Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah has set his sights on claiming a play-offs spot with Belgian giants Anderlecht. The Purple and Whites lads leapfrogged Sporting Charleroi into second spot following their victory over Zulte Waregem on Saturday. The win made it two out of two for the Belgian giants, and should they pick maximum points against Royal Antwerp on the final day of the regular season, they will qualify for this year's play-off with a six-point deficit off leaders Club Brugge.

Ghanaian forward Benjamin Tetteh came off the bench to score for Bohemians 1905 in their 2-0 win over Dukla Prague in the Czech top flight league over the weekend. The Kangaroos went ahead throughDominik Masek's 27th minute penalty after Rudolf Reitar was fouled in the box. With the game looking to end in a slim victory for Bohemians, Ghanaian striker Benjamin Tetteh replaced the goal scorer Matek in the 77th minute. The lanky hitman wasted no time in announcing his presence in the game

Ghanaian forward Benjamin Tetteh climbed off the bench to open his scoring account for Bohemians 1905 in their 2-0 win over Dukla Prague in the Czech top flight league over the weekend. The Kangaroos dominated their opponents in the early minutes of the game but could not take the initiative. But in the 27th minute, Bohemians were awarded a penalty after Rudolf Reiter was foul in the box -andDominik Masek elected himself to slot home the opener just like he did in the last week win against

Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has expressed his disappointed over their inability to get anything from their match against Liverpool in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Newcastle went into the game having only lost to Manchester City in the English Premier League since the middle of December, but goals from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane ensured the Reds run away 2-0 victors at Anfield. The Magpies will welcome Southampton at the James' Park on Saturday as they bid to

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has implored Aduana Stars to defeat ES Setif in the final round of the CAF Champions League. The Ghana Premier champions will welcome the Algerian giants to the refurbished Nana Agyemang Badu II Park in the final qualifying stage of this year's CAF Champions League. The Dormaa-based outfit defeated Libyan side Al Tahaddy 2-1 on aggregate in the first round of the competition, and ahead of the much anticipated clash, the nation's football governing

Leicester City manager Claude Puel has defended his decision to hand Daniel Amartey a starting berth in their 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League on Saturday. Amartey, 23, had failed to make the match day squad for the Foxes since featuring in their 2-0 win over Watford in Week 24 of the league. The former FC Copenhangen was however, handed a starting spot over the weekend in their one all draw with AFC Bournemouth but suffered an injury with just 20 minutes on the clock

Swansea City manager Carvalhal has expounded on reason behind the substitution of Andre Ayew during his side's 4-1 win over West Ham United on Saturday. The 28-year-old rejoined the Swansea during the January transfer window deadline day from West Ham United after failing to hit stride in London. The Ghana forward was in his element for the Welsh-based side during their 4-1 thumping of his former club as he was involved in three of the goals they scored, including a late a penalty which

Dutch trainer Nico Labohm has joined Ghana Premier League Liberty Professionals for a ten-day stint. His attachment has been facilitated by the club's sponsor Betway Ghana. Labohm will continue to interact and share ideas with the technical team and playing body. He has already visited Ghana Premier League sides AshantiGold Aduana Stars and Medeama....

Former England midfielder Danny Murphy hailed Jordan and Andre Ayew for their 'tenacity and endeavour' following their display in Swansea City's 4-1 demolishing of West Ham United in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Swans recorded their seventh consecutive home game win having defeated West Ham 4-1 at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday. The Ayew brothers were very much instrumental in the side's remarkable victory as Andre's provided two assists and had a hand in the

Former Ghana coach Avram Grant is set to end his tenure as coach of NorthEast United following their 1-0 defeat to ATK in the Indian Super League on Sunday. Grant joined Indian Super League side NorthEast United FCas a technical advisor in January 4, 2018 and later became the head coach. Under the experienced tactician, NorthEast won their first home match of the season, thus, ending their losing streak. However, with the last game to end the season, NorthEast United were humbled 1-0 by

