Ghana winger Wakaso Mubarak scored a sensational half-volley for Granada as they coasted to a 2-1 home win over Deportivo Alaves on Wednesday. The 26-year-old put the relegation-threatened side into a 38th minute lead when he fired in a cracking drive from outside of the box. Spanish star Isaac Cuenca topped it up 8 minutes after the interval to cushion the lead until the visitors reduced the deficit in the 57th minute. The goal is Wakaso's first for Granada since he joined them in the

Ghana international Wakaso Mubarak netted the opener for Granada and helped them to a deserving 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves in the Spanish La Liga on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old put the relegation-threatened side into a 38th minute lead when he fired in a cracking drive from outside of the box. Spanish star Isaac Cuenca topped it up 8 minutes after the interval to cushion the lead until the visitors reduced the deficit in the 57th minute. The goal is Wakaso's first for Granada

Black Stars shot stopper Fatau Dauda kept a clean sheet in his maiden Nigeria Professional Football League game for his new side Enyimba as they were held at home to a goalless draw by Shooting Stars SC. Dauda pulled three magnificent saves to deny the visitors a goal in a game that the home side dominated. Enyimba could have stolen the win when Fatau's tailor-measured long kick landed in front of their striker who chose to shoot wide instead of scoring. The wasteful Enyimba side failed

Watch the goal scored by Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng as he helped the Canaries to frustrate Real Madrid to a 3-3 draw on Wednesday night. The 29-year-old scored from a Jonathan Viera assist in the 59th minute to put the Canaries into a 3-1 lead before Cristiano Ronaldo conjured a magic to score two late goals to end the game in a draw. The former AC Milan and Schalke 04 ace has now scored 7 La Liga goals for the middle-placed club. Boateng outpaced Marcelo after a long searching

Suspended Ghana international Kevin-Boateng scored to inspire Las Palmas and frustrate Real Madrid to a 3-3 draw in front of their home fans on Wednesday night. The 29-year-old scored from a Jonathan Viera assist in the 59th minute to put the Canaries into a 3-1 lead before Cristiano Ronaldo conjured a magic to score two late goals to end the game in a draw. The former AC Milan and Schalke 04 ace has now scored 7 La Liga goals for the middle-placed club. Boateng outpaced Nacho after a long

The entire Black Stars backroom staff are yet to be paid their bonuses one month after the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Assistant coach Gerald Nus has taken to the media to demand for unpaid bonuses owed him after tournament. JamaicanFitness coach Jamie Lawrence is also unpaid to highlight the teething financial problem confrontingauthorities. But Ghana FA spokesman Ibrahim Sannie Daar has revealed the entire backroom staff are unpaid. We are aware that Gerald Nus is still in

The Ivory Coast FA has approached Morocco boss Herv Renard who has also been targeted by Ghana and South Africa to takeover the coaching role of their national teams. This comes just one day after Ghana FA revealed that they will also headhunt in their quest to find the replacement for Avram Grant. This means the GFA could contact the Frenchman to take charge of the squad even though he is currently in charge of Morocco. Ivory Coast have reached out to their former coach Renard to take over

The Ghana Premier League match between Ebusua Dwarfs and Medeama at the Cape Coast Stadium has been moved back to Monday instead of Sunday. This is because the venue has been booked for a national programme as part of the Ghana @60 celebrations. ''It is true the match has been postponed, as part of Ghanas 60th anniversary there will be a program at the stadium as we usher in the celebration,'' he told sportscrusader. ''The stadium is not hosting any church program

Kotoko have been boosted ahead of Elmina Sharks clash on Sunday after captain Amos Frimpong returned to training. Frimpong, who broke his right wrist during the side's opening 2-1 win over Liberty Professionals two weeks ago, returned to full scale training on Wednesday. He has recovered from the setback and should be in line to face the debutante in Kumasi. Kotoko are joint leaders with Aduana Stars in 10 points from four games....

