Angola have won the 2018 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, beating Turkey 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out in Sunday's final.The match ended 0-0 after normal time, and the deadlock could not be broken in extra-time.The deciding shoot-out proved just as tense with both teams scoring from their first four penalties.At 4-4, Angola's goalkeeper, Jesus, made a crucial save to deny Turkey.The African team, who finished as runners-up at the last World Cup, sealed their championship
A newly-unveiled statue of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has left puzzled fans scratching their heads, while others ridiculed the artwork.The sculpture of the Egypt international, which was shown at the World Youth Forum in his native country's Sharm el-Sheikh, comes after a bust of Cristiano Ronaldo was widely mocked.A statue of Cristiano Ronaldo previously attracted social media ridiculeIt depicts Salah with his arms spread out in celebration, smiling and looking up into
Division One League side Nea Salamina have appointed Emmanuel Bortey as the club's Accra representative and Communications Director.In a statement released by the club confirms his appointment which starts with immediate effect.“We wish to announce to the football fraternity and general public of our new appointment of our Accra Rep/Communication Director of the club (Nea Salamina).Mr. Emmanuel Bortey (Capito) has been appointed the positions above with immediate effect.He
Former Ghana Under-17 female winger Laadi Issaka has been crowned the best offensive player in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in the USA.Issaka, 19, grabbed 20 goals and provided seven assists.The Ghanaian youngster was among five players recognized by the team.She was part of Ghana's Black Maidens team that participated in the 2014 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica.She secured an educational scholarship at the Mississippi Valley State following her
Ghanaian defender Abraham Frimpong returned from a long injury layoff to cameo for Ferencvaros as they defeated MTK Budapest 2-0 in the Hungarian top-flight league.The silky guardsman has been sidelined since suffering a head injury in Ferencvaros 4-1 victory over MTK in the first round of the Hungarian elite league in July.Frimpong consequently missed ten league games and two cup games as the the Green and White lads continue to soar high in the Hungarian league table.Ironically,
Head coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Thomas Dennerby says qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup next year is the country's primary agenda. The defending champions head to Ghana as favourites to win the competition, but Dennerby has his sights set on World Cup qualification before the title."Our ambition is to win the tournament but importantly to secure our ticket to the 2019 World Cup in France. Of course, we know it is never going to be easy because
Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan has expressed excitement after returning from injury to help Sassuolo defeat Chievo Verona in the serie A on Sunday.The former Ghana U-20 star featured in his first game since picking an injury against Empoli and was pivotal in the Novredi's 2-0 win over Chievo.After the game the 25 year old posted on his official twitter handle, “Feels good to be back in action but mostly for the win we have been looking up to Sassuolo."The midfielder's
The categories for the CAF Awards 2018 have been concluded after a meeting by the Organising Committee for the event in Dakar, Senegal last week. They are as follows; 1. African Player of the Year2. Women’s Player of the Year3. Youth Player of the Year4. Men’s Coach of the Year5. Women’s Coach of the Year6. Men’s National Team of the Year7. Women’s National Team of the Year8. Goal of the Year9. Africa Finest XI10. Ydnekatchew Tessema Trophy for the Federation President
Football Kenya Federation has waived gate charges for the upcoming international friendly match pitting the Kenya women national football team, the Harambee Starlets, against their Ghanaian counterparts, the Black Queens.Set to be played on Wednesday November 7, 2018, at the MISC Kasarani starting at 4 pm, the match will be the first high profile friendly for the Starlets since the team kicked off preparations for the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations, set to be held in Ghana
Ghanaian defender Vincent Atingah wants to play for German side Schalke 04.The 25-year-old, who plays for Albanian side KF Tirana, wants to feature for his dream club in future.”I really admire Schalke 04,” said Atingah. ”I have been following the team since I was young and I seriously want to play for the club in future when the opportunity comes," he told sportsworldghana.com”Both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are big clubs with great history but personally
