Ghana premier league action returned in midweek with champions Wa All Stars still on holiday due to their participation in the just ended WAFU tournament. Bolga All Stars did the needful with a paltry share of possession to lift themselves off the bottom in their game against Elmina Sharks in Tamale. Emmanuel Anaba scored against the run of play to secure all three points for the home side. Captain Nicholas Gyan was on hand yet again to save face for Ebusua Dwarfs with his seventh of the season.
Ghana international Samuel Inkoom continued his renaissance in Bulgaria with a strong defensive display to help his Vereya FC side record an impressive 2-0 victory over Dunav 2010. The former Basle defender has played in every league game and Cup game since moving to Bulgaria on a short term deal. Inkoom was up for the clubs player of the month in March and his display in the quarter final clash against Dunav 2010 should enhance his chances. With so much experience and pace in his head and
Ghanaian defender Lalas Abubakar has joined USL side Pittsburgh Riverhounds on loan from MLS side Columbus Crew SC. Crew announced on Thursday that their rookie center-back has joined their affiliate Pittsburgh Riverhounds on a game-by-game basis. Crew SC also have the right to recall the player at any point during the Major League Soccer season. The Blood & Gold selected Abubakar with the fifth-overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. The defender played three seasons at Dayton,
Ghanaian defender Rashid Sumaila is fast becoming Rangers FCs number one summer transfer target. The 25-year old defender has become the toast of Al Gharafa supporters with his magnificent performances since joining from Kuwaiti outfit Al-Qadsia after four games into the season. With six caps for the Black Stars, the Ghanaian has become a subject to a switch to the Scottish giants ever since his former coach at Al Gharafa Pedro Caixinha acknowledged his attributes during his first press conference
The president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, says there is no need for him to step down as he intends seeing out the rest of the two years on his third four-year term, despite the new role he is assuming in African and world football. According to Nyantakyi, the calls for him to resign from his position in Ghana are misplaced or uncalled for and wants his critics or those clamouring for his resignation to see his elevation at Africa and world football as one that will
Newly appointed coach of Black Stars James Kwesi Appiah will touch down in Ghana on Saturday ahead of his unveiling next week, according to media reports. Appiah, 56, who was named as the successor to Israeli trainer Avram Grant earlier this week is expected to vacate his role as the head coach of Sudanese outfit Al Khartoum El Watani in the coming days. The former Ghana captain has been handed an initial two-year contract which is subject to renewal. Kwesi Appiah officially starts his two-year
The people of Ghanas second biggest City, Kumasi will be served with some of the biggest names ever on the Africa continent with former Ghana internationals Samuel Osei and Abedi Pele all to play at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Over Forty African football legends have confirmed their participation in the clash of legends a Charity /Peace football match being organized by Kanu Heart Foundation and Nelson Mandela Foundation for charitable initiatives. Other expected legends include: Patrick
Tottenham Hotspur were hassled and harried by Swansea City's in-form Jordan Ayew on Wednesday night - if only he'd performed like this for Aston Villa. Jordan Ayew has not have scored a single Premier League goal in his seven appearances for Swansea City. But, as Paul Clements side gave Tottenham Hotspur an almighty scare before eventually losing 3-1 on Wednesday night, its testament to the Ghanaian that he at least limited the effect of Fernando Llorentes injury-enforced absence.
Accra Hearts of Oak forward Cosmos Dauda says he is delighted to have finally scored his first goal this season. The former Mighty Jets man was Hearts top scorer last season with 11 goals but has struggled to find the net this season Dauda got Hearts fourth goal in their 4-2 win over Bechem United, to register his name on the score sheet for the first time this season. He admits he felt disappointed at his lack of goals but believes yesterdays strike is the first of many for this
Real Tamale United player Tophic Alolo has been handed a four-match ban for assaulting a referee in their Division One League match against Tamale Utrecht. The experienced player was found guilty by the the Disciplinary Committee for misconduct. Alolo denied assault the referee but admitted raising his voice at the centre but pleaded for clemency. Real Tamale United have made a bright start this season; leading the Zone I table with 18 points....
