English-Ghanaian winger Callum Hudson-Odoi came off the bench to score for Nottingham Forest, but his second-half strike was not enough in a 2â??1 home defeat to Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-off second leg.Forest started the night 3â??0 up from the first leg, yet quickly found themselves under pressure when Kerem Akturkoglu put the visitors ahead on 22 minutes to rattle the City Ground.Fenerbahce continued to push after the break and doubled their lead from the penalty

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has cautioned against complacency ahead of Sunday's clash with Vision FC, insisting that the Porcupine Warriors must remain fully focused despite their recent return to winning ways.Speaking to AKSC Media, Owusu acknowledged the importance of building on the morale-boosting victory over Young Apostles but stressed that Vision FC will present a different kind of challenge."It won't be easy," he warned.The coach's

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has opened up on the steps taken to revive his side's morale following the demoralising Super Clash defeat to Hearts of Oak, revealing that honest conversations and unity paved the way for their return to winning ways.Speaking to AKSC Media ahead of Sunday's clash against Vision FC, Owusu admitted the 1-0 loss to their fiercest rivals hit the squad hard."After the Hearts of Oak game, morale was low," he confessed.The

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has admitted that the dressing room was a difficult place to be following the team's painful 1-0 loss to Hearts of Oak but insists the Porcupine Warriors have since found their footing.Speaking to AKSC Media ahead of Sunday's Ghana Premier League clash against Vision FC at Baba Yara Stadium, Owusu opened up about the psychological toll of losing to their fiercest rivals."After the Hearts of Oak game, morale was low,"

Bibiani Gold Stars' deputy communications and administrative manager Joseph Oti Manu has laid down the challenge to his players ahead of Sunday's massive clash with Hearts of Oak, making it clear that home dominance alone will not be enough to secure a second straight league title.Speaking exclusively to Citi Sports, Oti Manu acknowledged his side's formidable record at Dun's Park but stressed that consistency across all fronts will determine their championship

Bibiani Gold Stars' deputy communications and administrative manager Joseph Oti Manu has issued a confident warning to Accra Hearts of Oak ahead of Sunday's blockbuster encounter, pointing to his side's formidable home record as reason for optimism.Speaking exclusively to Citi Sports, Oti Manu did not hold back in assessing Gold Stars' dominance at Dun's Park."We are the best club in the Premier League in home matches," he declared.The defending

Bibiani Gold Stars' deputy communications and administrative manager Joseph Oti Manu has described the club's hard-fought victory over Kpando Heart of Lions as "crucial", setting the stage for a massive showdown with Accra Hearts of Oak this weekend.Gold Stars secured a surprising 2-1 win away to Heart of Lions, a result that has firmly reignited their title defence. The defending champions now trail league leaders Medeama by just three points ahead of Sunday's

The draw for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 takes place on Friday, February 27, following the conclusion of this week's playoff fixturesâ??and Ghana will have at least three representatives in the next phase.Kamaldeen Sulemana is the latest Ghanaian to secure his spot after Atalanta produced a stunning comeback to eliminate Borussia Dortmund. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the Italian side roared back with a 4-1 victory in Bergamo to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Sulemana

Benni McCarthy has revealed that Manchester United decided against signing Victor Osimhen in 2023 primarily because the Africa Cup of Nations would have deprived them of the Nigerian striker during a crucial period of the season.The former Manchester United assistant coach, now head coach of Kenya's national team, opened up about the decision-making process during his time at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag. Speaking to the BBC, McCarthy explained that the prospect of paying

Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana is set for the Champions League round of 16 after Atalanta's dramatic comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund, with either Arsenal or Bayern Munich awaiting in the next phase.The 23-year-old came off the bench in the second leg as Atalanta overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit with a stunning 4-1 win in Bergamo, progressing 4-3 on aggregate. Sulemana replaced Nicola Zalewski for the final 14 minutes of the pulsating encounter.The victory keeps

