Former Nigerian skipper Jay Jay Okocha who is in Ghana as an ambassador for StarTimes has revealed football has changed and that during his time footballers use to play just for the love of the game. Okocha who is regarded by many as the most talented of all African players who played in the English Premier League is of no doubt that football has evolved and money now is the moving power. When I was playing the money was not that much like now. But honestly if you have seen any of my play,
Many countries in Africa, including Ghanas group opponents for the 2017 Afcon have named their provisional squads for next months tournament but Ghanas coach Avram Grant, as usual, is dragging his feet with his squad. Reports from insiders at the headquarters of the Ghana FA have revealed that the list is expected to be named by the close of this week but there is a huge question. Grants squad has gotten a template which is an open secret now to every Ghanaian; his squad will always have a
Ghana winger Christian Atsu is hoping NewCastle United will secure a return to the English Premier League but has told players to eschew complacency and trusts them to keep any wild celebrations in check until the end of the season. Atsu has been key in Newcastles impressive campaign in the championship. They are on course to qualify leading the pack with 49 points after 22 games. I cant even comment on winning the Championship. We are not even finished playing the first half of the season.
Egyptian giants Zamalek have paid former striker Manuel Junior Agogo US$ 50,000 in a move to settle the dispute between the two parties. Two months ago, FIFA has ordered the White Castles to pay the former Ghana international 557,000 Euros or face a six-point deduction in the league. Zamalek appear to be co-operating now to avoid facing the wrath of the worlds football governing body. Agogo made a shock move to Zamalek from English side Nottingham Forest in 2008 after his impressive showing
The management of Asante Kotoko are thinking about appointing former midfielder Yusif Chibsah as a management leader. Growing believe in the club are that Chibsah is learned and will add professionalism and dynamism to the new Asante Kotoko. He has been in football scouting in recent years and played a significant role in the transfer Ghanaian youngster Daniel Amartey to Premier league side Leicester City....
Ghana Premier League star Gockel Ahortor is reported to have landed in South Africa to sign for a club. Ahortor is available on a free transfer after leaving Inter Allies where he scored six goals in the Ghana top-flight. According to report by Ghanasportsonline, the free-kick expert is set to sign for either Cape Town FC or Jomo Cosmos. Ahortor was linked with Hearts of Oak at the end of the season....
Asante Kotoko have mutually parted company with their kits sponsors Mafro Sports. According to the outfit sources, The Porcupine Warriors have decided to end their partnership deal with the Singapore based firm Asante Kotoko agreed a three-year deal with Mafro Sports few months ago worth $50,000 every year. It is said that the contract was terminated due to kotokos failure to patronise Mafro products. Kotoko are currently in search for a new shirt sponsor....
Asante Kotoko Executive ChairmanDr. Kwame Kyei and his management members visited the players and technical team in training on Monday evening. According to a report on the club's website, Dr Kyei and his team did not only observe their training session and advised them but announced and presented a decent financial package to them. The players and the technical team were unaware of Managements visit. They fully concentrated on their work even as the Executive Chairman; Operations Director,
Ghana and FC Astana forward Patrick Twumasi believes the robbery attack he suffered was instigated by someone close to him. The young forward was attacked by robbers at his East Legon residence and made away with valuable items. According to the young man he believes its someone close to him that tipped off the gunmen. 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
Uganda players began training on Monday for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon next year. The Cranes started gym work and have now been involved in drills supervised by head coach They will be training throughout the week and then will leave for Tunisia in the New Year. Uganda will also be in Dubai for the final leg of the training before facing Ghana on 17 January in their Group D opener. #AFCON2017: The early bird ........? @UgandaCranes in their morning drills .@MosesMagogo
Latif Salifu has begun training with AshantiGold fueling talks he is on the verge of signing for the Obuasi-based side. The 26-year-old is available on a free contract after terminating his contract with Ivorian side A.S. Tanda. Salifu, a former Berekum Chelsea player, was on the verge of signing for Hearts of Oak before leaving for abroad. AshantiGold have been quiet on the transfer market but would like to have the skillful player in their books. ....
International Football scout Kofi Bawuah has given strong signals that Liberty Professionals mercurial forward Latif Blessing cant travel to South Africa because his passport is in his (Bawuahs) custody. Reports in the media earlier this week indicated that the Ghana Premier League player of the season is set to join South Africa PSL side Ajax Cape town with the player confirming his medical on Friday. But according to Kofi Bawauh who liaised between the player and his representatives, and
Nigeria legend Austin Okocha is supporting the Black Stars to end their trophy drought by winning the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Ghanas last continental silverware was back in 1982 when they lifted the Nations Cup in Libya. But they have come close on three occasions where they were runners-up in 1992, 2010 and 2015. With the Super Eagles failing to qualify for the tournament, Okocha is tipping Ghana to win it this time. ''I have declared my support for the Black Stars
Ghana youth midfielder David Atanga has reverted to his parent club Red Bull Salzburg after terminating his loan deal with German Bundesliga II side FC Heidenheim. Atanga could not make the impact he had targeted after scoring 10 goals in 23 appearances for Liefering in the Austrian second-tier the previous season. Frequent injuries looks to have consigned the youngster to the bench as he could only manage four league appearances on one German Cup game. He will be looking to sign for a new
Nigeria legend Austin Okocha has named his former Eintracht Frankfurt teammate Tony Yeboah as his favourite Ghanaian player. The African duo made the Bundesliga side formidable as Okocha provided the assists and Yeboah banged in the goals. ''I will say my best Ghanaian football of all-time will be Tony Yeboah, Tony was a great guy, he said in Accra on Monday. ''I have played with lots of players but Tony was exceptional, he always do a magic even when there is no hope.
Dreams FC defender Abdul Bashiru has expressed disappointment at the Premier League Board for snubbing him for the defender of the year award in the 2015/16 PLB Awards. Inusah Musah of Hearts of Oak was voted the defender of the season but Abdul Bashiru says he deserved to have won it. Its very disappointing. How can I be nominated for the player of the year category and fail to even win the defender of the season? I am very disappointed, Bashiru said. The intelligent left back who played
Kotoko players and officials will celebrate Christmas a little earlier than December 25 when they join kids of the Garden City Special School, Asokore Mampong this morning. Also present will be Executive Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei to donate food items to the kids at 11am. ''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, the clubs
Wa All Stars trainer Enos Kwame Adepa has set sights on reaching the money zone of the 2017 Caf Champions League with his side following their splendid performance in the Ghana Premier League. The Wa-based side was recently voted the club of the season by the Ghana Premier League Board with Adepa emerging as the coach of the season. And he says he wants to reach the group stage of the top club competition on the continent. I have targeted getting into the group stage of the CAF Champions
Major League Soccer sideSporting Kansas Cityare set to scoop Ghana Premier League star Latif Blessing from the claws of South Africa side Ajax Cape Town as they prepare an official bid for mercurial Liberty Professionals attacker Footy-Ghana has reported. Latif who was recently voted the Most Valuable Player of the Ghana Premier League confirmed to Ghanasoccernet.com that he will be flying to South Africa on Friday to complete a medical with PSL side Ajax Cape town. But the sumptuous news trickling
Ghanaian youth midfielder David Atanga has prematurely ended his contract with German second-tier side FC Heidenheim after just six months at the club. The 19-year-old signed a one-season loan contract with the Bundesliga II side in the summer from Austrians giantsRed Bull Salzburg. However, the lack of regular playing time seems to have forced the youngster to abrogate the contract and seek opportunities elsewhere. "My dear fans friends and family in Heidenheim today, I announce
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