Ghana's Black Queens will face Cote dâ??Ivoire on Thursday, August 13, in a crucial WAFCON play-in match as they look to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup alive.The Black Queens entered the play-in after suffering a 2-1 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi in Sunday's quarterfinal in Rabat.Ghana took an early lead through Cynthia Boakye-Hlorkah, but Malawi quickly responded through Temwa Chawinga before Rose Kadzere completed the comeback

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