Ghanaian midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh has been spotted working hard in training with Freiburg, just over a month after resuming full-scale training after three years of setback.

Kyereh has been battling an ACL injury for over three years, undergoing surgery and rehabilitation in 2023, but faced setbacks that prolonged his absence.

The 29-year-old has been limited to just 18 appearances, scoring three goals and providing one assist for Frieburg before suffering injury.

The Midfielder before making a move to Freiburg, he enjoyed an outstanding season at St. Pauli, hitting the back of the net 22 times and provided 21 assists in 67 appearances.

His return to training is a major boost for Freiburg and the Black Stars, with coach Otto Addo likely keeping a close eye on his progress ahead of future qualifying series

VfL Wolfsburg Manager Daniel Bauer has defended Ghana international Jonas Adjetey, saying the focus is on developing the young defender and integrating him into the team.

“Jonas comes from a smaller league, is a very exciting player, but naturally still has some issues to address. Especially in our current situation, the focus is on developing him and integrating him into the team through training,” Bauer told Kicker.

Adjetey, joined Wolfsburg from FC Basel in January for a reported €10m. The Ghana defender has seven caps and is expected to strengthen Wolfsburg’s backline.

Bauer acknowledged Adjetey’s potential, saying he’s “a very exciting player.”

The 22-year-old defender has featured in only two games for the Bundesliga side since joining them in January.

The former Berekum Chelsea defender is expected to secure much playing time to be able to make Black Stars 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.

The Black Queens have named a 26-player squad for the Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates, blending experienced internationals with promising local talents.

Coach Kim Lars Björkegren has included three home-based players, showcasing the rising role of local stars in the national team.

Samartex Ladies goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan, who was a standout at the last WAFCON, retains her spot in the squad.

Forward Ajegipina Zakaria of Ampem Darkoa Ladies has earned her first senior team call-up after scoring 12 goals in the Women’s Premier League this season.

Diana Amoako, also from Ampem Darkoa Ladies and a key figure in Ghana U20’s 3-2 aggregate win over South Africa in World Cup qualifiers, makes her debut for the senior side.

The Tournament will see Ghana face Russia, Hong Kong, and Tanzania, giving the squad international experience ahead of the WAFCON tournament.

Veteran players like Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Jennifer Cudjoe, Portia Boakye, and Grace Asantewaa are expected to guide the newcomers.

The competition will allow the technical team to evaluate player readiness, build team cohesion, and fine-tune tactical strategies.

The Black Queens hope to maintain their position among Africa’s top women’s football teams through this preparation.

The team is set to depart for the UAE in the coming days to begin the tournament campaign.