Ismaily star Emmanuel Osei Banahene found the back of the net but that could not prevent his side from losing 2-1 defeat to Misr El-Maqasa at the Ismailia Stadium on Thursday. Banahene opened the scoring on five minutes to put the Dervishes in front for his third goal of the season. But Ahmed Abdelzaher levelled for Misr El-Maqasa on 23 minutes via a spot kick. Misr El-Maqasa snatched the winner through Paulin Voavy at the death....

Dreams FC have refused to appear before the re-constituted Appeals Committee on the rehearing of their case with Tema Youth. Tema Youth secured a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) against the Ghana FA to have the case against Dreams FC reopened for fielding an unqualified player Cudjoe Mensah in the Division One League two seasons ago. But Dreams FC's Administrative Manager Ameenu Shardow justifies the club's decision to boycott the arbitration process because its

The Chief Executive Officer of Berekum Chelsea Football Club Ralph Gyambrah has blamed negative media reportage for the decline of Ghana football insisting it drives prospective sponsors away. Reports in the media have indicated that the Berekum-based Premier League side is being put up for sale due to the handlers inability to secure funding for the club following the departure of Mr. Alex Kyeremeh. But Gyambrah insists the sporting media should be blames for clubs' inability to secure

Egypt based Ghanaian striker Nana Poku could be in line for a Black Stars call up ahead of the World Cup qualifier with the Pharaohs on November 13. The in-form Mirs Elmaqasah striker has bagged in four goals in the qualifiers of this year's Caf Confederation Cup as his side made their debut. Poku scored 14 goals last season in the Egyptian league and placed second on the goal king chart. The 2010/11 Ghana Premier League goal king could be a key figure as Avram Grant looks to hatch a

Former Ghana President John Kuffour has backed the Black Stars to settle the current challenges in the team and continue to qualify for the World Cup in Russia. President Kuffour boosts the record of being the first president to help the Black Stars qualify for their maiden World Cup in Germany 2006. Individually, our players are as good as you can find anywhere but the challenge is how to perform at a team, Kuffour told Citi-Sports The players are drawn from different clubs with limited

According to multiple reports in the local media, Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) have secured Forever Active Boost (FAB) Energy drink as the headline sponsor for their flagship competition, G6. The Energy drink manufacturing firm has agreed a deal with GHALCA to sponsor this years completion which has been postponed to November 13 to allow clubs involve prepare very well. Premier League champions Wa All Stars, Aduana Stars, Bechem United, Medeama SC, Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak

Sudanese outfit Al Khartoum Club are interested in signing WAFA SC captain Martin Antwi, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The military-owned club coach by former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah want to bolster their rank for next season. Antwi is available on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with the Academy side. But Al Khartoum face competition from Ghana Premier League duo Aduana Starsand Hearts of Oak. "Yes, it's true I have been contacted by coach Kwesi

Ghana U17 assistant coach Nurudeen Ahmed has confirmed holding talks with newly-promoted Premier League side Bolga All Stars. Ahmed has been without a club since leaving Aduana Stars after only three matches into last season. ''It is true, Bolga All stars have contacted me, but nothing has been agreed between us. We just started negotiations,'' Ahmed told footballmadeinghana.com ''Currently I am in Kumasi, and my concentration is on the National under 17 now as we

Ghana international striker Patrick Twumasi has won the Kazakhstani Premier League with Astana. Twumasi, 22, aided his Astana side to clinch their third league title after a goalless draw game with Okzhetpes on Tuesday. The top scoring Ghana international has been influential for the Club throughout the season aiding them to the Group stages of the UEFA Europa League. Despite having a game in hand, Astana have been able to amass 72 points, 4 points more than second place Kairat. Twumasi

Owner and bank roller of King Faisal football club Alhaji Grusah has petitioned the Chief Justice of Ghana Her Lordship Georgina Wood to help settle his case against the Ghana Football Association. King Faisal have been contesting their Premiership status for the last two years and Alhaji Grusah wants an end to the tussle. I have been unhappy with the attitude of the high court judge. What am hearing is, the owner of one of the teams is involved in this case as a judge so things are being skewed

