Ghana is set to host the West Africa Football Union football championship in July as efforts to revive the dying competition hots the ground. The tournament which will be hosted in Cape Coast will start from 8th to 21st July All 16 West Africa countries will participate in the tournament but for Mali who are facing some challenges according to organisers. Leadership of the WAFU including Ghana FA Boss are making frantic efforts to ensure the competition is re-lived following the recently
Kwesi Appiah will arrive in the country today to start work as Black Stars coach. The ex-Ghana captain will fly into the country from the United Kingdom where he went to visit his family. Appiah, a former Al Khartoum SC coach, has agreed a two-year contract on his re-appointment. He was named named last month after beating Hugo Broos and Willy Sagnol in an interview session. Appiah's work officially starts on 01 May and has five games coming up in three months. His first assignment
Former Kotoko great Wilberforce Mfum has urged players who join the club to have confidence and extra strength to be successful in the clubs shirt. The 80-year-old believes players find it difficult to excel at the club due to incessant pressure from their vociferous fans during an interview with Ghana News Agency. Kotokos newly signed players must understand that almost half of Ghanas population are supporters of Kumasi Asante Kotoko and obviously the expectations would be high every season,
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Ernest Sowah has made quicker-than-expected recovery from an ankle injury and now available for selection. He was initially ruled out of the remaining matches for the first round but has now recovered. This is a huge boost for the club after first choice goalkeeper Felix Annan suffered a shoulder injury which has sidelined him for days. Sowah could be fielded in Sunday's MTN FA Cup Round of 64 against Bekwai Youth Academy. "He is now good to
AshantiGold captain Joshua Tijani says the players are fast coping with CK Akunnor's tactics. The Miners made a false start in Akunnor's first match last Sunday in the 1-0 reverse at Inter Allies. "Since he came, every player is coping with the roles and formations given. None of them have complained about the coach's style" he told GHANASoccernet.com "Everybody is excited the way he is making us play. He has vast knowledge in football since he is a former footballer.
Asante Kotoko first choice Goalkeeper Felix Annan has been sidelined for days with a shoulder injury. He is expected to return to training at Adako Jachielater this week after sitting out of the sessions for three days. According to a club report, Annanbroke his shoulder at training last week Tuesday. An x-ray conducted on him revealed he had a contusion at his left shoulder and had his arm wrapped in an arm-sling. "He played with some amount of pain against Wa All Stars. We assessed
Michael Essien has been training feverishly with Indonesian side Persib Bandung despite recent negative revelations about his registration. The former Chelsea star was accused to have breached immigration laws by playing without a work permit. He was initially banned after the issue public and was facing a jail sentence but Persib intervened and explained matters. Essien trained with his teammates at the Pakansari Stadium on Friday morning. Watch video of Michael Essien training withPersib
AshantiGold beat third-tier side Vita Club 1-0 in a friendly on Wednesday at their training base, Ofori stadium. Dauda Mohammed got the only goal of the game. Roland Amouzou featured in the game after recovering from an injury. Crocked trio Robert Dabuo, Amos Addai and Paul Abeka Nkrumah were the absentees. The match is a test ahead of their round of 62 FA Cup fixture against second tier Asokwa Deportivo on Saturday at the Baba Yara stadium. They host Medeama SC next Wednesday in a
Kwadwo Asamoah's Juventus and Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid will find out today which opponents their clubs will face in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League. There is also the possibility of the two players facing each other. Asamoah was a late substitute as the Italians knocked out Barcelona, while Amartey sat on the bench as the Atleti drew 1-1 at Leicester City to advance. Real Madrid are in the draw after seeing off Bayern Munich. Monaco continue to surprise with Kylian
AshantiGold head coach CK Akonnor has hinted he will sign new players to strengthen squad during the second transfer window. He says he needs players who are already developed and are coming to help the club to achieve its target but admitted it will be very difficult to get these players. "It is likely there will be new players during this transfer window. It is going to be difficult because I want to bring a player who will help me and not try your luck players," he told GHANASoccernet.com
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