Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey is close to making a return to action after five months on the sidelines. The Black Stars right-back has been out since September after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament in just his second game for Fiorentina.Lamptey missed several games including matches in the World Cup qualifiers.However, in his latest post on social media, the petite defender posted the progress of his comeback as he hit the gym to continue his rehabilitation.The former

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has been selected for the Player of the Week award in the Premier League after his starring display for Manchester City on matchday 23. The Black Stars forward netted his first Premier League goal for City to lead them to victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend.His performance earned him nomination for the accolade, and will face competition from Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu.Other players in contention for the award are Chelsea's

Defending champions Asante Kotoko will face Aduana FC in the Round of 16 of this season's MTN FA Cup following the draw held on Tuesday.The tie is one of the standout all-Premier League encounters at this stage of the competition, with both sides set to renew their rivalry.In other fixtures, top-flight side Dreams FC have been paired with lower-tier campaigners Inter Allies, while Eleven Wonders will take on Attram De Visser. True Life are set to face Heart of Lions in another

Ghana international winger Ernest Nuamah has taken a significant step in his recovery journey after returning to ball work following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.The Olympique Lyonnais forward has been out of competitive action for close to ten months after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury, which forced him to undergo treatment and rehabilitation away from the pitch.However, there is renewed optimism at Lyon and within the Ghana camp as the 22-year-old has

Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) today announced the launch of its first-ever youth football tournament on the African continent, the 'Roc Cup.'The landmark event, set to take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra from 23-28 February 2026, is a flagship moment following RNSI's recent expansion into the African football market.The Roc Cup will bring together 10 elite youth teams from across five African nations - Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Côte

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has expressed optimism about the Black Starsâ?? chances of advancing beyond the group stage at the 2026 World Cup.Ghana, four-time African champions, missed out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco but secured qualification for the upcoming tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.With less than five months to go before

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has dismissed suggestions that he is under pressure to deliver silverware with Ugandaâ??s youth national teams.The 46-year-old was appointed last year to oversee Ugandaâ??s youth setups on a five-year contract, a role that has already seen him steer the Uganda U-17 team to the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.The qualification was sealed after a commanding 3-0 win over Ethiopia in the CECAFA U-17 Zonal Qualifiers.In an interview with

Former Black Starlets head coach Laryea Kingston has disclosed that Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku was unhappy with his decision to step down from the role.Kingston, a former Black Stars winger, was appointed head coach of the Black Starlets in April 2024 ahead of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. Ghanaâ??s campaign ended at the semifinal stage following a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso, denying the team a place in the final.In the aftermath of that loss,

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston says he is ready to accept the offer to cosch of Ghana's national team, but on condition that the environment is conducive. Laryea was handed over the Black Starlets coaching job in April 2024 ahead of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship in Ghana.Ghana missed out on winning the trophy after a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the semifinal.After the game, Kingston shockingly announced his decision to resign as the head coach of the

Belgian-Ghanaian attacker Francis Amuzu opened the scoring but could not stop Gremio slipping to a 4â??2 defeat against Internacional in a thrilling Gre-Nal derby in the Gaucho.Amuzu struck after just five minutes, racing onto a through ball and finishing low past Sergio Rochet to silence the Beira-Rio crowd and put Gremio 1â??0 up.However, Internacional hit back quickly when Marcos Rocha diverted a cross into his own net on 10 minutes, levelling the match and setting the

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has admitted his uncertainty over whether his team can reverse their alarming slump in form before the end of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Speaking after a 1-0 defeat to Bechem United on Sunday, a result that extended their winless run, Hayford expressed his frustration at the team's sudden and unexplained decline."Unfortunately, the same coach, the same players, the same training sessions and the same everything, but

FIFA has announced that the media accreditation process for the FIFA World Cup 2026â?¢ is now open for media representatives and non-rights holders (NRHs).The media accreditation process is exclusively handled via the FIFA Media Hub.Due to very high demand, a structured and quota-based process will apply.This advisory explains who can apply, how to apply, and when.Key DatesAccreditation opens: 26 January 2026Application deadline: 31 March 2026Who Can ApplyMedia accreditation

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford is looking for a swift and strong response from his team following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Bechem United, a result that extended their difficult run in the Ghana Premier League.Acknowledging the challenge of the away fixture, Hayford accepted the outcome with a focus on the future. "It was a very tough game because both teams fought from their heart," he said after the match."We will take it like that because that is football...

German-Ghanaian midfielder Kofi Jeremy Amoako scored a crucial equaliser as Dynamo Dresden battled back to earn a 2â??1 away win over Magdeburg in 2. Bundesliga action at the Avnet Arena.After Mateusz Zukowski had put the hosts ahead on 29 minutes, Amoako struck just five minutes later, arriving on the edge of the box to sweep home Tobias Müllerâ??s cutâ??back and restore parity at 1â??1.The turnaround was completed in first-half stoppage time when Thomas Leon Keller

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has emphasised that scoring early on Sunday was key to beating Heart of Lions in their Week 20 fixture in the Ghana Premier League.In a tough match played at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, a solitary strike from talisman Augustine Okrah in the fourth minute secured all three points for the Hunters at the end of the game.Speaking in his post-match interview, Kobina Amissah shared his delight with the triumph, explaining that the early goal was instrumental

Dreams FC have announced the departure of assistant coach Fiifi Parker Hanson, who has resigned from his role to return to his former club in the Division Two league.The club confirmed Hanson's decision was driven by a personal sense of responsibility. He returns to what he described as a "struggling" team that provided his initial opportunity in coaching, aiming to offer his full attention and expertise to help them improve.During his tenure with Dreams FC, Hanson

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has accepted his team's 1-0 defeat to Bechem United, describing the away fixture as a tough battle and urging his players to focus immediately on their next challenge.Speaking after the Week 20 Ghana Premier League clash in Bechem, Hayford acknowledged the quality of the contest. "It was a very tough game because both teams fought from their heart," he said in a post-match interview."We fought and fought and fought, but...we

Medeama SC right-back Kamaradini Mamudu is having a standout season, leading all defenders in the Ghana Premier League with five goals.His current tally, achieved in 19 matches, continues the exceptional form he established last season, when he topped the charts for defenders with eight goals in 25 appearances.This consistent output over consecutive campaigns confirms his unique role as a rare defender who provides a consistent and reliable goal threat.Beyond his scoring record,

Middlesbrough are on the verge of completing a permanent deal for Ghanaian forward Hinneh Lord Listowell, with the transfer awaiting final visa approval.The 18-year-old attacker will join the club from Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko, where he broke into the first team this season and made appearances in both the Ghana Premier League and the CAF Confederation Cup.Upon his arrival, he is set to begin his development in England with Middlesbrough's Under-21 side.The move is the

â??Italian-Ghanaian attacker Joshua Tenkorang set the tone and the tempo for Ravennaâ??s dramatic 2â??1 home win over Guidonia Montecelio, ending the hostsâ?? fourâ??match winless run in Serie C.In a tight first half, Tenkorang made the breakthrough in the second minute of stoppage time, arriving in the box to finish coolly and send Ravenna into the interval with a deserved lead.The game exploded in added time at the end of the second half. Guidonia Montecelio thought