Ex-Bolton Wanderers striker Mustapha Riga has reportedly acquired second-tier side Japekrom Mpuasuman FC. The former Dutch international has bought the financially-stricken club for an undisclosed fee. Multiple media reports are claiming the 35-year-old has map out plans to make the club an attractive brand. Riga was appointed Chief Executive of BA United last year after acquiring majority shares. But it's unclear if he will merge the two clubs. Mpuasuman are placed 15th on the
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), has directed the National Sports Authority (NSA) to stop the organization of non-sporting activities on the pitches of all national stadia. The directive is to halt further worsening of the state pitches in the countrys stadia, which in recent times have been used in the organisation of many entertainment and church-related activities. Hon. Isaac Kwame Asiamah, who was inspecting facilities at the Stadium in Kumasi on Tuesday, was clearly disturbed the
Nigeria and Ghana are two of the powerhouses of African football. Between them they have seven Nations Cup titles, nine runners-up spots, an Under-20 World Cup title and an Olympic Gold. But when the CAF Champions League group stage draw is made on April 26, neither country will have a representative in the 16-team field. In fact, looking back in the over four decades of Africa's premier club competition, Ghana have only had three champions and Nigeria two - and those came in successive
FK Austria Wien defender Kadri Mohammed believes the appointment of Kwesi Appiah as Black Stars coach gives him a chance back in the team. The centre back earned his first ever national team call up in June last year against Mauritius in the qualifiers to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. "I was very happy when I heard Kwesi Appiah has been appointed the new Black Stars head coach," he told Obuasi based Time FM "He is a very good coach who monitors the local league and lower leagues.
Ghana defender Jeffrey Schlupp remains defiant about Crystal Palace's chances of beating the drop. Schlupp was in action for the Eagles as the rallied from behind to draw 2-2 against former side Leicester City over the weekend. Palace have moved up to 15th on the table with six games to end the season. And versatile Ghanaian Jeffrey Schlupp is confident his side will avoid relegation. He told the Croydon Advertiser: "It's definitely another point in the right direction.
Orlando Pirates are coy on the arrest of Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Morrison for being in possession of a stolen car. The attacking winger, who plays for the PSL giants ,was reportedly arrested on Tuesday morning by the ruthless police in the country. According to the Daily Sunthe midfielder was arrested while he was driving the car he recently acquired and his arrest has come as a shock because of his religious nature. The Ghanaian-born is believed to have been detained at the Douglasdale
Promising Anderlecht and Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah is relishing the prospects of taking on Zlatan Ibrahimovic in this evenings game. The former Caen defender is in line to start again this evening at Old Trafford. "You can mark him in a whole game and for 80 minutes he isn't seen, but he just has to use half a chance, a little bit of space, and then he creates an opportunity for himself or for a teammate." Appiah told reporters ahead of the game. "We should be aware
Las Palmas have tabled a three-year contract extension offer to Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng which will keep him at the club until June 2020. Boateng, 30, will end his one-year contract with the Canary Island at the end of April. The midfielder's agent Federico Pastorello has been meeting Las Palmas officials since the start of the week to negotiate a new deal. "If Boateng decides to stay, it will not be for just one more year." Pastorello said Las Palmas presidentMiguel
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, believes the wind of change that blew through the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was inevitable and that the change that has come provides a new lease of life for the game in Africa. In an exclusive interview with Graphic Sports Rosalind K. Amoh, Mr Nyantakyi spoke on a wide range of issues from his re-election to both CAF and FIFA, his chances of being a CAF vice president, and the fact that he would not seek re-election
Great Olympics strikerOsah Bernardino Tetteh has been handed a trial session by an unknown Belgian outfit. Multiple media reports are suggesting the youngster will leave the country in the coming days to attempt win a professional contract. The striker impressed for the Wonder Club despite the side's struggles in the Ghanaian top-flight. He could become the latest local youngster to join the foreign bandwagon. ...
