Spanish side Deportivo Alaves have confirmed that Ghana striker Patrick Twumasi will miss the La Liga clash against Getafe on Thursday after picking up an injury in training. The striker underwent medical examination during the week and it was declared that he will be out for some days.The injury, however is not too serious but the player won't be fit for the clash against Getafe on Thursday night.The club posted on their website," Deportivo Alavés player Patrick
The Ministry of Youth Sports have released new pictures of the current state of the Accra Sports Stadium ahead of the hosting of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations in Ghana. The new images indicates the stadium is 90 percent complete for the start of the tournament in November.There's been massive criticisms of the slow pace at which the host city is preparing for the competition, however, the pictures show all is set for the tournament. 'Accra Sports Stadium is one
ES Setif coach Rachid Taoussi says his side must be "physically and technically" ready on Tuesday to neutralize Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg clash. The Moroccan admits his Algerian side will be under a huge pressure in Cairo."Ahly is a great team," Taoussi told Algerian magazine El-Heddaf on Wednesday."They have many good players, especially in their frontline and I know that our mission will be tough in Cairo."Egyptian
Chairman of the Parliamentary select committee for sports, Kwabena Woyome believes Youth and Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah has been very lucky since taking over the sector.When asked to assess the performance of the the Sports Minister, Hon Kwabena Wayome said, “I will say that I think he's been a very lucky Minister, lucky Minister in the sense that unlike the other Ministers previously they had challenges with funds to really get things done in the name of the youth so
Former Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Eboue has expressed his desire to replace Paa Kwesi Fabin as coach of Asante Kotoko.The Porcupine Warriors are in the search for a new coach following the recent resignation of Samuel Paa Kwasi Fabin.Widespread reports suggest that Akunnor is the front-runner for the job, while former Aduana Stars coach Yusif Abubakar has also been mentioned as a possible choice."I will be very happy if I coach Kotoko's youth team. That is my dream.
Black Starlets deputy coach Yaa Preko has bemoaned the new format introduced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the qualification to the U-17 Africa Youth Championship.At a meeting held in 2017 in Rabat, Morocco, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made some revisions on various working groups and one of them was that the African Cup of Nations Under-17 qualifiers will be played in Zones.Ghana were defeated on penalties by bitterest rivals Nigeria in the
Ghana will host Sierra Leone in Kumasi for the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifier on 11th October, 2018 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The team will return to national duty next month after a shocking defeat to Kenya early this month.A member of the Sierra Leone Football Federation confirmed, the Normalization Committee has sent a letter to the effect of the venue for the game.Ghana's normalization committee yesterday wrote to the Sierra Leone Football Association confirming
Former Black Queens striker Rumanatu Tahiru is not convinced by Ghana's level of preparations ahead of the Africa Women's Championship in November. The Black Queens have been on a nationwide tour as well as playing low profile friendlies as the team prepares for the 11th edition of the Women's cup of nations.With just about two months to the start of the competition, ex-Black Queens striker Rumanatu Tahiru believes the level of preparations is not enough."It
Sierra Leonean referee Victor Marah died after collapsing while officiating a community league football match in Freetown on Tuesday.The incident happened a few minutes before the end of a well-attended match between Kroo Bay and Falcon 12 FC.Attempts were made to revive the 27-year-old but he was pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital.The exact cause of death is not yet known.Marah took part in a Confederation of African Football (Caf) referees' course in Cairo just
Ghana defender Kassim Nuhu has expressed optimism in making a quick return from injury following his spell on the sidelines.The defender, who joined Bundesliga side TSG Hoffeinheim in the summer picked an injury in the second game of the season against Freigburg when he clash with another player in the middle of the park.The 23 year old have been out for two weeks already with an ankle injury is hopeful of making an early return that expected.“I had an ankle injury against Freiburg
Assistant coach of Chelsea Gianfranco Zola has confirmed that Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ethan Ampadu will be in the squad for the Carabao Cup match at Liverpool tonight and says the duo would have to take their opportunities when they come.Both tAmpadu and Hudson Odoi impressed during pre-season with the Blues in Australia, Nice and Dublin and there were some expectations that the youngsters would be given the chance to play a bit during the season.However, so far neither of them have
Public Relations Officer of Asante Kotoko, Lawyer Sarfo Duku, has refuted reports that his outfit are on the verge of renewing contracts of players.Reports went rife in the media suggests that the Porcupine Warriors are set to hand new deals to five of their players including veteran midfielder, Jordan Opoku.According to the reports, management of the club met the players on Monday to talk about their contracts and have proposed new terms with the players.Captain Amos Frimpong,
Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko whitewashed lower tier side Latex Foam FC in a friendly on Wednesday morning. The Reds have been involved in several friendlies following the suspension of the Ghana Premier League.On Wednesday morning at the Adako Jachie training center, the Porcupine Warriors thrashed Latex Foam FC 5-0.Darlington Ofosu opened the scoring for Asante Kotoko before Abdul Rashid Osman added the second. Ibrahim Osman and Michael Yeboah grabbed the others in a game
Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has been honoured by Turkish giants Fenerbahce for his commitment and dedication during his two-and-a-half-year stay at the club.The former Juventus enforcer and former Uruguay captain Diego Lugano, who was also a cult hero at the club, were presented with plaques before the club's 1-1 draw with Besiktas in the Istanbul derby on Monday.The pair were presented with framed Fernabahce-themed plaques which had their images by a Board Member
Kwadwo Asamoah did not admire Federico Chiesa's antics during Inter Milan 2-1 win over AC Fiorentina in the Italian Serie A on Tuesday.The Nerazzurri beat Fiorentina 2-1 at the San Siro to make it back-to-back Serie A wins.During the game, Asamoah had some encounters with Federico Chiesa on the right wing, but the former Juventus defender was unimpressed by what he perceived as diving from the Italian youngster.“He’s a good player, but he always goes down without me doing
The Normalization Committee will meet the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) today at 2:00 pm to discuss issues relating to Ghana Football. The committee will for the first time meet the Association to deliberate the ways forward for the Premier League since it's constitution a fortnight ago.The committee led by Dr. Kofi Amoah will formally introduce themselves to the leadership of GHALCA and then talk other matter.The group will run Ghana Football for the next six months
Public Relations Officer of Ghana Premier League Champions Aduana Stars, Evans Oppong has confirmed over thirty coaches have applied for the vacant coaching job at the club.The Dormaa based club recently parted ways with Japanese American trainer Kenechi Yatuhashi after disappointingly finishing bottom of group A in the CAF Confederations Cup.According to Mr. Oppong, most of the applicants are foreigners but the team is yet to sieve through the applications and make a decision.“We
Head coach of the Black Queens, Bashiru Hayford has heaped praises on National Women's League side Sea Lions after giving his side a tough test in a friendly. The team, which is preparing for the Africa Women's Championship were held to a goalless draw by the Central Region based club.Following Bashiru Hayford's side's inability to score in the friendly, the Ebusua Dwarfs gaffer believes they have found another dimension to the team when confronted by a defensively
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah and captain Asamoah Gyan were unable to vote for the 2018 Best FIFA Awards.After Monday's ceremony in London which saw Croatia's Luka Modric and Marta win the Men and Women categories.FIFA late released voting list for the event and that of Ghana was absent meaning the Black Stars coach and captain did not participate in the voting.It's unknown if the shut down of the Ghana Football Association secretariat is a factor.
Asante Kotoko will play fellow Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea this Sunday in a friendly. The match will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium at 3pm.Kotoko recently played a two-legged friendly against AshantiGold which ended with both sides winning home games.Before that they had engage rivals Hearts of Oak in a double Golden Clash.
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