Goalkeeper Razak Brimah and his Mamelodi Sundowns side have arrived in Kigali for their CAF Champions League qualifier against Rwandan champions Rayon Sports FC. Brimah and his teammates touched down on Saturday few hours after playing the entire duration in the 3-1 thrashing of AmaZulu FC an Absa Premiership match at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday night. The Ghana international will be seeking to make his competition after missing out on the club's run last season due to late registration.

Ghana Premier League returnees Dreams FC were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Hearts of Oak in a friendly played on Sunday in Dawu. The Phobians took the lead through midfielder Samudeen Ibrahim on 15 minutes. He connected a cross from a free kick to put us in the lead. But before the half time whistle, veteran striker Eric Gawu leveled for Dreams with a brilliant header....

Ghana striker Patrick Twumasi impressed greatly as FC Astana coasted to a convincing victory overFC Kairat to clinch the Kazakhstan Super Cup. FC Astana recorded a 3-0 win at the Astana Arena to clinch the trophy. A brace from Marin Tomasov and a 56th minute goal from Ivan Maevskiy helped the Yellow and Blues lads to win the title for the third time. Twumasi was involved in the first goal after his ferocious strike was pushed onto the path of Tomasov to tap-in. He scored 14 league goals

Thomas Parteyfeatured in Atletico Madrid's narrow defeat at the hands of La Liga title rivals Barcelona on Sunday afternoon. The Ghanaian international, who penned a new deal in midweek, lasted the entire duration and produced a great performance but it was not enough as his side were beaten at the Nou Camp. He played in two differentpositions. First in his usual midfield before tactical switch by coach Simeone pushed him to right back spot. A first-half fine strike by Lionel Messi,

Striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom has arrived in Nanjing for his new Chinese Super League career. His agent Oliver Arthur is also expected in China latest mid-March. The 25-year old Jiangsu Suning striker arrived from a 12-hour flight from Belgrade and is expected to be available for selection as early as next week. He had completed a 12m yearly deal from Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade....

The International Football Association Board has unanimously endorsed the usage of the video assistant referee into law, paving the way for the technology to be used at the World Cup in Russia. The final authorisation should, however, follow on March 16 at the FIFA Council meeting in Colombia. As of today,video assistant refereeing is part of football," said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The IFAB believes the controversial moments of the game that have usually characterized the World

Ghana and Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah has accepted an offer to join Serie giants Inter Milan according to reports in the Italian media. Its reported that the Juventus left wing-back Kwadwo Asamoah has accepted a move to Inter, agreeing in principle on a three-year contract. The Ghanaian, who can also play in midfield, will be out of contract on June 30 and it appears he has not agreed on a renewal with the Bianconeri. Asamoah was heavily linked with Galatasaray in the summer, but Corriere dello

Ghanaian-born Italian striker Mario Balotelli recorded a historic strike for his side Nice in the French Ligue 1 after scoring their 3000th goal in the French top flight. The Italian international opened the scoring in this evenings clash with Lille after just five minutes to record the landmark for the side. It was Super Marios 22nd goal of the season in all competitions, but its also a landmark goal for Les Aiglons. Balotellis goal is Nices 3000th goal in the French top flight, making them the

Former Hearts of Oak Managing Director Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe has welcomed the new CEO of the club Mark Noonan into the Phobian family and has called on all stakeholders to support the American to succeed. Neil, who also served as the clubs Financial Controller and Chairman of the National Chapters Committee believes absolute support from the fans, playing body, technical team and the board at large is what the new CEO needs to succeed. In a statement released by the former MD, he lauded the board

Italian football has been dealt a huge blow following the death of Fiorentina skipper and Italy international Davide Astori. The club has announced the strange death of their skipper on Sunday morning. Astori was 31. The Italian international, with 14 caps to his name, was found dead at the La di Moret hotel in Udine, ahead of the Viola's meeting with Udinese on Sunday. The clash at the Stadio Friuli and all of today's Serie A matches have subsequently been cancelled. A club statement

Former Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu is 'deeply saddened' by the death of Fiorentina skipperDavide Astori. The Udinese midfielder who is on loan at Turkish side Bursaspor posted a message of condolence on his Twitter account indicating his mood on the shocking departure of the Italy international. ''Im deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Davide Astori. My thoughts are with his family at this time. Rest in peace champ '' Badu said.  

