Accra came to a standstill on Wednesday evening as Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz touched down at the Kotoka International Airport to begin his tenure with the Black Stars.The 73-year-old was greeted by a sea of passionate Ghanaian supporters as he touched down in the West African country for the first time.The atmosphere was electric, with fans chanting his name and waving national flags, signaling a wave of renewed optimism following the departure of Otto Addo in March.The veteran

Ghanaian attacker Daniel Afriyie rounded off a dominant Aarau performance with a late goal in a 3â??0 home victory over FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy in the Swiss Challenge League.Coming on to stretch a tiring back line, Afriyie struck in the 87th minute to make it three, clinically finishing after smart build-up play to send Stadion Brügglifeld into full celebration.Aarau had to stay patient after a goalless first half but finally broke the deadlock just two minutes after the restart,

Ghanaian midfielder Frank Junior Adjei came off the bench to earn Hammarby a 1â??1 draw at home to Halmstads BK, capping an impressive cameo with a well-taken second-half goal.The visitors struck first on 10 minutes when Otso Liimatta finished calmly from a Ludvig Arvidsson assist, and despite Hammarbyâ??s dominance in possession, they went into the break trailing.The game turned after the interval as head coach Martí Cifuentes introduced Adjei, who immediately injected

Serge Gnabry will miss this summerâ??s FIFA World Cup after confirming he has suffered a serious adductor injury.The Bayern Munich forward revealed the news in an emotional message, explaining that the injury has not only ended his season but also his hopes of featuring for Germany national team at the tournament.â??The last few days have been difficult to digest,â? Gnabry said, adding that his World Cup dream is now over.The 30-year-old picked up the injury during training,

FC AshantiGold â??04 are monitoring Safianu Usman as they plan for the 2026/27 season, with the midfielder high on their transfer shortlist.The Obuasi-based club are considering a move for the Hohoe United captain as part of efforts to strengthen the squad, provided they secure promotion to the Ghana Premier League.Usman, 25, has been one of the standout performers this season, scoring four goals in 26 appearances despite Hohoe Unitedâ??s struggles near the bottom of the table.Reports

Hearts of Oak are in talks with centre-back Kelvin Osei Asibey over a possible contract extension as the club looks to secure his future.The 25-year-old joined Hearts in 2023 from Eleven Wonders after an impressive spell and has since become a key part of the team. He signed a three-year deal with an option for an additional year.Sources indicate that discussions are ongoing, with both parties considering terms for a new agreement.Asibey is widely seen as one of the most consistent

Asante Kotoko have begun life under interim head coach Hamza Obeng, with the new man taking charge of his first training session following his appointment earlier this week.Obeng steps into the role at a difficult moment for the club, with Kotoko heading towards what looks set to be another trophyless season. He has been handed responsibility until the end of the campaign and is expected to stabilise performances in the closing weeks.The change in the dugout follows the exit of

Candy Soccer Academy Ladies have been crowned champions of the Brong Ahafo Regional Football Association Womenâ??s Division One League after a 2-0 win over Gyagba Ladies in the final league match.The decisive game was played at the Penkwasi AstroTurf, where Candy Soccer Academy Ladies put in a solid performance to secure the title.Perpetual Tuah scored both goals, giving her side control of the match and sealing the win.The result caps a strong season for Candy Soccer Academy

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly identified Nico Williams as a priority transfer target, personally urging the clubâ??s hierarchy to move for the highly rated winger ahead of the summer window.Per reports, Arteta has informed Arsenalâ??s board that the 23-year-old Athletic Club Bilbao star is the ideal profile to elevate his squad, citing Williamsâ?? explosive pace, dribbling ability, and physical strength as key attributes that fit seamlessly into his tactical

Turkish Süper Lig giants Trabzonspor have officially entered the race to sign Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku following Leicester City's relegation to League One.The 20-year-old has been one of the few bright spots in a disastrous campaign for the Foxes, recording nine goals and seven assists in the Championship this season.His pace, dribbling, and directness have made him a standout performer, attracting interest from clubs across Europe.Issahaku remains under contract

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has opened up on why he has yet to transition into coaching, despite holding the necessary qualifications to step into the dugout.Widely regarded as one of Ghanaâ??s finest exports and a standout figure across Africa and Europe, the former striker says the demands of coaching require a level of commitment he is not prepared to give at this stage of his life.In an interview with Citi Sports, Gyan explained that his current priorities lie away from football

The Ghana Football Association has officially announced the rescheduling of Matchday 30 of the Ghana Premier League to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, following the suspension of this weekendâ??s fixtures in honour of the late Dominic Frimpong.The adjustment also serves to provide Berekum Chelsea additional time to recover from the tragic incident, ensuring the club and its players are given the necessary space during this difficult period.The Football Association has called on all clubs,

Barcelona have intensified their interest in promising Belgian-Ghanaian winger Jesse Bisiwu, with reports indicating that discussions have begun with Club Brugge over a possible move for the highly rated 18-year-old.According to Spanish outlet Diario Sport, Barcelona scouting chief Joao Amaral recently met Club Brugge representatives in Switzerland to explore a deal for Bisiwu, who currently features for the Belgian sideâ??s reserve and U19 teams. Amaral and sporting director

Techiman Eleven Wonders FC has been handed a ban on both domestic and international player transfers after failing to comply with decisions issued by the Playersâ?? Status Committee and subsequent enforcement directives from the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association.The sanction follows the clubâ??s inability to meet a stipulated deadline to settle outstanding payments owed to Moses Afriyie. Despite being formally notified of the ruling, the player reported

Former Germany international Gerald Asamoah has backed France and Spain as the strongest contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while also pointing to a competitive group of challengers including Germany, Argentina and Brazil.With the tournament set to kick off in June across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Asamoah has been closely assessing the leading national sides as anticipation builds for the expanded global showpiece."France is a strong side and also Spain,"

Former Germany international Gerald Asamoah has identified Senegal and Morocco as Africaâ??s best hopes of making a major impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a slight edge given to the Lions of Teranga as potential surprise contenders on the global stage.Speaking to Flashscore about the prospects of Africaâ??s 10 qualified teams for the expanded 48-nation tournament, Asamoah emphasised that success would depend less on individual quality and more on collective strength

Guinea-Bissauâ??s Alamara Djabi is in stable condition after being seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Denmark.The 19-year-old midfielder, who plays for FC Midtjylland, was attacked in the early hours of Sunday in Herning, the town where the club is based.Djabi was initially in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery. The club later confirmed he had a second operation and is now recovering.â??He has awakened from an induced coma and is doing well under the

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the newly appointed Black Stars head coach will initially be housed in a hotel upon arrival in Ghana, after the official residence designated for the position was converted into office space.Speaking on Asempa FM, the GFAâ??s Senior Manager of Communications, Sheikh Tophic Sienu, explained that the decision followed the repurposing of a five-bedroom property in Accraâ??s Airport Residential Area.The house, originally

Basake Holy Stars' Dubi Tayi Kassi has been named Goalkeeper of the Month for March following a strong spell in goal.The goalkeeper played a key role in his sideâ??s performances, going through the month unbeaten in four matches. Basake Holy Stars recorded two wins and two draws during that run, with Kassi providing a solid presence at the back.He stood out most for his consistency, keeping clean sheets in all four games. His shot-stopping and organisation of the defence

Claude Bortey has been named NASCO Player of the Month for March after a strong run of performances for Young Apostles.The defender stood out during the period, contributing three goals and earning one Man of the Match award, an impressive return for a player in his position. His performances were key in helping Young Apostles maintain consistency during the month.Bortey edged out competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and Samuel Okai of Bechem United, both of whom also had