Raja Casablanca ended top of their 2018 CAF Confederation Cup group after claiming an emphatic 6-0 win over Aduana Stars at Stade Mohamed V on Wednesday night.The Moroccans’ victory sees them leapfrog to the top of Group A on 11 points, with DR Congo side AS Vita dropping to second after they were beaten by ASEC Mimosas in Abidjan in a concurrent match.Raja were two goals up inside the opening quarter hour thanks to a brace from Mouhssine Iajour, and added to their advantage in
Aduana Stars suffering an embarrassing 6-0 defeat to Raja Casablanca on Wednesday night in their final CAF Confederation Cup Group A match at Stade Mohamed V.Raja were two goals up inside the opening quarter hour thanks to a brace from Mouhssine Iajour, and added to their advantage in the first half with goals from Zakarai Hadraf and Soufiane Rahimi.Substitute Mahmoud Benhalib added two further goals in the second half as the Green Eagles cruised to the biggest win recorded by any
Aduana Stars suffering an embarrassing 6-0 defeat to Raja Casablanca on Wednesday night in their final CAF Confederation Cup Group A match at Stade Mohamed V.Raja were two goals up inside the opening quarter hour thanks to a brace from Mouhssine Iajour, and added to their advantage in the first half with goals from Zakarai Hadraf and Soufiane Rahimi.Substitute Mahmoud Benhalib added two further goals in the second half as the Green Eagles cruised to the biggest win recorded by any
Ghana has been given the all-clear to play in next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya after FIFA lifted the threat of a ban on the country on Wednesday.The lifting of the threat means the Black Stars can play the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying games, including against Kenya on September 8 in Nairobi.Ghana were in danger of forfeiting next month's qualifier against Kenya because of a looming FIFA ban after the government's interference in
FIFA has lifted a threat to suspend the Ghana Football Association after the government decided not to shut down the scandal-hit national soccer body.Instead, FIFA says it will work with the government and African soccer authorities to set up an interim panel overseeing fresh GFA elections by the end of March.The accord means Ghana can play 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying games, including against Kenya on Sept. 7.Ghana's government tried to dissolve the soccer federation
The candidates for the vacant African seat on the Fifa Council are undergoing integrity checks by world football's governing body before their participation in next month's poll is confirmed.The seat of ex-Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi will be filled at a specially convened Confederation of African Football (Caf) Congress in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on Sunday, 30 September.Caf confirmed the candidates must go through a vetting process by Fifa before
Former English Premier League side Swansea City have issued a strong worded response to Crystal Palace manager Roy Hudson on his comments about Jordan Ayew's unavailability in the Carabao Cup game. The Ghana international, who joined the Eagles on transfer deadline day was ineligible to play against his former side following the arrangement of the loan deal between the two sides.Ayew missed Crystal Palace's 1-0 win over Swansea on Tuesday night, with manager Roy Hudson
Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng was given special training from the rest of his Sassuolo teammates ahead of their match day three clash against Genoa in the serie A. The 31 year old, who scored his first serie A goal for Sassuolo on Sunday in their 2-2 draw with Cagliari did not take part in group training following fears of an injury picked.The former AC Milan forward together with teammates Dell'Orco, Magnanelli and Peluso were given special training. The program foresees
Medeama have confirmed its participation in the proposed StarTimes Cup.The two-time FA Cup winners are among several top teams that will participate in the stop-gap tournament.The move has become necessay due to the suspension of football in the country.The proposed tournament will feature by teams both Premier League and Division One League Clubs.We have confirmed our participation in the stop-gap tournament to be organised by GHALCA. pic.twitter.com/6bBBa4f5eM— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC)
Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muniru is delighted to have joined Turkish Super Lig side Yeni Malatyaspor.The 25-year-old has joined the European outfit on a two-year deal.The younger brother of former AC Milan and Portsmouth star Sulley Muntari moved on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Portuguese side Tondela.Muniru needs more game time after just four appearances in the Primera Liga last season.And he is thrilled to joined a new adventure.I’m happy to announce