Top Ghanaian club officials have been denied USA entry visas for the 2018 Soccerex seminar in Miami. Top officials from Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko as well as Dreams FC and other clubs have been denied the chance network with global players.It's a massive blow to the local clubs, who were seeking to take advantage of the seminar for commercial, networking and learning opportunities.Vice-president of the Ghana MTN FA Cup Kofi Poku, who has closed ties with the annual Soccerex
Ghana defender Daniel Opare suffered an injury for Royal Antwerp in their 2-0 win over Standard Liege in the Belgian Jupilar Pro League on Sunday.Opare was one of the experienced players counted on by coach Laszlo Boloni ahead of the crucial clash against his former side, Standard Liege at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne.However, the luck was on the Ghanaian side as he sustained an injury with just 13 minutes on the clock before being replaced by Portuguese youngster Aurelio Buta.The
Leicester City are among THREE English clubs keeping tabs on in-form Nordsjaelland forward Godsway Donyoh, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.Scouts of the Foxes as well as Everton and Bournemouth have watched the Ghanaian in the Danish Superliga this season.The 24-year-old is on cloud nine in Denmark where he has impressed heavily for the top-flight side.The hugely talented Ghanaian forward, who has renewed his deal with Nordsjaelland, has scored seven goals in 9 appearances for
Ghanaian forward Samuel Tetteh is delighted with his goal for LASK Linz in their 3-0 win over Rheindorf Altach in the Austrian Cup on his return to action.The youngster climbed off the bench to net the third goal after 17 minutes to complete the rout.And the Ghanaian admits his side must continue to believe if they are to clinch the Austrian Cup crown."I do not care, if you want to win the cup, you have to beat everyone anyway."Tetteh recently underwent a meniscus operation
Metz defender John Boye says language has accounted for his perfect partnership with Zambian Stoppila Sunzu.Boye, 31, has formed a deadly partnership at the back for the French second-tier this season.The defensive pair have been instrumental in the driving force of the team since the start of the new season.And the Ghanaian has revealed perfect communication as the reason for their formidable partnership at the back."We get along very well," says the former Rennais. "Even
Royal Antwerp defender Daniel Opare says his side's 2-0 win over former club Standard Liège remains special to him.The 28-year-old was replaced after just 13 minutes as the visitors strolled to the win at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne.The Ghanaian was thrown into the hat for the first time after a long absence.And Opare, who spent four seasons at Standard Liège, says the win remains special for him. "We played a very strong first half, but then we get two penalties
Ghana forward Andre Ayew was caught in a fracas during Fenerbahce 2-2 draw with Galatasaray in the Istanbul derby on Friday.Fenerbahce's poor start to the Turkish Supaliga continued on Friday against their sworn adversaries after Ryan Donk and Martin Linnes handed them the lead before two late strikes from Mathieu Valbuena and Jailson saw the atmosphere change dramatically.After the end of the game, a mass brawl marred erupted following Jailson's late equalizer, whose
Metz defender John Boye has been left heartbroken after his side suffered Coupe de la Lique elimination against Amiens SC.The French Lique 2 leaders lost 2-1 at top-flight side Amiens SC to exit the competition last week.And the Ghanaian has expressed his regrets after bowing out."We had multiple opportunities to make the match easier. We could have won and therefore qualify, "he regrets."In the first half, we probably lacked aggressiveness. But after the break,
Midfielder Priscilla Okyere has joined her international teammates at their camping base in Nairobi for Wednesday's friendly against Harambee Starlets. The ZFK Spartak Subotica player has checked in at the Sunstar Hotel in the capital ahead of the pre-2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations in Ghana.Okyere signed off with a goal and an assist in their 7-0 win as ZFK Spartak Subotica jumped to the summit of the table.Ghana's friendly against the Harambee Starlets will
Ghana defender John Boye has explained the reasons for joining French second-tier side Metz despite receiving big offers.The 31-year-old sealed a two-year contract with the Ligue 2 side in the summer this year.The Ghanaian has revealed he joined the side to reunite with manager Frederic Antonetti who coached him at Rennes before he moved to Turkey."He is a very good coach. He is very strong tactically and he knows how to go developing young players.",His decision to
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