The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sent a congratulatory letter to the Zambian government and the countrys football governing body (FAZ) for the magnificent organization of the just ended Africa U-20 tournament. The decision was taken by the CAF Executive Committee at its meeting on 14 March 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the presidency of Issa Hayatou, the Executive Committee of the Confdration Africaine de Football (CAF). Zambia won the title after
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Franceville and Port Gentil as the hosting cities for the 2017 African Youth Championship. The 2017 edition of the biennial tournament was first scheduled to come off in Madagascar between April 2-16 but after the CAF Executive Committee decided to withdraw the hosting right on 12th January and award it to Gabon, the commencement date changed to May 21st-June 4th. Gabon was selected as the new host country
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have given the hosting right of the 2018 CHAN to Kenya. The decision was concluded at CAFs 39th Ordinary General Assembly at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. Rumours went rife that Kenya were contemplating of pulling out of the competition because of their unpreparedness but CAF are convinced they can pull it off. CAFs officials finished their preliminary inspection job in the countrys four stadia last February.
Zimbabwe FA president Philip Chiyangwa has been referred to the Disciplinary Committee of Confederation of African Football (CAF) for defying president Issa Hayatou and going ahead with a meeting with other FA chiefs heightening tensions ahead of Thursday's election. In what is seen as an action to muscle opposition following the COSAFA chief's decision to back Hayatou's challenger Ahmad Ahmad in Thursday's election, Chiyangwa was accused by the CAF Executive Committee of insulting
Ahmed Toure continued his fine form by hitting a brace to ensure Bechem United won massively at Obuasi by 4-2 against AshGold while Inusah Musah and Samuel Sarfo of Hearts and Liberty maintained their splendid forms to earn their sides wins over the weekend. Noah Neequaye of Bolga All Stars, William Denkyi of Liberty and Osah Bernardinho were the revelations for the week. Bechem United manager, Alberto Annese is the manager of the week as the team is grouped in a 4:4:2 system. Baba Musah
Aduana Stars striker Bright Adjei is raring to take the Ghana Premier League by storm after recovering from a niggling injury. Adjei, who became the toast of football fans across the length and breadth of the nation last season when he twice won the BBC Goal of the Week accolade, has been sidelined for four weeks with a knee injury. But, after making a substitute appearance for the side in their 2-1 victory over Inter Allies last week, the 23-year old has affirmed his readiness to hit the ground
Swedish second-tier side Falkenbergs FF have signed Ghanaian midfielder Richard Donkor on a one-year deal. The 20-year-old, who can also be used as a striker, joined from Osters on a free transfer. Donkor started his professional career with top-flight side BK Hacken in 2014 but could not break into the First Team. He was trained at the Right To Dream Academy in...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Issa Hayatou has arrived in Addis Ababa where he will be aiming to secure an eighth term at the head of the continental governing body. Hayatous sole challenger Ahmad Ahmad, the Madagascar Football Association head, has also touched down in Ethiopias capital with the election due to take place on Thursday (March 16) as part of CAFs 39th Ordinary General Assembly at African Union headquarters. The vote will take place amid troubling times for
As the debate rages on in regards to who is Ghanas greatest footballer of all time, legendary Ghanaian boxer, Azumah Nelson has named Abedi Ayew Pele as his greatest Ghanaian footballer ever to grace the green turf. Famously known as Zoom Zoom or The Professor, Azumah observed that Abedi Pele was an exceptional player during his players and exhibited immense love for his country through his games for the Black Stars. Azumah, who was on Happy FM to talk about the Azumah Nelson Night of Boxing
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Issa Hayatou has met with Zambian president, Edgar Lungu, promising that Zambia may get a chance to host the Africa Cup of Nations earlier than the 2025 window, should any already-confirmed host withdraw. Hayatou said that Zambia had impressed CAF with the manner in which it had organised the recent Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Hayatou had a meeting with Lungu and expressed his gratitude at the level of support the government had given to
Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima has reiterated his desire to see Nigeria gain more in the upcoming Confederations of Africa Football (CAF) elections. Incumbent President of the nations football governing body Amaju Pinnick will be one of the candidates vying for a position at the election which will be held on Thursday. The 44-year-old will battle it out with Republic of Benins Anjorin Moucharafou in West B Zone for a shot at a seat on the CAF Executive
GHANAsoccernet.com exclusively report that former Ghana Under-20 midfielder Michael Anaba has arrived in Uruguay to begin his career with top-flight sideSud Amrica. The 23-year-old arrived at theACI Airport Sudamerica on Tuesday to start the next chapter of his promising career. TheGhanaian finally landed in the South American country after paperwork delayed his arrival. GHANAsoccernet.com broke the news about the signing of the former Kotoko star by the ambitious Uruguayan side in Januarywith
West African Football Academy have filed a judicial protest against stuttering Great Olympics for violating payment plan regarding the sale of goalkeeper Joseph Halm from Medeama three years ago, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The Academy Boys are hoping to exploit Olympics's'stiff-necked' attitude in complying with a ruling by the Players' Status Committee ordering them to pay the Mauve and Yellows GHC18,000.00 as transfer fee for the glovesman as far back as September
Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori has returned to Wa All Stars after spending the last six weeks in South Africa chasing a deal. Ofori, returned to the Ghanaian champions two days ago and is in line for a starting role against Ebusua Dwarfs in mid-week. The agile goalie's return is a massive boost to coach Enos Adepa who has struggled to keep a clean sheet in his absence. Wa All Stars managed 1 point from the opening 2 games but has since added swagger to their title defense with three
Ghana's sports minister Isaac Asiamah has given a subtle approval of Kwesi Appiah as next Black Stars coach. The Parliamentarianwants the Ghana FA to appoint a local man for the job though he claims his government will not interfere in the selection process. GHANAsoccernet.com understands the Khartoum SC trainer is the preferred choice for the ruling party amid widespread calls for an appointment of home-grown trainer. And the country's sports minister appears to have given the clearest
Ghana international Afriyie Acquah is a summer target for Italian side Fiorentina after growing frustrated on the bench of rivals Torino. The Ghanaian midfielder is yet to consistently play this season after falling down the pecking order in Torinos team. Acquah, has played in twelve league games this season with most of them being from the bench despite being a key member of the Black Stars and starting the season as a starter. Fiorentina are looking at the possibility of taking him out
Aduana Stars striker Derrick Sassraku says the Ghana Premier League title is theirs to lose following their strong start to the season. The former premier league champions have been in scintillating form this campaign where they are leading the pack with sixteen points and yet to taste defeat after six matches. And according to Sassraku, whose late header secured maximum points for the Ogya lads in their 2-1 victory against Inter Allies at the El-Wak Stadium, says they will occupy top spot
Ghana goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has returned to Simba training ahead of their Tanzanian League clash againstMwadui on Saturday. The East African top-flight league took a deserved break last week but the teams return to action this weekend with exciting pairings. League leaders Simba host Mwadui at theBenjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam seeking to extend their lead at the top of the table. The surging performance of the giants has been largely attributed to the remarkable form
Great Olympics coach Godwin Attram says there could be super natural powers hindering their progress in the Ghana Premier after six games without a win. The Accra based club are bottom of the Ghana Premier League with just two points from their first six games of the season. We are playing very well, just watch how we dominate play and create several chances. I dont know what the problem is now, I think its a spiritual problem. He said. Attram has been under intense pressure for the team's
ByOsasu Obayiuwana For the last 29 years, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been led some would insist on the words ruled with an iron fist by one man, Issa Hayatou but for how much longer? With a combination of guile, sagacity and ruthlessness that Vito Corleone, The Godfather in the Mario Puzo book would be immensely proud of, the 70-year-old, a prince from the Northern Cameroonian town of Garoua, has entrenched himself in power, obliterating those like Botswanas Ismail
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