Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah was again an unused substitute for Juventus in their 2-1 victory over Monaco in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi finals at the Juventus Arena on Tuesday. Monaco dominated in the opening exchanges as they went in search of getting back into the tie after losing the first leg 2-0 at the Stade Louis II a fortnight ago. The Bianconeri quickly got into their stride and took the game to the visitors but squandered all the chances that came their way,

The official bank sponsor of the Black Stars, uniBank, has welcomed coach James Kwesi Appiah after being re-appointed as handler of the senior national team. In a short ceremony at the World Trade Center, the former Black Stars defender showed appreciation with the gesture by uniBank and revealed that he never changed his bankers during his stay in Sudan. I always keep my money with uniBank even when I was coaching in Sudan so I am very happy to be back for this superb marriage, he told the

Ghana and Brighton striker Elvis Manu has been sacked by Dutch side Go Ahead Eaglesfor neglecting his loan club to support his old side. The 23-year-old signed for Brighton in 2015 from Feyenoord and was loaned to Go Ahead Eaglesin the Eredivisie last January. And he enraged club chiefs last Sunday after he showedhis lovefor Feyenoord on social media before Eagles 4-0 defeat to Ajax, which confirmed their relegation.   The Dutch side accused him of unprofessional conduct. He has

New Ethiopia coach Ashenafi Bekele has named two foreign-based players in his provisional 29-man squad to face Ghana next month in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The ex Adama Ketema coach chose Shemeles Bekele of Petrojet and Oumed Okuri who has scored nine goals in all competitions for El Entag El Harby. Debuts call-ups have been handed to quartet; Abdurahman Mubarak (Fasil Ketema), Ame Mohammed (Jimma Aba Bunna) and right back Awet GebreMikael (Electric). Experienced stars Getaneh

West Ham midfield supremo Andre Ayew has given a ringing endorsement to the appointment of Kwesi Nyantakyi as the 1st Vice President of CAF insisting the Ghana FA boss 'is the right man for the job'. The Ghana international said Nyantakyi's'immense knowledge, tact and experience' will help Africa's football governing body to move in the right direction having worked the lawyer for ten years. Nyantakyi became the second most powerful person in African football on Monday

Chief Executive Officer of Berekum Chelsea, Obed Nana Kwame Nketiah has given his blessing to Steve Pollack following his decision to join Asante Kotoko. The beleaguered Porcupine Warriors are reported to have swooped for the English gaffer to help extricate the club from its current predicaments. According to reports, Pollack who was serving as the technical for Berekum Chelsea FC will be assisted by interim coach of the club Frimpong Manso. Speaking to Happy FM's Wamputu Sports, Nana

On-loan Richmond Boakye scored as Red Star Belgrade reached the final of the Serbian Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Cukaricki on Tuesday at home. Red Star advanced 5-3 on aggregte after a heavy 4-1 first leg win on the road two weeks ago. Cukaricki took a two-zero lead through Ognjen Ozegovic's fourth minute goal and an own goal from Nemanja Milic in the 54th minute. Boakye stepped up to score a beautiful penalty in the 76th minute to register his 11th goal in all competitions for the club

Great Olympics star Paul Fiatsi face stiff competition for the CNN Goal of the Week award. The midfielder smashed in a volley from the penalty arc to put his Ghana Premier League side in the win over Asante Kotoko. Fiatsi has been lauded for the technique used but it looks Gabriel Appelt Pires's long-range strike for Leganes against Real Betis will rival that. Also, Liverpool star the La Liga and Emre Can's overhead kick goal for Liverpool against Watford is a big contender. Watch

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed he was at the receiving end of racist abuse during his stay in Italy. Gyan moved to Europe at age 17 and signed for Serie A side Udinese and spent five more seasons including a loan spell at Serie B side Modena. He later got transferred to French Ligue 1 side Rennes. The Shanghai SIPG-owned player Tweeted in support of his ex-international teammate Sulley Muntari who was racially-abused by Cagliari fans playing for Pescara in the Serie A match.

