Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers have ended their pursuit of Ghana defender John Boye. Boye, 30, was a target for the MLS side following an impressive run at Turkish second-tier sideSivasspor. GHANAsoccernet.com revealed last month that Timbers have identified the Ghana international and were keen to sign him as a designated player. But the club has turned it attention to a different option with Sivasspor set to secure qualification back to the Turkish top-flight. Im told that

Afriyie Acquah has been handed a one-match ban for his sending off in last Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus in the Turin derby. This means the 24-year-old will miss Sunday's home game against Napoli. The Ghana midfielder was controversially marched off the field in the 57 minutes after a second yellow card. Acquah went in with a sliding tackle on Mario Mandzukic and got booked although TV replay showed he had the ball and not the player....

Tema Youth Coach Edward Odoom pointed accusing fingers at top referee Daniel Laryea for his side's 2-1 defeat at Liberty Professionals on Sunday. The Tema-based side claim they were undone by the actions of the fast-rising Ghanaian referee. Laryea, who is climbing the ladder to become the country's top referee, was at the centre of the game at the Carl Reindorf Park in Dansoman. Liberty captain Samuel Sarfo grabbed a brace before Malik Antri pulled one back for the visitors. And

Ghanaian midfielder Enock Kwakwa scored for Falkenberg in their 4-2 win over Gefle FF in the Swedish Superettan League on Monday night. Kwakwa, 22, nailed the fourth goal for the visitors at theGavlevallen. Viktor Goetesson opened the scoring for Falkenberg before Johan Oremo double put the home team in front to end the first half. The visitors responded quickly in the second stanza with Mahmut Ozen leveling matters for the side. Christoffer Carlsson put the visitors in front again with

Kwadwo Asamoah has been named in Juventus squad for Tuesdays Champions League semi-final second leg against Monaco. The Bianconeri hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg and the Ghana international could be handed game time. Marko Pjaca and Daniele Rugani are Juves only absences, with the former nursing an ACL tear and the defender not expected back until the end of the month. Juve squad for Monaco: Buffon, Neto, Audero; Chiellini, Benatia, Alex Sandro, Mattiello, Barzagli, Bonucci, Alves,

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Chairman Alhaji MND Jawula says he is not surprised by Kwesi Nyantakyi's CAF first vice president appointment and says it will greatly benefit Ghana. Nyantyakyis appointment was approved by the CAF Executive committee on Monday during its first meeting under new president Ahmad Ahmad. The astute lawyer is the first Ghanaian to occupy such position in African football adding to his FIFA executive committee position. Speaking to Starr Sports, Jawula

Italian football authorities may face disciplinary action over the treatment of Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari. Muntari, 32, was sent off after leaving the field claiming he was racially abused during a Serie A game. He was initially banned for one game but had this overturned by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). "We have a committee in charge of monitoring this and the committee will take action," Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura told BBC Sport. "What matters

Ghanaian-born international Enock Kwateng has earned a call up into the U20 side of France following an impressive season for Nantes. Enock who has featured for Ligue1 side Nantes FC is among a group of Ligue1 promising youngsters monitored and selected by the France U20 coach ahead of the U20 World Cup to take place later this year. Enock, 18, who managed 7 appearances in 37 Ligue 1 games this campagn will miss next weekend game. The energic defender is eligible to play for the Black Stars

Berekum Chelsea are looking forward to signing Asante Kotokos Richard Osei on loan to augment their team. The exciting player signed for Kotoko last season after a successful spell with Berekum Chelsea. Osei has failed to knuckle down a regular starting place in the team and is also open to the idea of playing more this season....

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has decried the idiots who directed monkey chants at Sulley Muntari and offered to speak to the Ghanaian soccer player who was initially banned for protesting against racism. Muntari said he was treated like a criminal after being shown two yellow cards when he walked off the field during a Serie A game in response to the racial abuse. The Pescara midfielder was infuriated after unsuccessfully trying to get the referee to halt the April 30 game at Cagliari.

