The Ghana Football business Expo has been officially launched at the World Trade Center in Accra. The event which was held on Wednesday follows an initial launch which took place in Houston in the United States of America a few weeks ago. The local launch is to update and enlighten Ghanaians on the business aspect of football as the modern trend in the development of the game. In attendance was the Minister for Business Development, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal who reiterated the fact that
The Premier League has long remained a hotbed for the best African players to ply their trade and showcase their abilities, with Ghanaian stars amongst those who have made a real name for themselves in England. A number of Kwesi Appiahs current squad are playing in what is considered one of the major leagues in Europe, and while the likes of Daniel Amartey, Jeffrey Schlupp and the Ayew brothers are performing well in the Premier league this season, they is every chance that future generations
Sekondi Hasaacas goalkeeper George Owu is on the verge of joining AshantiGold for a second spell, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The veteran shot stopper completed a medical ahead of the switch in the early hours of Thursday at the Edwin Cade Memorial Hospital. He is expected to put pen to paper on Friday and will join the team immediately. Owu will be making a return to the club he played for between 2005-2007. The Miners, bottom on the table, are augmenting their set up for the second
Ghana president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Justice Anin Yeboah on his election as FIFA Disciplinary Committee chairman. The Ghanaian Supreme Court Judge was voted in for a four-year term at Thursday's congress of football's world governing body in Bahrain. Yeboah was a member of Fifa's Ethics Committee last year. A delighted Nana Addo Tweeted: ''Congratulations to Supreme Court Judge, Justice Anin Yeboah, on being elected chairman of FIFA's Disciplinary
Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari has paid tribute to ace Ghanaian journalist Christopher Opoku who died on Wednesday. Opoku died at age 41 after battling cancer for over four years. He was born in Scotland and had a sports presenting career spanning 18 years. It began in the studio of LUV FM in Kumasi and then moved to Joy FM in Accra where he covered the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations finals. He was named Best Football Commentator and Best Football Journalist (PLB) in 2008 and 2009. He
Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited, has donated GHC10, 000 to the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), towards the organization of the 42nd MTN-SWAG Awards Night. The 42nd MTN-SWAG Awards is scheduled for Saturday, May 27, at the Banquet Hall, Accra. Mr Mawuko Afadzinu, Head of Public Relations and Marketing of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited, presented the cheque to the President of the association at a brief ceremony in Accra. Mr Afadzinu, said the bank has over the years supported the prestigious
Asante Kotoko defender Abeiku Ainooson is close to completing a loan switch to regional rivals AshantiGold, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The centre back is expected to arrive in Obuasi on Friday to undergo a medical ahead of the move. The Miners look to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season after placing. AshGold are currently sitting bottom on the league log. By Nuhu Adams...
Newly appointed Asante Kotoko coach Steve Polack has issued a stern warning to his players as he looks to revive their ailing campaign. The beleagueredPorcupine Warriors have appointed the former Berekum Chelsea technical director to help turn their fortunes around in the ongoing Ghana Premier League after their seven-match winless streak. A number of the players, I've worked with them before and they know my ethics, says Polack. I dont care if you are Ronaldo or whatever, if you are
Ghana will open their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on 11 June, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The Black Stars will be returning to their 'traditional home ground' for international after matches were rotated last year. Last October, Ghana drew 0-0 with Uganda at the Tamale Stadium in a 2018 FIFA World Cup finals qualifier. Ethiopia coach Ashenafi Bekele has named provisional 29-man for the upcoming match.
