Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Dr. Randy Abbey, chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, has stated that he is oblivious of any interest of players of Ghanaian descent looking to switch allegiance to Ghana. This development comes after the Black Stars secured qualification for their FIFA World Cup to be staged in North America, with purported stories of players looking to play for the Black Stars. READ MORE: “I’m not aware of any interest from Nketia, Odoi,” Dr. Abbey The players being linked are Eddie Nketiah, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Francis Amuzu, who are said to have declared their intention of playing for Ghana.…

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is working with the US Embassy and Canadian High Commission to simplify visa processes for Ghanaian football fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Key officials from Ghana and both countries discussed improving visa facilitation, coordination, and possible special visa arrangements for fans, officials, and players. READ MORE : “I’m not aware of any interest from Nketia, Odoi” Dr. Abbey The US recently changed its visa policy to allow multiple entries, benefiting fans traveling between the US, Canada, and Mexico. Similar talks with Mexico are planned soon.

Inaki Williams was subbed off with an injury in Athletic Club’s Champions League game against Qarabag FK at San Mames Stadium. Williams asked to be subbed off on the 38th minute for Alex Berenguer after he overstretched to get on the end of an attacking pass from a teammate in the Champions League home duel against the Azerbaijan club. READ MORE: “I’m not aware of any interest from Nketia, Odoi,” Dr. Abbey The 31-year-old recently came back from injury for this match and is set to be back on the sidelines again a big blow for Coach Ernesto Valverde…

Ghana Premier League Asante Kotoko have arrived in Morocco ahead of their crucial CAF Confederation Cup clash against Wydad Casablanca. The Ghanaian contingent was made up of the technical team, playing body, NCC personalities, and some key members of management for the tie against the Moroccan giants. https://twitter.com/JasonBannermann/status/1981279120983052509 The Porcupine Warriors, trailing in the first leg by a goal to nil, will have to play above their weight levels should they be able to qualify for the next stage of the competition. The club will have an opportunity to train on the field for the clash for two days…

Hearts of Oak returned to winnings ways with an emphatic two nil win away to Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park. Two former Ghana Premier League winners, Medeama SC and Samartex shared the spoils at the TnA Park. Kingsley Braye and Daniel Awuah were on the scoresheet for their respective teams. Elsewhere, Aduana Stars halted home dominance of Hohoe United pipping them by two unanswered goals at the Hohoe Stadium. The results bring an end to a longstanding home record that date back to May 2024. Kotoko were excused from Ghana Premier league activities due to their participation…

Kotoko coach Karim Zito remains hopeful his team can turn things around in the return leg against WAC. The Ghanaian team lost at home against the Moroccan team and will have to play above their weight levels in the second leg if they harbor any plans of securing qualification to the next stage of the competition. READ MORE : Morocco beat Argentina to clinch FIFA U20 World Cup Speaking to reporters in his post-game interview, Zito is hopeful. He’s hopeful the team can turn things around. ‘’’If someone told me I’ll lose this game, I would say, NO, because I prepared…

Morocco rounded off their tournament in impressive fashion after beating Argentina 2-0 in the final of the FIFA U20 World Cup. A brace from Yassir Zabiri in the first was enough for the African side to win their first-ever youth-level tournament at this stage, the second after the Black Satellites of Ghana. READ MORE: Match Highlights: Kotoko 0-1 WAC Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring with a thumping free kick right on the edge of the box to give the African side the much-needed leverage in the game. Othmane Maamma dazzled his way past the Argentine defense to lay it…

Kotoko will be wondering what hit them as they lost to Wydad Athletic Club in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, October 19, at the Accra Sports Stadium. Kotoko found chances a few as they created little to nothing in the first half, but the second half was different. READ MORE: Match Highlights: Kotoko 0-1 WAC Two minutes after recess, Joseph Bakasu struck from close range from Lorch’s corner for the opener, which dashed the hopes of the Kotoko players who were getting into the first gear of the game. Mohammed Camara was sent off two minutes after Kotoko…

Kotoko lost the plot against Moroccan club Wydad in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup game at the Accra Sports Stadium. ‘ The Ghanaian team lost at home by a goal to nil. Both teams put their best foot in front, but it was the away side that created the most chances in the first half, but failed to make the most of them. READ MORE:  Match Highlights: Kotoko 0-1 WAC Two minutes after recess, the away team was awarded a corner kick from which Joseph Bakasu connected effortlessly from Lorch’s corner kick…

Hohoe United suffered a heartbreaking loss at home to Aduana FC  at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday. A goal each from forwards Mezack Afriyie and Emmanuel Marfo in the second half was enough for the away side to inflict pain on the home team. Before the game, the home team, who were unbeaten since May 2024, were looking to preserve their home record at the expense of their weekend opponents, Ogya Boys, but they had other ideas for their host. READ MORE: Match Report – Hohoe United 0-2 Aduana FC The first half saw both teams failing to break…