Kevin-Prince Boateng has reached an agreement with Las Palmas to extend his contract for a further year with the Spanish side. According to Marca, the 30-year-old has decided to activate the clause in his contract to extend until 2018. Las Palmas president Miguel Angel Ramirezhas insisted the Ghanaian has the final on his long-term future at the club. The Spanish La Liga side have the option to extend his contract for one more season at the end of April. Boateng has scored nine goals
Former Chelsea icons Charlton Cole and Michael Essien will not be going to jail in Indonesia after agreeing to wait till their permit is given before featuring for the club again. The duo visited the immigration office earlier on Wednesday and an agreement has been made to allow them stay and wait for their permit. "Yes, Essien and Cole came this morning with the management Persib Bandung," said Kasi Wasdakim Class Immigration Office Bandung Agustianur via mobile phone. "Essien
Highly-rated Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has been selected to officiate at the 2017 Africa Under-17 Championship in Gabon next month. The young referee is part of the selected officials picked by CAF to handle matches in the tournament. The 30-year-old, who is a product of Accra Academy and the University of Ghana, has been touted as the next big thing for Ghana football. He has officiated several matches on the continent and hugely tipped to become an elite CAF A referee. He is the
Turkish giants Galatasaray are monitoring the situation of Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah at Juventus and will look to tempt him with a move in the summer. After months tormented, Kwadwo Asamoah has once again become an important player for Juventus this season and is doing very well as a defender. Galatasaray coach Igor Tudor is a former Juventus player himself and has been impressed with Asamoahs versatility and will hope to lure him with the prospects of Champions League football and
French-born Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah is relishing the challenge of facing Manchester United's striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the UEFA EUROPA League quarter final stage at Old Trafford tonight. The Royal Blues will go into tonight's second leg of the EUROPA league quarter final as underdogs against English giants Manchester United after drawing 1-1 in the first leg last week at home. Appiah, who featured for the whole duration of the first leg encounter has earmarked Swedish sharpshooter
Ghana and Leicester City defender Jeffrey Schlupp played against his boyhood club Leicester City for the first time and reveals the awkward feeling it gave him. Both teams played out a 2-2 drawn game to share the spoils in a memorable game for the Ghana international. "It's definitely another point in the right direction," said the Ghana international. "We were 2-0 down against a good team like Leicester who have had good form recently so for us to come back from 2-0 down
Ghana's Under-17 male team coach Paa Kwesi Fabin is satisfied with the progress of his team ahead of the 2017 Africa U17 Championship. The Black Starlets recorded a 2-0 win over Niger inthe first of two preparatory games ahead of next months African tournament in Gabon. He says his team is 80% ready ahead of the continental juvenile championship. I can say my team is 80% ready for the tournament [Under-17Afcon]. Im satisfied with the output of the boys. We will work on the rough edges
Inter Allies have named Antwi Kwame Amoako as the club's Player of the Week after last Sunday's 1-0 home win over AshantiGold in the Ghana Premier League. The midfielder kingpin was presented with football items by the team's technical director Willie Klutse in the presence of club's president Rabeh El-Eter and vice president Delali Senaye. This is the second time the midfield dynamo has been named Player of the Week. Prince Baffoe, who got the only goal against the Miners
Ex-Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has been interviewed for the vacant Thailand national team job. The Serbian is seeking a return to the limelight after he was sacked by Algeria in October last year. The 63-year-old, who took Ghana to the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, was interviewed for the job on Tuesday. Thailand federation technical directorWitthaya Laohakul has revealed a new man could be appointed by the end of the week. "I really want things tied up this
Schalke are interested in keeping defender Abdul Baba Rahman at the club for one more season according to German football news outletFussball Transfer. Rahman, joined Schalke on a season long loan earlier this season after Antonio Conte made it clear the defender needs to step up his game to be a part of his squad. The 22-year was ruled out of the remainder of the season after he picked up a knee injury while on international duty at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana. According to
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