Ghana Premier League side Swedu All Blacks have announced the appointment of Kassim Mingle Ocansey as their new head coach.This confirms an earlier report by GHANAsoccernet, which indicated that the club was in talks to recruit the former Bechem United and Nations FC gaffer to handle the first team.In an official notice confirming the appointment of Ocansey, Swedru All Blacks said the experienced tactician will be in charge of affairs until the end of the 2025/26 football season.â??We

Former Ghana international Awudu Issaka has admonished Congolese defender Samba Oâ??Neil to naturalise and play for the Black Stars. The defender signed for Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko in 2024 and has established himself as one of the best defenders in the local league in the past two seasons.In the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign, Samba Oâ??Neil continues to shine and has earned admiration from not just supporters of the Porcupine Warriors but also the general

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has rallied his players to target a win against Asante Kotoko in their next match in the Ghana Premier League.The experienced tactician and his side are currently struggling to compete in the 2025/26 edition of the league campaign.Over the weekend, Heart of Lions suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bechem United in their Week 20 fixture of the season.Speaking in his post-match interview, Bashir Hayford accepted the result and described the game as a

Forward Albert Amoah has been named in the Ghana Premier League Team of the Week (ToTW) for Week 20, after netting with a stunning strike for Asante Kotoko in the win against Basake Holy Stars over the weekend.The 24-year-old returned to the Kumasi-based club last week on a loan deal until the end of the season from Libyan side Al Ahly Benghazi.On Sunday, when Kotoko hosted Holy Stars at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Albert Amoah climbed off the bench and equalised with a fantastic

Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy, who has had a long career with several African national teams since the mid-1980s, has chosen Morocco as the best team at the recently concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The Atlas Lions quest of ending their 50-year trophy drought dashed after succumbing to a narrow defeat to Senegal in a high-stake final, held at the Prince Moulay Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.Midfielder Pape Gueye emerged as the hero of the match after scoring

Former Nigerian Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has broken his silence following the Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualification setback.The West African football powerhouse will for the second time running missed the global showpiece after falling short in the qualifying series last year.Pinnick, who served as NFF president between 2014 and 2022, has expressed disappointment over Nigeriaâ??s inability to qualify for the global showpiece, particularly in light of the

Medeama Chief Executive Officer, James Essilfie, has paid tribute to outgoing right back Kamaradini Mamudu, describing his final appearance for the club as a fitting and memorable farewell.Speaking to the clubâ??s media team after the defender completed his move to Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman, Essilfie reflected on Kamaradiniâ??s performance in Medeamaâ??s 3-1 victory last Sunday. He praised the attacking full-back for signing off in style by scoring twice in his

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani remains confident his side can stay competitive in the Ghana Premier League title race despite trailing leaders Medeama SC by eight points.Speaking to Akoma FM, the Phobians boss described the season as a long journey and urged patience and consistency from both players and supporters.â??This is a marathon league, and we remain very positive. We will continue to stay consistent and keep improving. There are still many matches to play, and

Medeama have moved quickly to address the departure of Kamaradini Mamudu by placing their confidence in Osei Yaw and January recruit Victor Oduro to anchor the right side of defence.The club believes the duo can provide stability and continuity following Mamuduâ??s transfer to Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman on a three-and-a-half-year deal.Mamuduâ??s exit brings an end to a highly productive spell that began ahead of the 2023/2024 season after his move from Tamale City.He

Swedru All Blacks United Football Club have officially parted ways with head coach Ahmed Fathi and video analyst Mohammed Adily following the clubâ??s 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC last weekend in the Ghana Premier League.In a statement released on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the club announced that the decision was reached by mutual consent and was largely influenced by health-related reasons affecting both officials.Management stressed that the well-being of the individuals involved

Medeama have announced the transfer of right-back Kamaradini Mamudu to Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman, bringing an end to his influential spell with the Mauve and Yellows.Mamudu has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Sudanese side, marking a major step in his professional career.In a statement on the clubâ??s website, Medeama expressed heartfelt gratitude to their departing star: â??Medeama Sporting Club expresses its sincere appreciation to Kamaradini Mamudu

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of highly rated Ghanaian forward Hinneh Lord Listowell, with only final visa formalities remaining before his expected unveiling, according to Footy-Africa sources.The 18-year-old has already agreed terms with the Championship side and is set to begin his career in England with Boroâ??s Under-21 squad under academy manager Mark Tinkler. Club scouts have monitored Listowell over an extended period and were impressed by his development

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is intensifying efforts to enhance the Ghana Premier League (GPL) and position it among the top leagues in the world.The renewed focus comes in the wake of the leagueâ??s recent ranking at 100th globally by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), a placement the GFA says requires context and careful evaluation.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum stressed that leadership is about addressing challenges

A distinguished group of industry leaders and experts have featured as speakers at the second edition of the CAF Football Executive Management Programme, underlining the initiativeâ??s status as one of Africaâ??s most prestigious football education platforms.The programmeâ??s faculty includes Jessica Motaung, Deputy Chairperson of the African Club Association, who delivered sessions on commercial strategy in football, and Robyn Cox, Managing Director of IMG South Africa,

The second edition of the CAF Football Executive Management Programme, organised in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to conclude in Cape Town this week, with a graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026.The programme forms part of the Confederation of African Footballâ??s broader effort to strengthen football governance and administrative capacity across the continent, a key priority under CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe. Building on

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has raised concerns over the recent International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) rankings, which placed the Ghana Premier League (GPL) 100th globally.The league had initially been ranked 94th before a further drop in the latest update.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum emphasized the need for transparency in the methodology behind the rankings.Speaking to Citi Sports, he said understanding the data, indicators,

Belgium international Jeremy Doku, who is of Ghanaian descent, has spoken openly about his satisfaction with his current form, highlighting his personal progress in what has already been an encouraging season at Manchester City.The 23-year-old winger, renowned for his blistering pace and technical ability, joined City in the summer of 2023 and has gradually adapted to Pep Guardiolaâ??s demanding system.This season, Doku has featured in 29 matches across all competitions, contributing

Sudanese giants Al Hilal have completed the signing of Ghana international Kamaradini Mamudu on a three-and-a-half-year contract. The 23-year-old joins the Blue Wave immediately, bringing his attacking threat from defence to a new stage.Al Hilalâ??s management and supporters have welcomed Mamudu warmly. In a statement, the club expressed optimism about his impact: "All members of our club welcome you, Mamudu, and wish you years filled with titles and glory."Mamudu departs

Asante Kotoko could be set to lose club captain Samba Oâ??Neil as negotiations over a new contract continue to stall.The Congolese defenderâ??s current deal expires at the end of the season, with interest reported from clubs in Libya, South Africa, and Tanzania.It is understood that Oâ??Neil is reluctant to commit to an extension despite Kotokoâ??s efforts to keep him.Speaking to Luv FM, Kotokoâ??s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, admitted that discussions have

Andre Ayew has expressed satisfaction in the performance of NAC Breda after holding league leaders PSV Eindhoven to a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Philips Stadium. The veteran forward climbed off the bench to help the Eredivisie strugglers pick an important point on the road. Ayew replaced Moussa Soumano with 19 minutes remaining.The host had opened the scoring through Couhaib Drioeuch in the 27th minute bit two goals in a minute handed NAC Breda the lead before the break. Boy Kemper