Al Ahly of Egypt and Tunisia's Esperance admit it will be a tough task to win this year's African Champions League title.The Egyptian club are aiming for a ninth continental title while it would be a third for the Tunisians.Alexandria in Egypt hosts the first leg of the final on Friday with the return a week later.In the group stage of the tournament Ahly won 1-0 in Tunisia while it was goalless in Egypt.Al Ahly board member Khaled Mortagy told BBC sport that it is important
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah and former Black Stars skipper, Stephen Appiah have been named as ambassadors for the John Agyekum Kufuor Cup which is scheduled to come off on December 2 at the Baba Yara stadium.The JA Kufuor Cup will be contested by Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold Sporting Club as part of the 80th Birthday celebrations of ex-President, John Agyekum Kufuor on December 8.To celebrate the occasion, the JAK Foundation earlier this year launched a campaign dubbed Eighty
Ashanti regional rivals Asante Kotoko and AshantiGold are scheduled to square off on December 2 at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi but this time for a charitable cause as part of fundraising efforts for the foundation of former President John Agyekum Kufuor. The John Agyekum Kufuor (JAK) Foundation which seeks to raise GH¢80 million ($15 million) to commemorate the upcoming 80th birthday of former President Kufuor on December 8 has recruited the two regional rivals for a charitable
President of Fenerbahce SK Ali Koc has charged Andre Ayew to take responsibilities in Friday's Istanbul Derby clash Galatasaray.Ayew has been a key cog for the Yellow Canaries since joining on a season-long loan from English Championship side Swansea City, notching up two goals in six games.However, the club are currently enduring a turbulent campaign in the ongoing 2018/19 top-flight league season languishing at the 15th position on the league log with 9 points after ten
Asante Kotoko captain Amos Frimpong has indicated that their priority going to Africa is to get to the money zone before anything else.The Porcupine Warriors will represent Ghana in next year's CAF Confederation Cup by virtue of their MTN FA Cup triumph a year ago.They are yet to discover their preliminary stage opponent and ahead of the draw on Saturday, Amos is very hopeful of a successful campaign."We were very elated to have heard that we will be participating in the
Communications Director Asante Kotoko Sarfo Duku has revealed that all the 11 recruits were recommended by coach Charles Akunnor.The Porcupine Warriors bolstered their squad with 11 new players ahead of the CAF Confederations Cup.According to Mr Duku, all the signings were on the wanted list of the 44-year-old gaffer.“The list of 26 players made up of 11 new signings and 15 old players were all signings by the coach. He and his technical team recommended them,” Duku told Oyerepa
Communications Director Asante Kotoko Sarfo Duku has revealed that all the 11 recruits were recommended by coach Charles Akunnor.The Porcupine Warriors bolstered their squad with 11 new players ahead of the CAF Confederations Cup.According to Mr Duku, all the signings were on the wanted list of the 44-year-old gaffer.“The list of 26 players made up of 11 new signings and 15 old players were all signings by the coach. He and his technical team recommended them,” Duku told Oyerepa
Former West Brom striker Victor Anichebe has described ex-teammate Stephane Sessegnon as disgrace to African football after the Beninois midfielder failed to pay £10,000 he borrowed him.Anichebe posted this message on Instagram before deleting it.However, it was screen grabbed apparently before the post was taking off, it was saved and later circulated on social media.Anichebe, 30, claimed his ex team-mate owed him and now- Celtic midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu £10,000 each.In the
Sierra Leone captain Umaru Bangura says they the players are the ones suffering because of his country's current ban from international football.The suspension was imposed by world football's governing body, Fifa, because of third party interference in the running of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA).It led to Sierra Leone's Africa Cup of Nations back to back qualifiers with Ghana in October being cancelled."The suspension is affecting us the footballers
Sierra Leone captain Umaru Bangura says they the players are the ones suffering because of his country's current ban from international football.The suspension was imposed by world football's governing body, Fifa, because of third party interference in the running of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA).It led to Sierra Leone's Africa Cup of Nations back to back qualifiers with Ghana in October being cancelled."The suspension is affecting us the footballers
