Deputy Youth and Sports Minister-Designate Pius Enam Hadzide has lamented on the low patronage of the ongoing Ghana Premier League after watching Sundays Super Clash. Hadzide, who was the campaign aide to the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana-Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo during the December general elections was last week named as one of the 50 persons who will be vetted for the position of deputies in the various ministries. After his appointment, many sporting enthusiasts demonstrated their

Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey has been handed a life ban by FIFA for manipulating the 2018 World Cup qualifier between the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and the Terenga Lions of Senegal played in November last year. The Ghanaian match official awarded a 43rd minute dubious penalty to the home side to break the deadlock. The incident which was clearly not a penalty as many video angles showed landed the controversial Ghanaian referee into trouble as he was handed a three months ban by CAF.

Ghanaian referee Joseph Odartei Lamptey has been banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other) at national and international level for life by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. The official was found guilty of breaching art. 69 par. 1 (unlawfully influencing match results) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying match between South Africa and Senegal on 12 November 2016. On the other hand, all charges

Inter Allies will return home to the El Wak Stadium as they go head to head with Tema Youth for the first time at the El Wak Stadium. Prince Owusus men who are in a mission for a second home victory are ready to make Mondays Regional Derby their first win in four games. MATCH DETAILS: Competition: Ghana Premier League (2016/17) Week 8 Date: Monday 20th March, 2017 Time: 3:00pm GMT Venue: El Walk Stadium Broadcast: There will be no Live TV broadcast but radio commentary across the country.

Head coach of Uganda Milutin Micho Sredojevic has called 12 locally based players for the upcoming international friendly game against Kenya on Thursday at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. The Serbian tactician is preparing for the upcoming Chan 2018 two-legged qualifier against the winner between South Sudan and Somalia in the second-round set for July 14 and the return leg a week later in Kampala. In-form strikers Geoffrey Sserunkuma, Emma Okwi and Milton Karisa will lead Cranes attack against the

Asante Kotoko center back Ahmed Adams says he is hugely disappointed in the decision of referee Samuel Sukah to award Hearts of Oak a penalty in Sundays Super Clash. The intelligent defender was at the center of Sukahs decision after the center man misjudged blocking a shot with his back as a hand ball. The disappointed defender unhappily reacted angrily towards the referee and attracted a yellow card in return. And the former Berekum Chelsea defender says Sukahs decision is disappointing.

ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa says he is doing the hatchet job for FIFA to remove unpopular football leaders. Chiyangwa is riding on the crest of a wave after spearheading the fall of African football strongman, Issa Hayatou, at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) congress on Thursday. He was campaign manager for Madagascar Football Association president Ahmad Ahmad, who beat Hayatou 34-20 to land the top CAF post. "This is how it works. I wait to get clearance from FIFA on whom

Head coach of Asante Kotoko Zdravko Lugarusic has left the country to his native Croatia after his teams 1-0 loss to Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The 55-year-old tactician is reported to have departed from Accra on Sunday evening just after his sides controversial 1-0 loss to sworn rivals Hearts to attend to family issues. His deputy Godwin Ablordey will take charge of the team in his steadup until he comes back. The Ghana Premier League will go on recces this weekend

On-loan Mohammed Amando says he is working out to earn a permanent deal with Spanish sideAlcoron. Amando was farmed out by Ghana Premier League champions Wa All Stars.   ''I am so far enjoying myself in Spain with almost regular playing time on weekly basis,'' he told Sports Crusader. ''I am working hard to seal a permanent contract at the end of the season having fallen in love with the club already. ''I have so far been given a number of Man

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration Hannah Tetteh has revealed her long standing love for Accra Hearts of Oak following their solitary win over sworn-rivals Asante Kotoko. An expertly taken spot kick by defender Vincent Atingah with seven minute to end the game handed the Phobians all three points and also ended their winless run against the Reds at the Accra Sports Stadium. Hannah Tetteh who could not hide her joy after the game took to her official twitter handle

