Lorient striker Abdul Majeed Waris will be seeking an international career revival under new Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah. The 25-year-old has found his scoring form this season for the struggling French outfit, bagging eight goals so far. Waris was given his first shout at the international level by Kwesi Appiah but was relegated under former coach Avram Grant. The former BK Hacken andSpartak Moscow forward is likely to be given a look-in again by the in-coming coach, who is believed to a huge
Asante Kotoko have confirmed they will incur no cost after terminating the contract of head coach Zdravko Lugarusic four months into his two-year contract. The Porcupine Warriors cut ties with the Croat after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Ebusua Dwarfs at home. Kotoko felt the club needed a change in technical direction despite Lugarusic leading them to second place on the table. Unlike previous cases, Kotoko won't pay compensation for the contract termination "I drafted the contract
Asante Kotoko midfielder Michael Akuffu has attributed the teams recent poor form in the Ghana Premier League to ill-luck. The Porcupine Warriors have gone four games without a win, which prompted the club's management to wield the axe on coach Zdravko Lugarisic from the club as head coach in the wake of their pulsating goalless draw game against Ebusua Dwarfs last Sunday. My spirit is very down because of what is happening in Kotoko. Things are difficult for us now but we need the support
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has been named in Juventus' squadfor Tuesday night's Champions League quarter-final tie against Barcelona. CoachMassimiliano Allegri has included the Ghanaian super star in his 23-man roaster for the clash against the Spanish giantsat the Juventus stadium in Turin. The Italian champions are expected to rely on the versatility of the Ghana international ahead of the visit of the side. Juventus are not only the leaders of Serie A, but they are on course
Struggling Premier League side Great Olympics are in danger of being sanctioned by FIFA over the appointment of Swedish coach Tom Strand, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. Olympics have signed a short-term contract with the 35-year-old to replace Godwin Attram. However the club's decision to engage the Swedish without prior approval from Medeama could land the Accra-based side in serious trouble. Strand left Medeama under shocking circumstances in May last year after he abandoned the team
In-form Paul Acquah has won Hearts of Oak Goal of the Month Award for March. According to polls, the diving header Acquah scored against Great Olympics in week six won him the accolade. He beats off competition from Alex Kouassi, Thomas Abbey and Inusah Musah to emerge as only the second winner of the award after Thomas Abbey claimed it for the month of February. WINNER:@paulacquah42's headed goal against Olympics has been voted as the Hearts GOAL-OF-THE-MONTH for March.#AHOSC.#HeartsGOTM.pic.twitter.com/lETUb71EVh
Head coach of Black Queens Yusif Basigi is set to leave the country and join a Serbian top-flight club, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. Basigi, led the Black Queens to a third placed finish in the 2016 Africa Womens Nations Cup in Cameroon. In an interview with GHANAsoccernet.com, Basigi said, Its an invitation from one of Serbians top sides to partake in a one month coaching attachment." The Ghana FA is aware and also the technical director, Oti Akenteng because the club
Nigeria Professional Football League side Enyimba FC have rubbished reports that their shot stopper Fatau Dauda punched a ball boy during the league game with Katsina United insisting they are lies perpetrated to tarnish the image of the player. The Nigerian giants added that the reports were just sensationalized to appear differently from what actually happened and that accusing Fatau Dauda of igniting the violence of their fans by punching the ball boy is false and a misrepresentation of facts.
Dreams FC have confirmed they have given permission to their manager CK Akonnor to talk to struggling Ghana Premier League side AshantiGold. Akonnor has been with the Division One League club for three years and would like to take the next step in his coaching career. A statement released by the club read: ''Dreams Football Club wishes to inform its fans and the general public of the board's decision to grant a request from AshantiGold for the services of manager Charles K Akonnor.
