Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has joined the chorus of praise for UAE legend Omar AbdulRahman, describing the playmaker as one of the finest talents he has ever shared a pitch with.Gyan's tribute came in response to a social media post marvelling at AbdulRahman's ability, with the user asking, "Who the hell is this guy?"The former Black Stars striker, who played alongside AbdulRahman at Al-Ain, responded simply but emphatically: "One of the best players

South Africa's national team players are set for a significant financial reward at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with each member of the Bafana Bafana squad expected to receive approximately USD 120,000 for participating in the tournament's group stage.According to reports from South African publication Sunday World, the South African Football Association (SAFA) reached an agreement with the players' committee during a meeting held in Mexico ahead of the competition.Under

The Black Stars' home jersey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to turn heads and has been rated as the best kit. According to the New York Times, Ghana's Kente-inspired jersey in the top ranked shirt heading into the tournament.Although, the Black Stars have worn it once, which was in the friendly against Austria in March, it is massively gaining global appeal."Wow. In general, Iâ??m not wild about Pumaâ??s designs this year because they donâ??t

The Black Stars of Ghana are set to feature at their fifth World Cup when they compete at this yearâ??s mundial. But what is the history of the West African giants on the world stage?Ghana's World Cup story is one of ambition, heartbreak, controversy and resilience.Since making their tournament debut in 2006, the Black Stars have established themselves as one of Africa's most memorable representatives on football's biggest stage.From historic victories and unforgettable

Players of the Black Stars are looking all fresh ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The team visited a barbering shop in Nottingham to get their haircut before leaving for the United States.In a video shared on social media, wingers Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ernest Nuamah were spotted having their turns at the shop.Defender Jonas Adjetey and forward Prince Adu Kwabena were also seen having their hair freshly shaped.The Black Stars left the

Jonah Kusi-Asare, the 18-year-old Swedish-Ghanaian football prodigy, is poised to end his loan spell at Fulham and return to Germany's powerhouse club, Bayern Munich.After spending the 2025/26 season abroad with the London-based Premier League team, Kusi-Asare will reunite with Bayern upon his contract's conclusion in late June.The young forward, formerly of AIK in Sweden, was loaned to Fulham from Bayern last year with a unique clause: a buy option valid until the end

Two clubs in Germanyâ??s second division are eager to secure VfB Stuttgartâ??s Justin Diehl on loan this summer.The 21-year-old offensive player may leave Stuttgart temporarily, as reported by BILD, seeking regular match time at a higher level after a tough season plagued by injuries.Diehl remains open to moves in the 2. Bundesliga or abroad. He recently changed his agent and has begun early talks about his next career steps. According to Bild, FC Magdeburg and Hannover 96

English-Ghanaian defender Jarell Quansah has opened up on his first major tournament invite ahead of the World Cup in North America. The former Liverpool centre-back shockingly made the Three Lions squad for the World Cup despite only making one appearance for the senior team prior to the release of the list.Quansah had a decent debut season in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen, where he made 28 appearances and scored four goals for the former champions.Despite his impressive season,

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic insists his team is far from their best ahead of the World Cup in North America. The 2018 runners-up secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Slovenia in their final preparatory game.Croatia had lost to Belgium 2-0 few days earlier as part of preparations and with less than a week to start the World Cup, Dalic remains unconvinced."A tough match, our opponent created too many chances for us. We won, we had possession, but I'm worried about

Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah has expressed confidence that Ghanaâ??s Black Stars can overcome their recent struggles and rediscover their best form ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The General Overseer of the Believers Worship Center believes the national team has been written off by many supporters following a period of inconsistent performances that has attracted criticism and gloomy predictions about its future.According to the renowned clergyman, the current mood surrounding

Asante Kotoko's decision to appoint Stanley Menzo as Director of Football is the clearest indication yet that the club is preparing for a major overhaul following a disappointing 2025-26 season.The Porcupine Warriors ended the campaign without a trophy and outside the Ghana Premier League's top four, a significant setback for a club that began the season with high expectations after winning the MTN FA Cup and qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup.Instead of building

Asante Kotoko Executive Chairman James Osei Brown believes the appointment of Stanley Menzo as Director of Football marks an important step in the club's efforts to build a sustainable structure capable of delivering long-term success.The Porcupine Warriors announced the arrival of the former Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper on Monday, handing him responsibility for the club's overall football direction.Speaking after the appointment, Osei Brown said Menzo's extensive

The integrity unit of the Ghana Football Association has concluded a mandatory education session for members of the Black Stars technical team and playing body, reinforcing strict safeguards ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.The briefing underscored a zero-tolerance stance on match manipulation and aimed to ensure all participants can identify and reject illicit approaches before and during the tournament.Led by the associationâ??s integrity officer, the session detailed the tactics

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have appointed Dutch-Surinamese football legend Stanley Menzo as the clubâ??s new Technical Director, GHANAsoccernet.com can report The Porcupine Warriors concluded the appointment as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen the clubâ??s technical structure and drive long-term football development.Menzo arrives in Kumasi with a wealth of experience accumulated over several decades in the game, both as a player and coach.Born

Former Ghana international Yaw Acheampong Joachim says the Black Stars are showing signs of improved tactical discipline under new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The former Real Madrid and Manchester United assistant coach replaced Otto Addo in March 2026 and has so far overseen just one match in charge, a 1-1 draw against Wales.Speaking about Ghanaâ??s build-up to the World Cup, the former Medeama coach stressed that the

Forward Kwadwo Obeng Jnr is set to leave Heart of Lions as a free agent, with an Ethiopian club expressing strong interest in securing the services of the 27-year-old attacker.Obeng's contract with the Kpando-based club has officially expired, and the player is now free to negotiate with interested parties.The 27-year-old forward, who previously had spells with Aduana Stars and Hearts of Oak, joined Heart of Lions in August 2024 on a two-year deal that has now run its course.An

For years, football fans across Ghana and beyond have experienced the game from a distance through television screens, social media clips, and crowded stadium broadcasts that capture the spectacle but rarely the intimacy. The admiration has always been real, yet separated by an invisible line between the fans and the heroes they celebrate.In July 2026, that distance will finally close.The All Star Festival 2026 (ASF26) is being positioned as one of the countryâ??s most ambitious

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Artan is said to have been stopped by immigration officials upon arrival at Miami International Airport and was subsequently returned to Istanbul on Monday.The development comes just days before the start of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where Artan had been appointed as one of Africa's representatives

Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has thrown his full support behind Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, insisting that the Portuguese tactician's appointment was no accident.Speaking about Queiroz, who was appointed in April 2026 on a short-term deal ahead of the World Cup, Okraku revealed that the coach went through a rigorous three-round interview process and emerged as the best candidate."I have not known Carlos for long. His name came up during

Switzerland's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken an unusual turn after players were warned about snakes in areas surrounding their training base in San Diego.The Swiss national team arrived in California ahead of their opening Group B match against Qatar on June 13 and have been adapting to the local conditions, including warm and humid weather.However, attention has also turned to wildlife after Switzerland's official team account shared an image of the