Ghanaian international Eugene Ansah was on target for SC Ashdod on Wednesday evening, helping his side to come from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Maccabi Netanya FC in the Israeli Premier League.Ansah, who has been in impressive form since the start of the campaign, started the Round 12 fixture played at Netanya Stadium and lasted the entire duration of the contest.In the game of two halves, the host took their chances in the first half, scoring twice before the break.Oz Bilu

Angola head coach Patrice Beaumelle has launched a scathing criticism at FIFA after the global football body confirmed it will require clubs to release African players only seven days before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. His remarks come amid growing dissatisfaction across the continent following FIFAâ??s announcement that directly contradicts its own 14-day compulsory release rule for major international tournaments.â??FIFA only needs Africa during elections,

Danish midfielder of Ghanaian descent, Nikolas Nartey, was in action for VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday night, helping the team to secure a 2-0 victory over VfL Bochum in the DFB Pokal.The Round of 16 clash saw Nartey start on the bench, but he made a strong impact after being introduced in the 61st minute.Stuttgart took the lead early in the game when Philipp Strompf inadvertently headed the ball into his own net while attempting to clear a dangerous cross.Just after the restart, Deniz

A frustrated Hearts of Oak supporter has voiced his anger at head coach Didi Dramani after the clubâ??s shock elimination from the MTN FA Cup on Wednesday.The Phobians, record holders of the competition, suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at Kpobiman Park to Division Two side True Life. Despite dominating possession, Hearts lacked cutting edge in attack and crashed out at the earliest stage of the tournament.The result sparked outrage among sections of the fanbase, with one supporter

Arsenal appear set to step aside in the race for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo despite monitoring his progress, creating an opportunity for Premier League rivals to move ahead in January.Reports suggest the Gunners, who have tracked the Ghana internationalâ??s development, currently believe Mikel Arteta has enough depth in the forward positions and are not expected to pursue a deal in the winter window. Semenyo, 25, signed a new contract earlier this season, which includes

Lucia Kendall celebrated scoring against Ghana as if she won the Champions League, according to England manager Sarina Wiegman, who praised the midfielderâ??s exuberant reaction after her early opener at St Maryâ??s Stadium on Tuesday.The England coach highlighted the moment as a defining image of their 2-0 friendly win, noting the sheer emotion behind the playerâ??s first senior international goal.Wiegman described how Lucia Kendall reacted instantly to a loose ball in

Coach Nana Yaw Amankwah led the praise for his Bibiani Gold Stars side after they battled to a hard-earned FA Cup victory over Basake Holy Stars.He was pleased with how his players handled the pressure and showed real character away from home.Gold Stars had to work for every moment, staying patient as Basake pushed forward for long spells.The breakthrough finally came through Emmanuel Agyei, who struck the only goal of the match against his former club. His sharp finish, strong

The Confederation of African Football has reached a groundbreaking agreement with Channel 4 that will make the UK broadcaster the exclusive home of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.The deal marks the first time the tournament will be available free-to-air in the United Kingdom, giving millions of viewers unprecedented access to Africaâ??s biggest football event.Channel 4â??s acquisition of the rights ensures that all 52 matches of the tournament will be broadcast live

England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy says the meaningful interactions shared with Ghanaâ??s players highlighted the spirit of their international friendly at St Maryâ??s Stadium on Tuesday.Her reflection followed Englandâ??s 2-0 win, a match in which the Black Queens earned praise for their energy and organisation despite the defeat.The Lionesses went ahead after six minutes when Lucia Kendall pounced on a loose ball and finished calmly from close range.England controlled

Attram De Visser booked their place in the Round of 32 of the MTN FA Cup after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Premier League side Vision FC on Wednesday. The Division One League side showed grit and determination throughout the Round of 64 clash, keeping the top-flight hosts at bay in a tight first half where both sides struggled to create clear chances.The breakthrough finally arrived after the restart, as Attram De Visser pushed with greater urgency and found the decisive

The Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat hosted a key meeting between Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and African Ambassadors accredited to Morocco, as preparations intensify for the continental competition.Lekjaa delivered a detailed presentation on the progress of organisational work across infrastructure, logistics and coordination. He noted that Morocco is approaching

Bibiani Gold Stars booked their place in the next round of the MTN FA Cup with a hard-fought 1â??0 victory over Basake Holy Stars.The Miners had to dig deep away from home, soaking up long spells of pressure before finding the decisive breakthrough.â??In a tense cup tie decided by fine margins, Emmanuel Agyei produced the key moment against his former club, clinically finishing the gameâ??s only goal to silence the home crowd. His all-round display in attack, linking play

Accra Hearts of Oak suffered a shock MTN FA Cup exit as lower-league side True Life snatched a dramatic 1-0 win at the death.The Phobians dominated long spells of the tie but lacked composure in the final third, and the longer the game stayed goalless, the more belief grew in the underdogs from the lower ranks.â??True Lifeâ??s moment arrived deep in the second half, when a rare attack was finished clinically to silence the Hearts supporters and send their bench into wild celebrations.

Former Italy international Mario Balotelli has pleaded with head coach Genaro Gattuso to hand him a call up ahead of the final 2026 World Cup playoff.The four-time FIFA World Cup holders missed out on automatic qualification for the global showpiece after falling short to Norway, who eventually secured a spot for the tournament for the first time 28 years.Italy will now participate in a playoff tournament scheduled for March 2026 to determine their fate for the biggest soccer mundial,

Ghanaâ??s U15 Girls have advanced to the final of the WAFU B Zonal Qualifiers of the CAF African Schools Championship after a commanding 3â??0 victory over Côte dâ??Ivoire in Wednesdayâ??s semifinal clash in Ouagadougou.The defending champions have been in irresistible form throughout the competition, scoring an impressive 15 goals in just three matches on their way to a second straight final. Their title defence has been marked by efficiency, cohesion, and an attacking

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani says the clubâ??s Pobiman Complex offers a level of quality that reminds him of European facilities, as his side prepares to host True Life FC in the MTN FA Cup this afternoon.The round of 64 tie, scheduled for 3 pm, will be played at the training base following approval from the Ghana Football Association.The Pobiman Complex is regarded as one of the most advanced football centres in Ghana, featuring several pitches and supporting structures,

Ghana coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says his side will use the remaining months before the next Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations to sharpen key areas, while continuing to monitor players both locally and abroad.The Black Queens finished third at the last edition earlier this year and are determined to challenge for the title when the tournament returns in about five months.â??It's almost five months or so to the Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, so of course we need to watch

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani says hosting their MTN FA Cup tie against True Life FC at the Pobiman Complex on Wednesday afternoon will allow supporters to appreciate the clubâ??s growing infrastructure.The match, scheduled for this afternoon, marks a rare competitive fixture at the clubâ??s expansive training base.The Pobiman Complex is widely regarded as one of the best football facilities in Ghana. It features multiple pitches and several adjoining structures, although

Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has encouraged top clubs to act swiftly and secure the services of goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan, describing her as a top talent with a bright future.Konlan has drawn growing interest following her assured performances for the Black Queens, including her display in the friendly defeat to England. Bjorkegren revealed that enquiries have already come from major football markets.â??We heard actually, that no one really has picked her yet. I know

Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren believes the balance of youth and experience in the Black Queens squad will be vital to their progress as they continue to develop into a more competitive force on the global stage.Reflecting on the evolving team structure after the friendly defeat to England, Bjorkegren highlighted the emergence of several promising young players who are already pushing for key roles.â??We saw Abigail Kim come in, and then we have Mary Amponsah, who didnâ??t