Asante Kotoko interim head coach Hamza Obeng has given an insight into the teamâ??s preparations ahead of their crucial Ghana Premier League fixture against Dreams FC, revealing that progress is being made steadily on the training ground.Speaking to AKSC Media, Obeng acknowledged the teamâ??s recent strugglesâ??only one win in their last five matchesâ??but pointed to encouraging signs in training sessions. He emphasised that the focus is on tactical understanding, communication,
Asante Kotoko interim head coach Hamza Obeng has emphasised the need for patience as he works to rebuild the struggling giants, insisting that steady progress on the training ground will eventually translate into results.Speaking to AKSC Media ahead of Kotoko's Week 31 Ghana Premier League clash against Dreams FC, Obeng acknowledged the team's recent difficultiesâ??just one win in their last five matchesâ??but pointed to positive signs in training."We are looking
 The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that new Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has been tasked to guide the national team to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz was appointed head coach of the Black Stars earlier this month and officially unveiled by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) last week.  According to Kofi Adams, the goal set for the new coach is to ensure Ghana performs better at this yearâ??s World
Ghanaian attacker Brandon Thomas-Asante has reached a significant career milestone, recording 90 goal contributions across his time in English football.The West Bromwich Albion striker has steadily built a reputation as a hard-working and intelligent forward, combining goal-scoring ability with strong link-up play. His journey to this landmark reflects years of development across different levels of the English football pyramid.Thomas-Asante began his professional path in the lower
Ghanaian defender Rockson Yeboah is taking the internet by storm after his breathtaking bicycle kick goal for IFK Göteborg in the Swedish Allsvenskan.The 21-year-old centre-back produced the moment of magic in the 25th minute of Sunday's 2-2 derby draw against GAIS at Gamla Ullevi. With his back to goal, Yeboah launched himself into an audacious overhead kick, sending the ball crashing in off the crossbar.The goal has since been viewed thousands of times across social media,
Former executive council member of the Ghana Football Association, Frederick Acheampong, has confirmed that AshantiGold Sporting Club is defunct following its demotion to Division Two, bringing clarity to the clubâ??s long-running identity crisis.According to Acheampong, after the club was relegated, some stakeholders held discussions about a possible comeback. However, those talks were derailed by internal disagreements rather than a shared vision for football development.â??After
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has shed light on the selection criteria that led to the appointment of veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as the new Black Stars head coach, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams explained that the limited time before the tournament made it essential to find a manager who could make an immediate impact."We needed a coach who is ready to take the team because the World Cup is just around the
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has broken his silence on the dismissal of former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, insisting the decision was a collective one driven by performance concerns and technical assessments.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams acknowledged that Addo helped Ghana qualify for the 2026 World Cup but admitted that "everyone expressed a lot of concerns" about the team's overall performance under his tenure.According to the minister, the
The president of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), John Ansah, has disclosed that despite concerted efforts by football authorities, Hohoe United could not be persuaded to reverse their decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League.Hohoe United officially pulled out of the 2025/26 season in April 2026, citing unfair treatment, poor officiating, and a three-match home ban imposed by the Ghana Football Association following disciplinary action after their controversial
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is facing mounting concerns over his form and lack of playing time just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 32-year-old has featured for only 13 minutes across his last two matches for Villarreal, playing 12 minutes against Real Oviedo and just one minute in the recent clash with Celta Vigo.Partey, who joined Villarreal on a free transfer from Arsenal in the summer of 2025, has struggled to secure a regular starting role. He has made 16 La Liga
Ghana Premier League side Medeama Sporting Club have appointed renowned Ghanaian broadcaster Benjamin William Graham as their Communications Director.  The appointment announced on Tuesday night indicated that Willie Graham commences his new role immediately.  â??Medeama Sporting Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Benjamin William Graham as the club's new Communications Director, effective immediately,â? an official club notice said.  The
Asante Kotoko have handed opportunities to three young players as they stepped up preparations for their Ghana Premier League fixture against Dreams FC in Accra.Lawson Kyei-Manu, Abu Adams and Takyi Addison, all members of the clubâ??s youth side, trained with the senior squad on Tuesday as the Porcupine Warriors look to reset after a difficult run.Kotoko head into the game seeking a response following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Medeama SC in their last league outing.The league had
FIFA is considering changes to its suspension rules ahead of this summerâ??s World Cup, with plans to introduce an additional amnesty stage for accumulated yellow cards.The proposal would see all bookings cleared at the end of the group stage, in addition to the existing reset after the quarter-finals. The move is aimed at reducing the risk of players missing key matches due to suspensions.Under the current system, players who receive two yellow cards before the semi-finals are
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says consistent engagement with Ghanaâ??s national teams has played a key role in their recent improvement.Adams, in an interview on Asempa FM, explained that his approach focuses on maintaining close contact with players and technical teams rather than relying solely on administrative oversight.He noted that the strategy has been applied across multiple national sides, not just the Black Stars, pointing to the Black Queens
Four matches have been selected for live broadcast on Matchday 28 of the 2025/26 Access Bank Division One League.The headline fixture will see Techiman Liberty Youth host Legon Cities at the Ohene Ameyaw Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The game will be shown live across multiple platforms, including AFA, Metro TV, Original TV, Adom TV, Joy Prime, and Kessben TV.In Zone Three, three matches will be broadcast live. Na God FC take on True Democracy at the Tuba Astro Turf at 10:00 am
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has praised Ghanaian football supporters for their crucial role in the Black Starsâ?? successful qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing fans as the true driving force behind the teamâ??s turnaround.Ghana endured a difficult start to the qualifying series but eventually recovered strongly to secure a place at the global tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The qualification
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has strongly denied allegations that he personally orchestrated the dismissal of former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.Otto Addo, who returned to the Black Stars job in March 2024, was relieved of his duties following Ghanaâ??s back-to-back defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international break.His exit came just months after successfully guiding Ghana to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking intense
FIFA is preparing to introduce new disciplinary measures aimed at improving on-field behaviour, with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.One of the key proposals could see players punished for covering their mouths during conversations on the pitch. The gesture, now common in modern football, has often made it difficult to detect inappropriate comments, including insults or discriminatory language. Under the proposed rule, such actions could attract sanctions, with reports suggesting
Chipolopolo legend Kalusha Bwalya has paid tribute to Zambiaâ??s fallen heroes as the nation marked 33 years since the 1993 Gabon air disaster.On April 27, 1993, a Zambian Air Force plane carrying the national team crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Libreville, killing 30 people, including 18 players and officials. The squad had been travelling to Senegal for a World Cup qualifier in what remains one of the darkest moments in African football history."Today
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected media reports suggesting that newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns as much as $100,000 per month.He insists the figures being circulated are inaccurate, adding that the Portuguese tacticianâ??s actual monthly salary is lower than what has been widely reported.Speaking on Asempa FMâ??s Ekosii Sen, the Buem MP clarified that full details of Queirozâ??s remuneration will be made public
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