President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will make the nation proud at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.After missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ghana bounced back emphatically by qualifying for the World Cup as group winners with 25 points. The team has been drawn into Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.Speaking to Asaase Radio, Okraku emphasized that with the prayers and support

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has admitted he anticipated the Black Starsâ?? disappointing showing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.The senior national team, still smarting from a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, had hoped to rebound at the continental tournament.However, under coach Chris Hughton, the Black Stars failed to win any of their three group matches and were eliminated in the first round.Speaking on Asaase

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has reaffirmed his determination to guide the Black Stars to an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph.The West African giants, four-time African champions, last lifted the trophy in 1982. Since then, they have reached the AFCON finals in 1992, 2010, and 2015, finishing as runners-up on each occasion.Under Okrakuâ??s tenure, which began in 2019, the Black Stars struggled in continental competitions, exiting at the group stage

The Ghana Football Association has officially entrusted its National Juvenile Committee (NJC) with the responsibility of screening all players participating in national youth tournaments, in a decisive move under the FAâ??s Power to the Youth strategy to strengthen grassroots football and safeguard the integrity of youth competitions.The decision was formalised at the Executive Council meeting held in January 2026, attended by all ten Regional Football Association chairmen.The

The Ghana Football Association, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has initiated plans to construct a modern community football pitch at the Police Depot School in Tesano, Accra, as part of a strategic drive to strengthen grassroots infrastructure and expand opportunities for young footballers.The initiative was confirmed following the Executive Council meeting held in January, attended by all ten Regional Football Association chairmen, where infrastructure development,

The Ghana Football Association has granted the National Juvenile Committee (NJC) the authority to establish approved modalities for the registration of juvenile players, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of its Power to the Youth strategy to strengthen grassroots football development.The decision was taken at the Executive Council meeting held in January 2026, attended by all ten Regional Football Association chairmen. The Council formally mandated the committee

German-Ghanaian defender Benjamin Boakye came off the bench to score a late second as Arminia Bielefeld earned a composed 2-0 away victory over Magdeburg in 2. Bundesliga action.With the visitors already leading through Maximilian Bauerâ??s 32nd-minute header from Tim Handwerkerâ??s cross, Boakye struck in the 88th minute to kill off the contest.Introduced on 70 minutes, Boakye slotted in on the left side of defence and made his big moment count when he arrived in the box

Ghanaian youngster Prince Junior Amoako Jr continues to impress in the Danish Superliga after reaching double figures in direct goal involvements for FC Nordsjaelland this season.The 19-year-old forward scored in his sideâ??s 2-1 victory over FC Copenhagen, taking his tally to six league goals while also contributing four assists.His latest strike proved decisive in a closely contested match, underlining his growing importance to the team.Amoako Jr has emerged as a key figure

English-Ghanaian midfielder Malachi Boateng struck just before half-time as Plymouth Argyle swept aside Blackpool 4-0 at Bloomfield Road in a ruthless League One display.With Argyle already two up thanks to goals from Alexander Mitchell on 30 minutes and Aribim Pepple in first-half stoppage time, Boateng added a classy third in the 45+4 minute, effectively ending the contest by the break.Tom Cleverleyâ??s side controlled the midfield from early on, Herbie Kane dictating play

Ghanaian forward Bernard Somuah celebrated his 20th birthday in style by scoring his fifth goal of the season for Celta Vigo B in the Spanish Primera Federacion.He found the net in a 4-2 victory over Alaves B, continuing his impressive run of form for the reserve side.Somuah has shown sharp finishing and strong attacking instincts throughout the campaign, quickly establishing himself as an important figure in Celta Vigoâ??s second team.The young attacker is keen to maintain this

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed appreciation to the staff and management of Greater Accra Regional Hospital following a visit to the facility on Monday.Addo, who was accompanied by members of the national teamâ??s technical staff, commended the hospital for its commitment to delivering quality healthcare despite ongoing challenges, including financial constraints."Big, big respect for what you have been doing the last year," Addo said, acknowledging the

English-Ghanaian striker Daniel Agyei set Kocaelispor on their way with a decisive opener in a convincing 3-0 home victory over Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig.Agyei broke the deadlock on 36 minutes, arriving in the box to sweep home after a clever low cross from left-back Massadio Haidara, rewarding Kocaelisporâ??s early attacking momentum.Selcuk Inanâ??s side controlled possession and limited Gaziantep to half-chances, then turned the screw after the break. Substitute

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has charged his team to go all out for a win against Nations FC in their next outing in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.This comes after Dreams FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Karela United on Sunday in their Week 22 fixture of the campaign.Speaking in his post-match interview, a disappointed Winfred Dormon stressed that it is important to respond to the setback by winning their next game.â??Itâ??s very unfortunate, very disappointing

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has described his side's 1-0 victory over Young Apostles as a "very difficult" encounter, praising his players for their tactical discipline and defensive resilience.Speaking after the Week 22 Ghana Premier League clash at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Stadium, Amissah admitted that breaking down a stubborn Young Apostles defence required a strategic shift."The game was very difficult," Amissah acknowledged. "How to

The head coach of Dreams FC, Winfred Dormon, has expressed his disappointment with the teamâ??s narrow defeat to Karela United in the Ghana Premier League over the weekend.The Still Believe side hosted the team from Tamale on Sunday in a Week 22 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.In a game played at Tuba AstroTurf, Karela United battled to secure a 1-0 triumph, handing Dreams FC what is their first home defeat of the season.Speaking in his post-match interview, Winfred Dormon

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has praised his players for their resilience and tactical discipline after securing a crucial 1-0 victory over Young Apostles in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.The Week 22 clash at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Stadium saw the Hunters claim maximum points thanks to a 61st-minute equaliser from Augustine Okrahâ??a goal that proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter.Speaking after the match, Amissah acknowledged the difficulty of the

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has insisted that his commanding performance in Sunday's Super Clash victory over Asante Kotoko was driven solely by club dutyâ??not the presence of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo and his technical staff in the stands.Asare delivered a composed display between the posts at Baba Yara Stadium, helping the Phobians secure a 1-0 win despite playing the final stages with ten men following Emmanuel Amankwah's red card. His save from

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has called on his teammates to maintain their intensity and aggression as they push for the Ghana Premier League title following Sunday's hard-fought 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko.Speaking after the Super Clash triumph at Baba Yara Stadium, Asare urged the Phobians to build on the momentum and treat every remaining fixture with the same urgency."If you look at the league, any team in the 1-5 position can win the league. All is about

Ghanaian midfielder Benjamin Bernard Boateng scored a crucial second-half goal to earn Kahrbaa Ismailia a 1-1 draw away to Modern Sport FC in the Egyptian Premier League.With his side under pressure, Boateng timed his run perfectly on 64 minutes, sweeping in Hassan El Shazlyâ??s low cross to put the visitors 1-0 up at Cairo International Stadium.Modern Sport responded and eventually levelled through Godwin Okwara in the 74th minute, as the forward pounced from close range to

Asante Kotoko interim head coach Prince Yaw Owusu has acknowledged that Sunday's Super Clash defeat to Hearts of Oak has significantly damaged the Porcupine Warriors' hopes of winning the Ghana Premier League title.Speaking after his first match in chargeâ??a tense 1â??0 loss at Baba Yara Stadiumâ??Owusu did not hide from the reality of what the result means for Kotoko's ambitions."Losing to Hearts of Oak makes it difficult for us to win the league,"