Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, were welcomed with a lot of cheers by excited Ghanaian fans at the Kotoka International Airport on Monday, July 28. Against all odds, the female national senior side rose through the ranks to finish third at the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON). BLACK QUEENS ARRIVALS  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lSO5KC02_Q This feat was made possible after they posted a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over South Africa. A host of supporters thronged the airport to show their appreciation to the ladies for such a gallant display in the just-ended tournament. READ MORE : Coach…

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the appointment of Prosper Narteh Ogum as the new head coach of the Ghana U17 national team. Coach Ogum will take over from Coach Frimpong Manso, who will be managing Bibiani Gold Stars for their maiden CAF Continental assignment. READ MORE : “The Executive Council has appointed Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum as the new head coach of the Ghana U17 national team, the Black Starlets, ahead of the upcoming WAFU Zone B U17 Boys Championship in Nigeria, and has also been handed the role of Head of Coach…

Antoine Semenyo is poised for the upcoming 2025/26 English Premier League season with Bournemouth. The Ghanaian international who enjoyed a stellar season with his club is ready to go again, with the new season set to roll out in a little over one month. Speaking exclusively to Sahara Football’s Selasi Fiawoyi at the MetLife Stadium, USA, following Bournemouth’s win over Everton, he disclosed that he is ready for the new season. “I feel good, i think ill do the same like I did last year. I’m looking forward to it, I’m happy”. On what his goals would be for…

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has opened up about his contract negotiations with English-based club Bournemouth. The 25-year-old forward was a subject of intense interest from Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle, but ultimately decided to settle with the coastal town club for the next five years. Speaking exclusively to Sahara Football’s Selasi Fiawoyi in the USA, where the club is on its pre-season tour, he disclosed how both parties finally settled into an agreement after several talks. “It wasn’t the smoothest of negotiations, I should say,” he said. “I felt like it didn’t go the way I wanted it, and it…

The Black Queens clinched bronze at the expense of defending champions, South Africa in the WAFCON 2024 tournament in South Africa. They beat the Bayana Bayana of South Africa on 4-3 penalties. The Ghanaian female side fell to host nation Morocco in the semi-finals but were determined to rewrite the script against South Africa, who beat them in the first group game and had lost to Nigeria in the semi-finals. READ MORE : Coach Kim retained Cynthia Konlan in post, Susan Asiedu, Portia Boakye, Josephine Bonsu, Comfort Yeboah in defense, Grace Asantewaa, Jennifer Cudjoe, Stella Nyamekye, Boye-Hlorkah in midfield whiles…

A convincing two-nil victory for Black Satellites pushed them to clinch bronze at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship. READ MORE : Barcelona B extend Abdul Aziz Issah’s loan for another season. The host nation was looking forward to hosting and winning the tournament, but it wasn’t to be in the semi-finals. They lost to neighbors, Ivory Coast, in a cagey encounter at Prampram by 1-2. In a game, Benjaimen Tsivanyo gave them a first-half lead, but they were pegged back in the second half of the game. READ MORE : WAFCON 2024 : Ghana lose to Morocco on penalties…

South African Premier Division side Durban City FC has finalized a move for Frederick Asare. The former Kotoko shotstopper has penned down a two-year contract with an option to extend for an additional two years. READ MORE: I’m proud of what the team gave.” – Coach Kim on Black Queens Asare’s contract was not extended by the Porcupine Warriors after the end of the 2024/25 Ghana football season. READ MORE: Barcelona B extend Abdul Aziz Issah’s loan for another season. The 27-year-old was part of the 2025 MTN FA Cup triumph over Golden Kicks and aided the club to finish…

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren patted his players’ efforts after a spirited performance against Morocco in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Queens drew 1-1 with Morocco in regular and extra time but failed to advance after losing 4-2 in a penalty shootout in Rabat. READ MORE : WAFCON 2024 : Ghana lose to Morocco on penalties to miss out on WAFCON final Speaking after the match, Björkegren noted, “I think we have a team that works so hard. Of course, when they had fresh legs in the first half, it was easier. We…

The Black Queens’ quest to make the finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was thwarted by the hosts, Morocco, 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Stella Nyamekye was quick to react to nod home the first goal of the game in the 27th minute after Josephine Bonsu’s header was cannoned off the post. READ MORE : Barcelona B extend Abdul Aziz Issah’s loan for another season. The host crawled their way back into the game in the second half through Sakina Ouzraoui in the 54th minute after a defensive slip-up. The two teams failed to find the net…

Spanish club Barcelona B has moved swiftly to extend the loan deal for Abdul Aziz Issah for the 2025/2026 campaign. Issah, who joined Barça Atlètic (Barcelona B) from Dreams FC at the start of last season to continue his development. READ MORE : GFA releases dates for the 2025/26 GPL season The young attacker will hope to impress the technical bench of Barcelona B now that the club has handed him another opportunity. READ MORE : Official: Kotoko appoint Abdul Karim Zito as new head coach The Ghanaian  was also part of Ghana’s U-20 squad at the recent Africa U-20 Cup of…