Tamale Glory Stars FC have become the fourth club from the northern regional capital to take part in the 2016/17 GN Bank Division One League following their stupendous qualification on Sunday afternoon. The Tamale-based side won all three matches in the final round-robin stage to top the standing, beating the likes of Mole Nationals, Sankara Nationals and STK Stars. A 2-1 win over Mole Nationals FC saw the in-form Glory Stars securing qualification without tasting a defeat in the competition
Football the world over has been characterised by various levels of controversy but what happened in Ghana football on Friday night could be classified as a first degree controversy. Awards were given to undeserved persons while those who fought with valour and dedication, those who strived hard to achieve and those who deserved to be awarded were ignored. Many people left the Banquet Hall with disappointment written on their foreheads, ready to open up to the media and blast. I was personally
Two unnamed French Ligue 1 clubs are keen on capturing in-form Al Gharafa defender following his stupendous [performance for the club, the players club has confirmed. According to Al Qadsia, the players club, his agent has confirmed to them that he has received offers from two Ligue 1 clubs and have opened negotiations with them. Other reports in the Kuwaiti and Qatari media have also linked the Ghanaian to a number of big clubs in the Qatar Stars League on a permanent move. Sumaila, 23,
In a shocking turn of events, head coach of the Local Black Stars Maxwell Konadu was snubbed by the leadership of the Premier League Board during the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League awards. The Local Black Stars coach who doubles as the deputy coach of the Black Stars was conspicuously missing at the event to the shock of many as he watched almost every league match played last season. Many wondered why the head coach of the local side of the senior national team responsible for selecting players
Nominations have opened for the 3rdAnnual Ghana Sports Excellence Awards 2016, one of the most eagerly-awaited events on the local sporting calendar. The Annual Ghana Sports Excellence Awards present the general public an ideal chance to nominate Ghanaian sportspeople, coaches, administrators, sports media, and other stakeholders worldwide. "This is a great chance to recognise that success - both on the local and national stage - and to say thank you to all Ghanaian sports personalities
There is no doubt that Raphael Dwamena is the most in-form and consistent Ghanaian player in Europe but Alanyaspor's Nuru Sulley has stolen the show as the most consistent Ghanaian center back in the top league in Europe, a search conducted by Ghanasoccernet.com has revealed. Talking of the top leagues, the survey took into consideration the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, French Ligue 1, Turkish Super Lig and the Portuguese Premira Liga. Of
The 2015/16 Ghana Premier League Awards Night took place at the State House Banquet Hall in Accra on Friday 16th December 2016. Take a look at the award winners...
Wa All Stars swept the highest number of awards at the 2016 Premier League Board awards, walking home with the goalkeeper of the season, coach of the season, CEO of the season and club of the season but controversially, none of their players was nominated for the player or defender of the season. Latif Blessing emerged the king of Ghana football and will reign for the next twelve months as Kwasi Donsu and Abdul Basshiru could not wrestle him for the award. Hearts of Oaks Inusah Musah was awarded
AIK Stockholm star Ebenezer Ofori could gatecrash Ghanas squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after being named in the Swedish leagues Team of the Season. The skillful midfielder scored three goals in 27 league appearances as AIK finished second in recently concluded season. Ofori signed off the season by scoring the third goal in the 3-1 win over Kalmar last month. The 21-year-old was crowned the best midfielder of the league last season when he tallied 27 appearances. According
Liberty Professionals forward Latif Blessing was crowned the Most Valuable Player in the Ghana Premier League for the 2015/16 league season. He robbed off competition from Medeama SCs Kwasi Donsu and Abdul Bashiru of Dreams FC. Latifs award was overly applauded by all for his stupendous performance for Liberty Professionals which saw him scoring 17 times to emerge goal king. He again emerged player of the match on 18 times, the highest ever by any player in the history of the Ghana Premier
Ghanaian midfielder Isaac Cofie says their mid-week win against Fiorentina should be the starting point to get their season back on track. Cofie has recently gotten back into the Genoa team and his return has coincided with the teams impressive victory against Fiorentina. "It is not a random victory, we work hard every day.Tonight is an important success against a strong team " Cofie said after the game Tonight is an important success against a strong team.We always do the performance,
Ghanaian striker Derek Asamoah waiting to see if he has a future at Carlisle United after impressing in his short stint at the club. Derek Asamoah is keeping his fingers crossed over his future at Carlisle. The 35-year-old marksman has just one more game left on his two-month deal Saturdays clash with Yeovil - after which his fate will be decided,according to the News & Star. ...
