Ghana international Richard Kingson has revealed that he was forced to retire against his will by some critics during his time. The current Black Stars goalkeepers trainer of the national football team in an interview with Starr FM said his 11-year stint with the team was ended prematurely after the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Its like they are now blaming themselves; but I dont blame them. Sometimes when we [retired players]go and play, some people come and say Richard you are still strong,

Spanish Segunda B side Union Deportiva Melilla have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Richard Boateng on a one-year deal ahead of the new season. Boateng, 25, joined the Estadio Alvarez-Claro side on Sunday after leaving Extremadura UD last week. The former Liberty Professionals enforcer opted against staying at Extremadura for another season after failing to lock down regular spot last term. He is expected to become a core member for Manolo Hererro's outfit when the new campaign

Ghana international Christian Atsu has made a huge impression in pre-season and he is expected to be one of the starters for the newly promoted sides. Goalscorer Atsu, who joined on a permanent deal from Chelsea after last seasons loan success at the start of the window, was one of the players to have taken to social media to celebrate the win overGialloblu. Newcastle have struggled to match the demands of the transfer market but its highly likely that Atsu could be one of the reasons they

Congo have confirmed they will play their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier return leg against Ghana at the Stade de Kintele in Brazzaville. The two sides met at the same venue in 2015 when the Black Stars posted a 3-2 friendly win over the Red Devils. The match will be played on Tuesday, 5 September; four days after the first leg in Kumasi. Congo have lost all two opening matches in Group E and mathematically have been ruled out of qualifying to Russia....

CAF has appointed Tunisian referee Youssef Essrayi to handle Ghana's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Congo in a Group E clash next month. The 40-year-old will be assisted on the lines by countrymen Jridi Faouzi and Marwene Saad with Nasrallah Jaouadi the fourth referee. Essrayi has officiated in two World Cup qualifying matches- hist first was Ivory Coast's 1-0 win at Liberia in November 2015 and the 2-0 defeat of Cape Verde last October. He became an international referee

The Black Stars B will today engage Godwin Attram's de Visser Academy in a friendly game at the Accra Stadium. The team defeated Great Olympics 2-0 in their last friendly game at the same venue last week. The game will form part of the Black Stars B preparations for their upcoming CHAN qualifier away to Burkina Faso. Their game against their Burkinabe counterparts will be played on a natural grass pitch and the local-based senior national team will hope to practice their tactics when

Godwin Attram has confirmed his return to Great Olympics after holding talks with the club's hierarchy. Attram left the Dade Boys unceremoniously following the appointment of Swedish trainer Tom Strand at the end of the first round of the Ghana Premier League. The 37-year-old vowed not to work with the former Medeama trainer but after holding talks with the club's board chairman, H.E. Amarkai Amarteifio, he hasdecided to join forces with Strand to help the club survive relegation.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has decided to loan out Timothy Fosu Mensah to Crystal Palace as he looks to gain more playing time. According various reports in England the youngster has asked to leave as he looks to play at the highest level this season. There were reports also that Watford were also interested in signing him but have ultimately decided to pursue other options as Fosu Mensahs head was turned towards moving to London. There we reports that Palace wanted an outright

Ghana international Thomas has gained fame in Ghana mainly due to his performance on the pitch but this summer he really had fan with his girl friend. The Ghanaian was barely seen in town and opted to spend time with a girl he admired when he was still playing in Tema. The stunning lady has won over the heart of the midfielder and GHANAsoccernet.com understand that they could be married by the end of the year....

Ebusua Dwarfs captain Nicholas Gyan has arrived in Dar es Salaam to complete his move to Tanzanian side Simba FC. Gyan has scored eleven goals and provided three assists in the Ghana Premier League this season. Simba FC want the striker to bolster their squad for the 2018 CAF Confederations Cup. If his move his finalized, he will increase the number of Ghanaian players in the Tanzanian Premier League....

