Ghana goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has helped Jimma Aba Jiffar FC clinch the 2017/18 Ethiopian Premier League title.The agile custodian joined the Westerns last year as a free agent after he failed to extend his stint with Tanzanian giants Simba FC.The 27-year-old former Liberty Professionals and Medeama SC shot-stopper quickly established himself in the side with his impressive performance.Agyei’s side Jimma Aba Jiffar went into the final round of fixtures needing to avoid defeat
Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been dealt a further damaging credibility blow after the BBC denied his claims that his recent investigation on football was a collaborative work with the global broadcaster.The revelation by the BBC shows clearly that prior to Anas’ release on the investigation termed No 12, his key men in the investigation - Kwaku Baako and Randy Abbey LIED to the public about the role of the British broadcaster.The British broadcaster also condemned claims that Anas,
Ghanaian striker Kelvin Owusu has signed a three-year contract with Portuguese top-flight side Desportivo Aves.The 18-year-old impressed on trial and was handed a permanent deal.He joins countryman Paul Ayongo at the Estádio Clube Desportivo das AvesOwusu is a product of the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana who confirmed his move with a tweet: ''Congratulation to Kelvin Owusu after signing with his first professional team @cdaves1930 in Portugal just after graduating from
Ghana U20 international Ibrahim Sadiq played his first Danish Superliga match on Sunday in Nordsjaelland's 1-1 draw with Esberg in their season opener.The 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup star came on in the 73rd minute to replace Andreas Olsen at the Right to Dream Park in Farum.Sadiq, a winger, is a graduate from the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana.Compatriot Godsway Donyoh opened the scoring for Nordsjaelland in the 11th minute Esberg but Jakob Sørensen equalized for the visitors
Well, the truth is, not a lot. But like with any elite sport there is a lot to be learned that can be then transported into other sports, and this most certainly applies to endurance cycling and football.While one involved Lycra and pedals, and the other a ball and grass, they both require incredibly similar behind the scenes skills, which Ghanaian football could seriously take note of.With the nation finishing fourth in the Africa Cup of Nations last year and failing to qualify
Promoted Serie A side Empoli are seeking to sign Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.Acquah has one year left on his contract with Torino but could be handed a contract extension.The Azzuri returned to the Italian top-flight by winning last season's Serie B with a healthy 13 points difference.Empoli head coach Aurelio Andreazzoli believes the 26-year-old will be key to side's stay in the league with his vast experience.Acquah has previously
Tens of thousands of Croatians gave a heroes' welcome to their team in Zagreb on Monday after the squad returned from Russia following their World Cup final defeat.A crowd estimated at more than 100,000 thronged the capital's main square to see the players, led by captain and World Cup Golden Ball winner Luka Modric, parade through the streets on an open-top bus.Cheering fans, many waving flags and wearing the famous red and white shirt of Croatia, held up banners celebrating
With the FIFA World Cup done and dusted, this is the perfect time to look back and pick out the best and worst moments from the past month in Russia.BEST PLAYERLuka Modric, Croatia: Real Madrid’s midfield maestro put in a string of excellent performances in Russia, with one man-of-the-match effort after another, especially in Croatia’s dramatic win over the host nation in the quarterfinals. The Croatia captain ran himself ragged, and covered more ground than any other player
Last Thursday the 12th of July 2018 the High Court in Accra appointed the Registrar of Companies as the official liquidator of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) despite the fact that the company is solvent, limited by guarantee and incorporated under the Companies Act, 1963 (Act 179).Although the AG has stated that “we don't want to add rotten soup to fresh soup, we need to get it right…we can’t pretend we are running a good FA with all these things that are going
Kwadwo Asamaoh's agent Davide Torchia claims the Ghana international will retire at Inter Milan.The Ghana international completed his move to the San Siro on a free transfer after seeing out his contract with Juventus.The 29-year-old penned a three-year with the Nerazzurri which will end in the summer of 2021.He will be clocking 32 years and the versatile midfielder should be thinking about hanging up his boots.''Asamoah? I’m very happy for him, he’ll finish
