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Vice President adds more grease to the elbows of Sports and Recreation Minister

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Vice President adds more grease to the elbows of Sports and Recreation Minister

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman has taken time out of her tight officials duties to pay a courtesy call on the Ministry of Sports and Recreation headed by Honourable Kofi Iddi Adams.

During her warm visit, the Vice President who seems enthused with the general out of the Sports and Recreation Minister so far, urged Hon. Kofi Adams to keep the resetting agenda alive in order to develop and enhance Ghana Sports.

It is no secret that the Sports Ministry in previous years did encounter numerous changes whenever a new government takes charge of the ruling of the country.

But the dynamics seem to be changing with time. From 2016 to 2024, only two Ministers were appointed to handle the Ministry.

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Atwima Mponua Constituency, Hon. Isaac Kwame Asiama and subsequently Hon. Mustapha Yussif led the Sports sector for a period of eight years.

The new regime has also brought on board another Sports Minister. He has spent one year so far in office but most people believe Hon. Kofi Adams is on the right track.

He has worked hard to secure qualification for the Black Stars of Ghana to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup apart from bringing reformation to certain areas in Ghana Sports.

The Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman was in his office to add more grease to his elbows.

Knowing the importance Ghanaians attach to Sports especially football, the Vice President wishes to see the Sports Ministry steering affairs of our football to greater heights including the upcoming FIFA World Cup which is of great value to all and sundry.

Massive boost for Black Stars as Kofi Kyere returns from long term injury

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Massive boost for Black Stars as Kofi Kyere returns from long term injury

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

Supporters of Ghana Black Stars who were much perturbed over the long term injury sustained by Daniel Kofi Kyere can now heave a big sigh of relief.

footy.ghpush.com/ can report boldly that the offensive midfielder is back to the field fully fit and ready to continue from where he stopped three years ago.

Daniel Kofi suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury in 2023 during a league match with Freiburg and has been on the fringes since then.

The intelligent player is finally back to Freiburg first tean and has started intensive training.

His return is not only a big boost to his club but also to the senior national team, the Black Stars who are currently gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Daniel Kofi Kyere demonstrated great show during his short spell with the Black Stars years back. He added value to the midfield and attacking department of the team with his accurate ball distribution.

His vast experience will certainly be crucial to the team’s success especially at this stage where some key players like Kudus Mohammed and Brandon Thomas Asante are battling with injury.

His presence will also give Coach Otto Addo and his technical crew confidence and options in terms of selecting players for the global showpiece.

Another Big Test For Black Stars Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Another Big Test For Black Stars Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

If everything goes according to plan, the Black Stars of Ghana will engage European side, Austria, in a friendly match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.

This new development was revealed by the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum.

“Austria is one of the teams we are talking to to play after the Germany friendly game, and hopefully, when the contract is signed, we will make it official to the public,” he hinted in an interview with the media.

In their quest to prepare a stronger side that can compete fervently with their Group I counterparts in Canada and USA, authorities of Ghana Football are moving up and down to arrange proper trial matches for the Black Stars.

Coach Otto Addo and his team did not participate in the just ended 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which was won by Senegal.

Many believed the tournament would have been a perfect preparatory grounds for the Black Stars as they gear up for their fifth World Cup.

That is why President Kurt Okraku together with his GFA team likewise the Black Stars management committee and technical staff are working extremely hard to put the team into great shape.

Already, a deal has been secured to play former FIFA World Cup Champions Germany in March 2026. It is also in the pipeline to play Austria after the Germany – Ghana clash.

The Black Stars are billed to play Panama, England and Croatia in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup later in June – July.

OKESS crowned Ashanti Regional Inter-school Boys Soccer Competition Champions for the 10th time

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OKESS crowned Ashanti Regional Inter-school Boys Soccer Competition Champions for the 10th time

Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) have once again etched their name in the history books after defeating Opoku Ware School (OWASS) 1–0 in the grand final of the 2025–26 Ashanti Regional Inter-School and College Boys Soccer Competition, played this afternoon at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi.

The narrow but decisive victory saw OKESS successfully defend their title and claim a record 10th Ashanti Regional championship, further cementing their dominance in inter-school football.

Golden Kick Sporting Club forward Joshua Fuseini once again proved decisive on the biggest stage. He scored the only goal in the final, sealing victory over the 1998 champions, Opoku Ware School (OWASS).

