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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. If we are going to meet them it is not easy like that it is very hard. If you look at how they came here to collect the cup from us this time around the boys should prepare well," he told Peace FM as monitored by Ghanasoccernet.com.Kotoko will play Wydad on Sunday, October 19, at the Accra Sports Stadium after CAF declined to approve the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.Tickets for the highly anticipated match are priced at GHS 50 for the Popular Stand and Centre Line, and GHS 200 for VIP seats. Kotoko remain unbeaten this season after defeating Kwara United 5–3 on aggregate, but Wydad’s pedigree will be a major challenge.

Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has emerged as a leading contender for the Nottingham Forest job, as pressure mounts on Ange Postecoglou.

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 their contributions to Ghana’s successful campaign, noting that their involvement reflects positively on Medeama’s growing reputation.“Owusu deserves his Black Stars call-up. He had the opportunity to feature for the Black Stars in the final ten minutes against Central African Republic and did well."Unfortunately, he did not get any minutes in the final game. In all, he did very well. We also have Kamaradini who played a part in the qualification. I think it’s very good for the club and the players as well. We congratulate them,” he told the club’s media.Owusu earned his first senior national call-up during the last round of qualifiers where he made his debut, while Kamaradini was in the squad earlier.Tanko said their progress shows Medeama’s capacity to produce talent capable of competing at the highest level as Ghana prepares...

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 the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, commended the national team for their achievement and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing young talent through structured school football programmes.“The Black Stars of Ghana made all of us proud,” he said.He emphasised the importance of collaboration among key institutions to sustain Ghana’s football success.“What we are looking forward to is a stronger collaborative relationship between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and the Ghana Football Association, supported by a corporate donor, to revive football in schools, colleges, and universities so that we can identify young talents early and groom them with discipline,” he noted.Looking ahead to the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, Iddrisu said he believes Ghana can make history. “The impossible can be possible, and Ghana will be...

Newcastle United have had an offer accepted for the highly talented defender Josh Kenchington. 

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.

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson was heavily linked with a move away from the club at the start of the season.

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 country’s football ecosystem.“I believe that the recent developments — his personal commitment and his visit to the team — are clearly having an impact on the football ecosystem,” he said.Okraku reaffirmed his commitment to aligning with the President’s wider national reset agenda, which he said extends to rejuvenating sports and restoring pride in Ghanaian football.“I think that we’ll work together to ensure we all follow the agenda of the President of our country, who has set out to reset all facets of our nation, including football,” he added.He also praised improvements in domestic football, pointing to the competitive nature of the Ghana Premier League and the national team’s resurgence.“The GPL, I have said, is the best so far. The Black Stars are back in the Mundial where we belong, and much more can be...

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 to the President’s efforts to rebuild the nation.“I think that we’ll work together to ensure we all follow the agenda of the President of our country, who has set out to reset all facets of our nation, including football,” he stated.The meeting also focused on the revival of school sports as a foundation for nurturing talent and strengthening the country’s sporting culture.Okraku emphasised that President Mahama’s active involvement in football matters had already begun to yield positive results.“I believe that the recent developments — his personal commitment and his visit to the team — are clearly having an impact on the football ecosystem,” he said.He added that the domestic league continues to show improvement and praised Ghana’s qualification for the World Cup as a sign of progress in the national game.

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

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 really. But you see a lot of talent. I even wish I had more time to try even more," Addo told Sporty FM.He stressed that selection is based on performance rather than league affiliation. "This is the difficulty we have to get a team for the World Cup. For me, it’s not about local league or non-local league players. It’s just about performance. We’re observing them, and if we see that anyone can fit in, surely we’ll call them," he added.Addo’s comments highlight his continued focus on scouting promising players from the domestic league while preparing a competitive squad for Ghana’s fifth World Cup appearance.

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 table with four points, having scored three and conceded five, but still have a game in hand against Bibiani Gold Stars. Their record against Hearts at home, however, is concerning, having failed to score in their last five home meetings and last winning in April 2018.Hearts of Oak extended their unbeaten run to 16 matches in all competitions (W10, D6) after a goalless draw with Heart of Lions. The Phobians sit fifth with nine points, scoring just two goals but boasting the leagues best defensive record, remaining unbeaten in their last five visits to Berekum with clean sheets in all.Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani stressed his sides focus: "We always try to control our opponent and the game, especially without the ball. Its definitely a problem not scoring goals, but we have our identity and were working towards that, home or away."The clash on Sunday promises to test Chelseas revival ambitions against a defensively solid Hearts side.

Italy’s victories over Estonia and Israel during the international break have helped push them one place higher in the latest FIFA World Ranking, moving up to ninth.

It promises to be a real spectacle on Sunday at 12:30: Como-Juventus means Nico Paz against Kenan Yildiz – the talent of two great artists worth the ticket alone.

Inter director Piero Ausilio has strongly denied rumours linking Neymar with a move to the Nerazzurri, describing the story as “a load of nonsense,” while also insisting he has no plans to leave for Saudi Arabia.