Retired Ghanaian referee Thomas Nunoo has admitted that his son, referee Julian Nunoo, is concerned over a controversial decision that disallowed Asante Kotokoâ??s goal against Bibiani GoldStars.The incident occurred during Matchday 19, when Kotoko visited DUNâ??s Park to face the Premier League defending champions.After a tense first half, Samba Oâ??Neil appeared to give the Porcupine Warriors the lead with a header in the second half.However, Julian Nunoo blew his whistle

Major League Soccer side, San Diego FC, have extended Ghanaian forward Emmanuel 'Ema' Boateng's stay at the club. The veteran winger signed a deal for the 2026 season with an option through to June 2027.The former Columbus Crew and LA Galaxy star enters his tenth season in the MLS after playing a significant role in San Diego's inaugural campaign as they reached the final of the Western Conference.â??Ema brings invaluable experience, professionalism, and

CAF and FIFA instructor Thomas Nunoo has raised serious concerns over the standard of refereeing in the ongoing Ghana Premier League season.Officiating controversies have dominated headlines this term. Kotoko were denied a goal in their Matchday 19 clash with Bibiani GoldStars, while Young Apostles have threatened to boycott the league, citing unfair refereeing among other grievances.Speaking to Asempa FM, Nunoo described the performance of match officials as â??worrying.â?"The

Former Sports Minister, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has labelled Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea as the best referee at the just-ended 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Laryea grabbed the headlines after officiating the semifinal game between Nigeria and hosts, Morocco.The fans of the Super Eagles descended on the Ghanaian following their penalty shootout defeat to the Atlas Lions.Despite the criticism, the former lawmaker was convinced by Laryeaâ??s performance and is hopeful

Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Elton Ofoi Acolatse has secured a significant transfer within the Hungarian top flight, joining reigning champions Ferencváros from fellow FIZZ Liga side DiósgyÅ?ri VTK.The 30-year-old winger, a product of the famed Ajax academy, leaves DiósgyÅ?r after a highly successful two-and-a-half-year spell where he became a pivotal figure.Since joining the Borsod team in 2023, Acolatse has registered an impressive 16 goals and 17 assists in 70 league

Middlesbrough's promotion-chasing ambitions could receive a significant boost if the club acts on mounting calls to enter the race for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, following the collapse of his proposed move to Swansea City.The Teesside club, sitting second in the Championship, is actively seeking to bolster its squad ahead of the transfer deadline on Monday, February 2.With the need for more dynamism in attack, the 23-year-old Rak-Sakyi has been identified by supporters

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed that the greatest pressure he felt while representing Ghana did not come against footballâ??s heavyweights, but rather in matches against lower-ranked opponents where expectations were sky-high.Widely regarded as one of Ghanaâ??s greatest footballers, Gyan rose to international prominence at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, where his goals helped announce him on the global stage.He would go on to carve out a remarkable

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed that he never felt pressured when facing big teams, but always felt the weight of expectation when Ghana played lower-ranked opponents.Gyan, widely regarded as one of Ghanaâ??s greatest ever players, rose to prominence after starring at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.He later became Africaâ??s all-time top scorer at the tournament and holds the record as Ghanaâ??s leading goalscorer.In a recent interview with former England

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars have started 2026 steady in the latest FIFA Menâ??s World Rankings, holding onto the same positions they finished 2025 with: 72nd in the world and 14th in Africa.The January 19 release confirmed that the West African side remains unchanged in both global and continental standings.Hosts Morocco, despite falling just short in the Africa Cup of Nations final, have risen three spots to eighth, marking their highest-ever ranking.This is also the first time

The Ghana Football Association is discussing with Austria over a possible international friendly in preparations for the Black Stars participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The senior national team, preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance, are gearing up for the 2026 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.As part of their preparations, Otto Addoâ??s squad will face Germany in an international friendly on March 30 in Stuttgart.GFA

Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that his outfit remains in talks with Austria over a possible friendly game with the Black Stars.Ghana, who are making their fifth appearance at the Mundial are currently preparing for the much anticipated tournament scheduled to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.Otto Addo and his charges will come up against Germany on March 30 in an international friendly game in Stuttgart

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has formally requested additional reinforcements to Ghanaâ??s technical team as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underlining his determination to give the national side the best possible chance of success at footballâ??s biggest stage.Ghana will make their fifth appearance at the Mundial when the expanded tournament kicks off in the summer of 2026, and have been drawn into a demanding Group L alongside Panama, England and

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that Black Stars coach Otto Addo has requested that the technical team be beefed up ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ghana will make their fifth appearance at the Mundial in the summer and has been housed in Group I alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Having already added Winfried Schafer, Desmond Ofei and Gregory De Grauwe to the team, Asante Twum, speaking in an interview,

Samuel Etoâ??o Fils, President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has publicly backed Sadio Mané as a strong contender for the African Footballer of the Year award.Mané played a pivotal role in Senegalâ??s historic second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph, guiding the Lions of Teranga to victory over hosts and tournament favourites Morocco on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.The Al Nassr forward showcased his leadership in a tense moment

Spanish La Liga side Villarreal CF have entered the race to sign Ghanaian forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.The highly rated winger has been a standout performer for Leicester City in the ongoing Championship campaign, contributing five goals and seven assists in 26 appearances for the former Premier League champions.Premier League sides Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth have already shown strong interest in the former Sporting CP attacker, with Villarreal now emerging as the latest club

Top Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has firmly dismissed allegations that he favoured hosts Morocco during their AFCON 2025 semi-final victory over Nigeria, insisting he carried out his duties with professionalism and strict adherence to the laws of the game.The experienced official has come under heavy criticism from sections of Nigerian fans following the Super Eaglesâ?? defeat, with accusations circulating on social media that his decisions influenced the outcome of the

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has refuted claims that he cheated Nigeria in their semifinal game against Morocco in teh just ended 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Laryea has been attacked by fans of the Super Eagles following the defeat to the hosts of the tournament, with some sections of the fans accusing him of being biased in his decision-making.However, the experienced referee rejected those claims, stressing that he remained professional throughout the

Medeama Sporting Club have maintained their place at the summit of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League standings at the end of matchday 19.The Yellow and Mauves were in action on Saturday in a tricky fixture against Vision FC.In the game played at Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, Ibrahim Tankoâ??s men conceded first but rallied from behind to secure an important 2-1 victory thanks to a wonderful brace from Salim Adams.The result increased Medeamaâ??s points tally in the Ghana

Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Osman has expressed his excitement after completing a loan move to Birmingham City for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, marking the next chapter in his European journey.The 21-year-old winger arrives from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, having spent the first half of the campaign on loan at French Ligue 1 club Auxerre. Known for his blistering pace, athleticism, and direct attacking style, Osman becomes the Blues' third signing

Asante Kotoko's promising young prospect Vitus Kwasi Avoka is set to embark on a European journey, with the highly rated teenager on the verge of completing a transfer to Serbian SuperLiga side Radnik Surdulica in the coming days.The left-footed midfielder, widely regarded as one of the brightest talents to emerge from Kotoko's youth system in recent years, is currently on loan at Division One League side Okwahu United, where he has been gaining valuable first-team experience.His