Fuseini finished the tournament with five goals to emerge as the overall top scorer. Remarkably, he also won the top scorer award last year after scoring four goals, bringing his total to nine goals in two seasons.

As a Form Two student, Joshua Fuseini has now achieved two Ashanti Regional trophies, two top scorer awards and nine goals in the competition, with another year still left to play.

OKESS’ road to glory was built on consistency and discipline. They opened their campaign with a 4–1 win over Esaase Bontefufuo SHS in the Round of 32, followed by a 1–1 draw against St. Hubert SHS in the Round of 16, which they won 3–2 on penalties. In the quarter-finals, OKESS defeated Adu Gyamfi SHS 2–0 before recording an emphatic 3–0 victory over Our Lady of Grace (OLAG) in the semi-finals. The journey was completed with a hard-fought 1–0 win over OWASS in the final.

Goalkeeper Suleiman Latif, Black Starlets midfielder Hakim Kassim and the entire OKESS defensive unit were outstanding throughout the competition, while Joshua Fuseini once again provided the cutting edge in attack.

With this latest triumph, OKESS are now ten-time Ashanti Regional Inter-School Boys Soccer champions, reaffirming their status as one of the most successful football schools in Ghana.

Olympique Lyonnais sign Danish-born Ghanaian midfielder Noah Nartey

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Olympique Lyonnais sign Danish-born Ghanaian midfielder Noah Nartey

Olympique Lyonnais have announced the capturing of midfielder Noah Nartey from Danish Superliga side Brondby IF.

The 20-year-old Danish-born Ghanaian signed a five-year contract that will keep him at his new club until June 30, 2030.

Nartey, a Danish U-21 international, is seen as one of the highly-rated young midfielders to emerge from the Danish league in recent years. He is a product of Brondby’s youth academy, he progressed rapidly through the ranks and established himself as a regular first-team player at a remarkably young age.

Since the 2023/24 season, he has made over 70 professional appearances across all competitions, contributing 12 goals and underlining his growing influence at senior level.

Comfortable operating in various midfield roles, Nartey is admired for his technical quality, composure on the ball, tactical intelligence and versatility.

His maturity and consistency have made him a key figure for both club and country at youth international level.

The acquisition fits squarely for OL within their strategic vision of investing in emerging talents with strong development potential and resale value.

The club believes Nartey’s profile, athleticism and mentality align with their ambition to rebuild competitively while securing the future.

Nartey now faces the challenge of adapting to Ligue 1, where he will look to continue his upward trajectory and make a lasting impact in French football.

Source: Ghanasoccernet.com

Sadio Mane adjudged Man of AFCON 2025 as Senegal triumph

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Sadio Mane adjudged Man of AFCON 2025 as Senegal triumph

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

For his discipline, selfless and outstanding display of pure soccer artistry, Sadio Mane was crowned the overall Best Player of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Coach Papi Thiaw and his Terranga Lions of Senegal team exhibited great perseverance in the face of difficulty to beat host nations Morocco 1-0 in extra time to clinch their second AFCON title in history having won it for the first time in 2022.

The historic final was characterised with many unfortunate incidents which nearly marred the beauty of Africa Football in the presence of many dignitaries including CAF President Patrice Motsepe.

A last minute penalty was awarded against Senegal in regulation time by Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala from Congo.

Furious over the referee’s decision, Coach Papi Thiaw instructed his players to leave the pitch which brought the game to a halt for a couple of minutes.

It took the strong intervention of Sadio Mane and other football authorities before Senegal returned to the pitch for action to continue.

Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz poor kick from the spot was calmly saved by Senegal safest pair of hands Edouard Mendy.

Pape Gueye went ahead to score the match winner for Senegal in extra time to send his country into wild jubilation.

It was a derserving honour when CAF conferred on Sadio Mane as the Man of the tournament for his brave show.

Brahim Díaz was the top scorer of the tournament with five goals while Morocco’s Yassine Bono was awarded the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament.

History beckons Senegal as they clash Morocco in AFCON 2025 Final

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History beckons Senegal as they clash Morocco in AFCON 2025 Final

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

The battle lines are finally drawn. It’s a fight that will require total courage and preparedness to overcome. Will it be second time for Morocco or Senegal? Time will tell at the Prince Mouley Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, 18th January, 2026.

This is going to be Senegal’s fourth final apprearance in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the last 24 years.

