Mali made history by advancing to the semi-finals for the first time thanks to a 3-2 victory over Algeria on Friday at the Cape Coast Stadium. The Female Eagles needed two goals from substitute Fatoumata Diarra to achieve the great feat, their best ever outing in the history of the biennial championship since making their debut in 2002.The Malians made early incursions in the game as they were seeking for a win at all cost to cement their place in the last four.Winger Salimata
The Black Queens of Ghana have been eliminated from the ongoing Africa Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a pulsating 1-1 stalemate with Cameroon at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Queens were under severe pressure to win emphatically against the Cameroonians to enhance their chances of progressing to the next phase of the tournament but Christine Manie's penalty shattered Ghana’s hope of winning the trophy on home soil.Samira Suleiman and captain Elizabeth Addo were restored
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad was seen reciting the Qur'an as he sat in the mosque with his former Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi in Accra on Friday.Ahmad was meeting his former Vice President for the first time since the latter resigned from his position before he was banned by FIFA.Ahmad, also devout Muslim, was seen reciting the Quran was they waited for the Imam to delvier his sermon at the Friday prayers.
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad was mobbed in a mosque in Accra when he met his former Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi at the Cantonments Police Mosque during the Friday Jumuah prayers.Worshippers at the mosque wasted no time in reaching out for pictures with the two high profile personalities as they reached out for photos at the end of the prayers.The two Imams at the mosque took their time for photos with the duo before the public took turns to take pictures in what was the first appearance
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed his disappointment after hearing that former Ghana Football Association President, Kwesi Nyantakyi has been handed a lifetime football ban by FIFA.The former GFA boss was given a life ban by FIFA after allegedly taking bribe in the Anas Aremeyaw Anas 'Number 12' exposè that has uncovered the rot in Ghana football.Gyan says he was sad with Nyantakyi’s ban as he has close relationship with him.“I was very sad when I heard of
Executive Chairman, Dr. Kwame Kyei, has formed a five-member committee to settle the impasse at the supporters front over the National Circles Council elections.George Affum-Acheampong challenged, at a Kumasi High Court, the eligibility of the modalities for conducting NCC elections, and the validity of the constitution it relied on.Affum-Acheampong has withdrawn the case upon the intervention of the George Amoako-led management, and Dr. Kyei, acting on the powers of Life Patron,
Bayern Munich teenager Franck Evina says he chose to play for Cameroon over Germany because of his love for legendary forward Samuel Eto'o. Franck Evina, who was born in Yaounde-Cameroon was eligible to play for Germany after moving to the European country at a young age.However, after consulting Bayern coach Niko Kovac and his parents, he picked the five times African champions over the four times World Cup winners."It was never an easy decision choosing because both
Bayern Munich defender Jerome insists the Bavarians should not be written off the Bundesliga title race yet following their slip against Borrussia Dortmund. The German champions are trailing their rivals, Dortmund by seven points after just 11 games in the season.However, the Germany international belives Bayern Munich will bounce back strongly.“For a changing of the guard, BVB first has to win the championship by a wide margin for six or seven years consecutively. Or win games
Ghanaian midfielder Erixson Danso is reluctant to pen a new deal with Norwegian second-tier side Sandnes Ulf.Danso joined Sandnes on a one-year deal at the start of the just ended Norwegian soccer season.The 29-year-old instantly became a key cog for the Cuckoos, playing 26 times and scored 8 goals as the finished 10th on the standings.Following Danso's impressive outing last term, the club have opened talks with him to extend his stay but according to the club, the Aruba international
Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng is confident Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac will turn the tides around following a poor start to his career at the Bavaria. Bayern Munich are seven points behind leaders Burrossia Dortmund after 11 games in the Bundesliga, their worse start in three seasons.But Boateng, who played under Niko Kovac last season believes the ex-Frankfurt manager will come good as the season progresses."Just as the team is hovering and flying, it is hard for
Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso joined group training ahead of Deportivo Alaves' clash with Leganes in the La Liga on Friday. The midfielder, who returned to club duty with a knock following his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia has recovered fully and set to start against Leganes tonight.Wakaso, Antonio Sivera and Martín Agirregabiria were all injury doubt for Alaves but have been passed fit and could all start tonight.The Ghanaian helped
Thomas Partey a native of Krobo Odumase in the Eastern region of Ghana has indicated that he grew up from a poor family, but his father sold his stuff to see him through his football career at the developmental stages.Partey played for Tema Youth in Ghana, before was spotted by scouts, who facilitated his move to Spain.Thomas Partey has been a force to reckon with in midfield and this year he has emerged as one of the five African who have secured a place in the BBC African Footballer
Inter Milan left-back Kwadwo Asamoah is anticipating Frosinone to offer a tough test when the two sides clash in an Italian Serie A match on Saturday. Inter were hammered 5-1 by Atalanta before in the international break and they are expected to bounce back with a victory over struggling Frosinone this weekend.However, Asamoah has warned against complacency, insisting they cannot underestimate Frosinone, who are languishing in the relegation zone after 12 games.According to Asamoah,
Midfielder Rabiu Mohammed has suffered a collarbone injury that will rule him out until next season, according Anzhi Makhachkala press officer Sergei Rasulov.The 28-year-old defensive enforcer has been one of the standout performers despite the Dagestan-based outfit's underwhelming performance in the ongoing Russian Premier League.The former Evian Thornon Gilliard's midfielder will however be sidelined until 2019 after sustaining collarbone injury during the side's
Dutch-born Ghanaian youngster Lovette Felicia has started reaping the benefit of coach change at Dutch lower-tier side Voetbal Vereniging Sint Bavo after playing a starring role in their 2-0 win Scheveningen on Wednesday.The 23-year-old has been finding first team opportunities difficult to come by under coach Eric Meijers.But after the 55-year-old gaffer was fired last week over the side's poor form, Felicia was handed his first start in several months and excelled as the
Ghana midfielder Majeed Ashimeru visited the FC St Gallen Fanshop on Thursday to sign autographs for fans.Ashimeru was also involved in some photo shoots and videos for the club's communication division.The 20-year-old has been a shining light in the St Gallen line-up since joining this summer on a season-long loan move from Red Bull Salzburg.Ashimeru has been a talisman for the team who lie in fifth place on the table after 14 rounds of matches.The former WAFA player was invited
Ghana midfielder Majeed Ashimeru visited the FC St Gallen Fanshop on Thursday to sign autographs for fans.Ashimeru was also involved in some photo shoots and videos for the club's communication division.The 20-year-old has been a shining light in the St Gallen line-up since joining this summer on a season-long loan move from Red Bull Salzburg.Ashimeru has been a talisman for the team who lie in fifth place on the table after 14 rounds of matches.The former WAFA player was invited
Former Tottenham Hotspurs striker Mido has hailed CAF President Ahmad Ahmad for the crackdown on bad refereeing in Africa insisting, corrupt match officials have assisted undeserving clubs to win titles on the continent.Egypt legend says the Malagasy leader of Africa's football governing body must be supported in his campaign to weed out bad match officials, claiming they are wrecking the beauty of the game on the continent with intentional bad decisions.The striker, who also
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah will be delighted to work under Giuseppe Marotta again as the 61-year-old closes in on a switch to Inter Milan.Marotta operated as Juventus’ CEO for the past eight years and oversaw the club’s record run of seven successive Serie A titles.However, the shrewd football administrator decided to leave Turin in October and has been heavily linked with a surprise move to the Nerazzurri.Speaking to reporters of Sky Italia, Asamoah took the opportunity
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has implored the Black Queens to claim victory against Cameroon in today's (Friday) Africa Women's Cup of Nations tournament.The Queens are in a must win game with Cameroon if they are to progress to the next stage of the ongoing African Women's Championship.After playing two games and winning one and losing one it puts the Ghana team in a position where they have no other option but to win on Friday.Gyan, who was at the stadium to watch
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