Ghana international Christopher Bonsu Baah was on target for Al Qadsiah on Tuesday night when the team drew 2-2 with Al Shabab in the Saudi Professional League.

Playing at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, Al Qadsiah made a bright start and took the lead after just 16 minutes. A well-worked attacking move saw Mateo Retegui provide the assist, teeing up Bonsu Baah, who unleashed a powerful strike that flew past the goalkeeper to open the scoring.

Wonderful finish from 🇬🇭 Christopher Bonsu Baah on his left foot.

He celebrates with the Kakalika dance too. 🕺🏾 pic.twitter.com/jPTmsxC7oK

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) April 14, 2026

Despite their early dominance, Al Qadsiah struggled to maintain control as the game progressed. Ali Azaizeh brought Al Shabab level in the 35th minute, ensuring both sides went into the break on equal terms.

The visitors continued to build on that momentum, and early in the second half, Azaizeh struck again in the 54th minute, this time finishing off an assist from Abderrazak Hamdallah to give Al Shabab a 2-1 advantage.

Refusing to back down, Al Qadsiah pushed forward in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off in the 76th minute when Retegui found the net, ensuring the match ended in a hard-fought draw.

Baah, after scoring on Tuesday, now boasts three goals and eight assists in 27 league appearances in the Saudi Pro League.

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Ghana international Christopher Bonsu Baah was on target for Al Qadsiah on Tuesday night when the team drew 2-2 with Al Shabab in the Saudi Professional League.

The talented winger started the Round 29 fixture for his team and lasted the entire duration of the contest.

In a game played at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, Al Qadsiah enjoyed a strong start and led after 16 minutes into the first half.

A good attacking play saw Mateo Retegui setting up Ghana’s Christopher Bonsu Baah, who fired an unstoppable shot into the back of the Al Shabab net to put his side into the lead.

Despite the strong start, the hosts failed to maintain momentum, allowing the visiting team to grow into the contest.

In the 35^th minute, Al Shabab equalised through Ali Azaizeh to restore parity to the game before halftime.

Later in the 54^th minute, Ali Azaizeh netted his second of the night, giving the away team a 2-1 lead after he was assisted by Abderrazak Hamdallah.

In the pulsating encounter that ensued from there on, Bonsu Baah and his Al Qadsiah teammates kept fighting and managed to score through Mateo Retegui in the 76^th minute to force the match to end in a draw.

With his goal on Tuesday, the Ghanaian now has three goals and eight assists in the Saudi Pro League after making 27 appearances.

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has posed a pointed question to African football administrators, arguing that if domestic leagues offered decent salaries and proper structures, players would have little reason to flee to foreign competitions.

Speaking in an interview with Brila FM, Nwabali made it clear that the continuous migration of talent from West Africa to Europe, South Africa, and Morocco is a direct consequence of poor conditions at home.

"In West Africa, our leagues are not as good. We want to go to Europe, we want to come to South Africa, we want to go to Morocco," he said.

But his most telling remark came when he turned the question back on league organisers:

"If your league is nice, you're getting paid, you're getting sponsors, what are you leaving for?"

Nwabali explained that only a handful of clubs can offer competitive wages, leaving most players with limited financial security during their short careers. He contrasted that with the more professional setups in Southern and North Africa, where better stadiums, stronger sponsorship, and consistent organisation make domestic football attractive and sustainable.

"The league, the pay is a little bit nice for a certain level of your team," he added, implying that for the majority, the pay is far from adequate.

The goalkeeper, who featured for NPFL clubs including Go Round, Enyimba, Lobi Stars, and Katsina United before moving to South Africa in 2022, speaks from personal experience. He knows why players leave — because the alternative is often not worth staying for.

His message is clear: build leagues where players are properly compensated and supported, and the exodus will slow. Until then, the question "what are you leaving for?" will continue to have an obvious answer.

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Chairman of Ghana’s Parliamentary Sports Committee, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has expressed strong support for the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, describing the decision as a step in the right direction.

The 73-year-old Portuguese tactician was named Ghana’s new head coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo. Queiroz has signed a four-month contract with an option to extend beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana have qualified for the global tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Croatia.

Speaking on the appointment, Norgbey praised Queiroz’s wealth of experience and tactical discipline, expressing confidence that the veteran coach will command respect from the players.

“He comes to the table with a wealth of experience, and I think his tactical discipline will propel the team. I’m sure even the players will also have the kind of respect for him because this is a coach with international rating,” Norgbey said.

He also commended the Ghana Football Association for making what he believes is a beneficial choice for the national team.

“For once, the GFA has taken a decision that will inure to the benefit of the Black Stars, and I’m happy for the choice that they have made.”

