Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams is set to establish a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to oversee Ghana's preparations for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.The committee is expected to coordinate all aspects of the tournament, including infrastructure, logistics, accommodation, security, marketing and competition operations, as Ghana gears up to host Africa's top youth football competition.Attention has now shifted to the continental

Hapoel Tel Aviv president Edmond Safra has arrived in Belgrade to seal a move for Ghanaian forward Douglas Owusu from Red Star Belgrade.Owusu, who was born in Cape Coast and represents both Ghanaian and Serbian football backgrounds remains under contract until 2028.However, his outstanding performance for Red Star Belgrade last term has caught the attention of several clubs in Europe, with the Israeli club no exception.GHANAsoccernet.com understands Hapoel Tel Aviv have reached

Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu has defended the role of supporter pressure in football, insisting that criticism from fans is necessary to help improve standards despite Ghana's disappointing campaign at the 2026 WAFU U-20 Championship.His remarks come in the wake of Ghana's early exit from the tournament in Ivory Coast after the Black Satellites failed to progress beyond the group stage.The four-time champions finished third in Group B with just two points

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have completed the signing of highly-rated right-back Ebenezer Adade from Dreams FC ahead of the 2026/27 football campaign.Adade, one of the experienced players in the Ghanaian top-flight penned a three-year contract, keeping him at the Tarkwa-based club until 2029, as Medeama continue to strengthen their squad for the defence of their Premier League crown and their return to the CAF Champions League.The Yellow and Mauve have been active

The Ghana Football Association's Talent Identification Programme (TID) continues this week with the final phase of the 2026 Elite Academy Schools selection moving to the Brong Ahafo and Ashanti Regions.The exercise will take place at Nana Ofosu Gyeabour Park in the Brong Ahafo Region and Urban Park in the Ashanti Region, where 72 talented boys and girls will undergo final assessments after impressing during the earlier stages of the nationwide scouting programme.Participants

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will conduct the official draw for the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship on Friday, August 7, at its headquarters in Accra.The ceremony will be attended by Chairman of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship Committee, Hon. Eric Edem Agbana, members of the organising committee and GFA officials, as the 10 Regional Football Association U-19 Select Teams learn their group-stage opponents.This year's championship will be held from August 24 to September

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has challenged Kurt Okrakuâ??s evaluation of the Black Starsâ?? performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that reaching the Round of 32 should not be celebrated as a significant accomplishment for Ghana.Ghana progressed from the group stage of the tournament for the first time since 2010 but were eliminated in the Round of 32 after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.Following the teamâ??s exit, GFA President

Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo has called on the current generation of Black Stars players to demonstrate greater commitment and sacrifice whenever they represent the national team.The former Hearts of Oak winger believes Ghana showed encouraging signs at the start of the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America but failed to maintain that momentum as the tournament progressed.Polo, a member of Ghana's 1982 Africa Cup of Nations-winning side, attributed

Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo has attributed the countryâ??s recent struggles in football to technical deficiencies rather than administrative failures, insisting that more attention must be given to coaching development and the preservation of Ghanaâ??s football identity.The former Hearts of Oak star acknowledged the efforts of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in establishing structures aimed at improving the game but believes the lack of tangible results suggests

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has announced plans for a private sector-led partnership that will see the "Visit Ghana" brand feature on the front of Sunderland AFC's jerseys during the 2026/27 English Premier League season.The initiative forms part of a major tourism promotion campaign aimed at showcasing Ghana to a global audience through one of the world's most-watched football leagues.Addressing the 37th sitting of Parliament, Mr Bagbin

Swiss-Ghanaian midfielder Tyron Owusu endured a nightmare start as Luzern were beaten 3-0 by Sion at Stade de Tourbillon.The match changed almost immediately when VAR upgraded an early challenge and Owusu was sent off after just three minutes, leaving Luzern to play the rest of the game with 10 men.Sion took full advantage of the extra space and struck first through Donat Rrudhani in the ninth minute, before controlling the contest with long spells of pressure. Luzern tried to respond

Italian-Ghanaian forward Enoch Owusu delivered the decisive blow as St Gallen edged FC Vaduz 3-2 in a lively Super League clash in Liechtenstein.The visitors struck first through Aliou Balde in the opening minute, but Vaduz hit back and briefly led after Juan Cabreraâ??s close-range finish, before Owusu changed the game late on.The 21-year-old came off the bench and immediately made an impact, pulling St Gallen level with a fine finish from distance in the 72nd minute.He then

Ghana centre-forward Dennis Tetteh is without a club after leaving Iraqâ??s Al-Nasiriyah FC, bringing his spell with the side to an end on 3 August 2026.The 31-year-old joined Al-Nasiriyah from Golan SC on 1 August 2025, completing that move as a free transfer. He has now departed the Iraqi club, with no transfer fee recorded for his exit.Tetteh, who was born in Accra and stands 1.85m tall, is a right-footed striker. His departure leaves him available after a career that has

Hosts Morocco secured top spot in Group A at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) despite being held to a goalless draw by Senegal in Rabat on Monday.The Atlas Lionesses were denied a third consecutive victory after Senegal goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye saved two second-half penalties to ensure the points were shared.Despite the frustration, Morocco finished the group stage unbeaten with seven points, one ahead of Algeria, who defeated Kenya 2-0 to claim second place and

Algeria secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Monday after beating Kenya 2-0 to finish second in Group A behind hosts Morocco.The North Africans laid the foundations for victory with two first-half goals and then produced a disciplined defensive display after the break to seal their place in the knockout stages.Captain Marine Defeur opened the scoring with a superb free-kick before Lynda Bendris capitalised on a goalkeeping

Ghanaian defensive midfielder Isaac Twum has joined Norwegian club Frde from Fjra on a free transfer, adding a 28-year-old central midfielder to the squad ahead of the new season.Twumâ??s move was completed on 3 August 2026, with the player switching clubs within Norway. The transfer takes him to Frde, who compete in the Norsk Tipping-Ligaen avd. 3.The deal does not involve a transfer fee, with Twum arriving at his new club as a free agent. No contract length has been disclosed,

Ghanaian winger Kelvin Nkrumah is the subject of a reported move from Medeama to Porto, with the Portuguese club linked with the 18-year-old left winger.Nkrumah has been with Medeamaâ??s first team since joining from Medeama II in January 2024. He has made 57 appearances in Ghanaâ??s Premier League, scoring three goals and providing two assists.The teenager was part of the Medeama side that won the Ghanaian championship in the 2025-26 season, the first senior honour recorded

Algeria have begun the search for a new national team head coach after officially parting ways with Vladimir Petkovic and his technical staff by mutual agreement.The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed the decision in a statement on Monday, bringing an end to Petkovic's 29-month tenure at the helm of the Desert Foxes.In its statement, the FAF announced that the decision to end Petkovic's contract had been reached amicably."The Algerian Football Federation

Berekum Chelsea have completed the signing of former Karela United and Medeama SC forward Diawisie Taylor on a permanent deal, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The 24-year-old striker returns to Ghana after a spell in Egypt with Modern Future FC, which included a loan stint at Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh. Taylor is a familiar name to Ghana Premier League fans, having won the top scorer award in the 2020-21 season with 18 goals in 31 appearances for Karela United.Taylor previously had

FC Samartex centre-back James Sowernu has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Timber Giants until 2028, securing the defender's long-term future at the club.The centre-back has committed his future to the Ghana Premier League side after agreeing to fresh terms, a move that represents a major boost for FC Samartex as they retain one of their key defensive players.Sowernu has been an important figure in Samartex's backline with his consistent performances,