Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have congratulated captain Benjamin Asare after earning his first ever call up to the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup qualifying games against Chad and Madagascar.Asare earned a place in Otto Addo’s 23-man squad released on Friday morning due to his outstanding performance in the Ghana Premier League this season.The 32-year-old has been pivotal for the Ghanaian giants, who currently sit third in the Ghana Premier League campaign. He has made 18 appearances in the Ghanaian top-flight, conceding just seven goals and keeping an impressive twelve clean sheet.Asare has been decisive for Hearts of Oak, making several crucial saves to salvage the club from defeats. His impressive performance caught the attention of the Black Stars technical team, necessitating for his inclusion for the two upcoming matches.The former Great Olympics shot stopper will compete for a starting role with already established Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Wollacott. He  joins Nations FC defender Razak Simpson, and Medeama’s Kamaradini Mamudu as the only local players to have made the cut for the upcoming qualifying games“From hard work to history! Congratulations to our number one goalie Benjamin Asare on his call-up to the national...

Ghana is heading into the March international break with regular goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Wollacott.The Black Stars are returning to action for the first time this year after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament last year.With pressure on head coach Otto Addo, he aims for positive results in the next two qualification games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.On Friday, February 14, the coach named a 23-man squad for the upcoming games against Chad and Madagascar.Coach Otto Addo retained regular goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Wollacott in his squad while handing a debut call-up to in-form Hearts of Oak shot-stapper Benjamin Asare.The three goalkeepers will compete in training and hope to be selected by the coach to man the post for the Black Stars during the two games.The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Chad and Madagascar are scheduled to be played on March 21 and March 24, respectively.

Ghana coach Otto Addo has included three local players in his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying games.For the first time this year, the West African powerhouse will regroup for the matchday five and six games of the qualifying games following AFCON 2025 qualification setback.The Black Stars will play host to Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar on March 24, 2024.Otto Addo has announced a strong 23-man squad for the must-win qualification games scheduled for next week with only three home-based players making the cut.Hearts of Oak captain Benjamin Asare has earned his first-ever call-up to the Black Stars, thanks to his excellent performance this season. The 32-year-old has been pivotal for the Ghanaian giants, who currently sit third in the Ghana Premier League campaign. Asare has made 18 appearances in the Ghanaian top-flight, conceding just seven goals and keeping an impressive twelve clean sheet.Medeama star Kamaradini Mamudu also make a return to the national team following an impressive form in the Ghana Premier League. The 22-year-old defender has scored four goals and provided two assists from 17 games this season.Razak Simpson,...

Otto Addo has named a strong Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. After failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in two decades, the senior national team will regroup for their Mundial qualifiers later this month.Addo, 49, has paraded a young mixed with experienced players for the Matchday five and six games of the qualifiers.Jordan Ayew will lead the team as the skipper for the side, while Thomas Partey has made a return to the squad after missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast due to injury.Meanwhile, Benjamine Asare of Hearts of Oak, Razak Simpson of Nations FC and  Kamaradini Mamudu of Medeama SC have been named in the squad.Ghana will take on Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025. The team will then travel to Morocco to face Madagascar in another Group I encounter on Monday, March 24, 2025.Otto Addo and the playing body are determined to continue their impressive run of form in the global showpiece qualifiers. Ghana, after four games played, sit 2nd in Group I with...

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has earned his first-ever call-up to the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Asare, who joined the Phobians before the start of the campaign has been in excellent form, earning him a place in the 23-man squad released on Friday morning by head coach Otto Addo.The 32-year-old has been pivotal for the Ghanaian giants, who currently sit third in the Ghana Premier League campaign. He has made 18 appearances in the Ghanaian top-flight, conceding just seven goals and keeping an impressive 12 clean sheet.Asare has been decisive for Hearts of Oak, making several crucial saves to salvage the club from defeats. His impressive performance caught the attention of the Black Stars technical team, necessitating for his inclusion for the two upcoming matches.The former Great Olympics shot stopper will compete for a starting role with already established Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Wollacott.The experienced goalkeeper joins Nations FC defender Razak Simpson, and Medeama’s Kamaradini Mamudu as the only local players to have made the cut for the upcoming qualifying games.Ghana will play host to Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium before traveling to Morocco to...

