Ghanaian winger Blessing Asumang Dankwah has expressed delight after sealing a move to Swedish topflight side GAIS in the summer transfer window. The former Accra Lions forward signed a five-year deal to join GAIS in 2026 following the end of his loan spell at Orebro SK.At Orebro, the forward has made 15 appearances, contributing a goal to the struggling Superettan side."It feels great! I've been in �SK for six months so far, but it feels good to make this move after
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed ticket prices for Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Black Stars, led by head coach Otto Addo, are currently away in N'Djamena to face Chad on Thursday, September 4, in the Matchday 7 fixture.The team is expected back in Accra on Friday to host Mali on Monday, September 8, for Matchday 8 of the qualifiers.Addressing the press ahead of the double-header, Mr. Adams,
Talented Ghanaian left-back, Issaka 'Baba' Seidu has finally made his first team debut for Danish side FC Nordsjaelland. The teen sensational climbed off the bench to help Nordsjaelland secure a comeback victory against Odense Boldklub at Nature Energy Park.Seidu, one of three debutants on Sunday, replaced compatriot Prince Amoako Jr with three minutes remaining."I just want to say I am very happy to make my debut and it is a pleasure to have my first minutes in
Police Ladiesâ?? hopes of qualifying for the 2025 CAF Womenâ??s Champions League ended on Tuesday, September 2, following a heavy 4-1 loss to ASEC Mimosas in the WAFU B qualifiers.The Ghanaian champions were outclassed at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, where the hosts secured a convincing win to book their place in the competitionâ??s final.ASEC broke the deadlock two minutes before halftime, capitalising on defensive lapses from Yussif Basigiâ??s side. The Ivorians
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has cut GHâ?µ58,000 ($5,000) budgeted by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for fuelling the Black Starsâ?? team bus ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad.This was disclosed by Sports Minister Kofi Adams at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, where he outlined adjustments made to the Black Starsâ?? budget for Match Day 7 of the qualifiers.The Minister explained that while some expenditure items such as charter
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that under the previous administration, all budget estimates submitted by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) were approved without any reductions.Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, the Minister contrasted the current governmentâ??s approach with that of its predecessor, noting that his outfit now subjects GFA proposals to strict scrutiny before forwarding them to the Presidency for approval.â??Previously,
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has trimmed the Ghana Football Associationâ??s proposed budget for the Black Starsâ?? 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad, cutting it from an estimated $1,239,090 to $841,290.A breakdown released on Tuesday shows that while some key allocations were maintained, several bonuses and allowances for technical staff and officials were either reduced or scrapped altogether.The cost of the charter flight to Nâ??Djamena, pegged at $300,000,
Ghanaian forward Nathan Opoku says he is eager to make an impact at Newport County after sealing a loan move from Leicester City until December 31, 2025.The deal remains subject to EFL approval and international clearance.The 24-year-old, who joined Leicester in January 2023, expressed his delight at the new opportunity.â??Iâ??m really excited about this new challenge and to get back on the grass. Iâ??m feeling ready and I really want to contribute to the clubâ??s ambitions,â?
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says his Ministry cannot operate with a budget until it receives approval from the Presidency.â??The Ghana Football Association submits what I will describe as estimates, which the Ministry forwards to the Presidency after analysing its details,â? he told journalists at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday. â??Until the Presidency approves, we do not have a budget.â?Mr. Adams was addressing the media on the Black Starsâ??
