Hearts of Oak legend Ishmael Addo believes the Ghana Premier League has not produced a striker as clinical as he was during his heyday, insisting he has yet to see a forward in the local game who matches his finishing ability.Addo, who won the Ghana Premier League top scorer award for three consecutive seasons from 1999 to 2001, made the comments in a recent interview.The former Hearts hitman was unequivocal about his standing in Ghanaian football history.â??I don't think

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC and record title holders Hearts of Oak have both entered the race to sign Hohoe United captain Usman Safianu ahead of the 2026/27 season.The battle for the 25-year-old midfielder's signature is officially on, with both clubs looking to bolster their squads for the upcoming campaign.Safianu has been one of the standout performers for Hohoe United despite the club's struggles in the Ghana Premier League. The midfielder scored four

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan launched a scathing attack on the officiating following the Pharaohs' dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina, claiming the Round of 16 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup had been unfairly decided.The Pharaohs appeared on course for one of the biggest upsets of the tournament after establishing a two-goal advantage against the defending champions.However, Argentina mounted a late comeback to book their place in the quarter-finals, leaving Egypt's

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has declared that he will not watch another match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming match officials treated his team unfairly during their dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 loss to Argentina.The Pharaohs looked on course for one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history after taking a 2-0 lead through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico. However, Argentina mounted a remarkable late comeback, with Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez all scoring

Egypt forward Mostafa "Zico" Mohamed has blamed what he described as unfair refereeing for the Pharaohsâ?? dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Egyptian attacker was one of his sideâ??s standout performers against the defending champions, scoring twice during a thrilling contest.However, one of his goals was ruled out following a VAR review, a decision that proved pivotal as Argentina fought back from two goals down to

Asempa FM's Ultimate Sports Show host Obeng Kwaku Andy, popularly known as Papa Myxtro, has strongly denied reports claiming he accused Black Stars players of engaging with prostitutes during Ghana's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars were knocked out of the tournament after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, bringing an end to their World Cup journey.In the aftermath of the elimination, Kwaku Andy, while presenting his report on Asempa

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has firmly denied allegations that it demanded money from Black Stars forward Prince Owusu in exchange for his inclusion in Ghana's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The allegations, which circulated on social media and were attributed to a purported relative of the striker, claimed Owusu had been asked to surrender a percentage of his potential earnings from his World Cup call-up to officials of the Association.In a statement issued on

Brondby IF sporting director Julius Ohnesorge says the club's decision to part ways permanently with Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Yeboah was made in the best interests of both parties.The 23-year-old completed a permanent transfer to Romanian side CS Corvinul Hunedoara after returning from a season-long loan spell at Swedish club Halmstads BK.Commenting on the move, Ohnesorge said Brondby maintained open communication with Yeboah throughout the process before agreeing on a solution

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Yeboah has completed a permanent move to Romanian club CS Corvinul Hunedoara from Danish side Brøndby IF.The 23-year-old returns to Romanian football two years after leaving CFR Cluj to join Brondby in the summer of 2023.Yeboah struggled for regular playing time during his spell in Denmark, making 10 appearances for the Danish Superliga outfit.In a bid to gain more first-team experience, the striker spent time on loan at Vejle Boldklub before joining

Egyptâ??s FIFA World Cup 2026 journey has come to an end after the Pharaohs suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter on Tuesday.The African side looked set to produce one of the biggest surprises of the tournament after building a two-goal lead, but Argentina mounted a dramatic comeback to secure their place in the quarter-finals.The victory also marked a historic moment for Argentina, as it became the first time

Brandon Antwi Sarpong has completed a permanent transfer from former Ghana Premier League side Nations FC to Libyan Premier League club Al-Madina SC.The 21-year-old midfielder has officially committed to a two-year contract with the Tripoli-based outfit following a stellar campaign in the domestic football league.Sarpong was a pivotal figure for Nations FC during the 2025/26 season, anchoring the midfield and driving the team to historic success.His commanding performances were

Namibian referee Antsino Ndemugwanitha Twanyanyukwa has been appointed to oversee Ghanaâ??s crucial FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifying second-leg encounter against Senegal in Accra.The decisive fixture will be played on Saturday, July 11, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 GMT as both teams compete for one of Africaâ??s qualification spots for the global tournament.The Black Maidens are aiming to secure a positive result on home soil after

Ghana Premier League side Bechem United are in advanced negotiations to hand forward Mohammed Aminu a new contract extension.According to reports from sports journalist Shaban Mohammed, the club is now moving rapidly to lock down his signature before the new domestic campaign kicks off.Management initiated talks with the player's representatives after his performances convinced the technical bench of his undeniable value to the frontline.Securing the attacker's future

Ghanaâ??s Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says his team is ready to rise to the occasion as they prepare for a decisive second-leg encounter against Senegal in their bid to qualify for the FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup.The two sides meet at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, with Ghana needing a strong performance on home soil to secure one of Africaâ??s qualification places for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup.Ghana earned a crucial draw in the first

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Port City FC have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Gideon Waja to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming top-flight football campaign.The high-profile transfer was confirmed on Tuesday by sports journalist Shaban Mohammed.Waja, an exceptionally talented central midfielder, makes a highly anticipated return to domestic football where he previously established himself as a household name.He famously captained the West African

Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC have agreed a deal with Heart of Lions for the transfer of highly-rated defensive midfielder Etse Dogli, sources close to negotiations have confirmed.The two top-flight clubs successfully concluded negotiations regarding the transfer fee, clearing the path for the Tarkwa-based outfit to open direct talks with the player.Discussions over personal terms, including contract duration and salary structure, are currently underway, with all parties

Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea FC have appointed former Bechem United manager Kwaku Danso as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 football season.The experienced domestic tactician joins the former league champions to take over technical duties following the departure of Samuel Boadu, who recently left the Berekum-based club to join regional rivals Aduana FC.Danso arrives with significant local pedigree, having previously managed Bechem United in the top flight,

National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has questioned Ghana's investment in football infrastructure following public criticism over the condition of the playing surface at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.His comments come after viral images and videos showed groundsmen carrying out maintenance work on the Kumasi stadium's pitch using methods that sparked widespread debate on social media."What on earth are we investing monies we get from the

Ghana international Prince Osei Owusu has distanced himself from allegations circulating on social media claiming he was excluded from the Black Stars after refusing to hand over a portion of his appearance fees and bonuses to officials of the Ghana Football Association.The claims surfaced in a viral video featuring a woman who identified herself as the striker's aunt. In the video, she alleged that Owusu was asked to surrender 70 percent of his appearance fee and winning bonus

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has expressed his readiness to take over as head coach of the Black Stars if approached by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), while urging the country's football authorities to adopt a long-term strategy for rebuilding the national team.The future of current Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz remains uncertain after Ghana's elimination from the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, who was appointed on a short-term contract in