Ghana forward Inaki Williams took his son out for the first time following his birth last month during Athletic Bilbao's La Liga game against Levante. The Athletic Bilbao captain and his wife presented their first child, Niko, who he named after his teammate and brother Nico Williams, to the fans of the club in the 4-2 victory over Levante.Niko was born on New Year's Day and became the newest member of the Williams family."A special afternoon today at the Cathedral.
Borussia Dortmund have officially launched the BVB International Academy Ghana, marking the clubâ??s first International Academy on the African continent.The academy opens in Accra in February 2026 and represents a significant step in youth football development in Ghana.The project is established in partnership with Accra Shooting Stars FC and will provide structured football education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18. Participants will be trained using Borussia Dortmundâ??s
Ghana U20 head coach Charles Sampson has admitted that his sideâ??s hesitancy in the final third cost them crucial goals in their 2-2 draw with South Africa at the Accra Sports Stadium.The result, in the third round of the 2026 FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers, saw the Black Princesses twice take the lead only to see it slip away.Only Agnes Yeboah and Linda Owusu Ansah found the net despite several chances created, while a late goal for Ghana was controversially disallowed
Ghana U20 womenâ??s head coach Charles Sampson has expressed confidence that his players will be mentally prepared for their crucial reverse fixture against South Africa following a tense first-leg draw in Accra.The Black Princesses twice saw their lead slip away in Sundayâ??s clash at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Agnes Yeboah opening the scoring and Linda Owusu Ansah adding a second-half goal.Despite their efforts, the match ended 2-2, leaving Ghana with a challenging task
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has chalked a new milestone in his career in the French Ligue 1 after featuring in Stade Rennais' game against RC Lens. The Black Stars right-back reached 100 appearances in Ligue 1 following Rennais' defeat to title-chasers Lens at the weekend.Seidu replaced Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal after 30 minutes to mark his latest achievement, appearing in his 37th league game for the Red and Blacks.His previous 67 games in the league came during his time
Ghana international goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been named in the League of Ireland Team of the Week following an outstanding performance on the opening weekend of the new season.Anang was the standout performer and deservedly earned the Man of the Match award as St. Patrickâ??s Athletic played out a goalless draw against rivals Bohemian FC at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.The highly anticipated encounter attracted a large crowd and lived up to expectations in intensity, with Anangâ??s
Manchester United have intensified their interest in Ghana youngster Caleb Yirenkyi after sending scouts to watch the FC Nordsjaelland star in the Superliga against Sonderjyske. The highly-rated midfielder has been attracting interest from clubs in England with Arsenal also joining the pursuit of the Right to Dream Academy graduate.Yirenkyi's stock has risen in the past few months and he is viewed as the next biggest export from the Denmark-based club, and could follow the
â? Brazilian female creators crafted artworks for each Host City as part of the event brandTournament is set to be an epic celebration of football and local culture.â? Match schedule announcement is the next milestone on the road to the 2027 extravaganzaâ? Multimedia assets are available for members of the media to download for editorial purposes via the FIFA Digital HubWith exactly 500 days to go until the FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup Brazil 2027, the first edition of
Accra Great Olympics have been rocked by the sudden resignation of General Manager Eric Alagidede, who has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.The respected football administrator brings his tenure at the capital-based club to an abrupt end after just eight months in charge, leaving supporters and stakeholders surprised at a critical stage of the season. While the circumstances surrounding his decision remain unclear, sources
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has held strategic discussions with the Mayor of Tamale, Alhaji Adam Abubakari Takoro, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration and accelerate football development across the Northern Regions.The meeting formed a key component of the GFA Presidentâ??s broader stakeholder consultations within the three Northern Regions â?? a tour designed to foster inclusive dialogue, strengthen institutional partnerships,
Accra Hearts of Oak SC have gleefully mocked their fiercest rivals after Kotokoâ??s FA Cup elimination as they two giants prepare to face-off in the Super Clash on Sunday.The Porcupine Warriors were knocked out in the Round of 16 following a tense, grueling goalless draw that ended in a 4â??2 penalty shootout defeat at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium against Aduana FC. The result compounded what has already been a turbulent Cup campaign for Ghanaâ??s giants.Sensing an opportunity
Ghana footballâ??s fiercest rivalry will once again take center stage as Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak lock horns in a mouthwatering Super Clash on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 5pm in Kumasi.The blockbuster encounter, confirmed by the Ghana Football Association as part of its Matchday 22 broadcast selections, promises drama, intensity, and pride as two of the nationâ??s most decorated clubs battle for supremacy.The Porcupine Warriors, Asante Kotoko SC, head into the clash
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has showered glowing praise on the Northern Region for its outstanding and transformative contribution to womenâ??s football in Ghana, while passionately calling for unity and steadfast support as the nation braces for a demanding international football calendar.The GFA President delivered the powerful message during a high-profile courtesy call on the revered Gulkpe Naa Palace in Tamale, a significant stop
The 2026 University of Ghana Corporate Football League is officially taking shape following the confirmation of participating teams and the release of Group A and Group B teams ahead of kick off on Friday 13th February, 2026. This yearâ??s competition brings together twenty (20) corporate and institutional teams, setting the stage for months of high-intensity football at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.Group A features Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Bui Power Authority,
Medeama goalkeeper Felix Kyei has said that his outfit ultimate objective this season is to compete for every trophy.The Yellow and Mauve are on course for the double this season after defeating Samartex 1996 to reach the quarterfinal of the FA Cup and also find themselves on top of the Ghana Premier League table after 21 matches.The match, held at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa saw Medeama and Samartex settling for a pulsating goalless draw after regular time, forcing the teams to settle
Head coach of Medeama SC Ibrahim Tanko has shared his excitement after defeating Samartex 1996 in the round 16 tie to secure a place in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup competition.The match, held at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa ended in a pulsating goalless draw after regular time, forcing the teams to settle the tie via penalty shootouts.However, it was the Yellow and Mauve who prevailed with a 4-2 victory on penalties, ensuring qualification to the last eight of the Cup competition
Head coach of the Black Princesses of Ghana, Charles Sampson has expressed his disappointment following his outfit stalemate against South Africa in the first leg of the FIFA U20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers.Ghana face an uphill task ahead of the return fixture this weekend, having threw away their two-goal lead to settle for a 2-2 draw against South Africa at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, February 8, 2026.The Black Princesses scored twice in the first half through Agnes
Asante Kotoko management has called for an emergency meeting with the technical team led by Abdul Karim Zito following the teamsâ?? elimination from the Ghana FA Cup competition.The Porcupine Warriors succumbed to a penalty shootouts defeat to Aduana FC in the round of 16 of the Cup competition after a pulsating goalless draw in regular time at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.The defeat sees Asante Kotoko bow out of the FA Cup, while Aduana FC advance to the quarterfinal of the
Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has dismissed calls for his removal, insisting that demands for his sacking are premature.The former Dreams FC coach has faced mounting pressure following a streak of inconsistent performances this season, with Kotoko currently sitting fifth in the Ghana Premier League, having amassed 35 points from 21 matches.The Porcupine Warriorsâ?? struggles continued on Sunday as they were eliminated from the FA Cup by Aduana FC.After a goalless draw in
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has welcomed several new additions to the Black Starsâ?? technical team, aiming to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Communications Director Henry Asante Twum highlighted that the appointments are part of the associationâ??s strategy to ensure the team achieves its objectives on the world stage.The new team members include Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren and Alain Ravera as assistant coaches, Jose Daniel Martinez
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