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Ghana head coach Otto Addo is expected to name his squad in the coming days for the Black Stars’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in September. The four-time African champions currently sit at the top of Group I with 15 points after six games, and will be aiming to extend their lead as the qualifying campaign reaches its…

Former Dreams FC forward Johnson Owusu Oppong is on the verge of leaving Asante Kotoko barely two months after joining the club on a free transfer. Reports indicate that the Kumasi-based giants are considering terminating his contract due to underwhelming performances during their pre-season campaign. The club’s Interim Management…

Gold Stars goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi has voiced his confidence as his side gears up to face Asante Kotoko in the 2025 Champion of Champions showdown on Sunday, 31 August. The much-anticipated fixture, officially confirmed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), will act as the curtain-raiser for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.…

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey could be omitted from the Black Stars squad for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali, as he faces ongoing legal proceedings over rape allegations. The 32-year-old has been charged with five counts of rape involving two women, along with an additional charge of sexual assault against a…

Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer, Fatau Dauda, has acknowledged the challenges of Ghana’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers but insists the team is fully capable of securing maximum points. The senior national team will regroup in September for Matchday 7 and 8 of the qualifiers. Otto Addo’s side will first travel to face Chad at the…

Asante Kotoko have reportedly parted company with winger Johnson Oppong, barely two months after his arrival, in a move that reflects the club’s uncompromising approach to restructuring their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season. Oppong, 27, joined the Porcupine Warriors earlier this summer amid high expectations, owing to his wealth of…