Asante Kotoko kit sponsors Strike representative, Ricardo Pereira Baptista has revealed that the Ghanian side is the first football club to reach a deal with his outfit.Speaking to FOX FM, the Strike official revealed his outfit are kitting national teams in Angola, Guinea Bissau, Zimbabwe as well as some clubs in the La Liga and Ligue 1 in the French top flight.Ricardo Pereira is currently with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi where he has delivered to the club first batch of sets of jerseys,
Ghana are undoubtedly one of the biggest names in African football both at club level and on the international scene. The Black Stars have a rich history in the Africa Cup of Nations having won the title on four occasions and finished runners-up five times.The Ghanaians are on the verge of qualifying for the 2019 AFCON in Cameroon. It will be their 22nd overall appearance in the continental showpiece and the eighth time in a row.Following the suspension of Sierra Leone, Ghana have
Canada coach Rhian Wilkinson is proud of the diversity and accomplishments of her Canadian team at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay.“It’s Canada in a nutshell isn’t it?” said Wilkinson, who won 181 caps for Canada as a player. “It’s what we pride ourselves in being — a team that represents many different faiths and ethnicities and people groups … I’m proud we’re a good representation of our country.”Exhibit No. 1 is 17-year-old Ghana-born
Black Stars B coach Maxwell Konadu has stated the need to have active football back in the country.The former Asante Kotoko gaffer led the Black Stars B for a friendly in Namibia which Ghana lost 4-1 on penalties after playing 1-1 in regulation time.The soft-spoken coach believes not playing active football in the country is affecting the local based players."We need to play football, we need to play our league and all the domestic competitions because the boys are just there
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila has joined his Red Star Belgrade teammates at training as they gear up for the UEFA Champions League clash against SS Napoli on Wednesday.Sumaila took part in his team's final training ahead of their trip to Latvia as they look to make a significant showing away from home.The former Mamelodi Sundowns guardsman was close to making his debut bow in the competition last month in the 4-0 loss against Liverpool after travelling with the team but was
Brave warrior Andre Ayew is the toast of the Turkish newspaper over his selfless act of continuing to play for giants Fenerbahce despite suffering a serious broken finger in their top-flight game over the weekend.The Ghana’s talisman Andre Ayew caught the headlines in Turkey after staying on the pitch with a broken for Fenerbache as they lost a 2-1 at Trabzonspor.Ayew suffered in the injury in the first half and the medical team led by Dr Burak immediately intervened and concluded
English born Ghanaian youngster Arvin Appiah was in top form on Monday evening as he inspired Nottingham Forrest U-23 to a thumping 3-0 win over Sheffield United. The winger scored a brace, the first from the spot on 31 minutes with his second coming just three minutes after the break.Substitute Kieran Hayes got the third goal with 10 minutes to end the game.The 18 year old lasted the entire duration for Nottingham Forrest.Appiah has made three appearances and scored three goals
Ghana FA technical director Francis Oti-Akenteng is under scathing attack to resign from the role amid allegations of favouritism and cronyism against his tenure.The veteran, who has been head of the Ghana Football Association technical directorate for more than a decade, appears to reached the tipping point.He has been accused of being the bane of coaching in the West African nation as pressure begins to mount on him to quit from his role.Several coaches have complained about the
The manager in charge of Strike Sports Wear in charge of Africa markets, Ricardo Jorge Pereira has arrived in Ghana on a working visit at new partners Asante Kotoko.Asante Kotoko have secured a three-year kit sponsorship deal with Portuguese sportswear manufacturers last month.Ricardo Jorge Pereira Baptista Da Piedade will interact with managers of the Porcupine Warriors and will use the opportunity to exploit the other areas of possible collaborations.The deal between Asante Kotoko
The Black Maidens will arrive in Accra on Wednesday morning after failing to qualify for the semifinals stage of the 2018 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup being staged in Uruguay.The national U17 female team were knocked out of the World Cup after losing 4-2 on penalties to Mexico on Sunday evening at the Estadio Charrua, Montevideo.The Ghanaian Delegation which is led by Mr Francis Oti Akenteng and Head Coach Evans Adotey left Montevideo, Uruguay on Monday afternoon to São Paulo where
