As he marks ten years in office, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has singled out Ghana as one of the Member Associations that have maximised support from world footballâ??s governing body to drive development and competitive success.In an exclusive statement focused on Ghana, Infantino commended the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for its strategic use of the FIFA Forward and other FIFA support programmes, highlighting significant infrastructure growth, womenâ??s football

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, has highlighted the heightened expectations surrounding Ghana ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The West African side, four-time African champions, will host their fifth World Cup this summer, aiming to build on past experiences despite missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in over twenty years.Their successful qualification for the Mundial has reignited optimism among fans.Reflecting on previous tournaments,

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, has expressed confidence in Ghanaâ??s prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the squad has the experience to reach the semifinals or even the final.Ghana will be making its fifth appearance at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico this summer.After exiting at the group stage in both the 2014 and 2022 World Cups in Brazil and Qatar, Paintsil believes the team has matured and is ready

Auxerre midfielder Elisha Owusu says it will be an honour to play at the 2026 World Cup with the Black Stars. Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the Mundial this summer and will come up against Panama, England and Croatia in Group L.Having featured at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 28-year-old, speaking to Flashscore, says he does not think about playing at the tournament but admits that it will be an honour.â??It would be an honour and a big blessing to play

Former Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has insisted he bears no ill feelings toward the club following his departure.Zito, who took over from Prosper Narteh Ogum midway through last season, stepped down after Kotoko was eliminated from the FA Cup in a penalty shootout against Aduana FC.The Porcupine Warriors had managed just one win in their previous six matches under his guidance.Speaking to Kessben FM, Zito said, "I left Asante Kotoko without any grudge."Not even being

Ghanaian defender Nurudeen Abdulai produced a swashbuckling performance for Dunfermline Athletic in their Scottish Championship clash against Partick Thistle on Wednesday night.The former Medeama marksman started and lasted 88 minutes, as his outfit settled for a 2-2 draw against their opponent in a highly competitive clash, held at the KDM Group East End Park.Nurudeen played a pivotal role by registering his name on the scoresheet, contributing to the sidesâ?? comeback stalemate

Juventus is planning for the long term and has identified highly rated Dutch-Ghanaian winger Ernest Poku as a possible addition in the summer.The winger, currently at Bayer Leverkusen, has emerged as one of the standout young wide players in the Bundesliga.Poku came through AZ Alkmaarâ??s respected academy before earning a move to Leverkusen in August 2025 for around â?¬12 million including bonuses. A quick and direct winger, he thrives in one-on-one situations and has adapted

â??English-Ghanaian striker Sean Adarkwa was the difference-maker as Wealdstone edged Brackley Town 2â??1 at Grosvenor Vale in the National League.Adarkwa opened the scoring on 31 minutes, finishing calmly after good work from Micah Obiero to give the hosts a deserved lead.Wealdstone built on that platform after the break, with Nathan Tshikuna doubling the advantage midway through the second half to put them firmly in control. Brackley hit back through Morgan Roberts on 78

Assistant coach of Heart of Lions, Daniel Nii Adjei, has expressed optimism in the teamâ??s chances of defeating Basake Holy Stars in their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The Kpando-based club has suffered three defeats in their last five matches and has lost back-to-back matches in its last two games.The recent defeat came on Sunday when Heart of Lions faced off with Gold Stars at the Kpando Sports Stadium.Speaking in a post-match interview, assistant

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has opened up on the intensity of the Kenyan Premier League title race, acknowledging the pressure from AFC Leopards while expressing confidence in his side's ability to handle the heat.K'Ogalo reinforced their position at the top with a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, restoring a six-point cushion over their closest rivals. Leopards had temporarily narrowed the gap with a 2-1 win over Posta Rangers the previous

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has expressed strong belief in his players' ability to handle the mounting pressure of the Kenyan Premier League title race, pointing to the squad's growth over recent months as reason for optimism.K'Ogalo reinforced their position at the summit with a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, restoring a six-point cushion over second-placed AFC Leopards, who have a game in hand.Speaking after the win, the Ghanaian

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has acknowledged the mounting pressure from AFC Leopards as the Kenyan Premier League title race intensifies but insists his side thrives in such moments.K'Ogalo reinforced their supremacy at the top with a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, reclaiming a six-point cushion after Leopards' 2-1 win over Posta Rangers the previous day.Speaking after the win, the Ghanaian tactician highlighted the psychological edge that

Coach Karim Zito has opened up about the emotional and physical strain he endured during his time at Asante Kotoko, revealing that the pressure of the role affected his health before his recent resignation.Zito, who has since taken up a new position with Division One side FC AshantiGold04, said he only realised the extent of the toll after seeking medical attention shortly after leaving the club.â??Seeing my doctor shortly after leaving Kotoko, he told me I was fortunate for

Heart of Lions assistant coach Daniel Nii Adjei has bemoaned the teamâ??s defeat to Gold Stars in the Ghana Premier League over the weekend. The Kpando-based outfit hosted the Week 23 opponent at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Sunday, hoping to secure a win to bounce back from their defeat to Berekum Chelsea in the previous game.Although Heart of Lions scored first on the matchday, a spirited second-half performance from Gold Stars saw the side come from behind to claim a 2-1 triumph.Speaking

Ghanaian midfielder Enoch Morrison is taking the Kenyan Premier League by storm, racking up an astonishing 13 Man of the Match awards in just 23 league appearances for Gor Mahia F.C. this season.The former Asante Kotoko star has become the heartbeat of the Kenyan champions' title charge, delivering week after week with performances that have left fans and pundits searching for superlatives.His latest statement came in Gor Mahia's emphatic 3-0 victory over KCB, where he

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has reiterated his deep concerns about the quality of coaching in the country, emphasising that improving technical capacity remains a top priority for the FA.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku reflected on long-standing issues that have plagued Ghanaian football.Over the years, stakeholders have pointed to outdated

â??Eintracht Frankfurt still cannot predict when German-Ghanaian winger Ansgar Knauff will be able to return to action.According to Bild, there is currently no concrete timeline for the 24-year-oldâ??s comeback following an unexpected abdominal operation around a week ago.The versatile attacker suddenly felt severe pain on a scheduled day off and had to undergo surgery, reported as an intestinal procedure. Head coach Albert Riera described the situation as completely unforeseen,

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has delivered a stark assessment of coaching standards in the country, declaring in no uncertain terms his long-standing dissatisfaction with the state of technical development.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku did not mince words when addressing what he sees as a persistent weakness in Ghanaian football."I

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has pinpointed refereeing and coaching as the two key areas demanding urgent attention if Ghanaian football is to progress.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku recalled that during the FA's 2023 Congress in Kumasi, the Executive Council outlined plans to address fundamental gaps within the country's football

Veteran Bechem United forward Augustine Okrah has been named in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League Week 23 Team of the Week (ToTW) after an impressive showing over the weekend. The captain of the Hunters was in his element on Saturday when they travelled to Tema to take on Vision Football Club.In the five-goal thriller that ensued between the two teams, Okrah bagged a sensational brace but disappointingly ended up on the losing team.Despite the defeat, the performance of the veteran