Black Starlets head coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum has concluded a demanding seven-week nationwide screening exercise aimed at identifying Ghanaâ??s next crop of U17 talents, following the final assessment of 34 players on Sunday.The extensive exercise, conducted in five separate batches, was designed to broaden the talent base ahead of Ghanaâ??s participation in the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Morocco. At the end of the process, 21 players were

The Eastern Regional Football Association (ERFA) has congratulated Mr Abubakar Braimah, Chairman of the Kwahu West Municipal Football Association, following his installation and coronation as the Municipal Wala Chief.The ceremony was held at the Methodist Park in Nkawkaw and brought together traditional rulers, government officials, football administrators and members of Northern communities within the Kwahu Traditional Area. The event was marked by cultural displays and a strong

Swedru All Blacks racked up a convincing 2-0 win over Vision FC on Sunday, December 14, 2025 to make it two wins on the spin in the Ghana Premier League.Ahmed Fathi's team also made it three wins out of four to inch up to 10th in the league standings on 18 points.Clement Tutu opened the scoring for the hosts on 25 minutes and a second-half own goal sealed victory for Fathi's team.David Ofori goal against his own team on 55 minutes not only gave All Blacks the cushion but

Berekum Chelsea recorded a much-needed home victory on Sunday afternoon, edging Hohoe United 1-0 at the Golden City Park in a result that could signal a positive turn in their season.Chelsea had endured a difficult run, dropping points in several recent matches, but they showed greater purpose and organisation to claim all three points. On paper, Hohoe United appeared the stronger side, having arrived in Berekum on the back of consecutive wins, including an impressive victory over

Bechem United boosted their survival hopes with a hard-fought victory over Eleven Wonders in a clash between two relegation-threatened sides at the Nana Gyeabour Park in Bechem on Sunday afternoon.The win ends Bechem Unitedâ??s recent poor run and offers renewed belief, although they remain in the relegation zone. The result, however, moves them to within three points of safety, providing momentum they will look to carry into their upcoming fixtures. For Eleven Wonders, the defeat

Ghanaian defender Nicholas Opoku produced another assured display for Kasimpasa in their 0-0 draw against Genclerbirligi in the Turkish Süper Lig.The centre-back completed the full 90 minutes, extending his run to 16 consecutive matches played in full this season.Opoku earned a 7.3 match rating after a disciplined performance, recording 52 touches and completing 32 of his 40 passes at an accuracy rate of 80.5%. He also won five of his eight duels, underlining his strength in

Ghanaâ??s national phygital basketball team, a project of the Ghana Esports Federation (GESF), will travel to the Unitedâ?¯Arabâ?¯Emirates later this month to take part in the Games of the Future, an annual international tournament that fuses physical sport with digital gaming. The four players and three officials will represent Ghana from 17â?¯toâ?¯24â?¯Decemberâ?¯2025 in Abuâ?¯Dhabi, joining more than 100 nations and over 2â?¯000 spectators at the

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and 2nd CAF Vice-President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a working visit to Ghanaâ??s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, as preparations intensify for Ghanaâ??s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.The meeting focused on areas of mutual interest, with discussions centred on Ghanaâ??s group placement and the logistical and operational

Abdul Fatawu Issahakuâ??s astonishing 65-yard strike against Ipswich Town has officially become the longest-range goal ever recorded in the Championship since Opta began compiling data.The Ghanaian winger produced a moment of remarkable ingenuity during Leicester Cityâ??s 3-1 win at the King Power Stadium, catching goalkeeper Christian Walton off his line with a sensational effort from well inside his own half.Opta confirmed that Fatawuâ??s strike, measured at around 65

Ghanaâ??s Black Galaxies have left Accra for South Africa ahead of their international friendly against Bafana Bafana, set for Tuesday at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto.The contingent, made up of players, technical staff and management, departed on Saturday, 13 December, aboard Ethiopian Airlines.The fixture forms part of the teamâ??s preparations for the upcoming CHAN qualifiers. Coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey has named a 20-man squad for the trip, with the players engaged

