Ghanaian attacker Kamaldeen Sulemana made a decisive impact off the bench, providing a late assist as Atalanta earned a 2â??2 draw away to Lazio in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final at the Stadio Olimpico.Introduced in the 76th minute, Sulemana brought fresh energy and direct running down the flank just when Atalanta needed a spark.Lazio had taken the lead early in the second half through Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, before Mario PaÅ¡aliÄ? quickly replied to level the

Nico Williams has credited his parents for providing unwavering support throughout his life, revealing that their sacrifices ensured he never went withoutâ??even as they built a new life from scratch after an arduous journey from Ghana to Europe.Speaking to FourFourTwo, the 23-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger opened up about the values instilled in him by his family's remarkable story."From a young age, I learnt what suffering is. I learned how to share values that other

Nico Williams has shared a remarkable family story, revealing that his father once worked as a maintenance electrician at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge long before his sons became professional footballers.The 23-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger, who helped Spain win Euro 2024, opened up about his family's extraordinary journey from Ghana to Europe in an interview with FourFourTwo."Yes, it's a very strange story," Nico admitted. "But my dad was thereâ??working

Ghanaian-born Spanish international Nico Williams has shared the remarkable story of his family's journey from Ghana to Europe, revealing how his father's sacrificesâ??including a stint as a maintenance electrician at Chelsea's Stamford Bridgeâ??shaped the man and player he is today.The 23-year-old Athletic Bilbao winger, who played a key role in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, credits his parents' resilience for instilling values that set him apart."From

Ghana defender Baba Abdul Rahman scored a sensational volley for PAOK Thessaloniki as they thumped Kifisia to go top of the table after matchday 23. The experienced left-back met a floating ball from the right before meeting it with a ferocious left foot strike to extend PAOK's lead with two minutes remaining. The strike was his second of the campaign in the league.Meanwhile, in the thrilling encounter at the Neapolis Piraeus Municipal Stadium, the visitors were forced into

Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has thrown his support behind the Ghana Football Association's decision to add five new members to the Black Stars' technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Connect FM 97.1, Inkoom commended both the GFA and the Sports Ministry for what he described as thorough pre-tournament planning."The pre-tournament preparation by the GFA and the Sports Ministry has been great. The new addition to the technical team

Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has stressed the critical importance of opponent analysis ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that failure to properly study rivals will make Ghana's tournament campaign unnecessarily difficult.Speaking to Connect FM 97.1, Inkoom emphasized that modern football demands far more than just talent on the pitch."If you're going to the World Cup without properly monitoring your opponents, the tournament will be very difficult

Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has expressed satisfaction with Ghana's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the Ghana Football Association and Sports Ministry for their approach ahead of the global tournament.Speaking to Connect FM 97.1, Inkoom highlighted the recent additions to the technical team as evidence of thorough planning."The pre-tournament preparation by the GFA and the Sports Ministry has been great. The new addition to the technical

Ghanaian striker Daniel Afriyie has extended his contract with Swiss first division side FC Aarau until June 30, 2028, after an option clause in his initial deal was triggered early.The 24-year-old joined Aarau from FC Zürich in the summer on a two-year contract and made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut. He has since established himself as a key figure for the club, registering eight goals and five assists so far this season.Aarau currently sit second in the Swiss Challenge

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo delivered another influential performance for Manchester City, scoring the opener in a 2â??2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the Etihad.The attacker struck on 31 minutes, timing his run perfectly to meet Rayan Cherkiâ??s pass and finish coolly for 1â??0.City looked in control until the second half, when Morgan Gibbs-White levelled for Forest, only for Rodri to restore the hostsâ?? lead with a towering header from a Rayan Ait Nouri cross

Former Ghana international Samuel Inkoom has backed Antoine Semenyo to lead the Black Stars to unprecedented heights at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, suggesting that the in-form forward could be the difference-maker in a historic tournament run.Speaking in an interview on Connect FM, Inkoom pointed to Semenyo's explosive form at Manchester City as a reason for optimism."If Semenyo stays consistent, Ghana can make it to the finals of the 2026 World Cup," Inkoom declared.The

Ghanaian midfielder Augustine Boakye continues to impress in French football after being named in the Ligue 2 Team of the Week following a standout performance for Saint-Ã?tienne.The 25-year-old, who can operate as both a right winger and attacking midfielder, played a pivotal role in his side's commanding 3-0 victory over FC Pau, providing two incisive assists that highlighted his vision, creativity, and technical ability.Boakye's influence has grown steadily throughout

South Africaâ??s Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, issued a stern warning on Wednesday regarding the hosting of the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), declaring that South Africa will not be "held hostage" by nations with inferior infrastructure.Speaking at a media briefing on March 4, McKenzie expressed growing frustration over the lack of clarity regarding Moroccoâ??s readiness to host the tournament, which is scheduled to begin

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon is demanding an improvement from his players after finally ending their five-game winless streak. The Still Believe outfit hosted Aduana FC on Sunday, March 1, in a Week 14 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Before the huge game, Dreams FC had gone five matches without a win in the league, a poor form that raised concern among the supporters.Thanks to a solitary strike from John Antwi on the matchday, Winfred Dormon and his Dreams

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has voiced frustration over the persistent uncertainty surrounding the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which is currently scheduled to begin in less than two weeks.Ellis highlighted a looming logistical crisis that could see national teams forced to release their players just days before the tournamentâ??s supposed kickoff.The core of the issue lies in the official FIFA international match calendar. While the tournament

South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has declared that his country stands ready to host the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations amid growing uncertainty over Morocco's ability to stage the tournament.Speaking at a press briefing, McKenzie made it clear that South Africa will not stand idly by while doubts persist over the North African nation's commitment."We are ready to host because we won't allow countries that don't

Ansgar Knauff has taken his first real steps toward a comeback with Eintracht Frankfurt, starting a structured rehab program after his recent bowel operation.The 24-year-old winger initially recovered at home following the procedure but is now back around the team environment, working daily on his fitness and strength.According to Wiesbadener Kurier, Knauff is following an individual plan tailored to help him gradually return to full training without risking setbacks. Being back

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has admitted that the game against Aduana FC last Sunday was one of the toughest his side has played in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.After a poor run of five matches without a win, a solitary strike from veteran striker John Antwi secured a narrow victory for the Still Believe side on the matchday.Speaking in his post-match interview, Dormon applauded his players for a good performance, but also credited Aduana FC, insisting that they

Ghanaian forward Richardson Kwaku Denzell was the hero for FK Jedinstvo Ub, scoring a dramatic late equaliser that sent his side into penalties against FK Zemun in the Mozzart Kup Srbije quarterfinals.Jedinstvo eventually triumphed 6â??5 on penalties after a 2â??2 draw, with Denzell at the heart of the comeback.Zemun struck first after just eight minutes through Vasilije BakiÄ?, and despite the visitors going down to ten men early in the second half, Jedinstvo struggled

Rangers FC have emerged as leading contenders for the signature of London-born Ghanaian midfielder Cameron Ashia.The in-form Huddersfield Town player will become a free agent at the end of the season, making him available to talk to interested clubs.With several clubs, including Celtic reportedly interested in his services, Rangers are preparing a pre-contract for the Ghanaian to fend off rivals.Ashia has been in good form for Huddersfield but struggles for consistent game time,