Bismark Ampofoâ??s dismissal proved a turning point as FC Inter Turku fell 2-1 to KuPS in their Veikkausliiga opener at Väre Areena on Sunday.The match was cagey in the first half, with both sides struggling to find rhythm. The 3,314 fans had to wait until the 58th minute for the breakthrough when Antoin Essomba finished from close range after Jean Botuéâ??s smart assist, giving Inter Turku a surprise lead.But just three minutes later, Interâ??s afternoon unraveled.

Richmond Tachie waited patiently for his moment, and when it came, he made it count.The German-Ghanaian forward came off the bench to round off Kaiserslauternâ??s emphatic 7-0 win over RSV Eintracht 1949 in the first round of the DFB Pokal on Sunday.In front of away fans at the Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion, Kaiserslautern wasted no time setting the tone. Fabian Kunze opened the scoring inside 11 minutes, followed quickly by Mahir Emreli and Ji-Soo Kim. Daniel Hanslik added a fourth

Ghana international Elisha Owusu has opened up about his ambition for the 2025/26 French Ligue 1 season. The midfielder was a key part of the AJ Auxerre side during last season and led the team to gain promotion to the top-flight as the captain of the season.In that campaign, Elisha Owusu scored one goal and provided three assists to help the team.Now in the French Ligue 1, Elisha Owusu says his target is to score more goals and provide more assists than he did last season.On the

Club licensing manager Esme Mends has reminded Ghanaian clubs of their responsibility to properly maintain their football pitches and facilities as the new season draws closer.Speaking with concern, Mends revealed that his teamâ??s first inspection after the league ended showed worrying neglect."From our first inspection if the league would have started early at the time we went there we wont have venues to play football on at that time. Because I saw a trend that after

Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil has re-lived his sensational strike against Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer on Sunday night. The Los Angeles Galaxy star scored to level the scoreline in the second after beating his markers before firing from an acute angle.However, late goals from Inter Miami's legendary stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez denied the MLS champions a point at Chase Stadium after Jordi Alba had earlier broken the deadlock.â??Yeah, first of all, I would

Club licensing manager Esme Mends says the groundwork has been laid for a stronger and more organized football season after his team completed their first round of venue inspections across the country.Mends explained that the early checks were important for helping clubs understand what is required before the official decisions are announced."We have done first inspection that one decisions did not come out we looked at current state of all facilities across the country both

Jordan Ayew has urged Leicester City fans to not give up this early in the season after back-to-back defeats in the space of five days. The Foxes, who are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, saw their ambition hit the first road block after suffering a 2-1 loss to Preston North End in the English Championship on Saturday.Before the trip to Deepdale, Leicester had suffered a first round elimination in the Carabao Cup to Huddersfield, mounting pressure on the players.â??Obviously

Ghana forward Felix Afena-Gyan is on the verge of joining Turkish TFF First League side Amedspor in the summer transfer window. The club formerly known as BüyükÅ?ehir Belediyespor have started negotiations with Italian outfit US Cremonese for the services of the striker. The player is expected to join the team on an initial loan deal before a permanent transfer an the end of the season.Meanwhile, Afena-Gyan is reported to have agreed a deal to join Amedspor SK for the

As Elisha Owusu cements his influence in French football, he admits he draws constant inspiration from Ghana captain Andre Ayew, whose Ligue 1 journey recently came to a close.â??Ayew is like my big brother,â? Owusu said. â??Heâ??s a top guy since and weâ??ve played in the national team. He always talks to me. In Ligue 1, he has a crazy legacy.â?Ayew, who made more than 200 appearances for Marseille, scoring 60 goals, remains one of Ghanaâ??s greatest exports

The head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Frimpong Manso, has admitted that facing Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie (JSK) in the opening round of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League will be tough.Speaking to Graphic Sports, the coach stated that his team must prepare well and fight to overcome the opponent to prove that they can also compete in the elite inter-club competition on the continent.â??Yes, itâ??s a very tough draw because JSK is a very strong side in the CAF Champions League.

Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has declared his determination to return to the Black Stars as Otto Addoâ??s side prepares for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Owusu made his Ghana debut in March 2022, playing a crucial role in the playoff against Nigeria that secured World Cup qualification. But injuries have since sidelined him from recent call-ups. Now, fully fit, the Auxerre midfielder is pushing to force his way back into the squad.â??Iâ??m so motivated to play for

Auxerreâ??s return to Ligue 1 has been defined by resilience and belief, with Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu at the heart of their progress.The 27-year-old has grown into a natural leader, wearing the captainâ??s armband with authority while insisting that true leadership goes beyond titles.â??For me, really, there is no difference because if you want to bring something to the team, armband or not, you can do it,â? Owusu told Flashscore in an exclusive interview.That

German Bundesliga side Union Berlin have reportedly reached an agreement with Galatasaray to sign Ghanaian defender Derrick Köhn.The defender is currently on the books of Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray. Last season, he was loaned to German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen for the 2024/25 football season.While on loan, Derrick Köhn made 27 appearances and managed to score two goals.Although the defender returned to Galatasaray determined to fight for a place in the team,

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko defeated Venomous Vipers FC 3-0 in a pre-season friendly match on Monday.The friendly match played in Cape Coast is helping the Kumasi-based club prepare for the upcoming GHALCA Top 4 tournament and the 2025/26 football season.In the game against the lower-division side, Asante Kotoko wasted no time and dominated the contest from start to finish.After just 10 minutes into the first half, top defender Samba Oâ??niel equalised to shoot the MTN FA Cup

Hearts of Oak have begun assessing winger Kwabena Adu Meider, who is currently training with the club for a possible move ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The former Nsoatreman FC and Legon Cities attacker has been without a club since leaving Nsoatreman and is now looking to revive his career with one of Ghanaâ??s biggest teams.Adu Meider is known for his pace and ability to take on defenders, qualities Hearts of Oak are keen to add to their attacking options

Real Tamale United (RTU) are set to see five of their players depart for Turkey this morning as they prepare to undergo trials with a German club currently holding its pre-season camp in Europe.The move, facilitated by RTU Chief Executive Officer Zakaria Safianu, forms part of the clubâ??s efforts to create international exposure and opportunities for its players.The trial program is expected to give the selected players the chance to impress the technical handlers of the German

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Suraj Seidu is in negotiations with Dreams FC for a possible permanent deal ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season.Seidu, who featured for the "Still Believe" side on loan last season, impressed the technical team with his performances in midfield, becoming a reliable option in both domestic competitions and continental outings. His energy, ball control, and passing ability added balance to Dreamsâ?? midfield, leaving fans and coaches

Hearts of Oak striker Hamza Issah has called on fans of the club to show strong support for the team in the upcoming GHALCA Top Four tournament following their impressive victory in the Gbese Mantse Cup.The Phobians delivered a solid performance to beat Heart of Lions 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, securing back-to-back wins in the annual fixture.The result marked a bright start to their pre-season campaign as they prepare for the new football season.New signing Frank

Former Medeama SC, WAFA SC and Young Apostles striker Daniel Lomotey has begun training with Techiman Eleven Wonders as the newly promoted club considers offering him a deal ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Lomotey, who rose to prominence with his goal-scoring exploits at WAFA, is currently a free agent and has been keeping in shape while weighing his options.His decision to train with Eleven Wonders is seen as a major boost to the clubâ??s preparations, as they

Heart of Lions assistant coach Daniel Nii Adjei has expressed disappointment after his side suffered another defeat to Hearts of Oak in the 2025 Gbese Mantse Charity Cup.The Kpando-based club lost 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, marking their second consecutive setback against the Phobians in the annual fixture.Hearts of Oak sealed the win with two first-half goals, as new signing Frank Duku opened the scoring before Hamza Issah doubled the advantage.The result handed