Former Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has admitted that he was disappointed after the club reassigned him to take the role of a technical advisor. The top hierarchy of the Ghanaian giants at the end of the 2024/25 football season decided to change the technical brains leading the first team.In an official notice in June 2025, the club said Ouattara had been reassigned to work as a technical advisor to the Board of Directors after they appointed Didi Dramani as the new

Former Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has backed goalkeeper Benjamin Asare to reclaim his place in the teamâ??s starting eleven once he regains full fitness. The Black Stars' number one goalkeeper has been out of action for several weeks as a result of an injury setback.In the period he has been out, Solomon Agbasi, who has taken his place in the Hearts of Oak starting eleven, has been phenomenal in the post.As a result, many believe Asare will struggle to reclaim

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea continues to cement his status as one of Africaâ??s most trusted match officials after being appointed Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Morocco and Cameroon.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) selected Laryea to oversee the video room for the blockbuster encounter, underlining the high level of confidence placed in his judgment, experience and consistency on the continental

Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams faced relentless jeers from Saudi fans during their 5-0 Spanish Super Cup semifinal loss to Barcelona in Jeddah.The Ghana international had drawn attention before the match by openly criticizing the decision to stage the tournament in Saudi Arabia.â??For me, playing in Saudi Arabia is rubbish, to put it bluntly,â? he said. â??Having to move a national competition to another country doesn't make it easier for the fans to travel.

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is hoping the clubâ??s supporters will turn up in large numbers this Sunday when the team hosts Young Apostles at the TnA Stadium.Medeama go into the game in good shape after a strong run of results, and Tanko believes the energy from the stands can play a key role again. The coach points to the recent home match against Hearts of Oak, where a big turnout helped lift the team to an important victory.The Mauve and Yellows have won three matches and

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed quiet satisfaction with the growing influence of forward Kingsley Braye after his strong showing in the MTN FA Cup.Braye grabbed the headlines after scoring a hat trick in Medeamaâ??s impressive win over Bibiani Gold Stars, a result that pushed the Tarkwa-based side into the Round of 16 of the competition.The coach views the forwardâ??s rise as timely, especially with the team building momentum ahead of their next league outing.Medeama

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is using the last two training sessions to settle on his starting team for the clash with Young Apostles.With the match close, Tanko wants to be sure every player understands the plan and their role before the final whistle blows on preparation.Medeama head into the game in decent form, with three wins and two draws from their last five appearances. That run has lifted the mood in camp, but Tanko is keeping his focus on the process rather than the record.

Playing a host nation at the Africa Cup of Nations often places visiting teams under intense mental strain. The stadiums roar louder, the atmosphere tightens, and every mistake is magnified.Cameroon, though, have long treated such settings as an advantage rather than a burden. As the Indomitable Lions line up against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, they do so with a legacy forged over decades, one defined by a remarkable habit of extinguishing home support across

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is keeping his focus steady ahead of the clubâ??s Ghana Premier League meeting with Young Apostles, stressing that the approach remains the same as every other fixture.Coach Tanko is intent on discipline, balance and execution as Medeama look to extend their strong recent form at home.The Mauve and Yellow head into the game on the back of an encouraging run, with three wins and two draws from their last five matches. That sequence has lifted confidence

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has spoken about the club's determined but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to keep star forward Antoine Semenyo, following what was likely the Ghanaian's final act in a Cherries shirt.Semenyo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, before departing the pitch to a raucous ovation from the home supporters.In a poignant post-match reflection, Iraola acknowledged the imminent

Karela United are on the verge of securing the services of experienced Lesotho international attacking midfielder Tumelo Stephen Makha, with a deal expected to be finalised this week.The playmaker has already arrived in Tamale and has been training with the squad, where his performances have reportedly made a strong impression on the club's technical team.The 26-year-old midfielder brings significant experience, having recently been a key player for South African side Black

Mario Balotelli has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Al Ittifaq, marking another chapter in the remarkable career of one of Italyâ??s most enigmatic forwards.At 35, the former Azzurri striker is set to resume competitive football in the UAE league, underlining his determination to extend a journey that has taken him across Europe and beyond.According to reports from AS, Balotelli will be officially unveiled by the Dubai-based club next Saturday, January 10.The move

Former Bibiani GoldStars striker Augustine Ronald Frimpong has completed his transfer to FC AshantiGold.The experienced attacker arrived in Obuasi to finalise the deal, signing a contract that commits him to the Miners for the remainder of the current Ghana Premier League season.Frimpong's signature represents a significant coup for AshantiGold, who faced stiff competition for the player's services.The 33-year-old forward was a reported target for multiple top-flight clubs,

German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have officially announced plans to launch their first football academy on the African continent in Ghana, with operations set to commence in February 2026.The BVB International Academy Ghana will offer structured football training and development programmes for young boys and girls aged six to 18.According to club officials, the academy will adhere to Borussia Dortmund's renowned football philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on high-performance

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has ushered in the New Year by extending heartfelt appreciation to its corporate partners and signalling openness to new strategic alliances.In a goodwill message, the committee, led by Chairman Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua, specifically acknowledged the steadfast support of key sponsors over the past year.The IMC highlighted several companies for their significant contributions to the club's progress, naming

Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi has outlined his clear pathway to achieving a lifelong dream: earning a call-up to the Ghanaian national team.The 24-year-old, who recently completed a move from Norwegian club Fredrikstad FK to Major League Soccer, says his focus is now firmly on club performance to attract the attention of Black Stars selectors.In an exclusive interview, Woledzi confirmed that representing Ghana has been a constant ambition since his early days in European

Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi has opened up about his long-standing ambition to represent Ghana at the international level, stating his desire to play for the Black Stars is a deeply held dream, not a newfound goal.Following his high-profile transfer from Norwegian club Fredrikstad FK to Major League Soccer, the 24-year-old revealed that the aspiration has been with him since the early stages of his career in Europe."Iâ??ve been wanting to play for the Black Stars

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo is undergoing his medical at Manchester City ahead of his move from AFC Bournemouth.The Black Stars attacker is expected to put pen to paper after his mandatory medical on Thursday, marking a significant step in his football career.Semenyo is joining the Citizens giants for a transfer fee worth £65 million transfer following a standout performance in the ongoing campaign.Despite interest from several top European clubs, the pacey Ghanaian attacker

Ghanaian youngster Douglas Owusu is on the brink of a major career leap after agreeing to join Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade in a landmark transfer, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.The 19-year-old attacker, who has enjoyed an impressive rise in Serbian football this season, is set to sign a three-year contract with an option for a further year, with Red Star paying a fee in the region of 2.7 million Euros to secure his services from FK Radnik Surdulica.All aspects

Nigeriaâ??s Minister of Finance, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, has confirmed significant progress in resolving outstanding bonus payments for the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, clearing the way for the team to resume full focus on their quarterfinal clash against Algeria.In an update issued on Thursday, the minister said the Federal Government, working with the Central Bank of Nigeria, has streamlined the foreign exchange process to ensure players receive their