Ex-Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has tipped the Black Stars to end a 35-year wait for an African crown. The four-time African champions have secured a sixth straight semi-final berth after beating DR Congo 2-1 in their quarter-final clash on Sunday. The Ghanaians will take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in their penultimate clash on Thursday. And ex-Ghana star Augustine Arhinful has backed the team to win the ultimate. I am tipping Ghana for the ultimate glory after their

Ghana Coach Avram Grant has revealed his team needed to count on their experience against DR Congo after securing the needed results to progress to the semi-final. In the absence of captain Asamoah Gyan, who is nursing an injury, the Ayew brothers Jordan and Andre found the back of the net to hand the Black Stars a coveted place in the last four. In the first half we did not play well but we were very solid. We lost two good balls and they used them for counterattack and could have scored,

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is set to return for Thursday's semi-final clash against Cameroon in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Gyan, 31, missed the side's 2-1 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an injury. But he is expected to return to the pitch ahead of the crucial tie against the Indomitable Lions on Thursday. The Al Ahly attacker is Ghana's all-time leading top scorer with 49 goals from 99 appearances. By Patrick Akoto  ...

Kotoko captain Amos Frimpong is eyeing an explosive start for his side ahead of the start of the Ghana Premier League. The Porcupine Warriors host Liberty Professionals in their opening clash on Sunday. Kotoko lost 2-0 to West African Football Academy (WAFA) in their opening clash last season. But captain Amos Frimpong is eyeing a positive start.   We have struggled to beat Liberty in the last two games weve played with them," he is quoted by sportscrusader Ive heard

Watch video of Augustine Okrah first goal for Al Hilal as they beat Al Rabta Kosti 4-0 in the Sudanese Premier League on Monday. Okrah's goal was the last for the Crescent who strolled to a comfortable win at home. His compatriot Abednego Tetteh, who bagged in brace in their league opener, did not find the back of the net. Augustine Okrah debut goal for Al Hilal. pic.twitter.com/EOXQu5OhVR Ghanasoccernet.com (@Ghanasoccernet) January 31, 2017...

Ghana international Mubarak Wakaso is getting close to a return to Spanish League after a frustrating spell with Panathinaikos in Greece. UD Las Palmascould haveWakaso Mubarakwho was a hit during his time on loan withe club. The tough tackling midfielder is in camp with the Black Stars but there are reports that he is not ready to return to Greece football. Wakaso played for Las Palmas last season but failed to sign a long term contract, deciding to move to Panathinaikos instead....

Ghana coach Avram Grant is under siege to drop unpopular goalkeeper Razak Brimah ahead of his side's semi-final clash against Cameroon in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations following his vituperative attack on critics. Brimah's broadside which contained the F-word has angered local fans in an unimaginable heights. The Spain-based goalkeeper, who has made just two appearances for Cordoba, has become the chewing stick for angry fans who are demanding for ultimate punishment. Brimah's

Ivorian striker Alexandria Kouassihas agreed terms to join Hearts of Oak subject to his International Transfer Certificate. Kouassi, who last played in Morocco but had his contract terminated, will put pen to paper to a three-year deal. He scored the Phobians only goal against Division One League side Okyeman Planners in a pre-season friendly. Hearts of Oak have already signed Malik Akowuah, Robert Sowah Addo, Bright Lukman, Ben Mensah, Daniel Kodie, Joshua Otoo, Henry Jay Lamptey and Anthony

Hearts players have boycotted training over five-months unpaid salaries, just days before the start of the Ghana Premier League, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal. The players refused to turn up for training on Tuesday over claims of unpaid salaries. Hearts have been in self-denial over lack of financial warchest which has crippled the team. Hearts will take on Inter Allies in their opening Ghanaian top-flight league on Sunday.  ...

Ghana striker Jodan Ayew admitted he failed to control his emotions after scoring in the side's 2-1 win over DR Congo to secure a semi-final berth in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The 25-year-old opened the scoring for the Black Stars with a thumping strike before his brother Andre scored the match-winner. The Aston Villa striker, who has often been criticized for his lack of profligacy, admits he felt emotional.   It is an important win for the players, the Coach, the FA

Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah retracted his apoplectic response to fans criticisms which has gone viral. The Cordoba man's broadside contained the F-word as he hit back at fans who questioned his competence. Brimah posted the video on his Facebook page and it was quickly shared by thousands in Ghana. Hours after it gained currency, the Spain-based goalkeeper deleted the video and came back with a retraction. The statement read: ''I have reflected over some comments I made

Ghana striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom has completed his one-and-a-half year loan move to Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade. The 23-year-old moves from Italian Serie B side Latina where he managed to score three goals in 16 appearances. He passed a medical on Monday and shortly afterwards took to Twitter to show appreciation to his former club. ''My deep appreciation to @UsLatinaCalcio & @crvenazvezdafk for the new career opportunity. 100% committed to working hard 4 Red Star Belgrade,''

The Ghana FA is under mounting pressure to punish unpopular goalkeeper Razak Brimah over his stinging and vitriolicattack on local critics. He will find out later on Tuesday whether he faces an FA punishment for his foul-mouthed irresponsible F-word outburst that has ruffled feathers in the West African nation. Brimah has been in the news for all the wrong reasons after he launched a sensational tirade targeted at his critics for questioning his competence. The second-choice Cordoba shot-stopper

Genoa midfielder Isaac Cofie is facing spells on the sidelines after suffering an injury in last Sunday's 3-3 draw at Fiorentina. Cofie was replaced after 32 minutes by Adel Taarabt as Genoa earned a point at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The Ghana international has been a favourite for head coach Ivan Juric and handed more game time. Cofie has made nine appearances for the 15th-placed team in the Italian Serie A....

Swansea City are set to complete the signing of Ghana striker Jordan Ayew today (Tuesday) from Aston Villa. The 25-year-old is expected to follow in the footsteps of his brother Andre who left to join West Ham United. Swansea manager Paul Clement has confirmed a deal to sign the former Marseille attacker will be done on Tuesday for a fee rising to 5m, with Swans defender Neil Taylor going the other way.   Clement said: "Hopefully he can follow in his brother's footsteps.

Augustine Okrah scored his first goal for Al Hilal as they beat Al Rabta Kosti 4-0 in the Sudanese Premier League on Monday. Okrah's goal was the last for the Crescent who strolled to a comfortable win at home. His compatriot Abednego Tetteh, who bagged in brace in their league opener, did not find the back of the net. But the former Bechem United striker provided an assist in the demolishing exercise....

Cameroon players refused to train on Monday in Gabon over bonuses row. The Indomitable Lions are demanding bonuses that are in dimension to their performance in the quarterfinal against Senegal where they stunned the favourites 5-4 on post match penalties. Reports from the camp indicate that Hugo Broos men are demanding 12 million CFA francs per player as a qualification bonus for the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively. The government had offered the players 10 million CFA francs