Queiroz, who has previously managed Real Madrid, Iran, and Egypt, faces the immediate task of preparing Ghana for the World Cup, with less than two months until the team’s opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.

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Chairman of Ghana’s Parliamentary Sports Committee, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has expressed strong confidence in newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, highlighting the Portuguese tactician’s tactical discipline as a key asset that will drive the team forward at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Queiroz was named Ghana’s head coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo, signing a four-month contract with an option to extend. He will lead the Black Stars in Group L against England, Panama, and Croatia.

"He comes to the table with a wealth of experience, and I think his tactical discipline will propel the team," Norgbey said.

"I’m sure even the players will also have the kind of respect for him because this is a coach with international rating."

The veteran Portuguese manager, who has previously coached Real Madrid, Iran, and Egypt, faces the immediate challenge of preparing Ghana for the World Cup, which kicks off on June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ghana’s campaign begins on June 17 against Panama in Toronto.

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Chairman of Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has expressed strong confidence that the vast experience and international pedigree of newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will naturally compel players to adhere to his instructions on and off the pitch.

Norgbey believes the 73-year-old Portuguese tactician’s résumé—which includes managing Real Madrid, leading Iran to two World Cups, and taking Egypt to the global stage—carries a weight that few coaches in African football can match. That authority, he argued, will translate into discipline and compliance from the Black Stars squad.

“He comes to the table with a wealth of experience, and I think his tactical discipline will propel the team. I’m sure even the players will also have the kind of respect for him because this is a coach with an international rating," Norgbey said.

Queiroz, who has taken four different nations to the FIFA World Cup, was appointed on a four-month contract with an option to extend. He replaces Otto Addo following Ghana’s poor run of friendly results and failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Norgbey argued that the timing of the appointment, though close to the tournament, is less of a concern because Queiroz’s authority will accelerate the team’s tactical buy‑in.

Queiroz is expected to meet the squad during upcoming friendlies against Mexico (May 22) and Wales (June 2). Ghana open their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before facing England and Croatia in Group L.

For Norgbey, the appointment signals a new era of discipline and respect within the Black Stars camp—one where the coach’s word is final, and the players are ready to obey.

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Chairman of Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has praised the Ghana Football Association for appointing Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars.

Norgbey described the decision as a positive move that will benefit the national team, highlighting Queiroz’s wealth of experience and tactical discipline as key assets.

“For once, the GFA has taken a decision that will inure to the benefit of the Black Stars, and I’m happy for the choice that they have made,” Norgbey said.

The 73-year-old Portuguese tactician was appointed on a four-month contract with an option to extend beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He replaces Otto Addo, who was dismissed following a string of poor friendly results.

Queiroz, who has previously managed Real Madrid, Iran, and Egypt, will lead Ghana in Group L against England, Croatia, and Panama. The Black Stars open their World Cup campaign on June 17 in Toronto.

Norgbey expressed confidence that the players will respect Queiroz due to his international standing and believes his tactical discipline will propel the team forward.

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Oti-Manu spoke exclusively to Citi Sports after Gold Stars provided a bus to assist Berekum Chelsea’s return journey following the tragic incident. He revealed that his club has adopted a policy of overnight stays for trips exceeding three hours.

“Any travel that is more than three hours from Bibiani after the game, we should sleep over it. We have decided to make it a point, and we started this before this incident. This season we went to Wenchi, we slept; we went to Tamale, we slept… till the next day, and we come back,” Oti-Manu said.

“For safety reasons, it really helps the club very well, and it helps our players relax as well because moving a far trip and coming back the same night is very risky.”

The Berekum Chelsea team bus was attacked on the Bibiani–Goaso road at Ashiresu as the players returned from a 1–0 defeat to FC Samartex in Samreboi during a Week 29 Ghana Premier League fixture. Frimpong sustained a gunshot wound to the head and later died at a health facility.

Oti-Manu urged the Ghana Football Association to take action, acknowledging that while overnight stays are costly, the safety of players must come first.

**“Moving forward, I will urge all Premier League clubs – I know it’s very costly – but the GFA should do something about it.”**

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Speaking in an interview with Brila FM, the Nigerian shot-stopper gave a frank evaluation of the challenges facing domestic football across the region, stressing that many players are forced to leave in search of better conditions abroad.

“In West Africa, our leagues are not as good. We want to go to Europe, we want to come to South Africa, we want to go to Morocco,” he said.

Nwabali explained that only a few clubs can offer competitive wages, leaving many players with limited financial security during their careers.

“The league, the pay is a little bit nice for a certain level of your team,” he added.

