Kotoko thrashed lower division side Quarm FC 11-1 in a low-key friendly on Wednesday. Striker Kwame Boateng grabbed four goals with Obed Owusu and Emmanuel Gyamfi scoring a brace each. Ivorian Alex Kowame and Frank Sarfo Gyamfi were also on target for the Porcupine Warriors at the Adako Jachie Park. Interim coach Michael Osei used the friendly as a dress rehearsal ahead of the side's participation in the impending G6 mini-tournament which kicks off on Saturday....
Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of Liberty Professionals defender Anthony Nimo on a three-year deal. The youngster has signed the permanent contract following weeks of negotiation. The club has announced the capture of the defender who is expected to boost their squad ahead of next season. Nimo joins Joshua Otoo and Malik Akowuah, whose signing is still being contested by Medeama....
The international friendlies for the Black Queens of Ghana ahead of the 2016 Africa Women Nations Cup could be called off, GHANAsoccernet.com has gathered. Ghana were supposed to play their Ivorian counterparts on Friday and the Bayana Bayana of South Africa on Sunday but reports from the camp of the Queens indicate that the games could be called off. A source close to the Black Queens technical team revealed to GHANAsoccernet.com that the Ivorians were supposed to be in Ghana last night but
Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah has rated Jonathan Kodjia above compatriot Jordan Ayew as the best striker in the English Championship. Kodjia grabbed a brace in Villa's 2-1 win over Blackburn last weekend to increase his goal tally to five. And Ghanaian winger Albert Adomah has showered praises on the prolific Ivorian. I am biased but for me, he (Kodjia) is the best in the league," he said Jonathan is a great striker. Dont get me wrong, weve got other good strikers such as Gabby
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu is not worried about the threat posed by Egypt star striker Mohammed Salah ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Salah, who plays for Italian side AS Roma, has been identified as the real threat for the Ghanaian ahead of the epic clash at the Borg El Arab stadium. But Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu thinks otherwise. Everyone is saying Salah!Salah!Salah! but I dont think he is the only player for Egypt, they also have other players,
Former Ghana skipper Stephen Appiah is calling on the Black Stars players to concentrate and work hard to ensure they avoid a defeat in Egypt. The Stars are faced with a uphill task of avoiding a defeat while the Egyptian smell blood after they were shamelessly forced out of the World Cup qualifiers by the Stars a few years ago. But Appiah say they will be to keep their eyes on the ball if they want to emerge with a respectful score line. I am really looking forward to that game because
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Anaba was the star man for CD Eldense in their 1-0 defeat at home to Barcelona II. Anaba, 22, was the toast of fans with hi sublime displays from the heart of the park despite the side's defeat to the Barcelona B team. The ex-Kotoko intelligent midfielder has been a mainstay of the Eldense squad since he joined from Elche. The former Windy Professionals ace was a member of Ghana's Under-20 squad that won bronze at the 2013 World Youth Championship in Turkey.
Ghana midfielder Alhassan Wakaso is determined not to only add up to the numbers but let his football do the talking after earning his debut Black Stars call up. The energetic Rio Ave midfielder is looking to begin his international career with a bang after emerging as one of the most powerful midfielders in the Portuguese League. The 24-year-old who is the younger brother of Mubarak Wakaso is being monitored by a host of top European clubs following a monstrous season with the Green and Whites
Celebrated Ghanaian coach EK Afranie died under bizarre circumstances in Suhum on Wednesday. The former Ghana Under-20 coach died after the ambulance transferring him to the Okomfo Anokye Hospital in Kumasi was involved in a fatal accident on the Bonsu road. The body has been deposited the Suhum Government Hospital. Last month, he was admitted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after suffering mild stroke. ...