Asante Kotoko will know their opponent for the preliminary round of the 2018/19 Caf Confederation Cup on November 3 2018. This is after the continent's football governing body announced that the draw for next season's inter-clubs competitions will be held on Saturday.The draw will take place in Rabat, Morocco, during the meeting of the Ad hoc Committee of the CAF Interclubs.The draw for the preliminary rounds of the 2018/2019 @CAF_Online Interclubs will be held on Saturday,
Umar Basiru has become the ninth player to be transferred from WAFA SC to Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko. The midfielder penned a three-year contract with the Porcupine Warriors on Wednesday in Kumasi.Basiru has been included in Kotoko's 26-man squad for their 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup campaign.WAFA SC, formerly Gomoa Fetteh Feyenoord Academy, sold their former captain Jordan Opoku to Kotoko in 2006.Later, Harrison Afful joined and played for two seasons before
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan has hailed new coach C.K Akunor and promises the players will give their best as they attempt to win laurels for the club. C.K Akunor was named coach of the Porcupine Warriors last month, after signing a three year deal with the Reds.The 44 year old has been tasked to win a continental championship with the club and Felix Annan is hopeful they can achieve success together."He is doing a great job," Annan told Happy FM. "You know
UD Levante coach Paco Lopez has lamented on fouls against Raphael Dwamena in Copa Del Rey 1-1 draw with Lugo at the Anxo Carro on Tuesday.The Frogs were held by Segunda Division side Lugo in the round 16 stage of the Spanish Cup after Borja Mayoral cancelled out Cristian Herrera's 11th minute strike.But the result was not much of a concern to UD Levante coach, Paco Lopez than the persistent fouls on Dwamena by Lugo defenders which was condoned by the centre referee."They've
West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) have confirmed the transfer of midfielder Umar Bashiru to Asante Kotoko. The midfielder joined the Porcupine Warriors on Wednesday after completing the necessary formalities.Umar Bashiru has been included in Kotoko's 26 man list presented to the Confederations of African Football for the 2019 Confederations Cup.The midfielder joined WAFA in 2014 and served the club in the last four years.WAFA confirmed the transfer, wishing the midfielder
Nottingham Forest forward Gil Dias has earmarked English-born Ghanaian prodigy Arvin Appiah to become a top player for the club.The 17-year-old marked his Reds debut with a well-taken goal after coming off the subs' bench, to deliver one of few positives on a disappointing night against Burton Albion.Appiah made a big impact after coming on in the 84th minute and, after seeing him work on the training pitch every day, Dias believes there is plenty more to come from the winger,
Former Black Stars forward Augustine Arhinful says lessons must be learnt from the predicament of former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi, but calls on the public to desist from ridiculing him. Kwesi Nyantakyi was handed a life-time ban from all football related activities as well as a fine of 500,000 Swiss Francs, following the revelations of the Anas documentary.The 50 year old ex-CAF vice President's fall from the top to down has seen people make mockery out of his situation
Ghanaian striker Ahmed Said has again hit the back of the net for Hadjuk Split as they pipped HNK Sibenik in the Croatian Cup on Wednesday.Split were the bookies favourites to advance to the next round of the competition ahead of their clash against the second-tier side.But they were shocked after Mirko Ivanovski gave the hosts an unlikely lead on the 13th minute to send the home crowd into ecstasy.With the match looking to end in favour of Sibenik, Ahmed Said who salvaged a point
A source close to the family of Michael Essien has debunked claims that the former Ghana midfielder has split with his wife, Akosua Puni.Reports circulating have suggested that Akosua Puni left her matrimonial home because she could no longer bear her husband’s cheating nature.Akosua had on countless times claimed that Essien is very loyal.The reports also say their marriage collapsed after Gambian actress based in Ghana, Princess Shyngle, alleged that she dated the footballer
Ghana defender Harrison Afful believes Columbus Crew will achieve success over DC United in the first round of play-offs in the Major League Soccer. The two Eastern conference sides will square up tonight at the Audi Park in Washington with the former Esperance defender beaming with confidence ahead of the game."You know in soccer, one man can make change in the club," Afful said ahead of tonight's game. "We’re not going to put this in our heads. It’s about
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