Malawi put up a spirited performance on Tuesday night to produce one of the biggest upsets in Women's Africa Cup of Nations history, beating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in their Group C opener.Led upfront by the Chawinga sisters, the Scorchers overturned the odds at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat to hand the Super Falcons their first-ever WAFCON defeat against a debutant nation.Temwa Chawinga scored twice, while sister Tabita Chawinga also found the net to inspire Malawi to

Ghana Women's Premier League left-back Hellen Kutsanedzi has completed a move to Tanzanian giants Simba Queens, signing a two-year contract with the club.The Epiphany Warriors defender makes the switch to East Africa in a deal brokered by AgentVES, marking a significant step in her career as she joins one of the continent's most prominent women's football clubs.Kutsanedzi has been a key figure for Epiphany Warriors in the Ghana Women's Premier League, featuring

The Black Queens of Ghana are all set for their clash against Cape Verde at the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after completing their final training session. The team led by head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has been in Morocco in the last few weeks, finalising their preparations for the tournament.During that period, the team played three friendly matches, recording wins against Ivory Coast and Mali, and drawing against Tanzania.With the tournament starting last

Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs has poured cold water on recent reports linking Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi with a move to either Chelsea or Strasbourg.Taking to social media, Jacobs stated that BlueCoâ??the ownership group behind both clubsâ??is **not** looking to sign the 20-year-old from FC Nordsjælland this summer, despite strong speculation.The clarification comes after a flurry of reports suggested Strasbourg had emerged as a leading destination for Yirenkyi, with

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rallied behind the Black Queens ahead of their opening match at the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday.The Queens are set to lock horns with their Group D opponent tomorrow in what promises to be a tricky fixture.In a message to the Black Queens ahead of the Cape Verde match, Kofi Adams encouraged the players to give their best and make Ghana proud."Go out there and make Ghana proud,â?

Heart of Lions and Swedru All Blacks are competing for the signature of Soccer Intellectuals attacking midfielder John Cobbinah as both Ghana Premier League clubs intensify efforts to secure his services.According to sports journalist Shaban Mohammed, the two clubs have opened discussions with Division One side Soccer Intellectuals over a possible deal for the talented midfielder, but no agreement has been reached yet.Cobbinah trained with Heart of Lions on Wednesday as the Kpando-based

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Debibi United is reportedly closing in on a major transfer coup.Former Asante Kotoko forward Abdul Fatawu Safiu trained with the club, signaling a highly anticipated frontline reinforcement if ongoing contract negotiations are successfully concluded.Sports journalist Shaban Mohammed broke the news, highlighting Debibiâ??s aggressive desire to secure elite veteran leadership for the upcoming campaign.The 32-year-old striker remains determined

Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has disclosed that his family is pushing for him to join a Saudi Pro League club despite receiving interest from teams across Europe.Sibo is currently weighing his options after becoming a free agent following the end of his contract with Spanish La Liga side Real Oviedo.The midfielder played a key role for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forming a strong partnership with Thomas Partey in the middle of the pitch as the Black Stars reached the

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has admitted the Black Starsâ?? cautious approach prevented them from pushing for a famous victory against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Lawson TV after the controversial 0-0 Group L draw at Boston Stadium, Sibo revealed that Ghanaâ??s mindset of protecting the result affected their reaction to a late penalty incident that could have changed the outcome.The key moment came in the closing stages when Prince Adu Kwabena went down

Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has expressed his immense joy at being named in the Black Stars' 26-man squad for the World Cup, describing it as a lifelong dream fulfilled.The centre-back opened up about the fierce competition within the squad and how it drove everyone to give their best."I was really happy to be part of the 26-man squad because every player wants to be part of the World Cup squad, so for me it was a dream come true. I wanted to experience the World Cup.

Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has revealed that he feared his World Cup dream was over following the sacking of head coach Otto Addo after conceding costly penalties in back-to-back friendlies.In a candid interview with Michael Oti Adjei, the Black Stars centre-back opened up about the anxious period and how he managed to overcome the setback."Yeah, I did [fear that I would miss the World Cup after Otto Addo was sacked] in the sense that I caused a penalty in Austria and then

Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has described his maiden World Cup appearance as an "amazing" experience that taught him valuable lessons and elevated his profile on the global stage.In an interview with Michael Oti Adjei, the Black Stars centre-back reflected on the impact of representing Ghana at football's biggest tournament."It was amazing because this was my first World Cup, and I learnt a lot of lessons from this, and it's a platform that boosts my personality

FIFA has unveiled plans for the biggest football development investment programme in the history of the sport, proposing to increase global development funding to more than USD 10 billion over the coming years, subject to approval by its 211 Member Associations and the FIFA Council.The ambitious proposal centres on the creation of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new FIFA-owned and controlled commercial subsidiary that would consolidate the organisation's broadcast, sponsorship,

Kim Lars Björkegren, Black Queens coach, has declared that they want to go all out and win the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament. Ghana's senior women's national team will open their campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca."We have three targets: qualify from the group stage, win the quarter-finals to qualify for the World Cup and go all the way to win the 2026 WAFCON," the Swedish tactician

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has outlined Ghanaâ??s ambition of securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup ahead of their campaign at the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Ghanaâ??s senior womenâ??s national team are currently in Casablanca preparing for their opening Group A fixture against tournament debutants Cape Verde on Wednesday at the Moulay Rachid Stadium.Reflecting on the teamâ??s progress since

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed confidence that Ghana can begin their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a winning note when they face tournament debutants Cape Verde.The Black Queens will take on Cape Verde in their opening Group stage fixture on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 pm.Ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, the Swedish tactician revealed that the

Cape Verde international Sidny Lopes Cabral has been rewarded for one of the most breathtaking moments of the 2026 World Cup after FIFA officially named his spectacular strike against Argentina as the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament.The electrifying effort, scored during Cape Verdeâ??s dramatic Round of 32 encounter with the eventual quarter-finalists, captured the imagination of football fans across the globe and emerged as the standout goal of the tournament following a worldwide

Black Stars defender Kojo Oppong Peprah has popped up as a major transfer target for English Championship outfit Burnley FC. The OGC Nice is reportedly on the radar of The Clarets as they booster their squad ahead of the start of the season.Peprah enjoyed an outstanding first season with OGC Nice in Ligue 1, where he made 29 appearances for the club in the French topflight.His performances raised eyebrows with several clubs including Turkish outfit Trabzonspor also showing interest.However,

Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu has shared his excitement after sealing a move to Slovakian club DAC 1904. The 20-year-old striker signed a 3-year deal to join DAC from Azerbaijani side Gabala in the summer transfer window.Owusu arrives with a rich profile, having excelled in his first season at Gabala, where he made 34 appearances and scored seven goals."I feel very happy that I signed a contract with DAC. I was attracted by the team's playing system and how the club

Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini is recovering after being violently attacked and robbed in Brussels in an incident that has sent shockwaves through Belgian football.The 24-year-old, who plays for Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise, was reportedly assaulted on Sunday while sitting inside his parked vehicle.According to Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws, five men forcefully dragged the striker from his car before overpowering him and stealing his valuables.The attackers allegedly