Ghana legend Abedi Pele is convinced Kwesi Appiahis the right man to handle the Black Stars. The triple African Footballer of the Year has welcomed the ex-Ghana captain back to the position he left three years ago. Appiah was appointed last month to replace Avram Grant and expected to sign a two-year deal. He will be unveiled next week before he officially starts work 01 May. "Kwesi Appiah is a good man. Personally I have nothing against him. I want all of us to support him succeed

Ghana international Christian Atsu will see his team gain automatic promotion to the English Premier League if they are able to take all three points against Preston North End tonight. The Ghanaian has been instrumental for the club since joining on-loan from Chelsea in the summer: Newcastle United are second in the Championship - an automatic promotion spot - and will be guaranteed a place back in the top tier of English football with victory over Preston North End. Below he speaks about

Without kicking a ball on Saturday, Christian Atsu's Newcastle United have found themselves on the verge of promotion certainty, just under year after being relegated from the Premier League. United are second in The Championship - an automatic promotion spot - and will be guaranteed a place back in the top tier of English football with victory over Preston North End on Monday evening. That match, at St James's Park, is likely to be a noisy affair, with tens of thousands of expectant

Ghana international Daniel Opares latest attempt to get his career back on track in the French second division is not going according to plan. He has played in only 6 league games totaling 491 minutes in the process since joining the club from German club Augsburg. Having struggled to get a look in to German side Augsburg last summer, he decided to move to the French second division but has since only been involved in a hand full of games. This weekend he was not named in the team that shockingly

Hearts of Oak midfielder Winful Cobbinah has expressed his desire to help the team realize their FA Cup dreams after their 2-1 victory over Sporting Mirren on Sunday. The Phobians progressed to the round of 32 courtesy goals from Anthony Nimo and Patrick Razak at the Accra Sports Stadium over the second-tier side who got their consolation goal via skipper Jewel Arthur. The mercurial midfield enforcer, who was adjudged the best player for his scintillating performance on the day is keen to help

Ghana international Samuel Inkoom continues to build up the numbers by playing for Bulgarian top flight side Vereya. The Ghanian has been involved in every league game since arriving in the winter transfer window. This weekend he played full throttle as his side beat Montana by a solitary goals- and he will be delighted to have been involved in the build up to the goal.     Vereya 1 - Montana 0. @InkoomSamuel delivers a wonderful assist from the right. Every footballer needs

A group of Hearts of Oak fans on Whatsapp has made donations to the club's long-serving masseur Aliu "Ozi-Oza" Adjetey. Adjetey has been at the since 1999 and worked under several occasions in their six league titles. TalkHeartsofOakSC presented a cash of 1,500 and assorted drinks and a citation to honour. The short ceremony took place at the Nmaanmonaa Central Mosque near the Ghana Post Office in Accra. It was done by administrative manager of the Group JJ Kojo Effangon (Shamo),

Al Hilal Omdurman star Abednego Tetteh was sent off for punching an opponent in an off-the-ball incident during a Sudanese Premier League match on Sunday. Tetteh scored to draw his side at 1-1 after Alshorta Algadarf had taken the lead. One minute later, the former Bechem United talisman hit an opponent in a melee insideAlshorta Algadarf's Watch how Abednego Tetteh got himself sent off in the Sudanese Premier League: Abednego Tetteh got sent off a minute after scoring for @AlHilalOmdurman

Head coach of Sporting Mirren Ken Botchway believes his side were the better side in their MTN FA Cup round of 64 defeat to Hearts of Oak on Sunday. Ken Botchways side looked to be in real trouble after Anthony Nimos early opener, but they quickly leveled the scores courtesy captain Jewel Arthur before Patrick Razaks fine strike settled the tie in favour of the Phobians. However, coach Botchway believes his side gave a good account of themselves and deserved to go through ahead of the Phobians.

Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Aziz Tetteh has described Barcelona as an unthinkable team after yet another dramatic late winner from Lionel Messi to won a 3-2 victory in the El Classico. The diminutive Argentine again stole the headlines with a trade mark curler that gave his side all three points at the Bernabau. Messi has already dazzled many with his first goal of the game to pull parity after Caseimero had given the home side the lead. Croat Ivan Rakitic, shot Barcelona into the lead before

Ghanaian youngster Evans Mensah was named Man-of-the-match in his sides 5-1 thumping of JJK in the Finish top league. The Ghanaian is raffling feathers in the Finnish League and was on hand to fetch two goals for HJK Helsinki in what was a very straight forward victory. His fellow Ghanaian compatriot Anthony Annan was also on hand to score on the day. He was handed the man of the match award and his efforts and goals has helped reward HJK Helsinki with a top spot in the first half of the

Gilbert Fiamenyo scored for AFC Leopards in their 2-1 win over Thika United 2-1 on Sunday in the Kenyan Premier League. The former Hearts of Oak opened the scoring on 36 minutes. He weaved past three defenders before tucking the ball into the net for his third goal of the season. Wyvonne Isuza doubled the lead in the 60th minute butThika pulled a goal back in the 85th minute through second half substitute Salim Mzee....

Asante Kotoko defender Awal Mohammed has lauded Division One League side Bekwai Youth Football Academy following an impressive display in the MTN FA insisting his side played their best game so far this season. Asante Kotoko have gone under immense pressure after going win-less in five consecutive league matches before beating the Bekwai-based side through the lottery of penalty kicks to move to the round of 32 in the competition. And Awal Mohammed, who played for the Black Stars at the 2015

Ghanaian youngster Evans Mensah was amongst the goals in the Finnish League this weekend, gt a brace in a game which was a stroll in the Park for his side. In a weekend that was one to savour for the fast-rising Ghanaian winger Mensah, added a non-drop strike to seal victory for his side. He got a brace on the day and was named man of the match. Below is the video of the gaol:     🎥 VIDEO: JJK vs HJK Evans MENSAH! 🔵 La 29.4.HJK-Inter klo 16.00 Liput: https://t.co/b50bfg8QUm#HJK

Hearts of Oak coach Frank Elliot Nuttall is delighted with his sides progression into the next round of the MTN FA Cup following their 2-1 victory over Sporting Mirren on Sunday. The Phobians dominated proceedings in the opening minutes of the encounter and eventually went a goal up through defender Anthony Nimo from close range but Mirren quickly restored parity courtesy a fine strike by captain Jewel Arthur. Winger Patrick Razak won the day for the premier league giants after some good work

Deputy coach of Inter Allies Wilson Asare has set his sights on returning to winning ways in their week 13 clash with Elmina Sharks following their disappointing defeat to Liberty Professionals in the MTN FA Cup round of 64 on Saturday. Inter Allies dominated the game against the Scientific Soccer lads but failed to convert any of the chances that came their way before eventually losing the tie 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Ahead of the clubs midweek clash with Elmina Sharks, stand-in coach

Legend Abedi Ayew Pele says he is not interested in running for the Ghana Football Association presidency in 2019. Incumbent Kwesi Nyantakyi has announced he will not seek re-election when his tenure comes to an end in two years time. It is too early for prospective candidates to launch their bids but pundits expert a stern race for the job. Abedi thinks there are knowledgeable people around to succeed Nyantakyi and expects ex-footballers to get involved. ''I think Nyantakyi has

Abdul Majeed Waris scored for Lorient in their 5-1 thumping of Metz to keep their survival hopes alive whiles John Boye's impressive outing in Sivasspor away draw leaves them on a brink of securing top-flight promotion. GHANAsoccernet.combrings you a comprehensive wrap of how Ghanaian players fared for the respective clubs across the globe over the weekend. ENGLAND Deputy Black Stars skipper Ander Ayew enjoyed 90 minutes of football action for West Ham United in their 0-0 draw with high-flying