Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have been crowned champions of the 2026 Pink Ladies Cup following an impressive performance in the tournament. The Queens secured the title after recording victories over Hong Kong, China and Russia in their opening matches of the competition. Their final fixture against Tanzania was later called off, after which tournament organisers presented the trophy to the Ghanaian team at their hotel. Ghana also picked up individual honours at the tournament. Forward Doris Boaduwaa emerged as the top scorer of the competition with three goals, earning the Golden Boot award. Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan…
Author: Fortune Adza
The road to European glory intensified last week as the knockout phase play-offs of the UEFA Champions League delivered drama, upsets and dominant performances, culminating in a blockbuster Round of 16 draw held on Friday, February 27, 2026. After a week of high-stakes second-leg encounters, eight teams joined the league phase top seeds to complete the Round of 16 lineup. Spanish giants Atlético Madrid produced a commanding 4–1 victory over Club Brugge to seal a 7–4 aggregate win. In Italy, however, it was heartbreak for Inter Milan, who fell 2–1 at home to Norway’s Bodø/Glimt, crashing out 5–2 on aggregate…
Ghana international Stella Nyamekye has completed a permanent transfer to Norwegian top-flight club SK Brann Kvinner. The 20-year-old midfielder joins the Norwegian side from National Women’s Soccer League outfit Gotham FC, signing a deal that will keep her at the club until 2028. Nyamekye returns to Europe after a brief spell back at Gotham FC earlier this year. She previously spent time on loan at Fort Lauderdale United, where her playing opportunities were limited. The former Dreamz Ladies captain is currently with Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens. She recently scored in Ghana’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Russia…
The stage is set for the semifinals of the 2025/26 Ghana Women’s FA Cup, with four Southern Zone giants battling for a place in the final following an exciting quarterfinal round played on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The last eight matches produced thrilling encounters as Army Ladies thrashed Tamale Super Ladies 4-0, while Hasaacas Ladies edged Ampem Darkoa Ladies 2-1. Samartex Ladies progressed after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over FC Savannah following a 1-1 draw, and Jonina Ladies also advanced via penalties, beating Supreme Ladies 5-4 after a 2-2 stalemate. For the second consecutive season, all semifinalists hail…
Cabfix Ladies FC have taken another significant step in promoting menstrual health and girls’ empowerment, following a visit by the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Jerod Kabu, to Cable and Wireless Junior High School in Bubuashie, where Softcare sanitary pads were donated to girls actively involved in sports. The initiative forms part of the club’s ongoing nationwide outreach programme aimed at supporting young female athletes, especially those at the grassroots level. Some players of Cabfix Ladies FC are former or current students of the school, making the visit both impactful and symbolic as the club gave back to a community that…
Ghana’s U-15 girls’ national team, popularly known as the Black Damsels, have begun preparations to defend their title at the upcoming CAF African Schools Football Championship. The young Ghanaian side will travel to Maputo, Mozambique, where the 2026 edition of the competition will be held from April 2 to April 10. The tournament, organized by the Confederation of African Football, has grown significantly in recent years, becoming one of the continent’s most important platforms for grassroots football. It provides young talents with the opportunity to compete at a high level while promoting education and development through sport across Africa. Ghana…
The Patron of the newly inaugurated Ho Asogli Branch of the Millennium Supporters Union of Ghana (MISUGHA), Togbe Kasa III, has met with members of the branch for their first official gathering following the successful inauguration. The meeting, which took place at the 5 Star Pub Ho Barracks, brought together branch members and some regional executives to chart a clear path for the growth and development of MISUGHA in the Volta Region. Known for his action-oriented and people-centred leadership, Togbe Kasa III, who is a Senior Divisional Chief of the Asogli State, encouraged members to remain united, disciplined, and committed…
The Volta Regional Executives of MISUGHA were among national leaders and representatives from various branches of the Millennium Supporters Union of Ghana (MISUGHA) who paid their last respects at the funeral of the father-in-law of the union’s co-founder and National Coordinator of the Ghana Supporters Union, Alhaji Guntu. The ceremony was held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Akpafu Odomi in the Guan District of the Oti Region. The solemn event brought together supporters’ groups and football stakeholders from across the country in a show of solidarity and respect for the influential football administrator, who continues to play a key…
The quarterfinal stage of the Ghana Women’s FA Cup delivered thrilling action over the weekend, with all four semifinal slots secured by clubs from the Southern Zone, underlining their strong presence in the competition this season. At the Tolon Astro Turf, Army Ladies produced an emphatic 4-0 victory over Tamale Super Ladies to book their place in the last four. The result marked a commanding performance from the Southern side against their Northern counterparts. In Sekondi, Hasaacas Ladies edged past Ampem Darkoa Ladies with a 2-1 win at Kobby’s Astro Turf. Ampem Darkoa had entered the quarterfinals as the tournament’s…
Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have strongly denied reports suggesting the club failed to pay striker Hamza Issah for three months, insisting that the player remains under a valid and legally binding contract. In an official statement, the club dismissed the allegations of persistent unpaid wages, explaining that while discussions were held with the player and his representatives, there was no material breach that could justify a unilateral termination under FIFA regulations. Management confirmed that they met Issah on two separate occasions and acted in good faith to address all concerns raised. The statement follows earlier threats…