Former Hearts of Oak winger Ollenu Ashitey is confident he will do well when he seals his move to rival club Asante Kotoko. Often, players have struggled cross-carpeting between the two biggest clubs in the country. Ashiety, who failed to extend his contract with Hearts, has been training with the Porcupine Warriors but yet to pen a contract. ''I know the challenges that players of Hearts and Kotoko encounter when one crosses carpet to the other but I know with Gods intervention

MLS side Montreal Impact have announced Ghana striker Dominic Oduro has signed a two-year contract extension with the club. Oduro, 31, has re-signed for the side despite public overtures from Sporting Kansas City. "I am very happy to come back with the Impact, where I have enjoyed a lot of success with the club as well as individually and found more consistency and connection with my teammates," said Oduro. "I also have a strong connection with the fans which made my decision even

Ex-Ghana captain CK Akunnor has asked Avram Grant to name a crack squad capable of ending a 34-year wait for an Africa crown ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The former Chelsea manager is expected to name his provisional squad this week. The Ghana FA has been forced to quash circulating names purported to have emanated from the Israeli. There have been calls on the former Portsmouth manager to freshen up his squad ahead of the continental showpiece in Gabon. The four-time

Injured Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muniru has unleashed a monster Jeep while on holiday in Italy. The 24-year-old, who plays for Romanian side Steaua Bucureti visited his brother, Sulley Muntari. And the former CFR Cluj midfielder took to Twitter to share images of his new 'baby' given to him as gift from Muntari. Thank you Milan Italy 🇮🇹next to unknown destination#AllBlack! pic.twitter.com/wzlBnsfoo0 Sulley Muniru (@MuniruOfficial) December 19, 2016  

Former Ghana Under-20 captain Lawrence Lartey wants to play for the Black Stars at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The 22-year-old, who is currently on the books of Ajax Cape Town, has impressed heavily since he joined the South African side. The ex-Ashantigold centre-back has been a key cog of the Ajax Cape Town squad and feels he's done enough to merit a national team call-up. "There is time for everything so i hope my performance will be able to attract a national team

Wa All Stars CEO Oduro Nyarko says his side are determined to defend the Ghana Premier League title next season. Nyarko, who was adjudged Best CEO for the just ended season, is aware they will be a target for many teams but have planned to survive. He claims the Northern Blues have made the requisite signings to remain competitive and avoid the curse of champions. Watch Oduro Nyarko's interview with Viasat 1's Muftawu Nabila:  ...

Kotoko players will visit the Kumasi 'Special School' as part of their annual Christmas event on Tuesday. They will join the under-privileged kids at Asokore Mampong to interact and share goodies. Executive Board chairman Dr Kwame Kyei will lead the delegation.   We find it extremely important to undertake such an event. The Christmas season is here and the best we can do for ourselves and for the people we live with, is to show love in the simplest possible ways club

Africa legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha today (Monday) at the El-Wak Stadium paid a courtesy visit to the Clubs training. The StarTimes and German Bundesliga ambassador used the opportunity to meet the playing body and Technical team, as well as Management members. Desmond Abuga got the chance to meet his mentor and saw his dream come true as he had some football skills with the maestro himself. Okocha had quick talks with head coach Prince Owusu and discussed variety of issues relating to football

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez are seeking to sign midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek as a replacement for Christian Atsu who will be on international duty in January. The Magpies will lose the 24-year-old to the African Cup of Nations for a period of four weeks. The situation has alerted Spaniard to launch an ambitious bid for the Chelsea midfielder to pluck the loophole expected to created by the absence of the Ghana international. Atsu, on loan from Chelsea, is expected to be a key

Insiders raided the home of Patrick Twumasi, the Ghana striker has claimed. Twumasi and his young family were attacked after armed robbers raided their home in his native country on Monday. The FC Astana striker, who was left 'shaken' by the ordeal, suspects an insider hatched the plan.     The robbers took away $10,000 and Ghc40,000 and they came in with a lot of weapons, he told Starr FM. I thank God that no member of my family got hurt. They made away with

