Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford will come up against his former club Asante Kotoko on Saturday in a compelling Ghana Premier League clash, with both sides in need of maximum points.Hayford has not hidden his disappointment with recent performances, regularly voicing concerns over his playersâ?? consistency. He will expect a strong reaction against Kotoko, a club with which he enjoyed success, winning the league title in 2008. Last season, Hayford guided Lions to a second-place

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko hopes defender Kamaradini Mamudu succeed at his new club, Al Hilal.The enterprising full-back completed a long-term move to the Sudanese giants this week following a standout performance in the Ghanaian top-flight.The move marks Mamuduâ??s first adventure outside Ghana, and is expected to play a huge role for the club, who are competing for both domestic and international laurels this season.However, Tanko, has sent well wishes to the defender as

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko is hurt losing star defender Kamaradini Mamudu to Al Hilal in the current transfer window, stressing his absence will deeply be felt.The enterprising right-back secured a long-term move to the Sudanese giants this week, marking a significant step in his football.Speaking to the clubâ??s media team, the former Black Stars eulogized Mamudu, praising his character and professionalism, both on and off the pitch.â??Kamaradini is a fantastic person,

Heart of Lions have botched to surrender ambition of winning the Ghana Premier League title despite recent unimpressive performance.After 20 matches into the campaign, the Kpando-based club find themselves in 7th position with 27 points, a sizeable 16 points adrift of log leaders, Medeama SC. In their last five games of the Premier League, Lions has managed one win, one draw and three defeats across the period.Speaking in an interview, the Communications Director of the club, Eric

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford is anticipating a very tough test against giants Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League clash.Speaking ahead of Saturdayâ??s encounter at the Kpando Sports Stadium, the experienced tactician acknowledged the strength of the Porcupine Warriors, but emphasized his outfit will battle to grind positive results.â??It is going to be a very tough game. We cannot underrate anyone. Kotoko are strong and back to their winning ways, but we

Villarreal head coach Marcelino Garcia Toral has expressed his displeasure about Thomas Parteyâ??s output since joining the club, stressing his underwhelming has cost him a regular playing time at the club.The Black Stars deputy captain has struggled for regular playing time since joining the Spanish outfit as a free agent last summer, dropping down the pecking order to Senegal star Pape Gueye and 17-year-old academy graduate Carlos Macia.Parteyâ??s situation worsened on Wednesday

Vision FC welcome Dreams FC to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema Newtown on Saturday afternoon as both sides chase crucial points in a tightly packed Ghana Premier League table.Vision come into the matchday 21 league fixture frustrated after conceding late to draw 2-2 with Hohoe United in their previous outing.That result extended their recent resilience, with just one defeat in their last five matches, but it leaves them sitting 15th and firmly in the relegation mix.With

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito insists his team remains determined to clinch the Ghana Premier League title despite trailing Medeama SC by eight points.After 20 games this season, the Porcupine Warriors occupy second place on the league table, with Medeama leading on 43 points.â??Itâ??s a marathon race. Some teams can start well, but there may be moments when the gap widens, and people want to give up. But for me, I donâ??t give up until it ends. We are still fighting

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has declared that they have the best players in the Ghanaian topflight.The Porcupine Warriors currently remain in the 2nd position in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, with eight points separating them and league leaders, Medeama SC, who have 43 points.After a convincing 3-0 win against Basake Holy Stars last weekend, Kotoko will be on the road to play Heart of Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Saturday, January 31.Ahead of the

Bechem United coach Kobina Amissah has expressed optimism that his side will score against goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. The Hunters will be hosted by Hearts of Oak in the Matchday 21 games at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, February 1.Speaking ahead of the clash, Amissah praised Benjamin Asare, describing him as a very good shot-stopper who deserves all the praise.However, he noted that Asare has conceded goals in the league, suggesting that his side could also find

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken publicly about the humanitarian situation in Palestine, urging global action and solidarity during a charity campaign held in Barcelona.Speaking at the event, Guardiola reflected on images he has seen over the past two years, particularly of children affected by the conflict. He described the emotional impact of watching footage of a child searching for his mother amid destruction, saying such scenes raise difficult questions about

Early strategic planning took centre stage as the newly reconstituted leadership of Ghanaâ??s national Under-20 side, the Black Satellites, held their first official meeting in Accra.The meeting was held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Football Association headquarters and was chaired by Management Committee Chairman Alhaji Abu-Hassan Mahamadu, popularly known as Rhyzo.Head coach Maxwell Konadu attended the session alongside members of his backroom staff, with discussions

The reconstituted Management Committee and Technical Team of Ghanaâ??s national menâ??s Under-20 side, the Black Satellites, have held their first official meeting as preparations begin for future international assignments.The meeting took place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Football Association headquarters and was chaired by Management Committee Chairman Alhaji Abu-Hassan Mahamadu, popularly known as Rhyzo. He formally welcomed members and urged them to approach

Orbit College have completed the signing of Ghanaian defender Mohammed Abubakar on a loan deal from Ghana Premier League side Karela United, bolstering their squad ahead of the second round of the South African Premiership season.The 25-year-old is a highly rated defensive asset in West African football, capable of operating either as a left-sided centre-back or in a holding midfield role.His arrival provides crucial depth and flexibility for the Orbit College technical team as

Ghanaian international Edmund Baidoo assisted a goal for Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday night, but it was not enough as the Austrian outfit suffered a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa in the Europa League.Salzburg made an impressive start to the contest and took the lead in the 33rd minute through a moment of quality from Baidoo. The Ghanaian showed excellent awareness to pick out Karim Konate inside the box, and the forward kept his composure to finish from close range and put the visitors

The battle to sign Atalanta's Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana is heating up, with Napoli now entering the fray alongside fellow Serie A side AS Roma.Both clubs have made initial enquiries about the availability of the 23-year-old attacker.Sulemana's future at Atalanta has come into question following a season of limited minutes under new coach Raffaele Palladino. Despite making 21 appearances, he has accumulated just over 160 minutes of playing time and contributed

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has appealed to fans to stop a fundraising campaign set up to pay the $100,000 fine imposed on him by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following incidents in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The tournament saw Thiaw lead the â??Lions of Terangaâ?? to a 1-0 victory over host nation Morocco, securing the nationâ??s continental glory.CAF handed Thiaw a strict punishment on Thursday, January 29, suspending him for five matches in African

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has responded with humility to the disciplinary sanctions imposed on him by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his team's controversial victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, calling on supporters to redirect funds intended for his fine to charity instead.Thiaw was handed a five-match suspension and a $100,000 fine for his role in the chaotic final against Morocco, where he ordered his players off the pitch to protest

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has declared that his team is approaching its crucial Ghana Premier League clash against Heart of Lions with a winning mindset, despite historical challenges in Kpando.Kotoko, currently third in the table with 45 points and eight behind leaders Medeama SC, travel to face the seventh-placed Lions on Saturday, January 31, in a Week 21 matchup.The Porcupine Warriors are looking to build on momentum from their last outing, a 3-0 victory over Basake

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has hailed the "Catch Them Young Refereeing" policy as "perhaps one of the best gifts" he has given to the nation's football since taking office, emphasising the need for continued investment in the grassroots officiating programme.In an interview, Okraku reflected on the initiative he launched five years ago, which focuses on identifying, educating, and training young talents between the ages of 13 and 16