After guiding Dreams FC to their first ever major silverware on the local scene by winning the GHALCA G8 Tournament, Coach Abdul Karim Zito has been named the head coach of Ghana's U17 male national team, the Black Starlets. The celebrated coach whose experience cannot be underestimated will be assisted by former Hearts of Oak trainer Yaw Preko. Zito who has coached both Kotoko and Hearts before is expected to employ his experience and knowledge to help unearth talent and nurture them for

In a shocking turn of events, former Wa All Stars and Inter Allies trainer Jimmy Cobblah has been named the head coach of Ghana's U20 male national team, the Black Satellites. The Ghana FA confirmed the news on their official website on Monday. Cobblah whose appointment has been greeted with shock did not pop up when names were circulating around for the appointment. Many had tipped former Ghana skipper and head coach of AshGold C.K. Akonnor to be giving the appointment making the appointment

Former Ghana U20 head coach Sillas Tetteh has been appointed the head coach of their female senior national team, the Black Queens, the Ghana FA has confirmed. He will be assisted by current interim coach of the side Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo, a former Black Queens player as well as a former referee. The appointment of Sillas became necessary following the departure of Coach Didi Dramani who has been named the head coach of Danish side Norjdland. Sillas is one of the celebrated coaches in Ghana

Barcelona fans are unhappy with top La Liga referee Ignacio Iglesias for failing to show Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso the exit after landing what they describe as a cynical tackle on their new boy Philippe Coutinho. With a few minutes left for the break, Wakaso- with a yellowalready-landed a hard tackle nailing the cleats in the ankle ofCoutinho, in a play that deserved his expulsion had it not been for the referee's leniency. Barcelona fans, who felt hurt by the referees decision by

Ghana's female U-20 team, Black Princesses will find out their group opponents for the FIFA World Cup on March 8, 2018. The Black Princesses qualified for the global event following a 4-1 aggregate victory over Cameroon over the weekend. The draw for the group stages will be held in France. Ghana is appearing at her fifth FIFA under-20 Women's World Cup but are yet to make it pass the group stages...

Schalke 04 players Breel Embolo and Benjamin Stambouli over overly excited following the return of Baba Rahmnan into the folds of the Royal Blues. The Chelsea left back completed a loan deal to join the German giants until the end of the season after battling an injury he sustained while on national duty for Ghana in January last year. Babas return to Schalke, obvious though, could not be taken lightly by the players to took to social media to demonstrate their happiness. Both striker Breel

Chelsea have confirmed Ghana defender Baba Rahman has joined German giants Schalke 04 on loan. A statement on the Premier League champions website read: ''Baba Rahman has today joined Schalke on loan until the end of the 2018/19 season. The Ghanaian defender, 23, re-joins the Bundesliga side, where he spent the first half of last season before sustaining a knee injury during the Africa Cup of Nations. Baba signed for Chelsea from another German side, Augsburg, in the summer of 2015

As NorthEast United technical advisor and interim coach Avram Grant made his way to the away team bench at the Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on Friday evening, there was a loud roar from the stands. The primary reason was that the broadcasters had cut to a shot of the players tunnel on the giant screen, and the fans had seen their first close-up of Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri. Some of the applause could just have been for the former Chelsea manager, who has also spent time at West Ham United,

Indonesian giants Persib Bandung are sweating unceasingly over the and ankle injury suffered by experienced midfielder Michaels Essien. Essien is a huge doubt for the Indonesian giants ahead of their weekend fixture in the Indonesian League. The former Chelase and Real Madrid midfielder back is undergoing further tests on his knee injury which has sidelined him for their last two league matches. Essien was absent when Persib lost 0-1 to at the 2018 Presidential Cup, at Gelora Bandung Stadium

KV Kortrijk ace Bernard Kumordzi says he is happy with his performance in his new role as centre-back. The 32-year-old former midfielder has been converted into libero since joining the Belgian top-flight side at the start of the season. He has been one of the key players of the side and has scored one goal in 22 league appearances. "I'm really enjoying this position now. I just have to continue doing what I am doing now. The coach also helps me a lot," Kumordzi said. The

