Arsenal looked to be down and out in their Carabao Cup home game against Norwich City, heading to the end of another halfhearted quest for Arsene Wenger to win the trophy for the first time in his career. That was until Eddie Nketiah was introduced. The 18-year-old scored with his very first touch, latching onto a deflected corner to tap home the equaliser before firing Arsenal into the lead in extra time with a close-range headed effort. Not only did he give Arsenal a place in the quarter-finals,

West Ham United captain Mark Noble says Andre Ayew deserved to be the hero for the club on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup. Ayew scored twice for the Hammers as they came back from 2-0 down against Tottenham Hotspur to win 3-2 and advanced to the quarter-finals. Ayew had struggled to find the back of the net prior to the contest, having scored just one Premier League goal. Noble said after the win: "Don't get me wrong, you need a bit of luck. Andre Ayew knows where the ball is

The final day of the Ghana Premier League season was a fitting end to what had been a dramatic and chaotic campaign. At Accra Great Olympics' clash at Bechem United, for example, the broadcast van deployed to ensure the contest's transmission, was prevented from accessing the venue after their route was blocked by a broken-down truck. Amidst the chaos off the field, the football itself was enjoyable. Olympics were defeated and returned to the second tier after just one campaign in

Anderlecht midfielder Frank Acheampong is set to make his loan switch to Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda permanent, the player's agent has hinted. Oliver Knig has revealed the 24-year-old is 'feeling' good in China and could make the deal permanent when the current loan deal expires The 24-year-old completed a six-month loan deal to the club in the summer. The Ghana international has enjoyed an excellent start to life in the China, quickly becoming a crowd favourite.

Andre Ayew might have struggled with both injury and form since joining West Ham United but he is the clubs best goal outlet since joining them in 2016. The Ghanaian was in inspired form as West Ham United recorded a come-from-behind win against their London rivals Tottenham Hotspurs. With two goals to add to his solitary strike in the league, Ayew has joined Havier Hernandez as the leading goal scorer for the club this season on three. His numbers have shot up to 10 goals and 5 assists

Ghanaian second-tier sideWamanafo NEA Salamina are heading to the Court for Arbitration for Sports (CAS) over a latest Ghana FA ruling which has shattered their Premier League dreams, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. Salamina are fuming with rage and alleging official complicity after the Ghana Football Association Appeals Committee dismissed the side's application for a review decision in their case against Techiman Eleven Wonders. The registration of Eleven Wonders player Martin Kyeremeh

The fight against racism is an on going battle, especially according to many soccer players of colour. Many well-known players have used their fame to speak out against racism in the industry, and one such famous sportsman is Salomon Kalou of Ivory Coast. Kalou created massive controversy when he and his Hertha Berlin teammates supported the Take A Knee movement by kneeling before a match earlier in October to protest against people who think there is a colour, and those who believe in white supremacy.

  Ghana midfielder Frank Acheampong could return to Anderlecht in January after the expiration of his loan deal at Chinese sideTianjin Teda. The Ghanaian joined the Chinese Super League side on a short-term loan deal in July this year. The Chinese League will end on November 4 but the 24-year-old will not return to the Belgian giants until January, his representative Oliver Knig has revealed. "There is no question that he will come back to train at Anderlecht. If he returns

Asante Kotoko's Communications Division has announced a short term partnership agreement with Kennedy Digital Satellite (KDS) for the upcoming MTN FA Cup final in Tamale. The partnership, which commences effective immediately, would see the Kumasi based company sponsor the soon to be activated Predict and Win competition on the club's social media accounts as they engage fans in the build up towards the much-awaited final. The club's supporters and followers on its social media

Ghana's U17 coach Samuel Paa Kwesi Fabin says he does not regret taking up the reins of the Black Starlets despite failing to win any trophy with the side. The burly gaffer was handed the Black Starlets coaching role in 2013 but failed to qualify the team to the previous two FIFA juvenile World Cup tournaments. Fabin, however, qualified the team to the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup in India, which was their first time since 2007, but they fell short at the quarter finals stage following their

