Oti Akenteng: Local coaches deserve respect in Black Stars job
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Technical Director Francis Oti Akenteng says local coaches are capable of managing the Black Stars and...
Red card proves costly as Ghana’s Black Starlets miss out on U17 AFCON
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been dashed after the Black Starlets suffered a 1-0 defeat by...
Anthony Baffoe withdraws from Black Stars coaching search committee - GFA confirms
Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the committee tasked with finding a new head coach for the Black Stars, the Ghana...
Nii Lante Vanderpuye: Ghana must prioritise long-term football development and forget 2027 AFCON and 2030 World Cup
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has urged Ghana to prioritise long-term football development over immediate success at the 2027...
Bashiru Hayford questions Black Stars interim coaching appointments
Former Black Queens coach Bashiru Hayford has described Ghana’s decision to appoint an interim technical team for the upcoming 2027...
Doctor Khumalo brings ‘expertise' to Safa technical committee
South African Football Association (Safa) technical committee chair Jack Maluleke says Doctor Khumalo's extensive understanding of South African...
Gabon: Entire national football community comes together to build a league worthy of its history & legacy
Having hosted two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and produced an African Ballon d’Or winner, Gabon aims to establish a national league worthy of...
Ghana suffer semi-final heartbreak as red card proves decisive against Ivory Coast
Ghana’s Black Starlets were beaten 1-0 by Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, with head coach...
Ghana’s Black Starlets crash out of WAFU U17 Championship, miss 2027 AFCON after Ivory Coast defeat
Ghana's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations have been shattered after the Black Starlets suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ivory...
Ghanaâs Black Starlets miss 2027 U17 AFCON after Ivory Coast defeat
Ghana’s Black Starlets were knocked out of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship after a 1-0 semi-final defeat by Ivory Coast on...
Senegal AFCON Final Appeal Verdict Expected by End of November 2026
Senegal’s AFCON final appeal will receive a decision by late November, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed Monday. The ruling will...
Ghana miss U17 World Cup after WAFU B semi-final loss to Ivory Coast
Ghana's Black Starlets have missed out on qualification for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in the...
Congo–Central African Republic U20: one win from AFCON
Congo and the Central African Republic meet in Yaoundé on Wednesday 21 October in the UNIFFAC U20 semi-finals. The winners will reach the regional...
Ilenikhena returns to Saudi Pro League with goal and assist for Al-Ittihad
George Ilenikhena marked his return to Saudi Pro League action with a goal and an assist as Al-Ittihad beat Al-Ettifaq 4-1 on Tuesday evening. The...
Ghanaâ??s Black Starlets miss 2027 U17 AFCON after Ivory Coast defeat
Ghanaâ??s Black Starlets were knocked out of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship after a 1-0 semi-final defeat by Ivory Coast on Tuesday, ending...
Egypt and Algeria meet in Futsal Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off
Egypt and Algeria will face each other on Wednesday, 21 October for third place at the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, after both were beaten in...
Cote d’Ivoire secure 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations place
Cote d’Ivoire have qualified for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ghana 1-0 in the semi-finals of the UFOA-B qualifying tournament...
Black Starlets miss out on 2027 U-17 AFCON after defeat to Ivory Coast
Ghana’s Black Starlets have missed out on the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Côte...
Togo urged to consider 10 players as Patrice Neveu seeks CAN 2027 improvement
Togo must improve their attacking efficiency and defensive concentration after a mixed start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Ghanaâs Black Starlets complete preparations for Ivory Coast semi-final
Ghana’s Black Starlets have completed their preparations for a decisive semi-final against Ivory Coast at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17...
Ghanaâs Black Starlets one win from 2027 U17 AFCON qualification
The Black Starlets will secure a place at the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations if they beat Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B...
Ghanaâs semi-final with Ivory Coast âmore important than finalâ â Ocansey
Ghana must overcome Ivory Coast in Tuesday’s 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship semi-final to secure qualification for the 2027 U17...
WAFU B U17: Ghana recall key players for Ivory Coast semi-final
Ghana have restored several leading players to their starting XI for Tuesday afternoon’s semi-final against Ivory Coast in the 2027...
Super Falcons drop seven places in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped seven places to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Tuesday, October 20, following their...
Black Starlets miss out on U-17 AFCON after semi-final defeat to Côte d’Ivoire
Ghana’s Black Starlets have missed out on qualification for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in...
Kenya confident 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead despite infrastructure concerns
Kenya has rejected suggestions that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed or moved, insisting preparations remain on schedule for the...
Kenya confident 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead despite infrastructure delays
Kenya Football Federation president Hussein Mohammed has rejected suggestions that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed or moved,...
âYou look at the Black Stars squad and your eyes open even widerâ â Dwight Yorke
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has offered an intriguing assessment of the Black Stars squad following the teams’ sloppy...
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke identifies culture change as key to reviving Black Stars
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes a change in culture, improved organisation and greater transparency are essential to...
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon - Hornes Santo - 'We Never Give Up'
[CAF] Angola's Palancas Negras produced a stunning second-half comeback to overturn a two-goal deficit and beat Algeria 3-2 in the semi-finals of...
