English-Ghanaian winger Callum Hudson-Odoi came off the bench to score for Nottingham Forest, but his second-half strike was not enough in a 2â??1 home defeat to Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-off second leg.Forest started the night 3â??0 up from the first leg, yet quickly found themselves under pressure when Kerem Akturkoglu put the visitors ahead on 22 minutes to rattle the City Ground.Fenerbahce continued to push after the break and doubled their lead from the penalty

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has cautioned against complacency ahead of Sunday's clash with Vision FC, insisting that the Porcupine Warriors must remain fully focused despite their recent return to winning ways.Speaking to AKSC Media, Owusu acknowledged the importance of building on the morale-boosting victory over Young Apostles but stressed that Vision FC will present a different kind of challenge."It won't be easy," he warned.The coach's

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has opened up on the steps taken to revive his side's morale following the demoralising Super Clash defeat to Hearts of Oak, revealing that honest conversations and unity paved the way for their return to winning ways.Speaking to AKSC Media ahead of Sunday's clash against Vision FC, Owusu admitted the 1-0 loss to their fiercest rivals hit the squad hard."After the Hearts of Oak game, morale was low," he confessed.The

Bibiani Gold Stars' deputy communications and administrative manager Joseph Oti Manu has laid down the challenge to his players ahead of Sunday's massive clash with Hearts of Oak, making it clear that home dominance alone will not be enough to secure a second straight league title.Speaking exclusively to Citi Sports, Oti Manu acknowledged his side's formidable record at Dun's Park but stressed that consistency across all fronts will determine their championship

The draw for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 takes place on Friday, February 27, following the conclusion of this week's playoff fixturesâ??and Ghana will have at least three representatives in the next phase.Kamaldeen Sulemana is the latest Ghanaian to secure his spot after Atalanta produced a stunning comeback to eliminate Borussia Dortmund. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the Italian side roared back with a 4-1 victory in Bergamo to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Sulemana

English-Ghanaian forward Daniel Adu-Adjei delivered a standout performance as Rijeka beat Omonia Nicosia 3â??1 to book their place in the next round of the Conference League final stage.Coming into the tie with a 1â??0 advantage from the first leg in Cyprus, Rijeka had to respond after Muamer Tankovicâ??s early strike put the visitors ahead and levelled the aggregate score.Toni Fruk dragged Rijeka back into control after the break, first levelling on the night from a Tiago

The interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Yaw Owusu, is geared up for the teamâ??s upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Vision Football Club.The Porcupine Warriors are scheduled to host their Week 24 opponent at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, March 1.The Reds are heading into the fixture on the back of a convincing 2-0 victory over Young Apostles.Full of confidence ahead of the next game, Prince Owusu is backing Kotoko to overcome Vision FC to amass maximum

Former Ghana youth star Emmanuel Toku produced an outstanding performance to help Buriram United secure victory over Khon Kaen in the Thai FA Cup quarterfinal showdown on Wednesday.The 25-year-old attacker was the star of the show at the Chang Arena, netting a brace as Buriram United cruised to an emphatic 6-0 triumph in the quarterfinal showdown. Tokuâ??s clinical finishing and lively movement in the final third proved too much for Khon Kaen to handle, as the home side asserted

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has called on supporters to turn up in full force for Sundayâ??s Ghana Premier League trip to Bibiani Gold Stars, stressing that the team needs its number 12 behind it.The Phobians travel for the Week 24 clash on March 1, seeking to build on form.Dramani also acknowledged the backing received in the last outing against Berekum Chelsea, noting the energy it gave the squad. Hearts arrive with two wins and three draws from their previous five matches,

Hearts of Oak midfielder Stephen Appiah Asare is anticipating a tough contest against Gold Stars this weekend when the two teams lock horns in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking in a pre-match interview, the midfielder, who only returned to action last Sunday after a long injury layoff, disclosed that training has been good this week and the Phobians are upbeat ahead of the showdown.â??Coming back from injury is great. Iâ??m very grateful to God for my return. Our preparations

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has played down expectations ahead of his sideâ??s tough away clash with Bibiani Gold Stars, describing the encounter as one that will demand focus, strength and discipline from his players.The Phobians travel to Bibiani on Sunday, March 1, for their Week 24 Ghana Premier League fixture, with Dramani stressing that nothing will come easy against an opponent he knows well.Hearts of Oak arrive in good shape, having recorded two wins and three draws

Former Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu has commended Mas-Ud Didi Dramani for his positive start as head coach of Hearts of Oak.The former Nsoatreman boss, who was linked to the job before Dramani's appointment, stated that early results justify the clubâ??s decision to appoint him.Dramani, who took charge on a two-year deal, has overseen an encouraging run of performances that has kept the Phobians firmly in contention near the top end of the Ghana Premier League table.His

Ghanaian football powerhouse, Asante Kotoko, is on the brink of a major leadership reshuffle, with life patron His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II preparing to announce a new board to replace the current Interim Management Committee (IMC).The IMC, led by Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awuah, has been at the helm since the dissolution of the Kwame Kyei-led board in 2023, but sources indicate that the clubâ??s top hierarchy is dissatisfied with its performance and plans to dissolve it

Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu has broken his silence on being bypassed for the Accra Hearts of Oak top job, throwing his full support behind the club's eventual choice, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.Despite extensive negotiations that reportedly saw Konadu reach an â??agreement in principleâ?? with the Phobians in mid-2025, the club ultimately pivoted to appoint Dramani on a two-year contract.Speaking on the decision, Konadu emphasized professional respect over

Former Asante Kotoko head coach Maxwell Konadu has urged the club to prioritise personality and mental strength alongside tactical competence as it searches for a substantive head coach.The Porcupine Warriors are currently without a permanent trainer following the departure of Karim Zito after a string of underwhelming results that intensified pressure on the technical bench.Assistant coach Nana Yaw Owusu has since assumed interim responsibility while management begins the process

Germany-born forward of Ghanaian descent Ilyas Ansah says his immediate priority remains fully embracing his growth at 1. FC Union Berlin, as the young striker continues to establish himself in top-flight football.The 21-year-old attacker is enjoying a breakthrough phase in the Bundesliga and believes the lessons gained at club level are shaping a crucial stage of his development.With increasing attention surrounding his international allegiance, Ansah has made it clear that his

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has dismissed reports claiming it contributed â?¬12 million to support the Black Stars, describing such claims as â??false, misleading, and without any factual basis.â?The clarification comes after social media posts suggested that cocoa revenues had been used to sponsor the national football teamâ??an assertion the board firmly rejects.In its statement, COCOBOD reaffirmed its core mission of supporting cocoa farmers, highlighting its

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

Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has set his sights on a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team is heading to the tournament with ambition rather than mere participation in mind.The Black Stars, four-time African champions, will make their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, which will be jointly staged by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Having suffered group-stage eliminations at the 2014 and 2022 editions in Brazil and Qatar, respectively, the squad