Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Major League Soccer suspended two players for a “potential violation of league rules” before their opening matches in the MLS Cup Playoffs this week. Los Angeles FC’s Yaw Yeboah and Columbus Crew’s Derrick Jones were placed on administrative leave pending review, the league said in a Saturday, Oct. 25 statement. MLS has so far declined to comment on why the players were suspended. Yeboah, 28, has played in 23 games across all competitions with a goal for LAFC in 2025. He signed a two-year deal in January 2025, making $550,000 in guaranteed compensation. LAFC acquired Yeboah from San Diego FC, which selected…

The Black Queens of Ghana have declined to train following several unpaid bonuses ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against Egypt.  The Queens beat Egypt away from home in a thumping 3-0 fixture. Goals from forwards Doris Boaduwaa, Mary Amponsah, and Grace Asantewaa were enough to wreak havoc in Egypt. Following their bronze-medal campaign at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, each player is owed $9,500, which has been unpaid since the tournament concluded in July. However, with the second leg looming on Tuesday, the team has taken a bold decision not to honor their…

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has declared he will disprove any attempts from some players who showed “lack of respect” to Ghana.  The Black Stars have qualified for yet another World Cup, their fifth after beating Comoros to seal qualification for the 2026 global showpiece – their fifth appearance in history. READ MORE : CAFCC: Wydad host Kotoko in second leg qualifier Following the team’s qualification, a host of players have been rumored to be interested in switching allegiance to Ghana. Eddie Nketiah, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Francis Amuzu have made themselves available for a possible switch. “Players who…

Kotoko have it all to do when they play Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. The Porcupine Warriors are coming into this fixture trailing by a lone goal and will need to play above their weight levels against the mighty Moroccans away from home. READ MORE: Black Queens beat Egypt in WAFCON qualifier Coach Zito will need to pep-talk the boys to play for Asanteman and Ghana at large, should they get something positive from the game. READ MORE: “I’m not aware of…

The Black Queens cruised to a famous victory over Egypt in the first leg of their 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier on Thursday in Ismailia. They beat their host by  3-0 in the first leg of their 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier on Thursday in Ismailia. READ MORE : “I’m not aware of any interest from Nketia, Odoi” Dr. Abbey Forward Doris Boaduwaa opened the scoring in the 42nd minute after she got on the end of a pass from Jaennfer Cudjoe. The Egyptians saw red at 52 minutes when Habiba Essam Mohammed made a…

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…