Samuel Bartels, a legal practitioner, has cautioned that the prolonged delay in prosecuting those responsible for the murder of  Asante Kotoko supporter Nana Pooley is sending confusing signals and risks discouraging supporters from attending Ghana Premier League matches.February 2, 2026, marked one year since Pooley was stabbed to death in Nsoatre during a league match between Kotoko and Nsoatreman. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unresolved in court, with the

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has admitted that his team, like any other side in the Ghana Premier League, can be beaten. The gaffer travelled with his team to Abrankese last weekend to face Nations FC in their Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.In a showdown at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Medeama SC scored first, but Nations FC rallied from behind to secure a 2-1 win, thanks to a brace from captain Razak Simpson.Speaking

Ghana Premier League club FC Samartex have announced that youth team head coach Eric Bekoe has been suspended for two weeks and docked a monthâ??s salary for insubordination and breach of club regulations.The club, early in the week, temporarily suspended the former Ghana international and scheduled him for a hearing before the disciplinary committee over various allegations levelled against him.READ: FC Samartex suspend youth team coach Eric Bekoe over insubordinationOn Thursday,

Twenty-five participants, comprising six females and 19 males, have reported to the Ghana Football Association Technical Centre in Prampram to begin the CAF Licence B Module I Coaching Course.The Module I programme will run for ten days and will feature a combination of classroom-based theory and practical field sessions. Upon completion of the module, participants will be required to undertake a mandatory one-month internship with a club of their choice as part of the certification

The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee will meet on February 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe expected to chair the session.The meeting follows an announcement made by Dr. Motsepe on January 30 confirming that an Executive Committee session had been convened. A press conference will be held immediately after the meeting to outline key outcomes and decisions.As CAFâ??s highest decision-making body outside

The Ghana Football Association will host the first batch of the CAF Licence A Coaching Course from February 17 to 26, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The 10-day intensive programme, backed by the Confederation of African Football, is expected to attract elite coaches from across the continent who are seeking to attain one of CAFâ??s highest coaching qualifications.Former Ghana internationals Laryea Kingston and John Paintsil are part of the first

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged the government to adopt a fair and transparent system in selecting Ghanaian fans to travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghanaâ??s senior national team, the Black Stars, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.With plans underway for the government to sponsor supporters to cheer the team on, Vanderpuye cautioned against repeatedly selecting

Former Ghana internationals Laryea Kingston and John Paintsil have been named among the first batch of participants selected for the CAF Licence A Coaching Course announced by the Ghana Football School.Kingston, who currently heads youth football development in Uganda, and Paintsil, an assistant coach of the Black Stars, will both take part in the CAF Licence A course, the first to be organised in Ghana in nearly a decade, with the last edition held before 2018.The two former Black

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens will begin their preparations for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by taking part in the Pinks Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates.The tournament, scheduled from February 28 to March 6, offers a competitive environment for the team to sharpen tactics, build match fitness, and assess squad depth ahead of the continental showdown.The UAE-based competition features national teams from across the globe, with this yearâ??s edition including

Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey was subjected to racial abuse from Levski Sofia supporters during and after Ludogoretsâ?? victory in the Bulgarian Super Cup at the Vasil Levski National Stadium.The winger scored the decisive goal to secure the trophy on Tuesday, but celebrations were overshadowed by disturbing incidents targeting the Ghana international.Ludogorets released a strong statement condemning what the club described as â??unacceptableâ? behaviour from sections

Italian Serie A side Bologna have strengthened their youth ranks with the signing of promising Ghanaian midfielder Kwesi Sorotu Badori from Berekum Chelsea for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.The agreement includes an option for the Italian club to make the transfer permanent should the teenager impress during his stay in Italy.The 18-year-old arrives after establishing himself as one of the brightest emerging talents in the Ghana Premier League.Badoriâ??s performances over

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has toured the Kurt E.S. Okraku Technical Centre at Winkogo as part of his ongoing visit to the Upper East Region, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening football infrastructure and grassroots development.The GFA President inspected the facility alongside the Chairman of the Upper East Regional Football Association, Salifu Zida, and members of the Regional Executive Committee. The tour provided an

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a courtesy call on the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, in Tamale, ahead of the final leg of his tour of the three Northern Regions.The visit formed part of the GFA Presidentâ??s wider stakeholder engagement agenda, aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating football development across the country.President Simeon-Okraku expressed appreciation to the Minister for the warm

AS Monaco have removed Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu from their UEFA Champions League squad following a season-ending injury.The French side will face champions Paris Saint-Germain in the playoffs, but will do so without Salisu, whose absence has forced changes to the registered squad.The club have also excluded Paul Pogba and Takumi Minamino because of fitness concerns. Krepin Diatta, Wout Faes, and Simon Adingra have been added as replacements.Salisu suffered an anterior cruciate

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has outlined his personal ambitions for the remainder of the season, stressing his desire to continue improving and play a decisive role in Manchester Cityâ??s pursuit of silverware.Despite Cityâ??s dramatic 2-2 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur leaving them six points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal, Semenyo remains optimistic about the campaign, insisting the title race is far from over with 14 matches still to play.Beyond the collective

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has appealed to the clubâ??s supporters for patience as he works to resolve the challenges facing the team.The veteran coachâ??s future has come under scrutiny following a string of inconsistent results this season.After 21 games in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League, Kotoko sit fifth with 35 points, though they have advanced to the FA Cup Round of 16.Speaking to Asempa FM, Zito urged fans to remain supportive, stressing his commitment to

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has acknowledged that multiple challenges have contributed to the teamâ??s uneven form in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The Porcupine Warriors had hoped to narrow the gap on league leaders Medeama SC but were dealt a blow after losing to Nations FC over the weekend.Their struggles continued as they suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat to Heart of Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium.The result leaves Kotoko in fifth place with 35 points, eight

Serie A side Como have rejected a 30 million Euros bid from Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal for highly-rated Dutch-Ghanaian winger Jayden Addai, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The offer was submitted on Tuesday, but Comoâ??s technical director Mark-Jan Fledderus turned it down, largely due to timing issues surrounding the transfer window.The Italian transfer market closed on Monday evening, meaning Como would have been unable to secure a replacement if the 20-year-old attacker

Ghana international Inaki Williams says he and his Athletic Bilbao teammates are staunchly supporting under-fire coach Ernesto Valverde amid the clubâ??s inconsistent performance in the current football campaign.The San Mames outfit has struggled to match last seasonâ??s achievement that saw Ernesto Valverdeâ??s side secure qualification back to Europe after long absence.Currently, Athletic Bilbao find themselves in 11th position in the La Liga standings, accumulating 25

Ghana international Inaki Williams is seeking for a major season turn around after inspiring Athletic Bilbao to victory over Valencia in the Spanish Copa del Rey.The Black Stars forward has struggled to make a meaningful impact in the current campaign, scoring just two goals in 21 appearances across competition.Williams emerged as the hero on Wednesday night for the San Mames club, scoring a last-gasp goal to inspire his outfit to a crucial victory.Having ended his goal drought,