Former Ghana international Anthony Obodai has predicted that Ghana's adventure in the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup will end at the semifinal stage. The Black Starlets are gearing up to square off against fellow West African country Niger in the round of 16 stage at the FIFA U-17 World Cup currently ongoing in India. The form of the team have under huge scrutiny despite progressing to the round of 16 stage after losing one game and winning the other two to finish atop of Group A with six

Black Starlets coach Samuel Paa Kwesi Fabin says he's looking at the prospect of beating Niger in the round of 16 of the ongoing U-17 World Cup to meet the expectations of Ghanaian fans. Many have criticized the performance of the coach Fabin's outfit in the ongoing U-17 World Cup despite finishing atop of Group A with six points, a group which consisted of host country India, Colombia and USA. The two-time world champions will engage fellow West African country Niger in the round of

The agent of in-form striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom says his client has the ability to succeed at the highest level of world football, insisting he is of Premier League quality. Reports linking the 24-year old to a quarter of clubs in Britain, led by Chelsea, gained currency last week leading to reviews about his quality. Many agree with Arthur that Boakye has genuine quality to succeed in the best leagues in the world. He argued: ''Boakye has scored goals from Serie A through La

Mali cruised to a 5-1 victory over Iraq in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017. With the win, the Chile 2015 runners-up will meet African opposition in the form of either Ghana or Niger in the quarter-finals in Guwahati on Saturday. It was Les Aiglonnets that dominated the first half and deservedly took the lead through Hadji Drame on 25 minutes. Good work by Salam Jiddou on the left allowed the unmarked Drame to score the 2,000th goal in tournament history. The Malians

Nya Kirby converted the winning spot-kick while Hinata Kida was the unfortunate victim of a fine save by the Manchester City netminder. Despite controlling most of the match, England struggled to convert against the Asian side, who grew in confidence as the match progressed, and they will need to take their chances better in the quarter-finals against the United States in Goa on Saturday. Rhian Brewster was the early spark for the European side, creating a number of early chances in the first

Mpuasuman United striker Christian Amankwaa is pitching to play for Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko. Amankwaa scored 13 goals in the just ended Division One League. He sees himself fit and credible to play for the Porcupine Warriors. ''Kumasi Asante Kotoko is a big club, not only me, but I feel many other players will relish the chance of playing there. Also Pollack is a good manager, look at what he turned Berekum Chelsea's Stephen Sarfo into,'' Amankwaa told

  The Swedish Supreme Court of Appeal has quashed an application for a review filed by convicted Ghanaian footballer Kwame Bonsu following charges of rape against his Swedish wife Maria Magnusson some few months ago. Kwame Bonsu, 22, was sentenced to years in prison for raping and assaulting his wife but the Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence to one year and ten months. The District Court had previously sentenced Kwame Bonsu to two years in prison and expulsion for rape and

A late penalty by Abel Ruiz sent Spain into the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 after a 2-1 victory over France in Guwahati on Tuesday. The result takes the European champions into a last-eight showdown with Iran in Kochi on Sunday. The opening half was a cagey affair between these two European heavyweights, with little to separate the two sides through the first half hour. That changed on 34 minutes, as France took the lead through Lenny Pintors fine move and finish after

Ebusua Dwarfs coach Ricardo Barreto Rocha is expected to leave the club at the end of the season. Circling media reports in Ghana have claimed the Brazilian will end his association with the club at the end of the campaign. Rocha has transformed the side since he joined - exceeding expectation as the Mysterious side lie 5th on the table with a game to spare. The former Cape Verde coach is reluctant to renew his contract amid claims he will call it quit....

