Ghana coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren expressed pride in the Black Queensâ?? display after their 2-0 defeat to England, stressing that the performance showed clear signs of progress.Ghana conceded early at St Maryâ??s Stadium, with Lucia Kendall reacting quickest to a loose ball and finishing from close range after six minutes.England controlled much of the possession and created several openings, striking the woodwork multiple times, but Ghana remained organised and restricted

England Women claimed a 2â??0 win over Ghana in an international friendly in Southampton, but the scoreline only told part of the story after a spirited display from the Black Queens.Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren gave new defender Benedicte Simon her first start for Ghana.The hosts struck early when Lucia Kendall finished in the 6th minute, setting the tone for an England side that dominated possession yet found Ghana stubborn and organised at the back. Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan

Eleven Wonders captain Emmanuel Boateng has indicated that he strongly believes his side will avoid relegation by the end of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Speaking after the teamâ??s first win of the campaign against Dreams FC on Monday, Boateng expressed satisfaction with the gradual improvement under their newly appointed head coach, Emmanuel Aidoo.â??Iâ??m very happy [with this win]. Right now we are solving our issues, small small, and thatâ??s why we have

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a strong starting lineup for tonightâ??s high-profile international friendly against the England Lionesses, with defender Benedicte Simon handed her senior debut.Cynthia Konlan Fiindib starts in goal, marshalled by a defensive unit led by captain Portia Boakye and Susan Ama Duah.Newcomer Benedicte Simon steps into the backline for her first appearance in Ghanaâ??s colours, joining Comfort Yeboah and the experienced defensive

Marc Brys has accused Samuel Etoâ??o of exploiting his renewed mandate at the Cameroonian Football Federation to orchestrate what he calls an â??illegal and ridiculousâ?? move to dismiss him as Cameroonâ??s head coach.The Belgian technician spoke for the first time since his removal, framing the federation presidentâ??s actions as a targeted effort to force him out before the continental tournament.His comments followed a dramatic announcement by Fecafoot that ended

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has boldly predicted Nigeria will lift the trophy at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, expressing confidence in the teamâ??s quality during the CAF Diaspora Tour event in London.The Fulham star said he believes coach Ã?ric Chelleâ??s squad has what it takes to go all the way.AFCON 2025 begins on December 21 in Morocco and concludes on January 18, 2026. Nigeria, the three-time champions, were runners-up in the previous tournament after losing

The build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has been overshadowed by sweeping managerial changes, with five national teams dismissing their head coaches before the tournament starts later this month.The changes underline the intense pressure within African football, where federations demand immediate improvement despite having already secured qualification.Angola were the first to act, ending their five-year association with Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves on September

A former England and Premier League footballer was arrested at Stansted Airport over the weekend on suspicion of attempted rape, Essex Police confirmed.The suspect, who played for England during the 2010s, was detected at passport control by Border Force officers shortly before he was due to board a flight.For legal reasons, his identity cannot be disclosed at this stage."After arrest, the suspect has been bailed to a date in late February 2026 while we continue our enquiries,"

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will join Egypt for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations duty on December 15.The forward will therefore miss Liverpoolâ??s Premier League fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur on December 20 and Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 27. Should Egypt progress deep into the competition, Salah could also be absent for matches against Leeds United (January 1), Fulham (January 4), Arsenal (January 8), and Burnley (January 17).Despite

Newly appointed Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has admitted that accepting the challenge to coach the side is a risk. Following the departure of Nii Odartey Lamptey and J.E. Sarpong, due to internal challenges, Aidoo was confirmed as the new head coach for the side.Since his appointment, Eleven Wonders have recorded their first win by progressing to the next round of the FA Cup.However, after going 11 matches without a win in the Premier League, Aidoo guided the side

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has postponed the FA Cup Round of 64 game between Future Stars FC and Asante Kotoko.The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025; the match has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 10, 2025.A GFA statement on Monday said "the adjustment comes as part of an updated fixture arrangement aimed at ensuring smooth coordination of the competition and providing optimal conditions for all participating clubs.â??â??The

Old Tafo MP Vincent Assafuah believes the upcoming friendly between the Black Queens and England is the perfect moment to allow new and fringe players to show what they can do.He feels the national team must build a strong squad that goes beyond the usual starters.The Black Queens take on England at St. Maryâ??s Stadium in Southampton, and the team completed their final training session ahead of the match. Assafuah thinks this game offers an important opportunity to test different

Accra Hearts of Oak will host lower tier side True Life F.C in the Round 64 in the FA Cup in the FA Cup.Speaking ahead of the game, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani argues that tomorrow's contest is significant for the fans."For me, it gives our fans the chance to come up there and see what the board has done. Sometimes when I step into training, I feel like I am still in Europe."Hearts of Oak have not won the competition since they last did in 2022, and Didi Dramani intends

Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has expressed confidence ahead of Ghanaâ??s first-ever clash with England, insisting her team has what it takes to compete with the European champions.At Mondayâ??s pre-match press briefing ahead of the friendly at St. Maryâ??s Stadium in Southampton, Boye-Hlorkah projected calm and self-belief, underscoring the squadâ??s identity and unity.â??We can respect the opponent, but at the same time, we need to be ourselves. We

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has urged his squad to approach their upcoming friendly against England with courage and resolve.The West African team will face the European champions at St Maryâ??s Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 GMT.Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Björkegren reflected on Englandâ??s recent 3-0 win over China, highlighting lessons his side could learn from the encounter.â??England played great, and at the same time, I

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has cautioned the Black Stars technical team led by Otto Addo never to consider inviting players who earlier turned down an offer to play for the country. Following Ghana's qualification to the 2026 World Cup, several European-born players have reportedly expressed their interest in playing for the West African country.Callum Hudson-Odoi, Eddie Nketiah, among other players, are believed to be eyeing

Former Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has called on the technical handlers of the Black Stars to overhaul the squad, citing that most of the current players are not good enough to feature at the 2026 World Cup. After failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the first time in over two decades, the four-time African champions made a return to the global stage after finishing at the top of their group

New World TV (NWTV), acting as the Confederation of African Footballâ??s (CAFâ??s) exclusive media rights agent, and Iris Media, have granted SuperSport the sub-licence rights under a finalised agreement that will enable football fans across Sub-Saharan Africa to enjoy comprehensive coverage of Africaâ??s biggest football showpiece, taking place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Under this agreement and grant of rights from NWTV, SuperSport will broadcast

Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has expressed optimism in the teamâ??s chances of escaping relegation at the end of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The team currently sits bottom of the league table with six points at the end of Week 12 of the campaign.Coach Aidoo on Monday led Eleven Wonders to a 2-0 victory over Dreams FC, securing the teamâ??s first win of the season.Speaking in his post-match interview, the coach admitted that his side is in a difficult

Black Stars defender Mohammed Salisu has been named in the French Ligue 1 team of the week for matchday 14.The towering centre-back starred for AS Monaco as they defeated European champions Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Stade de Louis, courtesy a Takumi Minamino second half strike.His impressive display comes days after his Man of the Match performance for Monaco in the UEFA Champions League against Pafos.Salisu is joined in the Team of the Week by Austrian-Ghanaian centre-back