Government has announced that it has slashed the Black Stars winning bonuses by 50%, revealing that $5,000 will be paid for World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches while an insurance package will be instituted to insure players against injuries. Deputy Sports Minister Pius Enam Hadzide revealed the 50% slash in bonuses for the Black Stars during a press conference in Kumasi on Monday. He said a new package for the 2018 World Cup will be announced if the Black Stars qualify for
Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Osei Banahene has announced his decision to leave Turkish side Sanliurfaspor after just six months at the club. The 28-year-old joined the second tier club during the January transfer window to gain playing time ahead of the summer transfer activity. The move to Sanliurfaspor came after he terminated his contract with Egyptian top-flight side Ismaili. With his short term deal with the Turkish side coming to an end any hopes of extending his stay have ended after
Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan has described Lorient striker Majeed Waris as Ghanas best player in Europe this season. Waris hit top form this season and scored 9 goals for his side but his strikes were not enough to guide them out of relegation. Despite his inability to guide Lorient out of relegation, Gyan insists he is the most in-form Ghanaian player in Europe this season. Warrs is my best Ghanaian player in Europe this season Said Gyan in an interview with Metro TV. Seriously
Asante Kotoko remained unbeaten under head coach Steve Pollack following a goalless stalemate at the dreaded Nana Agyemang Badu park against Aduana Stars on Monday afternoon. Kotoko finished the game with ten men as midfielder Jackson Owusu received his marching orders on 72 minutes after a rough challenge. The home fans seem unhappy after the final whistle. The points dropped means Aduana remain two points behind leaders WAFA, who failed to claim maximum points in Dansoman last Friday.
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has insisted that only the best performing Ghanaian players will be invited into the Black Stars team. Ghana recorded a 5-0 win over Ethiopia on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium marking a good start for Kwesi Appiah. "It was a great performance from the players but more players will come into the team. " "We have to look at the long term goal and the immediate goal, and my ambition is to build a team for the future. So more players will have to
The Duffour foundation and the Black Stars of Ghana on Saturday, June 10, donated food items worth hundreds of Ghana cedis to three orphanages in Kumasi ahead of the clash with Ethiopia. The items, among other things, were donated to the Kumasi Childrens home, Sister of Charity and other national orphanage homes in the Ashanti region. The donation was also supported by the official banking sponsor of the Black StarsUni Bank. Led by skipper Asamoah Gyan, the team donated bags of rice, gallons
The Black Stars will return to training on Monday after their sterling performance against Ethiopia. The team begun life under new boss Kwesi Appiah with a five star performance in Kumasi. They will get the opportunity to rest with their family members before returning to training on the 19th. Ghana have not won the AFCON trophy since 1982 despite reaching the finals in 1992, 2010 as well as 2015 and will be hoping to win the trophy for the fifth time in Cameroon 2019. ...
The Ghana Football Association could incur the wrath of FIFA following a customized armband used by skipper Asamoah Gyan in the Black Stars 5-0 win over Ethiopia in the 2019 AFCON Qualifier over the weekend. The Black Stars cruised to a resounding 5-0 victory over the Walia Antelopes of Ethiopia but Gyans armband has dominated the headlines, overshadowing the tireless victory of Kwasi Appiah and his charges. The customized band which had his name and picture could not be used by his deputy
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged Kwesi Appiah to maintain the squad that run riot the Walias of Ethiopia in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. Coach Kwesi Appiah used as many as three debutantes in his starting line up against the East Africans and they passed with flying colours to the delight of many Ghanaians. Prior to the much-anticipated encounter, many lamented on the absence of some key players, most notably Christian
For some players, the captain's armband is a badge of honour, an emblem of true leadership qualities and a testament to the loyalty shown to a club. For others it can prove to be a burden, a heavy responsibility that becomes unbearable under the weight of expectation. Then there is Alejandro Gomez. For the skipper of Serie A high flyers Atalanta, the armband is a blank canvas. Since receiving the captaincy for the first time in October this season, Gomez, nicknamed Papu, has fastened several
"Sometimes it can take until someone has finished their career to be fully appreciated." This view was expressed by Michael Carrick earlier this year when he called for Wayne Rooney to be given more respect for his achievements at Manchester United. He might as well been talking about Asamoah Gyan - a perfect example of a player whose contributions are chronically undervalued. On Sunday the 31-year-old forward became the first player to score 50 goals for the Black Stars. Gyan was on
Before the start of the season, Ghana Premier League clubs ganged up, under the leadership of Cudjoe Fianoo to compel the GFA to increase the StarTimes sponsorship package each club was supposed to get. To me, it was their money and I have no qualms with that. Now the league has hit the curving point and clubs are denying StarTimes access to telecast their matches after taking their money. Incredible? We are the same people who call for professionalism in our league but we are not professionals.
Organisers of the Calcio Trade Ball (CTB) event have had their efforts boosted by two multi-thousand donations from bankers Unibank and communications giants MTN. It's understood Oliver Arthur and his ArthurLegacy players's agency solely bankrolled the event cost in the maiden edition in 2016, to the tune of +50,000 Ghana cedis. This year, the majority of the burden has been covered by the sponsors. It's also understood Unibank offered the lion share and is thus the premium sponsor.
Head coach of Ethiopia Ashnefi Bekele believes Asamaoh Gyan is among the best players to have graced the turf on the continent. The Shanghai SIGP sharp shooter entered the continent's football governing body record books as one of the five African players to have hit 50 goals in their national colours after scoring a goal in the 5-0 thumping of the Walias of Ethiopia in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunda Asamoah Gyan is not only one of Ghanas best but in Africa as well, as he
Ghana and Enyimba goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has slowly regained his form and swagger in the Nigerian Premier League and is leading saves. The veteran Ghana who has worked with Orlando Pirates, Chippa United and AshGold all in the past has been in post for Enyimba in 9 of their last ten games. He was over looked by Kwesi Appiah for the games against Ethiopia and friendly games against the United States and Mexico later this month. With a lot of people virtually writing him off Dauda has gone
Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Frank Nuttal has expressed his delight over his sides 4-0 thumping of bottom club Bolga All Stars in the Ghana Premier action over the weekend. Hearts suffered their biggest defeat in their history when they were handed a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of league leaders WAFA at Sogakope, and Nuttal and his charges couldnt have wished for a better response after their impressive display against Bolga All Stars. Two goals each from Kwame Kizito and
Accra Great Olympics dropped into the relegation zone after they were smashed 4-0 at home against Tema Youth in the Ghana Premier action over the weekend. Tema Youths Joe Painstil stole the show scoring a hat trick with his teammate Theophilus Ogoe also getting one to hand Tom Strands men their first defeat in four games. A brilliant show of counter attacking football from Tema Youth was a little too much to handle for the Olympics on the day, and Olympics head coach Tom Strand expressed his
Black Stars striker Raphael Dwamena has expressed his gratitude to the Kumasi fans for their unflinching support during the team's 5-0 drubbing of Ethiopia in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday. The FC Zurich striker registered a brace in his full debut for the four time Africa champions against the Walias of Ethiopia in the opening fixture of Group F of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers on Sunday. According to the forward, the victory wouldn't have been great had the fans not turn
Young Red Bulls Salzburg goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi is ready to improve his club performance to help him get a look into the Black Stars. The former U 20 goalkeeper was last given a look into the Black Stars by Avram Grant. The only way for any player to get into the Black Stars is by performing very well and that is what i am looking forward to, Zigi said I will continue to be giving it my all and hope for the best....
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed his surprise over the reaction on customized armband insisting he is not the first footballer to have one designed. Black Stars skipper has come in for some criticism for the armband he wore during Sunday's 5-0 thrashing of Ethiopia in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The UAE-based attacker had his own armband customized with his picture and jersey number emblazoned which has sparked fury in certain quarters. The customized armband has
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