Asante Kotoko will face Cameroonian side Eding Sports in the preliminary round of the 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm.According to reports in Cameroon today, the 2016/2017 Ligue 1 champions have been given the nod to represent the country in CAF's second-tier competition after a meeting between the Normalization Committee and the clubs.Eding Sports were supposed to play Lion Blessé de Foutouni in the Cameroonian FA Cup final for the ticket.The
Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed his displeasure with calls for him to retire from the national team.Gyan, who is Ghana all-time leading scorer has been faced with criticism in recent time following his underwhelming performances for the Black Stars.Some members from the football fraternity has called for his retirement, claiming he has passed his prime after failing to hold down a regular playing spot at club side.However, the 33-year-old marksman is not bending to
Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has disclosed that amongst all the league league he played in, he enjoyed playing in the English Premier League.Sunderland broke their club transfer record in 2010 to sign the 33-year-old in excess of £13 million following his exploits in the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Ghana.Gyan went on to score 11 goals in 36 appearances for the Black Cats before making a shocking move to Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.Despite his short stay with the Birmingham-based
English Premier League side Chelsea are reportedly locked in contract talks with Callum Hudson-Odoi.Hudson-Odoi has made just two substitute appearances this season and the club are looking to loan him out in January.But first they want to tie down the talented winger to a new contract, according to The Sun.However, the report claims negotiations have stalled with Hudson-Odoi's representatives.A number of clubs, including Aston Villa, have shown an interest in the England-born
Leave Piazza Piccola on the via Giuseppe Mazzini side and visitors to Sassuolo have two options. They can go left and view Palazzo Ducale, the duke's palace, with its remarkable frescos and a fishpond that has to be seen to be believed. Or turn right for the Ezio Ricci stadium and see a "Prince" instead.A prince who would be king, judging by the title of the rap video Kevin-Prince Boateng dropped on Aug.16, the night before the Serie A season began. The video has
Mali defender Sebe Coulibaly says the team wants to make history by beating Algeria to make it to the semi finals of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations. The female Eagles have never progressed beyond the group stages of the competition, despite appearing at the tournament six times.Coulibaly believes it is time for the Les Aiglones to make it pass the group phase."We are putting all our concentration and attention on the next game. Our objective is to be victorious. The
Nigeria forward Francisca Ordega has outlined the Super Falcons ambitions in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations following their 4-0 win over Zambia on Wednesday.The Falcons were shocked by South Africa in the opening fixture of Group B of the tournament at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.But they redeemed their image with a 4-0 thrashing of Zambia in the second game on Wednesday.And Ordega, who registered her name on the score sheet against the Shepolopolo, assured that her teammates will
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is one of a plethora of attacking talents struggling to earn game time at Stamford Bridge.With the January window coming up, here's a look at seven Premier League and Championship clubs who could benefit from adding the highly rated England youngster to their ranks, at least on a temporary basis.7. SouthamptonMark Hughes' side desperately require an injection of attacking talent to their squad in January as they are currently the second
Hearts of Oak youth player, Moro Dungu, who passed on on Thursday will be buried today in Koforidua. The youngster, who was a member of the Auroras side passed on after a short illness and will be buried in the Eastern Regional capital, where he hails from.Moro Dungu is a Muslim and will be given the religious burial rights.The Phobians confirmed the news on their Twitter handle, sending condolences to the family of the youngster."It is with deepest regret and a collective
Black Queens second choice goalkeeper Nana Ama Asantewaa will replace Patricia Mantey between the sticks in Friday's crucial encounter against Cameroon in the ongoing Africa Women's Cup of Nations.Mantey has been undisputed starter for the Queens in the competition but the Immigration Ladies custodian will sit out of the game after aggravating an injury during Tuesday's game against Mali.The hosts desperately need to beat the Indomitable Lionesses at the Accra Sports
Black Queens winger Sherifatu Sumaila is confident the team will beat Cameroon on Friday in the final group A game at the Africa Women's Cup of Nations. The Black Queens need a win against the Indomitable Lionesses to enhance any chance of progress at the tournament after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mali on Tuesday.Ghana could qualify if they beat Cameroon and Mali loses to Algeria, but the winger insists they are focused on the game against Lionesses regardless of what happens
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says his career can be complete if he wins the elusive Africa Cup of Nations before hanging up his boots. The Kayserispor striker, who turned 33 on Thursday, has achieved a lot for himself including being Africa's leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.He is also Ghana's all-time top-scorer with 51 goals."I've achieved a lot personally but I want to win the AFCON trophy before I call it a day," Gyan told Kumasi-based FOX FM."I'll
Techiman City FC president Charles Kwadwo Ntim has warned the Normalisation Committee to double up their efforts or face the wrath of clubs. Ntim, affectionately called Mickey Charles, believes the Committee is doing very little to get football return in the country.''The honeymoon period for the Normalization Committee is past, so they should provide us with road maps. The Normalization Committee should lift up their game before some of us lose it. Because so far we
Black Queens coach Bashiru Hayford has urged Ghanaians not to write off his side ahead of the game against Cameroon in the Africa Women's Cup of Nations. Ghana faces an early exit from the tournament after losing to Mali in the second group game on Tuesday.Ahead of the game against the Indomitable Lionesses, the former Ashantigold coach has called on Ghanaians to show massive support to the team as they seek to qualify for the semi finals."It has not been easy since we
Al Ahly have deducted 100,000 Egyptian pounds (about US$ 5,600) from each player's salary after failing to progress to the quarter-finals of the Arab Champions League.The Egyptian giants were held to a 1-1 stalemate by United Arab Emirates' side Al Wasl in the second leg of the second round after a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Cairo weeks ago.The results see Al Ahly bow out of the competition which has led to the sacking of head coach Patrice Carteron.After the CAF Champions
Cameroon midfielder Raissa Tchuanyo says her side is very focused for the game against Ghana in the Africa Women's Cup of Nations on Friday. The Indomitable Lionesses lead group A after two wins in two games and a draw could see finish the group as leaders.But ahead of the game against Ghana, who could qualify if they beat the Cameroonians with Mali losing to Algeria, the midfielder revealed they won't be bothered by the permutations of the game as her her side are bent
Cameroon coach Joseph Brian doubts if the Black Queens have the firepower to throw spokes into their wheels in the final Group A match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday. The Indomitable Lionesses are top of the Group with two straight wins and need a point to seal their ticket.But defeat to the hosts by a wider margin could see them exit the tournament.Brian does not think Ghana have the wherewithal to punish his side.''If the Ghana team wanted to set fire to the
President of the Normalisation Committee, Dr. Kofi Amoah says his outfit are backing the Black Queens for success in tonight's must win game against Cameroon.Ghana's chances of progressing to the next stage of the competition hangs on a thread after the 2-1 defeat to Mali on Tuesday.Ahead of the game against the indomitable lioness, Dr. Kofi Amoah is confident the Black Queens can rescue the host and win dream.“It is surely not over yet and I believe they can rescue
Frenchman Patrice Carteron has been sacked as the head coach of Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC following a bizarre exit from the Arab Champions League.The decision was taken by the club's board of directors headed by President Mahmoud El Khatib few hours after being eliminated from the Arab championship.Al Ahly drew 1-1 with United Arab Emirates side Al Wasl in the second leg of the second round on Thursday.The first leg ended 2-2 weeks ago in Cairo.Al Wasl progressed to the quarter-finals
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