Tickets for Egypt's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Ghana have been sold out. The final few seats have been snapped up with reports even suggesting the tickets have been over subscribed amid security concerns. Egyptian authorities say there were no more tickets for the fixture at the Borg El Arab stadium in Alexandria expected to attract 75,000 spectators. The sell-out means that only chance to see the match will be on television. The seven-time African champions are under mounting
Ghanaian winger Quincy-Owusu Abeyie was on target for NEC Nijmegen in their 2-0 win over German lower division sideSV Hnnepel-Niedermrmter. The 30-year-old scored from a free kick with substitute AndreFomitschow scoring from a similar position at the Sportpark South in Groesbeek. The game was used as dress rehearsal ahead of their next Dutch top-flight league match. There will be no matches this weekend due to the international break. NEC line-up: Delle (Smits 46.) Heinloth,
Ebusua Dwarfs have confirmed the departure of coach Prosper Nartey. Nartey, a University lecturer took over from veteran JE Sarpong and guided the team to a 12th placed finish last season. The University of Cape Coast has opted not to continue his reign at the club to pursue his P.H.D programme. And the club's hugely respected Chief Executive Nana Aidoo has confirmed he has parted ways with the club mutually. "Yes it's true that he has left us. He wants to pursue academics,"
Andre Ayew says Sunday's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria is important match but adds it will not the Group decider. There is pressure on the Black Stars to win away and revive their campaign after an opening 0-0 draw at home with Uganda. Egypt are top of the Group E after rallying to win 2-1 at Congo Brazzaville last month. The local media have tagged this as a must-win but the West Ham United star has played it down. ''Well, must is a big word. Whether
Ghana have played Egypt 20 times in category A matches which includes international friendlies and competitive matches. The Black Stars have won six of those encounters with Egypt winning NINE and five matches ending in a draw. GHANASoccernet.com has chronicled 18 of those matches since 1970. 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier playoff second leg- [Egypt 2-1 Ghana] : Egypt managed to avenge that defeat but the win at the Cairo Stadium on November 19, 2013 could not guarantee qualification to Brazil.
In-form goalkeeper of GN Bank Division One League campaigners Okyeman Planners, Richard Attah has joined Ghana Premier League debutantes Elmina Sharks on a three year deal. Richard, 21, inked the three year deal with coastal club on Wednesday at the club's secretariat. The top shot stopper made 30 appearances in the season, 27 of which were GN Bank Division One League matches with three FA Cup matches. Richard kept 15 clean sheets in all matches, conceded 16 goals and scored two goals
Stand-in Ghana captain Andre Ayew says the players are in high spirits ahead of their crunch 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt on Sunday in Alexandria. The West Ham United star has been impressed with the level of training at the team's camping base in Dubai, UAE. There are no injury concerns after two days of training in the Gulf where they are to hatch a plan on how to stop the in-form Egyptians. Ayew, who missed Ghana opening dull 0-0 home draw with Uganda, is satisfied with
Watch how Egypt beat 2-1 in November, 2013 in the second leg of their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifierplayoff tie in Cairo. The Pharaohs had goals from Amr Zaki and then Hull City striker Gedo and Kevin Prince Boateng scored the consolation for the Black Stars. But the win was not enough to offset the first leg 6-1 defeat at the Kumasi Sports Stadium....
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is confident the Black Stars 'will teach Egypt a lesson' in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualifier even though he is not available to play for his country. The Black Stars travel to Alexandria for the Group E match without their inspirational captain after the UAE-based attacker was dropped from the Ghana squad. A thigh injury prevented the Al Ahli striker from being named in coach Avram Grant's squad for the game in Egypt. The Black Stars will also
Ghana coach Avram Grant has underlined the importance of bringing back fitness coach Jamie Lawrence to the Black Stars. Lawrence, an ex-Jamaica international, is expected to boost the conditioning of the players and maintain their sharpness. He arrived in the team's camp in Dubai at the weekend and has been training with the players especially those who lack game time at club level ahead of Sunday's test against Egypt. ''This is why Jamie [Lawrence]-the Fitness coach is here.
Watch video of Ghana's training session in Dubai as they prepare for their crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt. The technical handlers chose to train in the United Arab Emirates to have the peace of mind to train and prepare. Ghana started training on Tuesday and have been boosted by the arrival of UK-based Physical trainer Jamie Lawrence who has been working on the fitness of the players. Egypt-based TV station ON Sport visited the team's camp in Dubai on Wednesday:
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