Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour has rejected claims that the clubâ??s players were not properly rewarded after winning the 2000 CAF Champions League.Zakour says Hearts received $3 million following their historic triumph and ensured that the players who contributed to the success received a significant share of the money.According to the former Hearts executive, each of the 18 players received $100,000, a figure he says was substantial at the time."Itâ??s

German-born Ghanaian forward Kevin Nyarko has joined Romanian club Politehnica Timisoara. The 24-year-old signed a deal to join the Liga 2 side Swedish Superettan club Helsingborgs IF.Nyarko arrives with rich experience playing a across England, Germany, Finland and Sweden. He scored three goals and provided three assists in 18 appearances for Helsingborg between March to August."I am delighted to have signed with Poli. I am excited to be here and to walk this path with

Ghanaian-American centre-back Kelvin Lamptey-Mills has completed a move to Spanish club FC Cartagena. The 20-year-old signed a two-year deal to join the Primeira Federacion side following a successful trial.Lamptey-Mills is expected to play a key role in the soon-to-begin season as Cartagena eye promotion to the Segunda Division."Central defender Kelvin Lamptey-Mills joins FC Cartagena's project. The Ghanaian defender, of American origin, has been training with Efesé

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has eulogized Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi for his outstanding display in the sides EFL Cup clash against Plymouth.The Black Stars midfielder, who recently secured a move to the newly promoted Premier League outfit delivered a top-class performance as his outfit cruised to victory in the Cup competition on Tuesday night.Yirenkyi capped off an impressive display by setting up Taiwo Awoniyi in their 4-2 League Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle.Speaking

Brandon Thomas-Asante has revealed the emotion behind Caleb Yirenkyiâ??s dramatic late winner against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the moment as one that deeply resonated with him. Yirenkyi struck in stoppage time to secure Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama during the group stage, announcing himself on the biggest stage in international football. Thomas-Asante, who provided the assist for the goal, said his close relationship with the midfielder made the moment

Brandon Thomas-Asante has likened Ghana teammate Caleb Yirenkyi to Nâ??Golo Kante, highlighting the midfielderâ??s qualities after his impressive start to life with Coventry City.Yirenkyi joined Coventry from Danish club FC Nordsjaelland in August as the most expensive signing in the Championship sideâ??s history, arriving with significant expectations after a breakthrough spell in Denmark.The 20-year-old has quickly offered signs of why Coventry manager Frank Lampard pushed

Former Bechem United coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese has been appointed head coach of the Equatorial Guinea national team, returning to African football for a new challenge with the Nzalang Nacional.The Italian has agreed a deal with the Equatorial Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFUT) and has already begun preparations for his first assignment. He succeeds Juan Micha Obiang, whose five-year tenure ended after the federation opted not to renew his contract.Anneseâ??s appointment

Ghana international Kwasi Sibo has bid farewell to Real Oviedo after bringing his two-year spell with the Spanish club to an end and completing a permanent move to Libyan top-flight side Al-Swehly.Sibo, 28, took to Instagram to thank Oviedo as he begins a new chapter in his career following the expiration of his contract with the Spanish club.â??I canâ??t unlock ð??? a new chapter in my career without leaving a message to Mi Puta Casa â??ð?¿ð???ð?¤²ð?¾

Nathaniel Adjei produced a remarkable individual display, scoring five goals as Greater Accra Region opened their 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship campaign with a 6-0 demolition of Upper East Region on Wednesday.Adjei needed just 60 seconds to open the scoring before adding his second in the 36th minute.The forward completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot four minutes before half-time as Greater Accra went into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead.Adjei continued his scoring

Girona sporting director Quique Carcel says Ghanaian defender Abdul Muminâ??s pace, defensive qualities and versatility were key factors behind the clubâ??s decision to sign him.Mumin was presented by Girona on Monday after completing his move to the Spanish club, who are targeting an immediate return to La Liga following their relegation.Cárcel revealed that Girona were specifically looking for a defender with the physical profile to add speed and balance to their back

