Midfielder Reuben Ayarna opened the scoring as his Finnish side Ilves beat ten-man KuPS 2 - 1 on Tuesday night in the Cup match. The 31-year-old put his side ahead on 33 minutes but the visitors raced to snatch the leveller through Ilmari Niskanen. But Ilves bounced back and Ariel Thierry Ngueukam scored the match winner on the hour mark....
Betway Ghana has announced that 23-year-old Kumasi resident, Kwame F is the proud winner of its Jumbo jackpot over the weekend after walking away with GHC 990,650. The earth-shattering win makes him the biggest ever winner in Ghana since Betway began its sports betting offering in Ghana almost one year ago. The Betway Jumbo Jackpot is made up of a set of three individual Jackpots: The Pick 15 worth GHC 1.6 million, the Millionaire worth GHC 9.2 million and the GHC 10 million Colossus Jackpot.
Asante Kotoko have confirmed an invitation from the Office of the President to play perennial rivals Hearts of Oak on 01 May 1, 2017 in Accra in a friendly. The match, its part of activities marking Ghanas 60th independence anniversary, would be played on a home and away basis. A portion of the letter signed by the Director of Operations at the Presidency, Lord Commey read: ''We have been directed by the President, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufu-Addo, to organise a football match between Ghanas
Bolga All Stars have written to the Premier League Board requesting for a venue change to host Asante Kotoko this Sunday in Techiman instead of Tamale. In a letter dated March 3, 2017 and signed by the President of Bolga All Stars, Salifu Shaibu Zida, the club said their request for venue change is to help them ''reduce cost and travel risk'' adding that all necessary action for the club movement has been taken care of in Techiman. All Stars have been playing their home matches
Asante Kotoko have completed the registration of returnee defender Awal Mohammed with the player available for selection starting this Sunday against Bolga All Stars. The stalwart centre-back signed a one-year deal last week after passing a medical at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, He could be fielded by coach Zdravko Logarusic in league matches starting this Sunday. Mohammed was transferred by Kotoko to South African side Maritzburg FC at the end of the 2012/13 season. He went on
Talented Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah starred as Red Bull Salzburg saw offAtltico Madrid to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday. The talented youngster played full throttle and impressed heavily as the Austrian giants sealed qualification to the last four at home. Mensah, who plays for feeder club Liefering, featured for his parent clubas the Under-19's recorded the crucial win. Defender Igor Dos Santos De Paulo headed home the opener before Hannes Wolf increased
The Ministry of Youth and Sports have appointed the former head of the Sports Directorate of the University of Ghana, Dr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah as a member of the Six-member Committee mandated to search for the new coach for the Black Stars. The Ghana FA announced five members of the committee a fortnight ago indicating one person will be appointed by the Sports Ministry to add up to the number. Dr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah will join GFA Boss Kwesi Nyantakyi, Black Stars Management Committee Chairman
The Ministry of Youth and Sports have appointed the head of the Sports Directorate of the University of Ghana, Dr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah as a member of the Six-member Committee mandated to search for the new coach for the Black Stars. The Ghana FA announced five members of the committee a fortnight ago indicating one person will be appointed by the Sports Ministry to add up to the number. Dr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah will join GFA Boss Kwesi Nyantakyi, Black Stars Management Committee Chairman George
Medeama midfielder Kwesi Donsu is confident his side will rebound after a slow start to the season. The Yellow and Mauves lost their second successive Premier League game after losing 1-0 at Ebusua Dwarfs on Monday. The Tarkwa-based side are 11th on the table but midfielder Kwesi Donsu has urged fans not to press the panic button. We thank our supporters for their massive support so far, we came to Cape Coast to secure all three points or at least a point but we couldnt do so,"
Ghana striker David Accam has been named in the Major League Soccer Team of the Week after scoring in Chicago Fire's 1-1 stalemate against Columbus Crew. Accam, 26, bagged his first goal of the season as Fire managed to sniff off a point from Crew in the opening MLS clash last weekend. The Ghana international has been credited for his fine display after being named in the team of the week. The Ghanaian won MVP after his sublime performance and will be in line ahead of the clash their
