Christian Atsu is adamant Newcastle United have the mental strength to overcomeBrighton after his side drew 2-2 against Bristol City over the weekend. The Magpies were far from convincing after rallying from behind to pick a point in front of their home fans against the relegation-threatened side at St James' Park. Next up for United is a trip to pacesetters Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday night, before visiting in-form Huddersfield Town on Saturday and then promotion-chasing Reading

Former Ghana U-20 star seidu Salifu enjoyed another stellar performance when his side played against Jerry Akaminkos Eskisehirspor in the Turkish division one. Salifu anchored the midfielder with Mahatma Otoo playing upfront though he was unable to find the goal that would give his side all three points on the day. Salifu, is enjoying his football again after leaving his Tunisian outfit club Africain and later Adana Demirspor. The Ghanaian duo joined the Turkish side this summer and

Leading French sports equipment and sportswear company Decathlonis set to open West Africas largest sports store in Accra in April this year. The store will be located at the Junction Mall in Nungua, Accrafrom a 1,245 square meter area. They have over 3,000 products across 40 sports ranging from popular sports such as football, basketball, swimming and cycling; to lesser known sports such as archery, hiking, kayaking and so on. Decathlon will provide a football pitch, table tennis area,

Eleven Wise coach Thomas Ampomah has promised to cut rivals Hasaacas to size in Wednesday's Sekondi derby in Zone III of the Division One League. The Monkeys have four points from two matches after a 2-1 win over Fijai Real United in their opener and drawing 1-1 with Bibiani Gold Stars. Hasaacas suffered a 2-1 defeat at Karela United on Sunday after a 1-0 win at home against Wassaman at home. Wise claim they have the upper hand over their perennial rivals ''There will be something

Ex-Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson wants Ghanaians to forgive current No.1 Razak Brimah for his aberration at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Brimah took to Facebook to insult his Ghanaian critics ahead of the team's semi-final showdown with eventual winners Cameroon. The Cordoba player wrote a letter to apologize and was later fined by the Ghana FA for breaking the team's code of ethics. For many, Brimah should be banished from the national team but Kingson wants the young goalkeeper

Wa All Stars coach Enos Adipah feels his side did more than the 2-1 defeat to Hearts of Oak in Accra suggested. The defending champions made a jerky start in their title defence by losing their opener after four weeks. Ivorian import Alexander Kouassi profited from a defensive blunder to score the opener for Hearts but Richard Arthur levelled. Thomas Abbey then snatched the winner to give the Phobians their first win over the Wa-based side at home in three seasons. ''It was a

Dunkwa United and Karela United and B.A United maintained their 100% records in the Division One League. Dreams FC posted a 2-0 win over Nania FC at the Dawu Park to return to winning ways after drawing their opener with Mighty Jets. In Zone III, Vision FC secured a slim 1-0 win over former Premier League side Heart of Lions. MATCH DAY II RESULTS: ZONE I STEADFAST 0-1 B.A. UNITED TECHIMAN CITY 1-0 NEA SALAMINA UNITY FC 2-0 GUAN UNITED KINTAMPO FC 3-2 DARK HORSES BEREKUM ARSENALS

Former Ebusua Dwarfs captain Stephen Aidoo has grated the Ghana Premier League and likened the standard of play to a 'school game'. The rugged centre-back believes there is enough quality players in the Ghana top-flight any longer. He drew his conclusion after watching Dwarfs draw 1-1 with Hearts of Oak last Wednesday at the Cape Coast Stadium. Aidoo posted on his Facebook page: '' The standard is low. Like watching a school game.''...

Hearts of Oak fully deserved 2-1 win over WA All Stars on Sunday, according to head coach Frank Nuttal. Hearts fought hard to their first win of the season as the bettered nemesis WA All Stars at the Accra sports stadium much to the delight of fans. Stand in captain Thomas Abbey scored the winning goal on 87 minutes after Richard Arthur had cancelled out Alex Kouassi first half strike. Nuttall who was taking charge of his third game since joining the clubs admits the champions gave them a tough

Hearts of Oak coach Frank Nuttall is delighted with the output of Alexander Kouassi who deputized for Cosmos Dauda. The Ivorian was handed a starting role and he justified his selection by scoring the opener in the 2-1 win defending champions Wa All Stars. It was a well-struck effort from Kouassi who also provided the assist for the winning goal scored by Thomas Abbey. Nuttall says Kouassi was exemplary and a reflection of how his boys are ready to punch above their weights. ''First

WA All Stars striker Richard Arthur has praised the Hearts of Oak central defensive pair of Inusah Musah and Vincent Atinga for producing a superb performance to aid the Phobians claim victory at the expense of his side. Arthur, albeit, scoring lauded the defenders for making life extremely difficult on the day. He was closely marked by Inusah and Atingah. @HeartsOfOakGH has a brick mounted defense, Inusah and Atinga gave me great opposition. Thank you Ben Mensah for the gift am grateful.

Hearts of Oak midfielder Daniel Kodie was named the man-of-the-match in the 2-1 win over Wa All Stars. The mercurial midfielder controlled the game for the Phobians and he was adjudged ahead of Alexandre Kouami, who scored and created another for Thomas Abbey. Kodie flickered in and out of the game but when he got into his groove, he made the Phobians tick. The former Liberty Professionals midfielder is slowly finding form and confidence at the right time as he dovetailed with Malik Akowuah

Hearts of Oak picked up their first win of the season at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday in the 2-1 success over champions Wa All Stars. Ivorian import Alex Kouami Kouassi shot the Phobians into the lead but striker Richard Arthur levelled. Captain Thomas Abbey restored Hearts lead and bagged the much-needed points to get their campaign back on track.  ...