Black Stars coach Otto Addo has admitted that Ghana faces a tough challenge in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.The Black Stars are set to host Chad on March 21 and play away to Madagascar three days later in Morocco in round five and six.Addo made this statement during a courtesy visit to the Ga Mantse, seeking his support and blessings ahead of the crucial matches.â??I have come to seek your support and guidance. We have difficult matches,
Asante Kotoko have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the MTN FA Cup after a hard-fought victory over lower-tier side Eleven Wise.The Porcupine Warriors will now face True Democracy in the next stage of the competition.Kotoko dominated the early exchanges, with Elvis Kyei Baffour scoring the decisive goal just before halftime.The former Liberty Professionals forward latched onto a low cross from Richmond Lamptey to fire home the winner.Despite late pressure from Eleven Wise,
Black Stars winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has rallied Ghanaians to throw their weight behind the team as they gear up for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.The 21-year-old Leicester City winger emphasised the significance of home support in a passionate appeal to the nation."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 and we hope to see you all in the stadium."The Black Stars are set to face
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has underlined the importance of Ghanaâ??s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar, describing victories in both games as "urgent."Despite receiving backing from the Ghana Football Association and the government to continue his role, Addo is aware that poor results could put his position at risk, especially after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana endured a disastrous AFCON
Fatawu Issahaku has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar this month. The 21-year-old Leicester City star will miss the games as he continues his recovery from an ACL injury but insists on the need for fan support to boost the teamâ??s chances."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 and we hope to see you
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Fred Acheampong has called on Ghanaians to take pride in the election of GFA President Kurt Okraku to the Confederation of African Footballâ??s (CAF) Executive Committee.Okraku was elected to represent WAFU Zone B on the CAF Executive Committee during the CAF Congress in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.Speaking on Sporty FM, Acheampong described the achievement as a moment of national pride."All Ghanaians
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has shared his views on the fastest wingers in football during an interview with the official Europa League account.In a series of comparisons, the Spanish international of Ghanaian descent evaluated both current and former players known for their speed.He confidently selected himself over Portuguese winger Ricardo Quaresma and French star Franck Ribéry. However, when matched against Bayern Munichâ??s Leroy Sané, Williams conceded, acknowledging
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku is in serious contention for a CAF vice-presidency seat as President Patrice Motsepe is under pressure to enhance Anglophone representation in African football leadership.Okraku's potential promotion comes in the wake of global discontent among Anglophone federations, who were completely left out of the most recent FIFA Council elections.Having no English-speaking African representative included in FIFA's highest governing
Ghana assistant coach Desmond Ofei believes his outfit has got a lot quality to compete Chad and Madagascar in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.The Black Stars will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar at the Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima on Monday, March 24, 2025.The West African powerhouse are currently joint top of Group I alongside Comoros with nine points, having secured back-to-back wins against Mali
Former Ghana international Samuel Osei Kuffour has expressed his regret for failing to win the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with the Black Stars.Kuffour had an illustrious football career, winning several laurels particularly the UEFA Champions League with German giants, Bayern Munich.Despite club success, the former AS Roma centre-back missed out on winning the continental showpiece with the West African powerhouse.The 48-year-old featured for the Black Stars from 1993
Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, believes Kurt Okrakuâ??s inclusion in the Confederation of African Footballâ??s (CAF) Executive Committee will be beneficial for Ghana football.Okraku, who currently serves as GFA President, secured a position on CAFâ??s Executive Council during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly held in Cairo on Wednesday, March 12. His appointment makes him the sixth Ghanaian to be part of
Ghana winger Osman Bukari has disclosed he received massive attention after hitting the iconic 'siuu' celebration in front his idol Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. According to the Austin FC forward he became more famous and till date he gets referred to the moment in Doha.Bukari had just pulled one goal back in Ghana's 3-2 defeat to Portugal and in the spare of the moment performed the siuu celebration on his World Cup debut."What came to
Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has called on the Black Stars to claim all six points in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.Ghana will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT, before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar at the Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima on Monday, March 24, for their Matchday 6 encounter.With the team's recent performances falling short of expectations, Agyemang-Badu,
Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku joined 60 members of Leicester City's Muslim community for Iftar on Wednesday. Iftar is the Islamic practice of breaking fast after a long day of abstaining from food and water.The Black Stars forward, who is recovering from a long-term injury, also a devoted Muslim, seized the opportunity to spend time with the members of his faith at the King Power Stadium.Issahaku engaged several members of the community while also reflecting on the
President John Mahama has appointed renowned sports journalist Yaw Ampofo Ankrah as the new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA).It is a first in Ghanaian sport due to Ankrah's extensive experience and robust interest in developing sport.Successful journalist with global recognition, Ankrah is equally renowned for taking Beach Soccer in Ghana to the international scene.He has contributed greatly to the country's sporting sector over the years, emerging
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Africaâ??s representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.As qualifiers resume later this month, African teams are gearing up for the prestigious tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Speaking at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Infantino emphasized FIFAâ??s dedication to enhancing Africaâ??s role in international football.â??We are making
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