Belgian winger of Ghanaian descent, Jesse Bisiwu, has vowed to work hard to earn a chance in Barcelona's first team. Following his official unveiling on Tuesday, August 4, the teenager stressed that he will be ready when manager Hansi Flick needs his services."When I was young, I always dreamed of playing for a big club like Barcelona, â??â??so being here is a dream come true for me. He [Hansi Flick] welcomed me very well, we had some conversations, and it's

England and Ghana forward Kirsten Otchere has joined Cheltenham on loan from Leicester U21, giving the League Two club a 19-year-old centre-forward for the 2026-27 campaign.Otchereâ??s move was completed on 4 August 2026 and runs until 31 May 2027, when he is scheduled to return to Leicester U21. The striker has signed for Cheltenham after spending the previous season with Leicesterâ??s development side.The forward has built his recent record in youth and development competitions,

Belgium-born winger of Ghanaian descent, Jesse Bisiwu, has expressed appreciation to his Barcelona teammates for what he describes as a wonderful welcome.The teenager was officially unveiled as a new Barcelona player on Tuesday, August 4, having signed to join the club on July 31.Speaking on his move to the Spanish La Liga giants, Jesse Bisiwu said he is delighted to begin a new chapter of his career in Spain."My first days have been wonderful. I have been welcomed by a wonderful

Ghanaian centre-forward Hafiz Konkoni is the subject of a transfer rumour linking him with a move from Ethiopian Premier League club Wolwalo Adigrat to league rivals Halaba City.Konkoni, 27, is currently registered with Wolwalo Adigrat, while Halaba City are also competing in Ethiopiaâ??s top division. The reported interest would therefore represent a domestic move for the Ghana international.Konkoniâ??s stated market value is â?¬150,000. The rumour was recorded on 4 August

Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren has called on his players to improve their finishing after Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon at the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Ghana created several opportunities but failed to find the back of the net as a first-half penalty from Marie Gisele Ngah Manga handed Cameroon all three points in the Group D encounter on Sunday.The Black Queens dominated large portions of the game and threatened through Doris Boaduwaa,

The coaching landscape across African football is undergoing major changes following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several nations already parting ways with their managers.Cape Verde's Bubista has become the latest coach to leave after resigning to join Moroccan side RS Berkane following the Blue Sharks' historic run to the Round of 32.Algeria have also parted company with Vladimir Petkovic by mutual consent despite extending his contract earlier this

Ghanaian referee Julian Nunoo and assistant referee Theophilus Akugre have been selected to officiate one of the biggest fixtures at the ongoing WAFU B U20 Boys Championship in Ivory Coast.Nunoo will serve as the centre referee for the highly anticipated semi-final showdown between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria, while Akugre has been appointed as Assistant Referee 2 for the clash scheduled at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium.The appointment highlights the growing involvement of Ghanaian

Sion Oppong, the Sweden-Ghana winger at Brommapojkarna, has been linked with a move to Toulouse.The 18-year-old left winger has made 14 appearances in the 2026 Allsvenskan season, scoring twice and providing one assist. He has started 73% of Brommapojkarnaâ??s possible league matches and has played 69% of the available minutes.Oppong joined Brommapojkarna from IF Bromma U17 in January 2025 and has since established himself in the first-team set-up. His involvement this season

Brong Ahafo Region emerged champions of the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Championship after defeating Northern Region 3-1 on penalties in a tense final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The two sides could not be separated after 90 minutes, with the contest ending goalless despite both teams creating promising opportunities.Brong Ahafo came closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half when Mercy Akilvoa's impressive solo run ended with her effort striking

Black Queens forward Evelyn Badu has urged Ghanaians to continue supporting the national team, promising they will respond positively against Mali in their final Group D match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.Ghana's hopes of early qualification for the quarter-finals suffered a setback after a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon on Sunday.Marie Gisele Ngah Manga's first-half penalty separated the two sides, while Badu saw a second-half equaliser ruled out for offside

Black Queens have returned to training as preparations intensify for their decisive final Group C match against Mali at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.The team resumed work on Monday following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon, with the technical team immediately turning its attention to the crucial encounter.The session focused on recovery for players who logged significant minutes against Cameroon, as they underwent light exercises and regeneration work. The remainder

Ghanaian-Nigerian defender Abdul Mumin, currently without a club after leaving Rayo Vallecano, has been linked with a move to Girona in LaLiga2.The 28-year-old centre-back became unattached on 1 July, following four seasons with Rayo after joining the Spanish club from Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes in September 2022. Gironaâ??s reported interest comes as Mumin assesses his next move.Mumin made 63 La Liga appearances for Rayo, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) implemented comprehensive safeguarding measures during the Elite U-17 Girls Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participating players.Ahead of the tournament, the GFA conducted a detailed safeguarding risk assessment covering child protection, player welfare, medical support, emergency response procedures, venue safety and security.As part of its safeguarding programme,

Ghana's quest to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games will officially get underway on Wednesday, August 5, as the Black Meteors open a residential training camp in Accra ahead of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Head coach Desmond Ofei will assemble the home-based contingent at the Erata Hotel in East Legon, with players expected to report at 4 p.m. for the first phase of preparations.The initial camp will feature players selected from Ghana Premier League and Division

The Ghana Football Association has announced head coach Desmond Ofeiâ??s selection of a 31-man home-based squad for the Black Meteors training camp.This specialized preparation phase serves as a crucial foundational step for the national under-23 team as they gear up for the highly competitive Olympic qualification rounds.The call-up features an impressive mix of domestic talent drawn heavily from the Ghana Premier League and lower-tier divisions.In the goalkeeping department,

Asante Kotoko midfielder Seth Kwadwo has commenced individual training as he steps up his recovery process following an injury setback.The 24-year-old enterprising midfield enforcer, who joined the Porcupine Warriors last summer, endured a difficult first season at the club due to persistent injury challenges that limited his involvement.However, with the new season fast approaching, the former Bechem United star has handed the Ghanaian giants a major boost after being spotted training

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