Angers goalkeeper, Zacharie Boucher, has rejected the request to switch international allegiance to play for the country of his parents Madagascar insisting his dream is to play for the France national team.Madagascar coach Nicolas Dupuis has been embarking on a campaign to court players of Malagasy heritage to play for the national team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The coach is keen on augmenting his squad ahead of their participation in the tournament in France and
A book of condolences has been open in memory of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Leicester City vice chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha paid an emotional tribute to his father Vichai on Wednesday and vowed to carry on his legacy.Thai businessman and Foxes chairman Vichai was among five people killed in a helicopter crash outside the club's King Power Stadium after a Premier League match against West Ham United on Saturday.Aiyawatt laid a wreath with his mother Aimon at
Real Sociedad midfielder Luca Sangalli was taken to hospital after suffering a mild stroke on Wednesday, the Basque club said.The 23-year-old, along with defender Raul Rodriguez Navas, was not included in the squad for the team's Copa del Rey game at Celta Vigo on Thursday and the club later explained his situation."Luca Sangalli suffered a mild stroke this morning. He is currently in the stroke unit of the Donostia University Hospital, where he will be studied,"
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have revealed that they have sealed the capture of 11 new players as they plan a big onslaught on the upcoming 2018/19 Confederation Cup.Kotoko on Wednesday locked down the futures of seven new players as the club moves to strengthen the team ahead of the upcoming 2018/19 Confederations Cup.With four new players already in their books, they completed the signing of the seven players to boost their squad for their participation in continental competition.Notable
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have confirmed the massive swoop of highly rated goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe on a free transfer.The 26-year-old sealed the contract with the Porcupine Warriors on Tuesday night in Kumasi.He moves to the two-time African champions on a free transfer after his proposed move to Ethiopian side St George fell through.Tagoe, who was instrumental in the successes of Medeama in recent times, will join the CAF Confederation Cup squad of the Porcupines.Ethiopian
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have named seven new players in their 25-man squad for the 2019 CAF Confederation Cup campaign.The Porcupine Warriors submitted their squad on Wednesday night to beat the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).With the competition starting next month the Kumasi-based side have rushed through signing new players to boost their squad for the tough assignment.The seven new players are Maxwell Baakoh, Kwame Bonsu, Naby Laby Keita, Martin
Ghanaian forward Jonathan Osabutey was in devastating form as Werder Bremen U-23 thrashed BSV Rehden 3-1 in the Regionalliga. The former Tema Youth striker scored a brace in another impressive display, indicating his readiness to break into the senior side.Osabutey opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a fine strike before Santiago Aloi equalised for BSV Rehden five minutes later.Werder Bremen took the lead again through Fridolin Wagner after connecting to a perfect cross
Midfielder Bernard Mensah registered his second goal of the season in Kayserispor's 6-1 annihilation of Pazarspor in the Turkish Cup on Wednesday.Before his goal on the hour mark, the Ghana international provided the assist for Bilal Basacikoglu to score in the 52nd minute to give the home team a 2-1 lead.Mensah was made in the starting line-up alongside countryman and international teammate Asamoah Gyan who opened the scoring on 14 minutes.The on-loan Atletico Madrid player
Former Ghana midfielder Micheal Essien is reported to have split with his wife Akosua Puni after some years of marriage.The news of Essien’s break up comes days after his colleague Asamoah Gyan also filed for divorce from his wife of five years and also called for a DNA test to be taken on his kids to ascertain if truly he is their father.According to reports, Akosua Puni left her matrimonial home because she could not take her husband’s cheating nature anymore though she is
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan scored on his first goal of the season on his first start for Kayserispor this term in their 6-1 win over Pazarspor in the Turkish Cup fourth round. Gyan opened the scoring on 14 minutes to set his side of course for the demotion exercise at home and also provided two assists.However, his goal was cancelled out ten minutes by Tamer Arici to end the first half.After the break, goals from Bilal Basacikoglu, Mert Ozyildirim and Ghana international Bernard
