Ghana’s Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston has dismissed any concerns about complacency as his team prepares to face Benin in the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship. “Complacency? Oh no! It’s not in our dictionary,” Kingston declared. “We have our style and that is what we hope to show. We aim to dominate the game in terms of possession and win, ...
The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February 2026, Fifa has confirmed. The 16-team tournament will be held every four years and fall during the domestic season for European leagues, between the Women’s Champions League group stages and the knockout rounds. The USA’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season usually begins in March. Fifa announced ...
Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month. Wolves have formally submitted a resolution to the Premier League which will trigger a vote when the 20 member clubs meet in Harrogate on 6 June. The club said VAR was introduced “in good faith” but has ...
Xabi Alonso’s arrival at Bayer Leverkusen on October 5th, 2022, marked a turning point for the club. His leadership has orchestrated a remarkable transformation, propelling them to an unbeaten run that has captured the imagination of the footballing world The Spaniard’s managerial prowess has not only rejuvenated the club but also etched his name in the annals of football history. ...
Guinea clinched the final spot in the men’s football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a 1-0 win over Indonesia in an intercontinental play-off in France. Getafe forward Ilaix Moriba netted what proved to be the winner from the penalty spot just before the half-hour mark after Algassime Bah was brought down by Indonesia’s Witan Sulaeman. The West ...
Ghana skipper Andre Ayew has thrown his weight behind Ghana’s emerging crop of players, insisting the Black Stars will bounce back from their recent struggles to reclaim their status as an African powerhouse. The former African champions are preparing to face Mali in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bamako next month as they chase their fifth appearance at the ...
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has been awarded the title of African Sports Minister of the Year. The accolade, bestowed upon him at the inaugural Africa Sports & Tourism Awards (ASTA) held in Abuja, Nigeria, was in recognition of his outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in advancing the sports sector across the continent. The ceremony, themed “Sports ...
Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo has criticized the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for reappointing Otto Addo as Black Stars coach. Addo, who previously steered Ghana to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, took the reins again in March 2024. This followed the dismissal of Chris Hughton after a dismal performance at AFCON 2023, where Ghana couldn’t even escape the group stage. ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has bolstered the leadership of their National U23 team, the Black Meteors, by appointing Maxwell Konadu as Head Coach. Konadu, known for his experience developing young Ghanaian talent, steps into this role from his current position as Head Coach of Ghana Premier League club Nsoatreman FC. His proven track record working within Ghana’s youth development ...
In a groundbreaking development, some top European clubs have expressed keen interest in partnering with the Kenpong Football Academy, signalling a new era of collaboration aimed at enhancing player development and infrastructure The CEO of Kenpong Academy and renowned business figure, Kennedy Agyepong, recently concluded an extensive European tour where he finalised negotiations with clubs across France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, ...