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Ghana attacker Mohammed Kudus’ stunning solo strike against Freiburg has been nominated for the 2024 Puskás Award by FIFA. The 24-year-old scored the goal during West Ham’s 5-0 victory over the German club in the round of 16 of the Europa League in March 2024. With the Hammers leading 3-0, the Black Stars attacking midfielder collected the ball inside his ...

Asante Kotoko are set to return to their home ground, Baba Yara Stadium, for the rest of the Ghana Premier League season following a directive by the National Sports Authority (NSA). Kotoko moved from their traditional home ground in September after the NSA closed down the ground for maintenance work following Ghana’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. ...

Ghanaian winger Gabriel Quartey is on the verge of signing with Danish Superliga club AaB after an impressive trial period. The 17-year-old caught the eye of club officials with his speed and dribbling ability during training sessions and a test match against Vendsyssel FF. His performances have reportedly convinced the club to secure his signature, with the deal expected to ...

A former minister of youth and sports has underlined the need for players who receive the call-up to join the senior men’s national team, the Black Stars, to regard the opportunity as a most noble privilege to be cherished. He said with this mentality, players would play with their hearts and strength, justifying their inclusion in the enviable list. Mr ...

Former Black Stars physiotherapist Professor Jonathan Quartey has revealed that he has been reassigned to the Black Galaxies following a directive from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kurt Okraku. Speaking on Prime Take with Muftawu Nabila Abdulai, the University of Ghana lecturer disclosed that his exclusion from the Black Stars’ technical team came after the reconstitution of the team ...

Ghana has slipped four places in the latest FIFA rankings, now positioned 77th globally, following a disappointing end to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign. Previously ranked 73rd in October, the Black Stars also retain their 14th spot in Africa, trailing regional powerhouses such as Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt. The decline comes on the back of a ...

Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum has been relieved of his role as member of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Asante Kotoko. The decision was taken as part of an overarching process of restructuring the Committee. It was taken following a directive by the club’s life patron, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. “This decision has been made to allow Dr. Ogum ...

Carlo Ancelotti praised Kylian Mbappé’s performance after the Real Madrid forward scored from a new, left-sided role in their 3-0 LaLiga win at Leganés on Sunday. Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the 43rd minute at Butarque, converting Vinícius Júnior’s pass from close range, before Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham secured the three points in the second half. It was Mbappé’s ...

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has credited his team’s self-belief and determination for their victory over Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park on Sunday. Speaking after the game, Coach Ogum dismissed the idea that tactics played a major role in the hard-fought 1-0 win in Dormaa, a venue known for its challenging atmosphere. He emphasised ...

Fenerbahce manager, José Mourinho, has rebuffed claims that he could try to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to the Turkish club after rumours emerged that the pair had spoken on the phone about a potential move. Mourinho coached Ronaldo during his Real Madrid tenure, winning the LaLiga title in 2011-12 and the Copa del Rey the year prior. Asked about the possibility ...