Diminutive winger Maxwell Baako scored his first goal Karela FC in Sunday's 2-0 friendly win over Skyy Football Club at the Cosby Awuah Memorial Park. Baako, formerly of Wa All Stars, curled in a free kick to give the Ghana Premier League new boys their first win in four matches. Diewisie Taylor was the other scorers for the Nzema-Ayinase based side. Karela United FC have recorded goalless draws with Ebusua Dwarfs, Dreams FC and Ivorian side Bassam. Baako is expected to bring his

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Richard Yamoah has joined Liberty Professionals on a two-year deal. According to report, the deal was concluded on transfer window deadline last Friday, 2 March, 2018. Yamoah endured a torrid stay at Hearts since moving from Sekondi Hasaacas for the 2014-15. The 26-year-old battled injuries and was unable to recapture his form at Hasaacas where he was captain....

Algerian outfit, Entente Sportive de Setif, must have welcomed their pairing against Aduana Stars with a huge sense of relief. And they will come to Dormaa on March 7, 2018, confident in the knowledge that Ghanaian clubs have been cursed against Algerian opposition. It is this 'curse' that I wish to bring to the attention of the Dormaa lads as they gear up for an important date with history. Aduana need not look far for evidence of the measure of the task ahead. Their Brong Ahafo neighbours,

Inter Allies stepped up preparations for the start of the Ghana Premier League with a 2-0 win overDivision One League side Danbort FC at the Tema Sports Stadium. Thegoals came from striker Samuel Armah and defender Hashmin Musah. Samuel Armahs first-half volley gave the Capelli Boys the advantage going into the break, before Hashmin Musah doubled the advantage with a neat finish in the second half....

Interim coach of Hearts of Oak Henry Wellington says his outfit has learnt so much from the pre-season friendly encounter against Dreams FC on Sunday. The Rainbow Club engaged Dreams FC in a pre-season friendly game on Sunday just a day after playing 1-1 with second-tier side Vision FC at Amrahia, Accra. The Phobians failed to hold on to 15th minute goal by Samudeen Ibrahim as former striker Eric Gawu secured a draw for the premier league returnees. But Coach Wellington was not disappointed

Head coach of Dreams FC Abdul Karim Zito was impressed with the performance of Hearts of Oak during their 1-1 stalemate in a pre-season friendly encounter on Sunday. The Ghana Premier League returnees welcomed the Phobians to the Dawu Park, as they continued with preparations ahead of the 2017/18 Ghana Premier League campaign. The game ended one all, after veteran marksman Eric Gawu leveled for the Dawu based club, following Samudeen Ibrahims opener in the 15thminute. In the aftermath of

The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Sports Authority Joshua Mensah has expounded on reasons behind ES Setif were not allowed to train at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday ahead of their Wednesday's CAF Champions League clash against Aduana Stars. The Algerian side complained bitterly after they were not granted request to train at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday after arriving in the country on Saturday. However, expatiating on the incident, Joshua Mensah insisted that

Four top clubs in Ghana Premier League have all missed out on the signing of Togolese wonder kid Thibault Klidje as the transfer window closed on 2 March. The talented striker who is playing in Togo top football league for Espoir FC was been reported negotiating with four top clubs in Ghana last January. Meanwhile Klidje was named in the Togo national U20 team a month ago and last week the "golden boy" got a call up to Togo senior national team. His performances and great talent

Black Queens interim coach Mercy Tagoe Quarcoo and Women's League Board chairperson Leanier Addy have been invited to attend the maiden CAF Women's football symposium scheduled for Morocco from 5-7 March. The two women left Ghana for Morocco last Saturday night to join other stakeholders in women's football to deliberate on the progress of the game on the continent as well as discuss how best it could be further developed and promoted. Other countries sending strong representation

Hearts of Oak board member Ivy Heward-Mills has reiterated her belief that the club moving in the right direction. The Executive Chairman of Hearts of Oak, Togbe Afede XIV hosted the playing body in a dinner party last Friday, where they unveiled Mark Noonan as their new CEO ahead of the coming campaign. And the former High Court judge, who was at the event expressed her delight with the progression of the club and says they are on right path. The Board, led by Togbe Afede XIV, is working