Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed his confidence that his side will eliminate FC Samartex from the MTN FA Cup quarter finals on Sunday.

The Yellow and Mauves will host their Ghana Premier League rivals this weekend in a highly anticipated Round of 16 encounter at the TnA Stadium.

Coach Tanko acknowledged the quality and recent form of Samartex, admitting the contest will be a difficult one for his team.

The former Accra Lions gaffer remains confident Medeama can capitalise on home advantage and progress after 90 minutes.

“FC Samartex is a very strong side. In their last five games they have not lost and they play very well away from home. They went to Aduana and picked a point, so definitely they are a real threat,” Tanko told Medi TV.

“But like I said, we are playing at home, we want to control the game and create chances. Based on the training we are doing, I’m sure we are going to get the needed result.”

The MTN FA Cup Round of 16 clash between Medeama SC and FC Samartex is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, with kick-off set for 5:00 pm at the TnA Stadium.

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup budget will be announced to the public before the tournament.

The Black Stars will be representing Ghana at the World Stage for the fifth time since making their debut in Germany 2006.

Minister speaking to Accra based media house Asempa fm says there will be nothing hiding from Ghanaians and he will make sure everything about the budget known to the public.

“We will make the World Cup budget public, nothing will be hidden. The government does not intend to profit, this is about giving Ghana what it deserves.

“The fund we will raise determines the number of fans we take to the World Cup.” He added.

The Black Stars are in group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.

Ghana will start it Campaign as follows

June 17: Ghana vs. Panama at BMO Field, Toronto (7:00pm ET)

June 23: England vs. Ghana at Boston Stadium (4:00pm ET)

June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (5:00pm ET

Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi have rejected an €18M offer from unnamed English Premier League Club on transfer deadline date.

The decision is said to be driven by his desire to secure regular playing time and boost his chances of making Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Viaplay.

The 20-year-old FC Nordsjaelland standout had reportedly attracted an €18 million offer just before the transfer window closed.

Nordsjaelland Sporting Director Alexander Riget admitted the offer was significant but stressed the club’s belief in the player’s value.

“It’s clear that 18 million euros is a lot of money, but if you believe the player is worth more, it’s easy enough to say no. Riget told Viaplay media.

His choice reflects a focus on regular playing time rather than an immediate high-profile move.

The Premier League team involved has not been revealed, but the sizeable offer highlights Yirenkyi’s growing reputation in European football.

The Black Stars midfielder has made 39 appearances for Nordsjaelland this season, scoring three goals and setting up six assists, and is contracted to the club until 2030.