CAF President Ahmad Ahmad paid a working visit to Cameroon on Tuesday where he met the country's President Paul Biya to discuss issues relating to football.Below are some of the pictures from the visit:
Cameroon President Paul Biya has insisted his country will be ready to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations.Biya made the assurances to the president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Ahmad during a meeting in Yaounde on Tuesday.In turn Ahmad added Caf has no plans to take the tournament away from Cameroon."President Biya has given us the assurance that he will give all to ensure that all the projects are completed on time," Ahmad said."This meeting
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad made a historic visit to Cameroon on Tuesday banishing concerns that he has targeted the central African country over his stand-off with his predecessor.Ahmad was said to have threatened Cameroon of stripping them of the rights of the hosting of 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament with many speculating that it was because of his long standing problem with Issa Hayatou.But in a smart move to quell
Cameroonian authorities can now concentrate on preparing to host the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), knowing that they have the full support of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).Caf President Ahmad Ahmad said in no uncertain terms that the five-times continental champions would host the 2019 tournament, dismissing any information to the contrary as "mere rumours".“Caf has never thought of withdrawing Afcon 2019 hosting right from Cameroon. Caf has no plan
Raja Casablanca moved a step closer to securing a place in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup after a vital away win in Nigeria.The Moroccan giants handed Enyimba FC a 1-0 defeat in Aba on Wednesday making the tie a tough one for the Nigerians.Enyimba FC with an 100% shots accuracy in the first half should have gone ahead but none could threat Raja Casablanca's goalkeeper Anas Zniti.Just three minutes after recess, Abdelilah Hafidi put Raja Casablanca in front after connecting
West African Football Academy say they have are co-operating with Police to arrest scammers who are selling admission forms to the public. A Facebook account by one Seth Amegah claims the renowned academy has released forms to recruit budding talents.A statement on the club's Facebook page which squashed it read: ''We wish to announce to the public that a Facebook post by one Seth Amegah saying admission forms are out is fraudulent and a scam.''Anyone who
One of Africa’s most-respected football politicians Danny Jordaan failed in his fourth consecutive attempt to land a place on the FIFA Council.His attempts for eight years has ended in disappointment but the latest one to the uncelebrated former Malawi defender Walter Nyamilandu has been the most shocking and perhaps most painful for the 2010 World Cup organiser.The South African was soundly thrashed by the African football politics rookies as he defeated Jordaan by 35 votes to
Steve Bruce has been sacked by English Championship side Aston Villa following their 3-3 draw with Preston.That result sees Villa sit 12th in the standings, two points off the play-off positions, after recording just one win in ten games.Bruce took over at the West Midlands club in October 2016, guiding them to the play-off final last season where they were defeated by Fulham.A Club statement issued on behalf of the Board said: “We would like to place on record our gratitude to
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have officially unveiled Charles Akunnor as coach of the club.Akunnor signed a three-year deal with the Porcupine Warriors on Monday after a fruitful discussion last week.He been tasked with lifting the continent’s elite inter club championship during his tenure as the coach.Watch the video below:https://www.facebook.com/442GH/videos/2133839750213022/
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is not sure if Ghanaian youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi will feature in their Europa League clash against Videoton on Thursday.Hudson-Odoi, 17, started Chelsea’s Community Shield defeat against Manchester City at the start of the season but has not made any minutes since.A number of Chelsea fans were hoping to see him in action in the opening Europa League game last month but Sarri did not select him in the squad.However, the Blues boss was unable to
Chairperson for the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018, Hon. Freda Prempeh has assured that the Black Queens will go for a training tour out of the country before the commencement of the tournament.The Black Queens Of Ghana are currently in camp preparing to host the rest of Africa for the Women’s Cup of Nations which is schedule to commence from November 17-December 1, 2018.Management of the team sent a proposal to the Sports Ministry
Deputy Captain of the Black Queens, Gifty Appiah is very confident Ghana will "host and win" the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations.Ghana has not won the tournament before despite considered as one of the top women's football nation on the continent.However, the team will host seven other nations including record winners Nigeria in Ghana in November for the trophy.Gifty Appiah, who has been with the team during their nationwide tour as well as their preparatory game
Former Asante Kotoko ace Ibrahim Sunday has lamented the treatment meted to him by his beloved club.On Monday, the Porcupine Warriors named Charles Akunnor as the head coach of the club after the resignation of Paa Kwesi Fabin and tasked him with winning the CAF Champions League for the club.Sunday, who is regarded as best player the club has produced, was asked if the club consulted him before the appointment of Charles Akunnor as coach of the club.But the 1971 African best player
New coach of Asante Kotoko Charles Kwabla Akunor met the playing body at the Adako Jachie training grounds on Wednesday morning. The former Ashantigold coach met the players for the first time as he starts he career with the Porcupine Warriors.Akunor signed a three year deal with the Reds and will be unveiled this after where he will be speaking about his plans for the club.The former Black Stars captain has already stated his intention of imbibing his philosophy of "Agroball"
Former Ghana 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 of
Beleaguered assistant FIFA referee David Agyin has disclosed that he has unable to satisfy his wife in bed since the airing of the Anas Number 12 documentary.The 45-year-old match official was videoed accepting GH¢800 from Tiger EyePI agent in the Anas exposé and following the internal investigations by Referee Association of Ghana [RAG], Mr Agyin has handed a 10-year ban.According to him, he has slept with the wife once since the premiering of the video insisting he has been
Beleaguered assistant FIFA referee David Agyin has disclosed that he has unable to satisfy his wife in bed since the airing of the Anas Number 12 documentary.The 45-year-old match official was videoed accepting GH¢800 from Tiger EyePI agent in the Anas exposé and following the internal investigations by Referee Association of Ghana [RAG], Mr Agyin has handed a 10-year ban.According to him, he has slept with the wife once since the premiering of the video insisting he has been
Joseph Paintsil and Joseph Aidoo have been included in KRC Genk squad for Thursday's UEFA Europa League clash against Sarpsborg 08.The Belgian Jupilar Pro League outfit will head into matchday two of Europe's second-tier club competition with a 17-game unbeaten run in all competitions.The Smurfs will be hoping to continue with their impressive form in the ongoing campaign when the travel to the Sarpsborg Stadion to engage Sarpsborg who are having a difficult time after
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has included Ghana star Thomas Partey in his 19-man squad for the Uefa Champions League clash against Belgian side Club Brugge today. The Spanish giants made a bright start by beating Monaco 2-1 and will be hoping for a second straight win tonight.And Partey, who play no part in the first game, has been named in matchday squad and could start at the Wanda Metropolitano.The Ghana international has struggled to command a starting berth this
Black Queens head coach Bashir Hayford says his team is under no pressure to win the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations on home soil. The Queens have been tasked to take advantage of hosting the competition to win the cup for the first time.“Nobody is under pressure,” Hayford said. “The only thing is that we want to prepare very well. When the time comes and then we see that we are ready.”“The future is unknown. We are preparing for the future. It is a progression.”The
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