Ghana youth international Mark Kagawa Mensah has arrived in Sweden for a trial with Allsvenskan side AIK, as the 17-year-old attacking midfielder looks to take the next major step in his promising career.The Black Starlets playmaker was spotted training with AIK's first team this week, with the Swedish club evaluating the youngster's potential ahead of a possible move. According to reports, Kagawa, born in 2009, is currently on a trial period at the Stockholm-based club.Kagawa

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has concluded his visit to Morocco, meeting with officials and stakeholders following the controversy surrounding the AFCON final that awarded Morocco the championship.Motsepe met with Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa and other members of the country's football community to discuss the ongoing dispute. The engagement was followed by a press conference in Rabat.Addressing the media, Motsepe

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has called on Africans to remain confident in the continent's progress despite ongoing challenges in football administration, particularly those surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.Speaking at a press briefing in Dakar on Wednesday following an engagement with Senegal officials, Motsepe expressed satisfaction with the strides made so far but cautioned against allowing setbacks to dampen

Ghana veteran Andre Ayew could be set for a dramatic return to the Black Stars fold after Mohammed Kudus suffered a significant injury setback that threatens his availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Thursday that the 25-year-old midfielder has suffered a setback in his recovery from a quad injury sustained in January and will now require further specialist review and potentially surgery.The news has cast serious doubt over Kudus's participation

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has urged the Black Stars to use the pain of missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as fuel for a strong performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Reflecting on Ghana's disastrous qualifying campaignâ??which saw the team finish bottom of their group without a single winâ??Essien acknowledged the disappointment but stressed the importance of looking forward."The good thing in football is you always have the next game to make

Aduana FC defender Abubakar Adams has stressed that the team is determined to end the 2025/26 football season with a trophy.The team currently sits fifth in the Ghana Premier League standings with 42 points and trails league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars by nine points.Although the side can still clinch the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the season, the points gap makes it very difficult.Elsewhere in the MTN FA Cup, Aduana FCâ??s chances of lifting the title are quite

Aduana FC defender Abubakar Adams has expressed optimism about the teamâ??s chances of beating Gold Stars in their next Ghana Premier League fixture. The Dormaa-based outfit is scheduled to host the league leaders on Friday, April 10, in a Week 29 encounter of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking ahead of the encounter, Adams noted that the Aduana FC players have worked hard this week and are confident they will amass all three points from the contest.â??Gold Stars wonâ??t

Nations FC face a crucial test in their fight to avoid the drop as they host Basake Holy Stars at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Sunday.Winless in their last three matches, Nations are under growing pressure to turn their form around, with the team sitting just two points above the relegation zone. Coach Frimpong Manso will be keen to see his side respond after their last league victory came back in March.Defeat could drag Nations into the bottom three, making this encounter

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has underlined the importance of his sideâ??s upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Asante Kotoko, describing it as a crucial fixture for both teams.Speaking ahead of the Week 29 encounter, Tanko stressed the need for his players to deliver at home and secure all three points as they look to improve their recent form.Medeama go into Sundayâ??s game after a difficult run, recording two draws, two defeats, and just one win in their last

Jonas Adjetey is unlikely to benefit from Konstantinos Koulierakisâ?? suspension when Wolfsburg face Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, with coach Dieter Hecking indicating the defender remains on the fringes of the squad.Despite the gap in central defence, Hecking suggested Adjetey is â??still a bit behindâ? in his development.The 22-year-old arrived on deadline day under difficult circumstances and immediately faced criticism, which complicated his settling-in period.

Derrick Kohn has firmly established himself as an important player at Union Berlin this season, and the club have no plans to let him go in the summer.His strong performances have attracted interest from abroad, but a transfer is not on the agenda.Head coach Steffen Baumgart made it clear in a press conference that Kohn is a fixed part of his plans and should continue his development in Berlin. The coach believes the 27-year-old still has significant room to grow, especially in

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Mohammed Kudus has suffered a fresh injury setback in his recovery, raising serious concerns over his availability for the 2026 World Cup.The Ghana international has been sidelined since January after picking up a calf injury during Spursâ?? 1-1 draw against Sunderland. There had been optimism that the extended period out would aid his recovery, but fears emerged after he was absent from early training sessions under new head coach Roberto

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has admitted that the Black Stars are â??not fully readyâ?? for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking during a recent media engagement with Citi Sports, the Minister highlighted a critical void in the national teamâ??s technical leadership, noting that the country is currently without a head coach following the departure of Otto Addo.The Ghana Football Association are currently ramping up their search

Ghana will renew their growing rivalry with Burkina Faso in the final of the CAF African Schools Football Championship after both sides advanced from the semi-finals to set up a familiar WAFU B decider.The Black Damsels booked their place in the final for a second straight year with a narrow 1-0 victory over Zambia on Thursday, April 9 in Harare, Zimbabwe.Led by Sandra Boakye, the defending champions struck early and managed the contest with composure to keep their title defence

Ghanaâ??s Black Damsels are one step away from retaining their continental crown after sealing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia to book a place in the final of the CAF African Schools Football Championship.The defending champions showcased composure and tactical discipline in a tightly contested semi-final on Thursday in Zimbabwe, relying on an early breakthrough to see off their opponents.Blessing Tettey proved decisive, finding the net in just the seventh minute to hand

Ghanaâ??s U-17 womenâ??s team, the Black Maidens, will travel to Lomé on Friday as preparations intensify for a pivotal clash in their bid to reach the 2026 FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup.The squad is expected to depart with a strong and balanced selection, reflecting the technical teamâ??s intent to secure a favourable result away from home.The first leg of the qualifier is scheduled for April 12 at the Stade de Kégué, where Ghana will seek to lay a solid foundation

Former Black Stars defender Edwin Gyimah has lifted the lid on a deeply troubling and emotional chapter of his life, alleging betrayal, abandonment and spiritual attacks from within his own family as he grapples with a dramatic fall from professional football to homelessness.In a raw and explosive interview on Oyerepa FMâ??s Oyerepa Afutuo, the ex-Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United player painted a grim picture of a career and life unraveling at an alarming pace.Once a respected

Former Black Stars defender Edwin Gyimah has lifted the lid on a deeply troubling and emotional chapter of his life, alleging betrayal, abandonment and spiritual attacks from within his own family as he grapples with a dramatic fall from professional football to homelessness.In a raw and explosive interview on Oyerepa FMâ??s Oyerepa Afutuo, the ex-Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United player painted a grim picture of a career and life unraveling at an alarming pace.Once a respected

Seven African referees have been included in the final lists of officials selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the expanded 48-team tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.As preparations ramp up, the world football governing body (FIFA) has released the lists of match officials for the tournament, with seven African referees making the cut.Leading the

A revived prophetic warning about Mohammed Kudus' move to Tottenham Hotspur has gained additional attention following news of a significant injury setback that could affect his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 25-year-old, who signed a high-profile deal with Spurs in 2025, is said to have suffered a relapse of a quad and hamstring ailment that has kept him out since January.Recent reports suggest that the issue might require surgery, which might prevent him from