The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named the match officials for the Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 qualifier between Ghana and Egypt, set for Wednesday, October 23, 2025, at the Ismailia-Suez Canal Stadium.South African referee Akhona Zennith Makalima will take charge of the encounter, assisted by compatriot Nandipha Menze as Assistant Referee I and Mphtaso Mphtaso Mamete of Malawi as Assistant Referee II. Fellow Malawian Eness M. Gumbo will

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has been named the PFA Premier League Fansâ?? Player of the Month for September, capping off a brilliant run of form that has underlined his growing influence at Bournemouth this season.The 25-year-old, who has featured in every minute of the Cherriesâ?? league campaign so far, has been directly involved in nine of the clubâ??s 11 goals â?? scoring six and providing three assists.His consistency and work rate have made him one of the Premier

Italian forward Mario Balotelli has declared his intention to return to professional football, confirming that he has received offers from clubs in Italy.The former AC Milan and Inter striker, currently without a club, made the revelation while attending the Trento Sports Festival, insisting that his career is far from over.Balotelli, born in Palermo to Ghanaian parents before being adopted by an Italian family, has long been one of footballâ??s most mercurial figures.The 35-year-old

Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has expressed his excitement at playing alongside compatriot Thomas Partey in Ghanaâ??s midfield.The Real Oviedo star earned his debut call-up for the Black Stars during the Matchday 7 fixtures against Mali, where he shared the pitch with the Villarreal midfielder at the Accra Sports Stadium.Sibo continued to feature alongside Partey in the decisive matches against the Central African Republic and Comoros, forging a partnership that has drawn

The Black Stars have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the people of Ghana for their unwavering support throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.Ghana secured their place at next summerâ??s tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States with a 1-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday, finishing as Group I winners with 25 points. The team concluded the qualifiers with eight wins, one draw, and one loss, topping the group by a comfortable six-point margin.The

Otto Addo believes his team needs some strengthening to be ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The Black Stars sealed their place at the tournament after Madagascar lost to Mali to give Ghana an unassailable lead in Group I.The West African completed the qualifiers with a 1-0 victory over Comoros in Accra to crown an comeback following the disappointment of missing the Africa Cup of Nations.Despite the team's spectacular performances in the qualifiers, where

Ghanaâ??s President John Mahama has called on the country to rally behind head coach Otto Addo and his staff after the Black Stars clinched a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Addo, who faced heavy criticism earlier in the campaign, led Ghana to qualification with an outstanding record and will now guide the team to back-to-back global finals.The appeal comes after a turbulent year in which calls for Addoâ??s dismissal grew following the AFCON qualifying disappointment with

The unbeaten runs of both Hearts of Oak and Heart of Lions are set to be tested when the two sides meet on Monday afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium in a highly anticipated Ghana Premier League clash.Hearts of Oak have collected eight points from four games this season, while Heart of Lions lead are second on the table with 10 points from the same number of matches. Both teams are eager to maintain their strong starts, but only one will leave the encounter unbeaten. For Lions,

Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, finishing bottom of their group and missing the tournament for the first time in 20 years.The poor run led to heavy criticism and calls for coach Otto Addo to be sacked.However, the Ghana Football Association retained faith in him- a decision that has now been vindicated with World Cup qualification for 2026.Speaking on the contrast between the two campaigns, Addo said:â??To be honest, very simple â?? we scored more

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has expressed delight after leading the Ghana to another World Cup. The German-trained tactician made history by becoming the first coach to qualify the Black Stars to back-to-back World Cups after Ghana finish top of Group I with 25 points from ten games.Addo also remains the only Ghanaian to play and coach the Black Stars at the World Cup.Despite his latest achievement, the former Black Stars player credited the team for his remarkable journey."For

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that members of the Black Stars Management Committee will receive financial rewards following Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The committeeâ??s remuneration had earlier been suspended, with the assurance that payments would be made if the team secured a place at the global tournament.On Sunday, the Black Stars sealed their qualification with a hard-fought 1â??0 victory over Comoros at the Accra

Ghana coach Otto Addo has disclosed that his team secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup because they were less affected by 'distractions' which hindered their Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Ghana failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in two decades after finishing bottom of their group during the qualifiers.However, Addo and his players recovered from the shocking setback to blow apart their World Cup qualifying opponents and secure a place at

Defender Jerome Opoku has shared his excitement after Ghana sealed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following victory over Comoros Island. The four-time African champions defeated Comoros 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday to finish top of Group I.Kudus' second half strike was enough as the Black Stars amassed 25 points from ten matches and book their spot at the tournament in North America.Opoku was an unused substitute in the victory but made five appearances

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has opened up on the difficulties in watching the Black Stars matches. The West African football heavyweights restored national pride with a qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, having missed out on the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament to be held in Morocco in December.Despite not being a football enthusiast, Mahama insists the Black Stars remains his number football team, saying itâ??s

Ghana president John Dramani Mahama has opened up on the Black Stars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification failure.For the first time in 20 years, the four-time African champions will not be competing in the prestigious continental tournament after finishing last in Group F. Ghana's qualification campaign ended with three draws and three losses from six matches.Reflecting on Ghanaâ??s qualification failure, John Mahama expressed his displeasure about the teamâ??s inability

Ghana President John Mahama has acknowledged that the countryâ??s image was dented by the off-field controversies surrounding the Black Starsâ?? participation at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but insists that lessons have been learned ahead of the 2026 tournament.During the Brazil World Cup, Ghanaâ??s campaign was overshadowed by administrative chaos and off-field issues, drawing international ridicule. Players threatened to boycott training over unpaid appearance

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed his willingness to assist in bringing Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi into the Black Stars setup, while emphasizing that the ultimate decision rests with the technical team.Speculation has intensified ahead of Ghanaâ??s final 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, with reports suggesting the Crystal Palace forward and Nottingham Forest winger are considering switching allegiance

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged full transparency in the selection of players for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana secured their place in next summerâ??s tournament, set to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, following a 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium.Mohammed Kudusâ?? 47th-minute strike sealed the win, ensuring the Black Stars topped Group I with 25 points.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams, who

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has lauded former Black Stars captains Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan for their immense contributions to Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars sealed their place at next yearâ??s global showpiece â?? to be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico â?? with a hard-fought 1â??0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.The result saw Ghana finish top of Group I with

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has lauded President John Mahama, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), and the playing body following the Black Starsâ?? qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The national team sealed their spot at next yearâ??s global showpiece â?? to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico â?? after a determined 1â??0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night. The result saw Ghana top Group I with 35