Dutch-born winger of Ghanaian descent, Pharell Nash, put up an impressive performance for Jong Ajax on Tuesday night, helping the team to defeat VVV Venlo by a goal to nil in the Dutch Eerste Divisie.The attacker started the Week 32 fixture and provided the assist for the only goal of the match in the second half.The moment of brilliance came in the 67th minute when he located David Kalokoh with a fine pass. The forward, with the goal gaping, slotted the ball into the back of the
Ghanaian talents Francis Oppong and Jerome Osei Kyremeh played the full 90 minutes for Stoke City U21s in their 6-1 loss to Middlesbrough U21 on Tuesday.Left-back Oppong, 20, was tasked with containing a relentless Middlesbrough attack throughout the contest. Despite the heavy scoreline, he showed resilience, consistently tracking runners, blocking crosses, and attempting to organize the defensive line under constant pressure. His work rate never dipped as he continued battling
Ghanaian right-back Hansel Adjei-Afriyie turned in a composed first-half performance for Southampton U21s in their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United U21s on Tuesday.The 17-year-old, making his eighth appearance of the season, was tasked with containing a lively United attack during the opening 45 minutes before being substituted at the break.He showed defensive discipline, making timely interventions and tracking runners while maintaining his positional shape.Southampton could not
Ghana international Abdul Fatawu has attracted transfer interest from four Premier League clubs, with Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Fulham, and Brentford all monitoring the Leicester City winger's situation closely.The 22-year-old is enjoying the most productive season of his career, registering nine goals and seven assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. His performances have caught the attention of top-flight scouts, with Fulham and Brentford believed to be leading
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has begun the process of appealing a ruling by FIFA after its protest concerning the World Cup playoff match against DR Congo was dismissed.The NFF had initially submitted a petition following the decisive encounter held in November 2025, raising concerns over the eligibility of certain DR Congo players. The complaint centred on alleged irregularities in the issuance of passports used to qualify those players for the playoffs.The match, staged
Asante Kotoko have pocketed â?¬500,000 following the permanent transfer of teenage winger Bernard Somuah to Spanish La Liga outfit Celta Vigo.The 19-year-old initially joined the Galician club on a season-long loan in August 2024 with an option to buy. After impressing during his time in Spain, Celta activated the purchase clause, securing Somuah on a contract running until June 2030.Somuah began his spell with Celta's Juvenil A team before earning promotion to the reserve
Antoine Semenyo featured again as Real Madrid put the finishing touches on a ruthless aggregate victory over Manchester City, ending the Ghanaian's first Champions League adventure at the round of 16 stage.Having already done the hard work in Spain with a 3-0 first-leg win, the Spanish giants arrived at the Etihad with little left to prove. But they continued with mercilessness anyway, extinguishing any faint hopes of a City comeback. A penalty from VinÃcius Júniorâ??awarded
Promising Ghanaian right-back Eric Mensah has taken a significant step in his career after signing a two-year management agreement with Spanish-based agency ARG Football Agency.The 18-year-old, who can also operate as a right winger, joins the agency following his departure from Division Two side MSK Zilina Africa. His development with the Slovakian-affiliated outfit caught the attention of the agency's scouts.Mensah's progress was accelerated by a European tour with Shooting
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board has overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, declaring Senegal to have forfeited the match and awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.In a landmark ruling issued under Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations, CAF upheld an appeal lodged by the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), setting aside the earlier decision of the Disciplinary Board.The decision stems from dramatic scenes during the final,
FIFA has confirmed that the schedule for the 2026 World Cup remains unchanged, despite efforts by Iran to relocate their group stage matches to Mexico amid escalating conflict with the United States.Iran, drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt, are scheduled to play their matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. However, recent comments from US President Donald Trump have cast doubt on the safety of the Iranian delegation."The Iran national soccer team is welcome
Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj has declared that his country's national team will not travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing serious security concerns amid escalating military conflict between the two nations.Speaking in a statement, Taj confirmed that negotiations are underway with FIFA to relocate Iran's group stage matches to Mexico instead."When Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian
Ghana target Noah Nartey has made a decision on the country he wants to represent at the senior national team level.The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, who was born in Denmark to Ghanaian parents, had long been on Ghanaâ??s radar as a potential addition to the Black Stars setup.However, he had consistently shown a preference for representing Denmark, a stance that has now been confirmed with his inclusion in the senior squad.Nartey, who currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais,
Danish-Ghanaian midfielder Nikolas Nartey faces an important summer at VfB Stuttgart, with his contract set to expire and his long-term future at the club still undecided.Talks over an extension are already underway, but no agreement has been reached yet.The 26-year-old midfielder only signed a heavily performance-based one-year deal last summer, reflecting his injury-hit 2023/24 season in which he played just 21 minutes. This campaign has changed the picture for Nartey.He has stayed
Union Berlin defender Derrick Kohn has sent a defiant message to his Bundesliga counterparts ahead of Ghanaâ??s high-profile international friendly against Germany on March 30.Speaking on Sporty FM, the 27-year-old left-back declared that professional friendships will be set aside when the Black Stars face the four-time world champions in Stuttgart.Kohn noted that his weekly experience playing against elite German internationals provides him with a unique tactical perspective.However,
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Club Licensing Manager, Esme Mends, has highlighted the critical infrastructural and financial hurdles hindering the growth of the Ghana Premier League.Speaking on the GFA Podcast, the administrator revealed a stark reality regarding facility ownership among the countryâ??s elite clubs, noting that poor sports infrastructure remains a major bottleneck for football development.Mends pointed out that out of the 18 clubs competing in the top flight,
Heart of Lions captain Ebenezer Abban has issued a defiant rallying cry ahead of his sideâ??s high-stakes Ghana Premier League clash against Accra Hearts of Oak this Friday.Seeking to pacify a disappointed fan base following the clubâ??s recent exit from the MTN FA Cup, Abban promised that the Kpando-based side would deliver a victory against the Phobians as a form of compensation.Lions suffered a heartbreaking quarter-final elimination on Sunday, falling 4-3 on penalties
Bibiani Gold Stars goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi has been named Goalkeeper of the Month for February by the Ex-Goalkeepers Union of Ghana after a series of commanding performances.Kobi edged out competition from Hearts of Oakâ??s Benjamin Asare, Aduana FCâ??s Prince Osei and FC Samartex 1996â??s Musah Zakari, who won the award in January, to secure the honour for the first time this season.The shot-stopper played a key role in Bibiani Gold Starsâ?? strong run during the month,
Young Apostles forward Hussein Issah has been named NASCO Player of the Month for February after a series of impressive performances.Issah edged out strong competition from Bibiani Gold Stars midfielder Samuel Attah Kumi, Karela Unitedâ??s Abdul Raman and Bechem United attacker Augustine Okrah to claim the award.The in-form forward has been a key figure for Young Apostles, with his displays playing an important role in the clubâ??s recent performances during the month under
Bibiani Gold Stars head coach Flitz Marcus Schmid has been named Ghana Premier League Coach of the Month, marking his first individual honour since taking charge of the club earlier this season.The Swiss tactician beat off competition from Karela Unitedâ??s Nurudeen Amadu, Hearts of Oak coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and Vision FCâ??s Nana Kweku Agyemang to secure the award.Schmidâ??s recognition follows an impressive run of results, having guided Bibiani Gold Stars to three
Union Berlin defender Derrick Köhn has issued a bold challenge to Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, vowing to make himself an indispensable part of Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.Speaking to Sporty FM following his inclusion in the 26-man roster for this month's high-profile friendlies, the 27-year-old left-back expressed a fierce determination to cement his starting role.Ghana is set to face Austria in Vienna on March 27 before traveling to Stuttgart to take on
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