Aduana Stars chief Albert Commey has assured there will be no reprisal attack when his side face Wa All Stars in a Ghana Premier League fixture in Dorma. Commey was physically attacked by irate Wa All Stars supporters during a league clash last season. The Premier League champions apologised unreservedlyfor the incident which was roundly condemned. There are fears Aduana Stars fans will retaliate when the two teams clash in Wa. But the club's Chief Executive Albert Commey has water
Ghana Premier League leaders Aduana Stars have issued a statement to condemn allegations that sports journalists Felix Kwabena Romark and James Sowah were assaulted during their week five Premier League clash with Accra Hearts of Oak at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park on Sunday but want SWAG to educate the media on how to conduct themselves at match venues. In a statement signed by the CEO of the club Albert Commey, the Dormaa-based side claim the perpetrators of the barbaric act are not club officials,
No decision has been made on Godwin Attram's Great Olympics future despite reports in Ghana claiming Swedish Tom Marcus Strand has agreed to take over this month. Attram is underimmense pressure to quit following the side's unflattering start to the Premier League. The ex-Ghana international, who appears to be enjoying the support of the board, knows he must turn things around and fast. Olympics have struggled on their return to the country's elite division as they are firmly
Ghana midfielder Gilbert Koomson is expected to make his Major League Soccer debut for Colorado Rapids ahead of their clash against New York Red Bull on Saturday. Koomson, 22 joined the American side from Norwegian outfit Sogndal. The Ghana international is available for selection ahead of Rapids MLS game against New York Red Bull this weekend. Komsoon had his debut call-up toGhana's national team last year. ...
Hearts midfielder Malik Akowuah admits his side must pick positives results in their next three games including the super clash against rivals Asante Kotoko. The Phobians suffered their first defeat of the season after losing 2-0 at Aduana Stars on Sunday. And star midfielder Malik Akowuah admits his side must negotiate their next three games to restore confidence. "We have no choice and no excuses but to win the next three matches against Olympics, Tema Youth and Kotoko," he told
By Noel Munzabwa COMESA have launched investigations into how the CAF leadership signed a 20-year-long Marketing and Broadcasting deal. In a notice released last week, the regional trade block is looking into possible alleged breach of fair competitions practices. CAF entered into an agreement with Lagardre Sports on June 12, 2015 for the exclusive commercialisation of marketing and media rights of main regional football competitions in Africa, including the Africa Cup of Nations, the African
Inter Allies defender Haruna Shaibu says the team will respond and deliver in subsequent games after losing to Wa All Stars. Allies suffered the blow of losing with virtually the last kick of the game but Haruna Shaibu says they will learn from the defeat and grow going forward. We fought very hard, it was just unfortunate a penalty was awarded against us in the last minute, he told reporters after the game. We will correct our mistakes and prepare to win our next match which is against
Ghanaian striker Godsway Donyoh has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at Nordsjaelland until 2019. The 22-year-old has been handed an improve offer as a reward for his sublime performances since he joined. Manchester City, who owned the player's economic right, reached an agreement withNordsjlland to take the youngster on a one-year loan deal. But the deal has been made permanent after impressing for the side. "I am very happy to be in FC Nordsjlland, and
Africa Cup of Nations winning defender Nicholas Nkoulou says he is taking a break from national team duty after winning the AFCON with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. The 26-year-old scored in the Nations Cup final with a powerful header, helping his side to beat Egypt 2-1. After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, I have a sense of having accomplished my duty for country, hetold the Foot Mercato website. Since the beginning of my career, defending the colours of my country has always
South Africa Football Association (Safa) President Danny Jordaan has withdrawn his candidature to be a Fifa council member in the forthcoming polls. In the latest dispatch to federations from Caf ahead of the elections, it was listed that Danny Jordan, Chabur Goc and Kalusha Bwalya were the three candidates that has withdrawn. "Following communications from Fifa yesterday please note that the Fifa governance committee, in conformity with article 27.5 d)of the governance regulation and following
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