Ransford Yeboah Konigsdorffer's impressive start to life at Mainz 05 has suffered a minor setback after the forward was forced off with an injury during a pre-season friendly against Kaiserslautern.The Ghanaian attacker took a painful blow to the face when he challenged for a high ball and was struck by the opposing goalkeeperâ??s arm. Initial signs suggested the impact was mainly around his nose, and after brief treatment the coaching staff decided not to risk him further.Konigsdorffer

Ghana Premier League side Karela United have officially begun preparations for the 2026/27 football season as the club looks to build on last campaignâ??s performances.The team started its pre-season training programme at Nobisco Park on Wednesday, July 15, as the technical team begins reshaping the squad ahead of another competitive campaign.Karela United are expected to use the pre-season period to improve fitness levels, assess players and prepare a stronger squad capable

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens will no longer face Nigeriaâ??s Super Falcons in a scheduled friendly match as part of preparations for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed on Friday night that the highly anticipated West African encounter had been called off.â??The friendly match between Black Queens and Super Falcons has been called off. We continue to prep for WAFCON,â? a statement by the GFA said on Friday night.The

The winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA announced on Saturday, marking another sign of the governing body's efforts to Americanise its flagship tournament.FIFA confirmed that 30 bespoke rings will be presented to the winning team following the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The captain and head coach will initially receive temporary versions immediately after

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has admitted that selecting his final squad for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will be one of the toughest decisions of his tenure.The coach named a 27-player provisional squad for the tournament in Morocco last week but will eventually have to remove three players before submitting his final list.Bjorkegren says the competition for places has created a difficult situation because of the strong bond within the

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious plan to reconstruct the Ho Sports Stadium into a modern, multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex, with a target completion date set for Ghana's 70th independence anniversary in 2027.The president made the declaration during an inspection tour of the facility in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, 2026.The historic stadium, which was built in 1958, has suffered from years of neglect, including a deteriorated pitch,

Former Vision FC head coach Nana Kwaku Agyemang is set to be appointed as the new head coach of FC Samartex, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal.The highly rated tactician is expected to replace Christopher Ennin in the Samartex dugout ahead of the 2026/27 season.Agyemang has emerged as a sought-after managerial candidate following his spell with Vision FC, where he earned recognition for his work in the Ghana Premier League.FC Samartex officially confirmed the departure of Christopher

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has indicated that his players are in better shape than a year ago ahead of the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament. The team is already in Morocco, where the WAFCON 2026 will be hosted from July 25 to August 16.Speaking on the sidelines of the teamâ??s training on Thursday, Kim Lars Bjorkegren stressed that he is looking forward to the start of the tournament, while backing the Black Queens to perform

SV Babelsberg 03 have added further firepower to their squad with the signing of German-Ghanaian forward Jesaja Herrmann, just a week before the new season kicks off.The 26-year-old attacker, who brings a blend of power, athleticism and experience, joins from FC Bocholt and has signed a contract running until 2028.Herrmann arrives with a varied CV, having gained valuable minutes in the Belgian First Division and in Luxembourg, as well as spells in Germanyâ??s 3. Liga with Waldhof

Former Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Amankona has officially parted ways with Egyptian Premier League side Smouha SC, bringing an end to his underwhelming stint in North Africa.The 26-year-old joined Smouha in the summer of 2025 on a three-year deal, arriving with high expectations after winning back-to-back Ghana Premier League Golden Boots. He scored 19 goals in the 2023/24 season and followed it up with 15 goals in the 2024/25 campaign.However, the move did not go according

Spokesperson for the NPP Sports Committee, Seth Panwum Boyoyo, has criticised the Sports Minister's response to Ghana's FIFA World Cup campaign.

New Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has outlined his ambitions for the club, promising to restore the Porcupine Warriors to the summit of African football while building a strong foundation for the future.

While the awards will celebrate outstanding reportage and honor corporate institutions making tangible impacts on community development, the event swiftly evolved into a critical dialogue on the survival of the Fourth Estate in the region.

According to him, only a few institutions, including the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, have published their financial statements.

Her proposal has received support from several Members of Parliament, reigniting conversation about a king whose resistance against European colonial domination predates many of the better-known African struggles against imperial rule.

Speaking in an interview on Friday, July 17, 2026, Mr Malm-Hesse said individuals who use social media platforms must understand that their rights come with legal responsibilities.

The Paramount Chief of Anfoega and President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, has said that the time has come for young people to be entrusted with greater leadership responsibilities.

However, poor road infrastructure and inadequate staffing continue to undermine the facility's ability to provide optimal healthcare services.

Speaking to journalists after filing his nomination, Dr Clifford Braimah said, he is answering a call from grassroots members who want experienced leadership.

The Director credited the improvement to a series of flood mitigation measures undertaken by NADMO, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), corporate institutions, and development partners.