Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil has underscored the importance of having a fully fit squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that injuries to key players could derail the countryâ??s ambitions.With fewer than four months to the start of the tournament, concerns remain over the fitness of several first-team regulars. Mohammed Kudus is currently sidelined with an injury, while Francis Abu and Mohammed Salisu are also expected to miss the global showpiece.However,

In an exclusive interview, six-time African Womenâ??s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala reflects on her incredible journey from the streets of Lagos to global football superstardom.Exploring her deep Nigerian roots, her triumphs in Europe, and her new chapter with Al Hilal in the Saudi Women's Premier League, Oshoala reveals that her true legacy lies in empowering the next generation of African girls.There is a grounding force that tethers the worldâ??s

Azerbaijan-based Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai has disclosed that he grew up idoilising former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard. Although he confessed being a Liverpool fan, Addai says he watched the Belgian religiously as he shaped his style."Hazard was the one I watched the most. He doesn't look flashy at first glance but his speed, dribbling, strength and power. I try to learn from him,' he told 3Sports.While admitting to his love for Hazard, the 24-year-old also

Ghana forward Kamaldeen Sulemana climbed off the bench to help Atalanta Bergamo beat Borussia Dortmund and reach the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League in a dramatic encounter at the Gewiss Stadium. The 24-year-old replaced Nikolas Zalewski with five minutes of normal time remaining and the game levelled at 3-3 on aggregate.The Italians the sneaked into the last 16 following a 98th minute penalty from Lazar Samardzic.Dortmund had travelled to Italy with a 2-0 lead but were