Newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed admiration for Ghanaâ??s rich football heritage and its long-standing tradition of producing top-class talent.The experienced Portuguese tactician was officially unveiled on Monday evening as Ghanaâ??s new head coach, tasked with leading the team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America on a short-term four-month deal.In his first public remarks after signing, Queiroz struck a tone of humility and purpose.â??It

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has said former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo failed to meet expectations at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), despite continued backing for the national teamâ??s technical setup.Addo, who was reappointed in March 2024, was dismissed after consecutive friendly defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international window.His exit also comes after Ghana missed out on qualification for AFCON 2025, although he earlier led the

Public Relations Officer of Berekum Chelsea, Albert Kwabena Diawuo, has broken his silence following a deadly armed robbery attack on the clubâ??s team bus on Sunday night.The Ghana Premier League side was ambushed shortly after their Matchday 29 fixture against FC Samartex at DUNâ??s Park, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the domestic football scene.The attack left six players and club officials with minor injuries, while forward Dominic Frimpong tragically

Ghanaian youngster David Odurio has been sidelined for three weeks at Barca Atletic after suffering an injury. The former Accra Lions left-back has suffered a muscular injury in the adductor of his left leg, and will miss the remaining two matches of the campaign.The Spanish giants confirmed the defender will be out for 14 to 21 days."Barça Atlètic player David Oduro has a muscular injury in the adductor of his left leg. The estimated recovery time will be between

Italian-Ghanaian forward Kelvin Yeboah continued his fine start to the 2026 MLS campaign with his fourth strike of the season as Minnesota United secured their first away win. The 25-year-old netted the winner as the Loons travelled to Los Angeles to beat San Diego 2-1.Yeboah poked home from close range to complete a thrilling first half, which produced all three goals in the match.San Diego had a great start to the game after Luca Bombino opened the scoring after 8 minutes,

Following the tragic armed robbery attack that claimed the life of Berekum Chelsea midfielder Dominic Frimpong, club captain Prince Anane has urged the Ghana Football Association to implement stricter travel safety measures to protect teams on domestic assignments.The incident occurred on the Bibianiâ??Goaso road at Ashiresu as the team returned from their Ghana Premier League match against FC Samartex.Speaking on Akoma FM, Anane proposed that clubs should be barred from travelling

Grief has engulfed the family of Dominic Frimpong, with his mother struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of her 20-year-old son, whom she described as the family's breadwinner and pillar of hope.In an emotional account, she revealed that the young footballer had been the household's main source of support, working tirelessly through his career to provide for them and secure a better future. Now, she says, that hope has been shattered."He means everything

The mother of Dominic Frimpong, the 20-year-old Berekum Chelsea midfielder killed in an armed robbery attack on the team bus, has painted a heartbreaking picture of her son as a peace-loving and respectful young man who never sought trouble.In an emotional account, she described Dominic as her firstborn and the family's main provider, a role he embraced with humility and dedication."He is very respectful and avoids conflict, something anyone can testify to. Although he

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has heaped praise on striker Kelvin Obeng following his standout performance in the clubâ??s emphatic 4â??0 victory over Asante Kotoko in their Week 29 Ghana Premier League clash at the TNA Stadium.Obeng, who recently returned from a knee injury after joining from Aduana Stars, found the net in the dominant win. Tanko highlighted the forwardâ??s overall impact, noting that his presence has filled a void that troubled the team in the first

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has credited striker Kelvin Obeng with transforming the team's attacking dynamics following his return from injury, after the forward scored in their 4â??0 demolition of Asante Kotoko.Obeng, who joined from Aduana Stars earlier this season, has struggled with fitness issues but produced a key performance in the Week 29 clash at the TNA Stadium.His presence, Tanko explained, has solved a problem that plagued Medeama in the first round."You

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has issued a sincere apology to the club's supporters following a humiliating 4â??0 defeat to Medeama that officially ended any hopes of winning the Ghana Premier League title.The heavy loss at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday dropped Kotoko from fourth to sixth place in the standings, with the coach finally admitting that the championship is now out of reach."I want to apologise to the fans. It was a bad day at the

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has offered a candid reflection on his side's disastrous 4â??0 loss to Medeama, admitting that the outcome was far from what he and his players had hoped for."It didn't go the way we wanted it," Owusu said in a post-match press conference following the Week 29 defeat at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.The heavy loss not only ended Kotoko's slim title hopes but also dropped the Porcupine Warriors from fourth

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has pointed fingers at match officials following his sideâ??s humiliating 4â??0 loss to Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.The Porcupine Warriors were outclassed at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, with former Hearts of Oak midfielder Salim Adams netting twice in a dominant display for the hosts. The result extends a difficult season for Kotoko, who also lost to FC Samartex in their previous outing.Speaking after the match, Owusu

Viktoria Plzen head coach Martin Hysky has praised Ghana forward Prince Adu Kwabena for returning from the March international break as a completely different player, following an impressive display against league leaders Slavia Prague.The 22-year-old earned his first start since early March in Sundayâ??s hard-fought 0â??0 draw, leading the line with renewed sharpness and intent. Hysky believes the forwardâ??s ambition to represent Ghana at the World Cup has fuelled his

Ghanaian defender Kelvin Boateng powered in a first-half header as Austria Wien were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Rapid Wien in the Vienna derby.Boateng scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the center of the goal in the 34th minute, sending the Generali Arena into celebration and giving Austria a deserved lead.Rapid had dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances before the interval, with Austria compact and dangerous on the break. The

German-Ghanaian striker Ragnar Ache struck a crucial second-half goal as FC Koln beat Werder Bremen 3-1 to finally end their long wait for a Bundesliga win.Leading 1-0 at the break through Saïd El Malaâ??s early penalty, Köln were searching for a cushion when Ache delivered on 65 minutes, finishing clinically to make it 2-0 and cap an excellent centre-forward display.Werder briefly threatened a comeback after Romano Schmid pulled one back from the spot with just over a

Ghanaian striker Caleb Ekuban stepped off the bench to score a dramatic late winner as Genoa edged Sassuolo 2-1 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.Introduced on 55 minutes, Ekuban pounced in the 84th minute, steering home from Junior Messiasâ?? pass to complete the comeback and send the home crowd into raptures.Genoa had started brightly and took an early lead through Ruslan Malinovsky, who finished a neat move after being teed up by Tommaso Baldanzi. Sassuolo grew into the game after

Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz will lead the Black Stars of Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being named the new coach of the national team. The former Manchester United assistant coach replaces Otto Addo who was sacked in March following defeats in the friendlies against Austria and Germany.Queiroz arrives with huge experience, having managed several countries at the international stage, including seven-time African champions Egypt and former European champions Portugal."It

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has handed Carlos Queiroz a short-term mandate to lead the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with details of his appointment beginning to emerge.The Portuguese tactician is understood to have signed a four-month contract, with a reported monthly salary of around $100,000. The deal is expected to be reviewed after the World Cup, leaving room for a longer-term decision depending on Ghanaâ??s performance.Queirozâ??s appointment comes

Ghanaâ??s decision to appoint seasoned Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars marks a bold new chapter in the countryâ??s quest for success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The move by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) signals a clear shift in strategy. It places trust in experience, structure, and proven international expertise as the Black Stars look to restore consistency on footballâ??s biggest stage.For a team that has often shown flashes