Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has openly acknowledged the scale of the task awaiting the Black Stars against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but insists the team is prepared to meet the challenge head-on.Drawn into a demanding Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, Ghana faces one of its toughest group-stage assignments in recent tournament history. Speaking in an interview, Semenyo revealed there has already been some light-hearted banter with English players ahead

Everton's new loan signing, Tyrique George, has confirmed his Ghanaian heritage as he settles into life at Goodison Park, opening the door for a potential future international career with the Black Stars.The 19-year-old winger, who joined Everton on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, revealed his family background in a recent video.George stated that his mother is from Ghana and his father is from Nigeria, though he was born in England and has represented England

Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey has added another trophy to his career after helping Ludogorets Razgrad secure the Bulgarian Super Cup with a 1â??0 win over Levski Sofia.Introduced from the bench in the second half, Tekpetey delivered the decisive moment in the 70th minute, heading in the only goal of the match after an assist from Son.The Super Cup triumph confirms Ludogoretsâ?? status as the dominant force in Bulgarian football and highlights Tekpeteyâ??s importance

Ghanaian attacker Bernard Tekpetey was the hero as Ludogorets Razgrad defeated Levski Sofia 1â??0 to lift the Bulgarian Super Cup at Vasil Levski Stadium.Coming off the bench in the 69th minute, Tekpetey needed just one minute to make the difference, rising to head home the winner in the 70th minute after a precise cross from Son.The goal capped a tight encounter in which Ludogorets had 60% possession but only three shots on target, while Levski created chances of their own in

Watford FC have bolstered their midfield options with the loan signing of Ghanaian international Pierre Ekwah from French Ligue 1 club AS Saint-Ã?tienne for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.The 24-year-old arrives at Vicarage Road with significant experience in the EFL Championship, having made over 50 appearances for AFC Sunderland.Ekwah, who will wear the number 17 shirt, provides valuable second-tier know-how and physical presence for the Golden Boys' campaign. The

In his first official interview since joining Shrewsbury Town, new Ghanaian signing Kevin Berkoe has detailed the key role a former club striker played in his decision to move to the League Two side on transfer deadline day.The defender, who completed a move from Salford City for an undisclosed fee, revealed that he sought advice from Dan Udoh. The popular former Salop forward, who is now a teammate at Salford, provided a glowing endorsement of the club and its community, which

VfB Stuttgart will have to cope without midfielder Nikolas Nartey in their upcoming DFB Pokal tie away to KSV Holstein on Wednesday evening.The 25-year-old Danish-Ghanaian midfielder is unavailable after picking up physical problems in the recent Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg, which Stuttgart won 1â??0.Head coach Sebastian HoeneÃ? confirmed his absence at Tuesdayâ??s press conference and explained the situation in more detail.According to HoeneÃ?, Nartey reported

New Shrewsbury Town signing Kevin Berkoe has revealed that a glowing recommendation from a former club striker was a key factor in his deadline-day move to the League Two side.The Ghanaian international defender, who joined Salop from Salford City for an undisclosed fee, explained that he sought advice from Dan Udoh, who had two prolific spells at the Meadow.Udohâ??s insights into the club and community convinced Berkoe that Shrewsbury was the right next step in his career.In

The University of Ghana (UG) has officially launched the second edition of its Corporate Football League.The launch took place at a press event held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the VIP Lounge of the University of Ghana Stadium.The Corporate Football League forms part of the universityâ??s continued efforts to promote sports participation, wellness and stronger corporate engagement within the university community and its affiliated institutions.Tuesdayâ??s launch ceremony

German side BFC Dynamo have strengthened their squad with the signing of German-born Ghanaian defender Lloyd-Addo Kuffour.The 23-year-old left-back, who can also operate on the left wing or in midfield, joins the Regionalliga Nordost club after most recently featuring for Austrian second-division side SKU Amstetten.Kuffour is no stranger to this level of German football, having previously made 71 appearances in the Regionalliga for clubs FSV Optik Rathenow and FSV Zwickau.The versatile

