Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has made it clear he would love to keep captain Samba Oâ??Neil at the club.After their important win over Young Apostles, he expressed his hope that the club finds a way to maintain the playerâ??s services. At the same time, he stressed he will not block any move that helps Oâ??Neilâ??s career."I will be worried because coaches are I will say I will be worried because it's going there's nothing I can do. I did not sign his

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito was filled with relief after his side finally returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League.He admitted the team struggled in front of goal but was glad they still secured the needed result."So now when you go to the field it is the ability and capability of the players I will tell you when the goalkeeper go to the left try right. Then you said you are coming the ball is here because it is your thinking it is your judgment I think

Justin Diehl, VfB Stuttgartâ??s promising 20-year-old winger, made his training comeback this Monday after a series of bad injuries.The German-Ghanaian attacker has faced repeated setbacks, shoulder, thigh, and ankle issues, often just as he was about to break into the Bundesliga first team. Stuttgartâ??s faith in Diehl hasnâ??t wavered; despite interest from other clubs last summer and new approaches for the winter, the club is determined to keep him.Sports director Fabian

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the winners of the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco.Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi was named African Player of the Year, finishing ahead of Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen.The awards celebrated excellence across menâ??s, womenâ??s, youth, and club football on the continent.Full List of Winners â?? 2025 CAF AwardsMenâ??s Categories African Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / PSG) Goalkeeper of the

Achraf Hakimi expressed immense pride and gratitude after he was named African Footballer of the Year on Wednesday at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco.Hakimi, who is out for months with an ankle injury, showed up wearing a protective boot and picked up the topmost award of the night at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).â??It is really a proud moment for me to win this prestigious award,â? Hakimi said. â??This trophy is not just for me, but for all the

Achraf Hakimi has become the first Moroccan to win the African Footballer of the Year award since Mustapha Hadji in 1998.The PSG right back also becomes the first defender to claim the prize in 52 years, following Zaireâ??s Bwanga Tshimen in 1973.Hakimiâ??s award caps a remarkable 2025 season with Paris Saint-Germain, during which he helped the club secure the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and UEFA Super Cup. Africa gives a round of applause

CAF 2nd Vice-President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku is in Rabat, Morocco, for the 2025 CAF Awards, hosted at the renowned Mohamed VI Polytechnic University. The event brings together Africaâ??s finest football talents to celebrate outstanding achievements across the continent.Okraku, who also serves as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), travelled to Morocco for a series of high-level engagements, including the latest CAF Executive Committee meeting.He attended the

Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitao Brito, popularly known as Bubista, was named the 2025 CAF Menâ??s Coach of the Year at a ceremony on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco, held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).Bubista earned the accolade after guiding Cape Verde to a historic World Cup qualification, topping their group ahead of Cameroon.The island nation will make its debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.He edged out tough competition,

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says he is trying to convince defender Samba Oâ??Neil to switch nationality to Ghana.Oâ??Neil, originally Congolese, has yet to represent Congo-Brazzaville, and Zito believes he has the quality to play for Ghana.Speaking after his captain scored a late penalty in Kotokoâ??s 2-1 win over Young Apostles at Baba Yara Stadium, Zito said, "Samba O'Neil is exceptional, and I have started trying to convince him to switch nationality to

Ghana face a potentially difficult path at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being placed in Pot 4 ahead of the group stage draw on December 5 in Washington.The Black Starsâ?? 73rd FIFA ranking has left them alongside Haiti, Cape Verde, and debutants Curacao, meaning they could face one of the tournamentâ??s elite sides from Pot 1, including Brazil, Argentina, France, Spain, or Germany.Ghanaâ??s last World Cup campaign saw them exit at the group stage after finishing bottom

Egyptian side Pyramids FC have been named the 2025 CAF Menâ??s Club of the Year, triumphing over fellow nominees Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Moroccoâ??s RS Berkane.The announcement was made during Wednesday nightâ??s CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco.Pyramids FCâ??s success came on the back of a remarkable season, highlighted by winning the CAF Champions League and the CAF Super Cup, cementing their reputation as one of Africaâ??s premier clubs.Their

The Black Queens of Ghana have missed out on the Womenâ??s National Team of the Year award at the 2025 CAF Awards.At the awards ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday, November 19, the Super Falcons beat the Black Queens and Moroccoâ??s womenâ??s national team to claim the prize.Records? Set. Awards? Won!Nigeria are the Women's National Team of the Year! ð??³ð??¬#CAFAwards2025 pic.twitter.com/ieLNNyIc1Aâ?? CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) November 19, 2025The

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has inaugurated a high-level committee to coordinate Ghanaâ??s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the Black Starsâ?? successful qualification for the tournament.The committeeâ??s mandate extends beyond football, aiming to leverage the World Cup for cultural, economic, and diplomatic gains. According to its Terms of Reference, the body will manage â??all necessary financial, administrative, operational, logistical

Arsenal and Bournemouth are reportedly locked in a transfer battle for highly rated Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, whose rapid rise in Denmark has drawn comparisons to Chelsea and Ghana legend Michael Essien.The 19-year-old Nordsjaelland star has impressed this season with his versatility, physicality, and maturity, catching the eye of several Premier League clubs.According to the Daily Mail, Yirenkyi is valued at around £20 millionâ??a fee many believe could prove

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the first instalment of financial support to clubs competing in the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Womenâ??s Premier League, reinforcing its commitment to developing womenâ??s football in the country.Each of the 20 Premier League clubs received GHâ?µ25,000, totalling GHâ?µ500,000. This forms part of the GFAâ??s broader plan to ease operational pressures on teams ahead of the new season. The entire 50% contribution from sponsor

Northern City FC forward Wungah Williams has been named the NASCO Division One League Player of the Month for September and October, capping off an outstanding run of form in the early part of the campaign.The striker delivered consistent and decisive performances, scoring five goals in four matches to power his sideâ??s attacking output. His sharp movement, finishing quality and overall influence in the final third made him a standout performer during the period.Williams edged

FC AshantiGold â??04 coach Ernest Okyere has been named the NASCO Division One League Coach of the Month for September and October, edging out Moses Cofie of Na God FC and Isaac Nii Armah of Debibi United.Okyere guided his side to the top of Zone Two with an unbeaten stretch built on solid organisation and consistency. FC AshantiGold â??04 recorded three wins, one draw and five clean sheets over the period. They scored five goals and did not concede, reflecting the teamâ??s

The Ghana Football Association will meet interested clubs on Monday, 24 November, as it begins the implementation of the newly introduced GFA Registered Football Academy Licensing Regulations 2025.The meeting will outline the requirements and formally open the application process for clubs seeking certification to operate recognised football academies.The new regulations, which are now in force, provide a clear framework for the licensing, regulation and management of football academies

Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso has helped Austria to book qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Austrian defender of Ghanaian descent was in action for his national team on Tuesday night when they hosted Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final match in the World Cup qualifiers.Having started the contest, Kevin Danso was solid at the back, lasting the entire 90 minutes in a game that ended in a 1-1 stalemate.The result saw Austria topping Group H at the end of the group

Asante Kotoko captain Samba Oâ??Neil has been named in the Team of the Week (ToTW) for Week 10 in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The centre-back has been one of the best in his position since the ongoing league campaign commenced.In the last few matches, Samba Oâ??Neil has helped the Porcupine Warriors to pick crucial points.He featured in the Week 10 league match against Aduana FC, winning the Man of the Match (MoTM) award for his top displays in the 1-1 draw.Counted among