The Black Queens have arrived in Lusaka ahead of their pre-2018 African Women's Cup of Nations friendly with She-Polopolo.The tournament hosts will get into training before engaging the Zambians on 3 November, 2018.Both teams will use the friendly to test their readiness for the tournament which starts on 17 November, 2018 in Accra.The Queens will then fly out to Nairobi to face Kenya's Harambee Starlets on 7 November before returning to Ghana to wrap up their preparations
Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan was in sublime form on his first start of the campaign for Kayserispor as he registered two assists and grabbed a goal in their 6-1 walloping of Pazarspor in the Turkish Cup on Wednesday afternoon.Gyan, who warmed the bench in the Anatolian Stars’ 2-0 win over Sivasspor on Sunday, opened the floodgate for the side with a fine finish on the 14th minute of the game.The 32-year-old also assisted goals scored by Mert Ozyildirim after Bilal Basacikoglu and
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan scored on his first goal of the season on his first start for Kayserispor this term in their 6-1 win over Pazarspor in the Turkish Cup fourth round. Gyan opened the scoring on 14 minutes to set his side of course for the demotion exercise at home.
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan scored on his first goal of the season on his first start for Kayserispor this term in their 6-1 win over Pazarspor in the Turkish Cup fourth round. Gyan opened the scoring on 14 minutes to set his side of course for the demotion exercise at home and also provided two assists.However, his goal was cancelled out ten minutes by Tamer Arici to end the first half.After the break, goals from Bilal Basacikoglu, Mert Ozyildirim and Ghana international Bernard
Ghana youth international Abdul Halik Hudu has won the Swedish U19 League with Hammarby IF.The former Inter Allies player was in action as his side walloped Vasaland 11-0 on the final day to clinch the title where he registered two assists.After qualifying from their zone, Hammarby U19 finished the final round of the season with 28 points from 13 matches.He played consistently for the team and as one of the key players, helped wrestle for the title.Now, the youngster aims at gradually
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have re-opened negotiations with Karela FC on Ivorian midfielder Jean Ourega Vital.According to reports, the enterprising Ivorian import arrived in Kumasi on Tuesday evening to conclude negotiations and possibly sign for the Porcupine Warriors but the deal fell through after both parties failed to reach agreement.However, a source close to Karela FC has disclosed to Oyerepa FM that Reds are still in talks with Vital’s representatives regarding
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi is set to appeal to sports highest court to overturn his life-time ban from football related activities.The 47-year-old, who was also FIFA Council member and CAF's first vice president, suffered the major blow on Tuesday, after almost four months since he was captured in an investigative documentary by Ghanaian journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas engaging in corrupt and bribery activities.On Tuesday, the West African
Former IF Gafle midfielder Kwame Bonsu has expressed joy after signing a 3-year deal with the club. The Porcupine Warriors announced the midfielder had penned a three year deal on Wednesday, after passing his medicals two weeks ago.The 24 year old has been training with the Ghanaian giants since arriving from Sweden and took to twitter to expressed his delight in joining the reds.He posted,"It’s official! Glory be to God."His signing means Charles Kwablan Akonnor is
The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Mr Abdul Malik Kweku Baako Jnr has described the life-time ban handed to former Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi as harsh.The West African nation on Tuesday was thrown into a state of shock after the world’s football governing body, FIFA banned Mr. Nyantakyi from all football-related activities for life.FIFA adjudicatory chamber found Nyantakyi “guilty of having violated art. 19 (Conflicts of interest),
Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas says he is not elated after FIFA handed a lifetime ban to former Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi who was implicated in a bribery sting operation.The undercover investigation masterminded by Anas and his Tiger Eye PI company and was published in a documentary titled Number 12.Number 12 filmed Nyantakyi taking $65,000 (£48,000) from an undercover reporter pretending to be a businessman.The documentary also formed the
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