English-Ghanaian forward Daniel Adu-Adjei delivered a standout performance as Rijeka beat Omonia Nicosia 3â??1 to book their place in the next round of the Conference League final stage.Coming into the tie with a 1â??0 advantage from the first leg in Cyprus, Rijeka had to respond after Muamer Tankovicâ??s early strike put the visitors ahead and levelled the aggregate score.Toni Fruk dragged Rijeka back into control after the break, first levelling on the night from a Tiago

The interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Yaw Owusu, is confident the side will beat Vision FC this weekend in their Ghana Premier League Week 24 fixture. The gaffer secured his first win with the Porcupine Warriors last Sunday when they defeated Young Apostles 2-0 away from home.Speaking ahead of the upcoming fixture against Vision FC, the coach stressed the readiness of his players, insisting that he is confident they will amass all three points at the end of the contest.â??We

The interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Yaw Owusu, is geared up for the teamâ??s upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Vision Football Club.The Porcupine Warriors are scheduled to host their Week 24 opponent at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, March 1.The Reds are heading into the fixture on the back of a convincing 2-0 victory over Young Apostles.Full of confidence ahead of the next game, Prince Owusu is backing Kotoko to overcome Vision FC to amass maximum

Former Ghana youth star Emmanuel Toku produced an outstanding performance to help Buriram United secure victory over Khon Kaen in the Thai FA Cup quarterfinal showdown on Wednesday.The 25-year-old attacker was the star of the show at the Chang Arena, netting a brace as Buriram United cruised to an emphatic 6-0 triumph in the quarterfinal showdown. Tokuâ??s clinical finishing and lively movement in the final third proved too much for Khon Kaen to handle, as the home side asserted

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has called on supporters to turn up in full force for Sundayâ??s Ghana Premier League trip to Bibiani Gold Stars, stressing that the team needs its number 12 behind it.The Phobians travel for the Week 24 clash on March 1, seeking to build on form.Dramani also acknowledged the backing received in the last outing against Berekum Chelsea, noting the energy it gave the squad. Hearts arrive with two wins and three draws from their previous five matches,

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly slapped â?¬45 million price valuation on Dutch-born Ghanaian winger Ernest Poku ahead of the summer transfer window.The 23-year-old has become one of the most sought-after young talents following his impressive performance for Bayer Leverkusen this season.Poku joined the Bundesliga side for a reported â?¬12 million and has quickly established himself as a key player for the team. In 25 appearances across all competitions this season, the winger

Hearts of Oak midfielder Stephen Appiah Asare is anticipating a tough contest against Gold Stars this weekend when the two teams lock horns in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking in a pre-match interview, the midfielder, who only returned to action last Sunday after a long injury layoff, disclosed that training has been good this week and the Phobians are upbeat ahead of the showdown.â??Coming back from injury is great. Iâ??m very grateful to God for my return. Our preparations

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has shared a positive update as his side gear up for a tough away trip in the Ghana Premier League.Hearts of Oak travel to face Bibiani Gold Stars in a Week 24 clash on Sunday, March 1, with momentum building in camp. Dramani noted that the mood has lifted as several players return to action, while a few others remain under medical watch.The Phobians head into the fixture on the back of two wins and three draws in their last five matches, a steady

Hearts of Oak ahead coach Didi Dramani has acknowledged the strength of Gold Stars ahead of their Ghana Premier League clash this weekend. The highly-rated tactician and his lads are travelling to Bibiani this weekend to face Gold Stars in a Week 24 fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 league fixture.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Didi Dramani admitted that the encounter will be difficult, insisting that his side is mindful of the strength of the opponent ahead of the game.â??We

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has played down expectations ahead of his sideâ??s tough away clash with Bibiani Gold Stars, describing the encounter as one that will demand focus, strength and discipline from his players.The Phobians travel to Bibiani on Sunday, March 1, for their Week 24 Ghana Premier League fixture, with Dramani stressing that nothing will come easy against an opponent he knows well.Hearts of Oak arrive in good shape, having recorded two wins and three draws