Black Stars sometimes look disjointed â Dwight Yorke after expressing interest in coaching job
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes Ghana need better organisation and a stronger team culture to get the best out of the talent...
âYou look at the squad and your eyes open even widerâ â Dwight Yorke on Ghana job
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has praised the quality in Ghana’s squad, describing the Black Stars coaching job as an...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles prepare for possible extra U-20 AFCON slot
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are preparing for the possibility of securing an additional slot at the 2026 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a...
Cameroon rise after Africa Cup of Nations triumph as Algeria gain only one FIFA ranking place
Cameroon have climbed nine places to 62nd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking after winning the Africa Cup of Nations, while Algeria have...
CAS appeal decision expected in November in AFCON Cup final case
October 20 – Senegal and Morocco will have to wait until November for a ruling over their dispute related to the Africa Cup of Nations title, the...
Women's world rankings: Cameroon rise after AFCON triumph as Algeria gain only one place
Two months after a Women's Africa Cup of Nations that reshaped the continent's football landscape, Cameroon have climbed nine places to 62nd in the...
“This Is a Bitter Experience” — Uwejamomere Apologises as Golden Eaglets Miss 2027 AFCON, World Cup
Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has expressed deep disappointment over Nigeria’s elimination from the 2026 WAFU-B U-17...
Uganda Cubs dominate U17 AFCON Qualifiers Best XI
Uganda Cubs emerged Champions of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers to the U17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Somalia in the final on Monday in...
“We Must Prepare Better” — Olawale Laments Sand Eagles’ AFCON Failure After Ghana’s 7-4 Victory
Former Super Sand Eagles captain Isiaka Olawale has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup...
Golden Eaglets coach asks for forgiveness from fans after WAFU-B failure
Nigeria’s U-17 head coach, Eboboritse Uwejamomere, has appealed for forgiveness from Nigerians following the Golden Eaglets’ failure to qualify for...
Pressure mounts on Ghana as 2027 U-20 AFCON dream nears capitulation
Pressure is mounting on Ghana to save its hosting plans for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations as concerns over funding and...
GFA and Sports Ministry expected to appoint permanent Black Stars coach by November
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expects to appoint a substantive head coach for the Black Stars by November 2026 following the departure of...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: NSA seeks full CAF approval for Essipong Stadium to host Ghana, Somalia fixture
The National Sports Authority (NSA) is working to secure full Confederation of African Football (CAF) certification for the Essipong Sports Stadium...
Didi Dramani calls for long-term plan to rebuild struggling Black Stars
Former Ghana assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has called for a clear and sustainable rebuilding plan for the Black Stars after the team’s...
Senegal forced to wait until late November for CAS verdict on disputed AFCON title awarded to Morocco
Senegal must wait until late November for the CAS verdict on their appeal after being stripped of the AFCON title in favour of Morocco.
Ghana/Somalia: Björkegren to Lead Black Stars Against Somalia
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Swedish coach Kim Lars Björkegren as interim head coach of the Black Stars...
Black Stars: GFA, Sports Ministry's decision to settle on interim technical team for Somalia games a wise decision - Odartey Lamptey
Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has backed the decision to appoint an interim technical team for the Black Stars’...
Didi Dramani calls for structured approach to rebuilding 'scattered' Black Stars
Former Black Stars assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has called for a structured and sustainable plan to rebuild Ghana’s senior...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Kim Lars Björkegren ready for Black Stars challenge â Asante Twum
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says Kim Lars Björkegren is ready to lead the interim Black Stars...
Black Stars: GFA explains decision to invite applications for head coach job
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says the decision to invite applications for the vacant Black Stars head...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ghana FA explains Kim Lars Björkegrenâs appointment to lead interim Black Stars team
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has explained the criteria used to select Kim Lars Björkegren to lead...
Ghana wonât play 2027 U-20 AFCON if hosting rights are stripped
Ghana could miss the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations if the country loses its hosting rights, raising concerns over the Black...
Pressure mounts on Ghana as U-20 AFCON dream nears capitulation
Pressure is mounting on Ghana to save its hosting plans for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations as concerns over funding and...
Exclusive: Morocco, Egypt on standby to host U-20 AFCON 2027
Morocco and Egypt could be in contention to replace Ghana as hosts of the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations if the country fails to...
Unserious Ghana risks losing U-20 AFCON hosting rights as funding concerns deepen
Ghana risks losing the hosting rights for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations as concerns grow over the government’s...
Ghana risks losing U-20 AFCON hosting rights over poor preparations
Ghana risks losing the hosting rights for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations amid concerns over the condition of proposed...
Morocco beat Egypt 6-0 to reach fourth successive Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco reached the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final for the fourth consecutive time after beating Egypt 6-0 in the semi-final in Rabat. The...
CAS sets November 2026 date for Senegal-Morocco AFCON ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will announce its decision on whether Senegal or Morocco are the legitimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
CAS reveals date to rule on legitimate AFCON 2025 winners
CAS will finally rule on who, between Senegal and Morocco, the legitimate AFCON 2025 winners are after months of waiting for the verdict.
