The arrival of Rashid Sumaila has undoubtedly infested the Al Gharafa side with the spirit of winning as they have added league leaders El Jaish to their list of victims. The relentless Ghana defender, powered 10-men Al-Gharafa to pick all three points away at the Ad-Doha Sports Stadium. El Jaish were favourites before the game following the magnificent performance which has seen them reside on top of the league table in comfort. But the result oriented Rashid Sumaila powered his side to
Dutch Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen and ADO Den Haag are in a tag of war over highly-rated Ghanaian youth forward Felicia Lovette Ofori, Ghanasoccernet.com has learnt. Lovette, 21, is currently limited to team B action at Sparta Rotterdam II where he's been scoring classy goals. The talented forward scored a spectacular drive on Saturday under the watch of scouts from Den Haag and NEC Nijmegen. Sparta appear unwilling to graduate the promising striker to their first team squad. NEC
Ghanaian born defender Gideon Jung has revealed that he is improving g steadily at German Bundesliga side Hamburg SV after struggling to maintain his first team selection. The Ghanian born who has played for Germanys U21 side joined Hamburg in 2014 but was sent to the Team B where he made 23 Appearances before returning to the Bundeliga side. Upon his return in the new season, Gideon has had consistent playing time with The Dinosaur and says he is improving steadily match after match. With
While many expected acting Hearts of Oak Managing Director Vincent Sowah-Odotei to relinguish his position at the club due to his new political life, the ambitious MP-elect for La Dadekotopon insists he has unfinished business at the club. The tough-talking football administrator has been overly criticised for the dwindling fortunes of the former Ghana champions since assuming office as a chairman of the club's Strategy Committee and subsequently the acting MD but he insists he will combine
MP-elect for La Dadekotopon and acting managing director of Accra Hearts of Oak Vincent Sowah-Odotei has poured cold water of fears the incoming government will witch-hunt the Ghana Football Association insisting there will be peaceful coexistence. The Ghana FA had a torrid time under the outgoing administration with many of the ministers of sports always fighting the federation. But the acting Hearts MD who has been elected to the Parliament of Ghana says the incoming administration with work
Black Sharks goalkeeper Gideon Adjei has been singled out and recognized for his discipline and exceptional performance in the 5-4 defeat to Egypt. The 20-year-old who received a TECNO Phantom II mobile phone was passed fit to play just before the deadline for submission of teams on Wednesday. He was given the all clear after a scan following his injury against Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Officials said the scan was precautionary and that the player is not in any danger. In the match against
Uganda coach Milutin Sredojevic has explained his decision to play a European side Slovakia in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations next month. The exhibition match will be played in Abu Dhabi on 08 January three days before facing Ivory Coast. Slovakia are expected to field a strong squad including Martin Skrtel,Marek Hamsik of Napoli and Al Gharafa winger Vladimir Weiss. Sredojevic believes the Slovenski sokoli (Falcons) build the technical awareness of his team, and give them a feel of playing
Local Black Stars defender Joshua Tijani is on the verge of signing for Nigerian side Enyimba International FC. According to multiple sources, the local Black Stars player will pen a two-year deal. The former Sekondi Hasaacas and Wa All Stars defender has been out of contract since the end of the Ghana Premier League 2015/2016 season. He was a integral figure in Ashanti Gold SC's league winning season in 2014/2015. By Nuhu Adams...
