The playing body of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, officials and Ghanaian journalists who travelled with the team have been brutally manhandled in Congo Brazzaville ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash with CARA Brazaville according to reports emerging from Congo. Asante Kotoko will be locking horns with CARA in the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup on Wednesday. Reports from Congo indicate that the Kotoko side had stepped out to hold their one hour mandatory training session a day before the
Ghanas U17 female national team the Black Maidens mauled Djibouti by 19-0 on aggregate to secure a ticket to represent the continent at this years U 17 World Cup to be hosted in Uruguay. A 9-0 first leg score line in Djibouti was followed by a 10-0 second leg result to secure a ticket to join the continents contingent at the World Cup from 13th November to 1st December, 2018. Ghana first dashed Gambia aside before crushing Djibouti by 19-0 in the two-legged game to qualify for the mundial. Ghana,
Ghana U17 female striker Mukarama Abdulai ended FIFA U17 Womens World Cup qualifying campaign as the top scorer following a stupendous campign. Mukarama, 16, scored 12 goals in Ghanas journey to qualify for another World Cup to emerge the top scorer of the qualifiers in Africa. The budding talent who strikes for Northern Ladies got four goals against Gambia in the two legged-tie before scoring four goals in the first leg match against Djibouti a fortnight ago. Mukarama, also bagged a double
Ghanaian forward Elvis Manu has reflected onGenlerbirlii 3-0 victory overGztepe in the Turkish SuperLig on Monday. The Wind of Ankara opened the scoring through Brazilian midfielderJailton Paraibajust three minutes into the game. But a red card to Adama Traore in the 29th minute handed Genlerbirlii a huge advantage in the match. Paraiba added his second of the match in the 67th minute before Ghanaian striker Elvis Manu climbed off the bench to seal the victory for the home side side with
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have dismissed claims that they are demanding$56,000 refund from suspended coach Frank Nuttal. A statement released by the club, indicate that the Scottish trainer had demonstrated unsporting and unethical behaviour which contradictthe clubs code of conduct. A three-member committee made up of Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe (Chairman), Mrs Ivy Heward-Mills and Mr Frank Nwokolo Nelson wasinstituted to investigate the coach has submitted its findings and recommendations
Former coach of Tema Youth Edward Nii Odoom has confirmed that he will deputize Henry Wellington at Hearts of Oak ahead of the upcoming 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season. Head coach of the club, Frank Nuttal is currently under suspension for unsporting and unethical behaviours which contradicted the clubs code of conduct according to the statement released by the club last week. Multiple media reports suggest that the Scotsman has been accused of advising players not to extend their contract
Former Ghana international Michael Essien finally rejoined his teammates at their training base at Bandung Apex Stadium on Tuesday but trained alone as he recovers from an apparent injury. Essien, who has been linked with a possible move with DC United and Dallas FC interested, was put through a separate exercise accompanied Persib physiotherapy, Benidiktus Adi Priyanto. "He has already made a program in London and has come here and I have coordinated with the doctor to see his progress
Ghana's Vice President Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia has donatedGhc50,000 to second-tier side Real Tamale United. Northern Regional minister Salifu Saeed presented the cash to the financially-stricken club on Monday. The country's Vice President, who hails from the north, is contributing his quota to the survival of the former Ghana Premier League campaigners. ...
