Ghana Premier League outfit Asante Kotoko stepped up their preparations for their MTN FA Cup Round of 16 clash against Aduana FC with a friendly match on Thursday. The Porcupine Warriors will host Aduana FC this weekend to battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.As part of preparations, Kotoko engaged lower-division side Adom FC in a friendly match at their Adako Jachie training complex today.In what turned out to be a very good exercise for the Reds, they secured

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has praised Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for opting to mobilise private funding to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Vanderpuye said the approach was sensible and responsible, particularly at a time when public finances remain under pressure.He referenced the findings of the Dzamefe Commission, which cautioned against the use of state resources to fly supporters

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has reiterated how he was forced to lie before getting the chance to play for Spanish giants FC Barcelona.The 38-year-old signed for the La Liga club in 2019 on loan from Italian Serie A outfit Sassuolo.At his press conference, Boateng described FC Barcelona as the best club in the world and also named Argentina superstar Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.Seven years later, KP Boateng has stressed that those pronouncements

The Appointment Committee of the Ghana Football Association has named match officials for the Round of 16 fixtures of the MTN FA Cup.The games are scheduled from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8, 2026.The Round of 16 will open on Friday at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, where Eleven Wonders face Attram De Visser. Dr Imoro Osman will take charge of the match, assisted by Frederick Danful and Marvelous Amediole, with William Agbovi as the fourth official.On Saturday,

Ghanaian teenager Kwesi Sorotu Badori has returned home to complete work permit formalities after sealing a move to Italian Serie A side Bologna from Berekum Chelsea.The 18-year-old midfielder finalised the transfer during the winter window, signing for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.However, his immediate integration into the Italian clubâ??s youth ranks has been delayed while he resolves documentation required to legally begin his professional career in Italy.Bologna confirmed

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has admitted that his team, like any other side in the Ghana Premier League, can be beaten. The gaffer travelled with his team to Abrankese last weekend to face Nations FC in their Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.In a showdown at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Medeama SC scored first, but Nations FC rallied from behind to secure a 2-1 win, thanks to a brace from captain Razak Simpson.Speaking

Ghana Premier League club FC Samartex have announced that youth team head coach Eric Bekoe has been suspended for two weeks and docked a monthâ??s salary for insubordination and breach of club regulations.The club, early in the week, temporarily suspended the former Ghana international and scheduled him for a hearing before the disciplinary committee over various allegations levelled against him.READ: FC Samartex suspend youth team coach Eric Bekoe over insubordinationOn Thursday,

Twenty-five participants, comprising six females and 19 males, have reported to the Ghana Football Association Technical Centre in Prampram to begin the CAF Licence B Module I Coaching Course.The Module I programme will run for ten days and will feature a combination of classroom-based theory and practical field sessions. Upon completion of the module, participants will be required to undertake a mandatory one-month internship with a club of their choice as part of the certification

The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee will meet on February 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe expected to chair the session.The meeting follows an announcement made by Dr. Motsepe on January 30 confirming that an Executive Committee session had been convened. A press conference will be held immediately after the meeting to outline key outcomes and decisions.As CAFâ??s highest decision-making body outside

The Ghana Football Association will host the first batch of the CAF Licence A Coaching Course from February 17 to 26, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The 10-day intensive programme, backed by the Confederation of African Football, is expected to attract elite coaches from across the continent who are seeking to attain one of CAFâ??s highest coaching qualifications.Former Ghana internationals Laryea Kingston and John Paintsil are part of the first

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged the government to adopt a fair and transparent system in selecting Ghanaian fans to travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghanaâ??s senior national team, the Black Stars, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.With plans underway for the government to sponsor supporters to cheer the team on, Vanderpuye cautioned against repeatedly selecting

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens will begin their preparations for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by taking part in the Pinks Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates.The tournament, scheduled from February 28 to March 6, offers a competitive environment for the team to sharpen tactics, build match fitness, and assess squad depth ahead of the continental showdown.The UAE-based competition features national teams from across the globe, with this yearâ??s edition including

Italian Serie A side Bologna have strengthened their youth ranks with the signing of promising Ghanaian midfielder Kwesi Sorotu Badori from Berekum Chelsea for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.The agreement includes an option for the Italian club to make the transfer permanent should the teenager impress during his stay in Italy.The 18-year-old arrives after establishing himself as one of the brightest emerging talents in the Ghana Premier League.Badoriâ??s performances over

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has toured the Kurt E.S. Okraku Technical Centre at Winkogo as part of his ongoing visit to the Upper East Region, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening football infrastructure and grassroots development.The GFA President inspected the facility alongside the Chairman of the Upper East Regional Football Association, Salifu Zida, and members of the Regional Executive Committee. The tour provided an

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a courtesy call on the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, in Tamale, ahead of the final leg of his tour of the three Northern Regions.The visit formed part of the GFA Presidentâ??s wider stakeholder engagement agenda, aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating football development across the country.President Simeon-Okraku expressed appreciation to the Minister for the warm

AS Monaco have removed Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu from their UEFA Champions League squad following a season-ending injury.The French side will face champions Paris Saint-Germain in the playoffs, but will do so without Salisu, whose absence has forced changes to the registered squad.The club have also excluded Paul Pogba and Takumi Minamino because of fitness concerns. Krepin Diatta, Wout Faes, and Simon Adingra have been added as replacements.Salisu suffered an anterior cruciate

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has outlined his personal ambitions for the remainder of the season, stressing his desire to continue improving and play a decisive role in Manchester Cityâ??s pursuit of silverware.Despite Cityâ??s dramatic 2-2 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur leaving them six points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal, Semenyo remains optimistic about the campaign, insisting the title race is far from over with 14 matches still to play.Beyond the collective

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has appealed to the clubâ??s supporters for patience as he works to resolve the challenges facing the team.The veteran coachâ??s future has come under scrutiny following a string of inconsistent results this season.After 21 games in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League, Kotoko sit fifth with 35 points, though they have advanced to the FA Cup Round of 16.Speaking to Asempa FM, Zito urged fans to remain supportive, stressing his commitment to

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has acknowledged that multiple challenges have contributed to the teamâ??s uneven form in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The Porcupine Warriors had hoped to narrow the gap on league leaders Medeama SC but were dealt a blow after losing to Nations FC over the weekend.Their struggles continued as they suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat to Heart of Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium.The result leaves Kotoko in fifth place with 35 points, eight

Serie A side Como have rejected a 30 million Euros bid from Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal for highly-rated Dutch-Ghanaian winger Jayden Addai, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The offer was submitted on Tuesday, but Comoâ??s technical director Mark-Jan Fledderus turned it down, largely due to timing issues surrounding the transfer window.The Italian transfer market closed on Monday evening, meaning Como would have been unable to secure a replacement if the 20-year-old attacker