Ghana FA president Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has taken a decisive step in FIFAâ??s fight against racism and discrimination after holding a landmark meeting with the Players Voice Panel at the ongoing FIFA Congress.In his role as president of FIFAâ??s Anti-Racism and Discrimination Committee, Simeon-Okraku led his first official engagement with the panel, signalling a clear shift toward a more inclusive and player-driven approach to tackling long-standing issues within the game.The

Captain Ethan Ampadu believes Leeds United are well placed to secure Premier League survival after a 3-1 win over Burnley at Elland Road on Friday.Goals from Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin earned Leeds a comfortable victory and moved them nine points clear of 18th placed Tottenham, with three matches remaining.The result marked an important response after last weekendâ??s disappointment and further strengthened their grip on safety.Speaking after the match,

Former Ghana midfielder Yussif Chibsah has called for stronger investment and long-term planning in Ghana football, saying the country must move away from short-term thinking if it is to rebuild the Black Stars.Speaking on Channel One TV, he stressed that modern football success is now driven more by structure and process than raw talent.â??Football is like farming. We have time to clear the land where you have to apply fertilisers, you have to plant, water it, have time for

Newly appointed Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Daniel Gasper is expected in Ghana this weekend as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Gasper joins the national teamâ??s technical bench following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, taking up the role of first goalkeepers trainer.The Portuguese coach is expected to begin work immediately upon arrival, with reports indicating he will first meet Benjamin Asare in Accra before travelling

Daniel Kofi Kyereh has placed Andre Ayew ahead of some of Ghanaâ??s most celebrated midfielders, including Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah, during a blind-ranking exercise.The Freiburg midfielder made the selections in an interview with Joy Sports, where he was tasked with ordering a mix of past and present Black Stars midfielders without knowing who would come next.In the same interview, Kyereh named Andre Ayew as his childhood hero who shaped his early Black Stars career.Despite

Daniel Kofi Kyereh has described Andre Ayew as a central influence on his development, crediting the former Black Stars captain for his guidance during the early stages of his international career.The Freiburg midfielder said Ayewâ??s leadership extended beyond the pitch, offering personal support during his integration into the national team.â??From the day I joined the Black Stars to when I had the injury and couldn't participate anymore, he was really taking good care

Former Ghana international Daniel Opare has revealed how a mistimed injury denied him a breakthrough at Real Madrid.Opare joined the Spanish giants in 2008 from AshantiGold SC after impressing at the 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup.He soon trained with the first team during a shortage at right-back and was in line to feature."There were a lot of red cards and then injuries in the Madrid team. So I started training with the first team a long time ago," he told Joy Sports.His chance

Former Ghana international Daniel Opare has admitted his biggest career regret is failing to fully realise his potential, with injuries repeatedly halting his progress at crucial stages.Once viewed as a future mainstay for both club and country, Opareâ??s early development at Real Madrid Castilla and rise into the Black Stars setup pointed to a player on course for the highest level."It is not easy to get to that level so [I am thankful]," he told JoySports."I

Former Ghana international Daniel Opare says persistent injuries denied him the career he once looked set to achieve at the highest level.Opare, who emerged as one of Ghanaâ??s brightest prospects, built early momentum at Real Madrid Castilla and broke into the Black Stars setup with high expectations.However, repeated injury setbacks stalled that progress at key moments."It is not easy to get to that level so [I am thankful]," he told JoySports."I regretted a

Karela United will lock horns with Young Apostles FC in a crucial Ghana Premier League Matchweek 31 encounter at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday afternoon, with both sides chasing important but contrasting objectives.The â??Pride and Passionâ?? outfit head into the fixture looking to halt a recent dip in form that has slowed their push up the table. Currently 7th with 42 points, Karela remain within touching distance of the top four and will see this clash as a

The head coach of Eleven Wonders, Emmanuel Aidoo, was left speechless on Friday after the teamâ??s defeat to Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League.  In what was a Week 31 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign, Wonders suffered a 3-1 defeat. It was a result that summed up how poor the team has been all season and why they have been relegated long before the end of the season.  In his post-match interview, coach Emmanuel Aidoo broke down as he struggled to find

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has stressed the importance of the teamâ??s victory over Eleven Wonders in the Ghana Premier League on Friday afternoon.  The Hunters overpowered their Week 31 opponent with a 3-1 victory on the matchday, with captain Augustine Okrah starring with a brace.  Speaking in a post-match interview, Kobina Amissah expressed his delight with the win, noting that it gives his side a major boost in their quest to escape relegation.  â??I