MTN FA Cup holders Asante Kotoko will begin their title defence against Bepong Storm Academy and not Kwahu Youth Academy as earlier announced. This was after Bepong Storm Academy won a protest against Kwahu Youth for fielding an unqualified player Derrick Frimpong. The Ghana FA Disciplinary Committee ruled in favour BSA- also a Division Two side-to advance to the round of 64 stage. The ruling read: "That having been found to have forfeited the match, Kwahu Youth Academy Football Club
Former WAFA star Majeed Ashimeru scored a fascinating goal in stoppage time for Wolfsberger AC in their 3-1 -0 win over Samuel Tetteh's LASK Linz in the Austrian top-flight on Sunday. The on-loan 20-year-old stole the ball from the centre circle and raced with it inside to go 1-v-1 with the Linz goalkeeper. Ashimeru shimmied past the gloves man by drifting to the right before slotting into the gaping net. It was his second goal of the season in 14 league appearances for WAC since joining
Ghana striker Joel Fameyeh scored for his side Dinamo Brest to beat BATE Borisov 3-2 to win the Belarus FA Cup final on Sunday. The former Ghana U20 striker grabbed the crucial 2-2 equaliser as his side twice from behind to secure the victory for their third FA Cup title in the history of the competition. The decisive cup match, which was held for the first time in Mogilev, began without any chance for the two sides to size the opponents. Both teams immediately went on the attack and tried
Ghana striker Joel Fameye scored for his side Dinamo Brest to beat BATE Borisov 3-2 to win the Belarus FA Cup final on Sunday. The former Ghana U20 striker grabbed the crucial 2-2 equaliser as his side twice from behind to secure the victory for their third FA Cup title in the history of the competition. The decisive cup match, which was held for the first time in Mogilev, began without any chance for the two sides to size the opponents. Both teams immediately went on the attack and tried
Ghana will face Benin in the final qualifying round stage of the 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations tournament to be hosted by Niger. The Black Satellites beat Algeria 2-0 in Cape Coast on Sunday thanks to goals from Mohammed Kudus and Ibrahim Sadiq to qualify by the same aggregate scoreline win. On the other hand, the Young Squirrels beat Gambia 2-0 at home to overcome a 2-1 first leg deficit. The first leg will be played in Ghana and the return leg will be honoured the following week in Cotonou.
For second time in a row, goalkeeper Felix Annan has been named Asante Kotokos's Player of the Month award for April. He beat competition from midfielder, Jackson Owusu, Emmanuel Gyamfi and striker Frederick Boateng. Annan managed two clean sheets; made more than three high profile saves in seven matches. He was the first recipient of the award-sponsored by Forms Capital-for the month of March. "I am very happy to be winning the award for the second consecutive time, and I dedicate
Striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom is set to pull out of Ghana's upcoming friendly double-header against Japan and Iceland after picking up an injury in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League. The Jiangsu Suning striker twisted his ankle after a heavy tackle on him. He is expected to fly to Italy or Ghana during football break in China period for immediate treatment. Coach Cosmin Olroiu is now hopping his dependable striker will be ready in time for the resumption
Ghanahave booked their place in the final qualifying round of 2019 U-20 Africa cup of Nations following a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Sunday afternoon at the Cape Coast stadium. The three-time champions advance 2-0 on aggregate following a 0-0 away draw in Algiers last week. Mohammed Kudus and Ibrahim Sadiq both part of Ghanas U-17 World Cup campaign in India 2017 grabbed the goals for Black Satellites. Midfielder Mohammed Kudus opened the scoring in the 36th with a beautifully struck
Kwesi Donsu scored a brace as Medeama defeated Aduana 2-1 on Sunday in a Zylofon Cash Premier League outstanding game, overtaking AshantiGold at top of the table. Donsu opened the scoring after six minutes, but Aduana equalised through Sam Adams via spot-kick four minutes into second half. In the 76thminute, Medeama were reduced to ten men after goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi was sent off for handling the ball outside the box. However, it was ten men that secured full spoils thanks to a stupendous
Ghanaian trio Kwasi Asante, James Kotei and Nicholas Gyan won the 2017/2018 Tanzanian Premier League with Simba SC. This is the first league title for the Pierre Lechantre led side since the 2011/2012 season where they last won it. The giant trophy was handed to them on Saturday despite losing 1-0 at home to Kagera Sugar in the penultimate fixture of the season. Kotei and Gyan lasted the entire duration in the game whilst Asante was not part of the match squad. The three players will
Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Boateng has thanked fans of Spanish La Liga side Levante for their amazing support in the just ended season. The Ghanaian, who joined Levante from Portuguese side Moreirense at the beginning of the season has become a cult hero at the club after his hat-trick ended Barcelona's 44 game unbeaten run in the La Liga. The former Ghana under-20 forward stole the headlines in the penultimate game of the season by becoming the first Ghanaian to score a hat-trick in the
Ghanaian defender Lalas Abubakar says he was not surprised by his performance in Columbus Crew's win over New England Revolution in the Major League Soccer. The defender scored the winner as the Gold and Blacks won on the road to extend their unbeaten run to six without a defeat. Following 84 minutes of goalless football, it took a header by defender Lalas Abubakar to separate the New England Revolution and Columbus Crew SC, with the visiting Crew SC winning by a 1-0 scoreline at Gillette
Chairman of Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Mr Kudjoe Fianoo has been appointed West Africa's ambassador for Peace and Sport. The astute administrator was unveiled as the ambassadoron the occasion offirst Peace and Sport forum hosted by business and investments outfit, 9BS Group of Companies. Founder of Peace and SportJol Bouzoutasked Mr Fianoo to use sports as a tool for promoting peace and ensure harmonious living in Sub-Saharan Africa. The former AshantiGold Chief Executive
Ghana international Andy Yiadom has set sights on Premier League promotion following a switch to Championship outfit Reading. The 26-year-old will join the Royals onJuly 1when his contract with relegated second-tier club Barnsley runs out. In the last two seasons Ive worked hard to improve, I want to get better as well, so I can improve to the next level with Reading," Yiadom told iFollow. I want to get promoted [to the Premier League] I think that's the main [goal]. Weve got
Tema Youth produced a stunning performance to beat Zone III leaders Uncle T United FC 3-1 on Saturday at the Tema Sports Stadium. The result moves the home team to sixth place temporarily ahead of Sunday's pack of matches for Week 12. Second place Heart of Lions can close the gap to one point if they beat Nania FC at the Kpando Park. Zone III Sunday's matches: Kotoku Royals vs Accra Lions FC Heart of Lions vs Nania FC Okyeman Planners vs Krystal Palace Young Wise vs Sporting
Unbeaten Zone II leaders New Edubiase United beat Sekondi Hasaacas 2-0 on Saturday to set two records- the longest unbeaten run (12 matches) and most consecutive wins (9)-in the Division One League. The Bekwai-based side needed goals from captain Stephen Manu and a Prince Opoku Agyemang penalty to open a 12-point lead but have played one match more than joint chasers Gold Stars and Skyy FC. They are yet to lose a match since the start of the season. Edubiase were plunged from the Ghana top-flight
Kevin-Prince Boateng has expressed his satisfaction afterwinning the German DFB Pokal Cup withEintracht Frankfurt. The 31-year-old was on from start to finish as the Eagles shocked the reigning German topflight kings 3-1 at Olympiastadion. It is the first piece of silverware Boateng has won in his country of birth, since he made his professional bow at Hertha Berlin. Eintracht finished this seasons Bundesliga as the eighth best team, and this victory means they pick a ticket to play in next
Ghanaian defender Lalas Abubakar late goal secured maximum points for Columbus Crew in a 1-0 away win at New England Revolution in the Major League Soccer on Saturday night. The 23-year-old scored in the 85th minute to seal the maximum points for the Yellow armies. Abubakar headed in a Federico Higuain corner kick in the 85th minute as the Crew (7-3-3, 24 points) extended its unbeaten streak to six games and its shutout streak to 405 consecutive minutes. The Revolution (5-4-2, 17 points) lost
Goalkeeper Richard Ofori conceded a late first half goal as Maritzburg United lost 1-0 to Free State Stars in the Nedbank final on Saturday. Goodman Dlamini netted for Stars on the stroke of halftime against the run of play. United failed to clear the ball and he beat Ofori with a neat finish from close range. The dying stages of the tie saw United fighting to bag an equalizer, but they were not incisive in their decision making. Ghanaian striker Mohammed Anas was an unused substitute
Alanyaspor midfielder Isaac Sackey has been named in Ghana's squad after a purple-patch of form in the Turkish top-flight. The 24-year-old has been given another opportunity to revive his international after a not too impressive debut against Mexico last year and also against USA where he was a second half substitute. But after making 25 Turkish Super Lig appearances including 24 starts this season, the former Liberty Professionals managed to convince the technical team. Sackey is among
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