The Ghanaian footballer who murdered his mother and sister is refusing to tell Italian police over why he brutally killed his family members. The former Parma player Solomon Nyantakyi has confessed to the harrowing murder of his mother and 11-year-old sister. But the talented footballer is refusing to tell the police in the Italian city of Parma why he carried out the cold blooded murder. Several interrogations have been carried on the player by the police but he is still not keen on telling

Early days yet, but UEFA's official statistics for the Europa League show Richmond Boakye-Yiadom is the competition's best player so far this season. In the opening 3-match two qualifying rounds, he has scored 5, which is better than everyone else. He has an assist, with the highest ranked player on 4. And, only 2 other players, one on 9 and the other on 11, have better than his 8 shots on targets. The striker has been in blistering form throughout 2017 and the qualities that

Newly promoted English Premier League side Huddersfield Town are set to increase their bid for Ghanaian defender Andy Yiadom, according to reports in the UK. The Terriers have already had a bid worth more than 1m turned down by the newly promoted side. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to several clubs in the ongoing summer window following his stellar performance in his debut season in the Championship. Yiadom moved to Barnsley from Barnet last summer and has 12 months left on

DC United defender Kofi Opare has expressed his delight after meeting Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah who in on a scouting missing of the United States to monitor players for the Black Stars. The Black Stars coach's latest working visit took him to DC United's when he met the Ghanaian quartet of Patrick Nyarko, Kofi Opare, Lloyd Sam and Chris Odoi-Atsem at their training grounds on Thursday. The Black Stars coach watched the four Ghanaians train with their team and used the occasion to outline

The Independent asked Jake Cohen, a sports lawyer who has worked on a number of high-profile transactions in football, to clear up some common misconceptions Transfer season is in full swing, and while there is nearly bottomless coverage of rumours, negotiations, and deals, there are still some questions about how transfers actually work from a business perspective. In order to shine a bit of light on the business of transfers, The Independent has asked Jake Cohen, a sports lawyer who has worked

Despite an impressive season with Newcastle United in the Championship last season, Ghana winger Christian Atsu has revealed that he was anxious to see the deal done. Atsu wanted to make the move permanent but he had to wait. Each day, he would report to Chelseas training ground in Cobham, but was anxiously waiting for a call from Rafa Banitez. And finally the call came He called me and showed me respect, and I need to repay him back. I went back to Chelsea and I was waiting for one week

Right to Dream Academy have sent a congratulatory message to Samuel Mensah after helping Ostersunds defeat Turkish giants Galatasaray 2-0 in the first leg of the Europa League second round qualifiers on Thursday evening. Mensah, who graduated from the renowned soccer Academy was instrumental for Ostersunds when they inflicted a 2-0 defeat on the 20-time Turkish Super League champions at the Jamkraft Arena. And Right to Dream took to Twitter to congratulate the good work of their former player

Ghana midfielder Moses Odjer underwent a routine medical tests at Salernitana ahead of the start of their pre-season training. Reports emerged that, the 20-year-old is keen to depart the club to join one of the elite clubs in Italy. But the former Tema Youth enforcer posted his picture having his routine medical at the club's training centre to underline his commitment to the club ahead of the upcoming season. He was one of the top performers for the Garnets in the Serie B last term.

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to be looking to acquire the services of a foreign goalkeeper, with indications that the player could be loaned out in the new 2017/18 season. The Siya crew revealed in April this year that Ghanaian goalkeeper, Richard Ofori was being assessed by Sundowns, as he looked to secure a professional contract in Mzansis top flight. Masandawana currently have Colombian, Leonardo Castro, Brazilian, Ricardo Nascimento, Algerian, Fares Hachi and Ivorians, Yannick Zakri and

Ghana and Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has played down claims that results during pre-season are not important insisting they are vital to every teams campaign. The Magpieswill be taking on Hearts of Midlothian in a friendly and are expected to carry close to 1,300 fans to Tynecastle for the clash tonight. While defeats duringpre-seasonhave often been dismissed as nothing more than a fitness workout, Atsu wants Newcastle to start pre-season with a bang. Looking ahead to the encounter

Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufour has has expressed his deepest sorrow at Wednesday's fatal motor accident the club suffered while returning to Kumasi from a Premier League game against Inter Allies. Ghana football was shaken on Wednesday when reports went rife that Asante Kotoko have been involved in a fatal motor accident at Nkawkaw while returning to Kumasi following a 1-0 defeat to Inter Allies on match day 22. Assistant Equipment Officer of the club, Mr Thomas Ofosu Berchie

Ghanaian attacking duo of Anthony Annan and Evans Mensah featured in the last few minutes for Finland side HJK Helsinki their 3-1 defeat to Shkendija in the UEFA Europa League. Evans came on in the 76th minute for A. Pelvas at the Stadion Mladost in Strumica in the first leg of the second qualifying round. O. Jallow broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 35th minute but B. Ibraimi via the spot equalized on the brink of half time. B. Ibraimi bagged his brace six minutes after recess and

The technical team of the Asante Kotoko are all reported to be out of danger following their involvement in a fatal motor accident on Wednesday. The equipment officer, Kofi Asare, was killed when the bus on which the team was traveling run into a KIA cargo truck. Coach Polack, who has been on admission at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Intensive Care Unit after suffering neck and knee injuries is reported to have undergone a successful surgery. The English gaffer and the two other patients

Ghanaian forward Elvis Manu held his first training session with Turkish sideGenlerbirli on Thursday. The new recruit participated in the exercise at the team's pre-season camp in Ankara. The 23-year-old signed on a free transfer after leaving promoted English Premier League side Brighton Hove and Albion. He joined Brighton in 2015 from Feyenoord and was loaned to Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie last January. And he enraged club chiefs after he showed his love for Feyenoord on social

Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris is the highest paid Lorient player. The 25-year-old takes home70 000 per month to make him the highest earner at the French Lique 2 side. The future of the Ghana international has been hugely speculated with a number of top clubs in Europe believed to be interested. Waris is among six Lorient players who have been fingered to be on their way out of the club....

Malmo FF new signing Kingsley Sarfo is keen to make his debut against Sirius IK on Saturday. The 22-year-old joined the Swedish giants on a four-year deal last month from Sirius. The Ghanaian finally gets the chance to wear the Malmo shirt ahead of the side's meeting in theAllsvenskan at theSwedbank Stadion. "I look forward to making my first match for Malmo, says Ghanaian. Sarfo, who is highly-rated for his remarkable qualities, is expected to be key for Malmo this season...

Spanish side Cordoba have started pre-season without Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah. Brimah, 30, is a free agent after ending his four-year association with the second-tier side. The club started pre-season on Thursday without the Ghanaian who is on a look-out for a new destination. The shot-stopper is available on a free transfer which means getting a club won't be much of a difficulty. He made just three appearances for Cordoba last season....

Serie A side Hellas Verona are reportedly interested in veteran Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari. Muntari, 32, is a free agent after leaving relegated Pescara last season. The Ghana international has emerged as a transfer target for the side who looking for reinforcement ahead of next season. Muntari has enjoyed a fabolous career in Italy where he has featured for giants Inter and AC Milan as well as Udinese. He is currently on a hunt for a new club after ending his short loan spell at

Ghanaian midfielder Kevin Appiah will join his new club Trento on Saturday, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal. The 22-year-old signed a three year deal with the Gialloblu last week Thursday after leaving rivalsMezzocorona. The Ghanaian is expected to join his new club to complete formalities and start training ahead of the new season. He will be available for the technical team ahead of his adventure with Italian lower division side....

Former Argentina international and Parma's next executive vice president, Hernan Crespo, has revealed Solomon Nyantakyi, who confessed to killing mother and sister, did not have a positive attitude According to Crespo, who played eight seasons for the Italian club, the talented footballer was not committed despite being touted as one of the rising stars in Italian football. Nyantakyi, touted as one of the rising stars in Italian football as he flourished in the youth system of Parma winning