Ten Benin under-17 player have been jailed for age cheating that led to their disaqualion at the recent WAFU U-17 Cup of Nations. The 10 were served up with one-month sentences by a court in the Country’s capital, Cotonou.The players were detained after the Benin Under 17 team was expelled from the competition back in September.The former president of Benin’s football federation, Anjorin Moucharafou, was also handed a two-month sentence in the same hearing for his involvement
Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew has paid tributes to sacked Fenerbache manager Philip Cocu. The on-loan Swansea player praised the Dutch man describing him as a great person to work with.Ayew posted on Twitter," It was an honor to work with you boss great person , great coach.. Good luck boss."Phillip Cocu on Sunday was sacked as coach of Fenerbahce just four months after taking over the Turkish side.Cocu, who was appointed after leading PSV Eindhoven to three Dutch league
Owner of Division One side King Faisal Babies, Alhaji Karim Grusah wants beleaguered former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi to appeal the life time ban handed him by FIFA. The former CAF Vice President was slapped with the punishment on Tuesday and was also asked to pay a fine of 500,000 Swiss Francs.The adjudicatory chamber found Mr Nyantakyi guilty of having violated Article 19 of (Conflict of Interest) Art 21 Bribery and Corruption, and Article 22 Commission of the FIFA Code
Former Black Stars striker Augustine Ahinful believes the life-time ban handed to former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kwesi Nyantakyi is harsh.Mr. Nyantakyi, was filmed in undercover investigation by ace undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas taking $65,000 (£48,000) from an undercover reporter pretending to be a businessman.The troubled Wa All Stars bankroller was initially suspended on 8 June for 90 days by the adjudicatory chamber of Fifa’s Ethics Committee
Preamble:Obviously the breaking news of FIFA life ban on former GFA Kwesi Nyantakyi was met with many kinds of reactions in Ghana and beyond.There are those who would celebrate upon hearing the bad news because their wish has been fulfilled.You can't begrudged them.For some people, it's an extremely bad day full of pain and agony.They must take heart.There is a school of thought which believe that it was vivid right from the onset this brouhaha that the so called
FC Nordsjælland sports director Carsten Jensen is delighted over Godsway Donyoh's contract extension.The attacking midfielder extended his contract with the Right to Dream Park outfit until 2021 on Tuesday.Donyoh, 24, has been a key figure at the Right to Dream Park since joining in 2016 from English giants Manchester City.Despite suffering continuous injuries, he has registered 23 goals in 57 games for the Wild Tigers."Godsway has established itself as a profile for
Ghana defender Daniel Amartey was the last Leicester City player to pay his respects to late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. The full-back was stretchered off towards the end of Leicester's 1-1 draw against West Ham.He underwent a successful surgery on Sunday and it has been reported that he will sit out of action for over two months.Srivaddhanaprabha was killed with four other passengers, in a tragedy which has stunned the football world.Srivaddhanaprabha bought Leicester
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have signed Umar Bashiru from Sogakofe WAFA Academy.The lanky midfielder joins the Porcupine Warriors after successful negotiations with the player and WAFA.According to reports, the 21-year-old's name has been included in the Reds final squad-list for their next season's CAF Confederation Cup campaign.Bashiru was voted the man of the match in WAFA 3-0 win over WA All Stars.He had fine performance with WAFA in the unfinished Ghana
Ghanaian midfielder Godsway Donyoh has expressed his gratitude to FC Nordsjælland after signing a new two-year contract extension with the side on Tuesday.Donyoh has been an instrumental figure at the Right to Dream Park since joining in 2016 from English giants Manchester City.Despite suffering persistent injuries, he has netted 23 goals in 57 games for the Wild Tigers.In an interview with the club's official mouthpiece, the 24-year-old thanked the side and stated his desire
If the members of the Ghana Football Normalisation Committee had any doubts about the scale of the task facing them as they attempt to reform football in the country, the last few days has provided a harsh reality check.Every step the four-member team takes seems to face major opposition; every decision viewed through the divisive perspective that has disfigured Ghana football for long.After the fiasco of their first media interaction when a verbal fight dimmed the ideas put together
