Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana’s Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has outlined the team’s objectives ahead of their 2026 WAFCON opener against Cape Verde. The team finished third in the last competition held in Morocco and hopes to do one better this time around. READ MORE: FC Barcelona signs Abdul Aziz Issah from Dreams FC. Speaking to reporters in the pre-game interview, coach Kim outlined the team’s objectives. “We have three targets: qualify from the group stage, win the quarter-finals to qualify for the World Cup, and go all the way to win the 2026 WAFCON,” the Swedish tactician declared ahead of…

FC Barcelona have officially announced the permanent signing of young Ghanaian forward Abdul Aziz Issah from Dreams FC, bringing to a close a successful two-year loan spell with the club’s reserve side. The 20-year-old, who joined Barça Atlètic on an initial loan in September 2024, has impressed during his time in Spain. READ MORE : WAFCON 2026 : Algeria pick win over Senegal Issah arrived at Barcelona with high expectations after shining in the Ghana Premier League, where he scored 8 goals in 49 appearances for Dreams FC. The permanent deal, reportedly running until June 2028, reflects Barcelona’s faith in the…

The Black Satellites lost the plot against defending champions Nigeria in a crunch Group B opener at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Yamoussoukro on Monday, July 27, 2026. Ayinla Olayemi scored the first goal for the Nigerians in the 10th minute. Five minutes later, Lucky Oraro scored the second goal. READ MORE: Kim Lars Björkegren names 25-player Black Queens squad for 2026 WAFCON Mohammed Zaidan reduced the deficit on the half-hour mark, 2-1. Black Satellites’ confidence was deflated when the Nigerians were awarded a penalty on the stroke of half-time to take the scoreline to 3-1. Abdulmuiz Adeleke…

Hearts of Oak have appointed Serbian coach Nebojsa Kapor. The Serbian has signed a two-year contract. The appointment follows what the club said was an extensive recruitment process aimed at restoring Hearts of Oak to domestic and continental prominence. READ MORE: Kim Lars Björkegren names 25-player Black Queens squad for 2026 WAFCON In a statement announcing the move, the club views this as a step into the “new era”. The club also revealed that Kapor’s appointment is the first of several technical changes expected in the coming weeks as preparations for the new season continue. “The Board is confident Coach…

Algeria made a bright start to their opening group game in the WAFCON at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).    A goal in each half by Marine Dafeur and Mélissa Bethiwas enough for the North Africans to beat their West African opponents. With three minutes to go before half-time, Marine Dafeur converted from the penalty spot to give Algeria the lead. READ MORE : WAFCON 2026 : Morocco thrash Kenya in opening game The second half resumed with Senegal creating and controlling large portions of the game but failing to get the needed clinical edge to level…

North African powerhouse Morocco made a strong statement in their Group A games against Kenya in Rabat at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).  Sakina Ouzraoui broke the deadlock on the 20th-minute mark. READ MORE ; Ghana Premier League 2026-27 season fixtures released Eight minutes later,  Meriem Atiq doubled the lead, heading home forcefully from a well-placed corner. The fun was not stopping anytime soon as star striker Ibtissam Jraidi put the match completely out of reach with two quick goals in the 36th and 45th minutes. READ MORE : Kim Lars Björkegren names 25-player Black Queens squad for…

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named Ghana’s 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco. The Swedish tactician named a core of the squad that finished third at the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. A squad laced with youth and experience will hope to draw inspiration from their upsurge of fine form in friendly games. READ MORE: Otto Addo reveals tension between himself and FA officials The squad includes three goalkeepers: Afia Amenyeku of FK Apolonia, Cynthia Konlan Fiindib of Samatex Ladies and Osman Huzeimah of Jonina Ladies.…

Otto Addo has recounted his time as head coach of the Black Stars. The former head coach’s stint ran from 15 March 2024 to 31 March 2026, when he was sacked following a 2-1 friendly defeat to Germany. READ MORE : Ghana Premier League 2026-27 season fixtures released According to him, there was a lot of tension between himself and FA officials during his time as Black Stars coach. “I was in Ghana for two years as coach. There was, of course, a lot of back-and-forth between me and our federation president, and the board too. It just felt like I…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled the fixtures for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. Defending champions Medeama SC will battle hard against Dreams FC, while runners-up Bibiani Gold Stars will face Bechem United. READ MORE: GPL 2026/27: Know your GPL coaches Newly promoted Debibi United FC will face Asante Kotoko SC. Two debutants, Port City FC and FC AshantiGold 04, will face off in what promises to be an entertaining first-ever Premier League meeting. In Accra, Hearts of Oak welcome Berekum Chelsea to the capital as the Phobians begin another quest to reclaim the league title, while Basake…

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season is weeks away from its commencement, and clubs have made managerial changes. This piece highlights the appointments that have been made by the eighteen Ghana Premier League clubs for the new season. Below is a full list of club coaches Asante Kotoko – Eric Tinkler Medeama SC – Ibrahim Tanko Bibiani Gold Stars – Petros Koukouras Karela United – Nurudeen Amadu FC Samartex – Nana Kwaku Agyemang Berekum Chelsea – Kweku Danso Vision FC – Predrag Jaredić Aduana Stars – Samuel Boadu Hearts of Oak – Nebojsa (Nebolja) Kapor Dreams FC – Winfred Dormon…