Defender Richard Osei Agyemang appeared at Asante Kotoko's Adako Jachie training ground on Thursday to bid farewell to players and technical team as he heads to Ashgold after a two-year stint at the club. The centre-back completed his transfer from Kotoko to the Obuasi-based club on transfer deadline day. In an interview with asantekotokosc.com, he was grateful for the exposure, love and support he had at Kotoko. "I would like to say goodbye to Kotoko, the players and all the fans and

Asante Kotoko have confirmed they made three signings before the Ghana transfer window closed on Friday. The Porcupine Warriors were busy on the deadline day of the just closed transfer window as Coach Samuel Paa Kwasi Fabien shaped the squad for the first season of his second stint in-charge of the Porcupines. The new coach made three signings before the closure of the window last Thursday. Former Inter Allies goalkeeper Emmanuel Osei Kwame has joined the club to increase competition for

Ghanaian striker Nana Poku has been named in Zamalek's 21-man squad to visit Ethiopian side Welayta Dicha on Wednesday in their 2018 CAF Confederation Cup round of 32 first leg clash. The former Ghana Premier League goal king has recovered from an injury which has sidelined him for four league matches. Head coach Ehab Galal picked Poku and Kasongo Kabongo as his two strikers for the match. He excluded Bassem Morsy, Mohamed El-Shamy, Ayman Hefny, Ahmed Tawfik, Mohamed Ashraf and Mohamed

Ghanaian striker Mohammed Anas climbed off the bench to score a brace as Free State Stars came from behind to beat Platinum Stars 2-1 on Saturday night. Platinum Stars took the lead in the 41st minute from a corner through Gift Sithole who showed composure to find the back of the net. Anas was thrown into the action in the 69th minute and snatched the equalizer nine minutes to the end through a header. He completed the comeback with a low drive that went through the legs of Mzimela from

Leicester City manager Claude Puel says early injury to defender Daniel Amartey affected his side as they were held by Bournemouth at home. The Foxes were forced into an early tactical switch to a three-back system when the Amartey, who was playing as a right-back was replaced in the 20th minute due to injury. Ultimately, it took a Riyad Mahrez injury-time equaliser to salvage a point at King Power Stadium. The injury to Daniel Amartey changed things and perhaps destabilised the players

Winger Albert Adomah has been declared fit for Aston Villa's next league match after a three-week layoff with a hamstring problem. He missed the matches against Aston Villa, Preston North End and Queens Park Rangers. But he should be available for selection against bottom-club Sunderland on Tuesday. Adomah has scored 14 goals this season for Villa who are third on the Championship table....

Former Asante Kotoko and Bechem United striker Ahmed Toure has been adjudged the best player in Ivorian topflight after the first round. Toure, who plays for Asec Mimosa, on Saturday also picked up an award for being the best player for the month of December, a feat that culminated into winning the overall best player for the first half of the league. Toure produced sterling performances in his first round, helping Asec to the summit after 14 games. The 30-year old has played 5 games for

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 defender Daniel Amartey limped off in Leicester City surprised 1-1 Premier League stalemate with Bournemouth on Saturday. The Foxes were forced into an early substitution afterAmarteypicked up an injury with 20 minutes on the clock. His place was taken by Ben Chilwell. Leicester needed a stoppage equaliser from Riyad Mahrez to salvage a point from the feisty clash. Amartey was making his sixth league start of the season. He has managed a total of eight appearances....