Iran made it four wins from four matches at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 and qualified for the quarter-finals after fighting to make two early goals stand up against a game Mexican side. In just the seventh minute, Mohammad Sharifi converted a very confident penalty after Mohammad Ghaderis hard work to take the ball from Adrian Vasquez, who responded with a clumsy challenge in the Mexican box. Just four minutes later, the Mexican defence looked out of sorts again, and they allowed Allahyar

Hearts of Oak deputy coach Henry Wellington has commended the performance of midfielder Daniel Kordie in the side's 1-0 loss against Medeama last Sunday. Kordie joined the Phobians in the close season from Liberty Professionals for an undisclosed fee but has failed to lock down a regular spot. The midfielderreturned to the starting line up in the defeat at Tarkwa, playing just behind the two strikers, and excelled to the delight of coach Wellington. [Daniel] Kordie, you know for a very

Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey will work under a new manager following the sacking ofCraig Shakespeare on Tuesday. The Foxes have parted ways with the Englishman after just four months on the job. The 53-year-old succeeded title winner Claudio Ranieri but things have gone dramatically wrong since his appointment. They lie third from bottom in the Premier League and have not won any of their past six league matches. Shakespeare won eight of his 16 games in charge last season, and

MTN FA Cup Committee chairman Kurt Okraku is promising that the final of this year's competition will be a giant-screen classic. Okraku believes a lot of thinking has gone this year's final after a good showpiece in Cape Coast last season between division One League side Okwahu United and winners Bechem United. It is a derby final with Hearts of Oak facing Asante Kotoko at the Tamale Sports Stadium. ''For the first time 26 million people in this country and 20 thousand people

Impressive World Cup qualifying form has lifted Tunisia back to the top of the FIFA Africa monthly rankings after 15 years. The "Carthage Eagles" last occupied first place in January 2002, having risen to the top six months earlier. Tunisia are on the verge of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after defeating and drawing with the Democratic Republic of Congo and trouncing Guinea. Winning 4-1 in Guinea this month was a landmark success for coach Nabil Maaloul and his squad

Asante Kotoko striker Saddick Adams has taunted arch rivals Hearts of Oak ahead of their much anticipated MTN FA Cup final. The two most glamorous clubs will battle it out for the ultimate in this year's FA Cup final that will be staged at the Tamale Sports Stadium on October 29. Watch the video below: https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/920209299435130880...

Ghanas World Cup group opponents Egypt have lined up a friendly with the United Arab Emirates ahead of the last group clash with the Black Stars. The Pharaohs will take on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an international friendly on November 9. The Black Stars will clash with the Pharaohs on November 11 but will play the UAE two days before the Ghana clash. Egypt have already qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup following their 2-1 win over Congo in the penultimate group game. Egypt aim at

Former Black Stars defender, John Mensah is confident the Black Starlets will defeat the Mnas of Niger in tomorrows FIFA U-17 World Cup round of 16 matchup. The Black Starlets are looking forward to another victory over the Nigeriens after beating them to reach the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations final and they have the backing of Mensah. The former Sunderland defender believes the starlets have what it takes to record victory but entreat them to eschew complacency. They shouldnt be complacent

Ghanaian midfielder Jeffrey Sarpong and his partner have welcome a new baby boy. Sarpong, who plays for Turkish sideElazspor took to social networking site, Twitter to express his joy.   The newest addition to our family: Jaymin Jair Sarpong! 👶🏽 My beloved son..!😍 Born on Zos b-day lol👌🏾 Thank You Lord!🙏🏾🙌🏾 #blessings pic.twitter.com/pRTpE7NhI8 Jeffrey (@JeffreySarpong) October 17, 2017 The 29-year-old,

Ghanaian football is sliding into crisis with details of an illegal betting syndicate, involving top and lower divisions clubs in the West African nation. The arrest of a Hearts of Oak driver John Acquah in connection with an alleged match-fixing scandal aimed at derailing the fortunes of the Phobians have dominated the major headlines in Ghana. Acquah, who has resigned from his position, was released moments after his arrest - but remains unclear the charges preferred against him. Multiple

Enterprising Inter Allies young forward Abdul Nasir Hamza made history on Sunday scoring the clubs fastest goal in their 2-1 win over Liberty Professionals in the Ghana Premier League. The young attacker in 29seconds in their win over the Dansoman lads in their fight against relegation. Hamza was put through by last seasons most promising player of the Ghana Premier League Abdul Halik Hudu right after the commencement of the game to open the scoring. Hamza weaved his way through the Liberty defenders