Affable FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended warm wishes to Ghana FA Boss Kwesi Nyantakyi as he celebrate his forty-seventh birthday today. The new FIFA Boss expressed happiness at the new year gifted the most successful Ghana FA Boss Kwesi Nyantakyi as well as wishing him the best in all his endeavours ahead. In a letter signed by the FIFA Boss, he wished for the Ghana FA Boss good health, long life and prosperity. Kwesi Nyantakyi who became the Ghana FA Boss at the age of 36

The vice President of the Ghana FA and the head of the FA's Medical Team Dr. Jonathan Quartey visited Ghana's most celebrated coach E. K. Afrane who is currently on admission at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra on Thursday. The former Ghana Black Stars, Black Meteors, Black Satellites and Starlets coach was reported to have been admitted at the hospital after suddenly falling ill early this week. The FA Vice President and Dr. Jonathan Quartey showed their support to the sick

English-born Ghanaian teen midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi featured for England at the UEFA U17 Championship on Thursday as they posted a 3-0 win over Romania. The 15-year-old starred in midfield and overly impressed with his massive talent as they the Cabs claimed an emphatic win at the Centrul de Fotbal Buftea Teren 1. Hudson-Odoi was born to Ghanaian parents in England and has featured for Chelsea at various youth levels. He is at Chelsea along with defender Richard Nartey. By El Akyereko

Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu hit top form for Udinese as he set up a goal to propel them to a 3-1 win over Palermo in the Italian Serie A on Thursday. The workaholic midfielder was introduced in the 54th minute as substitution for Brazilian Ryder Matos made his impact count with a fine assist. Badu ran the length of the pitch and laid off for French international Seko Fofana to finish with glee and register his second goal of the game in the 80th minute. The midfielder returned

Ghanaian pair of Mohammed Abu and Bismark Adjei-Boateng saw their dreams of playing in the Norwegian Cup final dashed on Thursday after they lost 2-1 with their Stromsgodset against Kongsvinger in the semi-finals. Both players, formerly of Manchester City and Right to Dream Academy, lasted the entire period of the game at Marienlyst Stadion in Drammen as they disappointingly lost to the second-tier side. The two players were hoping to clash with their former club team-mate Adam Kwarasey whose

Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Boateng scored two Messi-like classy goals to lead LA Galaxy to a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer's Western Conference playoffs on Wednesday in the United States. Just like Barcelona star Messi, Boateng made amends for conceding the penalty by slaloming through four feeble attempted tackles on the edge of the area before poking the ball beyond Rimando. The impressive Boateng doubled his tally before the break as he again exposed the limitations

Sudanese giants Al Hilal have tabled a mouth-watering offer for in-demand Bechem United striker Abednego Tetteh, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. Officials of Hilal have held advanced talks with the player and his representative but are yet to agree a fee with his club, close sources have told Ghana's leading football website, GHANAsoccernet.com The striker has become a hot commodity after an exhilarating campaign with the Hunters last season. He is seeking a move away after

Ghanaian striker Patrick Twumasi will play in the UEFA Champions League with Astana for the third time running next season. The 22-year-old won theKazakh Premier League on Tuesday despite being held to a goalless drawn game againstOkzhetpes. The Ghanaian striker will again be involved for his side in another UEFA Champions League challenge next year.  ...

Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu paid a visit to a Newcastle United Foundation soccer school to pass on some of his skills and talk about his work with the Arms Around The Child charity....

