WAFA SC produced a thrilling second half performance to beat defending champions Wa All Stars 3-0 in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. Defender Musah Nuhu headed in a corner in the 48th minute to open the scoring then followed two quick goals. In the 53rd minute, Mohammed Coulibaly slotted home after being put through by Gideon Waja. After a minute, Prince Ampem connected home from two-yards out after the Wa All Stars goalkeeper had spilled a ball. WAFA SC remained in second place but

Egypt star Mohamed Salah described reaching the World Cup for the first time in 28 years as "a dream come true" after leading his side to a dramatic 2-1 qualifying victory over Congo in Alexandria on Sunday. The Liverpool winger scored his side's first goal in the 62nd minute, before Arnold Bouka leveled for the visitors with just three minutes remaining. Salah, however, ensured the Pharaohs were to make it to the World Cup with one match to spare when he coolly converted a 94th-minute

The Muslim contingent of the Black Stars team that traveled to Saudi Arabia on Sunday visited the holy land of Makkah to perform the mini Hajj called Umrah. Together with the Ghana FA President Kwesi Nyantakyi who is performing Umrah for the second time, the seven members took time off their schedule to perform their religious requirements and to ask for Allahs blessing for Ghana and the development of football. Ghana deputy coach Ibrahim Tanko, Communication Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara and

Tema Youth coach Edward Odoom says he will quit coaching after describing officiating in his side's 2-0 defeat AshantiGold as 'shameful'. The defeat has seen the Harbour City Boys drop into the relegation zone with just two games to end the season. "If officiating in Ghana does not change, some of us will stop coaching. It is a bad day for refereeing," Odoom said in a post-match conference "Some of the referees have just made their mind to do whatever they want to

Ghana will be seeking early qualification at the FIFA U-17 World Cup when they face USA on Monday in Group A. The Black Starlets won their opening match 1-0 over Colombia thanks to a first half goal from Sadiq Ibrahim. USA thrashed hosts India 3-0 in their opener last Friday. This will be the third meeting between these two nations in a U-17 World Cup, with the Black Starlets winning the previous two encounters at Ecuador 1995 and New Zealand 1999. The later contest will be a vital one

Egypt manager Hector Cuper confirmed that hell remain in his position as the Pharaohs coach during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Cuper guided the Pharaohs for their first World Cup appearance since 1990 after defeating Congo 2-1 on Sunday night in the penultimate round of the qualifiers. The Argentine coach, who has previously led the Pharaohs to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final, expressed his happiness with his stint in Egypt. Im very happy in Egypt. Im happy with the celebrations I saw

China-based Frank Acheampong did not travel with the Black Stars to Jeddah to play Saudi Arabia in Tuesday's friendly. Acheampong asked permission and wants to report early to join his side Tianjin Teda who are facing relegation in the Chinese Super League. The winger was handed a starting role and impressed hugely in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Uganda in Kampala in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Acheampong's absence means Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will have 20 players for the

The Black Stars held their first training in Jeddah on Sunday evening ahead of the Tuesday's friendly clash with Saudi Arabia. The Black Stars arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening after playing out a goalless draw in the penultimate match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Cranes of Uganda in Kampala on Saturday. 20 players took part in training under the watchful eye of coach Kwesi Appiah and his technical team as they fine-tune the squad ahead of the game on Tuesday.

Egyptian FA president Hany Abo Rida says the Pharaohs will start their preparations for the 2018 World Cup starting from their upcoming game against Ghana in the final round of the the qualifiers. Egypt beat Congo 2-1 on Saturday in a dramatic clash in Alexandria, thanks to a double from Mohamed Salah, to secure their first World Cup berth in 28 years. The Pharaohs are now 12 points, gaining an unassailable four-point lead over second-placed Uganda with one match to spare. "Our qualification

Former Liberty Professionals attacker Latif Atta Blessing has been ranked as the 50 most valuable player in the Major League Soccer. Latif joined Sporting Kansas City at the tart of the current season from Ghanaian outfit Liberty Professionals has since developed into a key player in the side. The nimble footed attacker has been valued at a cool 270,000 for his exploit in the colours of Sporting Kansas City. Blessing sits comfortably on the fiftieth spot on the most valuable player ranking,

The Black Stars technical handlers will now channel all their strength towards winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after World Cup disappointments. The new head coach Kwesi Appiah has said his main target is to end the 33-year-old trophy drought in Cameroon who will host the AFCON in 18 months time. TheBlack stars have disappointed the 25 million Ghanaians who were hoping to see their national team match up against the best in the World in Russia. Few, however, will doubt Egypt did enough

For the first time in the last three editions, Ghana will not be part of the World Cup after Egypt secured the sole ticket with a dramatic 2-1 over Congo in Cairo. The victory means that the last group game against Ghana in Accra will be a mere academic exercise as it will have no barring on who finishes first. The Black Stars have been at the World Cup since 2006 and achieved the best performance in 2010 where they were just a goal away from the last four of the competition. A last-gasp

Captain of Tema Youth Stephen Asare has assured their supporters of relegation survival despite losing 2-0 to AshantiGold SC on Match Day 28 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. The Harbour Boys hopes of beating the drop was dented at the Obuasi Len Clay when they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to the rejuvenated Miners. Despite the setback, Asare still maintained that they will record two wins from their last two matches to survive the scare. "I'm very confident that we can do it. I'm

Ghana's U-17 captain Eric Ayiah could miss the side's crucial clash against USA in the ongoing U-17 FIFA World Cup with a knock, according to deputy coach Nuhu Adams. Ayiah, who has been an integral member of the team suffered a leg bruising in Ghana's 1-0 win over Colombia in the opening fixture of Group A. Although he joined his teammates in training the following day to prepare for the USA clash, the Charity Stars poacher remains a doubt for the game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Aduana Stars edged closer to the 2017 Ghana Premier League title after a thumping 4-1 win over relegated Bolga All Stars in their week 28 clash. Great Olympics put up a blistering performance to pip Elmina Sharks 1-0 at their backyard while Liberty Professional, predictably, beat Chelsea 4-2 in Dansoman. Below are the scorelines, scores and league table: WAFA 3-0 Wa All Stars -Musah Nuhu -Mohammed Coulibaly -Prince Obeng AshantiGold 2-0 Tema Youth -Hans Kwoffie -Shafiu Mumuni

Ghanas inability to qualify for the World Cup means skipper Asamoah Gyan will not be able to add to his World Cup tally of goals at the global stage. The 31-year-old has 6 goals in his last three World Cup appearances, smashing the record previously held by Cameroon legend Roger Milla. Gyan would have been hoping for another chance to add to his tally but Ghanas tepid qualification series means the forward and his team mates will only be watching the competition on Television. Ghana shot