Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is strongly convinced the Black Stars will secure qualification to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations despite their shock defeat to Kenya. The Stars were stunned as they suffered a 1-0 loss to the Harambee Stars in Nairobi last week.A result that blew Group E wide open as all four teams now have three points with four games remaining.However, Ghana occupies the top spot thanks to their thumping 5-0 victory over Ethiopia in Kumasi.And Appiah believes Ghana

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says he owes no one explanations for his call-ups for the national team, the Black Stars.The 58-year old gaffer has been faced with opprobium from the public following his last call-up for the West African powerhouse's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.The likes of captain Asamoah Gyan and the Ayew brothers, Andre and Jordan, were all dropped from the squad as they lost 1-0 to the Harambee Stars last Saturday.However, Kwesi Appiah disagrees

Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Kumordzi's has been slapped with five extra weeks of suspension after his four month punishment was due last week. The KV Kortrijk midfielder returned to training last week when his four month ban was over but following the latest development, he will sit out for another five weeks.In mid-May, the Flemish Doping Tribunal slapped the Ghanaian international with the ban after testing positive for the banned substance.Kumordzi tested positive on 15

Ghana forward Kwesi Appiah was on target for AFC Wimbledon but it was not enough as they were beaten 3-2 by Scunthorpe in the English League One.Two first half goals from Josh Morris set the visitors on the road to victory but Liam Trotter pulled a goal back for Neal Ardley's side just four minutes after break.On loan Chelsea forward Ike Ugbo restored Scunthorpe's two-goal cushion with a fantastic goal in the 52nd minute but Kwesi Appiah halved the deficit with a close

Former Ghana U-20 star Patrick Asmah has revealed his dreams of playing for Italian giants Juventus before calling time on his career.  The Atlanta left back, currently on loan at Slovakian side FK Senica left Italy in search of regular playing time at a top flight side in Europe.Despite being on the books of Atlanta, the 22 year old has spent most of his time on loan at serie B sides.However after moving to Slovakia, the former U-20 indicated he wants to play for the Old Ladies

Ghanaian youngster, Yaw Annor says he wants to take his chances at Burgos FC in the Spanish Segunda division after he joined the club on loan in the summer.The former Bechem United winger joined from Fuenlabrada, where he struggled to adapt and was deemed surplus to requirement.The 20 year old says he is happy to join Burgos and insists he wants to seize to opportunity to show his quality."I am very happy to have arrived here, I hope to improve my performance and score more

Communications Director of Asante Kotoko Lawyer Sarfo Duku has confirmed that his outfit and Paa Kwesi Fabin have mutually parted ways following a meeting with the club's head, Dr. Kwame Kyei.Coach Fabin tendered in his resignation letter last Thursday after seven months in the dug-out of the club.However, media reports suggest that the 50-year-old gaffer resigned over a leaked video, where he was captured to be discussing a possible move to an unnamed club president in South

Asante Kotoko have accepted to part ways with head coach Paa Kwasi Fabin but the former Ghana U17 trainer must pays off the club.Fabin, who resigned last Wednesday, did not rescind his decision after a meeting with the Executive Chairman, Dr. Kwame Kyei, on Sunday.But the coach must comply with Section 12.3 of his contract which states: ''If the Head Coach terminates this Agreement before the expiry of the term hereby granted or any extension thereof, he shall to the club

Bernard Morrison has arrived in Kinshasa to start his career with DR Congo Ligue 1 outfit DC Motema Pembe.The winger moves from South African giants Orlando Pirates where he struggled for game time.Earlier, there were reports that Morrison's contract with Pirates had been terminated but that was not true.According to reports, Pembe had to pay Pirates an undisclosed amount of money before signing the player officially.Morrison is familiar with the DR Congo top-flight having

Ghana striker Bernard Tekpetey got off the mark for SC Paderborn 07 in their 5-3 win over FC Koln in the German Bundesliga 2 on Sunday.Tekpetey left German giants Schalke 05 to join the Blue and Black lads on a three-year deal in the summer.After five games in the league, the 21-year-old was rewarded with a goal as they pipped former Bundesliga campaigners FC Koln 5-3 at their backyard.He was replaced with Ben Zolinski in the 95th minute of the game while compatriot Christopher

