Ghanaian attacker Osei Barnes registered his name on the score sheet for Arouca FC in their 2-0 win over Sporting Lisbon B in the Portuguese Segunda division on Saturday afternoon. Arouca, who are flying aloft of the league standings, needed to win against Sporting to keep up with their four-game winning streak as they look to pick of the two automatic qualification tickets at the end of the campaign. The Arouquenses shot into the lead in the 24th minute after Osei Barnes headed home from close

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew scored a late penalty for Swansea City in their 4-1 thrashing of West Ham United at the Liberty Stadium in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Swans went ahead in the 13th minute on the clock after Andre Ayew slid in a beautiful pass to Sung-Yong Ki, who unleashes a fabulous shot from long range. Dutch midfielder Mike van der Hoorn connected to Ki's lofty corner ball to in the 32nd minute to extend the Welsh side advantage before Andy King tapped home on

Ghana international striker Richmond Boakye is the schoolbook example of a player who turned his career around with a string of less popular but highly rewarding choices which saw once a Serie A reject grow into a hotly desired football asset. At 24 years of age, Richmond Boakye could be described as a classic late bloomer. Having gone through eight different clubs in not more than seven years of professional career, the Agogo-born centre-forward is slowly establishing himself as one of the

Ghanaian midfielder Benjamin Asamoah scored the only goal as Doxa defeated Olympiakos Nicosia 1-0 in the relegation group of the Cypriot top flight league on Saturday. Asamoah, who salvaged a draw for Doxa during their 2-2 encounter against Paphos in the Cypriot Cup on Wednesday, was a thorn in the flesh of the hosts in the early part of the game. The Ghanaian enforcer netted on the 30th minute mark to hand his side a well deserved victory. He lasted full throttle of the game likewise compatriot

On-loan NAC Breda winger Thomas Agyepong admits he is always struggling with the cold in European during winter. The Manchester City-owned player claims his muscles become 'vulnerable' when temperatures fall. "This weather is not for me. Due to the low temperatures, the muscles are hard and less supple, making these muscles even more vulnerable,'' Agyepong told BN/De Stem. For me, that applies to an extreme degree; I am an explosive player and come from a warm country,"

The Ghana FA Executive Committee has agreed to give Aduana Stars an amount of US$30,000 to boost their preparations for their upcoming CAF Champions League match against ES Setif. The Ghanaian League Champions will host their Algerian opponents in the first of the two-legged games at the the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park in Dormaa on Wednesday March 7. The Ogya side made it to this stage of the preliminary round of the Champions League after beating Lydian side El Tahady 2-1 aggregate. At its

Hearts of Oak drew 1-1 with Vision FC on Saturday morning at the Amrahia Park in a pre-season. New signing Osman Sackey gave the Phobians the lead on the stroke of half-time with a header. But Nafiu Suleimana levelled for the Division One League just after the break. Executive Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV, new Chief Executive Officer Mark D. Noonan, and Commercial Affairs Manager Kwaku Sakyi Quashie were at the venue to watch the game....

Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are on the verge of announcing an agreement with Turkish firm Prefabex Modular Building Solutions to take charge over the construction of the Kpobiman Complex Project. Executive chairman of the club, Togbe Afede XIV disclosed the refreshing newsto officials and the entire playing body at the club's preseason dinner on Friday Evening. The Kpobiman Ultra Modern Training Complex will be housed with Staff Residence, Senior Housing Unit, GYM, Training

ES Setif wrapped up their preparations ahead of the visit to Ghana to face Aduana Stars in the 2018 CAF Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Algerian Ligue 1 leaders CS Constantine on Friday. Forward Zakaria Haddouche netted the only goal to hand all three points to the Black Eagles who moved from 8th to the 5th place on the log. The two times African champions will tackle the Ghanaian champions on Wednesday at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park in the first leg of the final qualifying round.