Baffour Gyan has told disgruntled Asante Kotoko supporters to exercise patiencefollowing the clubs underwhelming form in the Ghana Premier League. Gyan, who is an ardent supporter of the Porcupine Warriors is well aware of the atmosphere that currently surrounds the club following their seven-match winless run. The Porcupine Warriors were humbled by Great Olympics 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium over the weekend which has prompted a section of their teeming fans to call for the head of coach

Ghanaian duo Emmanuel Adjei Sowah and Francis Amuzu have won the Belgian Reserve League title with Anderlecht. Right back Sowah lasted the entire duration while Amuzu stayed on the bench in their 3-1 win over KRC Genk on Monday. Anderlecht finished the season with a two-point lead over Bruges who drew 2-2 with Standard Liege. Anderlecht line-up: Svilar, Sowah, Bornauw, Cools, Dante, Amrani (77 Foulon), Doumbia, Dewaele, Vancamp (81 Corryn), Bruno, Kayembe (89 Morias)...

Liberty Professional have officially named Michael Osei as their new head coach following a difficult start to the season. Liberty have been able to meet the demands of the former New Edubiase assistant coach following weeks of negotiations. GHANAsoccernet.com exclusively broke the news that the Dansoman-based club were in serious talks with the former Asante Kotoko coach for him to take over the club. Liberty are currently being managed by fast-rising Coach Ignatius Ofosu who will be moved

Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila is in line to be named the best player of the season for Al Gharafa following his stupendous performance in the season. Sumaila, 24, joined The Leopards on a season long loan from Kuwaiti side Al Qadsia after winning the league with them last season. Despite joining Al Gharafa mid-way in the season, Sumaila has been overly impressive for the Qatari giants. As a center back, Sumaila has won 8 man of the match awards since joining, scoring 4 goals in the league

Former Ghana international Baffour Gyan has called on the management and playing body of Asante Kotoko to remain calm as they try to find solutions to their teams fall from grace. Baffour Gyan who featured for Kotoko before retiring from the game has urged the Clubs fans to support them in hard times. I know the fans are very worried with the performance of the team, but this is the time they must rally and throw their support behind the team, he told Kasapa FM. The players need their support

Inter Allies attacking midfielder Ismeal Ntefuni was pleased to grab his debut Ghana Premier League goal, as the team whitewashed Bolga All Stars on Sunday. He played the full throttle of the game where he scored in the 87th minute and also contributed in one of the goals in Inter Allies 3-0 win against Bolga All Stars at El Wak Stadium. Obviously Im delighted with the goal, Im really excited because I want to play and score goals like I was doing in the Youth team. This goal, I strongly

Former Hasaacas trainer Ben Zola has been named as a member of the technical team of newly promoted Division One League side Phar Rangers FC. Zola was handed a two year contract subject to renewal based on the performance of the side. He will be with former Bechem United assistant coach Bright Anthony Konadu with a yet-to-be-named big name as their technical director. According to the President of the club, Nana Yaw Amponsah, the technical direction of the club has not been the best as he

Former Ghana international Ibrahim Tanko is expected to be officially named the assistant to Kwesi Appiah this week with serious work set to start. Tanko has served on that role with the Cameroon national team and is expected to join forces with Kwesi Appiah who is also returning to the team. Kwesi Nyantakyi fresh from being named as the first vice president of CAF is expected to turn his attention to dealing with the issues of the Black Stars. There are reports that Maxwell Konadu will

Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany sent Ghanaian Timothy Fosu Mensah a get well message with a signed jersey after clashing with him in the Manchester derby. The young Ghanaian defender who plays for Manchester United is out and missed the game against Arsenal. Kompany himself has had his fair share of injury concerns this season and will be concerned about Fosu Mensahs pain. He signed a shirt with a touchy message of get well soon....

West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) coach Klavs Rasmussen has expressed satisfaction with his outfits in week 14 of the Ghana Premier League 2-1 defeat to Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday. The Sogakofe lads have been the most feared side in the ongoing campaign following their seven-match winning streak which propelled them to the summit of the table. However, the Phobians were not alarmed by the Academy lads' form guide as they defeated them 2-1 courtesy goals from captain