Ghanaâ??s Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has explained that the government will be relying on Ghanaians living in North America to support the national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Adams explained that the country is in a period of austerity, with priorities focused on developing sports infrastructure nationwide.The minister suggested that Ghanaians living in Canada, Mexico, and the United States could take the initiative to support the team.â??We are in a period

Ghanaâ??s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has ruled out government-funded trips for fans to the 2026 World Cup, insisting resources are better spent on developing sports infrastructure nationwide.The NDC governmentâ??s 2024 manifesto prioritises construction of new regional stadia and refurbishment of existing national facilities to meet international standards.Key projects include building international-standard stadia in all regions and upgrading pitches, tracks,

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has entered a rare and distinguished circle in world football - those who have both played at the FIFA World Cup and later coached their national teams in two editions of the tournament.With Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup already confirmed, Addo has achieved a truly historic milestone, becoming the first African to do so.The former Borussia Dortmund winger represented Ghana at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where the Black Stars

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is expected to join the Black Stars camp in Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday ahead of Fridayâ??s international friendly against the Samurai Blue.Asare, who was in goal during Sundayâ??s Super Clash against Asante Kotoko, will link up with his international teammates at the Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel, where 18 players are currently in camp. His arrival will raise the number of goalkeepers in the squad to three, joining Joseph Anang and Lawrence

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson says he is â??satisfiedâ? with his teamâ??s performance despite surrendering the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup title to Nigeria in Benin.Ghana lost both encounters against the Falconets during the tournament, while winning their two games against hosts Benin. The defeats against Nigeria saw the Black Princesses concede six goals while scoring just once, though they managed four goals across their victories over Benin.Speaking after the

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has disclosed that the Black Stars will not receive any financial bonuses for their upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea.The team is currently in Asia as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches scheduled against Japan on Friday, November 14, and South Korea on November 18.In an interview with Asempa FM, Asante Twum clarified that the players will

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has shed light on why several senior Black Stars players were omitted from the squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Japan and South Korea.Head coach Otto Addo left out key figures such as Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from the travelling team, opting instead to hand opportunities to fresh faces, including Kelvin Nkrumah, Prince Kwabena Adu, and Prince Osei Owusu.Speaking

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has cautioned his teammates not to underestimate Gabon ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, emphasizing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangâ??s threat.The West African football heavyweights missed out on automatic World Cup qualification, and are set to participate in a playoff to determine their fate for the tournament to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico.The playoff structure sees Nigeria face Gabon on November 13 at the Prince Moulay

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has acknowledged Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangâ??s threat ahead of key 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon.The West African football heavyweights missed out on automatic World Cup qualification, and are set to participate in a playoff to determine their fate for the tournament to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico.The playoff structure sees Nigeria face Gabon on November 13 at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, while Cameroon

Ivory Coast legend Solomon Kalou insists South African can be the surprise package at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Bafana Bafana, who secured bronze medal in the last edition are paired in Group B against record winners Egypt, Angola, and Zimbabwe at the continental showpiece, scheduled to take place between December 2025 and January 2026.Ahead of the tournament, Kalou, a former player of Premier League giants, Chelsea has tipped the Bafana Bafana as one of

Medeama SC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Essilfie, has disclosed that the club is on a mission to develop a distinctive football identity modeled after the attractive and tactical style of FC Barcelona.Speaking on WestGold Radio 106.3 FM in Takoradi, the experienced football administrator outlined the clubâ??s long-term vision to blend entertainment with success on the pitch, ensuring supporters enjoy every game while maintaining consistent results."Our aim is to play

Eighteen players are currently assembled at the Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nagoya as preparations intensify for Ghanaâ??s international friendly against Japan on Friday, November 14, 2025.Sixteen players arrived on Tuesday, joining home-based duo Kelvin Nkrumah and Prince Owusu, who traveled from Accra on Sunday.The squad in camp features Joseph Anang, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Derrick Kohn, Jerome Opoku, Ebenezer Annan, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Caleb Yirenkyi, Alidu Seidu,

The Black Stars will begin camping on Wednesday, November 12, in Nagoya- Japan ahead of the Kirin Cup tournament. Coach Otto Addo has invited 22 players, who are expected to report to Japan in Wednesday as preparations begin for the international break.The Black Stars will be without key players Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Alexander Djiku, Ernest Nuamah, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.However, Addo has included three new debutants including Montreal CF and former Germany

Ghanaian-born midfielder Baba Alhassan has trained with the Ugandan national team for the first time following his nationality switch. The Steaua Bucaresti played received his maiden invite from the Cranes for the international friendlies against Chad and Morocco in November.Despite being eligible to play for Ghana, Alhassan decided to play for Uganda due to his mother's heritage.He joined his new teammates for training at the Lonari Sports Club on Tuesday, November 11,

Ibrahim Salifu, a former Ghana Premier League star, has joined the Benin national team for the first time following his nationality switch. The ex-Hearts of Oak player trained with the Squirrels ahead of their international friendly against Burkina Faso.Salifu is expected to make his debut against the Stallions as Gernot Rohr puts together a strong team for next month's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Despite representing Ghana at various levels, Salifu switched his nationality

Ghana goalkeeper Jojo Wollacot has been named Crawley Town FC's Player of the Month for October.The English-born Ghanaian enjoyed a decent run in the month, helping Crawley Town with spectacular performances in League 2.Wollacot starred in the games against Bristol Rovers, Shrewsbury Town, Wallsall and Cambridge United."Your Core FM Player of the Month for October! Well deserved, Joe!" posted Crawley Town on social media congratulating the goalkeeper. ð??

Nigeria star Alex Iwobi admits facing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Nigeriaâ??s African play-off semi-final against Gabon will be a challenge.The two were teammates at Arsenal between 2017 and 2019, and Iwobi has nothing but respect for the 36-year-old Gabon captain.â??Heâ??s getting on, but you wouldnâ??t think that. Heâ??s a youthful guy,â? Iwobi told BBC Sport Africa. â??I donâ??t know how weâ??re going to lock him up. We both have the same goal, and

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has opened up about a special training routine with Guinean striker Morifing Donzo to help the player reach his best form.The forward on Sunday scored his first goal in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season to give the Porcupine Warriors a crucial win over bitter rivals Hearts of Oak.Assessing the performance of Donzo, Karim Zito said he believes the forward is gradually finding his rhythm in his team.The coach further disclosed that he is working

Fulham star Alex Iwobi says Nigeriaâ??s bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been â??resurrected from the deadâ? after a shaky start to qualifying.The Super Eagles managed just three points from their first four games, including home draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, a campaign complicated by three different coaches and injuries to talismanic striker Victor Osimhen.Salvation came thanks to an injury-time goal by Brentfordâ??s Frank Onyeka in the final group game against

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has made it clear that he will not recommend spending government funds to send Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.He emphasized that the countryâ??s current financial situation makes such an initiative unrealistic."Well, there is no game or tournament we don't go with supporters but whether I will take them or someone will take them is a different ball game. so far government has not given