Hearts of Oak midfielder George Paaku has emphasised that the team is heading into their Ghana Premier League Week 25 fixture against Basake Holy Stars with full focus. The Phobians will welcome Holy Stars this weekend in what is expected to be a tough contest.Speaking in a pre-match interview, George Paaku admitted that Holy Stars will be a tough nut to crack due to the teamâ??s quality.He insists that Hearts of Oak will not underestimate the opponent, although they are desperate

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has vowed to lead his side back to winning ways following their disappointing 2-1 loss to Bibiani GoldStars in Week 24 of the Ghana Premier League.The defeat left the Phobians six points adrift of league leaders Medeama SC, dealing a significant blow to their title aspirations. With the MTN FA Cup already out of reach, the league now represents Hearts' only hope for silverware this season.Speaking ahead of Sunday's crucial home clash

Hearts of Oak midfielder George Paaku has noted that he is keen on regaining his top form to help the team in the remaining matches of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The youngster recently suffered an illness and had to spend some time in the hospital, a setback that saw him missing the league matches against Berekum Chelsea and Bibiani Gold Stars.This week, Paaku has trained with his Hearts of Oak teammates as they prepare for their Week 25 fixture against Basake Holy

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has urged his players to remain focused and continue putting in the work, insisting that improvement will come if they maintain their effort.Speaking ahead of Sunday's Ghana Premier League clash against Basake Holy Stars, Dramani reflected on his side's 2-1 defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars and the lessons drawn from that performance."We took lessons from that game. We created a lot of chances in that game, and so we need to keep working

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has issued a stark warning to his players ahead of Sunday's Ghana Premier League encounter with Basake Holy Stars, describing the visitors as a formidable opponent despite their lower league standing.Speaking to Hearts TV ahead of the week 25 fixture at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Dramani made it clear that Holy Stars possess genuine quality that could punish any complacency."Holy Stars are a very strong side. Strong side

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has laid out his tactical approach ahead of Sunday's Ghana Premier League clash against Basake Holy Stars, identifying the opposition's wingers as the primary threat his side must neutralise.The Phobians host their Week 25 opponents at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, knowing that victory is essential to remain in the top four and keep their title hopes alive.Speaking in his pre-match interview with Hearts TV, Dramani warned

â??Ghanaian forward Kwame Peprah stole the show with a brilliant hat trick as Svay Rieng came from behind to beat Phnom Penh 4â??1 in their AFC Challenge League quarterfinal first leg.The hosts struck early through Moses Dyer after just three minutes, but Peprah dragged his side level on 29 minutes, finishing calmly from Ryo Fujiiâ??s pass to make it 1â??1 before the break.Svay Rieng stepped up after half-time and Peprah struck again in the 67th minute, turning the game

Asante Kotoko communications team member Seth Nii Darko has opened up about the financial burden and safety concerns the club faces whenever it travels for court hearings linked to the ongoing case involving the death of supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.Darko explained that club officials, witnesses, and lawyers must travel from Kumasi to attend every scheduled hearing, only for proceedings to be postponed repeatedly.He noted that the situation has

Asante Kotoko communications team member Seth Nii Darko has stressed that the club continues to follow the Nana Pooley case closely and remains committed to the legal process.The Ghana Premier League giants have been seeking justice following the death of their supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, with proceedings still ongoing at the Sunyani court.Nii Darko explained that the club has not stepped away from the case and has been present whenever the court

Fulhamâ??s promising teenage defender, Samuel Amissah, is attracting strong interest ahead of the summer transfer window, with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea all monitoring the 18-year-old centre-back as they prepare for a potential battle to secure his signature.Having stepped up to senior level this season, Amissah has already been named on the bench seven times by Marco Silva, underlining how quickly he has emerged at Craven Cottage.With his contract due to expire

Ghana will face Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in what will be the first senior meeting between the two sides.The match will also mark the first time an African side has played a menâ??s international fixture in Wales. It forms part of Ghanaâ??s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Black Stars have already secured qualification.Coach Otto Addo is expected to rely on several key players, including Jordan Ayew,

Walid Regragui has stepped down from his role as head coach of Morocco with immediate effect after failing to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil. The development comes just months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving the North African side facing an unexpected change as preparations for the tournament gather pace.Sources indicate that Moroccan football authorities have already identified a possible replacement, with Mohamed Ouahbi emerging as the

Bechem United winger Augustine Okrah has declared his readiness for a return to the Black Stars, stating he would be thrilled to represent Ghana in the upcoming March internationals.Ghana will take on Austria (March 27) and Germany (March 30) in two games that are part of the build up to the 2026 World Cup.After a difficult previous campaign plagued by fitness issues, the experienced attacker believes his current form warrants a place in the national team setup.The former Asante

The Ghana FA Cup Committeeâ??s decision to stage the MTN FA Cup quarterfinals at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem and the Cape Coast Stadium is primarily aimed at drawing strong fan attendance, particularly from clubs in the Bono region.Chairman of the FA Cup Committee, Wilson Arthur, explained that the move is intended to keep a significant portion of the fixtures within reach of supporters whose teams have progressed to the last eight.Three clubs from the Bono region,

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

The are expected to wrap up their training camp in the United Arab Emirates after their final Pink Ladies Cup fixture against Tanzania on Friday, following confirmation that the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed.Confederation of African Football announced on Thursday that the tournament, to be hosted by Morocco, will no longer take place between 17 March and 3 April 2026 as originally planned.The continental competition has instead been moved to 25 July

The Confederation of African Football has announced new dates for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, while the Ghana women's national team, the Black Queens, remain stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to airspace disruptions caused by escalating tensions in the region.CAF confirmed on Thursday that the tournament, which will be hosted by Morocco, has been moved from its original window of 17 March to 3 April 2026.The competition will now take place from 25 July

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai scored a sensational brace to lead FK Qarabag to the semi-final of the Azerbaijani Cup. The 24-year-old inspired the Azerbaijani giants to a comeback victory against Shamakhi following a 4-3 aggregate win at the end of two exciting legs.Addai opened the scoring with a low drive finish in the 6th minute at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium, but the visitors responded in the 31st minute through Karim Rossi.After the break, Addai added his second

Former Medeama star Nurudeen Abdulai says he is grateful after scoring his first goal for Dunfermline Athletic in their Scottish Championship clash against Partick Thistle.The Ghanaian defender found the net during the match at KDM Group East End Park, marking a significant moment in his career since joining the club from Medeama SC in September.Reacting after the game, Abdulai expressed happiness about the goal and stressed that helping the team remains his main focus.â??I think