Egypt's general prosecution has referred Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou to the country's Economic Court on charges of violating local anti-monopoly rules. Caf Secretary General Hicham El Amrani has also been charged. A lawyer representing both parties attended a hearing in on Monday. With Caf based in Cairo, Egyptian authorities maintain it is governed by local laws. The African football body firmly rejects accusations it committed any wrongdoing when signing
Hearts of Oak fans on social media have voted Malik Akowuah as the fans man-of-the-match in the 2-1 win overOlympics. The midfielder beat off competition from goalscorers on the day, Paul Acquah and Inusah Musah, and striker Alexandre Kouami to win the fans' vote. Akowuah won the polls by 43% on Twitter (https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH). Inusah came in second place with 35% with Paul Acquah (19%) and Alex Kouami (3%) finishing third and fourth respectively....
Inter-Allies midfielder Isaac Twum is available for selection ahead of his side's clash against Great Olympics on Wednesday. The talented enforcer has recovered from a minor knock he picked up during their 2-1 defeat to Aduana Stars at home at the weekend. The midfielder was stretchered off during the setback at the El-Wak stadium. But the youngster has recovered in time ahead of the mid-week clash against the struggling Wonder Club. Twum scored the opener for Eleven Is To One before
Granada are seeking for an alternative for suspended Mubarak Wakaso ahead of their La Liga clash againstSporting de Gijn on Sunday. The 26-year-old is frozen out after being shown the exit in their 1-0 defeat at home to Atletico Madrid. The Spanish side are trying frenetically to overturn the decision but appears any attempt will be inn vain. Coach Lucas Alcaraz is already planning for life without the Ghana international ahead of their trip to Sporting Gijo. It will be difficult to replace
Ghanas world Cup Group E opponents Egypt have accepted invitation to engage Togo in an international friendly later this month. Federation Togolaise de Football FTF sent the Egyptian Football Association EFA an official invitation to play a friendly match between the two national teams. Egyptian website King Fut reports the match between Togo and Egypt will be played on 28 March and take place at the Borg El Arab stadium in Alexandria. The Pharaohs will start their training
Former Ghana coach Avram Grant wants Gerald Nus paid his outstanding bonuses. Nus, who was one of the assistant coaches at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, has staged a sit-in protest over his unpaid bonuses. The Spaniard insists he will not leave the country until his grievances are resolved. And his former boss Avram Grant has urged the government to fulfill its financial commitments to his backroom staff. "Gerard and Jamie did a great job, they gave their heart and the
By Keeshaanan Sundaresan Remember Michael Essien? He is infamously remembered for being central to one of the most dramatic and longest transfer sagas in the history of football which eventually culminated in him leaving Olympique Lyon for Chelsea back in 2005, before he went on to play for the likes of Real Madrid, AC Milan and more recently, Panathinaikos in Greece. FROM BERNABEU TO BANDUNG It now appears that Michael Essien has opted for a move to Indonesian football. Earlier today,
By EMMANUEL BAAH-ABOAGYE Follow on twitter @EmmaBaahAboagye Ex-Kotoko striker Amed Simba Toure has revealed that a return to the Kumasi-based Ghana Premier League side is not on his cards. Speaking to Dunkwa-based Solar Fm on Monday, the ex-Kotoko goal poacher disclosed that he has already decided not to don the red jersey of the porcupine club where he started his professional career. The 28-year old striker revealed that he had heard of several reports linking him with a return to the
Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi must beat Tanzanias Leodegar Tenga to win a seat on the FIFA Council in Thursday's crucial election in Adis Ababa. The Ghanaian FA leader is facing perhaps the toughest election in his ambition to become a member of the powerful FIFA council for a four-year mandate. Nyantakyi narrowly pippedAhmad of Madagascar to be voted onto the council on six-month term in September last year. The election takes place at in Ethiopia's capital, Adis Ababa on Thursday
The Ghana has rejected claims the backroom staff of the Black Stars has been dissolved. Mounting reports have consistently claimed this week that the entire backroom staff has been sacked following the departure of coach Avram Grant. The reports say assistant coach Maxwell Konadu, team manager Sabahn Quaye, psychologist Professor JK Mintah and others have been told to step aside pending the appointment of a substantive coach. But Ghana FA spokesman Ibrahim Sannie Daara has rebuffed the claims
