Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has achieved a remarkable milestone in his career after making his UEFA Champions League debut.After featuring in Manchester Cityâ??s clash against Real Madrid on Wednesday, the Black Stars striker has become only the second player to progress from non-league football through all four professional divisions in England before featuring in Europeâ??s elite club competition.Former Republic of Ireland international full-back Steve Finnan is

United States President Donald Trump has assured that Iran will be permitted to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite escalating hostilities between the two nations.Relations between Washington and Tehran have deteriorated sharply following the latest military escalation, widely referred to as Operation Epic Fury, which began on February 28. The region has seen increased strikes and retaliatory actions in recent weeks.However, Trump made it clear that football will not become

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo marked his UEFA Champions League debut on Wednesday night when he featured for Manchester City in their Round of 16 first-leg tie against Real Madrid.The Black Stars forward was named in the starting lineup and lasted for 70 minutes at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu before being replaced by Rayan Cherki.Despite his involvement, Manchester City struggled to contain a dominant Real Madrid side that produced a commanding performance.Real Madrid

Ghana international Forson Amankwah scored the winning goal for Norwich City on Wednesday night when the team came from behind to defeat Sheffield United 2-1 in their English Championship Round 37 fixture.The highly-rated midfielder missed out on a starting role on the matchday but came on in the 81st minute to replace Ali Ahmed.Just three minutes after his introduction, Amankwah settled their contest after he was set up by Paris Maghoma. He found the back of the Sheffield United

Ghanaian attacker Brandon Thomas-Asante continued his excellent Championship season with a clinical finish in Coventry Cityâ??s 3-0 home win over Preston North End at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Lining up in the No.10 role, Thomas-Asante doubled Coventryâ??s lead in the 34th minute, arriving in the box to finish confidently after Tatsuhiro Sakamotoâ??s early opener on 17 minutes had put the hosts in control.Coventry dominated throughout, and any hopes of a Preston

English-Ghanaian midfielder Malachi Boateng produced a standout display, providing two assists in Plymouth Argyleâ??s impressive 3-0 win away at Wigan Athletic in League One.Plymouth struck twice just before half-time, with Bim Pepple forcing the ball over the line from a scrambled free-kick before Boateng teed him up again five minutes later to drill home from 15 yards.Wigan briefly threatened a response after the break, but a key moment saw Joe Taylorâ??s goal-bound effort

Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer has returned to full training with Hamburger SV after a brief absence earlier in the week.The Ghanaian winger sat out Tuesdayâ??s session as a precaution, but as announced by the club, he rejoined the squad on Wednesday morning and completed the entire workout with his teammates.Head coach Merlin Polzin had already played down any major concerns, explaining that Königsdörfferâ??s absence was only due to minor â??minor ailmentsâ?,

Leonard Owusu says Fredrikstad FK still has â??unfinished businessâ?? after completing his return to the Norwegian club ahead of the new campaign, with the Ghanaian midfielder confident the side can achieve more this season.The 28 year old has rejoined Fredrikstad after a successful spell last year when he featured prominently in midfield during a loan stint from Serbian giants FK Partizan.His energetic displays and leadership quickly made him an important figure in the squad

Leonard Owusu has expressed his delight after completing a return to Fredrikstad FK for the 2026 season, describing the move back to the Norwegian club as a moment that feels like coming home.The 28 year old Ghanaian finalised his switch after lengthy negotiations involving the club and its partners, ensuring he remains with Fredrikstad following an impressive spell that made him a key figure in the sideâ??s midfield.The midfielder spent last season at the club on loan from Serbian

Iran could withdraw from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the killing of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a United States military strike, according to the countryâ??s sports minister.Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said Iran would not be able to take part in the tournament under the current circumstances.â??Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,â? he told Iranian state television

Hearts of Oak have issued a stern rebuttal to "sensational" media reports claiming the club is embroiled in a financial and internal crisis.In an official statement released on March 11, 2026, the Phobians dismissed allegations of an emergency meeting triggered by player unrest, characterizing the recent gathering at Kpobiman as a "routine engagement" aimed at strengthening team bonding and technical support.The clubâ??s reaction follows widespread reports

Two quarter-final matches of the MTN FA Cup will be broadcast live from the Cape Coast Stadium this weekend as the competition moves into its decisive stage.The double-header will take place on Sunday, March 15, with Dreams FC facing Heart of Lions at 3:00 PM before Attram De Visser Academy take on Medeama SC at 7:00 PM.Dreams FC, winners of the 2023 FA Cup, reached the quarter-finals after beating Inter Allies 4-2, while Heart of Lions advanced following a 3-2 victory over third-tier

The inaugural edition of the U15 Girls Colts League has kicked off in Cape Coast, marking a new step in the development of youth football for girls in the Central Region.The competition is an initiative of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) aimed at strengthening the grassroots structure of womenâ??s football across the country. It forms part of the GFAâ??s broader womenâ??s football strategy to identify and develop young female talents in all ten regions of Ghana.The

Ghanaian forward Kevin Nyarko has joined Swedish Superettan League side Helsingborg IF. The 24-year-old German-born signed a one-year deal to return to Sweden following a spell with Finnish outfit SJK Seinäjoki.Nyarko, who previously started for IK Brage and Varbergs BoIS in Sweden, expressed excitement in returning to the Superettan league."I am very happy to come back to Sweden and to come to a big club so I am looking forward to getting started. I have heard many good

Board members of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) have donated to the newly established Ghana Sports Fund during a working visit by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to the Olympic House in Accra.The visit marked a rare move by the minister, who chose to meet the GOC leadership at their offices rather than host them at the ministry, a gesture seen as respect for the autonomy of the Olympic movement.The GOC delegation was led by its president, Richard Akpokavie,

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has weighed in on the intensifying national debate regarding a potential World Cup call-up for veteran forward André Ayew.Speaking amid growing calls for the 36-year-old to be included in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Agyemang-Badu described the prospect of the state honouring its icons as a "privilege," signaling his support for a structured transition for the countryâ??s longest-serving stars.The

Ghana legend Andre Ayew has shared his delight after leading NAC Breda to an important draw against Dutch giants Feyenoord. The veteran forward netted his first goal for the club as they held second-place Feyenoord to a thrilling 3-3 draw last Sunday.Although NAC remain in the relegation dogfight, the draw is a positive result for the strugglers as the quest for survival continues.Ayew has become an integral part of Breda in recent game, playing a pivotal role in their last four

Ghanaian defender Moses Mensah has signed for American side Spokane Velocity FC, the club announced on Tuesday as GHANAsoccernet.com understandsThe left-back joins the USL League One outfit ahead of the 2026 season, subject to league and federation approval, after recently departing South Georgia Tormenta FC following the clubâ??s closure.Mensah arrives in Spokane with valuable experience in the United States after spending three seasons with Birmingham Legion FC between 2023

Ghanaian midfielder Leonard Owusu has rejoined Norwegian side Fredrikstad FK on loan for the 2026 season after the club reached an agreement with Serbian giants FK Partizan, the club announced today.Owusu spent the 2025 campaign on loan at the Norwegian club and impressed with his performances, prompting Fredrikstad to make strong efforts to retain his services for another year.The midfielder featured prominently last season, making 35 official appearances and scoring twice.Among

Ghana international defender Nathaniel Adjei has rejoined his teammates at FC Lorient after missing nearly a week due to flu.The 22-year-old centre-back had been sidelined by illness and missed several recent training sessions while recovering.FC Lorient medical staff monitored his condition throughout the week before clearing him to return.Adjei reported to the clubâ??s training ground on Monday, where he was warmly welcomed back by his teammates.His return is a timely boost