Basake Holy Stars will be hoping to continue their recent run of good form when they host former champions FC Samartex on matchday 14 of the Ghana Premier League at AAK II Sports Arena. Holy Stars head into the game beaming with confidence after beating giants Asante Kotoko and picking a valuable point against league leaders Aduana Stars last week. They are the most in-form side in the league at the moment, having lost only one of their last five games, which includes three victories.Meanwhile,

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21. The best sports betting site 1xBet looks back at the most remarkable events in the history of the continentâ??s premier football tournament.The first AFCON and Egyptâ??s triumphThe tournament was first held in the Sudanese capital Khartoum in 1957 and brought together only three national teams: Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. South Africa was originally among the participants, but the team missed

In a defining moment for Arab football, the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 ongoing in Qatar, surpassed the one-million mark in stadium attendance following the quarterfinal stage, setting a new benchmark for regional tournaments. It also signalled the competition's ascent onto the global stage, while offering lessons for Africa.The total turnout reached 1,022,592 spectators as the quarterfinals concluded on Friday, with the mark reached in the UAEâ??s 7-6 victory over Algeria on penalties

Ghanaian youngster, Douglas Owusu, converted a penalty to ensure FK Radnik Surdulica earned an all-important away draw against Cukaricki in the Serbian Super Liga.The 19-year-old attacker started and played for 90 minutes as his outfit held Cukaricki to a 1-1 draw in the week 19 clash at the Stadion na Banovom brdu on Saturday.Cukaricki opened the scored through Aboubacar Cissé in the 19th-minute mark after being set up by Bojica Nikcevic as the host went to the halftime break

Abdul Fatawu Issahakuâ??s extraordinary long-range strike stole the headlines as Leicester City earned a crucial 3-1 victory over Ipswich Town, prompting high praise from head coach Marti Cifuentes.The Ghanaian winger produced a moment of rare brilliance, scoring from inside his own half to double Leicesterâ??s lead shortly before the break. His audacious effort, struck from nearly 65 metres, left goalkeeper Christian Walton stranded and ignited the King Power Stadium.Cifuentes,

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku delivered one of the moments of the Championship season with a stunning goal from inside his own half as Leicester City defeated high-flying Ipswich Town 3-1 at the King Power Stadium.The Ghanaian winger spotted goalkeeper Christian Walton off his line and lofted an audacious left-footed effort from close to 65 metres, capping a fine performance and helping Leicester secure only their second home league win since August.Leicester entered the match under pressure

Hearts of Oak secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nations FC at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, with Hanza Issah delivering the decisive moment in the 69th minute.Issah found the net with a close-range header after meeting a well-delivered cross. Earlier in the game, he had missed a similar opportunity when his header drifted off target, but he made no mistake when the second chance arrived. â?½ï¸Hamza Issah's goal to give Hearts of Oak the lead

Former Ghana midfielder Bernard Mensah delivered a standout performance on Saturday as he played a pivotal role in Al Nasrâ??s impressive 2-0 victory over Al Ain in the UAE League Cup Semi-finals.The former Atletico Madrid star, who joined the UAE outfit in August 2025 registered his name on the scoresheet for the side, solidifying his importance to the team in a crucial moment.The visitors scored in either half of the pitch to secure victory over Al Ain at the Hazza Bin Zayed

Former Ghana midfielder Bernard Mensah delivered a standout performance on Saturday as he played a pivotal role in Al Nasrâ??s impressive 2-0 victory over Al Ain in the UAE League Cup Semi-finals.The former Atletico Madrid star, who joined the UAE outfit in August 2025 registered his name on the scoresheet for the side, solidifying his importance to the team in a crucial moment.The visitors scored in either half of the pitch to secure victory over Al Ain at the Hazza Bin Zayed

Ghanaian duo of Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku were on target for Leicester City in their 3-1 home victory over Ipswich Town in the English Championship.While Issahaku lasted the entire duration of the match, the Black Stars skipper lasted 79 minutes as the Foxes cruised to victory in the week 21 fixture, held at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening.Before this match, both players had starred for the Foxes, with Jordan Ayew scoring from the spot while Issahaku delivered