The spokesperson of the FIFA Normalisation committee Dan Kweku Yeboah has been caught in a gargantuan lie after the FA confirmed a friendly with local giants Asante Kotoko.Yeboah, who had been an avid critic of the former Ghana FA, claimed on Tuesday that no such friendly game will take place in Kumasi.But the all-knowing Ghanaian journalist has been exposed badly after the Normalisation Committee, which he speaks for confirmed a friendly against Kotoko on Friday at the Baba Yara

Management has written to the National Sports Authority to request for the use of the Baba Yara Stadium for Sunday's friendly match against Save African Child FC.The Porcupine Warriors have lined up a clash against the Burkinabe Premier League new entrants in Kumasi on Sunday, October 14, 2018, as they continue to put the team in shape.Newly-signed coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor would make his debut on the day, and management is informing the authority of its intent to use the

Former Hearts of Oak star Bernard Don Bortey feels saddened when his exploits in football are attributed to the use of black magic. The 36 year old insists it took him years of hard work and training to be on top during his playing days with the Accra based outfit.“I hate that they think I used juju to do some of the things I did especially at Accra Hearts of Oak. They take away all the hours I spent on the training ground practicing alone as a colts player," Bortey told

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has picked Sadio Mane over Mohammed Salah as the best African player at the moment. Senegal and Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has had a better start to the season than his club teammate Mohammed Salah.Salah is struggling to replicate last season's form after scoring only three from the first eight games in the English Premier League.“I think Mane, he was fantastic last season and yes he is doing well so far this year as well so am going

Ghanaian players called up for Ghana's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with Sierra Leone could be recall by their respective clubs following the cancellation of the game.On Tuesday, CAF released a statement on the cancellation of the game due to the Sierra Leonean Football Association (SLFA), failure to meet conditions stipulated by FIFA’s decision to suspend the federation.The Black Stars have therefore decided to play Asante Kotoko in a friendly on Friday at the Baba

Chief Executive of Hearts of Oak Mark Noonan has refused to retract and apologise for his 'fool' tag to critics comments from him amid Patrick Razak link to Asante Kotoko.Following a press statement from the Phobians, club's chief issued a strong statement at his official twitter handle, insisting that his outfit will not sell Patrick Razak to the Porcupines under his leadership."Somebody is attacking my club about something that is completely false and I come

Ghana will demand compensation from CAF after their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone was cancelled two days to kickoff.The Ghana FA had incurred some cost since camping commenced in Kumasi on Monday.Tickets have been bought for more than 18 foreign-based players who are currently in the country in preparations.The Black Stars have been camping at the Golden Tulip Hotel which means millions of dollars have gone into preparations.With the match not taking

Head coach of the Black Stars Kwesi Appiah will use the friendly against Asante Kotoko on Friday as an opportunity to test the fringe players in the squad. The Black Stars have lined up a friendly with the Ghanaian giants after the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifier against Sierra Leone was cancelled.The team was due to play their West African neighbours in the qualifiers on Thursday but the game was rescinded due to the government of Sierra Leone's interference in the activities

It is unknown if Ghana will be awarded the points after CAF cancelled their double-header against Sierra Leone in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.A statement released on Tuesday night failed to communicate if the Black Stars will get a walkover meaning six points from the two matches without kicking ball.It read: ''Breaking news: AFCON Qualifier matches Ghana vs Sierra Leone & Sierra Leone vs Ghana on the 11th and 14th of October respectively have been

Match officials for the Ghana-Sierra Leone AFCON qualifier have been told to stay put in their countries following the cancellation of the game.On Tuesday, CAF released a statement on the cancellation of the game due to the Sierra Leonean Football Association (SLFA), failure to meet conditions stipulated by FIFA’s decision to suspend the federation.“As a result, all officials appointed for match no 89 (Sierra Leone vs Ghana) are not to travel as their mission has been canceled,

Fans in Sierra Leone are in a state of disbelief that FIFA stood to its grounds to cancel their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against Ghana.The government failed to meet a FIFA deadline on Tuesday to re-instate Football Association president Isha Johansen and General Secretary Christopher Camara who were removed from office by the country's anti-corruption agency.This was flouted and FIFA maintained the country was banned from all football activities.Following an

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien says his cracking strike against Barcelona in the semi-finals of the 2008/09 UEFA Champions League still remains fresh in the memory of the ex-Chelsea star.The 35-year-old powerful strike was cancelled by Andreas Iniesta in the dying minute of the game as Chelsea exited painfully.Essien describes the goal as one of the best in his football career.“That game was very disappointing, it was a beautiful goal, one of the best goals I scored in

Management of Asante Kotoko on Tuesday met top officials of MTN to discuss matters relating to the corporate relationship between the club and its headline sponsor.The Porcupine Warriors were represented by Chief Executive Officer, George Amoako; Policy Analyst, Dr. Amo Sarpong; and Director of Communications, Samuel Sarfo Duku (Esq).Also at the meeting which was held at the MTN head office at Ridge in Accra, was Greater Accra Representative, Edmund Ackah, and his Deputy, Nana Kwame

Management of Asante Kotoko on Tuesday met top officials of MTN to discuss matters relating to the corporate relationship between the club and its headline sponsor.The Porcupine Warriors were represented by Chief Executive Officer, George Amoako; Policy Analyst, Dr. Amo Sarpong; and Director of Communications, Samuel Sarfo Duku (Esq).Also at the meeting which was held at the MTN head office at Ridge in Accra, was Greater Accra Representative, Edmund Ackah, and his Deputy, Nana Kwame

The Black Stars will playAsante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in a friendly on Friday.This comes after Ghana and Sierra Leone Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was cancelled.The much-anticipated fixture was cancelled due to the fact that the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), did not meet the conditions stipulated in the letter sent by CAF on FIFA’s decision to suspend the federation.However, as a sign of patriotism, the Black Stars players have indicated their

Former Hearts of Oak winger Bernard Don Bortey has revealed the secret behind his ability when it comes to converting free-kicks. The winger attributed his success as a dead-ball specialist to coach Isaac Paha who nurtured his talent as a younger age playing for Tema Babies.“Coach Paha always brought me to training one hour before everybody else just to learn how to kick a ball correctly. He taught me how to take advantage of the direction of the wind and to make quick decisions.

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien admits he is still training with the club to maintain his fitness.Essien is back in London after a spell in Indonesia with Persib.He is still visiting Chelsea's training ground on a regular basis, but not to coach."I still play sometimes," said Essien to the Daily Mail."I still train sometimes with the Chelsea kids. I go down to play with the Under 23s, to train with them."Essien is showing no signs of hanging up his