Emmanuel Addai gave Qarabag FK hope, but his goal was not enough as they fell 4-3 to Sumqayit in a thrilling Azerbaijan Premier League clash.The Ghanaian attacker struck in the 22nd minute, briefly helping Qarabag take control after Ramil Sheydayev had opened the scoring inside three minutes.Qarabag raced into a 2-0 lead before half-time, but Sumqayit fought back hard after the break and turned the game into a tense end-to-end contest. Addaiâ??s finish was one of the key moments

Dutch-Ghanaian attacker Kevin Luckassen made his mark with an assist before being sent off in FC ArgeÈ? PiteÈ?tiâ??s 1-1 draw with CFR Cluj in the Romanian Superliga.The forward set up Yanis Pîrvuâ??s opener in the 80th minute, but his night ended badly when he received a second yellow card in stoppage time.ArgeÈ? started brightly, with Ricardo Matos and Michael Idowu both testing the CFR defence early on. Luckassen, who came off the bench in the 64th minute, quickly

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has praised the collaborative working style of Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz. The Portuguese trainer has been appointed on a short-term deal following the dismissal of Otto Addo in March earlier this year.Having worked together at Iran, Colombia, Egypt and Oman, De Sa, speaking on the Beyond The Whistle podcast, described the former Real Madrid coach as a listening coach.â??Carlos listens. He doesnâ??t have to take every opinion,

New HSV signing Kofi Amoako says he is already looking forward to stepping out at the Volksparkstadion after completing his move from SG Dynamo Dresden.The German U20 international admitted that the size and atmosphere of HSVâ??s home ground made a big impression on him. Amoakoâ??s move adds depth and energy to HSVâ??s midfield as the club prepares for the new season.He spent the previous year at Dresden after a loan spell with VfL Osnabrück, and he also came through

HSV sporting director Claus Costa has described new signing Kofi Amoako as â??a really exciting playerâ? as the club completed its first move for the 2026/27 season.Costa highlighted the midfielderâ??s blend of physical strength, athleticism, tackling ability, and intensity without the ball as qualities that suit HSVâ??s game plan.He also praised Amoakoâ??s composure in possession and tactical flexibility, noting that the young midfielder can contribute in several

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has revealed that Black Stars' 2026 World Cup squad will be announced on June 1. He confirmed this after Ghana's 2-0 loss against Mexico in a friendly on Saturday morning.Despite the loss, Okraku insisted the exercise achieved its intended purpose, particularly for Ghanaâ??s emerging players and members of the U-23 side preparing for Olympic qualifiers.â??Objective accomplished! This event has provided

Black Starlets media officer Sheikh Tophic Abdul-Kadir Sienu says the team remains fully focused on securing qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup despite their exit from the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Ghana endured a difficult start to the tournament but ended their Group D campaign on a positive note with a convincing 3-1 victory over South Africa on Wednesday.Despite the win, the Black Starlets were eliminated after finishing level with Algeria on points, goals

Black Starlets media officer Sheikh Tophic has described Ghanaâ??s upcoming playoff clash against Uganda as an emotionally charged encounter as the two sides battle for a place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.Ghana booked their place in the playoff after securing a 3-1 victory over South Africa in their final Group D match at the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite failing to progress to the knockout stage.While elimination from the tournament was a setback for the

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over Ghana in an international World Cup warm-up match in Puebla, scoring once in each half to maintain control throughout the encounter.Despite the defeat, the Black Stars, featuring several new faces, showed determination and produced a spirited performance against El Tri.Mexico made their intentions clear early at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc, taking the lead after Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare misjudged a situation, allowing Brian Gutierrez to pounce

Jan Gyamerah made his debut for Ghana in their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in a pre-World Cup friendly on Saturday.The defender was handed a starting role in his first appearance for the senior national team as Ghana continued preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Gyamerah delivered a composed performance at the back despite the defeat, showing moments of calmness and defensive discipline against the World Cup hosts. According to Flashscore, the defender earned a 6.0 rating after the

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi finally made his much-anticipated debut for Ghana in their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in a pre-World Cup friendly at the Estadio Cuauhemoc in Puebla.The winger was handed a starting role for the Black Stars in his first appearance for the senior national team as Ghana continued preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Rak-Sakyi endured a difficult opening half and struggled to make a significant impact as Mexico dominated possession and controlled much of the game.However,

Salim Adams made an encouraging debut for Ghana in Saturdayâ??s international friendly against Mexico as the Black Stars continued preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to the World Cup hosts at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc, but Adams emerged as one of the positives from the encounter following an impressive cameo appearance.The Medeama SC midfielder came on as a second-half substitute for Emmanuel Agyei in the 76th minute and immediately showed composure

Mexico recorded a 2-0 victory over Ghana in an international friendly at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc as both sides continued preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Goals from Brian Gutierrez and Guillermo Martínez Ayala handed El Tri the win in a match that served as an important test ahead of the tournament to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Mexico fielded a strong squad dominated by home-based players against a youthful Black Stars side made up largely of

Accra Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has appealed to the clubâ??s supporters to continue backing the team despite a difficult run of results ahead of their final league game against Medeama SC.Hearts of Oak will host Medeama in their Week 34 fixture as they look to finish the season strongly. The Phobians have managed just one win in their last five matches, alongside two defeats and two draws.Speaking during the clubâ??s pre-match press conference, Dramani stressed the

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has stressed the need for his side to approach every game with the mindset of winning and showing their style of play.The Hearts coach made the remarks during his pre-match press conference ahead of their final Ghana Premier League game of the season against Medeama SC.The Phobians will host Medeama in their Week 34 clash as they look to finish the campaign on a positive note after a difficult run of form. Hearts have managed one win, two draws,

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has admitted his side is still developing as they prepare for their final league game of the season against Medeama SC.The Phobians will host Medeama in their Week 34 fixture as they look to finish the campaign strongly after a difficult run of results. Hearts have managed just one win in their last five matches, alongside two defeats and two draws.Speaking ahead of the game, Dramani explained that the team is still trying to improve several parts

Ghanaian defensive midfielder Kofi Amoako has completed a move to German second-tier side Hamburger SV, with the 21-year-old signing a contract that runs until at least 2030.Amoako successfully completed his medical and put pen to paper after HSV activated his â?¬2 million release clause from Dynamo Dresden.The talented midfielder turned down several other enquiries to join the Rothosen, who have been active in the market ahead of the new season.The deal marks a significant step

Ghana's road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with an international friendly against Mexico at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla on Friday night.The match, which kicks off at 2:00 a.m. Ghana time on Saturday will provide a valuable opportunity for several players to stake their claim for a place in the Black Stars' World Cup squad.The Black Stars travel to Mexico without many of their established stars, with the squad largely made up of locally based players, U-23 prospects

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has already arrived in camp ahead of the Black Stars' international friendly against Wales, scheduled for June 2, as the team continues preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The match will be the first official game under head coach Carlos Queiroz, with many more players expected to arrive in the coming days.However, Ghana's final World Cup squad has yet to be announced, leaving several players still fighting for a spot on the plane

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has declared that his side will travel to Accra with the intention of securing all three points when they face Hearts of Oak in their final Ghana Premier League match of the 2025/26 season.The Tarkwa-based champions have already wrapped up the league title, but Tanko insists his team remain fully motivated to finish the campaign strongly."Even when we played them here, we didn't find it easy to beat them. It was a tactical game,"