Ghana has been ranked among the top 10 futsal national teams in Africa, a development that hands the country a significant boost ahead of the next continental qualifiers.The elite group of Africaâ??s leading futsal nations includes Ghana alongside Algeria, Angola, Cote dâ??Ivoire, Egypt, Libya, Guinea, Mauritania, Mozambique, and Zambia.Ghanaâ??s position in the top 10 means the Black Stars Futsal will not take part in the preliminary round of qualifiers for the Futsal

Chelseaâ??s appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach carries a clear message to the squad, according to former Ghana coach Chris Hughton.The 41-year-old Englishman has joined the Blues on a sive-and-a-half-year deal, with an option for an additional season, signaling stability and trust rather than a short-term gamble."At this moment in time, a six-and-a-half year contract says â??weâ??re not thinking this is a riskâ??â?¦ It is also a signal to the

Chelseaâ??s new head coach, Liam Rosenior, may be stepping into one of English footballâ??s most high-pressure roles, but his coaching path was clear to those who knew him early.Rosenior replaces Enzo Maresca, who left the club on New Yearâ??s Day, and will be in the stands when Chelsea face Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday.He is set to lead his first training session on Thursday ahead of Saturdayâ??s FA Cup third-round tie against Charlton Athletic.Former Ghana

Former Ghana coach Chris Hughton believes Chelsea have appointed a head coach who will not shy away from expressing his views, backing Liam Rosenior to bring clarity, conviction and independence of thought to Stamford Bridge.Hughton, who managed Rosenior at Brighton and has remained close to him since, says the new Chelsea boss has never been the type to simply follow instructions without question.Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Rosenior from Strasbourg on a six-and-a-half-year

Franck Kessié is edging closer to a landmark that places him alongside one of Cote d'Ivoireâ??s greatest football icons, underlining his longevity and importance to the national team on Africaâ??s biggest stage.As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco reaches the quarter-final phase, the Elephantsâ?? captain stands just one appearance away from equalling Didier Drogbaâ??s record tally of AFCON matches, a feat that reflects years of consistency, resilience,

Medeama SC President Moses Armah has urged the clubâ??s players to remain focused and humble despite their impressive position at the summit of the Ghana Premier League at the end of the first round.The Mauve and Yellow capped a strong first half of the 2025/26 season with a narrow 1â??0 victory over Hearts of Oak at the TnA Stadium on Sunday, a result that ensured they finished top of the table with a two-point advantage over second-placed Bibiani Gold Stars.Medeamaâ??s

Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC have dismissed a ball retriever following a heated altercation involving Hearts of Oak assistant coach Gazale Abdulai and an unauthorised post-match media interview after Sundayâ??s 1â??0 victory over the Phobians in Tarkwa, GHANAsoccernet.com Headquarters can exclusively report. The ball boy, identified as Kofi, has been removed from his role by Medeama with immediate effect after the incident, which has sparked widespread debate

Hearts of Oak Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, has stated that the clubâ??s goalkeeping coach, Najahu Issah, will determine when Benjamin Asare returns to the starting lineup.Asare lost his first-choice status to Solomon Agbetsi after sustaining an injury in an international friendly against South Korea last November.Agbetsi, who made his debut against Swedru All Blacks that same month, has since cemented his place between the posts for the Phobian club.Although Asare

Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo, has expressed the clubâ??s desire to see both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbetsi included in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Asare established himself as the Black Starsâ?? first-choice goalkeeper after making his debut in March 2025 and went on to feature in all of Ghanaâ??s World Cup qualifying matches.However, the former Great Olympics shot-stopper has found minutes hard to come by since returning

Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo, has expressed the clubâ??s desire to see both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbetsi included in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Asare established himself as the Black Starsâ?? first-choice goalkeeper after making his debut in March 2025 and went on to feature in all of Ghanaâ??s World Cup qualifying matches.However, the former Great Olympics shot-stopper has found minutes hard to come by since returning

Amad Diallo put in an excellent display and was deservedly named Man of the Match after Côte dâ??Ivoire cruised to a 3-0 victory against Burkina Faso, a win that sent the defending champions into the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals in Marrakesh.The Manchester United winger was involved in the key moments that broke open the game and underlined his growing influence for Les Ã?léphants.Diallo opened the scoring in the 20th minute, reacting quickest to a defensive mix-up in the

Amad Diallo delivered another top performance for Ivory Coast on Tuesday night, scoring to inspire the team to defeat Burkina Faso 3-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Elephants will now take on Egypt in the last eight stage, as they march on in their bid to defend their title from the last edition of the tournament.In Tuesdayâ??s Round 16 encounter played at Stade de Marrakech, Ivory Coast came close to scoring after 15

Adil Boulbina stepped off the bench and took just a few minutes to change the course of a tight knockout match in Rabat.With the match seemingly drifting towards penalties after a goalless 90 minutes and most of extra time, the Algerian forward produced a moment of quality in the 118th minute. Cutting in from the right, he curled a superb strike beyond Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, whose saves had frustrated Algeria all evening.The goal finally separated two sides who had largely cancelled

Berekum Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign former Asante Kotoko midfielder Samuel Tenedu In a bid to strengthen their squad amid a difficult season,The club's move for the experienced player comes at a critical time. Berekum Chelsea currently finds itself in a dire league position, sitting in 16th place in the Ghana Premier League table and deeply involved in a relegation battle after the first half of the campaign.Tenedu became available on the transfer market after having

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen nearly boycotted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco following his outburst in the Mozambique showdown on Monday night, Africasoccer.com has reported. Osimhen, who plies his trade for Galatasaray was spotted in an altercation with his teammate, Ademola Lookman in the high-stake round of 16 clash against Mozambique.The forward, who scored two goals to propel his outfit to a resounding 4-0 victory over the Mambas to book a place

Jesurun Rak Sakyi has become one of the most talked about wingers this winter after his name surfaced on a leaked transfer shortlist linked to Oxford United.The 23-year-old Crystal Palace wide man continues to grow in profile thanks to his form on loan in Turkey and the interest building around him in England.The internal list was revealed by accident when the wife of Oxford co-owner Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth shared a short Instagram clip showing her husband reading through potential

A stunning extra-time equaliser from Adil Boulbina secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Algeria against D.R Congo on Tuesday evening, ensuring that they booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Round of 16 fixture played at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan produced a close contest with the two national teams struggling to break down the defense of the other.D.R Congo came close to scoring in the 26th minute when Cedric Bakambuâ??s attempt from a tight

Mighty Royals forward Torxo Atsu has completed a transfer to fellow Ghana Premier League side Eleven Wonders, signing a contract for the remainder of the season.The deal sees Atsu join the Techiman-based club immediately to bolster their attacking options for the second half of the campaign. Specific terms of the transfer were not disclosed.Atsu, who had been a key attacking figure for Mighty Royals in the first round of the season, will be expected to provide immediate firepower

Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew has called on his team to focus on the future and build momentum following their dramatic 2-1 Championship victory over West Bromwich Albion, secured by a 94th-minute winner from Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.Speaking after the match, Ayew emphasised the need to use the result as a catalyst. "We need to start the year well, and you know, what happened is in the past," he said. "We need to focus on what's ahead of us, and today was the

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has delivered the latest update on the intense speculation surrounding Antoine Semenyo, revealing that "nothing has been agreed" between the clubs for the transfer of the Ghanaian forward to Manchester City.Despite widespread reports stating a deal is imminent and that City are prepared to trigger his release clause, Iraola clarified the current status in a pre-match press conference."I think it could be the last game [for Semenyo],"