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced a 23-man squad for Ghana’s must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, as the team looks to restore national pride following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).With Ghana’s World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, the upcoming matches are seen as a defining moment for Addo, whose tenure has come under intense scrutiny. The squad, led by captain Jordan Ayew, includes three home-based players: Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak, Kamaradini Mamudu of Medeama SC, and Razak Simpson of Nations FC.A major boost for the team is the return of Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who missed Ghana’s last four AFCON qualifiers. With over 50 caps since his debut in 2016, Partey’s leadership and experience could be crucial in midfield.Southampton’s Kamal Deen Sulemana also makes a comeback after recovering from injury, while Jerry Afriyie of CD Lugo retains his place following a standout performance against Niger in November. Rising star Christopher Bonsu Baah of Genk has also been included, adding versatility to Ghana’s attacking options.The Black Stars, currently second in Group I with nine points, level with leaders Comoros, must...

The Ghana Football Association has announced match officials for Premier League Matchday 24 across the  nine centres this weekend. Find the details below: NO. REFEREES, VENUES AND OTHER OFFFICIALS 1.DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025MATCH: FC SAMARTEX VS ASANTE KOTOKOVENUE: NSENKYIRE SPORTS ARENAREFEREE: ADAARIA ABDUL LATIFASSISTANTS: PAUL ATIMAKA ANDABDULAI ABDUL SALAM4TH REFEREE: MWAULI KLUMATCH COMMISSIONER: MICHEAL ARTHUR DADZIEVENUE MEDIA OFFICER: JOHN MENSAHGFA CAMERAMAN:2.DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025MATCH: YOUNG APOSTLES VS ACCRA LIONSVENUE: NANA AGYEMAN BADU I PARKREFEREE: JULIET APPIAHASSISTANTS: EMMANUEL DOLAGBANU AND GABRIEL BOATENG4TH REFEREE: MORO IDRISUMATCH COMMISSIONER: FRANK ADJEIVENUE MEDIA OFFICER: OWUSU ACHIAW VICTORGFA CAMERAMAN: FELIX ADU3.DATE:  SATURDAY, MARCH 15,2025- 6PMMATCH: HEARTS OF OAK VS DREAMS FCVENUE: UNIVERSITY OF GHANA SPORTS STADIUMREFEREE: DAVID ADDANEYASSISTANTS: GEORGE AKISIBOKA & ALHASSAN ABDULAI GRUUGULLO4TH REFEREE: HASSIM YAKUBUMATCH COMMISSIONER: MARK AMOAKOVENUE MEDIA OFFICER:  RAYMOND ACKUMEYGFA CAMERAMAN:4.DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025MATCH: BECHEM UNITED VS VISION FCVENUE: NANA FOSU GYEABOUR PARKREFEREE: ALPONSE ATIAPAHASSISTANTS: ALI TIMUAH BAAH AND HALILU ALHASSAN4TH REFEREE: FOSTER BASTIOURSMATCH COMMISSIONER: KWESI ASANTEVENUE MEDIA OFFICER:  PRINCE...

Asante Kotoko have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the MTN FA Cup after a hard-fought victory over lower-tier side Eleven Wise.The Porcupine Warriors will now face True Democracy in the next stage of the competition.Kotoko dominated the early exchanges, with Elvis Kyei Baffour scoring the decisive goal just before halftime.The former Liberty Professionals forward latched onto a low cross from Richmond Lamptey to fire home the winner.Despite late pressure from Eleven Wise, Kotoko held on to book their place in the last eight.With rivals Hearts of Oak already eliminated, the nine-time FA Cup champions see this as a prime opportunity to chase silverware.The quarterfinal fixtures are set for the weekend of March 28, 2025.MTN FA Cup Quarterfinal Fixtures:🔹 True Democracy vs Kotoko🔹 Berekum Chelsea vs Bechem United🔹 Attram De Visser vs PAC Academy🔹 Karela United vs Golden KickKotoko will be aiming to add another FA Cup title to their collection as they push for domestic success this season.

Ghana’s football community has rallied around Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, celebrating his election to the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Executive Committee.Leading the tributes are top clubs Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, and Medeama SC, who have publicly applauded Okraku’s achievement.Asante Kotoko kept it brief but impactful, stating, "Congratulations on being elected as @CAF_Online Executive Committee member." Congratulations on being elected as @CAF_Online executive committee member. @kurtokraku 👏 #AKSC #Fabucensus #Kotoko4All pic.twitter.com/H9LWG4jTWB— Asante Kotoko SC - 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) March 12, 2025 Hearts of Oak offered a more detailed tribute, saying, "Congratulations, Kurt Okraku! We extend our heartfelt congratulations on your election as a CAF Executive Committee member. This is a well-deserved recognition of your dedication, leadership, and tireless efforts in advancing football in Ghana and beyond."Congratulations, Kurt Okraku!We extend our heartfelt congratulations on your election as a CAF Executive Committee member. This is a well-deserved recognition of your dedication, leadership, and tireless efforts in advancing football in Ghana and beyond.Your appointment is a… pic.twitter.com/67STn1uLl8— Phooobia! - #WeNeverSayDie 🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) March 12, 2025 Medeama SC also joined in, emphasizing Okraku’s growing influence on the continent. "Big congrats to the GFA President, Kurt...

