CAF will officially set the qualifying process for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in motion when it conducts the preliminary round draw on Thursday, beginning at 12:00 GMT live on CAF TV.The draw will mark the first procedural step toward the next continental finals, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.The draw will determine the matchups for the preliminary round, a stage reserved for the lowest-ranked nations in the latest FIFA World Rankings.Twelve teams

Andre Ayew has acknowledged that he is still some distance away from peak condition following his recent move to NAC Breda, but the experienced forward remains confident and measured as he works towards full match fitness.The Ghana captain made his debut for the Dutch side last weekend and admits that, while he maintained his conditioning during his time without a club, nothing can truly replicate the demands of competitive football.Ayew, however, is approaching the process with

Andre Ayew has opened up on the reasons behind his decision to join NAC Breda, revealing that the strong Ghanaian presence at the Dutch club played a decisive role in his short-term move to the Eredivisie side.The former Ghana captain recently signed a six-month deal with NAC Breda following the expiration of his contract at French Ligue 1 outfit Le Havre. Despite attracting interest from clubs across different continents, Ayew said the project presented by NAC Breda, coupled with

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has sought to clear the air surrounding his goalkeeping selections, insisting that Solomon Agbasiâ??s absence from the squad in the win over Hohoe United was a deliberate welfare decision and not a reflection of his status or form.Speaking on Asempa FM, Dramani revealed that the decision to leave Agbasi out of the matchday squad was aimed at giving the goalkeeper a complete mental and physical reset after a demanding run of matches.â??Solomon

Ghana international Andre Morgan Ayew has expressed delight after helping NAC Breda to secure an important away draw on his debut.The former Black Stars captain marked his long-awaited return to competitive football at the weekend after making his first appearance for NAC Breda in a hard-fought 0-0 draw against FC Groningen in the Dutch Eredivisie.The experienced forward was introduced in the 57th minute of the round 18 encounter at the Euroborg Stadium, replacing French youngster

Algeria are reportedly set to formally submit a protest to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their quarter-final defeat to Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Desert Foxes were booted out of the continental showpiece on Saturday after succumbing to a 2-0 quarterfinals defeat to Nigeria in a highly competitive clash.Goals from Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams were enough for the Super Eagles to qualify at the expense

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez stressed that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be his last after being eliminated by Nigeria in the quarter-finals.The Desert Foxes were booted out of the continental showpiece on Saturday after succumbing to a 2-0 quarterfinals defeat to Nigeria in a highly competitive clash.Goals from Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams were enough for the Super Eagles to qualify at the expense of their North African counterparts.The West African giants

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has called for both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbetsi to be included in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Asare has been Ghanaâ??s first-choice goalkeeper since his debut in March 2025, playing a key role throughout the World Cup qualifiers.However, the former Great Olympics shot-stopper has struggled for regular club minutes after sustaining an injury during an international friendly against South Korea in November last

The Chairman of Sekondi Eleven Wise FC, Dr. Spio Garbrah, has decided to relinquish his role at the club, bringing an end to his three-year spell.As part of the transition process, Spio Garbrah, an astute Ghanaian businessman, is stepping down ahead of time to pave the way for the commencement of the legal transfer of ownership of the club.Eleven Wise currently sit in 10th position on the Division One League table in Zone 2, accumulating 17 points after 15 matches in the campaign.And

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito says he would walk away from the club with pride should he be sacked. The former Black Satellites head trainer's future at the club has been left in doubt due to his inconsistent performance of the club.The Reds were held to a goalless draw against relegation-threatened side Berekum Chelsea in the Matchday 18 games at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.Speaking to the media after Kotokoâ??s game, Zito pointed to silverware already won

GHANAsoccernet.com reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.The details below capture the minutes and the players' performances over the weekend ENGLANDIn the FA Cup, Antoine Semenyo scored on his debut for Manchester City in their 10-1 win over Exeter. He was also adjudged Man of the Match after the game.Jordan Ayew saw 20 minutes of action for Leicester

Promotion hopefuls Semper Fi FC were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by WAFA SC at Sogakope, extending their winless run despite another strong display in the Access Bank Division One League Zone III.Semper Fi dominated large spells and created the better chances, but composure in front of goal deserted them at key moments. Clear openings went begging as WAFAâ??s back line stood firm and their goalkeeper produced timely interventions to keep the scores level.The stalemate marks

Young Ghanaian defender Samuel Ofori has been honoured by his club, Kirivong Sok Sen Chey, after reaching the milestone of 100 professional appearances.Ofori marked the achievement during Kirivong Sok Sen Cheyâ??s 2-1 victory over Dangkor Senchey in the Cambodian Premier League, after which he was presented with a customised jersey in recognition of the landmark moment.The defender began his professional journey with The Dolphins FC before moving in the winter of 2022 to Ravshan

Dreams FC cruised to a fourth consecutive home victory with an emphatic display against Heart of Lions at the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday, January 11, 2026.The first half looked like ending goalless before experienced forward John Antwi broke the deadlock at the death.Collins Boah netted in the 52nd minute to extend the lead, and Adams Aminuâ??s 60th-minute strike sealed victory for the â??Still Believeâ??, who move into ninth place in the league standings with 23 points,

Berekum Chelsea head coach Samuel Boadu was sent off after clashing with referee George Mawuli Vormawor during his sideâ??s 0â??0 draw against Asante Kotoko on Sunday.The incident occurred in the 70th minute when Boadu strongly disagreed with a decision from the centre referee. He was initially cautioned, but continued to remonstrate animatedly, prompting Vormawor to show a red card. Boadu was forced to watch the remainder of the match from the dressing room.  The

Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea played out a goalless draw at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday in a match that produced several promising openings but lacked the cutting edge in front of goal.The result leaves Asante Kotoko six points off the summit, extending a frustrating run after last weekendâ??s defeat at Swedru All Blacks. Despite enjoying more of the ball, Kotoko were unable to translate possession into clear chances, managing only three shots on target from 13 attempts.Berekum

FC Samartex 1996 were denied were a fourth straight home win by visiting Vision FC as both teams played out a goalless draw in their Match Week 18 Ghana Premier League on Sunday, January 11, 2026.Despite the result, the Timber Giants remain sixth in the league standings on 28 points, with their unbeaten home record intact.Christopher Ennin would have wanted all three points at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, but the visitors, who seem to have turned things around in their last two matches,

Swedru All Blacks snatched a dramatic late point after holding Nations FC to a 1-1 draw in their Ghana Premier League matchday 18 clash at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The visitors looked on course for a priceless away victory when Suweidu Suhuyini Sulemana broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute.Sulemana capitalised on a rare lapse in the All Blacksâ?? defence, calmly finishing to give Nations the lead and momentarily lift them clear of the relegation zone.With

Bechem United handed their survival boost a huge chance after edging champions Bibiani GoldStars 1-0 to return to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League. Veteran forward Augustine Okrah's first half strike proved decisive for the early season strugglers as they moved further away from the drop zone.The Hunters declared their intentions right from the blast of the whistle, piling pressure on the Miners, who also needed the points to keep title hopes alive.Just 15 minutes

Medeama SC tightened their grip on the Ghana Premier League title race with a commanding 3â??0 victory over Young Apostles at the TnA Stadium on Sunday, extending their lead at the summit of the table.The Mauve and Yellow produced another assured and clinical performance, underlining their Premier League title credentials as they moved at least four points clear of their closest challengers. Determined to maintain momentum in their pursuit of a second Premier League crown, Medeama