In 2002, legendary Elhaji Diouf and his dorminant Senegalese team met Samuel Eto Fills and his Cameroonian sde in Mali.

It was goalless draw after an epic 120 minutes but Cameroon won the penalty shootout 3-2 to lift their 4th AFCON title.

Sensational attacker Sadio Mane took Senegal to another AFCON final in 2019 but they unfortunately lost 1-0 to Algeria.

Undaunted by the defeat, Coach Aliou Cisse and his men gathered their acts together to make amends two years later in 2021 against Egypt. It was Senegal first ever AFCON triumph.

Now the responsibility lies on the shoulders of Coach Papi Thiaw to lead Senegal to another promise land.

Both coaches, Aliou Cissé and Papi Thiaw are former teammates. Aliou Cisse wore the number 6 jersey for the Senegal national team during the 2002 World Cup in Japan-Korea FIFA World Cup. He went on to win the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal as coach on 6 February 2022.

Pape Thiaw wore jersey number 18 for Senegal at the same 2002 FIFA World Cup where Senegal got to the quarter finals.

As the current coach, he will lead Senegal to play the 2025 AFCON final on 18 January 2026.

Soccer pundits believe history favours Papi Thiaw though Morocco will definitely be a hard nut to crack.

Official Ball for 2025 AFCON final unveiled by CAF

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Official Ball for 2025 AFCON final unveiled by CAF

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

The official ball for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) grand finale has been introduced by the organisers, Confederation of Africa Football (CAF).

The beautiful ball will be in the center of the expected action packed game between host Nations Morocco and Senegal on Sunday 18th January, 2026 at exactly 7pm.

But before that Nigeria will battle Egypt for the third place silverware on Saturday, 17th January, 2026 at 4pm local time.

Nigeria lost to Morocco at the semifinals. After a gruelling goalless draw in 120 minutes, Morocco showed class to win 4-2 on penalties to progress to the finals.

Egypt also lost 1-0 to impressive Senegal at the semifinals. Experienced striker Sadio Mane secured the match winner for the Senegalese.

It will therefore be an image redemption for the Super Eagles of Nigeria when they meet Egypt, seven times record holders.

For the finals itself, it will be a hot tussle for the glittering gold trophy. Both Senegal and Morocco have won the AFCON once in their lifetime. Each side will therefoe move mountains to seek their second glory on the continent.

Coach Otto Addo strengthens injured Thomas Asante

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Coach Otto Addo strengthens injured Thomas Asante

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

In his bid to develop a cordial relationship with his playing body, Black Stars coach Otto Addo has taken time out of his busy shedule to visit and interact with Ghanaian players abroad.

He is not only monitoring those who are playing actively for their various football clubs across Europe but rather the coach is also attending to injured players.

Quite recently, Otto Addo paid a courtesy call on defender Salisu Mohammed who suffered a career threatening injury in a league match.

Otto Addo was in France to enquire the situation of Salisu and also assured him his total support in this torrid time.

The coach has also moved to England to see how striker Thomas Brandon Asante is faring.

Brandon Thomas Asante plays in the English Championship for Coventry City. Under Manager Frank Lampard, the striker was enjoying a good season scoring some important goals.

Unfortunately, he got injured in one of their league matches and has since been nursing his injury at home.

Just like his teammates Salisu Mohammed and Mohammed Kudus, Otto Addo has wished the star a speedy recovery and good luck in all his endeavours.

Albert Amoah makes sensational return to Asante Kotoko

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Albert Amoah makes sensational return to Asante Kotoko

Striker Albert Amoah has made a shocking return to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko on loan less than three months after joining Libyan outfit Al Ahly Benghazi.

Amoah joined the North Aftican side following Kotoko’s exit from the CAF Confederation Cup last year. This was after the Porcupine Warriors had suffered a huge 5-1 defeat to Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) of Morocco in the second leg of the final preliminary round.

The former Great Olympics marksman bagged 15 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions in the 2024/2025 season and started this season with four goals in seven outings.

However, the 24-year-old failed to make any appearances for Benghazi hence the decision to return to Kotoko.

Kotoko travel to Bibiani Gold Stars coming weekend, but Amoah was not registered on time to be able to feature. However, he is expected to play in subsequent matches.

Kotoko have been poor upfront and the return of Amoah is expected to bring some form of sharpness. They currently occupies the fourth position, six points behind leaders Medeama.

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