Eighteen players have reported to the Black Stars’ camp at the Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nagoya, Japan, as preparations continue ahead of Ghana’s international friendly against Japan in the 2025 Kirin Cup. Sixteen players arrived on Tuesday to join home-based duo Kelvin Nkrumah and Prince Owusu, who departed Accra on Sunday. Among those already in camp are goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang, defenders Derrick Kohn, Alidu Seidu, Gideon Mensah, and Jerome Opoku, as well as attackers Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Brandon Thomas-Asante. Midfielders Abu Francis, Kwasi Sibo, and Caleb Yirenkyi have also joined the squad. Hearts of…
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The Ghana Football Association has announced three debut call-ups to the Black Stars ahead of this week’s international friendlies against Japan and South Korea. Czech Republic–based striker Prince Kwabena Adu, Medeama SC winger Kelvin Nkrumah, and CF Montréal forward Prince Osei Owusu have all been included in Otto Addo’s squad as Ghana continue preparations for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Prince Kwabena Adu, a former Bechem United forward, has been in fine form in the Czech top flight, earning a deserved opportunity to stake a claim for a regular spot in the national team. Montreal’s Prince Osei Owusu also earns…
Ghanaian football giants Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club are celebrating 114 years of existence today, November 11, 2025— marking over a century of football heritage, continental glory, and unbreakable spirit. Founded in 1911, Hearts of Oak remains Ghana’s oldest surviving football club and one of the most successful in the nation’s history. The club has won 21 Ghana Premier League titles, 12 FA Cups six President’s Cups, and the coveted CAF Champions League in 2000, alongside the CAF Confederation Cup in 2005 — achievements that earned them the nickname *“The Continental Club Masters.” The Phobians’ journey has been one…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced plans to organize a testimonial match in honour of legendary striker and former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan, celebrating his illustrious career and immense contribution to Ghanaian football. The event, which will be organised in collaboration with Gyan himself, is intended to serve as a befitting tribute to a player whose name has become synonymous with the Black Stars’ modern era. But beyond the celebration, the decision has sparked rich debate — does Asamoah Gyan deserve it? Is the GFA setting a precedent? And how will his illustrious peers view this moment?…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced plans to organise a testimonial match in honour of legendary striker and former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, in recognition of his outstanding career and immense contribution to Ghanaian football. According to the GFA, the special event — being planned in collaboration with Gyan will serve as a befitting tribute to one of Ghana’s greatest-ever football icons. Details regarding the date, venue, and participating teams will be revealed in due course. Affectionately known as “Baby Jet,” Asamoah Gyan remains Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer, with 51 goals in 109 appearances for the Black…
Andy Mintah Yiadom, MIoD, MCISCM, CBC, CGBA, has achieved global recognition after earning his Graduate Certificate and Professional License from the Institute of Certified Business Analysts & Consultants (ICBAC). His milestone marks a major step in advancing ethical governance, strategic analysis, and global consultancy practice in Ghana. A Landmark Achievement in Global Business Consulting In August 2025, Ghanaian professional Andy Mintah Yiadom reached a defining milestone in his career by earning his Graduate Certificate and License from the Institute of Certified Business Analysts & Consultants (ICBAC) — a globally recognised professional body. This achievement formally inducts Yiadom as a Certified…
Ghanaian footballers across Europe and beyond continued to make their mark over the weekend, producing a mix of standout performances, crucial goals, and hard-fought displays in their respective leagues. In England, Mohammed Kudus played the full 90 minutes for Tottenham Hotspur but could not prevent his side from suffering a narrow 1–0 defeat to Chelsea in a tense London derby. Antoine Semenyo also featured for Bournemouth, who fell 3–1 to Brentford. In the Championship, Ghanaian duo Issahaku Fatawu and Jordan Ayew were both involved as Leicester City slumped to a 2–0 loss to Blackburn Rovers, while Jeffrey Schlupp and Forson…
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has issued an official statement calling on its fans to remain steadfast and united following their recent defeat to Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club. In an immediate release dated Saturday, 25th October 2025, the club acknowledged the disappointment surrounding the result but assured supporters that the setback would serve as motivation for a stronger comeback. “The result against Wydad Athletic Club was not what we wanted or worked for. The disappointment is shared by every member of the team, management, and our true supporters,” the statement read. The release, signed by Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awuah, reaffirmed…
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has taken a firm stance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup declaring that players who previously turned down the opportunity to represent Ghana will no longer be considered for national team selection. Speaking in an interview, Okraku emphasised that the Black Stars will now focus on players who have consistently demonstrated loyalty, passion, and commitment to the national cause. His statement comes as the technical team begins preparations to assemble a strong and unified squad for the next phase of qualifiers. “The national team is for players who are proud to wear…
Danish Superliga side FC Nordsjaelland have confirmed that talented Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has signed a new contract extension, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2030 The 19-year-old, a product of Ghana’s Right to Dream Academy, has become one of Nordsjaelland’s most promising young players since making his senior debut. He has already made 29 league appearances and earned six international caps for the Black Stars. Announcing the extension, Nordsjaelland’s football director Alexander Riget commended Yirenkyi’s remarkable progress and professional attitude, describing him as one of the best midfielders in the Danish top flight. “Through a fantastic…