Ghana attacker Samuel Tetteh registered a brace to propel Liefering to a massive 5-1 win over Floridsdorfer in the Austrian second-tier league on Friday. The 20-year-old raced his side into a 19th minute lead at the FAC Platz Arena before he netted his second 9 minutes into the second-half. Tetteh, who was part of the Ghana squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uganda, was replaced in the 60th minute. He has scored 9 goals so far in the season....

An unexpected legal battle looms between Ghana league clubs and government as leadership of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) are set to drag the Ministry of Youth and Sports to court over an unpaid amount of GHC500,000 used for the organisation of the 2013 President's Cup competition. The President Cup is an annual ceremonial competition played in July every year to commemorate the Republic Day celebrations of the country and also to honour the sitting president. A source close

New Castle manager Rafa Benitez has instilled in Ghana star Christian Atsu the belief that he can make a difference on the pitch for his team. Black Stars winger reveals United manager Benitez has told him to play to his strengths and not be afraid. Atus feels with the help of Rafa Benitez. he can strike fear into Championship defences He has encouraged me and tells me to use my strongest point which is my pace and to not be afraid. He believes in what I can do. They are a big club with

Amputee football tournament to promote peace ahead of Ghana's presidential election has been reportedly sanctioned by The World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF). Chairman of Ghana Amputee Football Association, Richard Nii Amartey Adesah claims the governing body sees the three-day tournament as a very important move to promote peace in Ghana as well as whipping up interest in the sport in general, and has thus certified the competition. The tournament will take place in Accra on October 28-30

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration have been talking tough ahead of the maiden Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges Football Championship next Saturday. GIMPA are one of the four institutions expected to take part in the first edition at the University of Ghana football pitch. The rest include host University of Ghana, Ghana Technology University and Accra Polytechnic....

Black Queens head coach Yussif Basigi is satisfied with his side's preparation for the 2016 African Women's Championship next month in Cameroon. He has been preparing with a 34-man provisional squad at the Ghanaman Soccer School of Excellence in Prampram. ''We have been in camp for about two weeks now and I must say, I am really impressed with the preparations so far,'' Basigi said. ''The ladies are fired-up for the championship and yesterday, we had two more

Ghanaian Joe Dodoo believes Rangers provide him the best platform to achieve his career objectives. Dodoo signed a five-year deal from English Premier League champions Leicester City. He made four appearances before being hit with injury. The 21-year-old: "Its great because we do analysis every day, sometimes even twice a day, and for me, I want to be in an environment where you are improving because that is they way to succeed in football. ''Its important to see how people

Former vice President of the Ghana Football Association Fred Pappoe says only attitudinal change can help the Black Stars qualify for the World Cup in Russia. The Stars had a disappointing start to the qualifying series after a breathtaking 0-0 drawn game with the Cranes of Uganda in Tamale. if we keep doing what we are doing and do not change we will not qualify, Pappoe told Kumasi based Otec FM People who have been placed in a position to help must be up and doing. Everyone concerned

Ex-Ghana defender Odartey 'Lalas' Lawson has advised Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan to reverse his decison of refusing to take penalties for the national team. The 1997 FIFA U20 World Championship star says the return to taking spot kicks of the on-loan Al Ahli star as a true leader. ''It's appalling when you have a leader in a team who cannot play a penalty for the team to win. What kind of leadership are you trying to show us?,'' Lawson said. ''I'm charging

Betway Group has confirmed their sponsorship deal with dethroned Ghana Premier League champions AshantiGold. But both parties refused to give details about the duration and terms of contract. This sponsorship deal is huge for the club as Betway happens to be the prinicipal headline sponsor of English Premier League West Ham United. The betting company replaces Permafix as the club's headline sponsor. ''I'm very excited about this sponsorship agreement and convinced that

