Ghana's Black Queens have suffered a 2-1 defeat to debutants Malawi in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, ending their hopes of reaching the semifinals.Ghana made a bright start in Rabat, taking an early lead through Cynthia Boakye-Hlorkah in the seventh minute. Malawi responded five minutes later through Temwa Chawinga to level the score at 1-1 before half-time.The Black Queens had a chance to regain the lead after the break, but their efforts

Asante Kotoko have officially completed the signing of highly-rated FC Samartex 1996 youngster Emmanuel Mamah, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The 21-year-old forward has signed a two-year contract with the Porcupine Warriors, with an option for an additional year.The deal brings an end to growing speculation surrounding Mamahâ??s future after his impressive performances in the Ghana Premier League attracted interest from several clubs.Mamah was also on the radar of Austrian side

Asante Kotoko are leading the race to sign highly-rated FC Samartex 1996 forward Emmanuel Mamah, with the Kumasi giants far advanced in negotiations and expected to land the talented youngster in the coming days, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after young players in the Ghana Premier League following an impressive spell with Samartex, attracting interest from both domestic and European clubs.GHANAsoccernet.com understands

Ghana's Black Queens face Malawi on Sunday in a crucial 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal in Rabat, with a place in the semifinals and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup at stake.The Black Queens advanced from Group D after finishing second behind Cameroon. Ghana opened the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon. A 1-1 draw against Mali in their final group game was enough to send them into

Evelyn Badu believes the Black Queens must avoid another slow start when they face Malawi in Sunday's decisive Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinal.Ghana's 2-0 victory over Cape Verde was followed by a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon before a 1-1 draw with Mali secured their passage to the knockout stage.Badu believes the lessons from the Cameroon defeat must guide Ghana against Malawi."In the game against Cameroon, we didn't really show up in the

Black Queens midfielder Evelyn Badu has revealed how former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu continues to play an important role in her development as she prepares for Sunday's crucial WAFCON quarterfinal against Malawi.The two share roots in Seikwa, with Badu describing the former Black Stars midfielder as her uncle and a regular source of advice before and after matches."He is my uncle! It is great to have him in my life because it means that there is a small

Black Queens midfielder Evelyn Badu's journey from the streets of Seikwa in Ghana's Bono Region to the international stage has been built on talent, hard work and the guidance of people who believed in her potential.Badu says football was part of her life from childhood, when she regularly played with boys in her hometown."I was born to play football. Right from when I was a child, I found myself playing with boys and just enjoying the game. I felt it right from the

Ghanaâ??s Black Meteors have stepped up preparations for the upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as head coach Desmond Ofei continues to assess his squad ahead of the campaign.The first batch of players, drawn from the Ghana Premier League and Division One League, held another training session at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, August 8, as the team gradually builds towards the qualifiers.The ongoing exercise forms part of the local phase of the Black

Ghana forward Mohammed Fuseini maintained his fine early-season form on Saturday, providing an assist as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise thrashed Westerlo 5-1 away from home in their Belgian Pro League opener.The 24-year-old, who scored four goals in pre-season, now has two assists in three competitive appearances this campaign.Union Saint-Gilloise fell behind early when Norman Bassette scored for the hosts but rallied with an emphatic response. Although RTBF's match report did

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has expressed confidence in his team's progress as Ghana prepare to face Malawi in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.The Queens are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the second consecutive tournament after finishing third last year. A place in the last four would also secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Bjorkegren acknowledged

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah made his unofficial debut for FC Koln on Saturday, featuring in the Bundesliga side's friendly against Real Sociedad.The 28-year-old left-back, who joined Koln on a free transfer from French side Auxerre earlier this summer, played as the German club secured a 2-1 victory over the Spanish opponents.Mensah signed a contract with Koln until June 2028, ending his four-year spell at Auxerre, where he made 114 appearances, including 85 in Ligue 1.The

Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana suffered an injury setback during Atalantaâ??s pre-season encounter against German side Schalke 04 at the VELTINS-Arena. The pacey winger was forced with knee injury minutes after being introduced as his outfit cruised to a resounding 3-0 win over Schalke 04 in the highly competitive friendly clash on Saturday.Sulemana entered the game in the 46th minute; he picked up the injury in the 62nd minute, cutting short his involvement in the

The Black Meteors have stepped up their preparations for the upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with head coach Desmond Ofei continuing to assess his squad ahead of Ghana's campaign.The first batch of players, drawn from the Ghana Premier League and Division One League, held another training session at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as preparations gather momentum for the qualifiers.The current exercise represents the local component

Former Asante Kotoko, Nations FC, Vision FC, and Sahel SC midfielder Emmanuel Sarkodie has completed a move to Nigerien top-flight side AS Police, signing a two-year contract with the club.The 29-year-old midfielder brings a wealth of experience to his new side, having featured for several clubs across the Ghana Premier League.Sarkodie's career has seen him represent Asante Kotoko, Nations FC, Vision FC, and King Faisal. He has also captained Division One side Nkoranza Warriors,

Medeama SC suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ivorian side Societe Omnisports de lâ??Armee (SOA) in their second pre-season friendly in Ivory Coast as preparations intensify ahead of the new Ghana Premier League and CAF Champions League campaigns.The Tarkwa-based side, who are using their training camp in Ivory Coast to fine-tune their squad ahead of the new season, were unable to make it two wins from two friendly matches after going down narrowly to SOA.Medeama had opened their pre-season

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren believes Ghana must find the right balance between defence and attack if they are to overcome Malawi in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal on Sunday.The Swedish tactician acknowledged the quality of Malawi's attacking players but insisted Ghana cannot afford to abandon their own style of play."They are a pretty good, hard-working group," Bjorkegren said. "They have two world-class attackers, but we

Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan says Ghana are fully focused on ending their long wait for a return to the FIFA Women's World Cup ahead of their decisive Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Malawi on Sunday.Victory over Malawi would not only send the Black Queens into the last four but also secure Ghana's first Women's World Cup appearance since 2007."It's really important for us and the whole of Ghana. We really want to go back

Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan believes effective communication in defence will be Ghana's biggest weapon when they face Malawi in the quarterfinals of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The goalkeeper acknowledged Malawi's attacking quality but expressed confidence that Ghana's defensive unit is capable of keeping their opponents at bay."As the coach mentioned, they have good players, world-class players, but we know how to

Belgian giants Genk have reached an agreement with Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah to sign highly-rated Ghanaian striker Jerry Afriyie on a permanent transfer, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.The 19-year-old is set to sign a five-year contract with the Belgian club, ending his short stay in Saudi Arabia and marking an immediate return to Belgian football after a hugely impressive loan spell with RAAL La Louviere.The development comes after GHANASoccernet.com exclusively

Aduana FC have announced the signing of two-time Ghana Premier League Golden Boot winner Stephen Amankona ahead of the 2026/27 football campaign.The former Berekum Chelsea attacker joins the two-time Premier League winners on a long-term deal after ending his spell in Egypt.With his wealth of experience, Amankona is expected to play a huge role for the Ogya boys, who are keen on making a meaningful impact next season.â??We are pleased to announce the signing of two-time Golden