Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has resumed full training as he steps up efforts to secure a new club ahead of the 2026/27 football season.The 25-year-old is currently without a club following the termination of his contract by ACF Fiorentina, with recurring injury concerns bringing his spell in Italy to an early end.Lamptey joined Fiorentina in 2025 from Brighton & Hove Albion on a three-year deal after leaving the Premier League outfit. However, his time in Florence

Jordan Ayew has welcomed scepticism around Ghanaâ??s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he is motivated by outside doubt as the Black Stars prepare for a demanding Group L campaign against England, Croatia and Panama in the United States.Speaking ahead of the tournament, the Black Stars captain said he is embracing the pressure and believes Ghana can upset expectations, even though many observers do not consider them favourites to progress from the group.He said: â??We

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has described the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup meeting with England as a â??special gameâ? as the Black Stars prepare for their Group L campaign at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.Ghana are set for their fifth World Cup appearance, having featured in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022. Their best showing remains the 2010 tournament in South Africa, where they reached the quarter-finals, the furthest an African side has gone alongside Senegalâ??s

The Ghana Football Association has announced its youth football offseason calendar for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to developing the next generation of football talent across the country.Under its flagship youth development slogan, "Power To The Youth", the GFA continues to place strong emphasis on grassroots and juvenile football as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the foundations of the game.The offseason programme will begin with the Elite U15 Boys

Ghana international Kwasi Sibo is set to leave Spanish side Real Oviedo when his contract expires at the end of June, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in his career following the club's rise to the Spanish top flight.According to reports in Spain, the 27-year-old midfielder will not continue with Oviedo beyond June 30, 2026, despite playing a key role in the club's recent success.The Spanish outfit are expected to lose the Ghanaian on a free transfer, with interest

Maximus Alexander Mill, the winner of Ghana's next millionaire has received his GHC1 million prize money from sports betting and gaming operators Betano.The prize, which was presented to Mr Alexander Mill in a gigantic cheque, was preceded by a ceremony which was held at the Atlantic Tower in Accra.At the event, Mr. Maximus Alexander Mill recounted how he first learned about the promotion through an advertisement on Instagram in December 2025.According to him, he was already

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has expressed confidence that the Black Stars possess the quality to advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana, four-time African champions, will compete at the global tournament jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, where they have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.The Black Stars are aiming to improve on disappointing group-stage exits in both the 2014 and 2022 editions of

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says there is growing optimism in Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while acknowledging the weight of expectation on the national team.The tournament, set to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will mark Ghanaâ??s fifth appearance at footballâ??s global showpiece. Despite back-to-back group-stage exits in 2014 and 2022, Gyan believes supporters remain hopeful of a stronger showing this time.â??Ghanaians are

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has showered praise on Caleb Yirenkyi following his eye-catching performance in Ghanaâ??s 1-1 draw with Wales in an international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium on June 2.The FC Nordsjaelland midfielder was one of the standout performers of the night, capping his display with Ghanaâ??s only goal as the team continued its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Beyond the goal, Yirenkyi impressed with his composure on the ball,

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived safely in the United States as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.pic.twitter.com/Pa4ViewlLp— ð??¬ð??­ Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 4, 2026 The senior national team departed Cardiff on Wednesday, June 3, after several weeks of training and conditioning work. The squad, together with technical staff and officials, is now based in Providence, Rhode Island, where they will continue their build-up to the

Ghana's Group stage opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Panama, wrapped up their home preparations with an entertaining 4-2 victory over the Dominican Republic on Tuesday night before departing for the United States.The farewell match, played in front of a packed home crowd, gave Thomas Christiansen's side a confidence boost ahead of their final pre-World Cup friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Panama opened the scoring inside the first 15 minutes following a well-worked

Algeria continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in an international friendly on Wednesday night.Both nations have already secured their places at the upcoming World Cup and used the encounter as an opportunity to assess their readiness ahead of the tournament, which kicks off on June 11.Played in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, the match provided a stern test for both sides, with Algeria ultimately emerging victorious

The 2026 GFA Elite U15 Boys Championship concluded on an exciting note on Wednesday as the Regional Select Side and Elite Academy Select Side played out a 2-2 draw in a ceremonial exhibition match at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The fixture featured some of the best young talents identified during the week-long tournament, with players selected from the participating regional teams and elite academies.The Elite Academy Select Side made a strong start and

The 2026 GFA Elite U15 Girls Championship will begin on Friday, June 5, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The tournament comes just days after the successful conclusion of the Elite U15 Boys Championship and forms part of FIFA's Talent Development Scheme (TDS).All ten Regional Football Associations will be represented by their U15 girls' select teams as they compete for honours and the opportunity to showcase their talent.The championship will run

Ghanaian coach and football pundit Christopher Nimley has called on the Black Stars to rally behind Thomas Partey following reports that England's Football Association is considering its approach to the traditional pre-match handshake before the two countries meet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Reports in England this week suggested FA officials could discuss how England players handle the customary pre-match greetings with the Ghana midfielder ahead of the Group L clash on June

Algeria claimed an impressive 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up match in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening.The hosts dominated large periods of the contest and created several chances, but were repeatedly frustrated by Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, who produced a series of fine saves to keep the score level.The son of France legend Zinedine Zidane was in inspired form throughout the match, denying the Dutch attack on numerous occasions as Algeria absorbed sustained

England's Football Association is reportedly considering how the national team will approach the traditional pre-match handshake with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of their World Cup group-stage meeting later this month.According to reports in England, FA officials are expected to discuss the issue before the Group L encounter between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23.The matter has arisen because Partey is due to stand trial in the United Kingdom over allegations

The modern game is filled with stories that go beyond trophies, goals and championships.Some journeys touch on identity, heritage and the difficult choices faced by children of immigrants. Few stories illustrate this better than that of brothers Inaki and Nico Williams.Unlike many dual-nationality players who face a personal dilemma over which country to represent, the Williams household witnessed two brothers make different choices.One answered the call of his ancestral homeland,

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have officially approached Heart of Lions over the signing of highly rated centre-back Ruben Hennessy, as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of next season's CAF Champions League campaign.The Tarkwa-based club have identified the 26-year-old defender as a key target to bolster their backline following their domestic title triumph. A deal is considered achievable, with Heart of Lions open to negotiations for the transfer of their

Debibi United are pushing to secure the signature of experienced defender Maxwell Agyemang, who has previously featured for Hohoe United, Asante Kotoko, and Karela United.The 29-year-old centre-back is attracting significant interest ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Gold Stars FC have also expressed interest in the defender, while Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas have entered the race for his signature.Agyemang brings a wealth of experience to any defence. He began his top-flight