Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito insists his team remains determined to clinch the Ghana Premier League title despite trailing Medeama SC by eight points.After 20 games this season, the Porcupine Warriors occupy second place on the league table, with Medeama leading on 43 points.â??Itâ??s a marathon race. Some teams can start well, but there may be moments when the gap widens, and people want to give up. But for me, I donâ??t give up until it ends. We are still fighting

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has declared that they have the best players in the Ghanaian topflight.The Porcupine Warriors currently remain in the 2nd position in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, with eight points separating them and league leaders, Medeama SC, who have 43 points.After a convincing 3-0 win against Basake Holy Stars last weekend, Kotoko will be on the road to play Heart of Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Saturday, January 31.Ahead of the

Bechem United coach Kobina Amissah has expressed optimism that his side will score against goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. The Hunters will be hosted by Hearts of Oak in the Matchday 21 games at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, February 1.Speaking ahead of the clash, Amissah praised Benjamin Asare, describing him as a very good shot-stopper who deserves all the praise.However, he noted that Asare has conceded goals in the league, suggesting that his side could also find

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken publicly about the humanitarian situation in Palestine, urging global action and solidarity during a charity campaign held in Barcelona.Speaking at the event, Guardiola reflected on images he has seen over the past two years, particularly of children affected by the conflict. He described the emotional impact of watching footage of a child searching for his mother amid destruction, saying such scenes raise difficult questions about

Early strategic planning took centre stage as the newly reconstituted leadership of Ghanaâ??s national Under-20 side, the Black Satellites, held their first official meeting in Accra.The meeting was held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Football Association headquarters and was chaired by Management Committee Chairman Alhaji Abu-Hassan Mahamadu, popularly known as Rhyzo.Head coach Maxwell Konadu attended the session alongside members of his backroom staff, with discussions

The reconstituted Management Committee and Technical Team of Ghanaâ??s national menâ??s Under-20 side, the Black Satellites, have held their first official meeting as preparations begin for future international assignments.The meeting took place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Football Association headquarters and was chaired by Management Committee Chairman Alhaji Abu-Hassan Mahamadu, popularly known as Rhyzo. He formally welcomed members and urged them to approach

Orbit College have completed the signing of Ghanaian defender Mohammed Abubakar on a loan deal from Ghana Premier League side Karela United, bolstering their squad ahead of the second round of the South African Premiership season.The 25-year-old is a highly rated defensive asset in West African football, capable of operating either as a left-sided centre-back or in a holding midfield role.His arrival provides crucial depth and flexibility for the Orbit College technical team as

Ghanaian international Edmund Baidoo assisted a goal for Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday night, but it was not enough as the Austrian outfit suffered a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa in the Europa League.Salzburg made an impressive start to the contest and took the lead in the 33rd minute through a moment of quality from Baidoo. The Ghanaian showed excellent awareness to pick out Karim Konate inside the box, and the forward kept his composure to finish from close range and put the visitors

The battle to sign Atalanta's Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana is heating up, with Napoli now entering the fray alongside fellow Serie A side AS Roma.Both clubs have made initial enquiries about the availability of the 23-year-old attacker.Sulemana's future at Atalanta has come into question following a season of limited minutes under new coach Raffaele Palladino. Despite making 21 appearances, he has accumulated just over 160 minutes of playing time and contributed

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has appealed to fans to stop a fundraising campaign set up to pay the $100,000 fine imposed on him by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following incidents in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The tournament saw Thiaw lead the â??Lions of Terangaâ?? to a 1-0 victory over host nation Morocco, securing the nationâ??s continental glory.CAF handed Thiaw a strict punishment on Thursday, January 29, suspending him for five matches in African

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has responded with humility to the disciplinary sanctions imposed on him by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his team's controversial victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, calling on supporters to redirect funds intended for his fine to charity instead.Thiaw was handed a five-match suspension and a $100,000 fine for his role in the chaotic final against Morocco, where he ordered his players off the pitch to protest

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has declared that his team is approaching its crucial Ghana Premier League clash against Heart of Lions with a winning mindset, despite historical challenges in Kpando.Kotoko, currently third in the table with 45 points and eight behind leaders Medeama SC, travel to face the seventh-placed Lions on Saturday, January 31, in a Week 21 matchup.The Porcupine Warriors are looking to build on momentum from their last outing, a 3-0 victory over Basake

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has hailed the "Catch Them Young Refereeing" policy as "perhaps one of the best gifts" he has given to the nation's football since taking office, emphasising the need for continued investment in the grassroots officiating programme.In an interview, Okraku reflected on the initiative he launched five years ago, which focuses on identifying, educating, and training young talents between the ages of 13 and 16

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed confidence in his squad's ability to fill the void left by star defender Kamaradini Mamudu, who recently completed a high-profile transfer to Sudanese champions Al Hilal.While bidding an emotional farewell to the player, Tanko acknowledged the loss but pointed to the depth of his roster. "Kamaradini is a really fantastic guy, not only on the pitch but outside the pitch; he's also very disciplined," the coach said."It's

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has bid a fond farewell to departing defender Kamaradini Mamudu, expressing his full confidence that the player will succeed in his new career chapter with Sudanese giants Al Hilal.Mamudu, a 23-year-old Ghana international, completed a three-and-a-half-year transfer from the Ghana Premier League leaders, where he established himself as the league's most prolific defender.In the 2024/25 season, he scored eight goals, and he had already netted

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has paid a glowing tribute to departing defender Kamaradini Mamudu, describing him as a "very disciplined" player who will be sorely missed as he embarks on a new chapter in the Sudanese league.The 23-year-old Ghana international recently completed a permanent transfer to Sudanese giants Al Hilal, leaving Medeama while they sit eight points clear at the top of the Ghana Premier League in pursuit of a second title.Tanko expressed both pride

Heart of Lions Communications Director Eric Eli Adzie is defiantly keeping faith in his team's Ghana Premier League title chances, citing the unpredictable nature of football as the reason they remain contenders despite a challenging season.Adzie's comments come with Heart of Lions sitting seventh in the table, having collected 27 points from 20 matchesâ??a full 16 points behind runaway leaders Medeama SC. Despite the significant gap, Adzie insists the race is far from

Heart of Lions Communications Director Eric Eli Adzie has stated his club has learnt "bitter lessons" this season but remains determined to challenge for the Ghana Premier League title, despite a significant points gap to the league leaders.Adzie acknowledged the difficulties faced by the Kpando-based side, who have collected 27 points from 20 matches to sit seventh in the table, 16 points behind leaders Medeama SC. However, he insisted that the fight is not over."The

Villarreal are reportedly considering offloading Thomas Partey amid growing doubts over his performances, with the midfielder facing a decisive final six months at the club.Spanish newspaper Marca reports that the Yellow Submarine may look to move the 32-year-old on before the transfer window closes, with Partey recently slipping behind 17-year-old academy graduate Carlos Macia in the midfield pecking order.Partey signed a two-year deal with Villarreal last summer, meaning the remainder

Heart of Lions Communications Director Eric Eli Adzie has firmly declared that his club remains in contention for the Ghana Premier League title, despite sitting seventh in the table and trailing leaders Medeama by a significant margin.Adzie emphasised that belief is central to their campaign. "The Ghana Premier League has taught us some bitter lessons these few weeks, and we are not ruling ourselves out of contention because the moment we play in the tournament, we should