Ghana Commercial Bank will inherit Capital Bank's debt to the Ghana Football Association after acquiring the distressed banking institution. On Monday, the Central Bank announced it has approved a Purchase and Assumption transaction with Ghana Commercial Bank Limited that transfers all deposits and selected assets of UT Bank Ltd and Capital Bank Ltd to GCB Bank Ltd. The statement explained that it has revoked the banking licences of the two banks as a result of severe impairment of their

Ghana and Asante Kotoko defender Awal Mohammed has refused to travel to Morocco to seal a reported move to Wydad Casablanca. The former Maritzburg United defender was last week strongly linked to a swift switch to Wyda Casablanca last week. The club had sent their proposal to the defender which was aimed at doubling his lucrative contract he had with their city rivals Raja Casablanca. Awal has rediscovered his verve and is one of the key players for Asante Kotokos team. His is also a key

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has handed call ups to Vincent Atinga, Ahmed Adams and Emmanuel Ampiah ahead of the team's second leg Championship of African Nations (CHAN) qualifier against Burkina Faso. The trio will join the team in camp as they prepare for the return leg of the qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. Atinga has been awarded with a maiden Black Stars call-up following his remarkable displays for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana League likewise Asante Kotoko silky defender

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has handed call ups to Vincent Atinga, Ahmed Adams and Emmanuel Ampiah ahead of the team's second leg Championship of African Nations (CHAN) qualifier against Burkina Faso. The trio will join the team in camp as they prepare for the return leg of the qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. Atinga has been awarded with a maiden Black Stars call-up following his remarkable displays for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana League likewise Asante Kotoko silky defender

Barnsley coach Paul Heckingbottomhas revealed his disappointment in the attitude of one of his top performers last season Andy Yiadom with his move to Huddersfield edging closer. The Ghanaian youngster is hoping to secure a dream move to the English Premier League this week. Yiadom is capping off a remarkable season of moving from non league football to playing in the English top tier. The 20-year-old has not been in the right frame of mind and has not been deemed fit to start games.

After the conclusion of weekend games across the globe, Ghanas leading football website, GHANASoccernet.com bring to you our maiden best 11 Ghanaian players in the various leagues. Formation: 4-4-2 Seidu Mutawakilu (Enugu Rangers- Nigeria) Mutawakilu has been one the sides key performers despite their inconsistent performance in the campaign. The lanky shot-stopper kept up his good display against Wikki Tourist last week as he stood tall on two occasions to help his side defeat Sunshine

Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says the thought of challenging himself in a new championship prompted his move to Bursaspor. The 26-year-old ended his seen year stay with Udinese following his switch to Bursaspor on a season long loan with the option of making it permanent. And in an interview with Happy FM, the former Asante Kotoko midfielder reiterated that his desire to test himself in a different championship played a key part in his decision. Life is all about challenges and

Ghana and on-loan Atletico Madrid midfielder Bernard Mensah enjoyed 12 minutes of action in the Turkish League and says he is delighted to be back playing football again. The Ghanaian has seen his progression stagnate after a failed loan move to Getafe and a not too good form with Vitoria Guimaraes. I am ok with the first game and very ready to give it my all at all times, He said Having been rated as one of the best talents in Europe just two seasons ago its important that his stay in Turkey

Fans of Turkish side Kayserispor are already in Istanbul where they have set up camps for their season opener against mighty Galatasaray. Gyan has raised expectations by netting three times in pre-season and showing extra-ordinary off the ball movement. Having scored droves of goals throughout his career the Black Stars skipper will be hoping that his good health does not desert him. Galatasaray themselves are looking for redemption having fallen short of their own standards. Gyan joined

Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng pokes fun at Barcelona's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup at the Camp Nou on Sunday. The maverick forward took to twitter to troll the Blaugrana and showered praises on Portugal ace Cristiano Ronaldo for his stunner. https://twitter.com/KPBofficial/status/896847277460992004 https://twitter.com/KPBofficial/status/896848848831819776...

A paraglider landed awkwardly on the Nkwakaw Brightings Park on Sunday afternoon when Hearts of Oak were playing Kaakyire FC in a friendly. A man and his daughter fell and had to be treated by the Hearts of Oak medical team. But there were no injuries and casualties. Hearts of Oak drew 3-3 with the lower division side....

Ghanaian Mosses Mensah has joined Citizen AA in the Hong Kong First Division League from South China. Mensah, a left back, has signed a one-year contract. Citizen AA won the Hong Kong FA Cup in 2007/08 and Senior Challenge Shield champions. Mensah has previously played for Rangers and YFCMD in Hong Kong....

Former Ghana Premier League goal king Shaibu Yakubu has joined Turkish third-tier side Adiyaman 1954 Spor. The 30-year-old moved on a free transfer after being released by Egyptian side Petrojet. Yakubu has signed a one year contract deal. The former AshantiGold striker has previously played for Turkish sides Kartalspor and Hacettepe S.K as well as Cypriot outfit Enosis Neon Paralimni....

Former Ghana youth winger Enoch Adu has joined third-tier side FK Karlskrona from Swedish second-tier side Osters IF on loan. The 19-year old winger is on loan for three months and will return at the end of the season. Adu has moved in search of regular game time. ''FK Karlskrona had a call at the beginning of the summer about a loan agreement for Adu, but the FKK did not have the funding to complete the deal but it has now been solved through an external financier and therefore

The Local Black Stars escaped a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso where they played the home-based Stallions in a CHAN qualifier on Saturday. The team returned home on Sunday morning and the attack took place that night around 21:00 GMT. Seventeen people have been killed and eight wounded in the "terrorist attack" in the centre of the capital Ouagadougou. Three gunmen opened fire on customers seated outside a restaurant, witnesses were quoted as saying. Security forces killed three

Hearts of Oak played a thrilling 3-3 draw game with Kaakyire Football Club in a friendly game at the Nkawkaw Park on Sunday. Paul Acquah put Hearts in the lead in the 11th minute but the hosts drew level just on the stroke of halftime with Emmanuel Sebbe netting from the spot. Kaakyire overturned the deficit and took a 2-1 lead through super substitute Felix Odame but a few minutes later Ghandy Kassenu scored from the spot to level the scores. Acquah grabbed his brace less than 120 seconds

Ghana winger Christian Atsu is set to have a new club owner after Newcastle chief Mike Ashley revealed he would stand aside if a wealthier investor was interested in taking over -- but does not expect to be inundated with offers. A rare interview with Ashley was broadcast on Sunday, shortly after the Magpies were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham on their Premier League return, spanning the entirety of the businessman's 10-year stint at the helm.   And while fans will surely have been interested

Asamoah Gyan is set to prove his credentials to a new audience today as he makes his Turkey league debut with Kayserispor tonight as the Ghana captain has fired a warning to giantsGalatasaray ahead of their openingSper Lig clash on Monday. Gyan, 31, has hit the ground running since joining Kayserispor on two-year deal last month with an impressive showing in pre-season. The Ghana international has impressed in pre-season, scoring three goals to send a clear message to Turkish fans ahead of

Neymar scored a goal and provided an assist as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Guingamp 3-0 in the former Barcelona star's club debut on Sunday. Neymar, who sensationally moved to PSG from Barcelona for a world record fee of 222 million last week, started alongside fellow South Americans Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria up front. The Brazil No. 10's debut created an electric atmosphere in the Stade municipal de Roudourou, but expectant fans were forced to wait until the second half to