Sometimes I wish I could write like an ordinary Ghanaian and not as a football writer be ause of my passion. But how will readers be able to distinguish my write-ups as a passionate Ghanaian and as a football writer? I wish they could. The news of Majeed Waris and Raphael Dwamena's drop from the Black Stars' final squad for the 2017 Afcon tournament is not only a big blow but also a demonstration of Avram Grant's poor understanding of the basic rudiments of the game. Some months

A veteran sports journalist says Nii Lante Vanderpuye is partly to blame for the NDC government's defeat at the polls because he sought to run football down instead of managing the sports ministry. Nana Ampomah, who worked with Vanderpuye at GBC for over ten years, said the militaristic 'patapaa' way he targeted the Ghana Football Association rather made his government unpopular. Speaking on Asempa FM, Ampomah wondered why President John Mahama appointed Vanderpuye to the post

Former Sports Minister, E.T. Mensah, has advised Black Stars to focus on winning the 2017 African Cup of Nations rather than thinking about bonuses. According to Mensah, longest serving Sports Minister, Black Stars will be rewarded well should they end the nations long wait for the AFCON title this year in Gabon. Ghana last won it in 1982 beating host nation Libya in the final. Ghanas disastrous campaign at the 2014 World Cup was partly attributed to the agitation by players over delayed payment

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) at their extra ordinary Congress held on Wednesday, January 4, honored some top personalities for their immense support and contribution towards the development of football in the country. The awards were categorized into Platinum, Diamond and Gold and were given to the following dignitaries for their contribution to the development of the sport and the association at large. PLATINUM Osagyefo Osadeayo Nana Agyemang Badu II and Agbogbomefia of the Asogli

Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda will represent a slight glimmer of delight to Nigeria who failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Gabon. Dauda received a late invite to replace Adam Kwarasey who will require a surgery to correct a stubborn back problem that has ruled him out of the Africa Cup of Nations. The former AshGold goalie will be participating in his fourth Africa Cup of Nations but will be one of the few players that will have the Nigerian name attached to them.

Schalke 04 youngster Bernard Tepketey will be playing in his first Africa Cup of Nations tournament despite playing in only one Bundesliga game this season. Tepketey will be playing in his first Africa Cup of Nations tournament after earning his debut call up. The 19-year-old was one of the surprise inclusions in the final squad and will be hoping to grab the opportunity with hands when the competition starts.  ...

Goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has joined the Black Stars at their UAE camping base after receiving a late call-up. The former Ghana No.1 arrived in camp early Thursday morning after being called up to replace injured Adam Larsen Kwarasey. The newly-signed Enyimba FC gloves man will train with the team later today to push to become first choice for the tournament in Gabon. Dauda is set for his fourth Africa Cup of Nations appearance.  ...

Omitted Black Stars players will leave the team's camping base in Al Ain, UAE. Istanbul Basaksehir midfielder Joseph Attamah, strikers Majeed Waris of Lorient and Raphael Dwamana of Austrian Lustenau were dropped on Wednesday. They will join their respective clubs for the second half of the season. Avram Grant evicted them from the provisional 26-man squad after two days of training in the Gulf. The Israeli will continue working with his final squad ahead of two warm-up matches against

Raphael Dwamena is a transfer target for some of the top clubs in Austria after his recent impressive showing at club level. The 21-year-old scored 18 goals for his club Austria Lustenau and his overall play was very impressive. His performance at club level recently earned him a call up to the preliminary Africa Cup of Nations squad though he did not make it the final 23 man squad. His inability to make it competition has however not dented his chances as clubs like Austria Wien has braced

Goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey will need surgery to correct a back problem which ruled him out of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Rosenborg player was named in the provisional 26-man squad but withdrew on health grounds. He has since been replaced by newly-signed Enyimba FC Fatau Dauda. GHANASoccernet.com understands the Norway-born will have to go under the knife to solve the problem....

Ghana FA chief Kwesi Nyantakyi has launched an astonishing attack on the out-going sports minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye describing his exit as 'good riddance', insisting his reign plunged football 'took a deep dive into the ocean'. Nyantakyi, in an uncharacteristic attack, boldly said the exit of Vanderpuye is a good thing for thecountry revealing his continued stay in office could have diminished Ghana's national teams under his watch. According to Nyantakyi, all the national

Striker Raphael Dwamena has enhanced his reputation despite failing to make Ghana's final squad to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Austria Lustenau player impressed when he trained with the team in Accra during the non-residential camping. His performance earned him a place in the provisional 26-man squad which travelled to UAE for training. Dwamena was dropped before the CAF deadline of on 04 January. The experience garnered is expected to boost his club career.  

Despite being over looked for the final Africa Cup of Nations squad fast-rising Ghanaian forward Raphael Dwamena is likely to benefit from being called up to the national team. The 21-year-old is seen as a shining light in Austrian football having impressed while playing Red Bull and now Austria Lustenau. The Ghanaian build on his reputation as one of the lethal Ghanaian finishers after scoring 18 goals in 20 league games for his club. He earned his debut call up ahead of the Africa Cup

Ghana will start their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations against Uganda in Port Gentil on 17 January in Group D in what is expected to be a cracker of a game: The Black Stars have already played against the Cranes this year in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier which ended 0-0 in Tamale early this month. Avram Grant and his boys will face Mali at the same venue five days later. Ghana's final group match will be against seven-time African champions and returnees Egypt on 25 January at the Stade

French side Lorient are delighted as their forward Abdul Majeed Waris will be available for the new year games after he was over looked for the Africa Cup of Nations. Waris was a surprise omission from Avram Grants team after he was asked to leave camp with immediate effect in Dubai after the Black Stars team was trimmed to 23. Waris will count himself unlucky after picking up an injury which denied him an opportunity to participate in the 2015 edition in Equatorial Guinea. The former BK

English side Fulham have confirmed that former star John Paintsil has returned to the club for an experimental trip. Paintsil, who is now assistant coach at South African giants Kaizer Chiefs, arrived at Motspur Park with four young players from Chiefs. A statement on the club website read: ''The Club can confirm that former player John Pantsil, now a coach with Kaizer Chiefs, will be spending some time at Motspur Park this month. ''With the South African outfit currently

No Black Stars player made it in CAF's Best XI and even on the substitutes bench for 2016. This is a damning verdict on the quality of players for the senior national team for the calendar. CAF named the top three nominees for the prestigious CAF African Footballer of the Year for 2016 Riyad Mahrez, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sadio Mane in the starting line-up. Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns, His club mates Khama Billiat and Keegan Dolly who helped

In-form striker Abdul-Majeed Waris and Austria second tier top scorer Raphael Dwamena were surprisingly dropped in favour of debutantes Ebenezer Ofori and Bernard Tekpetey in Ghana's final 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Gabon. Coach Avram Grant also axed Turkey-based midfielder Attamah Larweh who was part of the provisional squad named on Monday. This means the Black Stars will travel to the tournament with a squad dominated by players who played in the last