Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have congratulated captain Benjamin Asare after earning his first ever call up to the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup qualifying games against Chad and Madagascar.Asare earned a place in Otto Addoâ??s 23-man squad released on Friday morning due to his outstanding performance in the Ghana Premier League this season.The 32-year-old has been pivotal for the Ghanaian giants, who currently sit third in the Ghana Premier League campaign. He has made

Ghana international Alexander Djiku has reflected on Fenerbahceâ??s elimination from the UEFA Europa League campaign, insisting the club is eternal despite the setback.The Turkish giants bowed out of the competition on Thursday night after falling short to Scottish outfit Rangers.The Black Stars defender made a brief appearance as Fenerbahce triumphed with a 2-0 victory over Rangers in the return fixture of the Round 16 clash, held at the Ibrox Stadium.Djiku was introduced in

Ghana international Alexander Djiku has shared his disappointment following Fenerbahceâ??s elimination from the UEFA Europa League.The Black Stars defender made a brief appearance when his outfit traveled to beat Rangers 2-0 in the return fixture of the Round 16 clash, held at the Ibrox Stadium on Thursday night.Djiku was introduced in the 88th-minute, replacing Turkey international Mert Müldür following an injury setback.Before the return clash, the Turkish giants had

Ghana is heading into the March international break with regular goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Wollacott.The Black Stars are returning to action for the first time this year after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament last year.With pressure on head coach Otto Addo, he aims for positive results in the next two qualification games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.On Friday, February 14, the coach named a 23-man squad for the upcoming games

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars are set to begin preparations for the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series by opening camp on Monday, March 17, 2025.The four-time African champions will play host to Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar on March 24, 2024.For the first time this year, the West African powerhouse will regroup for the crucial qualifying games following AFCON 2025 qualification setback last November.Having

Highly-rated Medeama defender Kamaradini Mamudu has been named in Ghana's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar this month.The talented right-back has been rewarded again for his sublime performance in the Premier League for the former League champions.Mamudu's impressive performances in the Ghana Premier League, particularly for the former champions, have earned him recognition on the international stage.The Black Stars are preparing

Twelve players including Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Tariq Lamptey have been left out of Ghana's squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers due to injuries. Long-term absentee Daniel Kofi-Kyereh is yet to recover from his injury while Joseph Aidoo and Abdul Mumin suffered recent setbacks in La Liga.Ghana coach Otto Addo announced his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday morning.The players are expected to start arriving on Monday as Ghana opens

Veteran forward Andre Ayew has been omitted from the Black Stars squad again despite his run of form in Ligue 1 with Le Havre. The captain of the Black Stars has been out of the team since March 2024, and there were reports of a potential return before the announcement of Otto Addo's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.However, the German-trained coach released his squad with the 35-year-old as Ghana prepares for the games against Chad and Madagascar later this month.The

The Black Stars will begin preparations for their upcoming Group I qualifiers on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Accra.The team will train for four days before facing Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the squad in action, with training sessions on Monday and Tuesday open to the public.After their home fixture, the Black Stars will head to Morocco for their next match against Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025. The Ghana

Christopher Bonsu Baah has received his first-ever call-up to the Black Stars for Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.The 20-year-old forward, who plays for Belgian side Genk, has been rewarded for his steady performances in the Jupiler Pro League.Bonsu Baah has featured in 27 games this season, contributing three goals and three assists. A left-footed right-winger who can also operate as an attacking midfielder, his biggest strengths lie in his

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced a 23-man squad for Ghanaâ??s must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, as the team looks to restore national pride following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).With Ghanaâ??s World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, the upcoming matches are seen as a defining moment for Addo, whose tenure has come under intense scrutiny. The squad, led by captain Jordan Ayew, includes

Former Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan has disclosed that he turned down an offer to return to the Black Stars after his premature retirement from international football.The Venezia midfielder, who made his Ghana debut in 2016 during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Mozambique, stepped away from national team duties in 2019.In a recent interview, the former Inter Milan and Sassuolo player revealed that the last two Black Stars coaches approached him about a potential

The Keta Municipal Football Association (MFA) has set up an Executive Committee to oversee the development of football in the Municipality following elections conducted by officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Regional Football Association (RFA) .The committee will also work as the management body of the association and will be led by the newly elected Chairman, Mawuli Gati, a former class one referee and chairman of Havedzi Stars FC, a division 3 football club

Athletic Bilbaoâ??s dream of playing the UEFA Europa League final on home soil remains alive, thanks to Nico Williamsâ?? heroics in a thrilling night at San Mamés.The Red and Whites side overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit against Claudio Ranieriâ??s Roma, securing a decisive 3-1 victory that sent them through to the quarterfinals. The reward? A showdown with Glasgow Rangers, with the first leg set to take place in Bilbao."This is very important for us. We know that

German-born forward of Ghanaian descent, Ansgar Knauff, assisted a goal for Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night when the team cruised past Ajax with a huge 4-1 victory in the Europa League.The former Borussia Dortmund attacker started for his team against the Dutch opponent and lasted the entire duration of the contest.In what was a second-leg meeting between the two sides, Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead after just seven minutes when Jean-Matteo Bahoya equalised with an assist

Ernest Nuamah stuck a brace for Olympique Lyon in their 4-0 win over Steaua Bucherest to advance to the quarter-final of the Europa League.He has now scored in back-to-back games for the French side.His first was in the 37th minute when he made amends for two big misses-he struck the post and then missed the rebound.Nuamah scored his second of the evening in the 88th minute assisted by a cross from Georges Mikautadze.Lyon wrapped up a 7-1 aggregate win.How Ernest Nuamah rated by

Ghana international Ernest Nuamah was on target twice on Thursday night, helping Olympique Lyon to secure a thumping 4-0 win against FC Steaua BucureÈ?ti in the Europa League.The Black Stars forward started for the French Ligue 1 side on the matchday and continued his fine form from the weekend.Olympique Lyon went into the game with a 3-0 lead from the first leg meeting with FC Steaua BucureÈ?ti.The hosts despite the huge advantage, set up strong with an attack that scored after

Spanish forward of Ghanaian descent, Nico Williams put up a spectacular performance for Athletic Club on Thursday night, helping the team to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League.The forward started for his team in their second leg meeting with Italian Serie A side AS Roma.Athletic Club went into the game trailing 2-1 after losing the first leg encounter in Rome.In need of a win, Athletic Club found their hero in youngster Nico Williams, who impressed with a fantastic performance

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prosper Narteh Ogum has acknowledged the shortcomings of his team, admitting that more needs to be done in the attack.The gaffer guided his team to secure a 1-0 win against Sekondi Eleven Wise in the MTN FA Cup on Wednesday.In that Round 16 encounter, the Porcupine Warriors created so many chances but failed to convert.Speaking in a post-match interview, coach Prosper Narteh Ogum noted that while his team is solid defensively and in midfield, the

Asante Kotoko coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has identified goalscoring as the team's major problem, despite their recent 1-0 win over Sekondi XI Wise in the MTN FA Cup round of 16.Dr. Ogum emphasised that the team's inability to convert scoring opportunities into goals is a pressing concern."Defensively we looked very solid, offensively, there is a lot of creativity there, what is left is to put the ball at the back of the net."He pointed to the team's