Newcastle United midfielder Mohamed Diame was impressed with Christian Atsu's display in the 2-0 win over Wigan. The Ghana international climbed off the bench to seal victory for the side at St James' Park. And midfielder Mohamed Diame, who opened the scoring, hailed the impact of the Ghanaian. "Christian did well to bring his legs into the game for us, and he did well to get the second goal," he told the club's official website "When he came on he gave us runs
The Captain Sand Super Eagles, Isiaka Olawale, says the teams next match against Ghana is a must win. The Nigerian team lost in their game against the Ivory Coast and will be hoping to do great in the game against Ghana. Cote de Ivoire have always been a tough side, Isiaka Olawale They have deprived us of winning COPA Lagos twice. Our group is a tough one honestly. As it is now, we must beat Ghana, if we must qualify for the World Cup. It is very important that we win and we are ready; we
Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris is delighted to have regained his scoring form. The 25-year-old, who plays for French side Lorient, has peaked at the right time. Waris has scored in the last four games to end an eight-month goal drought. And the Ghana international is excited over the turn of event. I feel very good. We're playing pretty well right now but we have to win more matches. Now it is very important to quickly take the three points of victory, he told the
Hearts of Oak are reportedly close to signing Togolese striker Abdul Yaro Nafiu. Reports in Ghana have claimed the Phobians will finalize the deal in the coming days. The Togolese is currently in Ghana where he has been training with the side with a view of firming up personal terms. Hearts are desperate to win the Ghana Premier League crown next season after playing catch-ups since 2009....
Newcastle manager Benitez has consistently kept mute on the long-term future of Ghana winger Christian Atsu. Atsu, 24, bettered his stocks after scoring a remarkable finish for the Magpies in their 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic on Wednesday. The Ghana international, who climbed off the bench, never disappointed as he capped a incredible display with the second goal. The long-term future of the loan Chelsea wideman has been hugely as pressure mount on the Toffees to make the deal permanent.
Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai is backing the Super Sand Eagles to beat Ghana to reach the semi-finals of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations. They drew their opener and lost 3-1 penalties to Ivory Coast on Wednesday night. "I won't say because the Super Sand Eagles lost to Ivory Coast they won't qualify for the next round," Rufai told Completesportsnigeria.com. "It was a tough game, Nigeria and Ivory Coast are two top beach soccer teams in Africa, so I'm
Egyptian outfit Al Masry are expected to ship out Ghanaian defender Wilson Akakpo in January, GHANAsoccernet.com understands. The 24-year-old is deemed surplus to requirement and has been told to look elsewhere. The former Berekum Chelsea defender has been excluded from camp amid talks of finding him a new club in the winter. Al Masry are keen to dispense with the services of the West African, who renewed his contract in 2015. His current deal runs out until 2018 but appears his contract
Techiman City FC schemer Baba Mahama says he is ready to don the Asante Kotoko colours if negotiations are successful. Both clubs are at the advanced stage over the transfer of the talented midfielder but the interest from Aduana Stars has threatened his move to Kumasi. Mahama scored four goals for the Techiman side in his debut Ghana Premier League season. "I am ever ready to join Asante Kotoko and play for them next season. Officials are still negotiating the deal. I'm waiting
Ghanaian striker John Antwi is almost certain to leave Al Ahly in January, reports in Egypt have claimed. Antwi, 23, is reported to be unhappy over lack of playing time in recent weeks. The Ghanaian striker is also reported to have been frozen out at the club for unknown reasons. Now Egyptian websites are reporting the striker will leave in the winter to free their books. Al Ahly have received offers from several top-flight clubs in the North African country but the player prefers to
Black Sharks coach Daniel Kotey Neequaye has blamed poor officiating for 5-4 defeat to Egypt on Wednesday. It was a second successive defeat in Group A of the 2016 Beach Soccer Nations Cup. Kotey told Completesportnigeria.com: "Let me congratulate the Egyptians for the win, but the officiating was very bad. We would have won the game but for poor officiating. There is nothing we can do, it is football, we will take it like that. "I understand when someone make mistakes, but there
The Vice President of the Ghana Football Association George Afriyie says the recommendations of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry barring him from associating with any of the national teams is now dead and buried. The Presidential Commission of Inquiry set up by outgoing Ghana President His Excellency John Dramani Mahama after Ghana's disappointing outing at the 2015 World Cup to investigate the happenings recommended that the Black Stars Committee Chairman be banned from any national
Former Youth and Sports Minister Hon. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo has advised incoming Sports Minister under newly elected president Nana Akufo Addos administration to cooperate with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as it is the best way to develop the Sport. Pelpuo appears not be impressed with Outgoing Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye who has had a very rocky relationship with the Football Assocaition which has contributed to the national teams decline. According to Pelpuo whoever is given the nod
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