The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has secured a major commercial boost for women's football after announcing Gold Fields Ghana Limited as the new headline sponsor of the Ghana Women's Premier League.The agreement marks a new chapter for the top-flight women's competition, with Gold Fields replacing Malta Guinness following the expiry of its sponsorship deal.The partnership is expected to inject fresh investment into the Women's Premier League as the GFA continues

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has clarified that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 per month, dismissing widespread reports that the Portuguese tactician receives a monthly salary of $100,000.Queiroz was appointed as Ghana's head coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Otto Addo was dismissed in March. Although the 73-year-old signed a short-term contract with the Ghana Football Association, the financial details of his deal were not made

Ghana youth international Agnes Yeboah has completed a permanent transfer to Chinese Women's Super League side Guangdong Meizhou Women Football Club from Ghana Women's Premier League outfit Jonina Ladies.The highly-rated forward makes the move ahead of the second half of the 2026 Chinese Women's Super League season.Yeboah has wasted little time settling into her new environment, making her competitive debut for Guangdong Meizhou over the weekend.Wearing the number

Danish-born Ghanaian defender Graham Nii Ankamah Ankamafio has signed a new long-term contract with Danish giants FC Copenhagen before completing a season-long loan move to FC Rosengard 1917 as part of his development.The 18-year-old centre-back, regarded as one of the club's brightest defensive prospects, recently featured in Copenhagen's first-team training camp in Austria, where he continued to impress the coaching staff with his performances.Following the extension

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi believes Ghana has the quality and hunger needed to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and make a strong impression at the tournament in East Africa.Ghanaâ??s focus has now shifted to the AFCON qualifiers following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where they reached the Round of 32 for the first time since the 2010 edition.The St. Gallen shot-stopper is optimistic about the teamâ??s chances

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has called on the football governing body to keep Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting the Portuguese trainer deserves time to rebuild the national team.Queiroz was appointed Ghanaâ??s head coach in March following the dismissal of Otto Addo ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced tactician guided the Black Stars to the knockout stage of the tournament, marking Ghanaâ??s

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has disclosed that his contract with Ghanaâ??s national team was limited to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The South African tactician joined the Black Stars technical team ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico after Carlos Queiroz was appointed as head coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo.De Sa, a former goalkeeper and experienced coach, explained that his agreement with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) covered

Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has cautioned players that their places in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup are not guaranteed, insisting that selection will be determined by performance and merit.Ghana secured qualification for the global tournament after edging Senegal 7-6 on penalties at the Accra Sports Stadium in the final round of qualifiers, booking their place at the competition to be staged in Morocco.However, Adarkwa says qualification

In 2006, FIFA made far-reaching structural changes to the management of club football through the introduction of the Club Licensing System. Youth football became one of the five core thematic areas of the new framework. Consequently, player development emerged as the central objective of every activity within the football value chain.The works of administrators, coaches, referees, sports psychologists, doctors, nutritionists, and other stakeholders are ultimately directed towards

German Bundesliga side 1. FC Koln have identified Italian-born striker of Ghanaian descent Jamal Iddrissou as a transfer target ahead of the 2026/27 season.The Bundesliga outfit are in the market for a new forward as they continue to strengthen their squad before the start of the new campaign.According to reports, Koln have already made an approach to Serie A champions Inter Milan for the highly rated 18-year-old. The German club's opening proposal included a season-long loan

Veteran tactician Abdul Karim Zito will spearhead FC AshantiGold 04â??s historic maiden voyage into the Ghanaian top flight when his squad launches its intense pre-season training program Tuesday morning.Following the mandatory arrival of players at the residential camp today, Monday, July 13, 2026, Zito is set to take full command of technical proceedings at the AngloGold Ashanti School Park at Koffikrom in Obuasi.The highly experienced strategist, who famously masterminded

Nicholas Akoto has joined Eastleigh FC on a permanent deal, bringing pace, energy and an attack-minded edge to the Spitfiresâ?? right side.The American-Ghanaian defender arrives after leaving Burton Albion and is ready to begin a new chapter in Hampshire.The 27-year-old spent the last two seasons with Burton, making 33 appearances, and previously built his career in the United States. At Tennessee Wesleyan University, he produced five goals and eight assists in 30 games, before

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says he has no preference over who wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting he wishes the remaining four teams nothing but the best.The Ghana international made the remarks as the tournament heads into a historic semi-final stage featuring the four highest-ranked teams in the FIFA men's world rankings."I don't have a favourite in the World Cup. Whoever wins, good luck to them," Ati-Zigi told Sporty FM.The semi-finals will

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has hit back at his former youth coach, Christopher Nimley, accusing him of turning football criticism into a personal campaign.Ati-Zigi's comments come after Nimley questioned the goalkeeper's communication during Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, claiming it had been a weakness since his days under him at juvenile level.Speaking in an emotional interview with Sporty FM, the St. Gallen shot-stopper admitted the pair once

Ghanaian winger Abraham Okyere was the difference-maker as Las Vegas Lights FC came from behind to beat Monterey Bay FC 3-2 in a lively USL Cup clash.Okyere scored the visitorsâ?? first goal and kept them moving forward throughout a match that swung late in Las Vegasâ?? favour.Monterey Bay struck early through Zack Farnsworth, and Belmar Joseph doubled the lead before halftime, with the hosts controlling 60% of possession and Las Vegas seeing more of the ball only in spells.

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has described the injury he suffered during Ghana's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the toughest moments of the tournament.The St. Gallen shot-stopper was forced off during Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama after picking up an injury, bringing an early end to what had been another assured performance between the posts."It was a sad moment when I got injured against Panama, and I didn't want to take any

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says he is honoured by reports suggesting Swiss club St. Gallen could build a statue in his honour, but insists his focus remains on continuing to work hard.The Ghana international has become a fan favourite at the Swiss club after playing a key role in their recent success, including helping them win the Swiss Cup and qualify for the UEFA Europa League.Speaking to Sporty FM, Ati-Zigi responded to the speculation with humility."I heard

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will host the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship from July 30 to August 4 at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.The six-day tournament forms part of the Association's efforts to identify and develop the next generation of female football talent across the country.The championship is also in line with the GFA's Women's Football Strategy and FIFA's Talent Development Scheme, both of which aim to strengthen grassroots

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed its appreciation to all stakeholders who played a role in the Black Maidens' successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.In a statement, the GFA Management Committee thanked the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for its continued commitment to the development of women's football throughout the qualification campaign.The Association also acknowledged the National Sports Authority (NSA) for providing

Samuel Owusu was at the heart of Union Omahaâ??s attacking threat, even in a 4-3 defeat to Forward Madison FC in USL League One action.The Ghanaian defender provided the assist for Josue Gomezâ??s opener and later played his part in a lively, end-to-end contest at Breese Stevens Field.Union Omaha struck first in the 26th minute when Owusu delivered from a corner for Gomez to finish high into the net. Forward Madison responded quickly, but Union Omaha kept pushing and Owusu