Head coach of the Sierra Leone national team John Keister has named a strong 21 man squad for the Africa Cup of nations 2019 qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana this month. Coach Keister handed call up Bristol City goalkeeper Alhaji Sesay and Queens Park Rangers star Osman Kakay, who ply their trades in England.Vancouver Whitecaps sensation Kei Ansu Kamara also joins the team with Viborg FF forward Chrisstian Moses amongst the notable names in the team.Sierra Leone began
Former Asante Kotoko trainer Steve Pollack wants the club to give new coach CK Akunnor more time. The Englishman, who relieved of his duties in February this year after elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup qualifier, believes Akunnor will need maximum support to achieve his target.''I don’t know him personally but I wish him the best after signing a 3 year contract but in football signing a year or ten contract doesn’t mean you will be there but I believe there
Scottish Premiership side Hibernian have congratulated on-loan winger Thomas Agyepong for his call-up to the Ghana squad for this month's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone. The Manchester City-owned player was recalled for the double-header after returning to action for Hibernian.Agyepong's debut for the club delayed due to paper works but has settled down well.The 21-year-old has gone on to score one goal in four league appearances.Hibernian's
Ashanti Gold SC defender Richard Osei Agyemang says he would relish the opportunity to join Asanate Kotoko under new head coach CK Akonnor.The former Kotoko defender, admitted he won't thick twice if the Ghanaian giants came calling for his services.Asante Kotoko on Monday, announced CK Akonnor as their new substantive head coach following Paa Kwesi Fabin’s resignation last month.“I’m under contract at Ashgold but if they are able to reach a conclusion with Ashgold
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad, Tuesday arrived in Cameroon for a meeting with President Paul Biya as the Central African state awaits the final decision on the hosting of 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament.The Caf chief and his delegation, including second vice-president Constant Omari and Cameroon soccer legend Samuel Eto’o, were received in Yaoundé by the Sports and Physical Education minister, Bidoung Mkpatt.Ahmad’s
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has been included in the Inter Milan squad for the UEFA Champions League clash against PSV Eindovhen in Holland on Wednesday. The Black Stars midfielder returns to the team after he was rested over the weekend in the Nerazzuri's 2-0 win over Cagliari in the Serie A on Saturday.Asamoah who joined the Milan club in the summer has been one of the key players at the club this season helping the club to a good start in the Champions League.The 29
Former deputy Sports Minister Joseph Yamin has thrown his support behind Charles Akunnor to succeed at Asante Kotoko.Akunnor was announced as the new coach of the Porcupine Warriors after signing a three-year deal on Monday morning."I am not a Kotoko fan but let me congratulate the management of kotoko for such a shrewd decision," Yamin told Light FM"He has learnt a as coach since he retired as a footballer and has had good spells with Hearts of Oak, Dreams FC and
Communications Director of Asante Kotoko Sarfo Duku has disclosed that Emmanuel Gyamfi has been cleared of any wrongdoing following reports that he had a secret meeting with AshantiGold's bankroller, Dr. Kwaku Frimpong. The Porcupine Warriors management summoned the pacey wideman over an alleged bribery scandal on Monday.However, after the meeting the management came into realization that there is nothing substantial in the speculation."Emmanuel Gyamfi confirmed he saw
Dreams FC midfielder Basiru Alhassan nears Sparta Prague switch as he travels to Czech Republic, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.Alhassan signed a deal with the Prague based side on the summer transfer deadline day but due to visa issues he couldn't travel to join his new club.The 18 year-old will be joining former teammate Zuberu Sharani who moved the Sparta Prague in the summer.Former Dreams FC striker Benjamin Tetteh is currently plying his trade at the Czech republic giants.
