The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) director of competitions, Ibrahim Sorie Sesay has disclosed that his outfit have promised a special bonus package for the team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Ghana.The Leone Stars are set to face the four-time African champions on matchday 3 of the Afcon qualifier which is scheduled to come off at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2018.Speaking to Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM, Ibrahim Sorie revealed that
Head coach of Sierra Leone John Keista believes the return of Umaru Bangura will be a big boost for his side in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana.The Leone Stars are set to face their West African counterparts on matchday 2 of the Afcon qualifier which is scheduled to come off at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2018.John Keister's side will welcome FC Zurich star man Umaru Bangura and Austria-based George Davies for the clash after
Sierra Leone coach John Keister says he is fully focused on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match against Ghana despite the threat of a FIFA ban hanging over the country.The world's football governing body is unhappy that the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Isha Johansen and Secretary general Chris Kamara have been set aside by the country's Anti Corruption Commission (ACC).Outside interference into the running of a football association is in contravention
Former Minister of Youth and Sports , Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, insists ex-GFA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi should have relinquished his position when the applause were high during his tenure in charge of Ghana Football. The beleaguered former CAF Vice President resigned from his position as head of Ghana's Football and other related posts on the continent's after he was captured in the Anas documentary allegedly implicating himself in illegal transactions in relation to the Ghana
Newly-appointed coach of Asante Kotoko Charles Akunnor has labelled his job at the club as the most stern in his coaching career.The former Dreams FC joined the Porcupine Warriors on a three year deal following the resignation of Paa Kwesi Fabin after seven months in charge of club.The 44-year-old, who was unveiled at the club's secretariat on Wednesday, posited that the task ahead is steep but called for the massive support of all stakeholders to succeed.“I believe in
Aduana Stars midfield dynamo Zakaria Mumuni is reported to be closing in on a move to Asante Kotoko.According to media reports, attacking midfielder has commenced contract negotiations with the Porcupine Warriors over a possible move ahead of the resumption of the 2017/18 Ghana Premier League."We are in talks with some players who are willing to join Kotoko. We want to conquer Africa either the CAF Champions League or the Confederation Cup," a source told Kickgh.com"He
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan has set his sights on manning the post for the Black Stars in their Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifier against Sierra Leone.Annan is one of the best shot-stoppers in the Ghana Premier League and the only locally-based player named in the Black Stars' 23-man squad.“My main ambition after getting another call up to the national team is to start against Sierra Leone," Annan told Fox FM."The last time I was invited to the squad,
On Saturday, 29 September 2018, on the sidelines of the CAF Extraordinary Congress in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), the Confédération of African Football (CAF) and FIFPro Africa Division signed a partnership agreement, seven years after the “Memorandum of Understanding”, signed in Khartoum in February 2011.This agreement, which binds the parties until 31 December 2023, perfectly reflects the new spirit that animates the constructive relations between two institutions, decided today
Ghanaian youngster Joseph Painstil is positive ahead of KRC Genk's Europa Cup clash with Sarpsborg O8 in the Europa Cup on Thursday.The former Tema Youth player who has gradually won his way into Genk's team is expected to play a role in tonight's clash with the Norwegians.Ahead of the game, the 20 year says he is happy to be one of the few players to represent Ghana in an European elite competition and sounds confident the inform Belgium side will win tonight.“I
Director of Competitions for the Sierra Leone Football Association, Sorie Ibrahim has fired a warning to the Black ahead of the Afcon 2019 qualifier.The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone will play as guests to their West African counterparts on Sunday, October 11, 2018, at the Baba Yara Stadium.John Kipster’s men will be hoping to return to winning ways after losing 1-0 to Ethiopia on matchday 2 of the qualifiers.“We are coming to shock Ghana at their own backyard, we are not coming
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has expressed satisfaction in Inter Milan's away win over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. The midfielder was contributed largely in the game with his effort leading to Radja Niangolan's leveler in their 2-1 win over the Dutch side.Asamoah posted on Twitter,"A great result for us still in the #UCL. #PSVInter #asamoah #Inter. A big result for us again in the #UCL. #PSVInter #asamoah #Inter." Inter
Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko, Mr. George Amoako has revealed that the club rejected applications of several foreign coaches to appoint Charles Kwabla Akunor. Mr. Amoako was reported to be interested in a foreign gaffer but at the unveiling of their new coach on Wednesday, the former vice chairman of the Ghana League clubs association refuted such claims.“It’s never true I prefer foreign coaches. We had 17 foreign applicants for the vacant position but we went in
Striker Benjamin Tetteh has been named Player of the Month for September by his Czech side Sparta Prague.This was after the former youth international scored three goals in three matches including the brace in the 4-1 win over Slovan Liberec.Tetteh has a total of five goals in ten matches in the Czech Fortuna Liga.The 21-year-old has been a huge hit since joining in the summer from Bohemians.
