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Black Stars coach Otto Addo is confident goalkeeper Benjamin Asare can still improve despite his heroic performances during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, after making his debut in March earlier this year against Chad, has remained the first-choice goalkeeper.Asare played six games during the qualifiers and kept five clean sheets.Speaking to 3Sports after Ghana's qualification to the global showpiece, Addo beleives the 33-year-old shot-stopper can still get better.“He’s really good. I think his strength is definitely on the line. Short blocking and on the line. There’s still room to improve, but I think he’s growing from game to game,” the 49-year-old said.Asare is expected to keep his place in the team ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.Meanwhile, Ghana will discover their group opponents on December 5.

[caption id="attachment_1268251" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Solomon Agbesi[/caption]Hearts of Oak goalkeeper,Solomon Agbesi, has stressed that the playing body is determined to make the fans of the club proud.Agbesi, who joined the Phobian Club from Dreams FC, has been impressive in the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare.Speaking in an interview, the promising goalkeeper assured that the playing body is focused and determined to make the supporters proud.We are determined to give our fans a reason to smile, Agbesi said. The supporters have been incredible, and we owe them a good performance. Everyone in camp is focused and ready to deliver.After five matches played, Hearts of Oak are unbeaten and remain in 5th position with 9 points.After back-to-back draws against Bechem United and Heart of Lions, Didi Dramani and his charges will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to play Berekum Chelsea on Sunday, October 19,in the Matchday 6 games at the Golden City Park.Kick off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.

Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfried Schäfer has lauded goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his exceptional displays during Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.The Hearts of Oak custodian emerged as one of the standout performers, keeping five clean sheets and conceding just once since making his national team debut in March against Chad.In an interview with Citi Sports following Ghana’s successful qualification, Schäfer credited Asare’s rise to careful scouting and the collaborative efforts of the technical team.“We watched matches and identified the need for a goalkeeper, and Benjamin Asare stood out. But we must also commend the Goalkeeper’s Coach [Fatau Dauda,” Schäfer said.He further praised Asare’s discipline and highlighted the goalkeeping department’s role in upholding high standards, noting that the 32-year-old’s progress reflects Ghana’s growing faith in home-based talent.Since his debut in March 2025, Asare has cemented his place as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper under coach Otto Addo, delivering commanding performances against Chad, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic.

The Women’s Champion of Champions returns this weekend, promising an exciting curtain-raiser to the new women’s football season as Police Ladies and Faith Ladies go head-to-head for the coveted title and early bragging rights.The clash is set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the GSCE Park in Prampram, with kickoff at 3:00 PM.Police Ladies, winners of the 2024/25 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League, will be aiming to add another trophy to their cabinet after an impressive campaign that saw them finish top with 39 points and seal the title with a 2-0 victory over Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the championship play-off.Faith Ladies, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their FA Cup triumph, having edged Jonina Ladies 2-1 in a thrilling final last season.With both sides eager to start the new campaign on a high, the stage is set for a pulsating encounter between two of Ghana’s strongest women’s football teams, as they compete to determine the true “champion of champions.”

Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Ofori says his immediate focus is on performing well for his club, AmaZulu FC, as he works toward a potential return to the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ofori, who has not featured for Ghana since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, has been working to rediscover his best form after joining the South African side in September 2024 as a free agent.Speaking to iDiski Times, the 31-year-old said he is determined to let his performances at club level speak for him.“I’m working hard in my team to help my team in the league, and then the rest will take over,” Ofori said. “Recently, no, I haven’t spoken to coach Otto Addo, but before, he used to call me. He’s a good man who checks up on his players.”He added, “I’m focused on my club right now. That’s what you need to do if you want to be there [at the World Cup].”Ofori has made 33 appearances for Ghana since his debut in 2015.

The Mansour Group, owners of the global Right to Dream (RTD) football and education network, has announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art academy near Accra.The multi-million-dollar facility will enhance educational and athletic opportunities for nearly 100 student-athletes drawn from Ghana and across West Africa. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with the new academy scheduled to open by 2027.During the construction period, RTD will retain all 127 employees and maintain existing scholarships, operating temporarily from another site near Accra.This marks a significant expansion of RTD’s presence in Ghana, where the academy was first founded in 1999. The new facility will join the global RTD network of academies and professional clubs across three continents, backed by the Mansour Group’s investment arm, Man Capital LLP.Since acquiring Right to Dream in 2021, the Mansour Group has invested over US$180 million globally, including €15 million in Ghana, to advance youth development through football and education.The Ghanaian government has welcomed the move, describing it as a vote of confidence in Ghana’s future and a major boost for grassroots football and national development.

Moroccan side Wydad AC have commenced training in Accra ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup playoff first-leg encounter against Asante Kotoko on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.The team trained on Thursday afternoon at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon hours after arriving in the capital earlier in the day. The session focused on light physical work and tactical drills as the North African giants began their preparations for the crucial tie.Wydad, who arrived early to acclimatise to the weather conditions, are expected to hold at least three training sessions before the game, with their final session scheduled for Saturday at the match venue. Ø£ÙˆÙ„ حصة تدريبية في غانا 🇬🇭#DimaWydad pic.twitter.com/qAT6Y8QsxW— Wydad Athletic Club (@WACofficiel) October 16, 2025Asante Kotoko, on the other hand, have also been fine-tuning their strategies in Accra as they target a strong performance in the first leg. The Porcupine Warriors are determined to record a convincing win to improve their chances of progressing to the group stage of the competition.Both teams are expected to field their strongest lineups, with the tie promising to be an intense and entertaining contest between two of Africa’s most successful clubs.

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Fiorentina fans stepped up their protest against director of sport Daniele Pradè by placing insulting stickers around the stadium with his head on the body of a pig.