Palace responded before the interval, with Kporha finding the equaliser in first-half stoppage time. His goal restored belief and ensured
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has introduced several measures aimed at reducing the financial burden on Colts clubs and making grassroots football more accessible.GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku made this known during the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football season on Tuesday, September 15, in Pampram.According to Okraku, the association has removed some of the costs associated with player registration and officiating to support clubs participating in the Colts system.â??We
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has reaffirmed the associationâ??s commitment to strengthening Colts football and creating opportunities for young talents across the country.Speaking at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football season, Okraku said the system has remained active since its revival and restructuring in 2020, but stressed that more work needs to be done.â??Six years ago, we set out to revive Colts football. Today, we can confidently
The University for Development Studies (UDS) have reached the final of the 12th All Africa University Games after defeating Egyptâ??s Delta University 4-0 in Cairo.The defending champions delivered a strong performance despite playing in temperatures of 37 degrees Celsius to secure a place in the final for the second consecutive time.Abdul Majeed Nuhu opened the scoring for UDS just before half-time with a powerful header after a fine combination between George Renchi and Ezedeen
Ghanaâ??s Black Maidens launched their WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Burkina Faso 4-0 in an impressive opening performance.Ghana made the perfect start when skipper Seidatu Wahab converted from the penalty spot in the sixth minute. The early breakthrough settled the team and allowed the young players to play with greater confidence as they controlled the match.The Black Maidens added a second goal just before halftime. Gloria Ameaa found the net
Ghanaian winger Bernard Tekpetey delivered an influential performance as Ludogorets defeated FK Septemvri Sofia 2-1 in the Parva Liga at Huvepharma Arena.The victory kept Ludogorets near the top of the Bulgarian league table after an entertaining Round 9 encounter.Tekpetey helped the hosts make a fast start, providing the assist for Ivaylo Chochevâ??s 21st-minute opener. The Ghanaian created the opportunity with a well-timed contribution, allowing Chochev to finish and send Ludogorets
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots football development in the country.The launch took place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku leading proceedings.The new season marks the sixth consecutive campaign since the Colts football system was revived and restructured by the GFA in 2020.
Ghana centre-forward Joel Fameyeh has left Puskas AFC and is now without a club, ending his time with the Hungarian side on 15 September 2026.The 29-year-old joined Puskas AFC from Russian club Rubin Kazan on 31 January 2025 in a â?¬350,000 move. He made the switch after a spell with Rubin, where he had returned from a loan at Baltika.Fameyehâ??s departure comes at the start of the 2026-27 season. He did not make an appearance for Puskas AFC in either the Hungarian top flight
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has appealed to the government to allow Colts clubs across the country to use government-owned astroturf facilities for free.Okraku made the appeal on Tuesday at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football League season, as he highlighted the challenges facing grassroots football clubs in securing suitable pitches.According to the GFA President, Ghana currently has a little over 1,000 Colts clubs, but many are struggling
Ghanaian winger Prince Ampem has expressed his delight after scoring his first hat-trick for Shanghai Port in their thrilling AFC Champions League Elite victory over Ratchaburi FC.Ampem was instrumental in Shanghai Portâ??s 6-4 win over the Thai side on Tuesday, scoring three goals in the first half to help his team secure three points in their opening continental fixture.The Ghanaian forward produced a decisive individual display as Shanghai Port built a commanding lead before
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku says President John Dramani Mahamaâ??s recent call to revive Colts football has drawn further attention to the GFAâ??s plans to rebuild the grassroots game.Mahama recently questioned the disappearance of the Colts League and called on the GFA to revive the competition as part of efforts to strengthen Ghanaâ??s football development.Speaking at the launch of the new Colts Football League, Okraku thanked the
Ghanaian winger Prince Ampem scored a first-half hat-trick as Shanghai Port edged Thailandâ??s Ratchaburi FC 6-4 in their opening AFC Champions League Elite campaign match on Tuesday.Ampem produced a devastating 15-minute spell, opening the scoring in the 31st minute with a composed finish before doubling Shanghai Portâ??s advantage five minutes later.The 28-year-old completed his hat-trick in first-half stoppage time, capitalising on another defensive lapse to give the Chinese
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