Members of the U-20 female team, the Black Princesses paid a visit to injured striker Priscilla Adubea ahead of their trip to Spain. The contingent made up of some technical team members and players visited the Ampem Darkoa striker, who has been nursing a knee injury. She is expected to be out for 6 months.Priscilla Adubea will miss the World Cup in France next month, meaning Ghana will be without their lethal striker. The prolific forward was in devastating form in the World Cup
Ghana winger Nana Opoku Ampomah rescued a draw for Waasland-Beveren in a pre-season encounter against Beerschot Wilrijk on Sunday.The Belgian second-tier side shot into the lead on the 30th minute mark through Dante Vanzeir.But the Jupilar Pro League side fought back to draw the match courtesy Nana Amponsah eight minutes after the break.The 22-year-old wideman played 75 minutes of the match for the Freethiel.The one-capped Ghana international recently penned a three-year contract
Aduana Stars forward Bright Adjei is hopeful of victory ahead of their game against AS Vita in the CAF Confederations Cup on Wednesday. The Ghanaian Champions desperately need a win in the game against the Congolese giants to stand a chance of progress after picking just a point in their first two games.The Dormaa based club have stepped up preparations ahead of the game in midweek and striker Bright Adjei is optimistic of victory against AS Vita.“We have prepared long ago and
Ghana defender Kassim Adams has pleaded with Young Boys to let him sign for German Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim this summer.The 23-year-old guardsman was a key figure for the Berne-based outfit as they clinched their first league trophy in 32 years.The former Medeama SC centre-back has been heavily linked with a host of top European clubs following his superlative campaign last term, but he looks to be heading to German side TSG Hoffenheim after he was reported to have given the
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has revealed that the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has established a football academy.The first gentleman of the land, Nana Akufo-Addo is somewhat revered for his sports enthusiasm - especially in boxing, which according to him, he tried his hands on during his formative years living in James Town, Accra.However, it seems the President's love for the gloves-game has transcended to football following Abukari Damba's claim that
Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has congratulated Zlatko Dalic for guiding Croatia to a runner's up place at the just ended FIFA World Cup in Russia.The 51-year-old trainer led the Blazers to their best ever performance at the global mundial as they were beaten 4-2 by France in the final.An own goal from Mario Manzukic put them ahead in the 18th minute before Ivan Perisic equalized but with seven minutes to end the first half, France took the lead from the spot after a VAR
Swedish-born of Ghanaian descent Joel Asoro has expressed his pleasure after completing a move to English Championship side Swansea City.The 19-year-old penned a four year deal with the Welsh-based side for a transfer fee around £2 million from Sunderland."It feels very, very good to be at this club. I have watched Swansea play in the Premier League and I enjoyed seeing them play football. That's the way I like to play football too," Asoro told Swansea's club
Tunisia's World Cup coach Nabil Maaloul has left his job in order to take charge of Qatari league champions Al Duhail.Maaloul, who turns 56 later this month, takes over from Djamel Belmadi, who quit and is widely expected to be appointed coach of the Algerian national team."Tunisian coach Nabil Maaloul (will be) the new technical manager of the football team," said Al Duhail in a statement.The club, where Tunisian international Youssef Msakni plays, added that Maaloul
Former Black Stars winger Yaw Preko has debunked reports that he will join Kenichi Yatsuhashi at Aduana Stars.Yatshuhashi left the Capelli Boys to sign for Ghana Premier League champions Aduana Stars, citing that inactivity of football in the country was the main reason behind his decision.The Japanese tactician joined CAF Confederation Cup campaigners Aduana Stars just days after leaving the La-based side.According to reports, Yaw Preko is on the verge of joining his long-time
Ghana defender Daniel Opare has opened his goal scoring account for Royal Antwerp in their 3-1 win over PAOK in a pre-season friendly encounter on Sunday. Opare joined the Belgian side on a two-year deal as a free agent from German Bundesliga side Augsburg last week.The 27-year-old wasted no time in announcing his presence in the side after registering his first goal for the club in their fifth pre-season training match.The former Real Madrid youth defender opened the scoring in
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