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says members of the Black Starsâ?? technical team will only receive half of the winning bonuses awarded to players, with the balance payable if the team qualifies for a major tournament.He explained that the arrangement is designed to both motivate performance and ensure accountability in the use of public funds.â??The Black Stars technical team members are paid half of the winning bonuses given to players,â? Mr. Adams told journalists in Accra
Strasbourg fell 3-2 to Monaco in a thrilling Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Louis-II, but English-Ghanaian youngster Samuel Amo-Ameyaw left his mark with a lively cameo.Monaco took early control when Maghnes Akliouche struck in the 6th minute. Folarin Balogun doubled the lead soon after halftime, leaving Strasbourg chasing.Coach Patrick Vieira turned to his bench, introducing Amo-Ameyaw in the 71st minute. Just two minutes later, the 19-year-old midfielder made an instant impact, swinging
FC Nordsjælland came from behind to beat OB 2-1 in an entertaining Superliga clash at Nature Energy Park on Sunday afternoon, with Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi stealing the spotlight.The hosts struck first through Jann-Fiete Arp, whose free kick in the 27th minute gave OB the edge at halftime. With a strong head-to-head record against Nordsjælland, OB looked confident in front of home fans in Odense.But Yirenkyi, starting and playing the full 90 minutes, delivered a
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has slashed more than $732,000 from the Black Starsâ?? budget for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Mali, in line with President John Mahamaâ??s directive to ensure transparency and fiscal discipline in national team spending.Sports Minister Kofi Adams told reporters in Accra on Tuesday that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) initially requested $2,053,240, but the government approved $1,320,490 after a thorough
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that his administration has cancelled the payment of winning bonuses to the management team members of the Black Stars and all other national teams. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Ghanaâ??s clash against Chad in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mr. Adams said members of the Black Stars management committee used to be paid $10,000 as a winning bonus in the past.Although the Minister
Slovan Bratislava fans left Å tadión Tehelné pole smiling after their side fought off a spirited FC Kosice in a 3-2 win in the Slovakian 1. liga.The spotlight belonged to Ghanaian winger Kelvin Ofori, who played with confidence and flair during his 61 minutes on the pitch. His energy stretched Kosiceâ??s defense, and in the 20th minute, he set up Mykola Kukharevych for Bratislavaâ??s second goal, a neat left-footed finish that doubled their lead.Kukharevych had already
Kwame Thomas gave Aldershot Town fans a reason to cheer as he scored in a lively 3-3 draw with Gateshead FC at the International Stadium.The English-Ghanaian striker, who played the full game, showed determination and presence up front, marking his goal in the 19th minute with a powerful header from Josh Barrettâ??s cross.Gateshead started strong when Kyle Hurst struck early, but Thomas quickly pulled Aldershot level. Cameron Hargreaves then put the visitors ahead with a neat
The Black Stars have departed Ghana en route to Nâ??Djamena to face off with Chad in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Drawn in Group I of the African qualifiers for the next World Cup, Ghana currently tops the standings with 15 points after the first six games.The next opponent, Chad, sits at the bottom of the table, having lost all their games so far.The Black Stars are hoping to brush aside the next opponent with a big win to get closer to securing qualification to
Ghanaian forward Blessing Asumang Dankwa has joined Swedish topflight side GAIS ahead of the 2026 season.The 19-year-old signed a five-year deal to join GAIS from Accra Lions, having spent the second half of the campaign at Orebro SK.In Sweden, Dankwah made 15 appearances for Orebro, providing an assist in the Swedish Superettan."Thank you, it feels great! I've been in Ã?SK for six months so far, but it feels good to make this move after the season. This is my first
The Black Stars of Ghana have held a second training session in Accra today ahead of their trip to Chad for the next game in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana is set to play two vital games in the World Cup qualifiers in the September international break.The Black Stars opened camp on Monday, September 1, with 12 players reporting and taking part in the first training session.Today, 10 more players including Thomas Partey joined their teammates in camp, taking the
Bibiani GoldStars have strengthened their frontline with the acquisition of Burkinabé striker Razack Sanou from FC Salitas.The move, according to Chief Executive Officer Kwasi Adu, is aimed at addressing weaknesses in the teamâ??s attack exposed during recent matches.Speaking in an interview shared on Kessben TVâ??s Facebook page, Adu highlighted the lack of depth that became evident in their game against Asante Kotoko.Striker Samuel Atta Kumi was forced off in the 34th
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