High flying BYF Academy staged a wonderful comeback to defeat Fijai Real United 3-2 at the Essipon Sports Stadium in what could could be described as one of the greatest comebacks in football. The visiting side came from a goal down to pick the important win in a spirited fashion as they await Asante Kotoko in the round 64 of the MTN FA Cup. Dominic Oduro broke the virginity of the game from a rebound when Isaac Asma's nicely curled corner kick was punched away by goalkeeper Evans Abekah.
Godwin Attram has revealed that the fracas between him and Great Olympics have been settled after holding a meeting with management. The Dade boys have been faced with internal wrangling over the past few days between coach-cum-player Godwin Attram and some of the management members of the club following their decision to relegate him to an assistant role in the technical team and appoint Swedish trainer Tom Strand as his head. Reports went rife in the media that, the team has been divided into
New Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has spoken for the first time about his return to the Black Stars coaching position. Appiah was appointed at the start of the month to return to the post and has expressed his views about his return. Watch the interview of Appiah below: 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
The Dutch FA has shockingly rejected an appeal by Ghana striker Elvis Manu to have his red overturned claiming his refusal to protest the decision at the time proved his guilt. Manu, who is on loan at the Eredivisie side from Championship high-flyers Brighton and Hove Albion, was dismissed after just 12 minutes in the Eagles defeat to Heracles last week after blocking a goal-bound shot. However, replays appeared to show that the ball actually hit Manus chest, but referee Edwin van de Graaf
Ghanaian duo Jonathan Mensah and Lalas Abubakar visited patients at Nationwide Childrens Hospital on Wednesday. They joined Brand Ambassador Frankie Hejduk for the programme. Abubakar, Mensah and Hejduk hosted a game night for patients on the fifth floor. Each child received a mini ball signed by the players as well as having the opportunity to get their picture taken with them. This event was part of Crew SCs Give Forward initiative which is sponsored by MAPFRE Insurance....
The Executive Committee is expected to ratify an eight-match ban recommended by Match Review Panel for referee Ernest Baafi for disallowing Liberty Professionals a penalty at Elmina Sharks. Liberty's Prosper Avor was whacked down inside the by a Sharks player but the referee waived play to continue. After watching the footage, the Review Panel was convinced Baafi had it wrong in a situation which was avoidable. The Kumasi-based who could barely run in the game as he appeared limping,
Alcorcon midfielder Mohammed Amando has been ruled out for three weeks after picking up groin injury. The former Ghana youth international suffered the setback during his sides clash with Athletico Madrid B. He had to be stretchered off with 10 minutes to full time. Amando is on loan from Ghana Premier League champions Wa All Stars....
Hearts of Oak will have to find a way of winning without the influence of defender Inusah who has failed to fully recover from a knock he picked up in the previous game. The player was expected to return to action after missing the teams last two games but he has again failed to pass the fitness tet and will sit out this game too. Hearts of Oak are looking strong and will hope to deal with the situation very well. ...
Ghana goalie Fatau Dauda would be a relieved man after visuals emerged that proved that he did not punch the ball boy in their premier League game against Katsina. The 32-year-old is currently serving a one match suspension for the incident but with this new evidence it is likely that his club Enyimba will appeal the decision. The former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper was sanctioned by the League Management Company (LMC) for "aggression towards a ball boy" in his team's 1-2 defeat at
Referee Yaw Ametepe could be suspended for up to eight matches for his dramatic penalty decision in the AshantiGold-Hearts of Oak clash last Sunday. He awarded a penalty to Hearts but later rescinded his decision. The Referees Review Committee has watched the clip and concluded he got it wrong and should have made his earlier decision stand. GHANASoccernet.com understands Ametepe will be suspended for his indecision....
Ethiopia have replaced banned Mali at this year's African Junior Championship in Gabon next month, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed. Mali advanced from the qualifiers but have to forfeit their slot following a FIFA ban on the country for government interference. Ethiopia will join Tanzania, Angola and Niger in Group B. The 2017 African Championship will be played from 1428 May with the semi-finalists qualify for the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup in India....
Promising referee Daniel Laryea will handle Easter Monday's international friendly between Ghana U17 and their counterparts from Niger. He will be assisted by David Laryea and Daniel Agyin. Niger will arrive in the country on Saturday and will lodge at the Marriset Hotel, Osu. The first leg will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium....
Chicago Fire has selected Ghana striker David Accam to model at the annual Soccer & Style Fashion Show. He will join Bastian Schweinsteiger, Arturo Alvarez, Brandt Bronico, Drew Conner and Matt Polster. Others are Jonathan Campbell, Patrick Doody, Michael Harrington, Jorge Bava, Stefan Cleveland and goalkeeper coach Aleksandar Saric. The players will join others from the Meteorologist Cheryl Scott to commemorate the event that will benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation. The club's
Watch Ghanaian defender Samuel Mensah scoring the opening goal for Ostersunds FK too beat Norrkping 4-1 on Thursday night to win the Swedish Cup. Watch video of the goals in the match below...
GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal that Kim Grant has joined Bangladesh Premier League outfit Saif Sporting Club as their new head coach. The ex-Ghana striker will replace Serbian coach Nikola Kavazovic, who was terminated during Saif SC's pre-season preparations in Kolkata. "We were actually searching for a coach who has experience of managing underrated players and Grant has such experience. He is likely to arrive here next week," Saif SC managing director Nasiruddin Chowdhury
Godwin Attram has clearly stated that he holds no grudge against in-coming Great Olympics coach Tom Strand but he is not willing to work under him. The Wonder club has been faced with internal wrangling over the few days following the appointment of Swedish trainer Tom Strand as head coach of the club. This has resulted in the club being divided into two sections as one part trains at the Ghanaman Soccer of Excellence in Prampram while the other hold theirs at the GNFS centre in Accra. I
TP Mazembe and Sudanese side Al Hilal are in a two-horse race to sign Aduana Stars striker Bright Adjei, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The local Black Stars ace has returned to top form and was on target in the 2-1 win at Great Olympics. GHANASoccernet.com understands both clubs want to sign for for the Group stage of CAF inter-clubs competitions. ''I can tell that Mazembe are 75% through with Bright (Adjei) and he should be going for his medical anytime soon. But Al
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan says the playing body contributed to the untimely sacking of Zdravko Lugarusic. The 55-year-old was relieved off his duty as head coach of the club just three months into his two-year dealfollowing a turn of poor results. But the shot-stopper believes he and his teammates could have done more to save the Croatian tactician. I think I and my colleagues have to be blamed for our recent poor run of form which has contributed to the sacking of coach Zdravko
Former Ghana Football Association presidential aspirant Ofeibea Ramatu haspresented books and other learning materials to pupils ofKotobabi Cluster of Schools on Thursday. ''Education is key in our society, without Education Ghana wont be where it is now and so I saw it necessary to do something to help these student who might be lacking some basic nearly materials,'' she told the media. ''And I decided to choose today because I am actually celebrating my birthday
The season has not been pretty good for Medeama SC since they are not too far from the relegation zone. A win against Bechem United on Saturday at the Tarkwa and Aboso park will move them a step up on the league ladder. The Yellow and Mauves lost 2-0 to Berekum Chelsea last Sunday so they hope to bounce back from the defeat. They came from behind to beat Asante Kotoko SC in their last home game. Joseph Tetteh Zutah is coming back into the squad for Saturday's game. He has been
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