Ghana's opponents in Saturday's World Cup qualifier, Uganda, suffered a major confidence jolt on Wednesday when they defeated 2-1 at home at the hands of Madagascar just three days before the crucial clash. The Cranes lost the practice match played against Island nation Madagascar at the StarTimes stadium in Lugogo, exposing some weaknesses in the side. The result will boost the confidence of the Black Stars that they can go to Kampala and get the result that can keep alive their slim

Ghana is planning an ambitious-bid to stage the 2038 FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games as part of its 40-year national development plan, developed by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). The Director-General of the NDPC,Dr Nii Moi Thompsonin an interview on Metro TV's Good Evening Ghana program on Tuesday night revealed that the bid is dependent on the country fulfilling other financial and infrastructure targets set in the draft National Development Plan which was handed

Nigerian and Ghanaian football fans should be rubbing their hands in glee as they could be watching the English Premier League for free on Facebook with the American social media firm eyeing the worldwide broadcast rights. The English Premier League's next three-year rights deal will be auctioned next year and fans in West Africa pay huge amounts of money to rights holder SuperSport to watch the matches. Now this could be the game changer as Facebook which is available for free could buy

In a game of pure strength, power and speed, what should be the most important thing that every football player should consider? Here is an exceptional list of a football players must dos and must haves before they enter the field that will test the very core of their bodies. When it comes to playing football, everyone knows that its no game for those who dont want to be hurt. Football is a game of strength, speed and power. Such display of these three things is evident for those who had

When considering the worldwide football field, we can compare it to a battlefield of sorts where surprises and shocks await till the last second of the game. This offers you a window to place wagers in several combinations. You can bet on the halftime results and also what the full-time results are likely to be with sbat betting tips.To win such bets, you must get both parts of the wager right. Halftime and full-time combinations If you were to look at halftime/full-time situation for any

Berekum Chelsea put two past regional rivals Bechem United to stay on course to finish in the four of this season Ghana Premier League. The scoreline was a true reflection of the game as it was a one-sided encounter with the Blues creating and converting the chances while Hunters did their best to prevent an embarrassingscoreline. The goals came in each half with Akwesi Nti striking first in the 27th minute. Chelsea should have added to their tally before recess but failed. They, however,

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has released an animated video of the Black Star Stadium, the facility expected to be the flagship venue for Ghana's bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2038. The Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Nii Moi Thompson in an interview on Metro TV's Good Evening Ghana program on Tuesday night revealed that the bid is dependent on the country fulfilling other financial and infrastructure targets set in the draft National Development Plan which

Great Olympics revived their slim hopes of beating the drop with a 4-2 win over Bolga All Stars in Week 27 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday. The Wonder Club, who are in grave danger of making analogy return to the second tier League, needed to collect maximum points against the already relegated Bolga All Stars. Olympics had a dream start to the encounter when on-loan Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Boateng put them ahead in the 11th minute with a sublime strike from close angle. All

After a booking a place in the final of the FA Cup with a win over Medeama SCon Monday, Asante Kotoko SC turn their attention back to the premiership as they welcome Ashanti Gold SC to Baba Yara stadium. The Porcupine Warriors have their 4th spot on the league table in danger because a lose or drawon Thursdaywill see them usurped by Medeama SC. A lose or draw will also confirm the end of their league title winning chances. They are 9 points behind leaders Aduana Stars with four games to end

Tema Youth failed to take advantage of home court and are now in danger 0f being relegated after slipping to shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Elmina Sharks. Two goals in each half from Benjamin Tweneboah and WAFU Champion Felix Addo was all Sharks needed to down the Tema outfit at their own backyard. Tweneboah stunned the host with a brilliant goal on 13 minutes before Addo secured full spoils with a superb second. Tema Youth were unlucky not to have scored after creating a host of decent chances.