Kotoko captain Amos Frimpong has confirmed holding talks with Nigerian giants Enyimba FC. The People's Elephant wrote to Kotoko requesting for the services of the versatile full-back ahead of the new season. Frimpong impressed heavily for the Porcupine Warriors where he scored eight goals in 26 outings. And the experienced right-back has confirmed holding talks with the West African powerhouse.   It is true I have been talking to them, they contacted Kotoko and the management

Former Nigerian superstar and Bolton Wanderers midfielder Austin Jay Jay Okocha has called on the Ghana Football Association to use the StarTimes broadcasting deal for the Ghana Premier League to secure more sponsorship for the league. According to him, the FA could use the deal to lure more sponsors on board to offer the clubs better financial assistance in the league. Im so glad not just because StarTimes have taken the initiative to bring the Bundesliga to us here in Africa, but also because

Ghanaian midfielder David Atanga has returned to Red Bull Salzburg following the premature termination of his loan deal atFC Heidenheim. The 19-year-old failed to secure a regular playing time at the club, forcing the German side to terminate the deal. The former Ghana Under-20 midfielder made only four appearances for the side during the difficult loan spell at the club. And the Ghanaian youngster has returned to his parent club Red Bull Salzburg to continue with his development. Atanga

The Ghana FA has presented a 'blank budget' to the country's sports ministry ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon , the federation spokesman has confirmed. The Ghana FA are keen on erasing the erroneous corruption charges leveled against the association over the years. The FA has been accused without basis of inflating figures regarding the Black Stars and are bent on laying the cards bare.   The Ghana federation has been involved in a prolonged dispute with

Ghana midfielder Joseph Alfred Duncan could be available for Sassuolo ahead of the side's Seria A league clash against Cagliari on Thursday after returning to injury. The 23-year-old is back at the Stadio Ricci training after recovering from an injury. The Ghana international missed the side's 1-0 home defeat to Inter Milan on Sunday. But he could be in frame for a return to the team after returning to full scale training. Sassuolo travel toStadio Sant'Elia to face Cagliari

Nigeria legend Austin Okocha has urged compatriot John Obi Mikel to seek a new challenge away from Chelsea. The 29-year-old has struggled to break into the Blues first team this season and he is ready to find a new club. The Nigerian international has struggled to command regular playing time under manager Antonio Conte. And Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha has advised the midfielder to look for a new club away from Stamford Bridge. "In my personal view I think he must seek a new challenge

German second-tier side FC Heidenheim have confirmed parting ways with Ghanaian midfielder David Atanga by mutual consent. The club ended a premature loan deal for the former Ghana youth midfielder after he failed to impress largely due to recurrent injuries. Atanga could only make just four appearances for the side since he joined on loan from Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg. "David is a talented player, but unfortunately he was not able to get through as hoped for, and he had no

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has put his long-term plans on hold as he tries to help Newcastle United win promotion to the Premier League. Newcastle have an option to buy the winger when he loan from Chelsea expires at the end of the season. Some fans have started the campaign for the club to convince the player to extend his stay at the Magpies. But Atsu is not thinking beyond their next game at Burton Albion as he battles to hold down a regular place in Rafa Benitezs team. We cant predict

Schalke boss Markus Weinzierl has praised Baba Rahman who was in a beast mood in his sides 1-1 draw game against Freiburg over the weekend. Rahman who joined Schalke on loan from Chelsea will be playing in his 13th league game against Hamburg this evening and his boss says the players quality has left him with a headache. I was able to bring a lot of quality from the bench and that is why we had a point, Weinzierl said ahead of the Hamburg game We will see if we will start him tomorrow but

Iconic former Nigerian skipper Jay Jay Okocha says Tony Yeboah who enjoyed a glittering career both in Germany and England is the greatest Ghanaian footballer of all time. I will say my best Ghanaian football of all-time will be Tony Yeboah, Tony was a great guy, he said. I have played with lots of players but Tony was exceptional, he always do a magic even when there is no hope. With Tony in the team you are assured of a goal in every match, he will just pop up out of nothing and get you