Black Maidens will face Liberia in the second round of the FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers as Ghana continues its push for a place at the global tournament.The first leg will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 PM.The return fixture is set for Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, Liberia, with kickoff at 4:00 PM.Ghana will be hoping to secure a strong advantage in

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has highlighted togetherness, resilience, and a strong team spirit as the driving force behind his squadâ??s progress ahead of upcoming international competitions.Sampson believes these qualities have shaped the identity of the team and continue to play a central role in their development as they prepare for major tournaments.According to him, the unity and belief within the squad provide a solid foundation that could propel the Black

Senegal has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations following approval by the CAF Executive Committee.CAF announced the decision on Sunday, reaffirming confidence in Senegalâ??s ability to organise major continental sporting events and recognising the countryâ??s strong contribution to the development of beach soccer in Africa.Senegal are the most successful nation in the history of the competition, having won the tournament a

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has opened up on his appointment to the role, describing it as a natural progression he believes was guided by destiny rather than coincidence.Sampson, who has experience working in womenâ??s football during his time in Sweden, says his background prepared him for the opportunity and made the transition into the role seamless.â??I am a strong believer that things do not just happen for no reason; there is a meaning to everything.

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, believes the Black Stars remain one of the countryâ??s biggest international brands and a major tool for promoting Ghana across the world.Speaking on SoccerChat, the minister said the national team provides the country with global visibility that few other platforms can match, especially during major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup.â??The Black Stars is one of our biggest brands, and it markets the country

Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup opponents, Croatia, have officially announced their squad for the upcoming tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The global showpiece will feature an expanded format of 48 nations, with Ghana securing one of Africaâ??s nine automatic qualification slots.The West African powerhouse have been drawn in Group L alongside European giants England, 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia, and Panama.Ghana will begin their

Former Ghanaian midfielder Charles Sampson has reflected proudly on his long football career, describing his 18-year journey across Ghana and Europe as a successful and fulfilling one.Despite not featuring for Europeâ??s elite clubs, Sampson, now head coach of the Black Princessesâ??believes his career achievements, longevity, and personal growth define true success in football.â??Oh yes, I would deem my career successful. I am truly grateful for the journey the Lord gave

The leadership of the Ghana football fraternity joined Islamic faithful, administrators and national stakeholders on Friday, May 15, 2026, for a solemn national Islamic prayer session in support of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Held at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, the spiritually uplifting gathering brought together football officials, members of the Muslim community and key national figures in a powerful display of faith, unity and patriotism as Ghana

Augustine Okrah heads into the final round of the Ghana Premier League season on the verge of winning a second Golden Boot, 12 years after first claiming the award with Bechem United.Okrah currently leads the scoring chart with 15 goals after netting twice against Asante Kotoko over the weekend.The experienced attacker first won the leagueâ??s top scorer award during the 2013-14 season when he scored 16 goals for Bechem United while operating mainly as an attacking midfielder.Now

Benjamin Asare has opened up about the struggles he faced before rising to become Ghanaâ??s first-choice goalkeeper.The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper shared his story during an appearance on The Delay Show, revealing the different jobs he did while pursuing his football dream.â??During my primary school days, I sold polythene bags while studying. I also trained as a carpenter, a steel bender, and a bus conductor,â? Asare said.The 33-year-old explained that life was extremely

Benjamin Asare says criticism and public scrutiny do not affect him as he prepares for what could be the biggest stage of his career with Ghana.The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, who is currently Ghanaâ??s first-choice shot-stopper ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitted that opinions will always come with playing at the top level.Speaking to 3Sports, Asare said he remains focused on improving despite criticism from some fans who believe he could struggle against top opposition

Medeama sealed the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League title after an emphatic victory over Heart of Lions at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa.The Mauve and Yellow produced a dominant display in front of their home supporters to secure their second league crown with a game to spare.Kelvin Obeng and Derrick Fordjour both scored braces, while Prince Owusu also got on the scoresheet in the thrilling victory.The result confirmed Medeama as champions after closest challengers Bibiani Gold Stars dropped

The Ghana Football Association has officially notified Ampem Darkoa Ladies over the commencement of the club licensing process for participation in the 2026-27 CAF Womenâ??s Champions League.In a statement issued by the GFA Club Licensing Department, the association informed the club and relevant stakeholders that the licensing process has officially opened in line with CAF Womenâ??s Club Licensing Regulations 2022.Ampem Darkoa Ladies will be required to meet CAFâ??s licensing

Medeama will represent Ghana in next seasonâ??s CAF Champions League after winning the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League title.The Tarkwa-based side secured the league crown with a game to spare following their emphatic victory over Heart of Lions on Sunday.It will mark another opportunity for Medeama to compete on the continental stage after building a growing reputation in African club football over the past decade.Medeama enjoyed their most successful continental campaign during

The Western Region has become the first region in Ghana football history to produce Ghana Premier League champions in four consecutive seasons.Medeama began the remarkable run by winning the title in the 2022-23 season before Samartex followed with success in 2023-24.Bibiani Gold Stars then lifted the trophy in 2024-25 before Medeama reclaimed the title again this season.The achievement reflects a major shift in football power within the region.Traditionally, the Western Regionâ??s

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has urged his players to maintain discipline and unity as the Black Stars prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that collective responsibility will take precedence over individual ambition.The 73-year-old, appointed last month as Otto Addoâ??s successor on a short-term contract, will lead Ghana into the tournament in North America this summer.In an interview on the Beyond The Whistle podcast, the experienced Portuguese tacticianâ??who

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has revealed that a special local observation programme has already helped him assess some of the countryâ??s best home-based players in a shorter period than expected ahead of the 2026 World Cup.In recent times, players from the Ghanaian topflight have struggled to become a mainstay in the senior national team,Speaking in an interview on the Beyond The Whistle podcast, the Portuguese gaffer revealed that in recent days he has intensified

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed the importance of thorough and modern preparations as the Black Stars build up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The four-time African champions are set to make their fifth appearance at footballâ??s biggest stage, with Queiroz outlining a structured approach aimed at improving every detail of the teamâ??s setup.Ghana have been drawn in Group L, where they will face Panama, England, and Croatia

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has urged his Manchester City teammates to stay focused ahead of their trip to AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday, May 19. His remarks come after City stunned Chelsea to clinch the FA Cup title on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.City will be hosted by the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium.Speaking to the club's website after the game, Semenyo said it would leave little time for Cup celebrations.â??I donâ??t think there will be many celebrations

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has spoken candidly about the disappointment of being left out of the Black Stars squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, describing the decision as a painful and unexpected blow in his international career.Kingston, who also missed out on the 2006 tournament, said the 2010 exclusion came as a surprise not only to him but to several members of the national team at the time.Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, the former wingerâ??now