Karim Zito has stepped down from his position as head coach of Asante Kotoko with immediate effect, the club has confirmed.Kotoko announced the decision via their official social media channels, stating that Zito had resigned from his role and that management had accepted the resignation. The club thanked the coach for his services and indicated that details of the new technical direction would be communicated in due course.Zitoâ??s resignation brings to an end intense speculation

Three players have been nominated for the NASCO Premier League Player of the Month award for January after delivering decisive performances for their clubs during the period.The shortlisted players are FC Samartexâ??s Christian Agyenim Boateng, Medeama midfielder Salim Adams and Veteran striker John Antwi of Dreams FC.Boateng was central to Samartexâ??s strong showing in January as the club extended its unbeaten run. The midfielder scored three goals in four league matches

Ghanaian forward Samuel Obeng came off the bench to score but could not prevent Albacete from falling 2â??1 away to Deportivo La Coruña in LaLiga2.Introduced on 58 minutes, Obeng needed just six minutes to make his mark, finishing calmly from a Fran Gámez assist to halve the deficit on 64 minutes and give the visitors real hope.Deportivo had earlier seized control through Yeremay Hernándezâ??s opener midway through the first half, before a Javi Villar own goal in

The Ex-National Goalkeepers Union has announced four nominees for the Premier League Goalkeeper of the Month Award for January after a run of assured performances across the Ghana Premier League.Among the shortlisted shot stoppers is Hearts of Oak captain Benjamin Asare, who enjoyed an outstanding month between the posts. Asare kept clean sheets in all three league matches he played, helping Hearts of Oak remain unbeaten with two wins and a draw. His influence proved decisive despite

Four Ghana Premier League coaches have been shortlisted for the NASCO Coach of the Month Award for January after strong performances that kept their teams firmly competitive during the period.The nominees are Kobina Amissah of Bechem United, Ibrahim Tanko of Medeama SC, Winfred Dormon of Dreams FC, and Christopher Ennin of FC Samartex 1996.Amissah receives his first-ever nomination after steering Bechem United to three wins and a draw from four league matches. His side scored four

The Medical Committee of the Ghana Football Association has carried out a free breast and cervical cancer screening exercise for female footballers and match officials in Kumasi.The initiative, held on Saturday, 7 February 2026, was led by the GFA Medical Committee under the supervision of Dr Abena Tannor, in collaboration with the Medical Women Association of Ghana and Hope Xchange Medical Centre. A total of 77 participants benefited from the exercise.The screening targeted Division

Premier League interest in Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi is gathering pace, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all stepping up their pursuit of the FC Nordsjaelland youngster.According to a report by TeamTalk, representatives of the three clubs were present at the weekend to watch Yirenkyi in action as FC Nordsjaelland claimed a 2-1 win over Sonderjyske in the Danish Superliga.The 20-year-old produced a standout display, scoring the opener and providing the assist for

Ghanaian young striker Emmanuel Fobi has completed a loan move to FC Gori from fellow Georgian side FC Dila Gori.The 21-year-old makes the switch in search of regular playing time as he continues his development in European football. The move will see Fobi spend the next season with FC Gori on a one-year loan deal.Confirming the transfer, FC Gori announced, â??The 21-year-old striker joined our team from Gori Dila on a one-year lease.â?Fobi, a former New Life Academy forward,

The head coach of Nigeriaâ??s male senior national team, Eric Chelle, has disclosed that his dream is to become the first African to coach Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Ivory Coast-born tactician who played for Mali during his playing days shared this ambition in an interview with RMC Sport."My biggest dream is to become Real Madrid's first-ever African coach,â? Eric Chelle said.Chelle, 48, remains head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite failing to lead

The management of Asante Kotoko have not yet decided on the fate of head coach Abdul Karim Zito, GHANAsoccernet can report.This comes amid growing reports of a decision by the Kumasi-based club to sack the experienced tactician following the teamâ??s defeat to Aduana FC in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 over the weekend.Speaking to Akoma FM in an interview, the Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Sarfo Duku, has provided some clarity.â??We are yet to make a final decision.