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has lauded the Ghana Football Association for engaging Great Olympics to resolve the issues that has halted the start of the Ghana league. The 2017/18 Ghana Premier League which was due to kick-start this weekend has been postponed after Great Olympics served the Ghana Football Association with a court injunction in a protest against Bechem United for fielding an unqualified player against them last season. But on Friday, the nation's

Heart of Lions owner Randy Abbey has described as absurd allegations that he once asked Executive Committee members to fund the campaign of former Ghana president John Dramani Mahama. Last week, Edmund Ackah alleged on Asempa FM the former Ghana FA spokerson told members to support the campaign of his friend- Mahama- during the 2012 presidential elections. ''From 2004 till I left the executive committee ,I never took any proposal to the committee for any money for any political purpose,''

Ghanaian striker Gilbert Fiamenyo missed out on signing for Zimbabwean side Ngezi Platinum Stars after failing a medical. The 25-year-old had impressed on trial but his health record denied him a deal. Fiamenyo was available on a free transfer was seeking to sign for a new club after leaving Kenyan side AFC Leopards. His failed move forced Ngezi to sign compatriot Stephen Owusu Kaakyire.  ...

Striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom has been officially recognised and awarded Serbia's topmost players' award, the Novosti as the best player in the Serbian Super Liga for 2017. He was voted for the award by the captains of the 16 clubs in the top-flight. This is in addition to the best player award he received earlier, courtesy journalists, for the same league. He was also voted Red Star Belgrade's best player for the year and recognised also as the club's most prolific foreign-born

Hearts of Oak have officially announced the appointment of Mark Noonan as the club's Chief Executive Officer. The American has been handed a three-year to transfer the club and make it one of the most cherished organizations and one of the best football on the African continent and in the World at large. Noonan is graduate of Duke University and has management experience from the Major League Soccer where he worked as Commission General of MLS. He also worked at Soccer United Marketing

Zimbabwean top-flight side Ngezi Platinum Stars have signed former Berkeum Chelsea striker Stephen Owusu Kaakyire, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The 23-year-old, who played in the Division One League last season, impressed coach Tonderai Ndiraya after a two-week trial session. His deal was facilitated by United Kingdom-based player agent Joe Mhondiwa. Owusu is currently in Ghana while his work permit is being processed and he is expected back in the country next week in time

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is relishing a tough battle when they come up against FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the Spanish LaLiga on Sunday. The Rojiblancos will be looking to close the gap at the top of the LaLiga standings to one point when the visit the Camp Nou on Sunday. And Partey, who extended his contract with Diego Simeone's side until 2023 during the week, has set his sights on claiming victory at the iconic Catalonia Stadium, which will aid their quest to clinch this season's

Former Malian midfielder Mohammed Lamine Sissoko has disclosed his plans to follow in the footsteps of George Weah by becoming his countrys leader. Weah defied all odds to become the first retired footballer to occupy the highest seat of governance when he was voted as the president of Liberia two months ago. And during an interview with Xalima, former Valencia and Liverpool enforcer Momo Sissoko, expressed his determination to tow the path of Mr. Weah in the near future. Im preparing itI

Great Olympics Football Club has placed an injunction on the start of the 2017/2018 Ghana Premier league, which was supposed to start this weekend, with a round of week 1 matches, after the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association annulled cases brought before them, in relation to Bechem United and Elmina Sharks fielding unqualified players in their respective league matches. With this development, the commencement of the Ghana Premier league has been postponed indefinitely.

Asante Kotoko defender Awudu Nafiu has expressed his displeasure over their elimination from this year's CAF Confederation Cup but has set his eyes on having a superb campaign to pacify their disappointment. The Porcupine Warriors were dumped out of this season's CAF second-tier club competition following their 7-6 loss on penalties against CARA Club of Congo in the first preliminary stage - having finished both legs 1-1 on aggregate. And as the start of the Ghana Premier League beckons,

Executive committee member of the Ghana Football Association Edward Kormieteh Doku has downplayed suggestions that this season's Ghana Premier League should be discard for a novelty league. The 2017/18 Ghana Premier League which was supposed to have come this weekend has been called off indefinitely after Great Olympics served the Ghana Football Association with a court injunction letter in a protest that Bechem United fielded an unqualified player against them during last season's campaign.