One in six professional footballers based outside their home country says he has faced discrimination, according to FIFPro research, supporting comments by Ghanaian footballer Sulley Muntari that racism is entrenched in the game. Muntari received a yellow card for protesting to the referee whodid not react to racist abuse from fans during amatch betweenPescara and Cagliari in Italys Serie A. Muntari got a second yellow card for walking off the pitch in protest. FIFPro and player unions in Italy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has vowed to meet with Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari, and head of the Italian Italian Football Federation Carlo Tavecchio, after Italian football was marred last week by two separate incidents of racism. Muntari, 32, was sent off against Cagliari on April 30 for a second yellow card after leaving the game in protest following his complaints of racial abuse to referee Daniele Minelli, while Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia was speaking in a live interview

Ebusua Dwarfs ace Ebenezer Ackon has been named the best male soccer player for the 2016/2017 academic year at the University of Cape Coast. Ackon is a third-year under-graduate student at the Cape Coast-based institution. He has been with Ebusua Dwarfs for the past two seasons. Congratulations to our defender Eben Ackon who was named the best male soccer player for 2016/17 academic year @UCC pic.twitter.com/F84MbwwMeS Ebusua Dwarfs Fc (@Ebusua_Dwarfs) May 9, 2017...

The management of Asante Kotoko have resolved to hand the position of head coach to Steve Pollack according to a report by kickgh.com. According to the website the English man will be handed the job on a short term deal and will sit to discuss renewal at the end of the season depending on performance. GHANAsoccernet.com cannot independently verify the news at this point but Kotoko have been on a hunt for a new coach following the termination of Dzravko Logurasics contract six weeks ago.

Great Olympics midfielder Paul Fiatsi's wonder strike for the Wonder club in their 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko has been nominated by CNN for the goal of the week. Fiatsi scored a wonderful volley past Felix Annan to propel Olympics to claim win against the Porcupines in Accra on Saturday.   @CNNFC @GHPLLive BREAKING! Paul Fiatsi's beautiful Volley for Great Olympics against Kotoko has been nominated for CNN Goal of the week!! Let's get voting! pic.twitter.com/wm0HY6WhCj

Left-back Augustine Arhinful has landed in Kuwait to sign for a club in the country's top-flight. The former Hasaacas and Hearts of Oak player arrived in the Gulf country on Monday but he has refused to name the club he will be joining. ''I arrived yesterday (Monday), definitely Im here to sign for a team,'' Arhinful told Sportscrusader.com. '''I dont want to reveal the name of the team because the deal is yet to be finalised. ''Im confident I will

Dreams FC sensation Rashid Sani scored a fabolous goal for the side in their 1-0 win over Phar Rangers in the country's second-tier league last week. How about this for a match winner...🔝💯🔥 STUPENDOUS strike from the youngster!!! @OfficialRS99 #StillBelieve👆🏿 pic.twitter.com/9Isc9CaA5G Dreams Football Club (@DreamsFootballC) May 8, 2017...

  Ghana striker David Accam has emerged on the radar of Turkish outfitTrabzonspor. The 26-year-old, who plays for Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire, is reportedly been tracked by the European side. Trabzonspor manager Ersun Yanal is believed to be a long-term admirer of the Ghana international and could swoop for his signature in the summer. Scouts of the European team have reportedly watched the former BK Hacken forward on several occasions. The African has scored three

Medeama have congratulated Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi on his elevation as CAF 1st Vice-President. The Ghanaian FA leader has become the second most powerful football person on the African continent. Nyantakyi's work ethics has seen him ride in a relatively short span since becoming the FA boss in 2005. And the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup campaigners have sent him best wishes.   We congratulate Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi on his appointment as CAF 1st Vice-President. We

Liberty Professionals deputy trainer Ignatius Fosu has affirmed his readiness to support Michael Osei at the club. The 45-year-old former Asante Kotoko gaffer signed a two-year deal late last week the Dansoman-based club. Multiple media reports suggest that, Ignatius Fosu is unwilling to work under Osei hence will be departing the club. However, the soft spoken Osei says he is ready to help the incoming coach succeed at the club. "We will all support coach Osei to succeed here, we

Medeama coach Augustine Evans Adotey thinks midfielder Justice Blay has successfully filled the void left by Malik Akowuah. Blay, who joined the Mauve and Yellows from relegated Sekondi Hasaacas, has been a standout performer. The defensive midfielder has earned rave reviews for his commanding displays for the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup campaigners. And coach Augustine Evans Adotey, who has rated the midfielder as the club's best signing this season, has expressed confidence in the youngster.