Ghana international Christian Atsu says he is happy and enjoying his football again thanks to the believe of his boss Rafael Bernitez. The Magpies ran out 2-0 winners at St. James Park in their final pre-season outing, with Ayoze Perez and Atsu scoring the decisive goals in the first half. And winger Atsu who also scored in last Wednesdays 3-1 win at Wolfsburg says Bentez is making him a better player, as evidenced by his fine pre-season form. I always want to do something to help the

American-born Ghanaian forward Charles Kwabena Sapong scored a brace for Philadlephia Union as they defeated FC Dallas 3-1 in the Major League Soccer at theTalen Energy Stadium on Sunday evening. The 28-year-old put Philadelphia ahead in the 17th minute on the clock with a powerful finish before Brazilian midfielder Ilson Periera doubled their lead in the 22nd minute. Sapong completed his brace in the 68th minute after he connected to Ilson's through pass. Michael Barriors pulled a goal

Michael Essien dedicated his league goal for Indonesian side Persib at weekend to Ricko Andrean, the fan who died after being beaten up by fellow Persib supporters. Andrean was assaulted while trying to stop his friends from attacking a Persija supporter. The goal and the victory are for Ricko, Essien said. Essien scored in the 25th minute on an assist from Febri Haryadi. It was the third goal in Liga 1 from the former Real Madrid player. Two other goals were scored by Raphael Maitimo.

Ghanaian young striker Seth Paintsil delivered for FF Jaro as they thump AC Oulu 4-0 in the Finnish second-tier league. Jaro opened the scoring in the 49th minute through Jonas Emet from the penalty spot before adding his second of the day in the 55th minute from close range. Ghanaian forward Seth Paintsil extended his side's lead in the 74th minute with a thumping header. Christian Eissele finished off the rout in the 91st minutes as the xx run away 4-0 victors. The 22-year-old former

Asante Kotoko coach Steve Pollack praised the fighting spirit of his charges in the 1-1 Ghana Premier League derby draw with Hearts of Oak on Sunday. The Porcupine Warriors needed a controversial penalty converted by Saddick Adams to cancel out Kwame Kizito's sublime finish. It was Kotoko's first competitive match after the tragic team bus accident last month which claimed the life of their deputy equipment officer. ''Am happy with the attitude of the players after was has

Patrick Kpozo played his first match for Swedish side Ostersunds FK on Sunday in the 1-1 draw at GIF Sundsvall in the league match. The Ghana youth international, who completed his permanent deal last week from AIK Stockholm, was deployed on the left wing. Kpozo was replaced in the 74th minute by Gabriel Somi. Ostersunds FK are sixth on the table after 18 matches....

Retired FIFA referee Joseph Wellington has expressed his disappointment at the performance of Dally Gabga in Sunday's Super between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak. The much anticipated clash was marred with controversy at the dying embers as referee Dally Gagba awarded Asante Kotoko a questionable penalty for the Porcupine Warriors to earn a point. Hearts dominated the Porcupine Warriors for large part of the encounter and deservedly went ahead in the 66th minute through striker Kwame

Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Boateng scored a consolation goal for LA Galaxy in their 3-1 defeat at Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer on Sunday. English defender Liam Ridgewell put Timbers ahead with just five minutes on the clock but the visitors restored parity through Emmanuel Boateng a minute later. Argentine international Diego Valeri restored the host lead in the 33rd minute before Alves powell finish off the scoring in the 53rd minute. Boateng was taken off in the 74th minute

Karela United FC became the first club to book qualification to next season's Ghana Premier League after opening a healthy 21-point lead with five matches to spare in Zone II of the Division One League. The The Nzema-based club thumped King Faisal 4-1 at home on Sunday on match day 25. Karela have amassed 65 points with closet challegers New Edubiase United in second place with 44 points. It will be the first time Karela will be playing in the Ghana top-flight....

Ghanaian winger Ernest Asante continued his remarkable start to the Danish league as he scored a brace for FC Nordsjaelland in their 4-1 win over Lyngby on Sunday. Lyngby opened the scoring at the Right to Dream Park on the 9th minute through Hallgrmur Johansson, but Nordsjjaelland pulled level in the 16th minute courtesy Ghanaian winger, Ernest Asante, with a brilliant finish. Emiliano marcondes handed Nordsjjaelland the lead in the 59th minute before Mathias Rasmussen extended their advantage