Morocco reach fourth successive Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Egypt
Morocco moved into a fourth consecutive Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final with a 6-0 victory over Egypt in Rabat, keeping alive their hopes of...
Futsal AFCON 2026: Morocco crush Egypt to set up final against Angola
Morocco swept aside Egypt 6-0 to reach the final of the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, extending their dominant run as they close in on a...
Abdul Latif targets best performance as Ghana face Ivory Coast in WAFU B U17 semi-final
Ghana winger Abdul Latif Wunzalgu says his strongest performance at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship is still to come as the Black Starlets...
Angola reach successive Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final after Algeria win
Angola booked their place in a second consecutive Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final by beating Algeria 3-2 in the semi-final in Rabat. The...
Morocco lead Egypt 4-0 in Futsal Africa Cup of Nations semi-final
Morocco moved 4-0 ahead of Egypt in the semi-final of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, with the fourth goal coming early in the second...
Senegal's appeal against Morocco's AFCON title win to be decided by CAS in November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) expects to rule at the end of November on Senegal's appeal against the decision to award Morocco the...
Futsal AFCON 2026: Angola overturn two-goal deficit to deny Algeria a place in the final
Algeria's historic run at the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations ended in the semi-finals as Angola recovered from two goals down to win 3-2 and...
Azzedine Ounahi Faces Three Months Out in Blow to Morocco Ahead of Niger Qualifiers
Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is expected to miss both of the Atlas Lions’ November Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Niger after...
Morocco face Azzedine Ounahi absence for Niger double-header
Morocco are expected to be without midfielder Azzedine Ounahi for their two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Niger in...
Qatar offer reported to include naturalisation bonus for Algeria prospect Yacine Abed
Qatar is reported to have offered Yacine Abed’s family a lucrative package in an attempt to persuade the 16-year-old Algeria prospect to switch...
Azzedine Ounahi set to miss Morocco's November qualifiers against Niger
Azzedine Ounahi is expected to miss Morocco's two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Niger in November after suffering a serious...
2027 AFCON qualifiers: Injured Azzedine Ounahi to miss Morocco’s doubleheader against Niger
Morocco international Azzedine Ounahi faces a potential spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected hamstring injury during Panathinaikos'...
Senegal’s Afcon title appeal decision to be delivered by Cas in November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will issue its decision at the end of November 2026 on Senegal’s appeal against the removal of...
Senegal's Afcon title appeal decision due by end of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) will issue its decision on Senegal's appeal against the removal of their Africa Cup of Nations title at...
Sudan to extend Kwesi Appiahâs contract until 2029
Ghanaian coach James Kwesi Appiah is in line for a contract extension with Sudan as the country’s football authorities seek to maintain...
CAS to deliver Senegal-Morocco AFCON title verdict at end of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to deliver its decision on Senegal’s appeal over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Beach Soccer AFCON 2026: Nigeria out as 8 countries qualify for continental showdown
Eight nations have secured their places at the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON), with Morocco, Malawi, Ghana, Uganda, Angola,...
Senegal or Morocco? CAS to decide AFCON title fate in November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced that its verdict on Senegal’s appeal against the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of...
GFA explains why Kim Lars Björkegren was chosen to lead the Black Stars
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says Kim Lars Björkegren’s performances within the country’s national team structure made him the preferred...
Antoine Semenyo injury blow: Ghana forward set to miss Somalia double-header
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo is expected to miss the Black Stars’ two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Somalia in November after...
CAS ruling on Senegal-Morocco AFCON final expected to be announced by end of November
A decision on Senegal's appeal after being stripped of this year's Africa Cup of Nations title will be made at the end of November, the Court of...
Senegal’s AFCON title appeal ruling due in November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will deliver its ruling at the end of November on Senegal’s appeal against the decision to strip the...
GFA defends Kim Lars Bjorkegrenâs interim Black Stars appointment
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has justified its decision to appoint Kim Lars Bjorkegren as interim Black Stars coach, citing his record with...
Senegal's Afcon appeal verdict set for end of November
A ruling on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title is expected at the end of November 2026, the Court of...
Angola make beach soccer history with maiden AFCON qualification after Egypt thriller
Angola have qualified for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history after edging Egypt 5-4 on aggregate in a...
Senegalâs AFCON title appeal: CAS decision expected at end of November
Senegal will have to wait until the end of November to learn the outcome of their appeal against the decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup...
DR Congo eliminated from U20 AFCON qualifying by a penalty shootout draw
DR Congo have been denied a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 tournament after being eliminated from the UNIFFAC qualifying...
Africa Cup of Nations 2025: CAS verdict in Senegal-Morocco dispute expected by late November
The legal dispute surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final will continue for several more weeks, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport...
Luca Zidane’s recent form raises questions over Algeria starting place
Luca Zidane faces a fight to retain his starting position in Algeria’s national team after conceding 14 goals in his last six matches for Spanish...
AFCON 2025: CAS to rule on Senegal's appeal against Morocco title at end of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to deliver a decision at the end of November on Senegal's appeal against the awarding of the...
CAS sets the decisive hour: the court issues a statement on the Morocco-Senegal crisis
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has issued an important statement in which it set the date for resolving the dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of...