Daniel Agyei has set his sights firmly on making an impact for Ghana, insisting he is ready to give everything after earning a maiden call-up to the Black Stars.The 28-year-old Kocaelispor forward has been named in head coach Otto Addoâ??s 28-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Austria and Germany.But beyond the honour of inclusion, Agyei has made it clear that his focus is on delivering maximum effort whenever he gets the chance.â??Itâ??s a massive

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has sparked controversy by labeling the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa the "worst" in the tournament's history.Speaking on a recent episode of The Overlap, the Manchester United legend delivered a blunt assessment of the first-ever African World Cup, stating, "You are not getting a worse World Cup than South Africa in 2010. That tournament never felt like a World Cup."Rooneyâ??s scathing remarks have reignited

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced his squad for the upcoming international friendlies, signaling a mix of experience and fresh talent as the team prepares for matches against Ghana.The 26-man roster includes three goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nübel, and Jonas Urbig, providing solid options between the posts.The defensive line boasts seasoned internationals like Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rüdiger, alongside emerging talents such as Aleksandar PavloviÄ?

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has stressed that they aim to build a strong and formidable team for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup. As part of preparations ahead of the Mundial this summer, Otto Addo has announced a 26-man squad for the friendly games against Austria and Germany this month.The squad include four debutant players, namely, Derrick Luckassen, Marvin Senaya, Daniel Agyei, and Patrick Pfeiffer.Explaining

The Ghana Football Association (GFA)â??s Technical Department has introduced a new online learning and examination system, the GFA Learning Portal, as part of efforts to modernise coach education across the country.The initiative, led by Technical Director Prof. Joseph Kwame Mintah and implemented by Head of Performance Analysis Edward Gyamfi-Acheampong, was launched during the second batch of the CAF License B Coaching Course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Developed

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has stood by the autonomy of the organizationâ??s disciplinary structures following widespread criticism over Senegalâ??s removal as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions.In a statement released via video on Wednesday, Motsepe highlighted the importance of respecting the rulings of CAFâ??s Disciplinary and Appeals Boards.â??It is important that the decisions of our Disciplinary Board

Ghanaian forward Mohammed Sofo has expressed excitement after making a comeback from injury to make his first appearance of the campaign for New York Red Bulls in the MLS. The 21-year-old missed the opening three games of the campaign due to the setback but recovered in time for the trip to Toronto.New coach Michael Bradley handed the winger a start in Toronto as New York Red Bulls returned to home with a valuable point following a 1-1 draw at the BMO Field.The Canadians opened

Ghanaian centre-back Maxwell Woledzi produced a strong performance as Nashville SC eliminated MLS champions Inter Miami from the Concacaf Champions Cup. The towering defender played full throttle as Nashville held Inter Miami to a 1-1 draw and progress to the next stage of the competition via the away-goal rule.On a historic night for the legendary Lionel Messi, who netted his 900th career goal, it was the Ghanaian's masterclass that proved key for the visitors at the Chase

Mohamed Salah has added another historic achievement to his glittering career, becoming the first African player to reach 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League.The Egyptian forward reached the milestone on March 18, 2026, during Liverpool's commanding 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the second leg of their round of 16 tie.His 62nd-minute strike not only sealed his personal achievement but also helped Liverpool secure a dominant 4-1 aggregate win and a place in the quarter-finals.Salah's

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has issued an official statement welcoming the Confederation of African Football's decision to uphold their appeal and declare Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).They insist the move reinforces respect for competition rules."Following its communication regarding the decision of the Appeals Committee اÙ?تابعة Ù?Ù?اتحاد اÙ?إفرÙ?Ù?Ù? Ù?Ù?رة اÙ?Ù?دÙ?

Ghanaian young striker Josiah Asante has officially joined FK SkugriÄ? for the remainder of the season, securing a move aimed at increasing his playing time and accelerating his development.The 18-year-old forward makes the switch as FK SkugriÄ? look to bolster their attacking options during the second half of the campaign. His arrival is expected to inject fresh energy and sharpness into the team's frontline as they push toward their objectives in the coming months.Asante,

Ghana defender Derrick Kohn has made it clear that personal relationships with German players will count for nothing when the Black Stars face Germany in an international friendly on March 30 in Stuttgart.Speaking on Sporty FM, the Union Berlin left-back acknowledged his familiarity with the German squad from his weekly battles in the Bundesliga but stressed that familiarity breeds competition, not complacency."I know a lot of players from the Germany national team because

Ghanaian striker Elvis Amoh delivered the decisive blow as Loudoun United FC edged West Chester United 2â??1 in the US Open Cup first round at the YSC Sports Complex.Amoh struck in the 21st minute, doubling Loudounâ??s early advantage after Marcos Dias had opened the scoring inside three minutes.Loudoun started with real intent, pressing high and immediately putting the hosts under pressure. Diasâ?? early goal settled the visitors, and Amohâ??s composed finish midway

Hearts of Oak defender Baba Adamu is optimistic the team will overcome Heart of Lions in their upcoming Ghana Premier League fixture to amass all three points.After failing to win any of their last three matches in the league, there is pressure on the Phobians to deliver when they make the trip to Kpando for their Week 26 fixture.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Baba Adamu assured supporters that the team is ready for the task ahead.While he acknowledges the quality in the Heart

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has described Heart of Lions as one of the toughest teams in the Ghana Premier League.The coach and his Phobians are travelling to Kpando this weekend to take on Lions in their Week 26 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Didi Dramani indicated that he anticipates a tough contest against the opponent due to their aggressive style of play.â??Heart of Lions are one of the toughest opponents in the league.

VfB Stuttgart have received a timely boost ahead of their Europa League second leg against FC Porto, with German-Ghanaian winger Jamie Leweling cleared to be in the squad.Head coach Sebastian HoeneÃ? gave the green light after downplaying the muscle issues that had caused concern in recent days.HoeneÃ? described Lewelingâ??s problems as a minor muscular â??small thingâ? and â??nothing dramaticâ?, easing fears of a longer absence. The 25-year-old is set to return

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that Ghanaian music will be a central feature of the Black Starsâ?? matchday experience during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a move to amplify Ghanaâ??s cultural presence on the global stage.Speaking on Asempa FM, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum revealed a strategic plan from FIFA to integrate local hits into the tournament's official atmosphere.This initiative aims to bolster player morale while showcasing

Villarreal manager Marcelino García Toral has launched a scathing attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, the Spaniard dismissed the administrative ruling that handed the trophy to Morocco, insisting that results should only be determined by the action on the field.The dispute stems from the AFCON final held on

James Osei Brown, the newly appointed Board Chairman of Asante Kotoko, has made his first official engagement with the clubâ??s technical team and players, pledging his unwavering support for their efforts on and off the field.The introduction took place during the teamâ??s training session at Adako Jachie on Wednesday, March 18, with Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awuah formally presenting Osei Brown to the squad.Addressing the players and

Former Croatia player Davor Suker believes Croatia is â??no longer an underdog storyâ?, following the country's recent achievement at the grandest stage of football.Croatia has been grouped in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Ghana ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.Speaking to FIFA, Suker noted that reaching the semi-finals again in the previous World Cup edition has raised the countryâ??s place in