Ghana wideman Christian Atsu visited the Newcastle United Foundation's half-term soccer school on Thursday. The Ghana international, who is enjoying a fabolous run in the English Championship, took some time off to interact with the kids at the Soccer centre in Gosforth. The 24-year-oldpassed on some of his skills and talk about his work with the Arms Around The Child charity. Atsu's visit was part of an initiative in his role as ambassador for Arms Around The Child. "I

Ghana FA vice President George Afriyie is delighted with the availability of Ghana duo Andre Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoah for next month's crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Cairo. Black Stars coach Avram Grant could select the pair in his squad for the duel at the Cairo International Stadium following their return from injury. Asamoah recovered from a knee injury to play for Juventus in their 4-1 hammering of Sampdoria on Wednesday while Andre Ayew impressed for West Ham United

Ex-Hearts defender Acquah Harrison has urged the club to appoint coach Yaw Preko on a permanent basis. Preko was appointed in an interim capacity after Portuguese Sergio Traguil was demoted to the club's youth team. The Phobians have bee scouring the market looking for a permanent trainer ahead of the new season. But ex-defender Acquah Harrison believes the former Ghana star can do a good job. "It will be a good decision for hearts of oak to maintain Yaw Preko as the head

The Ghana FA will consider a proposal to increase the number of Premier League teams to 20. There have been calls for the number of participating teams to be increased to accommodate Tema Youth and King Faisal who have been engaged in a long-running legal battle with the FA. There are fears the looming legal tussle between Tema Youth and the FA regarding an appeal case against Dreams FC could disrupt the proposed start of the new season. But Ghana FA vice-president George Afriyie has confirmed

FC Samartex striker Alex Asamoah has joined Burkina Faso champions Rail Club de Kadiogo on a season long loan GhanaSoccernet.com can exclusively confirm. The former Ashanti Gold SC and Asante Kotoko goal poacher scored the only goal when his new club beat AS Sonabel 1-0 to lift the Burkina Faso Super Cup trophy last week. Rail Club de Kadiogo won both the Burkina Faso league and cup before adding the super cup. They will represent the West African nation in next year's CAF Champions

Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi turned 47 today (Thursday). The astute lawyer is marking another milestone in his life after starting his career on a humbling note. Nyantakyi started his romance with Ghana football as a member of the Judicial Committee as far back as 2000. But within a space of four years, he was elected as the Vice Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) in 2004 - a position which made him the automatic choice as the Vice-President of the Ghana FA. He won

Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC are the fastest growing football brand in Ghana. Dreams, who were in the third-tier of Ghanaian football three seasons ago, finished 9th in the top-flight last term. The club boasts of an ultra-modern office complex, located at Odgbodjo, East Legon, and run by top professionals. The club has propelled itself into a marketing giants and enjoy the highest ratings in the social media index within a short space of time. The Kweiman-based side has gone from

AshantiGold CEO Kudjoe Fianoo has denied reports that players are owed salaries from last season. The Miners had a turbulent season and some attributed their inability to defend the league title to the lack of financial motivation. ''As I speak to you now, we owe no player. The only players we owe are those who on trials hence not in the country,'' Fianoo told Nhyira FM. ''As at last Friday I signed cheques for the settlement of outstanding salaries and bonuses. I

Ghana Premier League returnees Great Olympics are working around the clock to secure the services of Hearts of Oak midfielder Emmanuel Sabahn Laryea. Laryea, 20, has been reportedly transferlisted by the Phobians despite player playing 20 games last season. Laryea is eager to quickly sort out his future before pre-season begins. Ghanasoccernet understands Olympics player-coach Godwin Attram has assured the player of regular playing time under his tutelage and the talented midfielder has

Ghana FA vice president George Afriyie has confirmed there are proposal for Congress to consider playing a 20-team league next season. A league expansion from 16 to 20 would mean the bottom three clubs at the end of last season will not relegated. Tema Youth who have an outstanding case with Dreams FC over the latter's use of an ineligible player during their the Division One League two seasons ago. They will be joined by the three promoted clubs Elmina Sharks, Bolga All Stars and Great

Veteran coach Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie is on admission at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after suffering a stroke. Ghana FA vice president George Afriyie and member of the FA medical committeee Jonathan Quartey paid him a visit on Thursday. Reports in the local media say the former Black Stars coach was rushed to the Stroke Unit of the hospital earlier this week after he was struck by the illness. Afranie has qualified Ghana's youth teams to FIFA World Cup finals including winning