Asante Kotoko technical director Stanley Menzo has promised that the Porcupine Warriors will give their all as they continue preparations for the 2026/27 football season.Menzo made the remarks after the clubâ??s board visited the teamâ??s pre-season camp in Accra, where the squad is intensifying preparations ahead of the new campaign.Kotoko began their pre-season at the Adako Jachie training grounds in Kumasi, focusing on physical conditioning, assessing trialists and evaluating

Ghana winger Mo Dauda has joined Spanish club CD Lugo from Portimonense on a free transfer, completing a switch from Portugal to Spain. The 28-year-old left winger has signed a contract that runs until 30 June 2027.Daudaâ??s move was completed on 13 August 2026, taking him from Portimonenseâ??s Liga Portugal 2 squad to Lugo, who compete in Primera Federacion - Gr. I. He joins the Spanish side after one season with Portimonense, having moved to the Portuguese club from CD Tenerife

Ghanaian midfielder Kwasi Sibo, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig side Genclerbirligi.The 28-year-old central midfielder left Real Oviedo on 1 July 2026, having joined the Spanish club from SD Amorebieta in July 2024. He is now being associated with a move to Turkey, although there is no indication that an agreement has been reached.Sibo featured in all four of Ghanaâ??s matches at the 2026 World Cup, starting 75% of those games and playing

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side FC Ashanti Gold 04 are closing in on the signing of talented winger Alhassan Benny from Attram de Visser Soccer Academy, GHANAsoccernet.com can report GHANAsoccernet.com understands that negotiations between the two clubs are far advanced, with the Miners expected to complete the deal in the coming days, barring any last-minute developments.The 21-year-old attacker is set to return to Ghana following a spell in Egypt, where he spent the

Former Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Poku is close to joining newly promoted FC AshantiGold 04 as the Miners step up preparations for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, GHANAsoccernet.com can report The experienced forward has left Kotoko and is now in advanced talks with AshantiGold over a move that could see him return to the Ghana Premier League with the newly promoted side.Poku is expected to become one of the notable additions to the AshantiGold squad as the club strengthens

Somali referee Omar Artan has shared his excitement after officiating the UEFA Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.Artan made history on Wednesday, August 11, when he took charge of the prestigious European fixture, becoming the first African referee to officiate a UEFA match.The appointment marked a remarkable moment for both Artan and African football, particularly given the challenges the Somali official had faced in recent months.Artan, who is the reigning

Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who currently plays for Hearts of Oak, has been linked with a move to Hertha BSC in Germanyâ??s 2. Bundesliga.Asare, 34, joined Hearts of Oak from Great Olympics on 24 July 2024 and has since established his current club as his senior football base. The goalkeeper has also featured at the 2026 World Cup, making three appearances and recording two clean sheets while conceding two goals.The potential move would see Asare leave Ghanaâ??s Premier

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens players have responded to the Ministry of Sportsâ?? statement on their concerns, demanding clarity over unpaid per diems, qualification bonuses and the governmentâ??s financial support for the national team.In a fresh statement dated August 13, the players said they were disappointed that the Ministry issued a public response to their concerns without first engaging them directly.The players said they had made repeated attempts to contact the Ministry

VfL Osnabruck head coach Timo Schultz says he is delighted to work with Ghana international Daniel Kofi Kyereh again as the forward continues his journey back from a serious knee injury.Kyereh joined Osnabruck on a free transfer after spending more than three years dealing with the effects of an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered while playing for SC Freiburg in February 2023.The 30-year-old endured a lengthy rehabilitation period marked by setbacks before returning to competitive

VfL Osnabruck head coach Timo Schultz has praised the â??special qualitiesâ? of Ghana international Daniel Kofi Kyereh after the 30-year-old completed a move to the German club.Kyereh has joined Osnabruck on a free transfer, returning to the club after a lengthy injury lay-off. His arrival also reunites him with Schultz, who previously coached him at FC St. Pauli.It was under Schultz that Kyereh enjoyed the most productive period of his career in German football. During two

Belgium international of Ghanaian descent Jeremy Doku has revealed that the unwavering support of Manchester City fans played a major role in his decision to extend his contract with the Premier League giants.The pacey winger has committed his long-term future to the Sky Blues, signing a new contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.Dokuâ??s new deal represents a significant show of confidence from Manchester City, with the 24-year-old expected to remain an

Belgian international of Ghanaian descent Jeremy Doku has expressed his delight after signing a contract extension with Premier League giants, Manchester City.The pacey winger has penned a contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031 and is expected to play a huge role for the club.Doku has established himself as an important attacking option since joining Manchester City, offering the team pace, direct running and the ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations.The

Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah has returned to Al Riyadh, with the Saudi Pro League club announcing his comeback on social media. Its Arabic message translates as: â??Once again, Mensah wears the Al Riyadh shirt.â?The 31-year-old previously played for Al Riyadh during the 2024-25 campaign, recording five goals in 29 league appearances. His return brings proven top-flight experience to the squad after a season with Al-Nasr, whom he joined in August 2025 on a contract due

Wisdom Acquah, the Italian-Ghanaian midfielder at Torino, is the subject of reported interest from Serie B club Catanzaro.The 19-year-old defensive midfielder has been linked with a move from the Serie A side as Catanzaro assess options for their squad. Acquah joined Torinoâ??s senior set-up from the clubâ??s Under-20 team on 1 July 2026, having progressed through the clubâ??s youth structure.Acquah made 31 appearances for Torino in Primavera 1, providing one assist. He

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has already started the process to hire a new head coach of the Black Stars. This is due to Carlos Queiroz's unwillingness to extend his stay after guiding the team to the 2026 World Cup.The veteran Portuguese trainer was appointed in April earlier this year ahead of the Mundial in North America, replacing Otto Addo on a short-term deal.Queiroz, a former Iran and Egypt head coach, was on an $80,000 monthly salary according to the Minister

Asante Kotoko Board Chairman James Osei Brown has urged the clubâ??s players to put last seasonâ??s disappointments behind them and remain focused as they prepare for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign.The Porcupine Warriors have stepped up preparations for the new season under newly appointed South African head coach Eric Tinkler, with the team currently based in Accra for their pre-season programme.Addressing the playing body following their arrival in the capital,

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have strengthened their squad with several new signings as they intensify preparations for their CAF Champions League campaign, board chairman Dr Toni Aubynn has revealed.The newly recruited players have already joined the clubâ??s pre-season preparations, with Aubynn expressing confidence that the additions will make a significant impact when Medeama begin their continental campaign.Medeama have been paired with Congolese giants TP Mazembe

National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah is optimistic that part of the revenue generated by Ghana from the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be allocated to the Authority to support the rehabilitation and upgrading of the countryâ??s sporting facilities.Ghana has secured the hosting rights for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament that will coincide with the countryâ??s 70th independence anniversary.The competition will return to Ghana for the

National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah says the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi will be ready to host matches when the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season begins.The new league campaign is scheduled to kick off from September 4 to 7, 2026, with the NSA working to restore the facility to full functionality ahead of the new season.Yaw Ampofo Ankrah made the assurance after touring the stadium alongside NSA Board Chairman Dr Fred Awaah and the Authorityâ??s

Cameroon reached the final of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 on Wednesday after beating hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a dramatic goalless semi-final.The Indomitable Lionesses held their nerve during the shootout at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium after neither side could find a breakthrough at the end of the 120 minutes.Morocco were left to rue a missed opportunity in extra time when Fatima Tagnaout failed to convert a penalty that could have changed