Ernest Nuamah has returned to group training after a lengthy injury layoff which kept him on the sidelines for several months.The Ghana and Olympique Lyonnais star suffered an anterior cruciate ligament last year, missing several games including the World Cup qualifiers.Nuamah rejoined his teammates for the first time in close to a year on Tuesday as Lyon prepared for the upcoming Ligue 1 game against Stade Rennais.In a video shared on social media, the 22-year-old was welcomed

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting he is not under pressure despite growing expectations on the team.Ghana will feature at the global showpiece for the fifth time when the tournament kicks off this summer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L, where they will face England, Croatia, and Panama in what is widely considered a challenging

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will run from 19 June to 17 July 2027, following confirmation of the tournament window at a high-level meeting held ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada.The approval forms part of a broader endorsement of international football calendars across FIFAâ??s competitions, with officials setting key tournament dates for all confederations in the next cycle.The continental showpiece will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania,

FIFA has approved a key regulatory change allowing the Afghan Womenâ??s Refugee Team to take part in official FIFA competitions.The decision was taken by the FIFA Council following the teamâ??s creation and its debut at the FIFA Unites â?? Womenâ??s Series 2025. To make this possible, FIFA has amended its Governance Regulations to formally recognise the teamâ??s eligibility to compete.FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the move as an important step in expanding

FIFA has confirmed a series of major decisions covering tournament hosting, international calendars and future regulatory changes following its latest Council meeting.Armenia and Georgia have been appointed as joint hosts of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2029, marking a significant moment for both nations on the global stage. FIFA also confirmed that the United States, with Miami as the host city, will stage the final phase of the 2027 FIFA Womenâ??s Champions Cup from January 27 to

The 2026/27 Access Bank Division One League will kick off on Friday September 18, 2026, the Ghana Football Association announced on Wednesday.The new campaign will commence over the weekend of September 18â??21, 2026, with opening fixtures scheduled across all three zones. The season is set to run until May 24, 2027, spanning a total of 30 match weekends.In line with the leagueâ??s structure, matches will be played exclusively on weekends, with no provision for official midweek

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has introduced a strict new rule allowing referees to send off players who leave the field of play in protest at decisions.The amendment was approved unanimously at a special meeting in Vancouver following proposals from FIFA aimed at strengthening the authority of match officials.Under the new regulation, referees will have the discretion to issue a red card to any player who walks off the pitch in disagreement with a decision.

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that Ghana explored the possibility of appointing a top-class coach before eventually settling on Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars.The national teamâ??s managerial vacancy arose after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) parted ways with Otto Addo in March, following consecutive friendly defeats to Austria and Germany in the build-up to World Cup preparations.After several weeks of deliberations, the

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that the outstanding winning bonuses due to players, technical team members, and management officials for Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification are yet to be paid.Ahead of the resumption of the qualifiers in 2025, an agreement was reached between the playing body and the management committee to split the qualification bonuses, with 50 per cent to be paid upfront and the remaining half released upon securing qualification.Ghana

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has commended Ghanaian football supporters for their crucial role in the Black Starsâ?? qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana endured a challenging start to the qualifying campaign but ultimately secured a place at the tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams acknowledged initial difficulties following the change in government but said the return of

The Ghana national team is set to receive a minimum of USD 12.5 million for participating in the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026, following a significant increase in financial distribution approved by FIFA.The new financial package represents a USD 2 million rise from the previous allocation given to teams at the last World Cup, underlining FIFAâ??s commitment to enhancing support for participating nations.Under the revised structure, each qualified team will receive USD 2.5 million

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, beleives his engagement and motivation propelled the Black Stars to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.According to him, his involvement was not limited to the Black Stars but extended to other national teams, including the Black Queens.Speaking on Asempa FM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Minister explained that his approach went beyond administrative oversight, focusing instead on direct interaction with players and technical

New Ghana goalkeepers trainer, Dan Gaspar, has expressed excitement after being named on the Black Stars' technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gaspar reunites with new coach Carlos Queiroz as the latest member of the technical team. The American and Queiroz have been working together at various national teams, including Iran and Portugal.The Hartford Athletic's goalkeeper's trainer will be making his fourth appearance at the World Cup following his

The FIFA Council has approved a historic increase in financial distribution for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, with a record total of USD 871 million set to be shared among all 48 participating Member Associations.The decision was confirmed during a Council meeting held in Vancouver, Canada, just 44 days before the tournament kicks off.The expanded financial package represents a 15% increase, underlining FIFAâ??s growing commercial strength and its commitment to reinvesting

European nations Armenia and Georgia have been named as the hosts of the 2029 FIFA U20 World Cup. The tournament will be the first major FIFA event to be held in both countries.The announcement was made during a FIFA Executive Committee meeting was held in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday, April 28, 2026."This is an unprecedented achievement for Armenian football. For the first time, our country will host a major international football tournament of this scale, reflecting the

German-Ghanaian actor, Boris Kodjoe believes the World Cup in North America is a good avenue for the revival of the country's economic and cultural fortunes. Ghana has become one of the most visited countries in Africa in recent years following the year of return initiative, which has seen many African-Americans return to the West African nation is search of their ancestry.With the World Cup a little over a month to start, the Hollywood star paid a courtesy visit to the

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai registered his fourth goal of the campaign in the Azerbaijani topflight as FK Qarabag recorded a new milestone in their history. Addai scored to complete a 5-1 victory on the road against Neftci, with the Azerbaijani giants recording a 700th away goal. The new milestone was reached after  Musa Qurbanli opened the scoring at the Palms Sports Arena.Although Qarabag, the most dominant team in recent times, are chasing the title with Sabah comfortably

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Hamza Obeng has stressed that collective effort will be the key to turning the club's season around as he looks to make an impact in the final weeks of the Ghana Premier League campaign.Speaking ahead of Sunday's clash against Dreams FC, the young tactician acknowledged the weight of the opportunity but made it clear that no individual can succeed alone."It's a big platform, and I have to execute my role with the boys and also

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Hamza Obeng has given an insight into the teamâ??s preparations ahead of their crucial Ghana Premier League fixture against Dreams FC, revealing that progress is being made steadily on the training ground.Speaking to AKSC Media, Obeng acknowledged the teamâ??s recent strugglesâ??only one win in their last five matchesâ??but pointed to encouraging signs in training sessions. He emphasised that the focus is on tactical understanding, communication,

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Hamza Obeng has emphasised the need for patience as he works to rebuild the struggling giants, insisting that steady progress on the training ground will eventually translate into results.Speaking to AKSC Media ahead of Kotoko's Week 31 Ghana Premier League clash against Dreams FC, Obeng acknowledged the team's recent difficultiesâ??just one win in their last five matchesâ??but pointed to positive signs in training."We are looking