Zambia head coach Nora Hauptle has described her team's elimination from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as "completely weird", after the Copper Queens were knocked out despite finishing the group stage with the best goal difference in their group.Despite a 2-1 victory over Malawi in their final Group C match, Zambia's tournament came to an end. They opened with a 6-0 demolition of Egypt and lost just 1-0 to Nigeria, finishing with six points and

The transfer market has a new king. Ivory Coast defender Yan Diomande has officially become the most expensive African player in history, following his blockbuster â?¬125 million move from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid, securing the top spot on the all-time list of African transfers.The Ivorian's move pushes the previous record holder, Nicolas Pepe, into second place. Here is how the all-time top 10 African transfers now stand.The All-Time Top 10 African TransfersYan Diomande

Cameroon will face defending champions Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after finishing top of Group D following a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde on Thursday.The Indomitable Lionesses completed the group stage unbeaten, amassing seven points from three matches to secure first place and set up one of the most highly anticipated ties of the tournament.Cameroon progressed with two victories and a draw, while Nigeria booked their place

German-Ghanaian midfielder Raphael Assibey-Mensah was on the scoresheet as RW Erfurt produced a commanding 6-0 victory over Tasmania Berlin in the Regionalliga Northeast. The match was played at Steigerwaldstadion, where Erfurt quickly took control and never allowed their visitors back into the contest.Benjamin Dreca opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Assibey-Mensah doubled the advantage five minutes later. His finish gave Erfurt valuable momentum and helped set the

Ghana's Black Queens are heading into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a clear statistical concern: they are creating chances at an elite level but struggling to convert them into goals.According to tournament data, Ghana have accumulated a combined Expected Goals (xG) of 5.73 across their three group matches. For context, that is the third-highest xG of any team in the competition, behind only South Africa (6.3) and Nigeria (6.5).Yet the

He was hopeful that the NPP had the capacity to regain the confidence of Ghanaians and return to government.

Former Asante Kotoko, Karela United, and Hohoe United centre-back Maxwell Agyemang has completed his move to newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Debibi United.He arrives as a free agent, following Hohoe United's suspension and expulsion from the league.The 29-year-old defender brings significant top-flight experience to the Premier League newcomers. He began his senior career with Asante Kotoko in the 2021/22 season, contributing to the Porcupine Warriors' league

English Premier League outfit Hull City FC have made an enquiry for Nathaniel Adjei as they explore the possibility of bringing the Ghanaian defender to the club, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.The Tigers have identified Adjei as a player of interest and have requested information regarding the conditions of a potential transfer, with discussions currently at an early stage.The 22-year-old guardsman has built a strong reputation in France following his impressive performances

Ghana's Black Queens will face Malawi in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after sealing qualification from Group D with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mali on Thursday.

Ghana will take on Malawi in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with a place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup at stake.The Black Queens booked their place in the last eight after finishing second in Group D, while Malawi advanced from Group C following an impressive group-stage campaign.The winner of the highly anticipated encounter will not only secure a place in the 2026 WAFCON semi-finals but will also qualify automatically for

Ghana's Black Queens secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after battling to a 1-1 draw against Mali in their final Group D match on Thursday.

Ghana secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Mali in their final Group D match on Thursday night.Both sides entered the contest level on three points and knowing that victory would guarantee a place in the knockout stages, but it was the Black Queens who progressed thanks to a superior goal difference after an evenly contested encounter.WE'RE THROUGH! ð???The Black Queens are

Welcoming the YEA delegation, Mr Brentum described the Western North Region as one of Ghana's most peaceful and hospitable regions.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed its confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and backed football's world governing body following the withdrawal of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.

In a post shared on his official Facebook page, on Thursday, August 6,2026, the outspoken NDC communicator argued that the demonstration is an attempt by the former governing party to alter political history, evade accountability, and generate synthetic public sympathy out of thin air.

President Mahama unveiled a cenotaph honouring Dr Edward Omane Boamah, one year after the helicopter crash that killed him and seven others

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, staged a massive nationwide protest in Accra dubbed “Democracy Under Attack” to register its displeasure over what it describes as threats to Ghana’s democratic governance and justice system. The demonstration commenced at 5:00 a.m., with hundreds of party supporters, executives and sympathizers gathering at the … The post NPP

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced new measures to stop extortion and begging by airport personnel at airports under its management. The decision was taken at a high-level stakeholder facilitation meeting held in Accra on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. In a press statement issued after the meeting, GACL said stakeholders agreed to introduce … The post GACL

Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has asked the Chief Justice to withdraw a directive that allows the criminal trial involving former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene to continue during the legal vacation. In a letter dated August 5, 2026, Mr. Atta Akyea, who is head of chambers at Zoe, Akyea & Co., said his legal … The post Atta

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has disputed claims made on social media by comedian Michael Blackson concerning the treatment given to his late mother, saying a review found that the allegations did not accurately reflect what happened during her stay at the hospital. In a statement issued in Accra on August 5, 2026, … The post UGMC disputes Michael Blackson’s