HNK Hajduk Split strikerAhmed Said Said was left delighted after his side's 1-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the big Croatian derby over the weekend. Franck Ohandza's 53rd minute strike separated the two sides which has left fans of HNK still in jubilant mood. And the naturalised Italian took to Instagram to express his joy. "What a great win. Let's keep fighting." Said has been a key cog of theHNK Hajduk Split side and expected to carry them through the season. &
West Ham United are leading the race for Ghana defender Daniel Opare, GHANAsoccernet.com understands. The 27-year-old remains at Augsburg despite his contract being terminated by the German outfit over dishonesty charges. Opare won't be allowed to leave until this summer when his association with the club comes to and end. However, GHANAsoccernet.com can understands West Ham United appear the most serious contender for his signature with initial contact reported to have been made between
Ghanaian striker Ahmed Said has taken a swipe at El Arabi Soudani after he helped his team Hadjuk Split defeat the latter's side, Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 in the Croatian top flight league on Sunday. Ahead of theHrvatski derbi, the Algerian forward jabbed Split and claimed that they were going thump them 3-0 at the Stadion Maksimir. However, the visitors clinched the maximum points courtesy Frack Ohandze's 53rd minute strike. And in the wake of the match, Hadjuk Split marksman Ahmed Said
The home of Ghana winger Bernard Tekpetey was nearly razed down by fire while he was at a Bundesliga match over the weekend, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. Firefighters broke into his flat to deal with a smoking cooking pot which triggered a fire alarm as smoke poured from the flat. The dramatic incident happened on Saturday in what could have led to a serious situation but for the timely arrival of firefighters. No injury was recorded as the Ghanaian arrived home half an hour after the
Richmond Boakye-Yiadom has been ruled out of Red Star Belgrade clash against CSKA Moscow in the Europa League on Wednesday. The Ghana striker failed a last minute fitness test after missing the first leg tie due to the setback. The 25-year-old has been knocked back by the injury he picked up at training in January. He has not been involved this month and appears to be far away from recovery. Red Star drew 0-0 with the Russian giants in the first leg at home ahead of the return leg in
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has spoken about the unique importance of Albert Adomah to his team. Adomah,30, has been the talisman for Villa for much of this season as he has weighed in with 130 goals so far. The Ghana international missed the side's 2-0 defeat at Fulham due to a hamstring injury - a situation which has been largely attributed to the setback. The goals and assists of the African has single-handedly earned Villa a staggering 19 points and manager Steve Bruce speaks
Bidvest Wits goalkeeper Darren Keet has hailed the impact of Ghana defender Edwin Gyimah since joining the South African side. Gyimah, 26 joined Wits from Swedish sideHelsingborgs IF in December last year. The former Orlando Pirates versatile man appears to have fit in well since joining Wits and goalkeeper Darren Keet has been left impressed with his work ethics for the Clever Boys. "He (Gyimah) has come in and helped us a lot and the guys upfront are scoring goals, which
Aston Villa could still be without star man Albert Adomah ahead of their Championship game against Preston tonight. The 30-year-old talisman has not recovered from a hamstring injury which ruled him out of the 2-0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday. The absence of the Ghana international is a massive blow for manager Steve Bruce who is facing a mini injury crisis. The African has been the most influential player in the Villa set-up, scoring 13 goals so far in the English Championship. &nbs
Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has visited the training ground of Aduana Stars ahead of their Wednesday's CAF Champions League second leg clash against Libyan side Al Tahaddy. The Fire Boys lost 1-0 in the first league played in Egypt and must score at least two goals or more to ensure their qualification to the next round of the CAF Champions League. Appiah is expected to be in attendance to support the Fire Boys tomorrow at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park....
Aduana Stars coach Yusif Abubakar has called on his charges to protect their respect by beating Al Tahaddy in the return encounter of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park on Wednesday. The Dormaa-based club have a huge task on their hands as they look to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Libyan side Al Tahaddy in the second leg of the continent's elite club competition. And head coach, Yusif Abubakar, has urged his players to stand up and be counted
Physical Instructor of Al Tahaddy Dr. Abdul Aziz has disclosed that they are plotting the downfall of Aduana Stars ahead of their second leg of the CAF Champions League clash at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park on Wednesday. The Fire Boys suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Libyan side in the 1st leg of the 2018 CAF Champions League opener in Egypt, due to the political instability in Libya. And according to the club's physio, they have deployed a tactic plan to counter the Dormaa-based outfit
Asante Kotoko players have had their travelling allowance upped from US$ 300 to US$ 400 ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup qualifier against CARA Brazzaville on Wednesday. The team arrived in the Congolese capital on Monday and according to the club's Twitter handle, Executive Chairman Dr Kwame Kyei paid the allowances after breakfast. This is huge financial motivation for the players to punch above their weights to advance to the next round. Kotoko managed a slim 1-0 win in the first
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