Former Asante Kotoko players, including club legend Stephen Oduro, have sent a message of support to the current squad ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League playoff clash against Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club.Kotoko will host Wydad in the first leg of the playoff tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, as they aim to secure a strong result before the return fixture in Casablanca.The legends urged the players to give their all, show determination, and make the club

Black Stars coach Otto Addo says he expects Ghana to be drawn into a difficult group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana, making its fifth appearance at the global showpiece, will aim to progress beyond the group stage and make a strong impact in the tournament.Speaking in an interview with Citi Sports, Addo, who became the first coach to qualify Ghana for the World Cup on two occasions, acknowledged the countryâ??s current FIFA ranking could lead to a challenging draw.The four-time

Bechem United defender Yaw Acheampong has noted that players are worried about the teamâ??s poor form in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.Five matches into the Ghanaian top-flight league campaign, the Hunters are without a win.The challenging start to the league campaign has put massive pressure on head coach Stephen Issah-Botchway, who has been critical of his players, often slamming them for losing concentration during matches.For Yaw Acheampong, the situation Bechem United

The Ghana Supporters Union has urged the public to ignore false messages circulating on social media claiming that the group has opened visa applications and appointments for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.In a statement signed by its president, Hajj Moro Issaka Polo, the Union said certain individuals are fraudulently using its name to extort money from unsuspecting football fans under the pretense of facilitating U.S. visa fees and appointments for the upcoming tournament.â??The

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara has hailed the Black Starsâ?? qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as the most impressive in the nationâ??s history.Ghana topped Group I with 25 points from 10 matches, finishing six points ahead of second-placed Madagascar.The Black Stars won eight of their qualifiers, drew once, and lost just one, ending the campaign with a goal difference of +17.The achievement came

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara has defended Black Stars coach Otto Addo, insisting the former Borussia Dortmund trainer was unfairly criticised after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Addo came under intense scrutiny following Ghanaâ??s inability to reach the continental tournament for the first time in 21 years.Many fans and pundits questioned his tactical approach, while Minister for Sports and

Black Stars coach Otto Addo says he is delighted to have justified the Ghana Football Associationâ??s decision to retain him after the teamâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Addo came under intense public criticism following Ghanaâ??s inability to reach the continental tournament for the first time in 21 years.Many fans and pundits questioned his tactical approach, while Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams described him as 'lucky'

Chelsea youngster Tyrique George says he is happy to play in any position that helps the team, as he continues to impress under manager Enzo Maresca.Born to a Ghanaian mother and Nigerian father, the England youth international has been deployed in several attacking roles this season, including as a striker, despite being naturally suited to the wing.His adaptability and flair have made him one of Chelseaâ??s brightest academy graduates currently pushing for more senior minutes.Speaking

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has targeted qualifying from the group stage ahead of teh 2026 World Cup. Ghana will compete in next summer's tournament after finishing at the top of its group with 25 points after beating Comoros 1-0 in their final game at the Accra Sports Stadium.Having led the team to exit at the group stage in Qatar in 2022, Addo is targeting going beyond the group stage.â??I want to overcome the group stage, but then, from there, itâ??s difficult to

Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston has begun work as the coach of Uganda's youth teams. The ex-Black Starlets coach was appointed coach of the young Cranes on a two-year deal last week.Kingston flew to Kampala this week to start work, leading the U17 team to a 2-0 friendly win over KAFA Foundation Academy.The 44-year-old has pledged to give his all in ensuring Uganda becomes competitive at youth levels.â??When youâ??re doing something, donâ??t give 100% effort

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has commended the impressive performance of midfielder Kwesi Sibo for his impressive performances since earning his first call-up to the national team.The Real Oviedo midfielder earned a maiden call-up to the senior national team ahead of the Matchday 8 games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali.Sibo was slotted into the starting XI as the Black Stars secured a vital 1-0 win at the Accra Sports Stadium.The 26-year-old went on to play

Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has responded to Benjamin Asare's loyalty to the Shatta Movement by inviting the Black Stars number one to his 41st birthday.The multiple award-winning dancehall superstar turns 41 on October 17 but will celebrate his newest milestone with a huge party at the Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, October 19."Very Urgent please! Good morning Shatta Movement Empire. Someone should help me contact Benjamin Asare, Ghana Black Stars Goalkeeper.

Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, Dr Randy Abbey, has admitted he was deeply disappointed by Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but says securing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has helped ease the pain.For the first time in more than two decades, the Black Stars missed out on the continental showpiece after finishing bottom of their qualifying group with just three points from six matches.Despite that setback, the team redeemed

Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr. Randy Abbey, has revealed that plans are underway to maximize the upcoming FIFA international windows by organizing friendly matches to adequately prepare the national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana secured qualification for the global showpiece after a hard-fought 1â??0 victory over Comoros in their final qualifying match. The Black Stars will make a return to the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United

The Mansour Group, the global business enterprise that owns Right to Dream, the community of football academies, football clubs and full- scholarship schools, has announced plans to construct a new Right to Dream Academy near Accra.The new Academy will be a state-of-the-art, multi-million-dollar facility designed to deliver even better educational and athletic outcomes for RTD Ghanaâ??s nearly 100 students, drawn from Ghana and the surrounding region.The Ghanaian Government has

Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has reaffirmed that Otto Addo remains the head coach of Ghanaâ??s senior national team, despite growing public calls for his dismissal.The 49-year-old tactician has faced intense criticism following Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) â?? the first time in more than 20 years that the country has missed out on the continental showpiece.However, Addo redeemed himself by guiding

Wydad Casablanca have arrived in Ghana ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Asante Kotoko this weekend.The players and technical team of the Moroccan giants landed at the Kotoko International Airport early Thursday morning to continue preparation for the much-anticipated clash.In a high-stake clash on Sunday, the Porcupine Warriors will play host to Wydad Casablanca at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of the second preliminary round.As mandated by the Confederation

Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr. Randy Abbey, has lauded his team for their unwavering commitment and teamwork following Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The achievement comes after a difficult period for Ghanaian football, which saw the Black Stars fail to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In response, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) dissolved the previous Management Committee led by Mark Addo and constituted a new

In what adds further credibility to Ghanaâ??s announced Asian tour, the Korea Football Association (KFA) has formally confirmed that the South Korean national team will host the Black Stars in a friendly in Seoul this November.The match is scheduled to take place on November 18, 2025, as the second leg of Ghanaâ??s back-to-back friendlies in Asia, following their encounter with Japan on November 14.Reports indicate the visit forms part of both nationsâ?? final preparations

Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has revealed that his team was resolute in its mission to restore the fortunes of the national team following Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).For the first time in more than two decades, the Black Stars failed to make it to the continental showpiece, finishing bottom of their qualifying group with just three points after six matches and without a single win.In the aftermath