The newly formed West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has appointed Ghana's Yaw Ampofo Ankrah to head the media, communications and branding department of the body. This was confirmed on Sunday evening following a post tournament meeting of executives and pioneer founders. Ampofo Ankrah is widely regarded as the man who brought organised beach soccer to Ghana and initiated the formation of the Black Sharks, the National Beach Soccer team in 2013. Ghana also boasts of a national beach
Ghana winger Christian Atsu has given the clearest indication he could be seeking a permanent move at Newcastle United. The 24-year-old is currently on loan from English Premier League giants Chelsea. The Ghana international has peaked since he joined the Magpies after enduring difficult spells on loan at Everton and Bournemouth. The merry-go-round constant loan spell of the Ghanaian has not done little to mend his reputation and he wants to settle down quickly. Every year I keep moving
Inter Allies have tabled an official bid for Medeama defender Moses Sarpong, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The Tema-based side has enquired about the availability of the 19-year-old as they seek to freshen up their squad ahead of the new season. GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm Inter Allies are locked up in negotiation with Medeama regarding the left-back. Sarpong was a key cog of the Medeama side as they reached the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup this
Outgoing Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the payment of monies owed the national female football teams before January 7. The country's sports minister Nii Lantei Vanderpuye has revealed the Ghanaian leader wants to settle the outstanding arrears owed the Black Maidens, Princesses and Queens before he bows out of office. President Mahama is leaving office on January 7th after losing the Presidential elections to New Patriotic Party's Nana Akufo-Addo on December 7.
FIFA Ethics Committee member Justice Anin Yeboah has justified the importance of having legal brains to serve on the judicial bodies of the Ghana Football Association. There have been comments that the number of persons from the learned profession has contributed to the disputes in football. But His Lordship, has quashed such views saying they play a crucial role. ''When you see lawyers, the judges on the disciplinary committee and appeals committee, it is not that they are bringing
Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has revealed Randy Abbey and Fred Pappoe as being among his key advisors in his antagonistic and disastrous reign as Ghanas sports minister. Abbey and Pappoe, who were rumoured to be seeking to force Kwesi Nyantakyi out as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), are now confirmed by Vanderpuye to be among those who helped him to formulate the warpath policy against the federation. Vanderpuyes voluntary disclosure lends credence to the suspicion that his
Liberty Professionals will take on second-tier side Okyeman Planners in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday. The scientific soccer lads will engage the highly-rated Tafo-based side at the Car Reindorf Park in Dansoman. The two teams will use the game as a dress rehearsal ahead of the start of their respective leagues. The Ghana FA is yet to announce the date for the commencement of the Premier League and Division One League matches. ...
Outgoing Ghana's sports minister Nii Lantei Vanderpuye has rejected accusations he caused the humiliating defeat of the ruling National Democratic Congress in December's Presidential and Parliamentary elections. The tough-talking minister suffered misfortune after his party lost the Presidential elections but managed to retain his Parliamentary seat. Several prognosis have been made on the cause of the defeat of the ruling party including the frosty relationship that existed between
Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations squad will leave for pre-tournament camping base in Dubai on 02 January, GHANASoccernet.com. This will be after a five-day non-residential training in Accra starting 28 December. The Black Stars will camp in the United Arab Emirates to strategize on how to win a first Nations Cup title since 1982. Avram Grant will test the preparedness of his side by playing some friendly matches against Before the last tournament in Equatorial Guinea, ...
Ghana striker Patrick Twumasi and his young family were threatened after armed robbers raided their home in his native country on Monday. Twumasi, who plays for Kazakh side Astana FC, endured a hellish and nightmarish time during the horrific ordeal at his East Legon residence. The 22-year-old is currently in his native Ghana on holiday after helping Astana to clinch the Kazakh Premier League crown. The Ghanaian forward was unhurt but he and his wife are reported to be 'shaken' following
Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has advised clubs to help protect the sanctity of the Premier League next season. Often times, clubs officials have denigrated the top-flight with allegations of match-fixing and bribery. The integrity of the Ghana Premier League has been questioned severally and this has been identified as one of the things driving sponsors away. Nyantakyi has advised clubs to turn a new leaf in the upcoming season. ''Protecting the sanctity
Inter Allies have reached an agreement with Medeama regarding striker Abass Mohammed, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. Mohammed has been training with the Tema-based side ahead of his move to the club. The young striker impressed for Medeama during the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup where the Ghanaian side reached the group stage. He will be the first official signing for Inter Allies after they reached an agreement with Medeama. Medeama spokesman Patrick Akoto has confirmed
Kotoko goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi is reportedly closing in on a move to Premier League returnees Tema Youth. Antwi has endured a frustrating spell at Kotoko since he joined from Amidaus Professionals three seasons ago. He has been angling for a move away from the club after been told he has no future at the club. Kotoko are reluctant to release him despite telling him to look elsewhere. Fresh media reports are claiming Tema Youth are on the verge of signing him on a two-year deal.
Ghana youth international David Atanga has announced his departure from German outfitFC Heidenheim. The 19-year-old midfielder was signed from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in June this year. But the former Ghana Under-20 midfielder failed to impress, leading to the decision to part ways mutually with the club. He has taken to social networking site facebook to announce his exit from the club. "My dear fans friends and family in Heidenheim today, I announce that I have to leave
The Black Stars will start non-residential camping on 28 December in Accra to kick-start preparations for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. This is expected to be the first phase of their schedule to get in shape for the tournament which will start on 15 January in Gabon. It preceeds the team's pre-camping training tour in Dubai after New Year's Day. Ghana coach Avram Grant is yet to drop hint on whether a provisional squad or a final list of 23 players
The Ghana Football Association will organize an extra-ordinary Congress on 04 January to usher in the new season. A statement on the Ghana FA website read: ''Pursuant to Article 23.5.1 of the GFA Statutes, the Ghana Football Association will hold an extra-ordinary Congress on Wednesday, 4th January, 2017 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram.'' It is there that the start date for the Ghana Premier League will be announced and calendar for season announced...
Nigerian giants Enyimba FC will still sign former AshGold defender Tijani Joshua but want to be certain if he is the kind of player they want. Earlier reports indicated that the player had signed for the Nigerian club alongside Fatau Dauda but new developments mean he will have to undergo a trial first. He was a integral figure in Ashanti Gold SC's league winning season in 2014/2015....
Leicester City capped off a truly amazing year where they won a memorable English Premier League title to be named the BBC team of the season. Amartey played five games after joining the Foxes from Copenhagen while Schlupp enjoyed 17 games to help the team to victory. In other categories tennis star Andy Murry was named the Sports Personality of the year for the third time, Americas Simone Biles won the Overseas Sports Personality of the Year....
Wa All Stars striker Richard Arthur says he will jump at a move to Asante Kotoko if talks are positive. Arthur played a pivotal role in his sides historic feat of winning the Ghana Premier League. The former Tarkwa United player is said to be on the wish list of interim Kotoko coach Michael Osei. ''It is always a pleasing feeling when teams show interest in you. I have heard of Kumasi Asante Kotoko interest but it will be a dream for me to join the Porcupines,'' he told Ocsporsnews.com
Heart of Midlothian coach Ian Cathro pinpointed his side's 1-1 stalemate against Partick Thistle down to the injury suffered by Ghanaian midfielder Prince Buaben. Buaben, 26 suffered a calf injury during the clash and was replaced towards the end of the first half. The Ghanaian played a crucial role for Hearts, helping them to retain possession and maintain the upper hand. They took an early lead through but were pegged back after he was replaced. And coach Ian Cathrosays Buaben's
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