Asante Kotoko secured a narrow victory over lower-tier side Eleven Wise to advance to the quarterfinals of the MTN FA Cup, where they will face True Democracy.The match, initially set for February 23, 2025, was postponed due to Kotoko’s delayed return to competitive action.Played at the Baba Yara Stadium, the Porcupine Warriors dominated early proceedings, with Elvis Kyei Baffour scoring the decisive goal just before halftime.The former Liberty Professionals forward converted Asiedu’s low cross to put Kotoko ahead.They held firm in the second half to seal their spot in the last eight.With rivals Hearts of Oak already out of the competition, the nine-time FA Cup champions will see this as a strong opportunity to push for silverware.The quarterfinal matches are scheduled for the weekend of March 28, 2025.

Hearts of Oak Communications Director, Opare Addo, has emphasized the need for all stakeholders to strictly adhere to enhanced safety protocols to prevent security breaches at football matches.He made this call after the Ghana Football Association charged the club for allowing their fans to access the safe zone of the Legon Stadium on Saturday during their game against Young Apostles.The new measures were introduced following the tragic stabbing of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, also known as "Pooley," at Nana Koronmansah Park in Nsoatre.After the incident, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), in collaboration with football stakeholders and the Ghana Police Service, introduced new security measures to ensure safety at football events.These include the creation of a Sports Police Unit, the introduction of sports security training at the Police Training Academy, and the appointment of Regional Sports Officers to oversee security.Speaking to Asempa FM, Opare Addo stressed that Hearts of Oak is committed to educating its members on the protocols.“All stakeholders at Hearts of Oak discussed how to educate everyone close to the club on the enhanced safety protocols so that we don’t go against them,” he told Asempa FM.“We all have to play...

Ghana U17 international Joseph Narbi is set to join Danish club AC Horsens after the club reached an agreement with Kumasi-based Benab FC, according to Joy Sports.Narbi, who was a key player for Ghana in the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament, impressed scouts with his performances.The youngster’s stunning curler against Burkina Faso during the tournament remains a memorable moment for many fans.According to the report, scouts from AC Horsens attended the tournament and were impressed by his technical ability, energy, and pace. Since then, the club has monitored his progress and is confident he will fit well into their system.AC Horsens have been focusing on signing young African talent, and Narbi will join a growing list of Ghanaian players at the club. These include winger Saani Ishak Mohammed, who joined from Accra Hearts of Oak in January, as well as striker Kwaku Karikari and midfielder Abdul Salam Moro, both signed in the summer of 2024.Narbi’s move is expected to provide him with a strong platform to develop his career in European football while also boosting the reputation of Ghanaian talent in Denmark.

Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, the president of Ghana's Football Association, has chalked another magnificent milestone in his impressive football career as an astute administrator. The Ghana FA boss has ascended from the lowest level of management to a place on the esteemed Executive Council seat of the Confederation of African Football following his confirmation as a member of the highest decision making body at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly.Mr Okraku's rise to the top echelons of football has been nothing short of magnificent following his gradual progress in football administration.The former executive chairman of Dreams FC started his journey when he established Shooting Stars FC at just 17 years old and was also the Director of the Jawara Babies Colt Club.During that period, he also established himself as a budding journalist while in school at the University of Ghana.He later returned to management, where he served as the Public Relations Officer of Afienya United and had his biggest break through after his education in the United Kingdom, where he studied at the University of Liverpool, when he joined Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak as the  Communications and Marketing Director between 2006 to 2007.Mr Okraku...

Kurt Okraku’s election to the CAF Executive Committee marks another step in his steady rise as a football administrator.From his beginnings with Dreams FC to leading the Ghana Football Association, his journey has been shaped by strategic planning and strong leadership.His new role places him among Africa’s top football decision-makers, giving him the platform to influence key policies that could benefit Ghanaian football.As GFA President, Okraku has focused on restructuring the local game, enhancing club licensing systems, and strengthening grassroots development. His presence at CAF now offers a broader avenue to push for increased investment and better representation for Ghana in African football.This election victory further boosts his reputation on the continent, solidifying his influence beyond Ghana. With CAF playing a critical role in football development, Okraku’s elevation provides Ghana with direct access to high-level decision-making that could lead to more opportunities for the country’s clubs and national teams.As he continues his leadership journey, Ghana will look to leverage his position to restore its footballing prominence, both at the domestic and international levels. His rise reflects a growing presence for Ghanaian administrators in African football governance.