Spanish La Liga side Villarreal CF have entered the race to sign Ghanaian forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.The highly rated winger has been a standout performer for Leicester City in the ongoing Championship campaign, contributing five goals and seven assists in 26 appearances for the former Premier League champions.Premier League sides Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth have already shown strong interest in the former Sporting CP attacker, with Villarreal now emerging as the latest club

Top Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has firmly dismissed allegations that he favoured hosts Morocco during their AFCON 2025 semi-final victory over Nigeria, insisting he carried out his duties with professionalism and strict adherence to the laws of the game.The experienced official has come under heavy criticism from sections of Nigerian fans following the Super Eaglesâ?? defeat, with accusations circulating on social media that his decisions influenced the outcome of the

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has refuted claims that he cheated Nigeria in their semifinal game against Morocco in teh just ended 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Laryea has been attacked by fans of the Super Eagles following the defeat to the hosts of the tournament, with some sections of the fans accusing him of being biased in his decision-making.However, the experienced referee rejected those claims, stressing that he remained professional throughout the

Medeama Sporting Club have maintained their place at the summit of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League standings at the end of matchday 19.The Yellow and Mauves were in action on Saturday in a tricky fixture against Vision FC.In the game played at Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, Ibrahim Tankoâ??s men conceded first but rallied from behind to secure an important 2-1 victory thanks to a wonderful brace from Salim Adams.The result increased Medeamaâ??s points tally in the Ghana

Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Osman has expressed his excitement after completing a loan move to Birmingham City for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, marking the next chapter in his European journey.The 21-year-old winger arrives from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, having spent the first half of the campaign on loan at French Ligue 1 club Auxerre. Known for his blistering pace, athleticism, and direct attacking style, Osman becomes the Blues' third signing

Asante Kotoko's promising young prospect Vitus Kwasi Avoka is set to embark on a European journey, with the highly rated teenager on the verge of completing a transfer to Serbian SuperLiga side Radnik Surdulica in the coming days.The left-footed midfielder, widely regarded as one of the brightest talents to emerge from Kotoko's youth system in recent years, is currently on loan at Division One League side Okwahu United, where he has been gaining valuable first-team experience.His

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has applauded his players for a resilient away performance, highlighting their successful adaptation to a new tactical approach in a 0-0 draw against Bibiani GoldStars.Speaking after the Ghana Premier League match on Saturday, the coach expressed clear satisfaction with his squad's response to recent criticism and pressure."Tactically, we came in with a game plan, and the game plan worked to perfection," Zito stated. "If

Former Hearts of Oak board member Barimah Atuahene has launched a blistering attack on the club's current management, identifying key figures Vincent Odotei and Alhaji Moro Braimah Akambi as the primary cause of the team's decline.Speaking to Asempa FM, Atuahene dismissed the notion that the club's problems are technical, instead arguing that the leadership has wasted the substantial financial backing of majority shareholder Togbe Afede XIV."With Odotei and Akambi

Rayo Vallecano coach Íñigo Pérez has provided an update on the recovery of Ghanaian defender Abdul Mumin, who has been sidelined with an ACL injury since early 2025. 'The manager expressed optimism about the player's progress but stressed the importance of patience and a full recovery."He's close, but we mustn't rush," Pérez stated, emphasising the medical team's cautious approach. "We must prioritise his full recovery. He is a

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a royal message of congratulations to Moroccoâ??s national football team following their historic run as finalists of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which the Kingdom hosted.In the message, the Sovereign expressed his warmest congratulations to the players, the entire technical, medical, and administrative staff, and the officials of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation for their honourable achievement.The King highlighted the team's

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a powerful rebuke following the extraordinary and disruptive events that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, where Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0.Infantino, who was present at the stadium in Rabat, declared the scenes "unacceptable" and a stain on the sport, condemning the actions of some Senegalese players, staff, and fans.The president's criticism was directed at the chaotic sequence of events that unfolded

Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Ofori has secured a mid-season transfer within Portugal's top flight, joining Casa Pia after mutually terminating his contract with fellow Liga Portugal side Moreirense.The 27-year-old, who had entered the final year of his deal at Moreirense, made the move to seek regular playing time after featuring in just four league matches this season, where he provided one assist.The lack of consistent opportunities prompted the player and club to agree on

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has pinpointed the prolonged delay before his star forward's crucial penalty as a decisive factor in the team's heartbreaking 1-0 extra-time defeat to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The match's pivotal moment came in the stoppage time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.Awarded a penalty, Morocco had a golden opportunity to take the lead from the spot. However, the decision sparked a major protest from the Senegalese

â??Dutch-Ghanaian winger Emanuel Poku came off the bench to seal a 2â??0 home win for Almere City FC against De Graafschap with a stoppage-time strike at the Yanmar Stadion.After a tight first half, Almere finally broke the deadlock just after the hour when Junior Kadile finished a flowing move to put the hosts in front.De Graafschap pushed for an equaliser and committed numbers forward, leaving space in behind for Almere to exploit on the counter. In added time, Poku timed

â??Ragnar Ache played himself into the spotlight with his brace in FC Koln's crucial 2â??1 home win over FSV Mainz 05, firmly underlining his value in attack.Head coach Lukas Kwasniok revealed that he had seriously considered starting Ache again but ultimately decided to rest him because of the heavy schedule and the fact that the striker had already been in the starting XI twice within a week.Kwasniok stressed how much the forward invests on a daily basis and how often

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has congratulated referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea on his outstanding achievements and exemplary representation of Ghanaian football officiating at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Laryea, who has been a FIFA referee since 2014, was the only Ghanaian referee selected among elite match officials to uphold the rules of the game at the AFCON in Morocco.Entrusted with officiating the high-stakes fixture between Morocco and Nigeria in

â??Germany-Ghanaian striker Ragnar Ache came off the bench to turn FC Kolnâ??s afternoon around, hitting a decisive brace in a 2â??1 home win over Mainz 05 at the RheinEnergieStadion.Koln had trailed to a first-half header from Stefan Bell, but Acheâ??s introduction at the break transformed the attack and the atmosphere.His first goal arrived on 57 minutes, a well-timed run and powerful header from an Alessio Castro-Montes cross that finally beat Daniel Batz and restored

Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the signing of highly rated midfielder Noah Nartey from Danish Superliga side Brondby IF, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirmThe 20-year-old Danish-born Ghanaian has put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at the Groupama Stadium until June 30, 2030.OL are understood to have agreed a 7.5 million Euros transfer fee with Brondby, with performance-related bonuses that could rise to 2.5 million Euros, while the Danish club

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has set his sights on a victory against Heart of Lions in the team's next fixture in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The Hunters over the weekend suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Basake Holy Stars, bringing an end to a two-game winning streak.For a side fighting to escape relegation, Kobina Amissah believes it is important to work hard to return to winning ways in their next outing.â??I think Basake Holy Stars, in the first half,

The head coach of Bechem United, Kobina Amissah, has praised the performance of his players in their defeat to Basake Holy Stars in the Ghana Premier League.The coach and his team played away to Holy Stars on Sunday in their Week 19 fixture of the league campaign.After conceding twice in the first half, Bechem United only managed a consolation goal in the second half and succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at full-time.Speaking in his post-match interview, Coach Kobina Amissah shared his