Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

CAF President Patrice Motsepe believes an African country can win the FIFA World Cup following the continent’s impressive performances at the 2026 tournament. Africa enjoyed its best-ever World Cup campaign, with nine teams progressing from the group stage and Morocco reaching the quarter-finals, while Egypt, DR Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Cape Verde and Ghana were among the nations to reach the knockout rounds. Speaking after the tournament, Motsepe praised the performances of Africa’s representatives and insisted the continent’s long-awaited dream of producing a world champion is within reach. READ MORE: Samartex snap up Nana Kweku Agyemang for head coach…

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has announced a mouthwatering $2 million prize money for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The CAF boss revealed the decision during a press briefing on Wednesday, describing the move as part of the continental body’s broader strategy to accelerate the development of women’s football and ensure that teams receive greater financial rewards for their achievements. The move is geared towards enhancing awareness of women’s sport, which, for some years, has been fighting for recognition on the continent. READ MORE : OFFICIAL: Abdul Fatawu joins Ipswich Town Defending champions Nigeria, hosts Morocco, South Africa, Zambia,…

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has joined Premier League side Ipswich Town on a fee of £20 million on a five-year deal. The two parties had already agreed personal terms and Issahaku’s medicals. READ MORE : OFFICIAL: Tariq Lamptey joins QPR! The 22-year-old impressed during his time at Leicester City despite the team’s relegation from the EFL Championship to League One. Issahaku’s output last season underlined why Ipswich are interested, as he registered nine goals and eight assists in 44 games across all competitions. He also played four matches for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. READ MORE : Bibiani GoldStars appoints…

Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has joined English Championship side Queens Park Rangers (QPR) on a permanent transfer. The move marks a return to England after an injury-disrupted spell in Italy with Fiorentina. Lamptey and Fiorentina mutually agreed to part ways after the Ghanaian had just seen twenty-five minutes of competitive football. READ MORE: Bibiani GoldStars appoints Petros Koukouras as new head coach The defender suffered an ACL injury during his time in Italy but is now progressing in his recovery and is expected to return to selection in September. Lamptey came through Chelsea’s youth system then left for Brighton &…

FC Samartex 1996 has announced the appointment of Nana Kweku Agyemang as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. Agyemang replaces Christopher Ennin, who left the role after the just-ended 2025/26 season. READ MORE: Bibiani GoldStars appoints Petros Koukouras as new head coach The former Vision FC coach, who led his side to an 11th-place finish, will hope to help the Samarboi-based club break into the top four after they finished fifth in the previous season. Agyemang, touted with energectic, exuberant, and enterprising style of play, is expected to inculcate a fresh tactical approach…

Bibiani GoldStars have officially appointed Greek tactician Petros Koukouras as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. The 37-year-old is expected to lead the Miners following the departure of Swiss coach Fritz Markus Schmid in the just-ended season, where they lost their title bid to reigning champions Medeama SC. READ MORE: Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC snap up Salim Adams from Medeama SC. Koukouras has an extensive portfolio of managing Ugandan clubs, Pacific Heroes FC, SC Villa Jogoo, and Kiyovu Sports(Rwanda),  before serving as assistant coach of the South Sudan national team. READ MORE:…

Spain defied the working template to post a 1-0 win over defending champions Argentina at the  New York New Jersey Stadium to claim the title for the second time in the country’s history. Sixteen years ago, they celebrated their first sniff at the World Cup in South Africa over the Netherlands. In the aftermath of the competition, several individuals were honoured for their outstanding display, notable was Spain trio, Rodri, Cubarsi, and Unani Simon. Spain midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player after playing a pivotal role in his side’s title-winning campaign. READ MORE: Asante Kotoko…

Spain continued their impressive streak to beat ten-man Argentina at the New York-New Jersey Stadium in the USA. Barcelona winger Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to help the Spanish side to their second World Cup triumph after sixteen years. READ MORE: Hearts of Oak shut down Benjamin Asare transfer rumours Following wins over Austria, Portugal, and Belgium, the only hurdle left to complete an impressive winning streak was Argentina, and they made it worth their while as they took the La Albiceleste to the cleaners in front of a teeming Blue Army of fans at the stadium. Spain’s…

Asante Kotoko have appointed experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 55-year-old tactician joins the Porcupine Warriors with immediate effect. READ MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup: England battle Argentina for final spot Tinkler has loads of experience under his belt, having managed top sides such as Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United, Cape Town City, Maritzburg United, and Bidvest Wits in the South African Premier League. During his coaching career, he guided Orlando Pirates to the CAF Champions League final and SuperSport United to the CAF Confederation Cup final, while also…

Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC have confirmed the signing of Ghana midfielder Salim Adams. The former Medeama Sporting Club player left Ghana for Sudan on Wednesday to sign a four-year contract. READ MORE ; 2026 FIFA World Cup : Spain flogs France to finals Adams was one of the standout performers in the Ghanaian top flight, scoring 12 goals in 28 league appearances, helping Medeama win their second league title. READ MORE ; Hearts of Oak shut down Benjamin Asare transfer rumours He will reunite with former teammate Kamaradini Mamudu for acclimatization.