Former Germany coach Joachim Löw is set to earn �150,000 per month in a short-term deal to lead Ghana's Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with personal terms now close to being finalised.The 2014 World Cup-winning manager is on the verge of accepting the role following extensive negotiations over the last 24 hours, according to multiple sources.Löw, who spent 15 years in charge of Germany and guided Die Mannschaft to glory in Brazil 2014, brings unparalleled
Hearts of Oak defender Baba Adamu has indicated that the team is well-prepared for their upcoming Ghana Premier League showdown with Young Apostles.The Phobians, after failing to win any of their last five matches, are under pressure to return to winning ways this weekend.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Baba Adamu reflected on the last match against Swedru All Blacks and admitted that the performance of the Phobians were not good.â??It wasnâ??t that good, but itâ??s
Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Ernest Poku has revealed that he is yet to receive any official approach from the Ghana Football Association, despite widespread speculation linking him with a switch to the Black Stars.The Bayer Leverkusen star, who is also eligible for the Netherlands and Germany, clarified that he has instructed informal intermediaries to cease contact, preferring instead to handle any international business through his professional management.The 22-year-old noted
Asante Kotoko head coach Prince Owusu has shared an update on forward Johnson Owusu ahead of their Week 28 fixture against Samartex.Speaking before Mondayâ??s game, Prince Owusu admitted the striker is still unlikely to return in time, although there has been some progress in his recovery.Asante Kotoko will host Samartex on April 6 as they look to improve their recent form, having recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five matches."Yeah. The chances
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has advised aspiring Ghanaian coaches to gain experience at the club level before being considered for the Black Stars job, arguing that the current generation is not yet ready to handle the national team.Speaking amid growing speculation over the vacant head coach role following Otto Addo's departure, Vanderpuye rejected calls for the immediate appointment of a local coach, instead advocating for an experienced African tactician."I
Asante Kotoko head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has disclosed that the team is full of confidence heading into their upcoming Ghana Premier League encounter against FC Samartex.The Porcupine Warriors last weekend played against Aduana FC in a tough fixture played at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.After drawing to pick a crucial point away from home, Prince Yaw Owusu insists that it gave his players a confidence boost ahead of their next game.â??Yeah, I think the draw against Aduana FC
Asante Kotoko coach Prince Owusu has admitted his team is still working on their finishing as they prepare for a key league game against FC Samartex.Speaking before the Week 28 fixture, Owusu highlighted the need for improvement in front of goal despite the teamâ??s recent efforts. Kotoko will host Samartex on Monday, April 6, in a match that could shape their push in the latter part of the season.The Porcupine Warriors head into the game with mixed form, recording two wins,
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has shared reasons for his optimism about the Black Stars' chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team's low FIFA ranking and recent struggles.Speaking to Citi Sports following Ghana's drop to 74th in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola rankings, Pappoe pointed to the quality of players likely to make the final 26-man squad as a source of comfort."I don't have an idea as to what is
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team can defy expectations despite their low ranking.His comments follow Ghana's drop to 74th in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola rankings, placing the four-time African champions among the lowest-ranked teams heading into the tournament.Speaking to Citi Sports, Pappoe stressed that with the right mentality and a well-structured
Defending champions Ghana have drawn Guinea, Tanzania and Burkina Faso in Group B in the Girlsâ?? category of the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship.Last year, the Black Damsels posted a 2-0 win over Uganda on home soil to win the fourth edition of the competition.This yearâ??s competition will be hosted by Zimbabwe and will run from 6-10 April.Winners of both the Boys and Girls categories will receive US$ 300 000, with runners-up receiving US$ 200,000 while third-place
The decision to part ways with the Head Coach of the Black Stars was not taken lightly.According to a thorough technical assessment conducted over a period, the team had not been making the required technical and tactical progress expected at the highest level of international football.Despite securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup, recent performances suggested deeper issues.Observers noted clear signs of tactical disorganisation, lack of structural coherence, the absence
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially opened negotiations with former Germany head coach Joachim Low over the vacant Black Stars job, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.This follows the recent departure of Otto Addo, with the GFA moving swiftly to secure a high-profile replacement ahead of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Sources close to the discussions reveal that initial talks between both parties have been positive, with Low expressing genuine interest
Morocco is positioning itself as a serious contender to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final amid recent fallout.The move comes in the aftermath of a troubling incident during an international friendly between Egypt and Spain at the RCDE Stadium. While the match itself ended in a goalless draw, the events off the ball have sparked widespread condemnation.Egyptian players were reportedly booed during their national anthem, before sections of the crowd crossed a dangerous line, chanting
Hohoe United have launched a scathing attack on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after confirming their withdrawal from the ongoing Premier League, citing what they describe as â??systemic unfairness, procedural manipulation and apparent bias.â?In a detailed three-page statement issued on April 2, the club said the decision, taken after an emergency board meeting, was â??painful but necessaryâ? and made with immediate effect, despite being fully aware of the consequences.â??We
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has dismissed calls for the immediate appointment of a Ghanaian coach to replace Otto Addo, urging the Ghana Football Association to prioritise experience and continental pedigree in its next hire.With the Black Stars coaching role under intense scrutiny, Vanderpuye argued that the focus must shift from nationality to competence, stressing the need for a tactician who understands the current player pool and can quickly impose a coherent
Former Ghana defender Hans Adu Sarpei believes the Black Starsâ?? upcoming clash against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be an unpredictable encounter where "anything can happen."Speaking to Joy Sports, the veteran of the 2010 World Cup campaign highlighted the unique psychological and physical atmosphere that surrounds a fixture between the two nations, noting that while England remains a formidable opponent, the specific dynamic of this rivalry changes the
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Continental Finals of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Zimbabwe 2026 will be broadcast live on SuperSport from April 6 to 10 in Harare.The competition, an initiative spearheaded by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, continues to grow in stature as Africaâ??s largest schools football programme.Since its inception, the tournament has engaged over three million boys and girls across the continent, providing
Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah is upbeat ahead of his teamâ??s Ghana Premier League clash against Medeama SC.The Hunters are set to welcome the league leaders on Saturday, April 4, in their Week 28 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Kobina Amissah noted that his team will set up to defend from the flanks to neutralise the attack of the away side.He believes that if his players are able to execute their game plan, they will have
Bechem United midfielder Kofi Tompuo has disclosed that players are feeling good after securing their first away win in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.After failing to win any of their 13 away matches of the season, the Hunters finally secured their first last weekend when they travelled to Samreboi to overcome FC Samartex 2-1.Speaking on the result, Kofi Tompuo noted that the feeling in camp is now great, and players are motivated heading into the upcoming games.â??..the
Former Ghana international Hans Adu Sarpei has warned that the Black Starsâ?? opening match against Panama will be their most difficult challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Joy Sports, the veteran defender cautioned against the growing narrative that the Central American side represents an easy three points for Ghana.Sarpei believes the immense pressure to win the opener makes it more dangerous than subsequent fixtures against England and Croatia.He suggested that
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