Ghanaian duo Vincent Atinga and Winful Cobbina starred for FK Tirana as they recorded their second win in the Albanian top-flight on Wednesday night.The Tirana-based side inflicted a 3-2 defeat on KS Kastrioti at the Stadiumi Kastrioti.Bhardi deservedly shot KS Kastrioti ahead on the 30th minute after dominating early minutes of the game.Nicola Stijepovic’s own goal to dragged the visitors back into the game just four minutes after going down.Bhardi put Tirana ahead for the
Director of Competitions for the Sierra Leone Football Association, Sorie Ibrahim has disclosed that an advance party will arrive in Ghana on Friday ahead of the Afcon 2019 qualifier against the Black Stars.The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone National team will engage the Black Stars in an AFCON qualifier match slated for October 11th 2018 at the Baba Yara Stadium.Ahead of the match, an advance party from the SLFA led by their director of competitions, Sorie Ibrahim is expected in Ghana
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have officially announced their partnership deal with Portuguese sportswear manufacturing company, STRIKE.On Wednesday, management of the Porcupine Warriors unveiled the kits in a ceremony that saw the club unveil new head coach, Charles Akonnor.The Kumasi-based side will be wearing kits from STRIKE in the second round of the 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season.A set of jerseys including replicas for the fans, bibs, tracksuit, bags and other
Al Masry SC were held to a scoreless stalemate by AS Vita Club at the Port Said stadium on Wednesday in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals first leg.Even though the Egyptians extended their unbeaten run to twelve games, the result wasn't one they expected.The first dangerous opportunity of the encounter fell the way of the visitors despite Al Masry's slight dominance.Jean-Marc Makusu's bicycle flick in the 39th minute missed the goal by a whisker.The hosts
New Asante Kotoko coach Charles Kwabla Akunor has reiterated that "he'd have issues" with the club when players are signed without his knowledge. The former Black Stars captain joined the Porcupine Warriors on a three year deal following the resignation of Paa Kwesi Fabin after seven months in charge of club.Akunor, who joins after his last spell with their rivals Ashantigold has been aware of the role management members play in the arrivals of some players to the
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey played a role in Atletico Madrid's champions league home win over Belgian side Club Brugge. The 25 year old saw 63 minutes of action as the Europa Cup champions defeat Brugge 3-1 at the Wanda Metropolitano.Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid made it two wins out of two in the Champions League.Griezmann stroked Atletico ahead in the first half but Arnaut Danjuma levelled matters before the break.Diego Simeone's side pressed
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah produced another stunning display as Inter Milan record an away victory over Dutch side PSV Eindoven in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.Asamoah, who was rested in Inter's 2-0 win over Cagliari over the weekend created an assist as Inter came from a goal down to beat PSV at the Philips Stadion.Argentina forward Mauro Icardi took advantage of an error from PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet to gift Inter Milan a 2-1 victory in their
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