The Confederation of Africa Football has appointed Ghana FA President and FIFA Council Member Kwesi Nyantakyi as the President of Africa's 2018 World Cup Committee. The Executive Committee of the continent's football governing body after a successful meeting set up the committee to map out a strategic plan to figure out how CAF can provide support for the African countries representing the continent in next year's competition. The committee, expected to hold its first meeting on
Asamoah Gyan has revealed he was sought after by Real Madrid during his successful spell at English Premier League side Sunderland seven years ago. Gyan had purple-patch form at the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa before signing for the Black Cats. He went on to become their key man as he banged in the goals and emerged the club's top scorers. The Ghana captain claims his performance attracted clubs like Liverpool, Tottenham and Real Madrid. Surprisingly, Sunderland loaned
No it is not a joke, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Ghana could play the World Cup in 2018 but not the one organized by FIFA, which will be the place for the five African countries winners of the playoffs, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal. It is about an alternative world cup, organized by the United States Federation of soccer of North America, with the countires that didnt manage to qualify for the meeting in Russia. In addition to these African teams, to which may be added Algeria,
Asamoah Gyan still has fond memories of the goal he scored against Chelsea in Sunderland's 3-0 win during the 2010/2011 season. Gyan expertly guided in a shot after a well-worked Black Cats move to give the visitors a 2-0 lead at Stamford Bridge. ''I remember when first I moved to England, I had a friend who was a Chelsea fan and I told him I was going to score against Chelsea every time. I said to him on that morning I was going to score - unfortunately for him, I did!,''
Injured Phil Ofosu-Ayeh is closing in on returning to training for Wolverhapton Wanderers and could make his debut this year. The 26-year-old joined on a free transfer after leaving Eintracht Braunschweig in the summer but has yet to make his debut having suffered an ankle injury. It was feared he would be sidelined until 2018 but Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed the defender could be back next month. "He'll be back hopefully in December so from now on we can start relying on Phil,"
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has congratulated Anthony Baffoe, General Secretary of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) and Ibrahim Saanie Daara, Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on their appointments by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF). Baffoe, was last Thursday, named the Deputy General Secretary of CAF, while Saanie Daara, was drafted onto the Media Experts panel of the continent's football controlling body.
Former Ghana international Anthony Obodai has agreed to join Indian lower division side Real Kashmir. Obodai, who played alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wesley Snijder at Ajax Amsterdam, wants to help out his friend David Robertson who is coach of the side. In September, the football club caught the attention of former Ghana U17 star after Robertson posted a picture on Twitter of his team training, with Kashmirs breathtaking scenery in the background. ''David told me about the side
Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah wants the successor of Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, to improve the standard of football in the country. Nyantakyi, who doubles as Vice President of CAF, has been at the helm of the nation's football governing body since 2005, propeling the nation to three consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments. The astute lawyer has confirmed that he will not contest for the nation's football governing body seat again when his tenure expires
Ex-Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan says his only career regret is not to have played in the English Premier League for long. The Ghana international spent just one season at the Stadium of Light but made a huge impact. Gyan scored ten league goals in 31 appearances before a loan move to UAE side Al Ain just three matches into the 2011/2012 season. ''Sometimes I think I should have stayed longer. The regret is me not playing so much in the best league in the world,'' he told
Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo was adjudged the best player in Racing Genk's 1-0 win over Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. Aidoo joined theBlauw-Wit on a three-year deal from Swedish side Hammarby during the summer transfer window. However, Aidoo had to bid his time on the substitute bench before making his bow for the club after four games into the season. The 21-year-old has been an undisputed starter since coming on as an injury time substitute for striker Alejandro
Ghana will face Cameroon in the final 2018 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifier next year. The first leg will be played in Yaounde on 12 January, 2017 and the return encounter after two weeks. The Black Princesses reach the last round after a 10-1 aggregate win over Kenya following a 5-1 second round success. Nigeria will engage South Africa in the other qualifier with the winner advancing to the finals. The 2018 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup finals will be played from 5-24 August.
Ghana and Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has called on associations and clubs institute stiffer measures in the fight against racism in football. Boateng who has been a victim of racism before wants the football governing bodies FIFA, UEFA, and the member associations to show stronger commitment in the terrible fight againstracism. "It's not enough to have just a 'No to racism' video before Champions League matches, and it's not enough to wear a T-shirt
Aduana Stars defender Wahab Adams has expressed his determination to join Asante Kotoko ahead of next season. Adams was an important member of the Fire Boys squad that clinched the just ended Ghana Premier League title. But the bulky guardsman says he's ready to seek a fresh challenge away from Nana Agyemang Badu II Park and has targeted Asante Kotoko as his desired destination. Im not ready to renew my contract with Aduana Stars, Im ready to play for any premier club and Asante
Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo was adjudged the best player in Racing Genk's 1-0 win over Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. Aidoo joined theBlauw-Wit on a three-year deal from Swedish side Hammarby during the summer transfer window. However, Aidoo had to bid his time on the substitute bench before making his bow for the club after four games into the season. The 21-year-old has been an undisputed starter since coming on as an injury time substitute for striker Alejandro
Head coach of Zulte Waregem Francky Dury has heaped praises on Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo for a fantastic performance during his outfit's 1-0 defeat against KRC Genk in the Belgian Jupilar Pro League on Sunday. The 21-year-old was impregnable at the heart of defense for Racing Genk as they recorded a narrow win against Zulte Waregem at theRegenboog stadion. The former Inter Allies defender was adjudged the best player of the game, and Zulte coach Franck Dury could not shy away from
Newly appointed West Ham United David Moyes has cautioned his charges that he will not condone any excuse from them as he tries to extricate their ailing season. The former Manchester United manager was handed a six-month deal to help turn the Hammers fortunes around following the sack of Slaven Bilic earlier this month. The 54-year-old was given a baptism of fire on his debut as they lost 2-0 to Watford on Sunday, and he's told his players to raise their level of performance as he will
UD Las Palmas fans would have the chance to enjoy the beautiful and influential play of their beloved Ghanaian international Kevin Prince Boateng as the player is likely to stage a comeback at the Estadiuo Grab Canaria. The AC Milan midfielder is believed to have assured the leadership of Las Palmas that he may return to the club next summer and is expected to keep his word. A few months agoKevin-Prince Boatengsaid goodbye to the Canarian team to the surprise of his fans but the President of the
IstanbulBaakehir defender Joseph Attamah Larweh has revealed that his rapid rise is due to his insatiable desire to improve after very game. Attamah, 23, has been one of the most trusted in coach Abdullah Avci's side following his versatility, having being deployed as a right back, central defender as well as a midfield anchor. The former Tema Youth man excelled again while playing as a central midfielder in the side's 5-1 thumping of giants Galatasaray in the Turkish SuperLig at theBasaksehir
Black Stars new boy Nasiru Mohammed believes Nigeria and Egypt will make Africa proud at the 2018 World Cup in Russia next year. The 23 year old Ghana midfielder is convinced that the West African giants Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt are in a better shape to raise the flag of Africa at the mundial next year. Nasiru who is having a great season with Swedish side BK Hacken is in love with the Super Eagles for their youthfulness and the Pharaohs for their determination. I tip Nigeria and
Renowned football agent and founder of NVA Entertainment Group Chris Nathaniel is in Ghana on a football mission to recruit talents for the international market. The UK-based agent responsible for the rise of Ghanaian youngster Edwin Gyasi, told the Daily Graphic in an interview that his aim is to give a different dimension to the traditional style of a football agent that people are already conversant with. For Nathaniel, its not about the quantum of talents he is able to identify but the
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