Wa All Stars came from behind to avenge the painful FA Cup semifinal defeat in Week 27 of the Ghana Premier League at the Malik Jabir Park on Wednesday. Hearts went into the game in a spirited mood as they had beaten their counterparts 2-1 three days ago in the FA Cup semifinal at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium. However, the Phobians his not start the game as the connoisseurs predicted, with the hosts controlling the pace of possession. Despite have much of possession, All Stars could not

Tema Youth FC failed to take advantage of their home fixture as they lost 2-0 to Elmina Sharks FC on Wednesday at the Tema stadium. The visitors broke the deadlock just 14 minutes into the game through Benjamin Tweneboa against the run of play. The Harbour City Boys tried their best to draw level before the end of the first half but all attempts proved futile. The home side had their woes deepened when Black Stars B striker Felix Addo doubled the lead for the newcomers. Tema Youth FC

Aduana Stars edged closer to winning their second Ghana Premier League title following their 1-0 home win over WAFA on Wednesday to open a four-point lead at the top. The match which was billed as the league decider failed to live up to the hype in the first half as both sides did not create any glaring chance. Aduana Stars showed intent at the blast of referee Cecil Fleischer's whistle in the second stanza but like the first half, WAFA defenders curtailed their incessant attacks. But

Ebusua Dwarfs raced from a goal down to beat Inter Allies 3-1 at the Cape Coast Stadium to boost their survival chances. The Crabs were down after just two minutes when Nigerian import Chike Alozie Unwadu scores with a close range finish to give Allies the lead. Dwarfs did not look back and still mounted a strong challenge for the equalizer and after 30 minutes of play it yield dividends. J.E Amoah-Mensah powerfully headed in to draw the hosts level and from there it was all about Dwarfs.

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you the LIVE text commentary of the top of the table Ghana Premier League week 27 clash between Aduana Stars and WAFA at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Stadium in Dormaa Ahenkoro. Stay connected and follow:   By: Sheikh Tophic Sienu @desheikh1 on twitter...

Executive committee member of the Ghana Football Association Linear Addy has declared her dissatisfaction with Kwesi Nyantakyi's decision of not contesting for the 2019 Ghana FA presidency. Nyantakyi, 49, announced that he will not seek re-election when his tenure in office elapses in 2019. Several members of the nation's football people have expressed divergent opinions on the CAF Executive committee member's precipitous decision. "I believe the timing is wrong because we

The Black Stars held their first training session yesterdayat the Moi International Stadium in Kasarani, Kenya, ahead of Saturday's must not lose World Cup qualifier against the Uganda in Kampala. Coach Kwesi Appiah had 16 of the 24 invited players available for the session which lasted for about two hours. Debutant and Sweden-based striker Kingsley Sarfo trained with the team as well as Egypt-based John Antwi. In-form Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, who is expected to play a

Ghana U17 captain Eric Ayiah has been named as one of the 60 best young talents in world football by the Guardian Newspaper. He is in the same league as Brazalian Vinicius Jnior was sold to Real Madrid for 45m the second most expensive Brazilian transfer of all-time, behind Neymar. Mali's Hadji Dram, who plays for Yeelen Olympique de Bamako, is another African player in the list. The description on Eyiah read: ''After dominating the competition in the early 1990s, Ghana have

FIFA has handed out punishments to eight African nations for various offences committed during Septembers 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Gabon fielded an ineligible player Merlin Tandjigora, who should have been suspended in the 3-0 home defeat by Ivory Coast on 2 September. The Panthers effectively escape with a fine as the main sanction for the error is to forfeit the match 3-0. Several teams suffered similar sanctions in 2014 World Cup qualifying. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation

Promoted Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC have stolen the march on signing 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations star Charbel Gomez from Benin. According to reports, the Dreams have reached terms with the winger's club Esae FC have that has paved way for his signing. Gomez dazzled on the left flank for the Squirrels who finished fourth at the tournament played in Ghana. He was named in the tournament's Best XI by the Technical Study Group....