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Kelvin Obeng shines as Medeama thrash Kotoko – Ibrahim Tanko hails Striker
Head coach of Medeama SC, Ibrahim Tanko, has praised striker Kelvin Obeng for his growing influence in the Ghana Premier League following the club’s emphatic victory over Asante Kotoko. The 26-year-old forward was on target as the Yellow and Mauve cruised to a 4-0 win at the TNA Park on Matchday 29, a result that […]
Fenerbahce sign Greenwood from Marseille
Fenerbahce have signed English forward Mason Greenwood from Marseille on a four-year contract. The Turkish club state the transfer fee is 39m euros (£33.27m) but did previously advise it would be a total fee of 45m euros (£38.36m). Greenwood finished joint-second behind Rennes’ Esteban Lepaul in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 gol...
Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
United States striker Folarin Balogun says he knew Fifa’s decision to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to create “a lot of controversy” and could see the resulting “nerves” among his team-mates. Balogun, 25, was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last 32 and should have...
Accra Hearts of Oak deny placing valuation on Benjamin Asare
Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have denied reports claiming they have placed a valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. The 34-year-old has become the subject of intense transfer speculation following his outstanding performances for the Black Stars at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America. Report...
George Afriyie slams GFA over timing of Carlos Queiroz’s announcement after tragic death of Dominic Frimpong
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie, has criticised the timing of the announcement of the Black Stars’ new head coach, describing it as poorly judged following the death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong. Frimpong died after sustaining gunshot wounds during a violent armed...
Kofi Adams warns Ghanaians against fake ‘World Cup slots’ deals
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has warned Ghanaians to be cautious of fraudsters claiming they can secure FIFA World Cup tickets or access through so-called “slots.” Speaking at the National Forum on Trafficking Through Sports, Mr. Adams said there is no official arrangement that allows anyone to distr...
Swimming stakeholders call for legitimate governance and constitutional elections in Ghana Swimming
Swimming Stakeholders Connect has called for legitimate governance structures and constitutional elections within the Ghana Swimming Association amid ongoing disputes over the federation’s leadership and electoral processes.
“Damage control, not ambition” — Hans Mensah questions Black Stars direction under new coach
Sports analyst Hans Mensah has described the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach as a “damage control” strategy rather than a move driven by ambition ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (14 April), Mensah argued that the Ghana Football Association appears to...
Kofi Adams hails Black Stars’ ‘class’ performance against England at World Cup
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has praised the Black Stars for their spirited performance against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the team’s display as one of “class” despite their eventual elimination from the tournament. Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 after beginning their Group L campaig...
2026 WC: GFA to decide on Black Stars backroom staff after Carlos Queiroz’s appointment
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is expected to take a final decision on the Black Stars’ technical and backroom staff following the appointment of Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The restructuring comes after Ghana sealed qualification for the...
England taking care of Saka before World Cup – Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka needs to be carefully steered back to full fitness as England head into a World Cup where they must "dare to dream".
Odartey Lamptey confident Black Starlets will bounce back after Algeria draw
Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has expressed confidence that the Black Starlets will respond positively to their opening result at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite letting a two-goal lead slip against Algeria. Ghana began their campaign with a 2-2 draw on Thursday at the Mohammed VI Footb...