In a massive display of confidence and a demonstration of readiness to handle the top Ghana coaching job, former Black Stars skipper and Asante Kotoko coach Golden Boy Abdul Razak has officially submitted his application for the vacant Black Stars coaching job on Monday afternoon. Razak is the first local coach to have officially jumped into the ring for the contest of who becomes the next Ghana coach. He submitted the application himself at the FA Headquarters in Accra around 1:30pm. The

Medeama youngster Rashid Nortey finally made his first appearance for the Yellow and Mauves in their 3-2 defeat to Liberty Professionals. Nortey, joined last years CAF Confederation Cup contestant this season and is expected to follow in the tradition of becoming a maestro of a midfielder like Akwasi Donsu and now departed Malik Akowuah. His debut however did not go according to plan as his side lost ground in the league by falling to a 3-2 defeat in Dansoman.  ...

Bechem United striker and former Ghana Premier League goal king Amed Toure has played down talks of returning to Asante Kotoko with recent reports that he is eyeing a return to the club. According to the Burkinabe international, his career with the Reds came to an end last season and does not envisage returning to the Kumasi-based side. Toure who nearly signed for Kotokos bitterest rivals Accra Hearts of Oak two years ago ended up re-joining the Porcupine Warriors for the third time insisting

As he continues to visit the African continent, FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will put the continent as a priority in his plans going forward. The president was speaking during his visit in Uganda following his visit to South Africa and Zimbabwe last week as he engages the continent on football matters. "I decided to make Africa a big priority since I came to office last year. I started this by appointing an African woman as the Fifa secretary general in Fatma Samoura," said

Ghana international Solomon Asante again grabbed an assist for his Congolese side TP Mazembe when they beat Don Bosco over the weekend. The Ghanaian is enjoying some sort of a renaissance this year after pulling the strings to ensure his side picked up all three point against nemesis Don Bosco. Asante, diminutive yet hard working went through three players before serving the ball on the plate for Traore to finish. Daniel Nii Adjei lasted 45 minutes while Yaw Frimpong was unused by the Ravens.

President of FIFA Gianni Infantino paid a visit to Ghana on Monday where he held a closed door meeting with the President of the republic Nana Akufo-Addo. He also took time to meet the President of the Ghana Football Association, the executive committee of the GFA and some members of the Ghanaian media. GHANAsoccernet.com was at the airport to bring you pictures of his arrival during the august visit.  ...

Sulley Muntaris wife Menaye Donkor has revealed her husband has promised never to go in for a second wife even though his religious beliefs allows him to marry more than one wife. According to the former beauty queen, before they got married, they had a discussion about polygamy and Muntari assured her that she was going to be his only wife. Sulley is always home and I know what I have at home. He hasnt come to tell me that he wants to marry a second wife despite being a moslem, Menaye told

Ghanaian striker John Antwi scored his second goal of the season for Misr Lel Makasa in their 3-3 stalemate against ENPPI in the Egyptian Premier League over the weekend. Antwi rescued his side as they looked set for defeat by scoring late to earn a point at the Petrosport Stadium in Kattameya. The former Dreams FC attacker has been in good form this campaign, producing the goals when it matters most for his club. The 25-year-old is on loan from giants Al Ahly.  ...

Ghanaian striker Mohammed Anas was on target for Free State Stars as they lost 2-1 against Maritzburg United in the South Africa Premier League over the weekend. Anas scored grabbed a consolation goal for Free state stars after Evans Rusike and Ebohang Kgosana Maboe has raced the home side to a two goal lead. The 22-year-old was making his fourth League appearance for the Club since switching over from Meritzburg United. He was substituted in the 87thminute by Gabonese attacker Allen N

Ex-Hearts of Oak striker Sheriff Deen has joined Zambian top-flight side Lusaka Dynamo on a two-year deal, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The hugely talented attacker joins the Southern African side as a free agent. The prolific goal scorer spent a season in Ethiopia where he featured for Dashen Beer, scoring nine goals in 17 matches. The former Great Olympics star has had an extensive rsum on the African continent having featured for Algerian outfitCR Belouizda. He is expected

Ghanaian duo Daniel Agyei and James Kotei impressed heavily for Simba FC in their 2-1 win over rivals Yanga in the Mainland Premier League derby at the weekend. GHANAsoccernet.com brings you images from the two in-form Ghanaian players.        ...

