Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu was awarded for his scoring performance in the Italian Serie A last season. The 25-year-old netted four league goals in 33 appearances for Udinese, beating Afriyie Acquah and Alfred Duncan who plays for Torino and Sassuolo respective. Badu was announced the winner of the award at the end of the season but the trophy was presented to him on Monday afternoon at his residence in Udinese. "I'm very delighted to receive the award. It will motivate

Liberty Professionals assistant coach Felix Aboagye stated their financial constraints caused their jerky performance in the Ghana Premier League this season. Players are owed salaries and bonuses and that hit them hard in the second half of the season where they managed only three wins. They only avoided relegation on the final day of competition after a 3-1 win over Bechem United to finish 13th. "We had some financial difficulties and other things which affected the players' concentration

WAFA SC stand-in coach Akakpo Patron is calling for more improved playing fields in the Ghana Premier League. The former Asante Kotoko player argues the quality of football of a league is directly proportional to the nature of pitches. Patron supervised the academy side for the whole of the second round and led them to a sixth place finish. "I will call for more pitches and improvements in some of the pitches we have already in the country to make the league more exciting," Patron

Ebusua Dwarfs technical director Kim Grant insists Wa All Stars deserved to be winners of the Ghana Premier League because of their consistency. The ex-international striker says the Northern Blues must be given some respect for their steel performances both home and away. "I have to congratulate Wa All Stars for the great achievement of winning the Ghana Premier League. They deserved it, little respect must go to them the way they conducted themselves throughout the season," Grant

Medeama midfield maestro Kwesi Donsu heightened his immense quality after he scored a sensational brace for his side in their 3-3 draw at home to Ashantigold on the final day of the Ghanaian top-flight. The midfielder ended the season on a blistering note, scoring 15 goals - 10 coming by way of free-kicks. The youngster has been simply incredible this season for the Yellow and Mauves both domestically and on the continent where he shone in the CAF Confederation Cup. The former Berlin FC

Medeamaa FM has put together an exciting Peace football gala involving the major political parties ahead of December's crucial polls on Wednesday September 21. The biggest radio station in Tarkwa, operating on 92.9megahertz is seeking to project peace before, during and after the crucial Presidential and Parliamentary elections on December 7. National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary Candidate Seth Kwame Djokoto, New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary Candidate George Duke as well

Just as swift as a wind, the excitement in the Ghana Premier League has died down and every team have been shown their real size. Unfortunately, Techiman City, Sekondi Hasaacas and New Edubiase could bot survive the turbulence and competitiveness of the GPL with Wa All Stars emerging as the unpredictable champions. Alas, the stupendous performance of both Latif Blessing of Liberty Professionals and magnificent run of the evergreen Yahaya Mohammed have been hugely influential in determining

Ghana and Antalyaspor defender Samuel Inkoom has expressed his delight after returning to action over the weekend. Inkoom blessed with pace and power has missed Antalyaspor last three games of the season through injury but made an impact on his return to the game in his sides 3-2 defeat to Karabukspor. I am really happy to have returned to full fitness and its getting better, Inkoom told Accra based Citi-FM All I know how to do is play football so I am very happy whenever I am back and doing

Ghana skipper and Al Ahli forward Asamoah Gyan has come to the rescue of Liberty Professionals and paid the salaries of their players. Liberty Professionals were on the brink of going down to division one with reports of unpaid salaries threatening to wreck their stay in the Ghana Premier League. According to a report on Ghanafans.com Gyan paid for the salaries and also paid some outstanding bonuses that some of the players were complaining bitterly last week. Gyan who played for the Dansoman

The 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League season ended yesterday with All Stars crowned champions whilst Techiman City made a swift return to the Division One league alongside Hasaacas and New Edubiase. General statistics in the Ghana Premier League A total of 240 matches have been played thus far. A total of 499 goals were scored, which is an average of 2.079 goals per game. Aduana Stars have scored the highest number of goals, scoring 42 in the process. New Edubiase United let in 45 goals,

Enos Adipah became only the second coach after Didi Dramani to win the Ghana Premier League on their debut season. Adipah guided WA All Stars to their first ever title this campaign after amassing 51 points. The Northern Blues gaffer just like Didi Dramani, who won it with Kotoko on his first attempt, had not coached a club in any top-flight before. His top most job had been with King Solomon but lasted just first round. He was appointed head coach of All Stars at the start of the campaign after

Ghanaian midfielder Alhassan was the star man in midfield as Rio Ave run out with an impressive 3-1 victory over Portuguese giants sporting over the weekend. The 24-year-old bombed forward at will but held on to his defensive solidity as Ave confirmed their superiority over the top Portuguese side. Ricardo Taranti got the first goal after a wonderful build up in the middle of the park. One immediately became two with Portuguese Helda Tiago getting the second for his side. There was a chance

An Aduana Stars Supporters Union member collapsed and died while drumming on the pitch on Sunday against Inter Allies in their final league match of the season. Eye-witness report said the deceased was with his group beating the drums suddenly collapsed. Helpers failed in their attempt to resuscitate him and he was later pronounced dead when rushed to the hospital. "He had been drumming during the game with others but fell on his side and was sprayed with water in a bid to wake up but

Wa All Stars coach Enos Kwame Adipah is optimistic his young and inexperienced squad can survive in the CAF Champions League next year. The Northern Blues defied all the odds to emerge Ghana Premier League champions this season. Their historic feat earned them a ticket to play in the elite inter-clubs competition against the big boys on the continent. Adipah, who won on his first attempt as a top-flight coach, is not intimidated by the task ahead. "Qualifying to play in the Champions

Rahim Ayew won his first his first silverware with FC Europa on Sunday as they beat Lincoln Red Imps 2-0 to win the Gibraltarian Super Cup. The former Ghana international played the entire duration as left back and excelled in the make shift role. Ayew was playing his first competitive match for the side he joined two weeks ago on a free transfer. The former Zamalek and Lierse SK player is now gearing up for the start of the season against Lions Gibraltar at home next Saturday....