Like they say, a journey of a million miles begins with the first step. It took long for the 2017 Ghana Premier League to begin but it didnt take too long for excitements, jamboree and panache to build up. After a long legal battle with the Football Association a surprising decision had to be settled on when Tema Youth were allowed to take part of this seasons Ghana Premier League based on a CAS directive that had the FA look into the matter between them and Dreams FC. There was a sudden change
Ghanaian defender Patrick Kpozo is delighted to have switched to Tromso IL following a difficult spell in the Swedish Allsvenkan league. The 19-year-old joined Norwegian side Tromso on loan for the remainder of the season from Swedish side AIK Solna after struggling to find game time. I am very excited to have joined Club Tromso until the end of the season, Kpozo told Sports Crusader. It is an opportunity given me to fight for my spot in AIK when I come back next season. I am going to
Hearts of Oak striker Cosmos Dauda believes their week 11 clash with AshantiGold has come at the right following their opponents poor start to the season. The Miners are at home to the Phobians on Saturday as they attempt to improve on a frustrating 3-0 defeat against WAFA at Sogakofe, a result that has left them three points adrift of safety in the relegation battle. Hearts meanwhile, recorded their heaviest win of the season in midweek when they beat Bechem United 4-2 at their stomping ground
Some unhappy Asante Kotoko fans were in the studio onVision 1, an Accra-based radio, pressing on the club'sExecutive Board Chairman to sack coach Zdravko Lugarusic. This comes a day after irate fans invaded the team's Adako Jachie training ground to prevent the Croat from working with his players. Kotoko have released a statement condemning the behaviour of the fans. There growing pressure on Lugarusic to quit after just ten match days where he recorded five wins, three draws and
The Match Review Panel has rectified their decision onreferee Adu Poku saying he has only been banned for the first round. Last week, the Ghana FA confirmed he had been banned for the rest of the season. The Match Review Panel has announced that the recommendation to suspend the referee for the rest of the season was done in error. In its review that the referee should be suspended for the rest of the First Round of the 2016/17 Ghana Premier League season. Consequently, in line with Article
Aduana Stars captain Godfred Saka hasplayed down their league title favourites tags following their fine start to the season. Many local football advocates have touted the Dormaa-based side as favourites to annex this season's Ghana Premier League title after their good start in the ongoing campaign where they currently occupy second spot on the log but with a game in hand. Saka, however believes it is too early to place that tag on them. I think it is too early, we have just played
Class One referee Yaw Ametepeh will be the centre man in AshantiGold's must-win match against Hearts of Oak on Saturday. The Sunyani-based, who is a carpenter, will be assisted by Alhassan Yahaya and Haruna Bawa. Below are the officials appointed for the Week 11 fixtures this weekend. Match: GREAT OLYMPICS VS ADUANA STARS (Sun) Venue: Accra Referee: Kenny Padi Asst 1: Shine Ayitey Asst 2: Augustin Akugre 4th Ref: Amofa Sarkodie Match Commissioner: Agyiri Barnor Match:
Former Ghana coach Sam Arday will be laid to rest today Friday April 7 after his final funeral service which will be held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. The FIFA Youth World Cup winning coach died on Sunday February 12 after a short illness. Coach Arday who was well known as the "multi- system man" was the Technical Director of Ghana Premier League side West Africa Football Academy until his demise. He was the coach of Ghana's Olympic Bronze Soccer Medal winning
Asante Kotoko have condemned the action by some irate fans who disrupted the team's training on Thursday afternoon. The infuriated fans tried to prevent head coach Zdravko Lugarusic from supervising the team's recovery session. They were initially successful but management moved in and restored calm after the police arrived at the scene. A statement on the club's website read: ''The Management of Asante Kotoko condemns in no uncertain terms, the unwarranted, near-disruption
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