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has named a strong 25-man squad that includes England based trio of listed goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho for this months friendlies againstSenegal and Burkina Faso. The German coach handed a maiden call-ups to Germany based forward Noah Joel Bazee and Holland based defender Tyronne Ebuehi who will join up with the squad for the first time. Youngster Victor Osimhen, record top scorer at the FIFA U17 World Cup, returns to the Super Eagles after

Wa All Stars continued their jerky start to the season after drawing 1-1 with new entrants Elmina Sharks on Wednesday in their first home league match. The defending champions were hoping to get their title defence back on track but were pegged back a determined Sharks side. Richard Arthur gave the home side the lead in the 11th minute when he connected home Kelvin Andoh's low cross. But Sharks came fighting back Prince Boateng snatched the equalizer goal to ensure they newboys remained

Hearts midfielder Malik Akowuah remains defiant about his side's chances against Aduana Stars on Sunday. The Phobians travel to Dorma this weekend hoping to record their first away win. The capital-based side are third on the table after picking six points from four games. However, the face a daunting task against the league leaders who appear to be in fine form. But Hearts midfielder, Malik Akowuah, who swerved Aduana to sign for former African champions, remains buoyant about their

A member of Ghana's coaching staff at this year's Africa Cup of Nations has reported the FA to the Spanish embassy and warns he will escalate it further by informing FIFA over his unpaid salary. Video analystGerard Nus is staging a sit-in protest at a hotel in Accra in a row over his salary. The Spanish has reported the matter to his country's embassy in the Ghanaian capital to intervene in the episode which has gained international attention. He has refused to fly to his native

Ghanaian youngster Philemon Akomeah has joined Bulgarian outfit PFC Slavia Sofia. The midfielder joins from Northern CypriotsideMormenekse. "I have signed a deal with them [PFC Slavia Sofia] and am happy to be here" he is quoted by kickgh. "It is great feeling for a player to join a big club like Slavia Sofia but I still need my fans support to excel here" The 21-year-old is available for selection ahead of the side's league clash against Samuel Inkoom's Vereya

Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso has shared an adorable photo of his family on social media. Wakaso, on loan at Spanish side Granada from Panathinaikos, is a father to four lovely kids. The former Celtic man is married to beautiful Nabuza Wakaso. The Ghana international is certainly a family man as he has continuously shown his love and faith in his family. They are based in Spain where Wakaso has enjoyed his football over the years.  ...

Black Stars management committee vice chairman Winfred Kwaku Osei has promised a new coach will be appointed before the start of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in June. A six-member search committee has started work to find Avram Grant's successor. They have been tasked to invite applications from interested coaches and also head-hunt a new trainer for the Black Stars. ''I t will before our next official match thats the next AFCON qualifiers in June,'' Osei

Celtic have confirmed defender Efe Ambrose has joined Scottish Championship side Hibernian on an emergency loan until the end of the season. The Celtic outcastunderwent a medical on Monday before the deal was confirmed. The 28-year-old made just two appearances under Brendan Rodgers in the Champions League qualifiers but has not even featured in the side's match-day squad since last summer. He has finally bee shipped out on loan after a similar move to Blackburn fell through. &nb

Defender Samuel Inkoom wants to use his short-term loan move to Bulgarian side FC Vereya to chart his way back to the Black Stars. The right-back marked his debut last Sunday by playing the final ten minutes of their 4-0 defeat to giants to Ludogorets. Inkoom believes more consistent displays can get him back into the national team. ''I believe that every coach has his game plan and Im Ghanaian who is really to help my Country,'' the former FC Basel player told Accra-based

Ghana winger Christian Atsu was on cloud nine on Tuesday as he provided two assists for Newcastle United in their comeback 2-1 win overBrighton and Hove to return to the top of the English Championship table. 🎥 NUFC TV: This is the moment that really mattered last night, but you can watch the FULL 90 minutes here now! 📺 https://t.co/Odmygi4nLr pic.twitter.com/pWLeGWUzzO Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) March 1, 2017...

Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi commiserated with the family of late legendary coach Sam Arday over his passing. The celebrated trainer and technical director of West African Football Academy died last month after a short illness. The Ghanaian FA supremo visited the family house of the deceased coach and mourned with them in Accra on Wednesday. @ghanafaofficial Prez Kwesi Nyantakyi visited family of the late ex #Ghana coach Sam Arday today to commiserate with them on his passing. pic.twitter.com/lEnDjEAUzL