Beyond financial issues, the goalkeeper highlighted the clear gap in infrastructure and organisation, noting that leagues in countries such as South Africa and Morocco benefit from better stadiums, stronger administration, and more professional setups. He argued that these advantages make their domestic competitions more attractive and sustainable compared to many West African leagues.

In a strongly worded reflection, Nwabali questioned the logic behind the continuous migration of talent out of the region.

“If your league is nice, you’re getting paid, you’re getting sponsors, what are you leaving for?” he asked.

Before becoming a key figure for the Super Eagles, Nwabali featured in the Nigeria Premier Football League, representing clubs including Go Round, Enyimba, Lobi Stars, and Katsina United. He later moved to South Africa in 2022, where he continued his rise before joining Chippa United.

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The Portuguese tactician has been handed a short-term contract to lead Ghana at the tournament, replacing Otto Addo after a difficult run of results that included defeats to Austria and Germany in March, as well as Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Speaking on Adom FM, Pappoe stressed the importance of unity and collective backing given the limited time before the World Cup.

“We have limited time for the World Cup, and if you look into the list available and you check our pocket, I believe we have to rally behind whoever has been appointed,” he said.

Pappoe added that Queiroz’s extensive experience—including four World Cup appearances—should be seen as a major advantage rather than a point of criticism.

“We were all clamouring for a respected coach, and someone who can transform the team has been chosen, so we must support him,” Pappoe stated.

Queiroz is expected to meet the Black Stars squad next month during a friendly against Mexico, followed by another preparatory match against Wales on June 2.

Ghana, heading to its fifth World Cup appearance, has been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. With past group-stage exits in 2014 and 2022 still fresh in memory, Queiroz faces the task of guiding the Black Stars to a stronger showing on the global stage.

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Osei-Tutu raided forward down the right in the 13th minute before picking out Amario Cozier-Duberry, who coolly finished to make it 1–0 and put Bolton in control early on.

From there, Bolton never looked back. Johnny Kenny doubled the lead on 30 minutes, and Cozier-Duberry struck again four minutes after the restart, this time from a Sam Dalby pass, to stretch the advantage to 3–0. Stevenage briefly threatened a comeback when Dan Kemp pulled one back in the 64th minute, but the hosts responded ruthlessly.

Ruben Rodrigues restored the three-goal cushion with a smart finish in the 67th minute, before substitute Mason Burstow rounded off the scoring nine minutes from time. Bolton’s attacking fluidity, backed by Osei-Tutu’s energy and quality on the flank, proved far too much for the visitors as they strengthened their League One promotion push.

Steven Schumacher’s side will now look to back up this performance when they host Huddersfield Town in their next league outing on Saturday, April 18.

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German-Ghanaian attacker Justin Diehl produced a bright moment with an assist, but VfB Stuttgart II slipped to a 3–1 defeat away to Alemannia Aachen in 3. Liga action at the Tivoli.

The hosts struck first after just nine minutes, when Niklas Castelle finished from close range following good work by Jonas Oehmichen.

Stuttgart II responded strongly after the break and were rewarded on 49 minutes. Diehl drifted into space on the right and picked out Leny Meyer in the box, who applied a composed finish to level the score at 1–1 and briefly swing momentum towards the visitors.

Aachen, however, regained control as the half wore on. Mika Schroers restored the lead in the 58th minute, turning in a cross from Lars Gindorf, before Marius Wegmann made it 3–1 with a tidy finish from a Gianluca Gaudino assist on 72 minutes.

Despite further attacking changes, including Diehl’s withdrawal on 68 minutes, Stuttgart II could not find a way back. They will now look to respond in their next league outing, an away trip to Erzgebirge Aue on Sunday, April 19.

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Danish-Ghanaian attacker Osman Addo came off the bench to score a stoppage-time clincher as Viborg earned a hard-fought 2–0 away win over Sønderjyske in the Superligaen Championship Round.

Viborg had to stay patient at Sydbank Park, only breaking the deadlock three minutes after half-time when Lukas Kirkegaard headed in from a Sami Jalal Karchoud cross on 48 minutes.

Sønderjyske pushed for an equaliser and created chances of their own in an open second half, but Viborg’s defence held firm under growing pressure. Addo was introduced in the 80th minute and immediately gave the visitors fresh energy in attack with his movement and willingness to run in behind.

His moment arrived in the first minute of added time, when Thomas Jørgensen slipped a clever pass into the box and Addo finished calmly to make it 2–0 and wrap up the points for Viborg. The goal continues a promising 2025/26 Superligaen campaign for Addo, who now has 6 league appearances, 2 goals to his name.

Viborg will look to carry that momentum into their next fixture, a home game against Nordsjælland on Sunday, April 19.

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