Hearts of Oak coach Frank Nuttall has told the clubs supporters to expect more stupendous performances from Ghandy Kassenu and Leonard Tawiah in the course of the season. The duo gave good accounts of themselves in the sides 2-1 victory over league leaders WAFA on Monday in week 14 of the Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium. Kassenu has been struggling to find his feet in the team since his switch from Liberty Professionals last season. He has managed only three first team starts
Three German clubs have expressed interest in signing Ghana youth defender Emmanuel Adjei Sowah from Anderlecht, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. Bundesliga duo RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund and second-tier side Hannover 96 want to sign the talented right. Sowah is down the pecking order at the Belgian side behind Dennis Appiah and Andy Najar. The 19-year-old might be interested in a move away from the Purple and White to gain more first team experience. Sowah managed just
Inter Allies goalkeeper Kwame Baah says he is not worried after being overlooked for selection into the local Black Stars by coach Kwesi Appiah. The agile shot stopper has been in sublime form for Inter Allies, having kept seven clean sheets in eleven games in the ongoing league season to help the side to 10th place after 14 matches. Notwithstanding Baahs scintillating form, he couldnt earn a place in Kwesi Appiahs local Black Stars as the 30-man squad selection for the 2018 CHAN Qualifiers
Kwame Awuah is hungry for more following his professional debut in Sundays win over Atlanta United. The versatile 21-year old joined NYCFC in the MLS SuperDraft in January and entered the field as a 90th minute substitute in place of Maxi Moralez in the 3-1 triumph. Awuah described the moment as a dream come true and is now eager for more opportunities in a busy month ahead. He told NYCFC.com: It was an amazing feeling you always want to have a debut with a great team you dream about it
Ghana forward Jordan Ayews hardworking nature has attracted the praise of manager Paul Clement as they fight to avoid the drop this season. The Ghanaian has dag in since arriving from Aston Villa and will be hoping that they are able to find the three points that are needed against Sunderland this weekend. Swansea have their destinies in their own hands and will stay up if they are able to win all their remaining games regardless of what happens in Hull's games. The Ghanaian has three
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the controversial decision to replace the soccer bodys former ethics leaders, saying the ousted duo had failed in their task of identifying those responsible for the biggest corruption scandal in the organizations history. Chief investigator Cornel Borbely and adjudicatory chamber head Hans-Joachim Eckert were told on Wednesday their contracts wouldnt be renewed, two years after they helped bring downlongtime FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter. They responded
Ex-Ghana midfielder Yusif Alhassan Chibsah has presented a set of jerseys to the his former club King Faisal Babes. Chibsah made the presentation to the club at their training ground (Dogo Moro Park) in Asawasi. He has also challenged the players to win their remaining three matches for a GHc 5,000 reward prize. Chibsah had a successful spell with King Faisal before moving to city-rivals Asante Kotoko....
FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke out against corruption in football during his address to the FIFA Congress in Bahrain The Swiss has advised members who have planned to use football to enrich themselves to rethink. He asked such obnoxious characters to leave football now to make it a clean sport. WatchFIFA boss Gianni Infantino speaking out against corruption in football in Congress in Bahrain. FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke out against corruption in football during his address
German side Schalke 04 have confirmed they are in talks with Chelsea to sign Baba Rahman for another season with the club resigned to losing Bosnian competitor Saed Kolasinac. Rahman had a bright start to life at the Veltins playing in 14 league games before the damaging knee injury that has ruled him out for the last five months struck. Newcastle United have also made their interest for the Ghanaian left back known but Schalke are certain of closing out the deal ahead of the Premier League
Events in the penultimate games of the first round of the Ghana premier league have blown the title race wide open once again. Table toppers West Africa Football Academy were stopped in their tracks by Hearts of Oak to bring to a halt an impressive 7 game winning streak. Hearts struck early through a Thomas Abbey header before an Abalora howler gifted them the second midway into the second half. Ibrahim Musah pulled a goal back for WAFA late on but it was too little too late as they succumbed
GN Division One debutants Phar Rangers FC have captured former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Eric Nii Baah on a dual role as a goalkeeper and a goalkeepers trainer. The agile shot-stopper has been handed a two-year deal with the option of a further two-year extension. Nii Baah, a former Black Meteors goalkeeper, has had explosive stints with clubs such as BA United and New Edubiase United and is expected to use his years of experience to bear on the club. Chairman of Phar Rangers Nana Yaw Amponsah
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