Eric Tinkler's tenure at Asante Kotoko got off to a challenging start as the Porcupine Warriors fell to a 2-1 defeat against Benab FC in a pre-season friendly.The match, which served as part of the club's preparations for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, saw the top-flight side unable to overcome their lower-division opponents.The result will give the newly appointed South African head coach plenty to reflect on as his team continues their build-up for the new

Former Hearts of Oak and Heart of Lions forward Kwadwo Obeng Jnr is expected to sign for newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Debibi United, with negotiations currently at an advanced stage.The 27-year-old forward, who recently left Heart of Lions after his contract expired, has been one of the most sought-after available players in the Ghanaian transfer market. Sources indicate that talks between the player's representatives and Debibi United have progressed positively,

Hohoe United midfielder John Allosodey is expected to complete a permanent move to Beninese side ASPAC FC as foreign interest in the player intensifies.The 24-year-old midfielder has been one of the standout performers for Hohoe United in a challenging campaign, earning praise for his composure, work rate, and ability to break up opposition attacks.His performances have attracted attention from clubs in Egypt, Tanzania, and Serbia, with ASPAC FC now appearing to have won the race

Newly appointed FC Samartex head coach Nana Kwaku Agyemang has officially begun work with the Timber Club as he prepares for the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.The young tactician, who joined Samartex after an impressive spell with Vision FC, has already started his role and is working closely with the technical team to shape the squad ahead of the new campaign.Agyemang has made his ambitions clear, setting his sights on delivering the Ghana Premier League title for Samartex

Ghanaian midfielder Georgina Ameyaa made her UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying debut on Tuesday, playing the full 90 minutes for FK Apolonia in their 4-0 defeat to Swedish champions Hammarby.The 21-year-old started in midfield and was one of five Ghanaian players named in Apolonia's starting lineup for the second qualifying round clash in Italy.She was joined by compatriots Afia Nyarko, Esther Owusu, and others for the European debut.Apolonia's introduction

Zambia have been sensationally eliminated from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) despite finishing with an impressive +6 goal difference, scoring eight goals and conceding just twice in their three group matches.The She-polopolo's remarkable goal difference of +6 and six points were not enough to secure a quarter-final place, as the tournament's tiebreaker rules saw them exit the competition due to head-to-head results. It was a cruel twist of fate for

Nigeria's Super Falcons have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C encounter.The emphatic win was enough to see Nigeria progress from a tightly contested group, but it was far from straightforward. Malawi also finished with six points, and the standings were separated by goal difference, with Nigeria edging through to second place.With three teams in Group C finishing

Hearts of Oak are closing in on the signing of former FC Samartex forward Emmanuel Mamah, with negotiations advancing positively between the club and the player.The Phobians are making significant progress in their pursuit of the striker, who is currently a free agent after his contract with FC Samartex expired following the 2025/26 season.Sources close to the negotiations indicate that talks are progressing well, with the deal moving forward.Mamah, a 20-year-old centre-forward,

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has urged his players to continue working hard after their victory against Yamoussoukro FC on Wednesday.The Ghanaian champions locked horns with the Ivorian side today as part of their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 football season.In a game played at the School Scientific De Yamoussoukro field, goals from Abdul Salam and Dominic Amponsah in the first half fired Medeama SC to a 2-1 triumph.Speaking after the exercise,

Ghanaian winger Douglas Owusu has expressed his excitement after completing his transfer to Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Tel Aviv.The 20-year-old moves to Israel just months after joining Red Star during the January transfer window in a deal reportedly worth 2.2 million Euros from Serbian side Radnik Surdulica.The transfer presents a fresh opportunity for the highly-rated Ghanaian to continue his development and gain regular first-team football in one of the Middle East's

Medeama Sporting Club stepped up their residential pre-season camp in Ivory Coast on Wednesday with a first friendly match. In an encounter against Yamoussoukro FC, the Ghana Premier League champions cruised to a 2-1 win after a strong performance.On the matchday, goals from Abdul Salam and Dominic Amponsah in the first half handed Medeama SC the victory at the School Scientific De Yamoussoukro field.After todayâ??s friendly, the Yellow and Mauves will continue their residential

Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren insists he is feeling no pressure ahead of Ghana's decisive Group D clash against Mali at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Black Queens take on their West African rivals on Thursday with qualification for the quarter-finals within reach after collecting three points from their opening two matches.Ghana need only a draw to progress, while Mali must claim victory to advance to the knockout stage.Despite the importance

Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren believes there is no room for complacency as Ghana prepare for their decisive Group D clash against Mali at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Black Queens head into Thursday's fixture knowing a draw will secure qualification for the quarter-finals, while Mali must win to advance.Although Ghana hold the advantage heading into the final group game, Björkegren insists his players are approaching the contest with

Ghana's Black Queens take on Mali in a decisive Group D clash at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday, August 6, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca (20:00 GMT), with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.With Cameroon already through as group winners on six points, the second automatic qualification spot will be decided between the two West African rivals, who are level on three points after two matches.Ghana opened their campaign with a

Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says Ghana will play for victory against Mali despite needing only a draw to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Black Queens enter Thursday's decisive Group D fixture in Casablanca on three points, level with Mali but ahead on goal difference after two matches.While a draw would be enough to secure Ghana's place in the knockout stage, Bjorkegren says his side will adopt an attacking

Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says Ghana have taken valuable lessons from their defeat to Cameroon and are determined to produce an improved display against Mali in their decisive final Group D match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Ghana face Mali on Thursday at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca knowing a draw will be enough to secure a place in the quarter-finals, while their opponents require victory to progress.The Black Queens opened the

One of Nigeria's greatest football icons, Daniel Amokachi, has embarked on a new chapter off the pitch after being unveiled as the Pan-African Brand Ambassador for international sports betting company 22Bet.The announcement was made at a colourful ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday that attracted a large gathering of journalists, football administrators, former players, business executives and football enthusiasts eager to witness one of the country's most decorated football

Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana is the subject of a rumoured move from Atalanta to fellow Serie A club Torino.The 23-year-old defensive midfielder returned to Atalanta on 30 June after the end of a loan spell with Cagliari. He had joined Cagliari in January, following an earlier loan at Bologna during the first half of the 2025-26 season.Sulemana is under contract with Atalanta until 30 June 2028, meaning any move to Torino would require an agreement between the two clubs.

Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Tel Aviv have completed the signing of Ghanaian winger Douglas Owusu from Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade, with the talented attacker putting pen to paper on a three-year contract that includes an option to extend for an additional two years.The 20-year-old moves to Israel just months after joining Red Star during the January transfer window in a deal reportedly worth 2.2 million Euros from Serbian side Radnik Surdulica.The transfer presents

Leon Hien's pursuit of consistent first-team football will continue in Norway after Djurgarden announced that the defender has completed a loan move to Tromso for the remainder of the season.The Swedish-Ghanaian defender has struggled to secure a permanent spot in Djurgardenâ??s starting lineup, making just five Allsvenskan appearances, with only one start since arriving from Degerfors.Djurgardenâ??s football director Maximilian Hahn praised Hienâ??s attitude during