Johannesburg (AFP) South Africa stretched an unbeaten run to a record 16 matches Saturday with a 3-1 friendly international victory over Guinea-Bissau in Durban. Kermit Erasmus and Andile Jali converted penalties and Percy Tau scored on debut for Bafana Bafana (The Boys) at a wet and windy Moses Mabhida Stadium. Djalo Aldair Balde scored for Guinea-Bissau, whose qualification for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations ranks among the greatest shocks in the 60-year competition. The South African
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien returned to Indonesia on Monday night to start his career with local giants joined Persib Bandung, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The ex-Ghana international, 34, was given a one-week leave to return to London to prepare to start his career in the Asian country when he joined them two weeks ago. He returned to the country on Monday night to start his career with their pre-season training in Jakarta. The Ghanaian has been
Swedish outfit AIK Stockhom have farmed out Ghanaian defender Patrick Kpozo on a short-term loan toNorwegian side Troms Idrettslag, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The 19-year-old will stay with the club until July 20 withTroms Idrettsla holding the aces to make the deal permanent. The hugely talented Ghanaian defender endured lack of playing opportunities, leading to the decision to seek a new adventure elsewhere. The future of Kpozo was up in the air after he was left out of
Argentine coachDiego Simeone, Ghana international Thomas Partey Montenegrin defenderStefan Savicand Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak returned Monday to work withAtletico Madridto prepare for a return to the competition next Saturday. The coach, who has been in Argentina for a few days, led this afternoon the Atletico session, in which both Savic and Oblak exercised in the gymnasium of the Ciudad Deportiva of the Madrilenian town of Majadahonda, after fulfilling the international commitments With
The Indonesia government has positively welcomed the presence of ex-world football star, Michael Essien, in the country's league insisting they will use the the Ghanaian's to boost the Asian nation's global image. Essien moved to Indonesia two weeks ago after signing for local giants Persib Bandung to boost their squad for next season. Essien has now met Indonesia's Chief of Staff at the Presidency ,Teten Masduki, at Bina Graha Building in Jakarta. In the meeting Teten welcomed
There were huge crowds and enthusiasm for Akosua Puni Essien when the Ghanaian businesswoman visited the Sinigaglia Stadium to watch her recently-bought Italian team in their match against Piacenza on Saturday. The wife of Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien was at the stadium to watch her first match since taking over as the owner of the third tier Italian side. Apart from the unexpected huge crowd for the match(exactly 4370 spectators), there was huge interest in the new owner of the Lariana based
Ghanaian referee is Joseph Lamptey is facing serious allegations within FIFA quarters as claims are rife that he was influenced by betting syndicates to force the outcome of South Africa's win over Senegal. The 42-year-old referee whose father was also a FIFA match official and later a president of the Ghana Football Association had been influenced to ensure South Africa won by betting syndicates according to FIFA insiders. Investigation of the betting odds suggested Lamptey had been paid
Nigeria have joined Ghana in avoiding friendly internationals in London in future because of stringent visa requirements for the United Kingdom. The Super Eagles will join the Black Stars in playing their subsequent friendlies in Schengen states which provides flexible ways in acquiring visas for sides playing friendlies in their countries. The decision was reached by the Nigeria Football Federation after the countrys game against Burkina Faso scheduled for Monday in London was canceled because
Black Stars Management Committee Vice Chairman Wilfred Osei Kweku Palmer has lambasted the attitude of former Black Stars video analyst Gerard Nus in retrieving his bonus from the Ghana FA. The 32-year old Spaniard held himself a prisoner at the Alisa Hotel after the end of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in a bid pile pressure on the nation's football governing body to pay his bonus before leaving his native country, Spain. And on Sunday, reports went rife that Nus was involved in a hotel
Lionel Messi has been banned for four international matches after insulting an assistant referee in Argentinas World Cup qualifying fixture against Chile last week. The Barcelona forward will sit out Argentinas qualifier against Bolivia on Tuesday and has also been fined 10,000 Swiss francs after approaching the official at the end of the home sides 1-0 win in Buenos Aires. Messi will also miss the games against Uruguay, Venezuela and Peru, meaning Argentina will be without their captain for