Ghanaian defender Roy Boateng is making waves in the American lower-tier league with outstanding performances week-in-week-out for UC Davis. After spearheading a defense that kept a pair of North Division foes in check last week, UC Davis junior defender Roy Boatengwas named the Big West Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the second time in his career. Boateng,who earned his first career weekly award last season, has been churning out scintillating performances for the UC Davis in

Enyimba FC safe pair of hands Fatau Dauda has confessed fearing his former club AshGold could taste relegation at the end of the 2016/17 Ghana Premier League season. The Miners were confronted with numerous challenges at the start of the season, compelling Basjhiru Hayford to resign as head coach of the club. The former Ghana Premier League champions employed the services of Dreams FC coach C.K Akonnor to rescue them from the claws of relegation. Despite being away from home, Fatau Dauda

Ghana shot stopper Fatau Dauda has described the choice to join Nigerian side Enyimba FC as the best insisting it has given him more experience. The former Orlando Pirates goalie left AshGold at the end of last season to join the Nigerian giants a move that was criticized by many. But after a season with the side and guiding them to the CAF Confederation Cup competition, Dauda believes he made the right choice. I made the right choice in moving to Enyimba and will never regret that. After

In-form Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom says he does not count his goals after netting his season's 13th in 1-0 win over Spartak Subotica in the Serbian Liga. The Ghana international converted a 23nd minute penalty to ensure Red Star maintained their four-point lead after 14 rounds of matches. He has become the top foreign scorer for Red Star Belgrade in the club's 72-year history. After the match, the 24-year-old played his rich conversion rate. ''I do

Turkish Super Lig side Genclerbirligi have handed a two -week trial to powerful Ghanaian defender Abass Mohammed, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. The versatile former Inter Allies man arrived in the European country on Thursday morning to attempt to win a contract. The youngster is returning to abroad after completing a successful loan spell at USL side Harrisburg City Islanders Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal that the versatile player will be offered a three-year deal during the

Koforidua United made it two wins out of two in the Eastern Regional Division II sub-middle league on Wednesday. They managed a 1-0 victory over Adeiso United at Asiakwa SOS school Park. Super-substitute David Zakpah scored in the 87th minute of the game. United lead the Zone IV table with six points and a healthy goal difference of plus nine goals. On Friday KUFC will take on Victory FC at Old Tafo while Trinity White Star play Adeiso United at Asiakwa SOS School Park. Koforidua United

Fuenlabrada utility man Baba Sule looks back fondly at a time when he was in demand and there was a long list of interview requests to speak to him with his successes including victory in the Under-17 World Championships with Ghana in 1995. The former player now collects balls and helps out generally at training sessions at lower league Fuenlabrada who face a mouthwatering clash with Real Madridon Thursday. In many ways he has been fortunate because he has been able to take on a role at a football

Former Ghana Premier League star Maxwell "Osabu" Mensah was at Wednesday nights Bologna-Lazio Serie A game as part of his new job at leading players management agency ArthurLegacy Sports. It was a game at the Stadio Renato DellAra which saw Ghana midfielder Godfred Donsah start for Bologna. The former defender joined the company owned by agent Oliver Arthur as an 'Associate'. He is expected to visit some of ArthurLegacy's 18 players spread across Europe, notable among

When Thursday comes, Jonathan Mensah will be one of several Columbus Crew SC players debuting in the MLS Cup playoffs as the team faces Atlanta United at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But dont get it wrong, the 27-year-old center back is more than used to elimination games and the big stage. A regular on Ghanas national team since 2009, Jonathan has played in two FIFA World Cups and in multiple editions of the African Cup of Nations. His international pedigree gives the defender a clear understanding

English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion are monitoring Afriyie Acquah's progress at Torino for a potential move in the January transfer window. According to Calciomercato, the Seagulls sent scouts to monitor the Ghana international. But neither the player nor his representatives have confirmed or denied this report. The 25-year-old was close to leaving Italy during the summer window but a deal with Championship side Birmingham City failed to materialise. It is reported