Asante Kotoko legend and former coach Abdul Karim Zito has thrown his weight behind CK Akunnor to succeed at the club.Zito, who is technical director of Dreams FC, worked with CK Akunnor who was coach of the First Team.Akunnor signed a three-year deal to replace Paa Kwesi Fabin as head coach on Monday. Zito has revealed Akunnor has joined his dream club and will make a huge impact.''For three years I think it’s OK. the first year he is to access the strength of the
Gilbert Koomson registered an assist for SK Brann in their 2-1 defeat against Tromso IL in the Norwegian at the Alfheim Stadion top-flight league on Monday.Kent-Are Antonsen put Tromso IL into the lead with just two minutes on the clock but the visitors pulled parity a minute later after Fredrik Haugen connected superbly to Gilbert Koomson's pass.The hosts picked the three points after Markus Patterson failed to deal with Mikael Ingebrigtsen's carpet shot in the 73rd
Egypt's Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhi said that the country is ready to host any tournament related to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at any time. Sobhi, who attended the CAF general assembly held in the resort town Sharm el-Sheikh, said that sports play an important role in connecting people and spreading peace all over the world."Egypt has a huge sports infrastructure, as we’ve hosted numerous international sports tournaments throughout the year,"
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad has explained why Africa is backing current Gianni Infantino in the FIFA President's bid to stand for a second term.During this weekend's CAF Extraordinary Assembly in Sharm El Shiekh, Ahmad revealed that the Swiss football administrator had the backing of Africain his pursuit of an extended tenure as FIFA chief."It is not CAF that decided that Africa supports Infantino for another term," Ahmad told journalists at a press conference,
Ghana Premier League giants Aduana Stars are on the verge of hiring David Duncan as coach of the club.The Fire Boys are looking for a coach following the exit of Japanese-American coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi.Reports indicate that they have settled on Duncan who is believed to the preferred choice for the side's bankroller, Osaagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II.The reports further suggested that the former Hearts of Oak gaffer will meet the playing body on Wednesday as the club
Ghana Premier League outfit Dreams FC have completed the signing of young forward Godwin Okudzato from Division Two side Bafali Sporting Club.The Dawu based club have been active in the off season, as they continue with their talent search in order to replace the players that left in the summer transfer window.The club announced the capture of the forward on Monday. A statement on their website read;"Dreams Football Club wishes to announce the signing of Godwin Okudzato from
Chief Executive Officer of Databank Kojo Addae-Mensah believes Jordan Ayew's inclusion in Crystal Palace team makes them relegation candidates.The 26-year-old forward joined the Eagles on a season-long loan from Swansea City on Transfer Deadline Day.Ayew's transfer to the Roy Hodgson's side makes it his fourth successive clubs following spells at Lorient, Aston Villa and Swansea City.Ayew made his third start for Roy Hodgson's side but failed to impress as they
Online sports betting company, Betway, is offering Ghanaian players the opportunity to win a brand new Kia Cerato in their in 30 Days promotion.The promotion would be held from Monday, 1 -30 October 2018 and would award prizes to 1,000 lucky winners every day for 30 days.According to the betting outfit, entrants hoping to win the Kia Cerato grand prize, has to register an account (if they haven’t already) and bet on soccer.“All Betway players meeting these requirements would
Ghana forward Jordan Ayew was in action for Crystal Palace on Monday as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in the English Premier League. The on-loan Swansea City forward played 84 minutes of the game before he was replaced by Alexander Sorloth in the 82nd minute with the game at 1-1.Bournemouth were gifted the spot-kick when Palace defender Mamadou Sakho swung a forearm into the face of Jefferson Lerma at a free-kick.Junior Stanislas stepped up to score the spot-kick which
Crystal Palace fans have lambasted Jordan Ayew over his performance during their 2-1 loss against AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League on Monday.The Ghanaian forward was selected to lead the line for Palace at Dean Court, but he could not get on the scoresheet during the contest.Roy Hodgson's men slipped to a 2-1 defeat on their travels, and Ayew has taken the brunt of the criticism on social media website Twitter.Take a look at a round-up of the Twitter reaction
New head coach of Asante Kotoko Charles Kwabla Akunor is optimistic of returning the club to its glory days and calls on fans of the club to give him their full backing. The former Ashantigold coach signed a three year deal with the Porcupine Warriors on Monday following the resignation of Paa Kwesi Fabin after seven months in charge of the Ghanaian giants.Akunor comes in with a respectable record but admitted he can only succeed if the fans of the club gives him their full backing.The
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