Ghana's Black Satellites completed their preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship with a 2-1 comeback victory over Semper Fi in a friendly match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday.After falling behind in the opening half, the Black Satellites responded with determination in the second period, producing an encouraging performance that earned them victory in their final warm-up fixture.The match provided Maxwell Konadu and his technical team with one last opportunity

An investigation has been opened into potential match-fixing linked to sports betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a European watchdog identified seven "yellow alerts" for suspicious betting activity, directly contradicting FIFA's own integrity findings.The Group of Copenhagen, an independent international network that monitors sports manipulation under the Council of Europe's Macolin Convention, flagged several incidents during the tournament.Among

For assistant coach Roger De Sa, Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama at the 2026 World Cup was more than just a positive start â?? it was the foundation upon which the Black Stars built their entire campaign.In an interview with Flashscore, De Sa revealed that head coach Carlos Queiroz had identified the opening fixture as the most important game of the group stage, even describing it as the team's "cup final.""We always regarded the opening game against

Amidst the frantic preparation and injury setbacks that defined Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign, one thing stood out above all for assistant coach Roger De Sa: the humility of the players."Their humility stood out. I would not say it surprised me, but it was wonderful to experience how willing they were to work, learn and give 100% every day," De Sa told Flashscore."That included players of massive stature who have already enjoyed great careers, as well as the

The battle for the inaugural 2026 X1 Division One League (DOL) Super Cup has taken shape after the group-stage draw paired eight of Ghana's top-performing Division One clubs ahead of the tournament in Obuasi.Following a meeting involving the Ghana Football Association's competitions department, the DOL Super Cup Committee and representatives of the participating clubs, the teams were split into two groups of four for the competition, which will be staged at the Len Clay

South African coach Roger De Sa has described his role as Carlos Queiroz's assistant at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as "another great chapter" in his career, despite the challenges that preceded Ghana's campaign.In an interview with Flashscore, De Sa opened up about the frantic preparation, the injury crisis, and the satisfaction of guiding the Black Stars past the group stage."It was another great chapter in my career," De Sa said.When De Sa and Queiroz

Ernest Poku could be on the move just one year after joining Bayer Leverkusen, with a number of Premier League clubs now expressing serious interest in signing the Dutch winger.According to a report in Bild, teams including Sunderland and Nottingham Forest have already informed Leverkusen of their desire to explore a transfer for the 22-year-old.A move could happen quickly. The report suggests a departure before Leverkusenâ??s training camp begins on August 1 is entirely possible,

South African coach Roger de Sa, Carlos Queiroz's assistant at the 2026 World Cup, has described Ghana's campaign as "satisfactory" despite the challenges that preceded the tournament.In an interview with Flashscore, De Sa revealed the frantic preparation that went into Ghana's campaign. When he and Queiroz took over, the team had lost six consecutive matches."We had only about 10 days with the team. I visited about 24 cities in four weeks, which involved

The Government of Ghana spent GH¢58 million on the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed.Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said the expenditure formed part of government's approved spending to support Ghana's campaign at the global tournament."To support Ghana's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an amount of GH¢58 million

Salim Musah has caught the eye during Werder Bremenâ??s summer training camp in Zell am Ziller, with head coach Daniel Thioune impressed by his performances.The youngsterâ??s strong showing has strengthened his case for increased playing time when the new Bundesliga season gets underway.After Werderâ??s 2-0 friendly win over Japanese side Fagiano Okayama, Thioune singled out the 20-year-old striker for his impact off the bench.â??Salim is an exciting player. He came

Ragnar Ache is set to make his long-awaited return for FC Koln in their second pre-season friendly as he continues his recovery from injury.The match will mark an important milestone for the striker as he works his way back to full fitness.After a 5-0 opening win over Rheinsud Koln, the Billy Goats now face regional side SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 on Thursday evening, with Ache named in the starting XI.The striker was deliberately rested for the first friendly as Koln manage his workload

Ghanaian youngster Joseph Opoku has expressed his readiness to give everything to his new club, Swansea City. The exciting attacker signed for the English Championship side on Thursday, July 23, after agreeing a four-year deal.Speaking in his first interview, Joseph Opoku assured supporters that he will fight to score a lot of goals and provide many assists for Swansea City."I hope to get a lot of goals and assists. I think I can help the team and I think the team can help

Doris Boaduwaa bagged a hat-trick on Thursday night as the Black Queens of Ghana defeated Malawi 4-0 in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The encounter staged in Casablanca, Morocco, is the final friendly for the Queens before the start of WAFCON 2026 on Saturday, July 25.On the matchday, the Black Queens had a bright start to the contest and equalised in the first 10 minutes.Striker Doris Boaduwaa was presented with a chance

Hungarian top-flight club Ujpest FC have completed the signing of highly-rated Ghanaian youngster Prince Manu Balladom from Benab FC, adding another promising talent from Ghana to their ranks.The 18-year-old, who was born in Sunyani on September 4, 2007, arrives at the Budapest-based club after an impressive rise through the ranks in Ghana and a brief development spell in Turkey.Balladom made a name for himself with Benab during the 2024/25 Ghana Second Division campaign, where

Ghanaian forward Felix Afena-Gyan has completed a permanent transfer from Italian side Cremonese to Turkish club Igdır FK, bringing an end to his three-year spell with the Serie B outfit.The 22-year-old signed a two-year contract on Thursday after an impressive season in Turkey, where he spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Amedspor.Afena-Gyan was one of Amedspor's standout performers, registering five goals and six assists as the club secured promotion to the Turkish Super

Ghanaian forward Felix Afena-Gyan has completed a permanent transfer from Italian side Cremonese to Turkish club Igdır FK, bringing an end to his three-year spell with the Serie B outfit.The 22-year-old signed a two-year contract on Thursday after an impressive season in Turkey, where he spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Amedspor.Afena-Gyan was one of Amedspor's standout performers, registering five goals and six assists as the club secured promotion to the Turkish Super

Ghanaian youngster Joseph Opoku has expressed his excitement after sealing his transfer to English Championship side Swansea City.The winger completed the move on Thursday, July 23, after signing a four-year contract.â??Swansea City is pleased to confirm the club has reached an agreement to complete the signing of winger Joseph Opoku.â??The 20-year-old signs on a four-year deal which includes the option of an additional 12 months,â? an official club statement said.Subsequently,

Swansea City manager Vitor Matos has welcomed new signing Joseph Opoku and backed him to waste no time in adapting to the high demands of the English Championship when the 2026/26 season commences.The club announced the signing of the Ghanaian youngster on Thursday, July 23, on a four-year deal.â??Swansea City is pleased to confirm the club has reached an agreement to complete the signing of winger Joseph Opoku.â??The 20-year-old signs on a four-year deal which includes the

English Championship side Swansea City have completed the signing of Ghanaian winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian club Zulte Waregem on a four-year contract, with the club holding the option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.The 20-year-old becomes Swansea's latest addition ahead of the 2026/27 season after an outstanding breakthrough campaign in the Belgian Pro League, where he scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 34 league appearances.A product of Ghanaian academy

Former Ghana Black Stars goalkeeper and national team goalkeepersâ?? trainer Richard Kingson is in advanced talks to return to Hearts of Oak as the clubâ??s new goalkeepersâ?? coach.According to sports journalist Shaban Mohammed, negotiations between the former Ghana international and the Phobians are nearing a final agreement.The deal is expected to be concluded soon, bringing one of Ghanaâ??s most respected goalkeepers back to the domestic game as Hearts continue to