Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has arrived in Ghana with a FIFA delegation to constitute the Normalization Committe for Ghana Football. CAF first Vice President Amaju Pinnick, arrived in Accra, Ghana today with his team members where he is serving as CAF/FIFA Representative and Chef De Mission of the Normalisation Committee to bring Ghana Football Association back to its footing.Ghana's football has been rocked bybribery and corruption involving former
Kenya revived her chances of qualifying for the 2019 Africa Nations Cup in Cameroon after an unexpected 1-0 victory over 2017 semi-finalists Ghana in Nairobi on Saturday.It was the first time that the Harambee Stars had defeated the Black Stars in a competitive fixture, and only their second ever win against the West African giants since a friendly triumph in 2003.Not only did Kenya, whose last Africa Cup of Nations appearance was in 2004, beat the four-time African champions,
Ampem Darkoa Ladies have announced a friendly against the Black Queens on Sunday, 16 September.The match will be played at the Ohene Ameyaw Stadium in Techiman.Black Queens are on a nation-wide tour as part of preparations for the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations.The Confederation of African Football is expected to confirm Ghana as hosts of the flagship women's tournament on 12 September.
The Black Queens of Ghana will leave for the Kumasi to continue with preparations for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations to be hosted in the country in November. The team will be embarking on a regional tour to increase publicity for the tournament as well as keep the players in shape for the competition, which the Black Queens are determined to win for the first time.Head coach Bashir Hayford and his charges will arrive in Ashanti regional capital on Wednesday September 12
Deputy coach of the Black Starlets Yaw Preko says his outfit will be looking to stop Ivory Coast from having much of ball possession in the semi-final of the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament in Niger on Wednesday.The Black Starlets defeated Togo 2-1 on Saturday to finish Group A leaders with four points from two matches.The two-time world champions will play the Les Elephants who finished second in Group B on goal difference but tied on points with leaders Nigeria.Ivory Coast have won
Former Black Stars captain, Charles Kwabla Akunor has defended coach Kwesi Appiah despite the shocking defeat to Kenya in the AFCON qualifier on Saturday. The Black Stars of Ghana lost to Kenya by a solitary goal in Nairobi in the second round of games.The defeat has led to a massive outrage in the Ghanaian public with many calling for the head of the Kwesi Appiah.However, former Ghana striker CK Akonnor is refusing to blame the coach for the defeat and has asked Ghanaians to remain
English-born Ghanaian youth striker Eddie Nketiah scored but it was not enough to save England's U20 side from slumping to a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands in an international friendly on Monday.Nketiah, 19, raced the Three Lions’ Cabs into a 7th-minute lead with a spectacular strike.But, the Young Oranjes rallied from the goal down to record a convincing victory.Nketiah, a former Chelsea player, was born to Ghanaian parents in the United Kingdom but has represented the English
Managing Director of Databank Kojo Addae-Mensah believes it will be premature for Black Stars Kwesi Appiah to recall Andre and Jordan Ayew back into the team's fold.Reports in the media suggest the pair is being punished for failing to travel with the team for the return leg against Congo in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Both players justified their absence with medical reports of their health situations at that time, while Appiah defended an earlier snub saying it was
Ghanaian outfit Storm Soccer Academy held German lower-tier side Rot Weiss Essen to a scoreless draw in training match in Germany on Monday.The Bepong-based side failed to find the net after a superlative display against Rot Weiss Essen.15-year-old right winger, Charles Agyemang was a delight to watch as he won the Man Of The Match award after 90-minutes.The second division side are in Germany for a training and marketing tour and are playing five different clubs from Germany and
Swedish lower division side Linero IF have acquired the services of Ghanaian winger Thomas Labik Amanquandor.The 25-year-old has signed a two-year deal.Amanquandor his debut for the club in a league match against Stehags IF.He played for POCA FC and Ankafulman United before leaving for Europe.
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Ghanaian midfielder Isaac Cofie will miss Sporting Gijon Copa del Rey clash against Yaw Yeboah's CD Numancia after picking red card in last Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Deportivo La Coruna.Cofie has established himself as a key figure in Ruben Baraja's side since joining on a two-year deal this summer.The 26-year-old has featured in all of the Rojiblancos four games, earning raves of applaud from the club legends and pundits.But he will not be able to serve their fans another
The Normalization Committee which is set to run Ghana Football for the next six months will be named on Wednesday. The team which will be made up of a minimum of five members or maximum seven are expected to initiate reforms for Ghana Football as well as ensure an election is held for a new administration.FIFA member Amaju Pinnick of Nigeria and others are expected to arrive in the country today to continue the process of reviving Ghana Football.Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah has
Aduana Stars midfielder Emmanuel Boateng has arrived in Israel to seal a deal with top-flight side Hapoel Tel Aviv.The 21-year-old will be assessed this week before putting pen-to-paper, according to reports.Boateng joined the defending Ghanaian champions this season from WAFA SC.His versatility and technical qualities could earn him a better league with the Tel Aviv-based side.Boateng can operate in the middle and also as a right-back.
Ghana forward Kevin-Prince Boateng believes Mesut Ozil's international retirement was 'a reaction to the stress' of being publicly chastised in Germany.Ozil retired from international football after the World Cup, releasing a three-part statement where he highlighted racism and discrimination in Germany and its football association.Boateng, 31, who played for Germany at the junior level before switching nationality to Ghana, believes his own experiences are similar
Ghanaian defender Godfred Asante believes the CAF Champions League quarter final clash between Horoya and Al Ahly will be a difficult one. Asante, who joined Horoya from Dreams FC has been a key member of the club and was impressive as the Guinean side secured a quarter final berth.Horoya will host the seven times African Champions on Friday in the first leg of the quarter finals in Conakry and ahead of the tie, Godfred Asante says the game will be the toughest for the club this
Former Ghana captain Charles Akunnor ha bemoaned the attitude of the Black Stars in their 1-0 shock defeat to Kenya in the African Cup of Nations 2019 qualifier on Sunday.The West African powerhouse suffered their first defeat by a 1-0 away loss in Nairobi, with Nicholas Opoku's first-half own goal proving costly.The team has come under heavy criticism, particularly for their poor showing in the first stanza and their profligacy in front of goal."The attitude of the players
Former Ghana captain Charles Akunnor ha bemoaned the attitude of the Black Stars in their 1-0 shock defeat to Kenya in the African Cup of Nations 2019 qualifier on Sunday.The West African powerhouses suffered their first reversal of the series by a 1-0 away loss in Nairobi, with Nicholas Opoku's first-half own goal proving costly.The team has come under heavy criticism, particularly for their poor showing in the first stanza and their profligacy in front of goal."The attitude
Columbus Crew defender Jonathan Mensah has been involved in a Youth Soccer Clinic in Ohio.The Ghana international was joined by first team star Artur as they helped kids hone their skills with games and drills.The exercise was sponsored by MAPFRE Insurance Youth Soccer and held at the MAPFRE Stadium.
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is contemplating leaving Turkish Super Lig side Kayserispor over lack of game time.The 32-year-old has been down the pecking order and it looks like he has fallen out with head coach Ertugrul Saglam.Gyan's only appearance of the season so far was when he replaced countryman Bernard Mensah in the 0-0 draw with Yeni Malatyaspor on 25 August.The former Sunderland poacher is considering looking elsewhere for constant appearance.''Asamoah Gyan
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