English Championship club Middlesbrough have formally announced the signing of promising 18-year-old Ghanaian forward Listowell Lord Hinneh, subject to international clearance.The young striker completes his move to the Riverside Stadium after impressing during a trial period at the club.Hinneh arrives with experience in Ghana's top flight, having made appearances for both Berekum Chelsea and Asante Kotoko over the last two seasons, totalling five league matches.A product of

Former Black Stars captain C.K. Akonnor has detailed the challenges he faces in encouraging his two footballing sons to represent Ghana, attributing the primary hurdle to their German upbringing and established football identity.Both sons, Charles Herrmann (20) and Jesaja Herrmann (25), were born and raised in Germany and have progressed through the country's youth national teams from the U-16 to U-20 levels. Charles recently joined Belgian top-flight side Cercle Brugge, while

Former Black Stars captain Charles Kwablan Akonnor has opened up about the challenge of convincing his two football-playing sons to represent Ghana internationally, acknowledging that their upbringing in Germany makes it a difficult decision.Charles Herrmann, 20, and Jesaja Herrmann, 25, were both born and raised in Germany and have represented the country at various youth levels, from U-16 to U-20. Charles recently signed with Belgian Pro League side Cercle Brugge, while Jesaja

Sporting director Otmar Schork emphasized the value that Richmond Tachie brings to FC Magdeburgâ??s squad.The 26-year-old, standing 1.78 meters tall, arrives from FC Kaiserslautern, where he most recently played in the 2. Bundesliga.â??Richmond is a player with experience in the second division who can be deployed in various attacking positions. We are convinced of his quality and believe he can help us in the second half of the season without a long adjustment period,â?

Ghana Premier League outfit Nations FC have completed the signing of striker Victor Quarshie to augment their squad for the remainder of the 2025/26 football season. The Abrankese-based club announced the acquisition of the forward in a notice on social media on Tuesday, February 3.In the notice, Nations FC indicated that the striker has joined the club from lower-division side Sunset FC.â??Striker Victor Quarshie arrives from Sunset FC, ready to push and improve. Next Chapter

German-Ghanaian striker Richmond Tachie expressed clear enthusiasm after sealing his move to FC Magdeburg.The 26-year-old, standing 1.78 meters tall, arrives from FC Kaiserslautern, where he most recently played in the 2. Bundesliga.â??I'm delighted to be officially part of 1. FC Magdeburg. The club's playing style is a perfect fit for me. The same goes for the values â??â??the club stands for, which were conveyed to me in our initial discussions. I'm especially

Former France defender and 1998 World Cup winner Marcel Desailly has tipped Côte dâ??Ivoire as the African nation with the best chance of reaching the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Ghana-born football icon made the statement in Abidjan, where the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, presented by Cocaâ??Cola, is currently underway, generating excitement across the continent.Speaking at the event, Desailly highlighted the historic qualification of nine African teams for the

Former France defender Marcel Desailly has expressed a heartfelt desire to see Ghana reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing a strong emotional connection to the country of his birth despite offering a broader assessment of Africaâ??s chances at the tournament.Desailly made the remarks in Abidjan during activities surrounding the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, presented by Coca-Cola, where he reflected on Africaâ??s growing influence in global football.While acknowledging

Antoine Semenyo has explained why he chose to join Manchester City instead of Manchester United during the January transfer window, citing the quality of the coach, players, and playing system as decisive factors.United had shown interest in the Ghana forward early in the winter window, at a time when Rúben Amorim was in charge at Old Trafford. However, a period of instability followed, with Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick overseeing the team in quick succession as United

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced on Tuesday its decision to appeal the sanctions recently issued by the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).The legal challenge follows the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final held on January 18, 2026, which was marred by a mid-match walk-off by the Senegalese national team and subsequent fan violence.In an official statement, the FRMF characterized the disciplinary measures