Ghanaian forward Henry Addo was the difference-maker as OFK Beograd claimed a 2â??0 home win over Cukaricki in the Serbian Super Liga.The lively attacker opened the scoring on 32 minutes, finishing clinically to put the hosts in front after a balanced start at Stadion Kraljevica. His movement across the front line constantly troubled the visitors, stretching the Cukaricki defence and creating space for his teammates. Addoâ??s work out of possession also set the tone, with

English-Ghanaian striker Daniel Agyei came off the bench to fire Kocaelispor to a vital 2â??1 away victory over Kayserispor with a ruthless second-half brace.Introduced at half-time, Agyei broke the deadlock on 65 minutes, racing onto a pass from Ahmet Oguz before finishing confidently for 1â??0. He struck again eight minutes later, timing his run perfectly to turn in Darko Churlinovâ??s low cross and put Kocaelispor firmly in control at 2â??0.Kayserispor, who had dominated

Ghana forward Inaki Williams took his son out for the first time following his birth last month during Athletic Bilbao's La Liga game against Levante. The Athletic Bilbao captain and his wife presented their first child, Niko, who he named after his teammate and brother Nico Williams, to the fans of the club in the 4-2 victory over Levante.Niko was born on New Year's Day and became the newest member of the Williams family."A special afternoon today at the Cathedral.

Borussia Dortmund have officially launched the BVB International Academy Ghana, marking the clubâ??s first International Academy on the African continent.The academy opens in Accra in February 2026 and represents a significant step in youth football development in Ghana.The project is established in partnership with Accra Shooting Stars FC and will provide structured football education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18. Participants will be trained using Borussia Dortmundâ??s

Ghana U20 head coach Charles Sampson has admitted that his sideâ??s hesitancy in the final third cost them crucial goals in their 2-2 draw with South Africa at the Accra Sports Stadium.The result, in the third round of the 2026 FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers, saw the Black Princesses twice take the lead only to see it slip away.Only Agnes Yeboah and Linda Owusu Ansah found the net despite several chances created, while a late goal for Ghana was controversially disallowed

Ghanaian midfielder Mawuli Mensah was handed his debut just days after joining Real Zaragoza from La Liga side Real Betis. The hardworking midfielder started for Zaragoza as they engaged Eibar at the Ibercaja Estadio on Saturday afternoon.The 22-year-old lasted 67 minutes before he was replaced by Ivorian Paul Akouokou as Zaragoza shared the spoils with Eibar."Very happy about my debut in La Liga 2 and with this shirt Real Zaragoza. Not so much with the result, we deserved

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has revealed the personal toll that poor results take on him, stating he doesn't sleep when the club loses.The veteran coach has faced growing scrutiny following Kotokoâ??s elimination from the FA Cup at home to Aduana FC in the round of 16, a result that intensified calls for his dismissal.Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, Zito admitted that disappointing results weigh heavily on him, affecting his rest and peace of mind.The coach also acknowledged

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has made it clear that he is committed to staying with the club, even as calls for his sacking grow louder amid inconsistent results.Zito addressed the pressure surrounding his tenure, emphasizing his belief in the team and his desire to experience future success with the club firsthand.The experienced coach has faced heightened scrutiny following Kotokoâ??s elimination from the FA Cup at home against Aduana FC in the round of 16.Despite the

Ghana U20 womenâ??s head coach Charles Sampson has expressed confidence that his players will be mentally prepared for their crucial reverse fixture against South Africa following a tense first-leg draw in Accra.The Black Princesses twice saw their lead slip away in Sundayâ??s clash at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Agnes Yeboah opening the scoring and Linda Owusu Ansah adding a second-half goal.Despite their efforts, the match ended 2-2, leaving Ghana with a challenging task

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has challenged his team to produce a decisive performance in South Africa after a dramatic 2-2 draw in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers.Sundayâ??s encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium ended in a thrilling stalemate, leaving Ghana with work to do ahead of the return leg in Johannesburg.The draw, while entertaining, leaves the Black Princesses needing a victory on South African soil to progress to