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

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to retroactively award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco, calling the move "crazy" and maintaining that Senegal won the trophy "fair and square".The controversy stems from the AFCON final held in Rabat on January 18, 2026, where Senegal initially defeated hosts Morocco 1â??0 after extra time. However, the CAF Appeal

Former CAF Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi has launched a strong critique of the Confederation of African Footballâ??s decision to overturn the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, describing it as a â??dangerous precedentâ? that undermines the integrity of the game.In a detailed reaction following the CAF Appeal Boardâ??s ruling, which stripped Senegal of the title and awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory, Nyantakyi questioned both the legal basis and the broader

Ghanaâ??s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed the remarkable story of Ghanaian-born striker Joel Kojo, who has become a standout figure for the Kyrgyzstan national team.Ablakwa disclosed that the discovery came during bilateral meetings in Kyrgyzstan, where the countryâ??s President and Foreign Minister both described Kojo as their favourite footballer and a national hero.According to the Minister, the forward was encouraged to switch nationality

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the decision of the CAF Appeal Board following the controversial ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.In a statement released on March 17, the Moroccan federation acknowledged the outcome and maintained that its appeal was based strictly on the enforcement of competition rules rather than the sporting outcome of the match.â??The FRMF wishes to reiterate that its actions were never intended to contest the sporting

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the decision of the CAF Appeal Board following the controversial ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.In a statement released on March 17, the Moroccan federation acknowledged the outcome and maintained that its appeal was based strictly on the enforcement of competition rules rather than the sporting outcome of the match.â??The FRMF wishes to reiterate that its actions were never intended to contest the sporting

The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (â??the Matchâ?), with the result of the Match being recorded as 3â??0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).The Confédération Africaine de Football (â??CAFâ?) Appeal

The Ghana Football Association has announced the broadcast schedule for matchday 26 of the Ghana Premier League, with two matches selected for live coverage from March 20 to March 22, 2026.Fans will be able to watch the games live on TV3 and Onua TV, with additional coverage on Max TV and streaming available via the Adesa+ platform.The first fixture will see Heart of Lions host Hearts of Oak at the Kpando Stadium on Friday, March 20, with kick-off set for 15:00 GMT.Attention will

The Ghana Premier League title race is heading into a crucial phase, with nine matches left to decide the champion and four clubs still firmly in contention.After 25 rounds, Medeama SC lead the standings with 46 points, closely followed by Bibiani Gold Stars on 45 points. Aduana FC and Hearts of Oak remain within striking distance, sitting joint third on 41 points.Recent seasons have seen clubs from the Western Region dominate the league, with Medeama, FC Samartex 1996 and Bibiani

Former Ghana international and seasoned tactician Frimpong Manso has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury for stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the decision as senseless and a dangerous precedent for African football.The high-stake final, held at the Prince Moulay Stadium on January 18, 2026 saw Senegal defeating Morocco 1-0 after extra-time, with midfielder Pape Gueye emerging as the hero of the match following

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals will be held in Harare, Zimbabwe from April 2 to April 10.Now in its fourth edition, the competition continues to grow as one of CAFâ??s key development programmes, combining football with education and social impact across the continent.Launched in 2021 under CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, the initiative has expanded rapidly, with more than

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has declared Marvin Senayaâ??s readiness to feature for the Black Stars at the international level despite Togo invitation.Senaya, who plays for French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre, has found himself in the rare position of being named in both Ghana and Togo squads for upcoming friendly matches this month.The dynamic full-back was first included in Togo coach Patrice Neveuâ??s squad for friendlies against Guinea and Niger before being included

Senegal football authorities are reportedly considering withdrawing from future Africa Cup of Nations participation after being stripped of the title, months after the tournament in Morocco.The Teranga Lionsâ?? AFCON 2025 success in the North African country was annulled on Tuesday night, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.The CAF appeal board rules that the Senegal team constituted a breach of the competitionâ??s regulations.

Senegal international Idrissa Gana Gueye has delivered an emotional message in the wake of the AFCON 2025 controversy, insisting that no decision can erase what the team experienced on the night in Rabat, while emphasizing that pride, dignity, and the safety of the supporters matter more than titles.The Teranga Lionsâ?? AFCON 2025 success in the North African country was annulled on Tuesday night, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury awarding Morocco

The Senegalese Football Federation has strongly rejected the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals juryâ??s decision to strip them off the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, months after the tournament in Morocco.The continental football governing body (CAF) dropped a bombshell on Tuesday night, annulling Senegalâ??s AFCON 2025 success and awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.In a landmark ruling issued under Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations, CAF upheld an appeal