Karela FC defender Abdul Ismail Ganiyu has penned a three-year deal with Asante Kotoko ahead of the Porcupine Warriors Africa campaign.Ganiyu, 22, signed the dotted line after a successful discussion with the Kumasi-based side.Asante Kotoko trainer C.K Akonnor has augmented his squad with the signing of Kwame Bonsu, Umar Bashiru, Abass Mohammed and Guinean striker Naby Laby Keita as they prepare for the 2019 CAF Confederation Cup.Ganiyu netted two goals in his 15 appearances for
Former Liberty Professionals midfielder Gerald Arkson has expressed his delight over his Man-of-the-Match performance for Kaynasli Belediyespor in their defeat against Hendekpor.The versatile enforcer enjoyed a superlative home debut though they lost 3-1 Hendekpor.The 22-year-old was elated with his performance in the game and hopes to churn out more of such display for the club.“It was great opportunity for me to showcase my talent to the fans of my new side of what I can
AshantiGold have signed a partnership deal with Scottish firm 451 Football Consultancy to market their players.The contract between the two parties was firmed up last week.AshantiGold majority shareholder Dr Kwaku Frimpong and Chief Executive Fred Acheampong were in ObuasiA tournament was organized at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium to give agents-John Viola, who has been an agent for over 25 years, Johnny Viola, and Craig Moore, a former Australia international- opportunities to
Ghanaian forward Daniel Agyei netted a double for Burnley U23 in their 4-2 win over Sheffield Wednesday U23 in the English Professional Development League on Tuesday.Agyei fetched the opener for the Clarets with a brilliant finish on the 14th minute of the game.The 21-year-old grabbed his second goal of the game on the 41st minute.The former Blackpool marksman played full throttle of action.He has netted eight goals in his 6 appearances for the Burnley U23 team this season.Agyei
General manager of Accra Great Olympics, Oloboi Commodore has stated he was not moved by the life-time ban FIFA handed to former GFA president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, but insists the cash fine is excessive.On Tuesday, the West African nation 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),
English born Ghanaian youngster Arvin Appiah marked his senior debut at Nottingham Forest with a goal against Burton Albion in the EFL Cup. The 17 year old made his presence felt when he came on in the 84th minute to replace Liam Bridcutt by scoring just six minutes into his debut despite suffering a 3-2 defeat.An own goal from Saidy Janko and one from Scottish midfielder Scott Fraser put League One Burton in the driving seat to spare the blushes of Liam Boyce, who missed a first-half
Asante Kotoko deal for Felix Addo has been put on hold as the Porcupine Warriors are yet to agree on his transfer fee quoted by Elmina Sharks.Sources have exclusively told GHANASoccernet.com the Ghanaian giants are far from matching the asking price for the services of the striker.New coach CK Akonnor is keen on adding the former Liberty Professionals forward to his squad for the 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup.The Sea Animals are ready to release Addo if the Reds meet the asking
Kotoko have completed the signing of left wing-back, Abass Mohammed and versatile midfielder, Kwame Bonsu.Both Abass and Bonsu signed three-year contracts each, having successfully passed their medicals two weeks ago.The two have been training with Kotoko for weeks now, and their signing is a testimony of coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor's confidence in their qualities in his quest to improving the team ahead of the CAF Confederation Cup.Abass and Bonsu exhibited great
Maxwell Baakoh's move from Karela United FC to Asante Kotoko could not materialize following disagreement of personal termsGHANASoccernet.com understands the Nzema based side reached a deal to transfer to the winger to the Porcupine Warriors.But the personal demands could not be reached.The former Wa All Stars playmaker remain a target for the Ghana Premier League giants as they seek to augment their squad for the next African club campaign.By Nuhu Adams
Spanish FA Vice President Andreu Subies was arrested on Tuesday morning as part of a police operation that also saw former president Angel Maria Villar resign on corruption charges.Subies, the former president of the Catalan Football Federation (FCF), joined the FA (RFEF) in May after Luis Rubiales was appointed president."Subies has been detained as part of an active investigation into the diversion of money from the Catalan Football Federation to private ends," a Spanish
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