Great Olympics coach Godwin Attram has categorically stated that he will resign if the club hire Tom Strand. Attram, who doubles as a player, says he cannot work as deputy to the 2015 MTN FA Cup winner. Strand has been waiting in the wings to takeover the club who lie 14th on the league table. Olympics' plight compounded on Monday when they lost 2-1 at home to Aduana Stars in an outstanding league match. ''I cannot work with Tom Strand, if I will have to work with him, then
New CAF president Dr Ahmad has officially stepped down as president of theMadagascarcc Ahmed has been in-charge of the country's football federation since February 2016. The 57-year-old former AC Sotema coach has now handed over to 1st Vice President Doda Andriamiasasoa who will act until the next election. I submitted my resignation as @fmfmdg President on that day with a lot of emotion. I will always keep an eye on #Madagascar football. pic.twitter.com/nc0v8FKtPC
Jeffrey Schlupp has congratulated his Crystal Palace teammates and the fans after their 3-0 demolishing of Arsenal on Monday night. Former Tottenham man Andros Townsend opened the scoring before Yohan Cabaye's well-taken second was added to from the penalty spot by Luka Milivojevic. The Ghana defender lasted the entire duration at Selhurt Park. After the match he posted on his Instagram account: ''Massive result tonight! Boys played brilliant and the fans were unreal as usual!🔴🔵🔴🔵
Ghanaian defender Joseph Attamah Larweh played a substitute role for Basaksehir in their 4-0 trashing of Galatasary in the Turkish top flight league on Monday. Togolese star Emmanuel Adebayor was the hero of the night as he bagged his first hat trick for Abdullah Avc's side at the Fatih Terim Stadium. Substitute Mustafa Pektemek rounded off the scoring four minutes from time. The 22-year-old came on to replace Mahmut Tekdemir in the 88th minute to shore up the defense as the win was
Ghana defender Jeffrey Schlupp played full throttle for Crystal Palace as they stunned Arsenal 3-0 to boost their survival hopes and put a massive dent in the Gunners' top-four bid on Monday night. The left-back was very lively down the left, caused Arsenal problems and linked up well with his teammates. Palace took the lead in the 17th minute when Andros Townsend finished off a neat move. He tapped in Wilfried Zaha's cross after Christian Benteke and Yohan Cabaye were also involved
Hearts of Oak winger Paul Acquah has won the club's Goal of the Month for Month. He was selected after his brilliant header against Great Olympics in the derby. Acquah beat defender Vincent Atingah,Inusah Musah andThomas Abbey for the award. Watch Paul Acquah's goal which was selected as the best for the month of March: WINNER: @paulacquah42's headed goal against Olympics has been voted as the Hearts GOAL-OF-THE-MONTH for March. #AHOSC. #HeartsGOTM. pic.twitter.com/lETUb71EVh
English football pundit Jamie Redknapp has told the DailyMailthat Swansea will go down the relegation pit if Jordan Ayew continues to stand in for first choice Fernando Llorente inattack. Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has come under huge pressure following his move from Aston Villa to Swansea City in January for a fee of 5m. The former Olympique Marseille striker is yet to find the back of the net since joining Swansea from Aston Villa in the January window. The versatile forward, who was used
Hearts of Midlothian midfielder Prince Buaben says he is elated with his new role as a center-back after his man-of-the-match display in Hearts 1-0 victory over Dundee. The makeshift center-back partnered Krystian Nowak in the heart of defence for The Jambos as returning to the starting line-up for the first time since the Scottish Cup win over Raith Rovers in January. It was a move that tailored the leaking defence of the side as it ended a three-game losing streak and temporarily lifted the
Ghana football legends Abedi Ayew Pele, Samuel Osei Kuffour and Anthony Baffoe are among a host of former African football icons who are expected to grace two all-star charity matches organised by the Kanu Heart Foundation and Nelson Mandela Foundation in Nigeria and South Africa starting later this month. The Ghanaian trio was yesterday named among a star-studded list of 46 African soccer legends, who have confirmed their participation in the matches, which will be played over two legs. The
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