Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has stressed the importance of starting the Black Starsâ?? 2026 World Cup campaign on a strong note.Ghana, making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto. They will then face England on June 23 in Boston before concluding the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.In an interview with Sporty FM, Boateng described the group as challenging but emphasized

Former Ghana international Derek Boateng has described Group L of the 2026 World Cup as a challenging draw for the Black Stars.Ghana will face Panama, England, and Croatia in the group stage of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer.â??Thatâ??s a tough group,â? Boateng told Sporty FM. â??We know how England playsâ??some of our players compete there, so weâ??re familiar with their style and key players. Croatia

Dariusz Adamczuk believes Widzew Lodz have taken a clear step toward their ambitions by securing the signature of Osman Bukari, a move he views as both strategic and timely.The sporting director sees the winger as a player capable of lifting the teamâ??s attacking edge and shaping its next phase of growth.Bukari joined from Austin FC on a permanent deal that runs until June 2030, ending his short spell in Major League Soccer and opening a fresh chapter back in Europe. His profile

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, beleives the Black Stars playing high-profile friendly games will put the team in a better position before the start of the World Cup. The four-time African champions, as part of their preparation for the global showpiece, will come up against Germany in an international friendly game in Stuttgart on March 30, 2026.Henry Asante Twum, who is the Communications Director of the GFA, has hinted that the

Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari prioritised a return to Europe as he commits to Polish side Widzew Łódź seeking renewed competition and proximity to family.Bukari joined Widzew Lodz from MLS outfit Austin FC on a permanent deal until June 2030. The versatile attacker returns after spells in Slovakia Belgium France and Serbia.A product of RSC Anderlecht academy he rose at AS Trenčín with 16 goals and 25 assists in 66 games. He later featured for KAA Gent and FC Nantes

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lartey Vanderpuye has urged the government to establish an independent commission to oversee the newly passed Sports Fund Bill, warning that political influence could undermine the fundâ??s objectives.The bill, recently approved by Parliament and introduced by Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, is designed to provide sustainable financing to support sports development nationwide.Vanderpuye emphasized that the fund would be more effective

Hearts of Oak assistant coach Abdul Gazale has suggested that goalkeeper Benjamin Asare could return to the starting lineup ahead of the clubâ??s trip to Aduana FC this weekend.The Phobians will travel to the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park on Sunday to face the two-time Premier League champions in their Matchday 15 fixture of the Ghana Premier League.Asare, who has been sidelined for several weeks, made a return to training earlier this week and is now in contention for selection.Speaking

Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has revealed the circumstances that led to Kevin-Prince Boateng being sent out of the Black Stars camp in 2011, ahead of an international friendly against England.In an interview with Sporty FM, the ex-Fulham man explained that Kevin-Prince had earlier failed to honour a call-up for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo, only to resurface when Ghana were preparing to face England in a high-profile friendly.According to Boateng, the

Nations FC will look to return to the winning track when they welcome Young Apostles to the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex for premier league business on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Frimpong Manso has still not found the right formula since taking over from Kassim Mingle as Nations FC coach.He has won two of his seven games in charge of the Abrankese-based team (W2, D2, L4).Nations occupy 12th position in the league standings on 16 points, four behind visiting Young Apostles.Apostles

Relegation-haunted sides Dreams FC and Berekum Chelsea will clash for their Ghana Premier League Week 15 fixture on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Dreams FC will look to make it two home wins on the spin when they host â??The Bibiresâ?? as the Tuba Astro Turf.â??The Still Believe' sit precariously in the league standings on 16th position with 14 points after an inconsistent showing this term (W4, D2, L8).Winfred Dormon will definitely set his sights on banking all three

The ninth season of the Indian Womenâ??s League kickoffs on Saturday, December 20, 2025.Seven Ghanaian players have registered with five out of the eight teams set to do battle for the title.East Bengal FC, who won their maiden IWL trophy last season, will have the opportunity to defend their title on home soil as the 2025-26 league will be played in a centralised format in Kolkata and Kalyani.Full List of Ghanaian players and their Indian Womenâ??s League: Nita Football Academy-

Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari has officially joined Polish club Widzew Lodz on a permanent transfer from MLS side Austin FC, signing a contract until June 2030.The pacey winger, who can play across the frontline, returns to Europe after stints in Slovakia, Belgium, France, and Serbia.â??Bukari came through Anderlechtâ??s academy before shining at AS Trencin, where he produced 16 goals and 25 assists in 66 games and earned a place in the leagueâ??s team of the season. Moves

George Addo Jnr has been appointed Lead English Commentator for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by official broadcast rights holders New World TV, marking his return for a second consecutive tournament.The BBC Sport presenter and former JoySports Editor previously held the same role at the 2023 AFCON in Cote dâ??Ivoire, where he provided commentary alongside celebrated African football legends including Sebastien Bassong, Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Basile Boli, and Salomon

Before the start of the season, expectations were already sky-high around Ghanaian teenager Prince Amoako Junior, and the early signs suggest the hype was fully justified.The Nordsjaelland prodigy, a graduate of the renowned Right to Dream Academy, has wasted no time announcing himself on the Danish Superliga stage.Amoako Junior needed just four minutes of top-flight football to score his first Superliga goal, putting Nordsjaelland ahead against FC Fredericia.He went on to register

Spanish giants FC Barcelona are reportedly monitoring highly rated Belgian-born Ghanaian teenage prospect Jesse Eugen Bisiwu, according to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri.The 17-year-old, who is currently on the books of Belgian champions Club Brugge, has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Belgiumâ??s youth system.Tavolieri reports that Barcelona have already held talks with Bisiwu and his representatives as the Catalan club explores the possibility of completing

Kwadwo Duah scored twice, and Bernard Tekpetey also found the net as Ludogorets cruised to a 4-0 win over Beroe in the Bulgarian First Professional League on Friday.The visitors set the tone with calm control and patience. After steady pressure, Petar Stanic broke the deadlock in the 44th minute with a firm header from close range. Ludogorets then struck again before the break. A well worked corner fell kindly for Swiss-Ghanaian striker Duah, who stayed alert and finished with ease.The

Bayer Leverkusen will have to do without in-form Dutch-Ghanaian winger Ernest Poku for the upcoming Bundesliga game against RB Leipzig.Head coach Kasper Hjulmand confirmed on Friday that the 21-year-old will not make the squad due to a thigh issue.â??The club is relaxed about the situation, as the problem is not considered serious. â??â??Poku is not ready, but we believe he will be fit again for the start in January,â? the coach explained at the press conference. This

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday in Rabat, and as the countdown reaches its final hours, attention is increasingly turning from the stars on the pitch to the coaches charged with shaping the tournament from the technical area.AFCON 2025 brings together a diverse group of 24 head coaches, ranging from seasoned international veterans to emerging African tacticians. Their backgrounds span continents, footballing cultures, and philosophies, each arriving in Morocco

German-Ghanaian winger Ansgar Knauff has grown into a key and above all very versatile option in Eintracht Frankfurtâ??s attack.The 23-year-old is no longer tied to one role and is increasingly standing out through his flexibility and growing goal threat.â??Head coach Dino Toppmoller praised these qualities before the final Bundesliga match before the winter break against Hamburger SV.â??Ansgar is anyway a player who is used to being deployed in several positions. Left

League leaders Aduana FC welcome fourth-placed Hearts of Oak to the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in a high-profile Premier League fixture with significant implications at the top end of the table.Aduana FC come into the match in strong form and will be keen to tighten their grip on first place. The Dormaa-based side remain unbeaten at home this season and continue to draw strength from one of the leagueâ??s most reliable home records. Their recent victory over Heart of Lions underlined