GHANSoccernet.com African Football specialist Nuhu Adams monitored the performance of Ghanaian players in a weekend of quarter-final matches in CAF's inter-clubs competitions.CAF Champions League Kyei put up a splendid display as Horoya AC drew 0-0 with Al Ahly SC of Egypt on Friday in the first leg of the last eight.He saw all the 90 minutes in Conakry.Ocansey Mandela lasted the entire duration of the game but couldn't help the Guinean giants to secure a victory.Godfred

Head coach of the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, Manu Garba says it's disappointing Ghana will not be making it to the Africa U-17 championship in Tanzania. According to the Nigerian coach, the format for the qualifiers this year will affect next year's competition especially with West Africa having the best in terms of youth football.Nigeria defeated Ghana on penalties to win the WAFU U17 tournament in Niger and qualify for the African Championship to be held in Tanzania

Ghanaian forward Abu Danladi picked up a hamstring injury in Minnesota United 1-1 draw with Real Salt Late in the Major League Soccer over the weekend.Minnesota were hoping to end their six-game winless run when they travelled to the Rio Tinto Stadium to engage Real Salt Lake on Sunday morning.However, they were dealt a telling blow after Damir Kreilach put the hosts ahead with an 11th minute strike.The Sea Blue lads' woes were deepened in the 24th minute as Ghanaian hitman

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew says the change in formation by manager Roy Hudson helped the team defeat Huddersfield Town in the English Premier League on Saturday. The on-loan Swansea star started in a three front-line with Ivorian forward Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend, and the trio were a handful for the defence of Huddersfield.Wilfried Zaha, who spearheaded the attack scored the only goal of the game as Palace earned an away victory.Jordan Ayew insists he is ready to function

Head coach of the national U-17 team, the Black Starlets, Karim Zito has slammed the current qualification format for the Africa U-17 championship after Ghana lost to Nigeria in the WAFU Zone B tournament. Ghana will not make an appearance at the Africa U-17 championship in Tanzania next year and the FIFA U-17 world Cup subsequently after failing to pick the ticket in the WAFU zone.The Black Starlets lost 3-1 on penalties to their West African neighbours after the game had ended

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has refuted suggestions that he does not have the clout to manage big egos in the Black Stars team.The 56-year-old coach guided the West African powerhouse to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil before facing the sack the following year.He returned to the team after two years and is gunning to lead them to end their 35-year trophy drought.But the team's disappointing performance in the 1-0 defeat Kenya in the 2019 AFCON qualifier has put the former Al

AZ Alkmaar forward Myron Boadu suffered an ankle injury during their 1-1 stalemate against Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday.The 17-year-old started the match on a superb note as he set up a goal for Icelandic forward Albert Gudmundsson in the 5th minute.However, the youngster's bright start to the game ended abruptly after picking up an ankle injury following a duel with Feyenoord's Eric Bottheghin in the 34th minute and was replaced by Bjorn Johnsen.AZ failed

Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has expressed his desire of helping the Black Stars claim the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation to be held in Cameroon.Asamoah, 29, ended his four-year exile from the national team in the 1-0 defeat against Kenya in the AFCON qualifier last weekend.According to the Inter Milan midfielder, the four-time AFCON champions are are one of the favorites for the tournament next year and remains confident they can end the 36-year run without a major trophy.“Ghana

Deputy Ghana captain Andre Ayew has expressed delight in helping Fenerbahçe to return to winning ways after a torrid start to the season in Turkey. Ayew, who joined the Turkish giants in the summer from Swansea City lasted the entire duration as Fenerbahçe defeated Konyaspor on the road.Elif Elmas scored the only goal of the game in the 67th minute to ensure victory was secured.The 28 year old a man of the match performance for Phippe Cocu's men on Sunday in the Turkish

European football specialist, Reuben Obodai brings you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in abroad this weekend.It was a lively weekend for Ghanaian players across the globe as some of them grabbed their debut goals for their respective clubs.William Owusu Acheampong rose to the occasion when needed most following his maiden national call-up by netting a brace on his club return.Despite ending on the losing part, Alfred Duncan and Kevin Boateng were magnificent