Ghanaian midfielder James Kotei was crowned man of the match as Simba rallied from behind to beat sworn rivals Yanga 2-1 in the Tanzanian derby over the weekend. The 23-year-old proved the pivotal player for the Street Boys as they fought from a goal down to win a breathtaking derby at the National stadium in Dar es Salam. The Ghanaian has been on cloud nine since he joined the side as a free agent last December. He has been outstanding throughout the campaign and continues to gain several

Former Hearts of Oak and former Asante Kotoko coach David Duncan could throw in his CV for the Black Stars coaching job after refusing to rule himself out of the job. Duncan is without a job since leaving Kumasi Asante Kotoko in 2016 and is seen by many as one of the qualified home based coaches to take the job. "I believe the people running our football are not foreigners, therefore it's time to reason that in the breath local coaches can do the job," Duncan told Accra based Happy

Hearts of Oak beat Accra-based Division Two side Lenient FC 4-0 on Monday in a friendly. Cosmos Dauda scored two goals in the opening 10 minutes of the game whilst substitute Agbashi Dotse also scored a brace in the final 10 minutes of the game. The game was specially for players who were not involved in yesterday's 2-1 win over Wa All Stars. Players who featured in Sunday's league match had a recovery session....

Former Ghana coach Otto Pfister has been appointed the head coach of the Afghanistan. The German has signed a one-year deal with the Afghanistan Football Federation. Pfister will now oversee Afghanistans attempt to book a spot at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup when the third and final round of qualifying gets underway next month. ''After the resignation of former coach Petar Segrt, we tried to hire a good coach and we were able to reach an agreement with Pfister,'' AFF President

Ex-Medeama goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe has signed a two-year deal with Zambian top-flight side Lusaka Dynamo, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The highly-rated glovesman joins the ambitious Zambian side as a free agent. Tagoe spent six seasons with the Ghanaian side where he excelled heavily, winning three major trophies. He is a hugely popular figure and a cult hero at the club with an enviable disciplinary record. The hugely talented custodian played an influential role for Medeama

Ghana goalkeeper Daniel Agyei starred as Simba FC recorded a 2-1 win over rivals Yanga in the top Tanzanian derby at the weekend. Agyei, 27, stood in-between the sticks as the Street Boys rallied from behind to beat their sworn rivals in front of a 60,000 fans in Dar es Salam. The former Medeama and Liberty Professionals glovesman pulled off a couple of brilliant saves as his side coasted to victory and increased their lead at the top of the table. Just four minutes into the game, Novart

The President of FIFA Gianni Infantino has arrived in Ghana and will hold a closed door meeting with Nana Akufo-Addo. The World football governing body's boss will be meeting the President of the republic of Ghana H. E Nana Addo Dankwah to discuss football related issues in Ghana and ways the government and FIFA can foster to ensure sports development in the country. The Swiss national will also visit the GFA headquarters where he will meet federation officials and staff of the organisation.

Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Ocran has joined American third-tier side Real Monarchs on a 10-months contract. Ocran, 20, joins from Ghana League champions Wa All Stars. The exciting youngster has joined the American side for an undisclosed fee. "It is true that he [Emmanuel Ocran] has joined Real Monarchs and we wish him all the best" an official of Wa All Stars is quoted as saying by Kickgh. ''He will be missed in our squad this season because he was influential in our team

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has arrived in Accra today on a one-day working visit. He touched down at the Kotoka International Airport on Monday morning. Infantino is set to meet the President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwah to discussfootball matters. He will meet stakeholders of the Ghana Football Association later in the day....