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Assistant coach Desmond Ofei will lead Ghana's Black Stars in Friday's friendly against Mexico in Puebla, replacing head coach Carlos Queiroz due to personal reasons. Ofei, who oversaw preparations, will be assisted by Daniel Gaspar and Gregory De Grauwe as Ghana builds toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko insists his side will fight for all three points in their Ghana Premier League clash with Hearts of Oak on Sunday, despite already clinching the title. Speaking ahead of the Week 34 fixture at Accra Sports Stadium, Tanko noted his team faces no pressure and will play their normal game.
Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko said he became 95% sure his side would win the Ghana Premier League after victories over Bibiani Gold Stars and Basake Holy Stars. He called sealing the title with a game to spare a major achievement. Medeama face Hearts of Oak in their final match.
Hamburger SV are finalizing a deal for Germany U20 midfielder Kofi Amoako, who completed his medical on Thursday. The 21-year-old will join from Dynamo Dresden for just under €2 million, signing a four-year contract until 2030. The move marks a major step up for Amoako after developing through youth ranks and a loan at VfL Osnabrück.
Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has dismissed claims that the club's Ghana Premier League triumph was a fluke. Speaking ahead of their final match against Hearts of Oak, Tanko credited the hard work of the entire team, from the president to the players. Medeama secured their second league title last weekend and will represent Ghana in the CAF Champions League next season.
GFA President Kurt Okraku hailed Asamoah Gyan as a symbol of possibility and hope for young footballers after Gyan was unveiled as ambassador for national teams and colts football. Okraku urged boys and girls chasing dreams to emulate Gyan’s rise from humble beginnings at Accra Academy to global icon through hard work, discipline, and self-belief.
Ghanaian striker Maurice Boakye, 21, is a hot commodity after leaving Hamburger SV II on a free transfer. His 23 goals and four assists in 33 Regionalliga Nord matches have drawn interest from German clubs Arminia Bielefeld and VfL Bochum, plus teams in Poland, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Croatia, and the Netherlands.
In May 2001, a stampede at a football match in Accra, Ghana, killed 127 people, marking Africa's worst stadium disaster. The tragedy occurred when police fired tear gas into the crowd, triggering a panicked rush for exits. The event remains a somber reminder of the need for improved safety protocols at sporting venues across the continent.