Nigeria defender Onome Ebi has rubbished claims that the super Falcons side is an ageing side. The FC Minsk defender was addressing the media at the pre-match conference, where she took time to deal with the issue of the side being called an ageing team.According to the 35 year old, the senior national team has no age restrictions and if a player is 40 and can perform they are invited to the side."I want to comment on this issue that just was asked about our team being an
Medeama president Moses Armah has been honoured at the 18th Ghanaian-Canadian Achievement Award gala held in Toronto, Canada on Sunday. Photo credit: Medeamasc.com
Head coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Thomas Dennerby says his side are "relaxed" for the semi final clash against Cameroon at the Africa Women's Cup of Nations on Tuesday. The Champions are facing the side they beat to win the competition two years ago but despite the threat posed by the Indomitable Lionesses, Dennerby says they remain calm and ready for the game."It’s one of the games I am looking forward to as a coach of Super Falcons because of the
Deputy coach of Asante Kotoko Akakpo Patron has expressed his concern about the fitness of Sogne Yacouba ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.The goal poacher fell sick whiles on holidays in his home country, Burkina Faso, and has been on treatment since arriving in Kumasi last week.The 26-year-old has been cleared by the medical team of the club but yet to join his colleagues in training as they continue their preparations for the CAF second-tier club competition."He
Cameroon forward Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene is counting on the advantage of playing all their games in Accra ahead of the semi final against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. Onguene believes her side will benefit from the experience of being in Accra and playing all their games in the capital to avenge the defeat suffered at the hands of Nigeria two years ago at the Africa Women's Cup of Nations in Cameroon."There is no pressure on us going into the game tomorrow. I think
Medeama president Moses Armah has been honoured in Canada for his immense contribution to football in the West African nation.The highly-respected chief was among top personalities who have been honoured at the 18th Ghanaian-Canadian Achievements Award held in Toronto, Canada over the weekend.Mr Armah is a famous Ghanaian entrepreneur, business magnate and philanthropist who has carved a niche for himself in Ghana and Africa.Through the instrumentality of the club owner, Medeama,
The Indomitable Lionesses will play Nigeria in the semi-finals of the Africa Women Cup of Nations on Tuesday in a repeat of the 2016 and 2014 finals. It's an opportunity for Cameroon to gain a measure of revenge for past heartbreak at the continent's grandest stage.South Africa play Mali in the other semi after topping Group B with two wins and a draw.Nigeria's 6-0 rout over Equatorial Guinea has re-established their determination to bag a record-extending title,
Coach of the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon Joseph Ndoko says his side is ready to revenge the painful defeat suffered at the hands of Nigeria in the finals of the AWCON two years ago on home soil. The Super Falcons beat Cameroon in the finals two years ago and are set to face each other in the first semi finals of this year's Africa Women's Cup of Nations.And Cameroon coach, Joseph Ndoko reveals they are ready to hand Nigeria a bitter lesson."We have prepared
Eight Ghanaian players are tipped to play for their clubs in the 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary qualifying round which starts on Wednesday.GHANASoccernet.com African football expert Nuhu Adams has a lowdown on the players.Former Hearts of Oak duo Inusah Musah and Isaac Mensah could be in the Petro Atletico Luanda squad that will take on Botswanan side Orapa United.Nana Antwi Manu will be spearheading San Pedro's attack when they host Gambia Armed Forces in Ivory
Seven Ghanaian players are tipped to play for their clubs in the 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary qualifying round which starts on Wednesday.GHANASoccernet.com African football expert Nuhu Adams has a lowdown on the players.Former Hearts of Oak duo Inusah Musah and Isaac Mensah could be in the Petro Atletico Luanda squad that will take on Botswanan side Orapa United.Nana Antwi Manu will be spearheading San Pedro's attack when they host Gambia Armed Forces in Ivory
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