Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has disclosed that he never thought about taking up the role.The experienced attacker was officially named the substantive captain of the Black Stars in 2025, succeeding his elder brother, André Ayew.Since his appointment, he has led by example, playing a key role in the national teamâ??s qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he contributed the most goals and the most assists.Speaking on the GFA Podcast Beyond the Whistle, Jordan Ayew opened

Hearts of Oak midfielder David Oppong Afrane has praised the impact of departed head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, highlighting the strict tactical discipline and empathetic player management that defined their recent season.Afrane revealed that the technical team intentionally cultivated an open, modern communication framework to shield the squad from external fan pressure."Coach Didi and his technical team created a cordial environment," Afrane told Kessben TV."They

Hearts of Oak defender David Oppong Afrane has admitted that the team felt more comfortable playing away from home due to intense pressure and abusive language from a section of their own supporters.Speaking on their turbulent domestic campaign, the former Ghana U23 international highlighted a psychological barrier confronting the squad at home."Hearts of Oak felt more comfortable away because of pressure and abusive language from some home fans," Afrane told Kessben TV."Without

Hearts of Oak defender David Oppong Afrane has opened up about the tactical hurdles that defined the club's recently concluded 2025â??26 Ghana Premier League season.Reflecting on a campaign where the Phobians finished in third place, Afrane explained how visiting teams fundamentally altered their strategies when visiting the capital.He noted that opponents intentionally abandoned open, attacking play to frustrate the former champions on their home turf."We struggled

Ghanaian coach Charles Akonnor has expressed his excitement after being named Coach of the Season in the 2025/26 Kenya Premier League, following an impressive campaign with Gor Mahia.The SportPesa League awards ceremony was held on Thursday, June 4, at the Glee Hotel in Nairobi, where the best performers of the season were honoured.The event brought together players, coaches, match officials, content creators and fans to celebrate a season filled with competitive football and standout

The Sports Ministry has made efforts to convince Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah to represent Ghana, according to his father, Edward Nketiah Snr.Speaking on Joy Prime TV, Nketiah Snr confirmed that contact has been made with the 26-year-old striker as speculation over a potential switch to the Black Stars continues."I know there's been approaches from the Sports Ministry and a few others, and that's great," he said."He sustained an injury this time

Edward Nketiah Snr has revealed that he has lost count of the number of times he has been asked whether his son, Eddie Nketiah, will one day play for Ghana.The father of the Crystal Palace forward says questions about a possible switch to the Black Stars have followed him for years, reflecting the continued interest among Ghanaian football fans in seeing the striker represent his ancestral homeland.â??Listen, I've had that question about 500 times, and it's a question

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has insisted that it would be a mistake to dismiss Ghanaâ??s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to him, the Black Stars have the quality to compete with any team at the tournament.Speaking on the Delay Show, Okraku emphasised that football history is full of surprises, where underdogs have gone on to achieve remarkable success while favourites have sometimes fallen short.He argued that Ghana belongs in the conversation

The Black Queens delivered a commanding performance against Ampem Darkoa Ladies, scoring four unanswered goals in a friendly at Accra Sports Stadium on Friday.Ghana's senior national women's team, led by coach Kim Lars, showcased their WAFCON 2026 preparation with a flawless 4-0 victory over the Women's Premier League champions.The Black Queens' goal scorers made their mark with clinical finishing: Evelyn Badu, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Stella Nyamekye, and Mavis

Real Madrid have reached out to former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien to gather references on Black Stars star Caleb Yirenkyi, as the Spanish giants consider a move for the 20-year-old FC Nordsjælland midfielder.According to Danish outlet Tipsbladet, the royal club is looking into a potential summer signing of the Ghanaian international, who is currently preparing to represent Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.Real Madrid are reportedly in contact with Essien,

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has opened up about how he counsels his teammates to handle criticism from fans and the media, urging them to stay focused and not let outside noise derail their efforts.Speaking to GFA media, Ayew revealed that he tells his fellow players to accept that opinions will always come, but they must choose whether to dwell on them or move forward."That's what I tell the boys. I tell them that at the end of the day, everyone has his own opinion,

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to Ghanaian fans for understanding, urging them to consider the human side of players who face criticism and insults during difficult periods.Speaking to GFA media, Ayew acknowledged the frustration that comes with poor results but reminded supporters that players have emotions and families."You get frustrated, insulting this, insulting that, but you have to understand that we are human beings. Today can be good; tomorrow cannot

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has declared that Ghana must start winning again to restore the good feelings that once surrounded the national team.Speaking to GFA media, Ayew reflected on the highs of his early days with the Black Stars and admitted that he wants to recapture that emotion, which can only come through victories."Obviously, the Black Stars have given me a lot. A lot, in the sense where I have had a lot of good moments in the Black Stars, especially in my early

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed his belief that Ghana is on the verge of something special, urging patience from fans while acknowledging the frustration of recent years.Speaking to GFA media, Ayew reflected on the highs and lows of his international career and insisted that the team's suffering will soon be rewarded."Obviously, the Black Stars have given me a lot. A lot, in the sense that I have had a lot of good moments in the Black Stars, especially in

Ghana U20 midfielder Lord Afrifa has completed a permanent move to Austrian club Austria Lustenau from fellow Austrian side Sturm Graz, signing a two-year contract with an option to extend for an additional season.The highly-rated 20-year-old midfielder becomes the Green-Whites' second signing of the summer as they continue strengthening their squad ahead of the new campaign.Afrifa joins compatriot Asumah Abubakar at the club, while Ghana international Majeed Ashimeru also

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has made it clear that he is not bothered by constant comparisons to his famous footballing family, insisting that his only goal is to be the best version of himself.Speaking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 34-year-old forward addressed the inevitable comparisons to his father, the legendary Abedi Pele, his brother Andre Ayew, and his uncle Kwame Ayew, all of whom have captained or starred for Ghana."I don't compare myself to my dad.

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says his longevity in the national team is due to his performances and not favouritism due to his father, Abedi Pele.Jordan has been one of the key players for the senior national team since making his debut in September 2010.However, the former Leicester City forward has faced criticism from Ghanaian fans for his performances.Speaking in an interview with the GFA Media, the 34-year-old says he always strives to be the best version of himself."When

Danish footballer Laura Juul Hansen is set to bring Italian club Como 1907 to Ghana this month as part of a youth football development initiative aimed at creating opportunities for talented young players.The programme is being organised through Hansen's non-profit organisation, Sport Creates Memories, which focuses on improving grassroots sports development across Africa.This will be the second time Como 1907 has visited Ghana in partnership with the former Police Ladies player,

Ghana's Black Stars have held their first training session in the United States as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The team trained at American University in Washington, D.C., shortly after arriving in the United States from Wales, where they played out a 1-1 draw in an international friendly on Tuesday.The session marked the start of the next phase of Ghana's World Cup preparations as coach Carlos Queiroz continues to fine-tune his squad ahead of the

Ivory Coast's impressive 2-1 victory over France in a World Cup warm-up match attracted a television audience of more than 5.2 million viewers in France on Thursday evening.The friendly, broadcast live on TF1, drew an average audience of 5,203,000 viewers, representing a 31.1 percent audience share.The figures were in line with the usual viewership for France matches and made the game the most-watched programme of the evening, comfortably outperforming competing broadcasts