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Asante Kotoko Greater Accra Circles Chairman, Nana Kwame Dankwa, has made a passionate appeal to supporters to show up in numbers and rally behind the team ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League clash with Wydad Athletic Club."The preparations have gone on very smoothly as a region what is expected of us has been done. What management also put in …

Former Asante Kotoko striker Frank Osei has urged the Porcupine Warriors to go all out for goals when they face Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) on Sunday in Accra, stressing that avoiding conceding at home is key to progressing."The win also shouldn't be one or two even if it becomes 1-2 in their country it will be hard because we know …

Wa Power Sporting Club will seek to reignite their campaign when they face TF Exponential FC in a Division One League match-day four clash on Sunday at the McCoy Astro Turf in Nadowli.The much-anticipated Upper West derby promises intensity as both sides aim to recover from inconsistent starts to the season.Wa Power SC have picked up one win, one draw, …

Former Asante Kotoko striker Frank Osei has shared his thoughts ahead of the Porcupine Warriors’ CAF Champions League clash against Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club (WAC), urging the players to be fully prepared for a difficult battle."Kotoko and WAC is a tough match they are not easy like that they are a team or country whose football style is different. …

Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has emerged as a leading contender for the Nottingham Forest job, as pressure mounts on Ange Postecoglou. Nottingham Forest enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 campaign under Nuno Espirito Santo, finishing seventh in the Premier League and securing Europa League qualification. However, their form has drastically declined this season, prompting owner Evangelos Marinakis to make a ruthless …

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko says seeing his players play a role in Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a major boost for the club.The Black Stars sealed their place at next year’s global showpiece after edging Comoros to finish top of Group I in the African qualifiers.Tanko praised midfielder Prince Owusu and defender Kamaradini Mamudu for …

Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has expressed optimism that the Black Stars can go all the way at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing qualification for the tournament.The minister made the remarks when Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku paid him a courtesy visit to discuss the revival of school sports across the country.Hon. Iddrisu, who is also …

Newcastle United have had an offer accepted for the highly talented defender Josh Kenchington.  Newcastle are paying a fee of around £350,000 to sign the 15-year-old central defender from Barnsley, as per Keith Downie. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were interested in the player as well, but Newcastle have beaten them in the race.  Kenchington is highly rated across England, …

Patrick Vieira has expressed his frustration after Genoa’s defeat to Napoli, insisting his side deserved more from their recent matches and suggesting Napoli winger David Neres should have been sent off. Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Parma, the French coach admitted that performances have been encouraging, but the results have not reflected the team’s …

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson was heavily linked with a move away from the club at the start of the season. However, the experienced Scottish International ended up staying at the club. There have been rumours that he could look to move on in January. However, a report from Football Insider claims that there is no chance of the defender leaving …

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has credited President John Mahama’s personal involvement in football affairs for the recent positive strides in the sport, including the Black Stars’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking during a courtesy visit to Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, Okraku said the President’s active engagement and support were having a visible impact on the …

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has pledged his full support for President John Mahama’s national reset agenda, saying football will align with the government’s broader vision of renewal across key sectors.Speaking during a courtesy visit to Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, a day after Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Okraku said the GFA was committed to contributing …

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Real Madrid are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old Ecuador international. He has been in outstanding form for Chelsea this season, and he’s undoubtedly the best player at the club right now. Real Madrid are interested in securing his signature, but the deal will …

Ghana coach Otto Addo says the quality of Ghana Premier League matches varies as he continues to monitor local players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Currently, only Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare features regularly in the Black Stars squad from the domestic league."I think sometimes games are very, very high standard, and sometimes it’s low. So it varies …

Berekum Chelsea prepare for a stern challenge as they host unbeaten Hearts of Oak at Golden City Park on Sunday afternoon.The Blues earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Karela United last weekend, their first league point at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium since 2018, and hope to use that result as a springboard for revival.Chelsea sit 13th on the …