Leicester City head coach Claude Puel has confirmed defender Daniel Amartey has undergone a successful surgery on his ankle and is set to sit out of action for four months. The defender, 23, was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after twisting his left ankle in injury time of Leicester's 1-1 stalemate with West Ham last weekend.“Daniel has had surgery,” said Puel. “It was a success, but he will not be available normally for four months.“I was with sadness after
The "Retired Women National Footballers Association of Ghana (RWONFAG), has been inaugurated in Accra.The sole aim of the group, which has been in existence for four years, was to seek welfare of former female footballers in the country.Madam Anita Wiredu Mintah, Secretary of RWONFAG, who delivered a speech on behalf of Mrs. Mercy Tagoe Quarcoo, President of RWONFAG, who is on national duty with the BlackQueens in Zambia, said the formation of the association would help deal
The funeral of the Leicester City owner who died in a helicopter crash is to begin in Thailand on Saturday.Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died along with two members of his staff, the pilot and a passenger when the aircraft came down in a car park moments after taking off from the King Power Stadium.Details announced in Thailand said the ceremony would begin in the evening with Buddhist bathing rituals.Crash investigations are still taking place at the football ground.Nusara Suknamai,
Asante Kotoko have secured a three-year kit sponsorship deal with Portuguese sportswear manufacturer, Strike.The deal was sealed between management and representatives of the kits sponsor on Wednesday.The club would earn GH¢50, 000 for signing the partnership and stands to accrue more revenue from the sales of replica jerseys and paraphernalia to be brought down by the company.The sponsorship deal is the second to be secured by the George Amoako-led administration, having signed
Asante Kotoko are expected to set up camp in Takoradi on Monday ahead of their CAF Confederations Cup campaign.The Porcupine Warriors were given the green light by the GFA Normalisation Committee to represent Ghana in CAF inter-club competition next year after the 2017/18 season of the Ghana Premier League was suspended.Chief Executive Officer of the club, George Amoako has disclosed that coach C.K Akunnor and his charges will pitch camp in the Western Region on Monday for 10
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Nana Sam Brew Butler has called on Kwesi Nyantakyi's successor to take a cue from his FIFA life-time ban.The former 1st CAF Vice capo has been handed a life ban by the football world governing body, FIFA from all football-related activities after four months of investigations into a petition sent by Anas Aremeyaw Anas regarding Nyantakyi’s conduct in the Number 12 documentary.According to Butler, the next GFA boss should be transparent
Immediate-past Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye has described as 'lies' allegations he illegally paid out GH¢1.6 million to a contractor for the construction of a stadium in New Edubiase.The claim was made by his successor Isaac Asiamah in a written response to a question from the Member of Parliament for New Edubiase Mr George Oduro.Asiamah is suspicious because the amount in question-which was part payment- was not budgeted for.The Bureau of National Investigation
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have lined up a friendly game against Ebusua Dwarfs on Sunday at the Swedru Park. The Accra-based outfit have been engaged in low profile friendlies though there is uncertainty about the return of domestic football in Ghana.Hearts drew 1-1 with Dreams FC in a friendly match played at the Dawu Park last weekend.The former CAF Champions are still without a substantive head coach since the departure of Henry Wellington.????NEXT UP: Traditional
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations has activated the registration of its volunteer programme.The 11th edition of the tournament volunteer programme, is aimed at employing hundreds of Ghanaians in different phases including recruiting, selecting and training of volunteers in the two host cities – Accra and Cape Coast.A statement from the LOC, said the volunteers would provide support in areas such as ceremonies, transport, media, protocol,
National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag-bearer hopeful, Prof. Joshua Alabi has expressed his disappointment that has befallen former Ghana Football Association President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, but believes he should have vacated office when the applause was loudest.Kwesi Nyantakyi was banned for life and fined 500,000 Swizz Franc by the adjudicatory chamber of FIFA after four months of investigations into a petition sent by Anas Aremeyaw Anas regarding Nyantakyi’s conduct in the Number
Ghanaian forward Latif Blessing could not help Los Angeles achieve their target of winning the Major League League Soccer title following their 3-2 loss against Real Salt Late in the quarter finals stage of the playoffs.Real Salt Lake dominated the early minutes of the encounter and deservedly shot into the lead through Damir Kreilach on the 21st minute.Danilo da Silva pulled parity for Bob Bradley's side ten minutes later before Christian Ramirez in the 54th minute.But Real
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has revealed Albert Adomah is ready to to face Bolton Wanderers in the English Championship after recovering from injury.Adomah missed the Villans' last game against Queens Park Rangers after failing to recover in time from an injury picked up against Norwich City.The 30-year-old's recovery is a boost for the Birmingham-based club, who are hoping to return to winning ways, having lost their last two matches.“Albert has been back out on
Former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye is in hot waters for allegedly handing out GH¢ 1.6 million in cash as partial payment for the New Edubiase Sports Stadium.The Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) has initiated an investigation into the matter to ascertain the source of funding for the project.Current Minister Isaac Asiamah told Parliament on Thursday that the cash was handed to the contractor although it was not budgeted for.''Mr. Speaker, the funding of
Ghana midfielder Enoch Adu Kofi was sent off in AIK Stockholm 2-1 win over Ostersunds FK in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Thursday.AIK started the game on the back foot after Adu Kofi was given his marching orders with just four minutes on the clock for a dangerous tackle on midfielder Rewan Amin.Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Yellow and Black lads shot into the lead through Panajotis Dimitriadis on the 30th minute before Tarik Elyounoussi sealed the victory four minute
Duo Harrison Afful and Jonathan Mensah were named in the Columbus Crew starting XI line-up as they beat D.C. United 3-2 on penalties to reach the Eastern Conference semi-final.Afful, who provided a prosaic cross for Federico Higuain to nod home for a 2-1 lead, was replaced in injury time of extra time.Centre-back Mensah lasted the entire duration.Both teams played to a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes on Thursday night.As he did in Atlanta a year ago, Zack Steffen again played the hero,
Ghana winger Evans Mensah has expressed his delight after winning his third title with HJK Helsinki in the Finnish League.Mensah who joined the capital-based side two seasons ago from Inter Allies, has won the Finnish Veikkausliiga twice as well as the Finnish Cup.The Blue and White lads clinched their twelfth league title following a 4-0 victory at TPS Turku in their week 33 clash on Saturday."Winning trophies makes every footballer excited. I am happy to be one of the players
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