Ghanaian female football star Elizabeth Addo has extended her contract with signs contract extension with Swedish side Kvarnsvedens IK. Elizabeth, 23, committed her future to the side a few months after joining them from Hungarian giants Ferencvrosi. The influential Black Queens player scored 5 goals in 8 appearances for Ferencvrosi will be at the Kvarnsvedens until 2018. Elizabeth is expected to join the Black Queens as they prepare for next months Africa Womens Championship in Cam

Aduana Stars have confirmed their proposed move for coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has collapsed. The 46-year-old was believed to be closing in on a move to join the Fire Club ahead of the new season. But the Japanese has decided against taking the job in the West African country after receiving mouth-watering offers from Asia. Aduana Stars deputy spokesman Amo Gyamfi has confirmed the deal is off. It is true that Aduana contacted Coach Kenichi Yatsuhashie to come and take over the coaching

Ghana Premier League and Division One League clubs are to apply for a license to participate this season. They must have been asked to take necessary steps in applying for a Club license on or before Wednesday, 09 November at the Ghana Football Association secretariat. This means clubs who fail to meet the specifications will not be allowed to compete in the elite and second-tier divisions. This directive is in accordance with Article 6(6) of the GFA Club Licensing Regulations which states

Kaizer Chiefs winger George Lebese has hailed the impact of assistant coach John Pantsil on his growing career. The influential Amakhosi attacker has been impressive for the side in the past three seasons. The 27-year-old has featured in every game for the side this season and scored two goals in the process. And the winger, nicknamed"Griezmann has lauded the impact of ex-Ghana defender John Pantsil. "Of course consistency is what Im striving for every player does. Its always

Ghana's Black Princesses proposed trip to Papua New Guinea is up in the air with the Ministry struggling raise funds for the young ladies. The head of the team Mas-Ud Dramani has admitted they are facing challenges to give the girls worthy opposition ahead of the crack World Cup campaign next month. We were expecting to have left here on the 28th but as I speak to you, the authorities have not spoken to us about our going, the former Kotoko coach told Starr Sports. So we have decided

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez hopes to rely on in-form Ghana winger Christian Atsu ahead of their 're-loaded' Championship clash against Preston North End on Saturday. The 24-year-old was instrumental for the Magpies in their 6-0 demolition of the Lancashire side in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. The two sides go at each other again at theDeepdale Stadium with Preston North End expected to avenge the heavy defeat. Im really pleased to see Mitrovic, Diame, (Christian) Atsu, or even

The Managing director of newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Great Olympics, Fred Pappoe has vowed to work hard to ensure the club maintains its Premiership status. The former Premier League heavy weights were relegated two seasons ago but have found their way back in the midst of the big boys. The division one league is horrible. You go against all odds to keep yourself up and qualify for premier, Pappoe told Asempa FM You always have to fight prevail and I hope Great Olympics do not

Ghana midfielder Enoch Adu Kofi has won the Swedish Championship title with giants Malmo FF with two games to spare in thespring-fall Allsvenskan league. The 26-year-old played full throttle for Malmo in their 3-0 win atFalkenberg to win a record 19th League title at theFalkenbergs IP on Wednesday. Second-placed Norrkoping lost to Elfsborg and dropped seven points behind Malmo in the league table with six points left to play for. Jo Inge Berget, Mattias Svanberg and Alexander Jeremejeff

The Opoku Nti-led management team will hand Asante Kotoko stop-gap coach Michael Osei a permanent deal if they are retained by the club's owner Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Osei was named stop-gap after David Duncan was told to step aside seven matches into the season. He led the club to fifth place in the league and that is deemed satisfactory by the club. "The management of Kotoko is grateful to coach Micheal Osei for his wonderful job done in the last seasons league and it is our decision

Ghana and Newcastle winger Christian Atsu has confirmed a general perception that the English Championship is much more difficult than playing in the English Premier League. The on loan Chelsea winger has settled well at Tyne side and is beginning to fulfill his potential. Atsu however admits that the rigor of the English Championship is more intense than that of the English Premier League. The Championship is very difficult compared to the Premier League, he said I think Im really adapting