Former deputy coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon Ibrahim Tanko is in line to be appointed as the assistant coach for the Black Stars of Ghana, following the appointment of a new coach, media reports have suggested. Grapevine sources in the Ghana federation have revealed that the former Black Stars and Dortmund striker will replace Maxwell Konadu as a massive shakeup hits the technical team of the West African side. Further checks on the report have revealed that Tanko has been earmarked
The Ghana FA has been forced to deny widespread media reports claiming Kwesi Appiah has been re-engaged as Black Stars coach. There have been a groundswell of support for the Sudan-based trainer to return as the national team coach following the departure of Avram Grant. Appiah, who currently handles Khartoum SC, has slapped in his CV to be considered for the post. There are multiple and mounting reports suggesting the job has been given to him and will be announced as the new man in the
Former West Ham United defender Danny Gabbidon criticized Andre Ayew despite scoring in the side's 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth over the weekend. Ayew, 27, climbed off the bench to register his name on the scoresheet as the Hammers lost the plot. And former West Ham United questioned Ayew's overall performance despite the goal. Ayew got his goal today all well & good but his lack of effort after losing the ball for #Bou 3rd goal also shows us one of #WHUFC problems Daniel Gabbidon
Ex-Ghana Under-20 midfielder Albert Bruce marked his debut forPanegialios FC in their 0-0 draw againstApollon Smirnis over the weekend. The 23-year-old climbed off the bench as the visitors failed to make home advantage count at theEthniko Stadio Aigio. The former Asante Kotoko midfielder was playing his competitive game in Europe in a year after recovering from an injury. The former Sunderland target joined the Greek second-tier side after leaving Malta where he featured for several clubs
Story By: Emmanuel Baah-Aboagye, Solar FM, Dunkwa-On-OffinFollow on twitter @EmmaBaahAboagye Bechem United FC striker Amed Toure has stated that ex-Kotoko coach Mas Ud Didi Dramani as his best coach ever in his professional career since arriving in Ghana. The ex-CS Sfaxien and KSC Lokeren striker, who also had stints with Kotoko under the tutelage of Mas Ud Didi Dramani said having played under most coaches since arriving in Ghana, including his current Bechem United Italian handler Vincenzo
Bankroller of Bolga All Stars Abdulai Alhassan is optimistic his new side will survive the drop at the end of the season despite their poor start in the campaign. The Tamale-based Premier League club was nearly taken over by Techiman-based Nana Ameyaw due to its poor financial status but Abdulai Alhassan who doubles as the FA Chairman of the Northern Region ended up taking over the side. Following his takeover, the dispirited side displayed a wonderful performance against giants Asante Kotoko
Hearts of Oak defender Joshua Otoo says his concentration is on tomorrows clash with Tema Youth and not on Sundays Super Clash against Asante Kotoko. The premier league giants will play as guests to Tema Youth at the Tema Sports Stadium on Wednesday but much hype has been given to their game against sworn rivals Asante Kotoko on Sunday. However, Otoo who has featured prominently for the Phobians in the ongoing campaign since joining from Armenian side Gandzasar Kapan on a two-year deal in the
Former Ghana skipper Stephen Appiah will be part of the new faces introduced when the new Black Stars coach is appointed. The now retired footballer has been linked with the job for the last four years but has been consistently over looked with Sabahn Quaye being preferred. But in a move geared towards rebuilding and reinstating the confidence of the people of Ghana in the team, Appiah will be one of the master stroke to ginger up the team. According to a report by GHANAsportsonline.com
Spanish La Liga side Granada is working hard to overturn the red card Mubarak Wakaso received against Atletico Madrid in their 1-0 defeat over the weekend. Midfielder Mubarak Wakaso was sent off in injury time as Granada succumbed 1-0 to Thomas Partey's Atletico Madrid at home on Saturday night in the La Liga. Wakaso collected his second yellow card in the 94th minute after a late tackle on Antoine Griezmann. He had already been booked on 72 minutes. But with Granada facing their most
CAF have issued a statement terming the official referral announcement by Egypt Competitions Authourity (ECA) as unsubstantiated allegations saying its position is clear this just days to the much anticipated elections. Egypts general prosecutor referred head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Issa Hayatou and its secretary general Hicham El Amrani to the countrys Economic Court over charges of breaching Egyptian competition law. The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) had issued
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