The Federation of International Football (FIFA) has mandated officials of the body and the continent's governing body CAF to appoint members of the Normalization committee to manage the affairs of Ghana Football for the next six months. Ghana Football has been at a halt since the premiering of the Anas expose' which capture several top football officials in the country involved in corruption scandals.The aftermath of the premiering has led to several meetings between
Chelsea will give opportunities to Ghanaian youngsters Ethan Ampadu and Callum Hudson-Odoi in their Europa League campaign.The English giants will offer the chance to the two African youngsters as they embark on their campaign in Europe's second-tier inter club competition.The two players will see their first team opportunities plummeted but will be given opportunities to play in the competition.The Blues club today announced their ticket prices for the home matches in the
Ghana midfielder Rabiu Mohammed could miss FC Anzhi Makhachkala's Russian Premier League game against Krylya Sovetov due to injury.The 26-year-old was replaced in the second half in the side's 2-1 defeat at Lokomotiv Moskva after picking a knock.The Ghanaian has undergone an MRI scan, which showed a slight inflammation of the knee ligaments.Mohammed is undergoing observation as he steps up his recovery process.The club's doctor Khadzhimurad Khizroev has revealed
Turkish Super Lig side Yeni Malatyaspor have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Muniru Sulley on a two-year deal.The younger brother of former AC Milan and Portsmouth star Sulley Muntari moved on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Portuguese side Tondela.Muniru needs more game time after just four appearances in the Primera Liga last season.The 25-year-old has already featured for Romanian sides CFR Cluj and Steaua Bucuresti.
Controversial Ghanaian coach Bashir Hayford has launched a stinging potshot at local journalists, claiming they ask 'unintelligent questions'. Hayford, who has often courted controversy in the West African nation, passed a damning verdict on the quality of journalists in the country.The former Asante Kotoko and Medeama coach has had several cold-shouldered encounters with the local sports media for more than a decade.But he says he has been unfairly criticised in his
The world football governing body, Fifa, is set to form a special task force to investigate corruption allegations levelled against the Ghana Football Association following the airing of the Anas Aremeyaw Anas documentary.The special task force will cooperate with the Normalisation Committee, once it has been set up by FIFA, CAF and government, to clear the rot in the system.The GFA became embroiled in a scandal when its president Kwesi Nyantakyi was filmed by an investigative journalist
FIFA have appointed "Normalisation Committee" that have effectively taken charge of the running of football in Ghana following the recent corruption scandal led to the resignation of the president of the Ghana Football Association.In an attempt to avoid a leadership vacuum in Ghana, the normalisation committee have been tasked with the daily running of the Ghana Football Association and to review its statutes in consultation with all stakeholders.The committee have been
Paris Saint-Germain are keen to complete a major transfer coup by signing Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid after failing to land Ivan Rakitic, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel has shifted his attention to the Ghanaian after becoming increasingly clear that long-time target Ivan Rakitic will stay at Barcelona.The Croatian is reluctant to leave Spain with Barcelona unwilling to do business for the highly-rated midfielder.Partey, who has enjoyed a fabolous
Sporting Director of IFK Goteborg Mats Gren has confirmed their interest in signing Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien.GHANAsoccernet.com reported earlier today (Wednesday) that four clubs in the Swedish top flight are locked in a battle to acquire the services of the 35-year-old enforcer.According to the report, though IFK Göteborg, Malmo FF, FF Djurgarden and Hammarby IF have registered their interests in the player, it is IFK Goteborg who looks to be closing in on a deal with
The FIFA Normalisation Committee will be in-charge of the Ghana Football Association for only six months.World's football governing body decided to appoint this ad hoc committee after the Ghana government withdrew a petition to liquidate the Ghana FA.A FIFA statement on Wednesday read: ''The specified period of time during which the normalisation committee shall perform its functions shall expire when all of the above-mentioned tasks have been properly fulfilled,
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