Athletic Bilbaoâ??s dream of playing the UEFA Europa League final on home soil remains alive, thanks to Nico Williamsâ?? heroics in a thrilling night at San Mamés.The Red and Whites side overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit against Claudio Ranieriâ??s Roma, securing a decisive 3-1 victory that sent them through to the quarterfinals. The reward? A showdown with Glasgow Rangers, with the first leg set to take place in Bilbao."This is very important for us. We know that

German-born forward of Ghanaian descent, Ansgar Knauff, assisted a goal for Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night when the team cruised past Ajax with a huge 4-1 victory in the Europa League.The former Borussia Dortmund attacker started for his team against the Dutch opponent and lasted the entire duration of the contest.In what was a second-leg meeting between the two sides, Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead after just seven minutes when Jean-Matteo Bahoya equalised with an assist

Ernest Nuamah stuck a brace for Olympique Lyon in their 4-0 win over Steaua Bucherest to advance to the quarter-final of the Europa League.He has now scored in back-to-back games for the French side.His first was in the 37th minute when he made amends for two big misses-he struck the post and then missed the rebound.Nuamah scored his second of the evening in the 88th minute assisted by a cross from Georges Mikautadze.Lyon wrapped up a 7-1 aggregate win.How Ernest Nuamah rated by

Ghana international Ernest Nuamah was on target twice on Thursday night, helping Olympique Lyon to secure a thumping 4-0 win against FC Steaua BucureÈ?ti in the Europa League.The Black Stars forward started for the French Ligue 1 side on the matchday and continued his fine form from the weekend.Olympique Lyon went into the game with a 3-0 lead from the first leg meeting with FC Steaua BucureÈ?ti.The hosts despite the huge advantage, set up strong with an attack that scored after

Spanish forward of Ghanaian descent, Nico Williams put up a spectacular performance for Athletic Club on Thursday night, helping the team to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League.The forward started for his team in their second leg meeting with Italian Serie A side AS Roma.Athletic Club went into the game trailing 2-1 after losing the first leg encounter in Rome.In need of a win, Athletic Club found their hero in youngster Nico Williams, who impressed with a fantastic performance

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prosper Narteh Ogum has acknowledged the shortcomings of his team, admitting that more needs to be done in the attack.The gaffer guided his team to secure a 1-0 win against Sekondi Eleven Wise in the MTN FA Cup on Wednesday.In that Round 16 encounter, the Porcupine Warriors created so many chances but failed to convert.Speaking in a post-match interview, coach Prosper Narteh Ogum noted that while his team is solid defensively and in midfield, the

Asante Kotoko coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has identified goalscoring as the team's major problem, despite their recent 1-0 win over Sekondi XI Wise in the MTN FA Cup round of 16.Dr. Ogum emphasised that the team's inability to convert scoring opportunities into goals is a pressing concern."Defensively we looked very solid, offensively, there is a lot of creativity there, what is left is to put the ball at the back of the net."He pointed to the team's

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prosper Narteh Ogum has stressed his determination to ensure the team builds on its current impressive form.The Porcupine Warriors are currently leading the Ghana Premier League table and have also reached the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup.In the last ten matches of the team in all competitions, Asante Kotoko have only lost once, drawing another and winning as many as eight games in the period.Speaking to journalists after Kotokoâ??s 1-0 win

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to unveil the Black Stars squad by the end of this week, according to communications director Henry Asante Twum.This announcement comes as Ghana prepares for crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar."Luckily we have exhausted all these processes we are sure that by close of this week he will announce the team. Sometimes around this time what results in one or two delays is the fact that weekend the players

Ghana's national football team is gearing up for their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.The Ghana Football Association's communications director, Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that all necessary procedures for announcing the squad have been completed."Before we release the squad, normally there is a process that we go through," Twum explained. "When he finishes his squad, we have to inform the players' clubs. After that,

Former Ghana international Alfred Duncan has revealed that his decision to retire from the Black Stars in 2019 was due to a lack of respect from the national team setup.Duncan, who made his Ghana debut in a 2016 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Mozambique, earned just nine caps before stepping away from international duty at the peak of his career.Speaking to Sporty FM, the defensive midfielder explained why he chose to walk away.â??With the national team, it was

Asante Kotoko coach, Dr. Prosper Nartex Ogum, has called on his strikers to improve their finishing skills, despite the team's 1-0 win over Sekondi XI Wise in the MTeto MTN FA Cup round of 16.The win, courtesy of a Kyei Baffour strike in the first half, qualified Kotoko for the quarterfinals, where they will face True Democracy.However, Dr. Ogum emphasised that the team's inability to convert scoring opportunities into goals remains a major concern."Defensively we

Black Stars forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has issued a passionate plea to Ghanaians to fill the Accra Sports Stadium and support the team in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.The 21-year-old Leicester City winger emphasized the importance of home support, stating, "We need your support and we are ready to fight for the nation as always, but we still need your support to get the victory."Fatawu Issahaku's call to action comes as the Black Stars prepare to face Chad

Black Stars winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has appealed to Ghanaian football fans to support the team ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ghana will take on Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday five and six games of the qualifiers later this month.The senior national team are hoping to turn around their fortunes after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the first time in two decades.Ahead of the games, the Leicester City forward

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has charged his players to improve their conversion rate despite their victory over Eleven Wise in the FA Cup. The Porcupine Warriors progress to the last eight of the competition after a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Elvis Kyei Baffour netted the only goal in the first half as the Porcupine Warriors set up a quarter-final clash with True Democracy.â??Defensively we looked very solid, offensively, there is

Former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has urged Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to clarify his plan to abolish the betting tax.Dr. Adam made this call on Thursday, March 13, while responding to the 2025 National Budget presented by Dr. Forson in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11.In his budget statement, Dr. Forson announced that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government would abolish the 10% withholding tax on betting winnings, which was introduced under

Asante Kotoko head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has identified goal conversion as the main area his team needs to improve after their recent return to action.He made this statement after Kotokoâ??s 1-0 victory over Sekondi XI Wise in the MTN FA Cup round of 16 at the Baba Yara Stadium on Wednesday.A first-half goal from Kyei Baffour secured the win, sending Kotoko into the quarterfinals, where they will face True Democracy.Kotoko recently resumed football activities following

Asante Kotoko coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has expressed satisfaction with his team's defensive performance in their 1-0 win over Sekondi XI Wise in the MTN FA Cup round of 16."Defensively we looked very solid," Dr. Ogum said in a post-game interview, highlighting the team's ability to nullify Sekondi XI Wise's attacking threats.The win, courtesy of a Kyei Baffour strike in the first half, qualified Kotoko for the quarterfinals, where they will face True

Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei has urged Ghanaians to turn up in large numbers to support the team in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Chad in Accra on March 21.Speaking ahead of the match, Ofei emphasized the importance of home support and assured fans of the teamâ??s commitment.The Black Satellites head coach Ghanaians that the team will do everything possible to secure victory, knowing that success in these games is crucial to keeping their World Cup hopes

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has vowed to work tirelessly to advance African football following his election to the Confederation of African Footballâ??s (CAF) Executive Committee.Okraku was elected unopposed to serve on CAFâ??s top decision-making body from 2025 to 2029 as the representative of WAFU Zone B.His election cements his influence in African football governance, adding to his roles as GFA President and WAFU Zone B President.In a statement