Ghana forward Majeed Waris finally opened his goal scoring account for Nantes with a thunderous strike in their 3-0 thrashing of Montpellier in the French Cup. Waris, who joined Nantes on loan from Porto this summer, had to wait until his twelfth appearance for the club to score his first goal.The former Lorient striker’s goal was sandwiched by strikes from Kalifa Coulibaly and Emiliano Sala as Nantes progressed to the next stage of the competition.After a lackluster first half
Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris scored his first goal for his club side Nantes on Tuesday night when they defeated Montpellier 3-0 in the French League Cup.The attacker scored his first goal for the club on Tuesday in his 12th appearance to help the top tier side advance to the next round of the competition.Waris joined the Ligue 1 side in the summer with the hopes of increasing the attacking options of the club after some impressive previous stints in France.Despite making a
Asante Kotoko have bolstered their squad by signing Karela FC duo Maxwell Baakoh and Abdul Ganiu, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm.The Porcupine Warriors sealed the deals on Tuesday ahead to help their campaign in the 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup.Baakoh, nicknamed Messi, is a winger who possesses immense dribbling skills and a midfield wizard.Ganiu, a Ghana youth international, is one of the finest centre backs in the country.They were both key players for Wa All Stars when they
The two African imports Canberra United coach Heather Garriock handed career lifelines after watching their YouTube highlights combined to down three-time W-League reigning champions Melbourne City at McKellar Park on Sunday.Refiloe Jane and Rhoda Mulaudzi had never been given an opportunity outside South Africa and they took just 57 minutes to show the world what it had been missing.Jane hit a through ball from beyond halfway and pinpointed her international teammate Mulaudzi,
Asante Kotoko have recalled goalkeeper's trainer, Joe Baah ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.Joe Baah, who doubles as the goalkeeper’s coach for the National U-17 team, joined the technical team and the playing body at the Adako Jachie training grounds on Tuesday afternoon.The keeper’s coach was replaced as part of the restructuring of the technical bench a few months ago under then coach, Paa Kwesi Fabin.His recall, however, follows discussions between head
The National Sports Authority (NSA), has denied reports that Ghana will be banned for 12 years, if the national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, fails to participate in the Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, next month.According to a statement from the Public Relations Directorate of the NSA, the publication was totally inaccurate, because they have not seen any documentation either local or international, to that effect.It said, the Amputee Football World Cup is currently
Kenya's national women's football team is aiming to conquer the African continent and be among its three representatives to qualify for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa says despite short notice, the team will be well prepared for the Africa Women's Nations Cup (AWCON), which starts in Ghana on November 17.Speaking in Nairobi, Mwendwa said the success of the national team would give the local women's
Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has been banned from all football-related activity for life by FIFA.The world’s football body adjudicatory chamber found Nyantakyi “guilty of having violated art. 19 (Conflicts of interest), art. 21 (Bribery and corruption) and art. 22 (Commission) of the FIFA Code of Ethics, 2012 edition.”The one time Fifa executive committee member was filmed in an undercover investigation by controversial Ghanaian journalist Anas
A total of 16 Harambee Starlets players held their first training session at Utalii grounds on Monday as preparations for the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations (Awcon) slated for November 17 to December 1 in Ghana kicked off in top gear.Coach David Ouma took the 16 through their paces for two hours and expressed optimism of having a full house by Tuesday morning.“We first conducted medical check-ups before testing their fitness levels in the opening session as this will
The Normalisation Committee has finalized the composition of the technical team for the Ghana U23 team.Former Ghana Premier League winner with Aduana Stars Yusif Abubakar is the head coach.His assistant is former Asante Kotoko coach Michael Osei who is now in-charge of Division One League side Star Madrid FC.Nasaamu Yakubu has been appointed as Goalkeepers' trainer.The Black Metors will play neighbours Togo next month in the qualifiers for the 2019 CAF U23 Cup of Nations tournament.The
Defender Daniel Amartey has visited the King Power Stadium in clutches to pay tribute to club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who died in Saturday's helicopter crash.Amartey suffered a horrific injury on the same day in the 1-1 draw with West Ham United and has undergone surgery.He has been discharged and joined the growing list of sympathizers who have paved their last respects to the late Thai businessmanSrivaddhanaprabha was killed with four other passengers, in a tragedy
The story of Albert Adomah is a strange one, even by today’s standards in football. The last six months have been odd, to say the least, with the Ghanaian international seemingly going through the sort of highs and lows a player normally experiences over several seasons.The 30-year-old has already had a remarkable career, building his reputation as he ascended the divisions with Barnet and Bristol City.He’s cultivated the persona of a flying winger with a keen eye for goal and
Meeting Nigeria and winning Group A should not be the priority for the Black Queens ahead of the upcoming CAF Women's Nations Cup, according to former Ghana goalkeeper, Abukari Damba.Ghana have been pitted in Group A alongside Cameroon, Mali and Algeria while Nigeria have been drawn against South Africa, Zambia and Kenya in Group B.According to Damba, the Queens should target a place in the knockout round but should desist from focusing on sworn rivals Nigeria who have been
Cameroon will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations under the auspices of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This reassuring message was part of a high-level discussion between the President of the Republic, His Excellency Paul BIYA and the President of CAF, Mr Ahmad Ahmad at the Unity Palace on 2 October 2018.Speaking to the press after the audience, Mr Ahmad Ahmad debunked rumours that CAF would withdraw the hosting rights from Cameroon. He said CAF has never envisaged
Ex-Hearts of Oak defender Vincent Atinga says he is working hard to be one of the best defenders in the Albanian top flight league. The defender joined FK Tirana in the summer after ending his relationship with the Phobians.The 25 year old has gradually walked into the Tirana side and has ambitions of winning the league with the club.“I want to win the domestic league and Albanian Cup with my club. Because over here you get the chance to play in Europe when you win the league,
Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng has switched his attention to Sassuolo's game against Chievo Verona after a disappointing draw against Bologna on Sunday. The 31 year old, who was returning to the team after a minor injury scored an 85th minute penalty as Sassuolo picked a point at home.Boateng, who has scored four times in the serie A in eight games posted on social media,"Next important point,next goal!!! Let’s keep going #forzasasol #prince27isback."Sassuolo
Asante Kotoko coach Charles Akunnor has expressed his optimism over their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.Two weeks ago, it was agreed at a meeting between the Normalisation Committee and the leaders of clubs in Ghana not to participate in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederations Cup.However, the Porcupine Warriors petitioned the committee and asked them to allow the club to compete in the CAF Confederations Cup.Charles Akunnor's side are aiming to augment their
Nigeria have lost their right to enter two clubs in to each of the annual African club competitions after years of poor results.The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed to the BBC that just one club from Nigeria will entered into the next Champions League and Confederation CupIt comes as Nigeria have fallen out of the top 12 of the Caf rankings of club competition results over the last five years.The system is used to determine which countries get an extra side
Medeama have parted company with midfielder Theophilus Nyame, the club announced on Tuesday.The 25-year-old has been told to look elsewhere after failing to establish himself since joining at the start of the season.Nyame could only manage 20 minutes in a combined 27 games for the side this term.The former Hasaacas midfielder joined Medeama on a free transfer in 2017 but was immediately whisked out on loan to Ashantigold.He returned to his parent club at the start of the season
Former Hearts of Oak defender has set sights on winning the Albanian top flight league with FK Tirana and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. The towering defender joined the Albanians in the summer but took time to settle following a difficult start to the season.The 25 year old revealed he has dreams of playing in Europe's elite competitions, the UEFA Champions League and the Europa Cup.“It wasn’t easy for me at the start,they have different food, culture and weather.
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