Ransford Yeboah Konigsdorffer's impressive start to life at Mainz 05 has suffered a minor setback after the forward was forced off with an injury during a pre-season friendly against Kaiserslautern.The Ghanaian attacker took a painful blow to the face when he challenged for a high ball and was struck by the opposing goalkeeperâ??s arm. Initial signs suggested the impact was mainly around his nose, and after brief treatment the coaching staff decided not to risk him further.Konigsdorffer

Ghana Premier League side Karela United have officially begun preparations for the 2026/27 football season as the club looks to build on last campaignâ??s performances.The team started its pre-season training programme at Nobisco Park on Wednesday, July 15, as the technical team begins reshaping the squad ahead of another competitive campaign.Karela United are expected to use the pre-season period to improve fitness levels, assess players and prepare a stronger squad capable

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens will no longer face Nigeriaâ??s Super Falcons in a scheduled friendly match as part of preparations for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed on Friday night that the highly anticipated West African encounter had been called off.â??The friendly match between Black Queens and Super Falcons has been called off. We continue to prep for WAFCON,â? a statement by the GFA said on Friday night.The

The winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA announced on Saturday, marking another sign of the governing body's efforts to Americanise its flagship tournament.FIFA confirmed that 30 bespoke rings will be presented to the winning team following the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The captain and head coach will initially receive temporary versions immediately after

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has admitted that selecting his final squad for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will be one of the toughest decisions of his tenure.The coach named a 27-player provisional squad for the tournament in Morocco last week but will eventually have to remove three players before submitting his final list.Bjorkegren says the competition for places has created a difficult situation because of the strong bond within the

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious plan to reconstruct the Ho Sports Stadium into a modern, multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex, with a target completion date set for Ghana's 70th independence anniversary in 2027.The president made the declaration during an inspection tour of the facility in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, 2026.The historic stadium, which was built in 1958, has suffered from years of neglect, including a deteriorated pitch,

Former Vision FC head coach Nana Kwaku Agyemang is set to be appointed as the new head coach of FC Samartex, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal.The highly rated tactician is expected to replace Christopher Ennin in the Samartex dugout ahead of the 2026/27 season.Agyemang has emerged as a sought-after managerial candidate following his spell with Vision FC, where he earned recognition for his work in the Ghana Premier League.FC Samartex officially confirmed the departure of Christopher

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has indicated that his players are in better shape than a year ago ahead of the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament. The team is already in Morocco, where the WAFCON 2026 will be hosted from July 25 to August 16.Speaking on the sidelines of the teamâ??s training on Thursday, Kim Lars Bjorkegren stressed that he is looking forward to the start of the tournament, while backing the Black Queens to perform

Medeama SC are pushing to secure the signature of free-agent forward Stephen Amankona as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 season.The Tarkwa-based club have identified the 26-year-old as a key transfer target and are working to bring him in on a free transfer. Amankona is currently a free agent after his contract situation became unclear following a stint in Egypt.A proven goalscorer in the Ghana Premier League, Amankona won the top scorer award for

SV Babelsberg 03 have added further firepower to their squad with the signing of German-Ghanaian forward Jesaja Herrmann, just a week before the new season kicks off.The 26-year-old attacker, who brings a blend of power, athleticism and experience, joins from FC Bocholt and has signed a contract running until 2028.Herrmann arrives with a varied CV, having gained valuable minutes in the Belgian First Division and in Luxembourg, as well as spells in Germanyâ??s 3. Liga with Waldhof

Former Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Amankona has officially parted ways with Egyptian Premier League side Smouha SC, bringing an end to his underwhelming stint in North Africa.The 26-year-old joined Smouha in the summer of 2025 on a three-year deal, arriving with high expectations after winning back-to-back Ghana Premier League Golden Boots. He scored 19 goals in the 2023/24 season and followed it up with 15 goals in the 2024/25 campaign.However, the move did not go according

Swedru All Blacks have completed the permanent signing of talented winger Samuel Osei Kofi from Nsuopun Fidelity, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.The deal is done, with the highly rated attacker set to begin a new chapter at Swedru All Blacks ahead of the upcoming season.Osei Kofi has been a standout performer in the Access Bank Division One League, impressing with his pace, creativity, and attacking threat on the flank.His exceptional campaign saw him score 13 goals

Liverpool view Jeremie Frimpong as much more than a conventional right-back and are already planning to use him in a more dynamic and versatile role.Journalist David Lynch reports that the club do not plan to use him as a starting right-back, or even as a pure back-up in that position, but instead as a flexible wide option who can operate all along the right flank.In this vision, Frimpong is viewed as a high-energy â??utilityâ? player who will spend much of his time contributing

New Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has pledged to build a team capable of challenging for trophies in Ghana and on the continental stage after taking charge of the club.The experienced South African has been appointed ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season as Kotoko begin another rebuilding phase.Speaking after his appointment, Tinkler outlined his ambition to work with the clubâ??s players, technical staff and management to restore sustained success.â??I

New Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says he is proud to join one of Africaâ??s biggest football clubs after officially taking charge of the Ghana Premier League giants.The South African was unveiled as Kotokoâ??s new head coach as the club begins preparations for the 2026/27 season, becoming the latest experienced coach to lead the Porcupine Warriors.Reacting to his appointment, Tinkler described the opportunity as a privilege and praised Kotokoâ??s rich heritage

Ghanaian forward Prince Amoako Junior was on target for FC Nordsjælland in their emphatic pre-season friendly victory over Czech giants Sparta Prague.The 19-year-old attacker played a key role as the Danish Superliga side produced a dominant display to secure a convincing 5-1 win against their European opponents, underlining their readiness ahead of the upcoming campaign.Amoako capped off an outstanding performance by scoring Nordsjaellandâ??s fourth goal of the afternoon,

Promising Ghanaian winger Alexander Amoafo Jnr has completed a move to Slovak top-flight club FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova from Accra-based youth academy ProEdge FC.The 18-year-old joins the Slovak side after spending six years at ProEdge FC, where he developed into one of the academy's brightest prospects following his arrival as a 12-year-old.Amoafo's transfer marks the beginning of his professional career. It represents another success story for the Amasaman-based academy,

Asante Kotoko have appointed experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.The Portuguese-South African tactician joins the Porcupine Warriors with immediate effect, bringing more than three decades of experience in elite football as both a player and coach.Tinkler arrives with an impressive coaching résumé, having managed several of South Africa's biggest clubs, including Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United,

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to redevelop the Ho Stadium into a modern multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex as part of the government's ambition to increase the number of CAF-approved stadiums in Ghana.Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility in the Volta Region, the President said the redevelopment forms part of a broader strategy to ensure the country has at least five stadiums capable of hosting Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Ghana Division One League side VC Warriors FC have taken another step in their drive to build international partnerships after Sporting Director Habib Mohammed held a high-level meeting with HJK Helsinki Sporting Director Petri Vuorinen in Finland.The meeting, which took place at HJK Helsinki's stadium, was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere and focused on strengthening the relationship between the two clubs while exploring opportunities for future collaboration.Discussions