The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed an improved NASCO rewards package for players and coaches in the UMB Division One League for the 2026/27 season.The new package is being provided by Electroland Ghana Limited, distributors of NASCO electronics and home appliances. The company is beginning its second season of expanded support for the second-tier competition, covering matches in Zones One, Two and Three.Electroland is also the official rewards partner of the Ghana

Accreditation is now open for journalists and photographers seeking to cover the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana in Bouake.Ghanaian media representatives planning to travel for the match must submit their accreditation requests to the designated email address by Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.The Black Stars will face the Elephants on Thursday, September 24, 2026.GFA Communicatio

Ghanaâ??s Black Sharks will begin preparations for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers for Senegal 2026 when 20 invited players report to camp on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.The team will be based in Keta in the Volta Region ahead of a two-leg qualifying tie against Nigeria.Ghanaâ??s place at the Beach Soccer AFCON in Senegal will be decided across the fixtures, with the Black Sharks seeking a return to the competition after missing the previous edition.The first

Ghanaian centre-forward Joseph Junior Kwarteng has joined Usce U19 from IMT Belgrad U19 on a free transfer, giving the Serbian youth side a new attacking option.Kwarteng, 18, made the move on 18 September 2026 and has joined Usceâ??s Under-19 team, which competes in the Omladinska liga Srbije. The forward was born in Kumasi and represents Ghana at nationality level.He arrives after a spell with IMT Belgrad U19, whom he joined in February 2026. His move to Usce marks a second

Dunfermline Athletic manager Neil Lennon has praised Ghanaian defender Nurudeen Abdulai following his impressive return to form after recovering from a shoulder injury.The 22-year-old missed the opening seven games of the season after suffering the injury during a pre-season match against Clyde.Abdulai returned in Dunfermline's league defeat to Livingston but has since rediscovered his best form, helping the Pars record victories over Raith Rovers and Queen's Park, as

The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026TM will begin in Azerbaijan on 24 October 2026, giving every FIFA Member Association the chance to compete internationally regardless of its size or football tradition.The tournament is open to all FIFA Member Associations, following a decision by the FIFA Council in December 2025. A girlsâ?? edition is scheduled for next year, with boysâ?? and girlsâ?? competitions planned to be held annually from 2028.FIFA Chief

Ghanaâ??s Black Maidens were defeated 4-2 by Nigeria in a dramatic WAFU B Girls Championship match despite mounting a determined fightback.Nigeria took a two-goal lead, but Ghana responded strongly after the break. Seidatu Wahab reduced the deficit with an excellent free-kick in the 61st minute, before Gloria Adamu scored in the 90th minute to bring the Black Maidens level and raise hopes of a comeback.Nigeria reacted by scoring twice late in the contest to secure victory in

FC Samartex 1996 will look to maintain their perfect start to the Ghana Premier League season when they host Asante Kotoko at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday.The Timber Giants have won both of their opening matches, including a 1-0 away victory over Aduana FC in Dormaa. They have also won their last four home matches and will be confident of maintaining their strong record in Samreboi.Kotoko, meanwhile, head into the encounter after recording their first league victory of the

Mohammed Salisu is hoping to build on his long-awaited return to competitive football after making his first appearance of the season for AS Monaco on Friday.The Ghanaian defender came on in the 90+1st minute of Monacoâ??s 2-1 victory over Lens, bringing an end to a 258-day absence caused by a severe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.Salisu had suffered the injury in January and subsequently missed the majority of the calendar year, including Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World

Mohammed Salisu has described his return to competitive football as an â??amazing feelingâ? after ending a 258-day injury layoff in AS Monacoâ??s 2-1 victory over Lens on Friday.The Ghanaian defender made his first appearance of the season when he came on as a stoppage-time substitute in the 90+1st minute.Salisu had been sidelined since suffering a severe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in January, which ruled him out for most of the year and forced him to miss

Mohammed Salisu made his highly anticipated return to competitive football on Friday, logging his first minutes of the season during AS Monacoâ??s 2-1 victory over Lens.The Ghanaian defender entered the pitch as a stoppage-time substitute in the 90+1st minute, ending a grueling 258-day layoff caused by a severe Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury suffered early in January.His brief but symbolic cameo served as a massive sigh of relief for both club and country, signaling

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has clarified that the government never ruled out sending supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but maintained that no state-appropriated budget was used for that purpose.Speaking to TV3 after an intense briefing before Parliamentâ??s Select Committee on Youth and Sports, Adams defended the governmentâ??s strategy against growing public and political backlash.He emphasized that the administration strictly adhered to the institutional

Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler believes the club has enough squad depth to cope with the absence of several players ahead of their Ghana Premier League clash with FC Samartex 1996.Kotoko travel to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday with concerns over the availability of several players.Philip Amoh suffered a broken leg in the clubâ??s previous match, while Hillary picked up a knock and will miss the trip.Forward Dogo Yakubu is also expected to remain sidelined for at least

Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler has described the Ghana Premier League as a â??very, very difficult leagueâ? as he prepares his team for a challenging trip to FC Samartex 1996.Kotoko face Samartex at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena with both sides enjoying unbeaten starts to the campaign.Samartex have won their opening two matches, while Kotoko secured a 2-1 victory over Heart of Lions last weekend to continue their positive beginning under Tinkler.The Kotoko coach believes the

Newly-promoted Port City FC will welcome Berekum Chelsea to the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park in Kukurantumi on matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League. Port City will be seeking their first win in the topflight after sharing the spoils on the opening day of the season against Ashantigold.Their second game of the campaign had to be postponed due to Medeama's involvement in continental football.However, the Kukurantumi-based took advantage of the free time to engage

Basake Holy Stars will return to the AAK II Sports Arena in Ampain on Sunday afternoon when they host FC AshantiGold 04 in a Ghana Premier League matchday three encounter.Holy Stars made a positive start to the 2026-27 campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks on the opening weekend. However, their momentum was halted last weekend when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Young Apostles.The Ampain-based side will be determined to respond on home soil and avoid another setback.

Aduana FC will be hoping to make home advantage count when they host Karela United at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Sunday afternoon in a Ghana Premier League Matchweek Three encounter.The Ogya Boys are still searching for their first victory of the 2026/27 campaign after picking up a point from their opening two matches. Their latest outing ended in disappointment as FC Samartex 1996 snatched a stoppage-time winner to condemn Aduana to a home defeat.Samuel Boadu

Ghanaian central midfielder Rashid Abubakar has joined Omani club Saham Club after leaving his previous club without a club. The 26-year-old has signed a contract running until 31 May 2027.Abubakarâ??s move was completed on 18 September 2026, with Saham adding him to their squad in the Jindal League. No transfer fee has been disclosed for the move.The Accra-born midfielder has played for clubs in Ghana, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Oman, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan during his