Ismaily defender Richard Baffour has expressed his excitement with the progress he is making in the Egyptian top-flight league. Having joined the side in January from Ghanaian premier league outfit Bechem United, the 26-year old has adapted well to the demands of the Egyptian terrain with magnificent performances for the club. "I'm very happy with my stay in Egypt for the past two months and am much excited about my output during our games" Baffour toldKickgh.comfrom his base in
The GFA Disciplinary Committee has dismissed Dark Horses protest against BA United in respect of their GN Bank Division One League match played in Wa. Below is the full decision of the Disciplinary Committee: IN THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Protest Case: No. A-8- 2017 CORAM Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. - Chairman Eva Okyere, Esq. - Vice Chairperson Osei Kwadwo Addo, Esq. - Member W.O.1 J. W. Amoo - Member Alex Kotey - Member
The GFA Disciplinary Committee has dismissed Proud Uniteds protest againstWassaman Unitedin respect of their GN Bank Division One League match played in Tarkwa. IN THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Protest Case: No. A-9- 2017 CORAM Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. - Chairman Eva Okyere, Esq. - Vice Chairperson Osei Kwadwo Addo, Esq. - Member W.O.1 J. W. Amoo - Member Alex Kotey - Member Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi - Secretary
Aduana Stars shot-stopper Stephen Adams has intimated his delight with his performance in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. The 26-year old custodian has rediscovered his form this campaign after struggling for form and fitness last season which resulted in him spending large part of the season on the substitute bench behind Joseph Addo. So far, things have been good, I am enjoying playing time and I am happy with my performance, he spoke to Ghana Sports Newspaper. Last season I had a couple
Captain of Hearts of Oak Thomas Abbey has lauded coach Frank Elliot Nuttall for uniting the side and keeping them grounded in the clubs quest to annex the premier league title. The versatile midfielder, who has been one of the clubs most consistent performers in the campaign so far hailed the Scottish trainers mental fortitude and his introduction of a good playing spirit in the squad. He always maintains a good level. Nuttall is a coach who likes to keep his feet on the ground and who likes
Chicago Fire fans have named Ghana winger David Accam as one of their all-time best players after winning maximum votes. The 26-year-old was named on the Chicago Fire commemorative player cards which was aimed at determining the Clubs greatest ever players in their 20 years of existence. The Ghana forward was chasing for the award together with countryman and former player of the club Dominic Oduro, Logan Pause, Frank Klopas, Romania legend Hristo Stoichkov, former USA skipper Carlos Bocanegra,
Striker Bright Lukman has admitted worry over the lack of game time at new club Hearts of Oak. But the former Ebusua Dwarfs linchpin has vowed to chart his say into Frank Nuttall's starting line-up He has made only three appearances as a substitute and yet to make his first competitive start. ''Is a little bit worrying when you are not getting game time, but as a player you just need to work hard, the 23-year-old said. ''I will do my best and work very hard so I break
Asante Kotoko Ashanti Regional Circles Chairman Obeng Sekyere will soon be in hot waters following bribery allegation comments leveled against the owner of Aduana Stars Nana Agyemang Badu I after the Dormaa Ahenkroh-based side reported the matter to the Ethics Committee of the Ghana FA. The agitated Kotoko chief alleged that the traditional ruler and a Supreme Court Judge bribed Referee Samuel Sukah to award a dubious penalty against the Porcupine Warriors in their clash with bitterest rivals
WAFA youngster Richard Danso has been handed a one-month trial by Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg. The 16-year-old is expected to leave the country early next month for the top-flight side. Danso has been revelation this season with some impressive displays in the Ghana Premier League. Last Sunday, he scored two goals and created one in WAFA's 4-1 win at Wa All Stars. WAFA have in recent times transferred talents like Samuel Tetteh and Gideon Mensah to Red Bull Salzburg. &nbs
The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana FA has suspended New Edubiase shot stopper George Arthur for three (3) matches and has been warned to be of good behavior after being charged for a misconduct in their GN Bank Division One League match against Samartex played in Samreboi. The former Asante Kotoko goalie will therefore miss week 7, 8 and 9 matches involving Wassaman, King Faisal and Nzema Kotoko respectively. According to the Disciplinary Committee, Arthur refused to walk out of the pitch
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