by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 11, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Soccer
Cameroon international goalkeeper Andre Onana has sealed a season-long loan move to Trabzonspor from Manchester United, bringing a new chapter to a turbulent spell at Old Trafford.
The 29-year-old completed the deal before the closure of the Turkish transfer window on Friday, pending international clearance and registration.
Onana, who joined United in July 2023 for £47.2 million from Inter Milan under former boss Erik ten Hag, made 102 appearances for the Red Devils and lifted the 2024 FA Cup. However, his time in Manchester was overshadowed by inconsistency and costly errors that drew heavy scrutiny.
This season under new manager Ruben Amorim, Onana has found himself out of favour, failing to feature in United’s opening three Premier League matches. His only outing came in the shock Carabao Cup defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town.
The arrival of Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day further pushed Onana down the pecking order, with Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton also in contention for the No.1 spot.
United confirmed his departure with a short message: “We would like to wish Andre good luck.”
For Onana, this move to Turkey represents more than just game time—it is a chance to reset his career and rediscover the form that once made him one of Europe’s most sought-after keepers.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 11, 2025 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Bechem United’s latest signing, Aminu Mohammed, has opened up on how injuries derailed his once-promising career at English giants Manchester City.
The 24-year-old forward, who rose to fame with WAFA and later earned a move abroad, says he is determined to rediscover his best form after putting pen to paper with the Hunters ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.
Although details of his deal remain undisclosed, Mohammed joined as a free agent after stints in Austria, England, the Netherlands and Belgium. He has been training with Bechem in recent weeks and impressed the technical team during pre-season.
Reflecting on his time at Manchester City, Mohammed admitted that injuries became his biggest obstacle.
> “There’s a big difference in the pitch, the weather and the trainings. Adapting there wasn’t easy. I was always training with the first team and injuries also became my nightmare,” he revealed.
Now back home in Ghana, Mohammed insists this new chapter is a lifeline he must cherish.
> “It’s like a second chance for me, and I have to grab it. I have to hold it like an egg. I can’t let it slip again. Sometimes I see comments that I’ve wasted my talent or don’t respect the game, but those people don’t even know me. It motivates me.”
Bechem United, who finished 10th last season, are hopeful his addition will inject much-needed firepower as they target a stronger campaign in both the Ghana Premier League and the FA Cup.
Mohammed was part of Ghana’s Black Starlets squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, a tournament that first showcased his exciting potential.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 11, 2025 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Accra Hearts of Oak have officially unveiled their new jerseys ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign.
The Phobians showcased both their home and away kits in a stylish social media reveal, igniting excitement among their fans. Staying true to tradition, the home kit features vertical stripes in the club’s famous red, yellow, and blue, while the away shirt comes in white with the three iconic colours boldly running down the middle.
Fresh from their Democracy Cup triumph, Hearts of Oak will debut the new look in their opening league clash at home against newly-promoted Bibiani GoldStars.
Sharing the designs online, the club declared: “Our history, our pride, our jersey. The wait is over! Home don drop.” On the away kit, they added: “On the road, in our colour, our jersey. When you see this jersey, you see tradition and glory.”
The kits, manufactured by Kay Sports, mark the entry of a new sportswear brand into Ghanaian football.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 11, 2025 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled TV3, Onua TV, and the Adesa+ streaming platform as the official broadcast partners for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season.
The deal grants the trio exclusive domestic broadcast and streaming rights, ensuring that Ghana’s top-flight football will be accessible across both television and digital platforms. Adesa Production Limited (APL) will manage production and oversee match coverage throughout the season.
According to the GFA, this partnership is designed to deliver high-quality, fan-centered content, creating exciting matchday experiences for both traditional TV audiences and digital viewers. Officials believe the collaboration will not only strengthen the GPL brand but also attract corporate sponsorships and foster greater national pride in domestic football.
Additional media outlets with complementary rights are expected to be announced in the coming days.
The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season officially kicks off on Friday, September 12, when Accra Hearts of Oak welcome newly promoted Hohoe United at the Accra Sports Stadium. President John Dramani Mahama will perform the ceremonial kick-off to mark the start of the new campaign.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 11, 2025 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer, USA
Accra Hearts of Oak will soon trade the University of Ghana Stadium for European turf after clinching the 2025 Democracy Cup. The Phobians sealed the prestigious title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over archrivals Great Olympics on Friday, thanks to a 70th-minute strike from substitute Kwesi Asmah.
The triumph marked Hearts’ redemption following their loss to Asante Kotoko in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2024. This year’s success also comes with a special reward — a high-profile international friendly in Germany.
Confirming the development, Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, explained that the Democracy Cup tradition of offering winners an international fixture will continue.
“Definitely Germany. We’ve not ruled out the U.S. because last year we had the winning team playing D.C. United in Washington, D.C. This year, that opportunity still avails us, but we want to have an experience in Europe,” Djietror said.
The 2024 champions, Asante Kotoko, flew to the United States for their showcase against Major League Soccer side D.C. United. Organisers now believe shifting the stage to Europe will further elevate the Democracy Cup’s stature and spotlight the strength of Ghanaian club football globally.
The day’s festivities also featured a thrilling curtain-raiser, with Parliament’s football team edging the Judiciary 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw — a symbolic reminder of the tournament’s spirit of unity, democracy, and celebration through sport.