The Black Stars will be heading to the Dubai for their preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Gabon next year. The Stars finished second in Equatorial Guinea and will landing in Gabon seeking to end a 35-year-old for the trophy they have won on four occasions in the past. The team will hold a residential camping in Ghana before leaving to Dubai to continue preparation for AFCON tournament in January 2017, Afriyie told Kumasi based Adehye FM On the issue of budget,
Madina Republicans striker Abdul Rahim Razak has landed in Italy to complete his move to Serie A side Atalanta, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The 17-year-old had successful trial in September where he made his athleticism and goal scoring skills count. He was scouted by agent Oliver Arthur and his ArthurLegacy Sports Management Limited. ''I am happy to get a career for another promising talent. We (ArthurLegacy) gave them the opportunity and they grabbed it so Im happy,''
Former Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez has hailed the impact of Christian since his arrival at Tyne wear. Atsu has been a useful sub and added goals to his trickery making him one of the first cards to be called on by the highly experienced Rafael Benitez who is bent on bring Newcastle back to the English Premier League. I think that we said last week that Atsu was working very hard, and Im really pleased with the goal that he scored. He tries to do the things that the team needs, but at
Claudio Ranieri has hinted Jeffrey Schlupp could finally leave the club in January with West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa waiting to pounce on the versatile Ghanaian. Hamburg-born Schlupp was the subject of a failed 10m bid from West Brom in the summer but the Baggies have retained their interest in the player, who has made 140 appearances for the Foxes. The Ghanaian has grown frustrated by his lack of game time and is said to be agitating for a move elsewhere to gain more playing time.
In a sad turn of events Black Queens head coach Yusif Basigi has revealed that despite achieving a lot with the senior female national team, he have never received any salary since 2011. The overwhelming neglect experienced by the womens game has compelled them to combat for bonuses and allowances with coaches salaries never paid. Havent won three National Womens League trophies with Hasaacas Ladies, an All Africa Games Gold Medal in 2015 and a Bronze Medal winning feat at the just ended 2016
Football enthusiast and former Chairman of the Ghana Boxing Federation Moses Foh-Amoaning has slammed Black Queens coach Yusif Basigi for cautioning his players on lesbianism publicly insisting it can affect the psyche of the players. The Black Queens coach had earlier disclosed that lesbianism is an unavoidable act in every facet of human endeavor but called on the players to desist from that. Lesbianism happens across the globe in womens football team, it is a big problem and very worrying.
Aduana Stars skipper Godfred Saka has revealed that hes had offers from clubs in Italy and Paraguay but he is yet to decide where to go. Saka said "I've received offers from Italian and Paraguayan clubs who wants to sign me". "These offers were received through agents and I'm keen on considering them," he added. Saka, a right back who is also able to play as a right winger, has resisted several offers from various foreign clubs in previous moves but appears set to move
Former Hearts of Oak trainer Kenichi Yatsuhashi has ruled out coaching in any country in West Africa following his shock and early exit from Nigeria Professional Football League side, FC Ifeanyi Ubah. Kenichi terminated his contract with Ubah, citing interference by club officials after the Anambra Warriors suffered two defeats on the trot. "It came to the position where I feel my next destination is not in Africa, except South Africa and countries in northern part of Africa,"
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