Midfield supremo Kwasi Donsu expects to enjoy a fruitful campaign with Medeama in the upcoming season. The exciting enforcer enjoyed a decent campaign last term despite failing to measure up to his goal scoring prowess two seasons ago. The former Berekum Arsenals midfielder has been a key cog of the Medeama side for the past three seasons and would be required to take his game to the next level. And he reckons it will be tough but hopes for an improved campaign. "You can always wish

Fit-again Hearts midfielder Prince Buabencould make the bench for the trip to Celtic Park on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old returned to full scale training last week after recovering from a groin injury. The return of the Ghanaian will excite manager Craig Levein, who is desperate to return to winning ways after conceding a late goal against Motherwell at home last Saturday. Hearts remain fifth in the league and unbeaten since November. The Jambos are the only side to beat Celtic in domestic

Former Asante Kotoko defender Christopher Bonney has officially completed his long awaited move to former Premier League champions Accra Hearts of Oak. Bonney, 19, signed a three year deal with the Phobians after impressing the technical handlers in the just ended GHALCA G8 Tournament. GHANAsoccernet.com had reported a few months ago that the intelligent full back agreed to join Hearts of Oak on a three-year deal after successful talks with the recruitment committee of the Phobians. The

Heart of Midlothian manager Craig Levein admits it's "a bit of a risk' to bring Ghanaian winger Danny Amankwa to the club. The pacy wideman joined the Jambos last Thursday on an 19-month deal from FC Copenhagen. The Ghanaian has endured an injury-plagued career in the last couple of years but the Scottish side opted to bring him to the The winger joined the Jambos on Thursday on an 18-month deal from FC Copenhagen following an injury-plagued few years. Im really pleased I

NAC Breda forward Thomas Agyepong has won his battle against fitness after returning to full scale training. The on-loan Manchester City youngster has been knocked down by an injury this season. However, the talented 21-year-old looked remarkably sharp at training last week and manager Stijn Vreven has revealed the Ghanaian is fit. "He is coming.He is fit and makes a very good impression.The only problem is that he did not play with Jong NAC, because we did not want to send him for a three

  Ghanaian midfielder Prince Buaben has returned to training at Scottish giants Heart after recovering from an injury. However, the African was left out of the squad in the side's 1-1 draw at home to Motherwell in theLadbrokes Premiership over the weekend. It's a massive relief for Heart coachCraig Levein , who has been without the Ghanaian for a number of days. His return to full scale training will boost the side ahead of the remaining matches in the Scottish top-f

Aduana Stars players and technical team have paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Dormaa traditional area, Osagyefo Oseadeyo Agyemang Badu II following their triumph over Asante Kotoko in the Super Cup on Sunday. Bright Adjei's 62nd minute strike against the Porcupine Warriors at the Obuasi Len Clay stadium ensured the Fire Boys clinch the coveted cup. The team presented the trophy to the club's life patron at his palace in Dormaa. The Super Cup, between winners of the

Is Usain Bolt going to sign for South African ABSA Premier League side Mamelodi Sundown? The legendary Jamaican sprint star, who retired from athletics in August after a career that saw him with both 100m and 200m Olympic gold on three separate occasions, has expressed his desire to grace the green turf after calling time on his illustrious sprinting career. The 31-year-old joined the Brazilians at training on Monda, before addressing the South African media at the club's headquarters.

Croatian coach Zdravko Lugarusic says he will love to work again in Ghana despite his unceremonious exit last year. Lugarusic was released by Asante Kotoko after just three months in charge after a poor run of form. ''I will like to return],'' he said. "With the three sides [King Faisal, Ashgold and Kotoko], we made something nice. With Ashantigold we played the Confederation Cup and lost against Etoile Du Sahel. ''I have nothing against coming back to Ghana again

Danish-born Ghanaian wideman Danny Amankwa marked his debut for Heart in their 1-1 stalemate at home to Motherwell over the weekend. The 23-year-old climbed off the bench in the 70th minute as the two teams shared the spoils in theLadbrokes Premiership. Amankwa joined the Scottish giants from Danish Superliga side FC Copenhagen on an 18-month deal last week. He received his international clearance on time to earn a game time at theTynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh....