Liberty Professionals wunderkid Latif Blessing wants to win the MTN FA Cup Best Player Award. Blessing, 20, was a key cog in George Lamptey's squad which reached the semi-finals of the competition this year. The youngster has been hugely tipped to win the top individual award and he feels he's done enough to clinch the accolade. I am very happy to be nominated, it makes me feel my hard work has been notice, he spoke to Kasapa FM. I am looking forward to win the award because it

Ghana Premier League newboys Elmina Sharks are closing in on winger Michael Oppong Aboagye after agreeing a fee with parent club Sky FC, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The 22-year-old will sign a two year deal with the newcomers in the coming days making him the fifth player to join Kobina Amissah's side. Aboagye bagged five goals and provided six assists on-loan at BA United in the Division One League. He emerged most valuable player in six matches last term. Asante Kotoko were

The Ghana League CLubs Association has postponed the start date for the pre season G6 tournamnet. The six-team tournament was scheduled to start on 05 November but will now be played on 13 November. ''The clubs pleaded for the postponement because they felt they had just started pre season and needed some more time before taking to the field,'' a GHALCA source told GHANASoccernet.com This year's tournament involves league champions Wa All Stars and runners-up Aduana Stars,

Ghanaian striker Ema Boateng scored two first-half goals to help LA Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 in the MLS elimination round playoff on Wednesday. His first was recorded in the 26th minute after dribbling into the center of the box, bounced off one RSL defender and maneuvered through at least three others before beating goalkeeper Nick Rimando with a low right-footed shot toward the far post to give the Galaxy a 2-1 lead. Boateng eluded defender Demar Phillips as he curled toward the goal,

Ghana striker David Acam is very optimistic of victory against Egypt in next month's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Alexandria. The odds are against the Black Stars who made a poor start to their campaign by drawing 0-0 with Uganda at home whilst the Pharaohs beat Congo 2-1 in Brazzaville. But Accam, despite being a bit-part player of the team, believes the current set up has the qualities to pull a surprise on 13 November at the Borg El-Arab Military Stadium. "Of course is a very

Rahim Ayew says his brother Andre Ayew's return to the pitch ahead of time is a sign of how he is tough mentally. Andre returned to the pitch for the first time in two months as his West Ham United grabbed a 2-1 victory over their London rivals Chelsea at the Olympic stadium. For me I am not surprised by whatever Andre does these days he has a strong mentality and that has always been the case, Rahim told GHANAsoccernet.com His has been able to work hard and return to the pitch ahead

On-loan Asamoah Gyan wants his side Al Ahli to continue their winning spree after in the league three straight wins. Gyan has contributed in their early success story by scoring two goals in three goals. The Red Knights travel to Al Shabab on Friday and the Ghana captain captain want to maintain their winning habit. ''At the end of the day we should make sure we win and thats what were doing right now, said Gyan. ''It's very, very important for the team. We've

Third-tier Sky FC youngster Emmanuel Sosu Anarfi is close to joining United Arab Emirates side Al Khaleej Sports and Cultural Club, GHANASoccernet.com can report. The midfielder had an excellent season as a loaned player at BA United in the GN Bank Division One League. He made 20 appearances for the second tier side managing three man of the match awards. Al Khaleej Sports and Cultural Club is a first division club in UAE. By Nuhu Adams...

Aduana Stars have planned to steal a march on Asante Kotoko by signing their target Gideon Waja for next season, GHANASoccernet.com can disclose. The West African Football Academy midfield maestro has been promised a bumper deal if he agrees to join the Dormaa based outfit ahead of the Porcupine Warriors. The intelligent midfielder was very instrumental last season for the Academy side helping them to finish sixth on the log. He is known to be one of the best passers in Ghana currently.

Watch video of Ghana international Baba Abdul Rahman scoring an own-goal in Schalke's 3-2 win over Nuernberg in the German Cup on Wednesday. The Chelsea loanee was left guttered when he put the ball in his own net in the 59th minute to pile pressure on his side who had taken a commanding 3-0 lead. Watch video of the goal below...

Ghana received a massive boost on Wednesday night when fit-again midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah returned to action for Juventus as they trashed Sampdoria 4-1 in the Italian top-flight. Asamoah return means he will be fit for Ghana when they face Egypt next month in the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier in Alexandria. The 27-year-old came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute to replace Mario Lemina as he made his return to the pitch. He played for eight minutes, helping the side to maintain their

Ghana striker Majeed Waris scored but Lorient exited the French League Cup on Wednesday as they lost 3-2 at Rennes. He beat Benot Costil from the penalty spot following a Sylvain Armand handball to halve the deficit. Brazilian Pedro Henrique opened the scoring from pointblank range in the 16th minute and Wesley Sad added the second just before the hour. Wesley Lautoa equalised in the second minute of injury time after Costil missed a long free-kick. But in the 95th minute, Pedro Henrique

Ghana has been handed a huge boost ahead of next month's crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt as star midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah returned to action from injury on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old climbed off the bench in the 82nd minute to replace Miralem Pjanic at the Juventus Stadium in Turin as the Old Ladies posted a 4-1 win over Sampdoria. Asamoah was hauled off during a Serie A win over Palermo after suffering a sprain knee. Ghana coach Avram Grant would have the

In order to keep players in shape and to keep their forms, the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana have organised a football match for out-of-contract players at the Ajax Park on the University of Ghana campus on this morning. The out-of-contract players will play against a combined strong Ghana Premier League and Division One League select side at the famous field where Hearts of Oak hold their training sessions. The game will be played at exactly 8:00am. Throwing more light on