Sudanese giants Al Merreikh have completed the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Enoch Morrison on a three-year contract following his award-winning campaign with Kenyan champions Gor Mahia.The 25-year-old joins the Sudanese powerhouse after establishing himself as one of the standout performers in the Kenyan Premier League, where he played a key role in Gor Mahia's successful title-winning season.Morrison arrives at Al Merreikh with his reputation at an all-time high after being

England players are expected to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Group L clash in Boston despite the legal case surrounding the former Arsenal player.Partey missed Ghana's opening 1-0 win over Panama after being denied entry into Canada because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom. However, he is expected to be available for the match against England after being cleared to enter the United States.Several England

Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the Kuwait Zain Premier League final on June 29 following a special invitation from the Kuwait Football Association.The appointment comes after Artan was denied entry into the United States, forcing him to miss his World Cup-related duties in a decision that drew widespread attention across African football.The final round of the Kuwait Zain Premier League is expected to confirm Kuwait Club as champions of the 2025/26 season,

Germany produced a late comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Group E at BMO Field, with Deniz Undav scoring twice to turn the match around after Franck Kessie had given the Elephants the lead.The result leaves Germany at the top of the Group E standings, with Ivory Coast trailing in second place. The Elephants will now need to beat Curacao in their final group match to confirm qualification to the Round of 32.On the matchday, Germany started brightly and created

Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey scored twice as the Dutch moved to the brink of the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden.The Sunderland forward, who is the elder brother of Ghana defender Derrick Lukassen, was the star of the show after being handed a surprise start by head coach Ronald Koeman.Brobbey opened the scoring after just five minutes, finishing off a swift counterattack following Cody Gakpo's low cross. He grabbed his second 12

The Black Stars face their biggest test of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday when they take on England in a match that could have a major impact on the race for top spot in Group L.Both teams began the tournament with victories. England defeated Croatia 4-2 in Dallas, while Ghana left it late to beat Panama 1-0 thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time winner in Toronto.Although Ghana secured all three points, head coach Carlos Queiroz knows his side will need a much better

England manager Thomas Tuchel has suggested Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start against Ghana as the Arsenal winger continues to recover from an Achilles injury.Saka has been carefully managed since arriving at the World Cup and trained separately from the rest of the England squad on Saturday ahead of Tuesday's Group L showdown in Boston.Although the winger came off the bench to provide an assist in England's 4-2 victory over Croatia, Tuchel indicated he is planning to ease

England winger Bukayo Saka missed group training on Saturday as the Three Lions stepped up preparations for Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Ghana.The Arsenal star remained indoors on an individual training programme as he continues to manage an Achilles problem that has troubled him since March.Head coach Thomas Tuchel took the remaining 25 players through a full training session at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, with Saka the only absentee from the group.The

Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L encounter against England after first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi was officially ruled out through injury.The 29-year-old shot-stopper sustained a groin injury during the Black Stars' dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the tournament.Ati-Zigi was hurt in the first half after a heavy collision with a Panama attacker while rushing off his line to make a vital

Ghanaian forward Kwadwo Asamoah scored both goals as FK Panevezys edged FA Siauliai 3â??2 in A Lyga Round 18 at home.Asamoah opened the deadlock in the 42nd minute with a fierce finish, then struck again just a minute after the break to make it 3â??1 and put his team firmly in control.FA Siauliai fought back hard. Oleksandr Kurtsev equalised for the visitors in the 43rd minute, while Artem Baftalovskiy netted just before half-time to restore their lead at 2â??1. Asamoah

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan believes the Black Stars have every chance of upsetting England when the two sides meet in a crucial Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.England head into Tuesday's encounter in Boston as favourites after defeating Croatia 4-2 in their opening match, while Ghana needed a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi to secure a 1-0 victory over Panama.Despite acknowledging England's quality, Gyan insists tournament football often produces surprises

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi could face fresh uncertainty later in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a French appeals court confirmed he will stand trial in a rape case, raising questions over his ability to enter Mexico should the Atlas Lions progress there.Hakimi featured in Morocco's 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, despite learning hours before kick-off that his appeal against a February decision ordering a trial had been rejected.The 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender

Thomas Partey appears to be in positive spirits as Ghana continue preparations for Tuesday's crucial FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England.The Black Stars midfielder took part in Thursday evening's training session at Bryant University in Rhode Island, joining his teammates for the recovery programme following Ghana's dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama.Partey was all smiles throughout the session, laughing and interacting with teammates and members of the technical

Ghanaian forward Yaw Yeboah held his nerve from the spot as Qingdao Hainiu edged Wuxi Wugo on penalties to advance from the Cup Round 4 tie in Wuxi.The game finished 2â??2 in regulation, with Yeboah central to Qingdaoâ??s fast start and decisive again in the shootout. He created the opener after just three minutes, setting up Liu Guobaoâ??s right-footed finish, before Qingdao restored their lead through Zheng Chuanhuiâ??s left-footed strike midway through the first half.Wuxi

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was booed throughout his side's 1-0 FIFA World Cup victory over Scotland after a French appeals court confirmed he will stand trial in a rape case.The PSG defender was jeered by sections of the crowd in Boston almost every time he touched the ball, just hours after the Versailles Court of Appeal upheld a decision for the case to proceed to trial.Despite the hostile reception, Hakimi completed the match and helped Morocco secure an important victory

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has sent a confident message ahead of Ghana's crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England, insisting the squad believes it can compete with anyone on football's biggest stage.Ghana head into Tuesday's Group L showdown full of confidence after Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time winner secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match.Speaking to Ghanafa.org, Ayew said the Black Stars are fully focused on the task ahead but will

Ghana will head into Tuesday's crucial FIFA World Cup clash against England carrying an impressive record that has stood the test of time.The Black Stars have never lost their second match at a World Cup, a streak stretching across all four of their previous appearances at football's biggest tournament.The remarkable run began in Germany in 2006 when Ghana bounced back from an opening defeat to Italy by beating the Czech Republic 2-0. Goals from Asamoah Gyan and Sulley

Ivan Toney delivered a sharp reminder of his finishing quality with a hat-trick as England eased to a 5-1 victory in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sporting Kansas City, sharpening Thomas Tuchelâ??s selection dilemma ahead of the Group L meeting with Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.The strikerâ??s display came in a low-key but purposeful fixture staged at Swope Soccer Village, arranged to maintain sharpness during a congested tournament schedule.England, who had only recently

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has credited Ghana's second-half substitutions for helping secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After a difficult first half in Toronto, head coach Carlos Queiroz introduced fresh legs as Ghana searched for a breakthrough. The changes proved decisive as substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante set up fellow substitute Caleb Yirenkyi for the winning goal in the 95th minute.Speaking after the match,

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has credited Ghana's patience and improved second-half display for the team's dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Ghanafa.org, Ayew admitted the Black Stars struggled to impose themselves before the break but said the players remained calm despite Panama's bright start."The first half didn't go as planned, but we were patient," Ayew said."They kept the ball