HONG KONG, CHINA - AUGUST 1: Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City (R) and Andy Diouf of Inter Milan (L) compete for the ball during the Manchester City v Inter Milan - Pre-Season Friendly at Kai Tak Stadium on August 1, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo has expressed his excitement about playing under new manager Enzo Maresca, describing the Italian's attacking philosophy as perfectly suited to his game.Semenyo

Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar José Ã?vora â??Vozinhaâ? Dias has officially joined Chilean top-flight club Colo Colo, receiving a rousing welcome from supporters after delays following the announcement of his transfer last month.The 40-year-old arrives from Portuguese second-division side Chaves, where he spent the past two seasons.Colo Colo signed Vozinha after his standout performances for Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he helped the Blue Sharks reach

Ghanaian forward Koby Arthur has joined English National League side Leamington FC. The 30-year-old signed a deal to join Leamington ahead of the 2026/27 campaign following a successful trial.Arthur, who started his career in England with Birmingham City, has been part of the Brakes through their pre-season exercise, helping the club win the Illum Davis  Foundation Trophy in Guernsey last weekend.The Kumasi-born striker arrives with enormous experience playing in the English

Ghanaian winger Bernard Tekpetey was on target as Ludogorets beat Botev Vratsa 2-1 to make it three wins from three at the start of the Bulgarian league season.The champions edged another tight evening in Razgrad to keep their 100 per cent record intact.Tekpetey opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, timing his run well before finishing clinically to put the hosts in control. Just before half-time, Ruan Cruz doubled the lead, sending Ludogorets into the break with a deserved 2-0

Ghanaian forward Rudolf Junior Nana Mensah is set to join newly promoted Egyptian Premier League side El Qanah FC as a free agent.The 24-year-old striker's contract with Swedru All Blacks expired at the end of June, making him available on a free transfer.Mensah played a key role in Swedru All Blacks' promotion campaign, scoring 27 goals in 21 appearances during the 2024/25 Division One League season.He followed that up with 11 goals in 32 Premier League appearances in

Ghanaian forward Ezekiel Alladoh finally netted his maiden goal in the MLS after scoring a late winner in Philadelphia Union's dramatic comeback victory over Atlanta United.The former Accra Lions striker volleyed home with his sweet left foot after meeting a perfectly-timed cross from the left in the 97th minute.His strike came few seconds after Union had pulled parity through Neil Pierre's thumping header.The visitors had opened the scoring early in the match through

Edin Terzic has thanked Inaki Williams for stepping up after a late injury reshaped Athletic Clubâ??s plans in their 3-0 pre-season win over Burgos.Benat Gerenabarrena was ruled out with last-minute discomfort, prompting the staff to avoid any risks and turning to their experienced captain.Williams, who joined pre-season later following his World Cup duties with Ghana, responded with a goal and more minutes than originally planned. His versatility was crucial as he covered three

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has eased fears over Jeremie Frimpong's fitness after the Ghana international was forced off during Sunday's 4-2 pre-season defeat to Leeds United in Chicago.Frimpong asked to be substituted midway through the second half, raising concerns over another potential injury for the Reds, who have already been hit by several fitness problems ahead of the new Premier League season.However, Iraola played down the incident, suggesting the right-back

Ghanaian left winger Ibrahim Osman is the subject of a transfer rumour linking him with a move from Premier League club Brighton to Championship side Portsmouth.The 21-year-old is the player named in a proposed switch between two English clubs from different divisions. The rumour is dated 3 August 2026 and identifies Portsmouth as the club linked with Osman, who is currently on Brightonâ??s books.Osmanâ??s contract with Brighton runs until 30 June 2029, meaning the winger

Black Queens forward Evelyn Badu believes Ghana will emerge stronger from their 1-0 defeat to Cameroon after vowing the team will learn from its mistakes.Ghana slipped to defeat in their second Group D fixture at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after Marie Gisele Ngah Manga converted a first-half penalty.The Black Queens improved significantly after the interval following the introduction of Badu, who thought she had equalised only for her effort to be ruled out for

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has revealed that former manager Pep Guardiola promised to make him "a better player" before convincing him to join the Premier League champions.The Ghana international completed a £65 million move from Bournemouth in January after attracting interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.Speaking during City's pre-season tour in Hong Kong, Semenyo said Guardiola played a decisive role in his decision

Black Stars Management Committee member Moses Armah has revealed that every member of the committee received $50,000 as an appearance fee for Ghana's participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking in an interview with Medeama FM, Armah disclosed that committee members received half of the appearance fee paid to the players and were not entitled to additional allowances or winning bonuses."Members of the Black Stars Management Committee received only half of the players'

Hearts of Oak striker Mawuli Wayo is on the verge of completing a transfer to newly promoted Egyptian Premier League side El Qanah after the two clubs reached an agreement over his move, GHANAsoccernet.com understands The Ghanaian attacker is expected to finalize the switch this week, with only the completion of the necessary paperwork standing between him and his new club. Once the documentation is signed, Wayo will officially become an El Qanah player ahead of the 2026/27 Egyptian

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren remains optimistic about Ghana's chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), insisting his side can qualify if they reproduce their second-half display against Cameroon.Ghana suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their second Group D fixture at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, ending their unbeaten start to the tournament and leaving qualification to

Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu has called for a comprehensive preparation programme ahead of next year's U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting that Ghana must improve its international exposure if it hopes to challenge for the continental title.Konadu's remarks follow Ghana's disappointing exit from the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, where the Black Satellites failed to progress beyond the group stage after collecting just

Jamie Leweling, the German-Ghanaian winger currently at Stuttgart, has been linked with a move to Roma in Serie A.The 25-year-old, who plays on the right wing and can use both feet, remains under contract with Stuttgart until 30 June 2029. Romaâ??s reported interest comes as Lewelingâ??s market value stands at â?¬40m, although there is no indication that negotiations have reached an advanced stage.Leweling has made one appearance at the 2026 World Cup, playing eight per

Ghana's football history took centre stage on Friday evening as leading home appliance brand BRÃ?HM brought together football legends, government officials, business leaders and sports stakeholders for the grand finale of the BRÃ?HM Honours Legends campaignâ??a national initiative dedicated to celebrating Ghana's football heroes while they are still alive to receive the nation's gratitude.Held at the Alisa Hotel in North Ridge, the elegant dinner honoured five

Paris Saint-Germain have taken a major step towards securing the signing of highly rated Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after submitting an official offer worth â?¬33 million to Parma.The French champions are understood to have made Suzuki their preferred target as head coach Luis Enrique looks to reshape his goalkeeping department and identify a long-term solution between the posts.Parma are reportedly prepared to move forward with the deal, with PSGâ??s proposal placing

Ghanaian teenage striker Jerry Afriyie has emerged as one of the hottest young prospects on the European transfer market, with clubs in England, Spain and Belgium closely monitoring the talented forward ahead of the 2026/27 season, GHANAsoccernet.com Headquarters can report.The 19-year-old, who recently returned to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah after an impressive loan spell in Belgium, is attracting widespread interest following a breakthrough campaign that showcased his immense

Ghanaian teenage sensation Jerry Afriyie is attracting strong interest from a leading Belgian top-flight club ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the highly-rated striker poised for a possible return to the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.The 19-year-old forward, who recently returned to his parent club Al Qadsiah following a successful loan spell in Belgium, has emerged as a coveted transfer target after an impressive campaign that significantly