Kwara United will host Asante Kotoko at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round game. The match has been moved from the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, the home of Kwara United, to the MKO Abiola Stadium due to renovation work.The club announced the latest update to the match on their official social media pages."Due to ongoing renovations at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, our CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second

Bibiani GoldStars have shed light on the shock departure of head coach Frimpong Manso, revealing that the split stemmed from differences between the coachâ??s football philosophy and the clubâ??s long-term business plan.The decision, announced shortly after GoldStarsâ?? 2-0 defeat to JS Kabylie in the CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, sparked debate among fans who felt the timing was risky ahead of the second leg in Algeria.Explaining

Head coach of Nigerian side Kwara United, Tunde Sanni, is oozing with confidence ahead of Asante Kotoko's visit for the second leg of their CAF Confederation preliminary stage clash. The Nigerian FA Cup winners will host the Porcupine Warriors at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday with hopes of overturning a 4-3 deficit from the first leg.Sanni believes the three goals scored in Accra plays to the advantage of his team.â??It was not like us to concede that many,

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has admitted that his path to a Ghana debut was paved by the misfortune of others, as injuries and suspension created a crucial opportunity he was ready to seize.The 26-year-old earned his first cap for the Black Stars in a vital 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali, stepping into the starting lineup after Elisha Owusu's suspension and a last-minute injury to Ibrahim Sulemana.Sibo, who has become a key figure for Oviedo in La Liga, partnered

Bibiani Goldstars have reached a verbal agreement with experienced tactician Maxwell Konadu to take over the club coaching job, Kessben FM has reported.The Miners are currently without a substantive manager following the sacking of Frimpong Manso after defeat to JS Kabylie in the CAF Champions League preliminary round.The Ghanaian champions faces an uphill task in their maiden continental campaign, following their 2-0 defeat to the Algerian outfit at the Accra Sports Stadium last

Ghanaian youngster Keneth Yeboah Bonsu has joined Austrian outfit Rapid Wien. The 18-year-old signed a two-year deal to join the Austrian giants following a successful trial. He will start his career with the youth team as he continues his development at Rapid Wien.Yeboah Bonsu moves to Europe after honing his skills at lower-tier side Namoro FA."I'm very pleased that the move to Hütteldorf worked out. I want to help Rapid II immediately and establish myself as an

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo's burgeoning confidence is propelling his ambitions to reach European football's pinnacle, with the Ghana international revealing the royal treatment he receives in Spain fuels his UEFA Champions League aspirations.The 26-year-old, who has become a key figure for Oviedo since their promotion to La Liga, expressed both contentment with his current situation and clear-eyed ambition for the future."It's tough in La Liga, but I like

Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey has been ruled out of Ghanaâ??s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after Fiorentina confirmed he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee and will be sidelined for six months.The 24-year-old picked up the injury during Fiorentinaâ??s Serie A clash against Como at the Artemio Franchi Stadium on Sunday. Making his first start since joining the Viola in the summer, Lampteyâ??s night ended in disappointment after

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the dates and venues for the Black Starsâ?? final two fixtures in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana will face the Central African Republic on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Stade El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 GMT. The Black Stars will then wrap up their qualifying campaign on home soil against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 12, 2025.Otto Addoâ??s

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has organised a one-day training workshop for Division One League (DOL) Match Commissioners as part of preparations for the 2025/26 season. The programme was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, in his welcome address, commended the Commissioners for their sacrifices and commitment to the growth of domestic football. He urged them to carry forward the lessons from the workshop into the new campaign.The

Ghanaian rap star Sarkodie has pledged that his team will fully adhere to the National Sports Authorityâ??s regulations as preparations continue for this yearâ??s Rapperholic Homecoming concert at the Baba Yara Stadium.The announcement comes after NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah warned that while the stadium could host the concert, the pitch must remain untouched or face penalties.Responding to the directive, Sarkodie took to X (formerly Twitter) to assure authorities

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has issued a strong reminder to organisers of Sarkodieâ??s Rapperholic Homecoming concert that the Baba Yara Stadium pitch must remain strictly off-limits during the event.NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, speaking in an interview on Asempa FM, confirmed that while the stadium has been approved as the venue, the football pitch itself cannot be used under any circumstances.â??We will ensure he [Sarkodie] doesnâ??t damage the Baba

Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey has suffered a major setback after Fiorentina confirmed he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee.The 24-year-old picked up the injury during Fiorentinaâ??s Serie A clash against Como at the Artemio Franchi Stadium on Sunday.Lamptey was handed his first start for the Viola since joining them in the summer transfer window, but his night ended prematurely after just 22 minutes.Initial fears of a serious problem were confirmed

The University of Development Studies continue to impressive form at the World University Games after becoming the first African school to reach the semi-final of the competition following a thumping victory over South Korea's Kyungil University. Having reached the last eight of the tournament after topping Group C, the Ghanaian institution wasted no time in establishing their intention of advancing to the semis after Augustine Frimpong opened the scoring in the 8th minute

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has urged his old club to launch a bold move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams despite the Spaniardâ??s long-term commitment to San Mamés.The 23-year-old, who represents Spain internationally but has Ghanaian roots through his parents, signed a 10-year contract extension with Athletic last summer after Barcelona came close to triggering his release clause.That new deal raised his buy-out figure to about â?¬90 million, underlining

Communications Director of Bibiani GoldStars, Samuel Kwagyire, has revealed that former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu is among the names under consideration for the clubâ??s vacant head coach position.The Miners have been without a substantive manager since parting ways with Frimpong Manso, who was dismissed following last Saturdayâ??s 2-0 defeat to Algerian side JS Kabylie in the CAF Confederation Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium.Speaking in an interview, Kwagyire

Referee Atcho Pierre Ghislain of Gabon has been appointed to officiate in Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup last home match against Comoros.The 33-year-old Gabonese centre referee will be assisted by compatriots Ditsoga Boris Marlaise (Assistant I) and Ondo Ndong Urbain (Assistant II), while Moukagni Cregue Fleury serves as the Fourth Official.Hailu Tesfanesh Woreta from Ethiopia is the Referee Assessor, and Mohammed Sanusi from Nigeria is the Match Commissioner. Namibia's Hoebeb

Mauritian referee Milazare Patrice has been appointed to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup penultimate qualifier between Central African Republic and Ghana.Patrice will be assisted by compatriot Cauvelet Louis Ralph Fabien (Assistant I) and Padayachy Shaji from Seychelles (Assistant II), while Arisol Noris Aaron Godfrey from Seychelles serves as the fourth official.Senegal's Gaye Fatou will be the Referee Assessor, and Kaouchi Jamal from Morocco will work as Match Commissioner.Nigeria's

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has hinted that Asante Kotoko might return to the Baba Yara Stadium for their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The Porcupine Warriors were forced to play their home games at the Accra Sports Stadium since the playing surface of the Baba Yara Stadium was unfit to host international games.In the first leg of the preliminary round of games, Kotoko secured a 4-3 win against Kwara United on Sunday.However,

Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has revealed that steps are being taken to acquire pitch covers for the countryâ??s major sports facilities.Several national stadia have recently been deemed unfit to host matches, largely due to poor maintenance and the absence of protective covers for the playing surfaces.Speaking on Asempa FM, Mr Ampofo Ankrah admitted the issue had been overlooked in the past but assured that plans are now underway