Ghana League Clubs Association chairman Kudjoe Fianoo disagrees with the assertion that the Black Stars can win back the fans if they playing for free. Ex-Hearts of Oak captain Amankwa Mireku suggested the decision to play without receiving bonuses can help end the apathy. But Fianoo, who is also Chief Executive of AshantiGold, does not think so. ''The players had the supports of the country when they were still taken their appearance fees but I believe the lost of supports for the

Tony Lokko has revealed he is in advanced negotiations with Hearts of Oak to become their head coach. Lokko has been available on a free after quitting Berekum Chelsea two seasons ago. Hearts have been without a substantive coach following the departure of Japanese Kenichi Yatsuhashi. The Phobians ended their season with deputy trainer Yaw Preko taking temporary charge. ''It's true that I'm talking to them in regards to becoming their head coach, but Ill not go further

Liberty Professionals are demanding US$ 200,000 from Hearts of Oak for their valuabe assest and Ghana Premier League top scorer Latif Blessing. This has been revealed by the club's board member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe. He believes this is a calculated attempt to put them off in signing the promising talent. Blessing is wanted by clubs both home and abroad after an impressive campaign. ''The club (Liberty) is demanding $200,000 before we speak to the player and this is different

Asante Kotoko are expecting to bag US$ 450,000 from the sale of young striker Dauda Mohammed to Belgian giants Anderlecht. The transfer fee has been speculated by the state-owned Graphic Sports although earlier reports claimed the Ghana U20 striker would cost100,000 Euros. Mohammed is expected to undergo a medical next month as both clubs have reached a deal. It is believed that he will pen a contract ahead of the January transfer window if he passes a medical. Anderlecht have signed

In March this year, Sulley Muntari received a two-match ban and a fine in Saudi Arabia for physical assault on the pitch: aggressively grabbing the throat of an opponent. This came just two years after attacking Black Stars management committee member Moses Armah in Brazil. He made his international debut in 2002 as 17-year-old and played at the last two World Cup finals in Germany and South Africa. Muntari caused a stir in August by riding around town in a car that cost a whopping $900,000.

Veteran Asante Kotoko midfielder Stephen Oduro maintains he is still fit enough to play for Asante Kotoko next season. The skillful midfielder has been in the news this week with reports circulating that the club is bent on getting rid of him. But Oduro in a sharp response claims he is still fit enough to play a key role for the Porcupine Warriors. I can still play. At times, the players get worried because I have been sidelined but I tell them its part of football,Oduro toldFox FM. At

Enugu Rangers Ghanaian goalkeeper Nana Bonsu says he will move on he gets offers. The former AshantiGold goalkeeper was key in the Flying Antelopes first league title in more than three decades. ''I'm happy with how my first season with Rangers went. It was a great achievement to win the league title with one of the biggest clubs in Nigeria in my first season with the club,'' he told Completesnigeria.com ''But in football, you can never say or predict what will

Ex-Arsenal stars Chris White and Jimmy Carter joined film and TV stars for a charity soccer match in aid of poverty stricken families in villages in Ghana. They joined the likes of Tommy Walsh from the BBCs Groundsforce, and Eastenders and Dancing on Ice star Sam Attwater for the match in aid of the Go for Ghaha charity which has brought sanitation and clean water to villagers. Charity founder Emily Holm, 21, from Brookmans Park, near Potters Bar, organised the match as part of a family fun

NAC coach Marinus Dijkhuizen says Thomas Agyepong is not fully fit and could miss Friday's match at Telstar. The 20-year-old on loan from Manchester City has really not met expectations at the Rat Verlegh Stadion. "Agyepong is just not fully fit to come in," says Dijkhuizen. "He's getting better and going towards one hundred percent fit. I spoke with him too. When I see what he has brought to the training, it is an undisputed player base." Agyepong has made five appearances

Hearts of Oak are slowly working their way round to sign their long term target Malik Akowuah. The Phobians are looking to strengthen their team after what has been a disappointing campaign where there finished 3rd despite showing great promise in the first half of the season. The 27-year-old played a key role in helping the team excel in the CAF Confederation cup last season and the people at Hearts of Oak believe his experience can help them this season. He is a player Yaw Preko admires