New Asante Kotoko right-back Emmanuel Sanja says joining the club feels like returning home after completing his move from Vision FC.The 18-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Porcupine Warriors after completing his medical on Tuesday.Sanja, who grew up supporting Kotoko and completed his senior high school education in the clubâ??s environment, said the decision to join was an easy one.â??It was not a difficult decision to join Kotoko as it is where I am from

Asante Kotoko have signed right-back Emmanuel Sanja from Vision FC on a three-year deal ahead of the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League season.The 18-year-old completed his move on Tuesday after passing a medical examination, becoming the latest addition to the Porcupine Warriors' squad as they prepare for the new campaign.Sanja enjoyed a breakthrough season with Vision FC, making 25 Ghana Premier League appearances while scoring three goals and providing two assists.His performances

Ghanaian winger Marcel Opoku says his football journey began on the streets of Ghana, where he developed the creativity and freedom that continue to influence his game.The 24-year-old has now moved to Swedish Division One side Assyriska FF on a one-year contract with an option to extend, following his spell with Spanish fourth-tier side RCD Ricla.Opoku says his development has been shaped by experiences in three different football environments, starting in Ghana before moving to

Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey has suffered an injury setback and was left out of Ludogoretsâ?? squad for their 1-1 home draw against Slavia Sofia last Saturday.The 28-year-old picked up the injury on the eve of the Bulgarian top-flight fixture, forcing head coach Thomas Reis to leave him out of his plans.The extent of Tekpeteyâ??s injury is not yet known, with Ludogorets waiting for further assessment to determine how long he could be sidelined.The Bulgarian champions

Abdul Mumin has made Gironaâ??s promotion push his immediate priority after completing his move to the Spanish second-tier club.The Ghanaian central defender was presented by Girona on Monday and made it clear that his focus is firmly on helping the club return to La Liga as quickly as possible.â??I am here to return to the First Division as soon as possible,â? Mumin said during his presentation.The defender joins Girona with considerable experience of Spanish football,

Ghana defender Abdul Mumin has declared himself ready to make an immediate impact at Girona after being officially presented as the clubâ??s latest signing.The 28-year-old central defender joined the Spanish side with the objective of helping them secure an immediate return to La Liga after their relegation to the Segunda División.Mumin, who has previous experience in the Spanish top flight with Rayo Vallecano, says he arrives in Girona in good physical and mental condition

FC Samartex have made winning the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title their main target, according to General Manager Edmund Ackah.The Timber Boys, who won the league three seasons ago, finished fifth last season with 50 points.With the new campaign set to begin in September, Ackah says the club is determined to challenge for the title while also making an impact in the GHALCA Top Four tournament.â??Our priority is to win the Ghana Premier League and do well next season, but we

Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says he is relishing the pressure that comes with leading one of Ghana's biggest clubs as he prepares for his first Ghana Premier League campaign.The South African believes his experience in high-profile fixtures in his homeland has equipped him to cope with the expectations surrounding the Porcupine Warriors.Tinkler, who has previously managed Cape Town City FC and Sekhukhune United, said years of coaching in intense derby matches had

Asante Kotoko are the only Ghana Premier League club to have satisfied all of the Ghana Football Association's club licensing requirements without receiving any sanctions ahead of the 2026-27 season.The GFA's Club Licensing Committee has approved 14 of the 18 venues proposed by clubs for the upcoming campaign, which is scheduled to begin on 5 September.Speaking to Asempa FM, the committee's chairman, Dr Kwame Baah-Nuako, revealed that the Porcupine Warriors were the

Ghanaian left-back Umar Ali has joined Asante Kotoko, returning to the Ghana Premier League after leaving club football in the United Arab Emirates. The 22-year-old defender completed the move on 25 August 2026 and has signed a contract with the Kumasi-based club until 30 June 2028.Ali is a naturally left-footed defender whose preferred position is left-back. Standing at 1.77m, he adds another option to Asante Kotokoâ??s defensive group as the club prepares for the new campaign.The