In-form striker of Ebusua Dwarfs Nicholas Gyan has highlighted his desire to annex the 2016/17 Ghana Premier League golden boot after his impressive start to the season. Gyan has been in sensational form since the start of the season and sits top of the scorers chart with six goals after match day 8, to put himself firmly in the reckoning to win the golden boot. Speaking to reporters after his side's win over Aduana Stars, Gyan said, After the end of last season, I thought deeply to myself

Reports in Indonesia say there is high demand for the replica jerseys of Persib Bandung record signing Michael Essien. The sale could help the club to recoup the 800,000 euros paid to sign the former Chelsea and Real Madrid player. The Jakarta Globe reports that the recent signing of Essien, 34, has sparked a high demand in Persib jerseys. Persib merchandising executive Muhammad Irvan said the sales increased 10 percent after it was announced Essien would join the club. "Shortly

Head coach of Tema Youth Edward Odoom is defiant of pipping Inter Allies in Mondays fixture of the Ghana Premier League at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The Harbour City boys will go into the game highly motivated following their last Wednesdays 2-1 victory over Hearts of Oak at the Tema Sports Stadium. Inter Allies, meanwhile are having indifferent start to the season after collecting just six points from eight games, and are in danger of losing their premiership status as they occupy 15th position.

Medeama striker Bismark Oppong criticized Great Olympics players for their unprofessional conduct during their 1-1 draw on Saturday. Oppong was unhappy with the visitors antics at the Tarkwa and Aboso Park. The Wonder club employed what many have labeled as outmoded tactics to delay the game to the displeasure of home fans. The situation became murkier after they went in front with players delaying the game to the displeasure of the attacker. "I am surprised with how they (Great Olympics)

Hearts of Oaks Nigerian forward Cosmos Dauda says he is happy that his season is finally taking off and is delighted to have helped his side beat Kotoko. Hearts defender Vincent Atinga's spot kick was the difference as the Pbobians picked up all three points. We the players are very happy, we fought and worked very hard for this victory, Cosmos Dauda told the media after the game. It didnt come easy because the game was very tough but at the end we won the three points which is very

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has successfully organized the second edition of FIFA Live Your Goals Campaign in the Volta regional capital, Ho. The event which was held at the Ho Sports Stadium is a football clinic aimed at instillingfootball interest into young girls under the age of 14 as well as creating a platform for them to have time with some experienced national female footballers and coaches. It also created the platform for the young girls to interact with some experienced

Watch photos from Medeama's 1-1 draw against Great Olympics on match day- 8 of the Ghana Premier League over the weekend.                ...

Head Coach of league leaders Aduana Stars, Yusif Abubakar, has played down the strength of side squad saying all the teams they have faced this season are better than his side. Aduana Stars were stunned 2-1 on Saturday by Ebusua Dwarfs in Cape Coast, bringing their unbeaten run in the league to an abrupt end. Talismanic striker, Nicholas Gyan gave Dwarfs the lead before Osman Mohammed made it 2-0, with Tanko Mohammed getting the consolation for Aduana. Yusif Abubakar said after the game

After mauling Cameroonian Issah Hayatou in the CAF Presidential election held in Adis Ababa on Thursday, newly elected President of the Confederation Ahmad Ahmad landed home to a rousing welcome. The new kid on the block was received by the Advisor of the President of Madagascar, the Minister of Sports, the Senate and some deputies in a colourful ceremony. The victory which is a national achievement for the small Island also saw leaders of some major sports federations in Madagascar gracing

Kumasi Asante Kotoko Assistant Coach Godwin Ablordey has blasted the level of officiating in their 1-0 defeat to arch Rivals Hearts of Oak in the premier league, calling it a disgrace to Ghana football. Kotoko conceded a late second half penalty when referee Samuel Sukahpointed to the spot after Samuel Yeboahs shot was adjudged to have hit Kotoko defender Ahmed Adams on the hand. Hearts Vincent Atingah duly converted to compound Kotoko to their first defeat of the season, costing them a chance