South Africa Banyana Banyana forward Chrestinah Kgatlana has been named best player of the Total Africa Women's Cup of Nations 2018, Ghana.Kgatlana's impressive start of the tournament was widely captured as she progressed to the finals of the tournament, scoring five goals with three assist as Desiree Ellis' charges finished second of the competition after losing 4-3 on penalties to the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the final.She scored 4 goals in the group phase of
Nigeria defied plucky South Africa 4-3 on penalties to defend their Africa Women's Cup of Nations title on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium. Both played out a thrilling 0-0 draw after extra-time with some scoring chances created by the two teams but struggling to find the back of the net.The Super Falcons recovered from the first miss to convert the remaining four while Banyana Banyana went on to miss three more to give Nigeria a record extending 11th African title.Reigning
Ghana defender Jeffrey Schlupp made a brief appearance for Crystal Palace as they ended a run of eight games without a win with a 2-0 victory over Burnley.James McArthur gave Palace the lead in the 16th minute with a left-footed cross that evaded everyone and went in off the far post and, after the hosts bombarded the Burnley goal without success for much of the second half, Townsend found the top corner with a thumping strike on the 77th to make sure of the points at Selhurst Park.Schlupp
Head coach of South Africa women's football team, Desiree Ellis has set sights on winning the trophy as she leads her team to the final of the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations after beating Mali in the semi-finals.Banyana Banyana made history on Tuesday by qualifying to FIFA Women's World Cup to be staged in France next year.Coach Ellis and her charges will face Nigeria for the second time in the competition, with the Super Falcons hoping to retain the title they
Budding Ghanaian forward Daniel Agyei scored his ninth of the season for Burnley U23 in their draw with West Brom on Friday.The Clarets extended their unbeaten streak to eight after holding the young Baggies to a 2-2 stalemate at the Hednesford Town's Keys Park.Burnley took the lead with 25 minutes played, as Marley Blair curled home a delightful effort.However, the Baggies levelled just minutes later through Rakeem Harper.And it was the home side that struck again in the 65th
Colorado Rapids have exercised contract option to retain Ghanaian midfielder Bismark Adjei-Boateng for the 2019 Major League Soccer season.Adjei-Boateng has been an instrumental figure for the Rapids since joining from Manchester City in 2016.The 24-year-old was one of 14 players who the club have exercised the option to extend their contracts for the 2019 campaign.Goalkeepers: Tim Howard and Zac MacMathDefenders: Kortne Ford, Marlon Hairston, Axel Sjöberg, Tommy Smith, Sam
Ghanaian midfielder Yaw Yeboah has clinched another Man-of-the-Match accolade after his impressive performance for CD Numancia against Real Mallorca in the Spanish Segunda Division.Yeboah has been a key cog for the Soria-based side since joining from Manchester City in the summer.The 21-year-old's scintillating performances have earned him two man-of-the-match accolades despite his side's struggle in the campaign.The former Ghana youth star kept up his form during Aritz
Cameroon forward Gaelle Enganamouit says she has nothing offensive against the mob that attacked her family home.Mob vandalized Gaelle Enganamouit's family house in Yaounde over the week after missing a penalty against the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the semi finals, losing 4-2."I understand how people look up to my standing but will be back to my best soonest"I know what they want but they need to understand everything is not how we planned it"."God has
President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, has wished Banyana Banyana well as they face Nigeria in the final of the 2018 Women's Cup of Nations.Speaking to the squad last night on a live video call from the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he is leading a South African delegation, South Africa's Number One Citizen said he was proud of what Banyana Banyana had done. He congratulated the team on qualifying for their maiden FIFA
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko has refuted reports that there is disunity amongst their management team.Reports were widespread in the media this week of a supposed rift among members of management with some quarters suggesting that Mr George Amoakoh, the Chief Executive Officer, has threatened to resign if things did not change.On Friday, the Porcupine Warriors management, in a release signed by Director of Communications, Samuel Sarfo Duku (Esq), said there were
The starlet used the Europa League to show his manager that he can produce at senior level, after dominating academy football in England.Before Thursday's clash with PAOK, Callum Hudson-Odoi had played just 35 minutes for the Chelsea first team this season. But after completing 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge, the England youth international is unlikely to have to wait long for his next appearance.Played in by Cesc Fabregas as the clock ticked past the hour mark at Stamford Bridge,
Kim Grant took charge of his first training session as Hearts of Oak coach at Pobiman on Saturday morning.Grant, who was appointed last month but mandated officially begun today, wasted no time in getting down to work with his new players.He was until recently the technical director of fellow Ghana Premier League side Elmina Sharks.He was also technical director for Cape-Coast based Ghana Premier League side Ebusua DwarfsThe 46-year-old former Charlton Athletic striker is expected
Former Ghana international Kim Grant has begun working as a head coach of giants Heart of Oak.Grant, who doubles as director of football, surprised his first training session at Pobiman on Saturday morning.He was appointed to replace Seth Hoffman on November 8 and has been tasked to restore the club back to its glory days which saw them conquer Ghana and Africa.Grant was until recently the technical director of fellow Ghana Premier League side Elmina Sharks.He was also technical
One of the few rising young talents campaigning in the European league today is Serchim Richard Junior.The hugely endowed 'goal-scoring machine' may not be a household name yet, but could very soon mushroom into a player of the first water, given his string of imposing performances on the lush field.Junior, who played for R-Stake, an Accra second division side, now features for Belgian side Kon. Sv Vlug Vooruit in the Voetbal Vlaanderen (second tier league) - where he
Medeama SC goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi is looking forward to been considered for the Black Stars B number one spot.Antwi was between the sticks for the Black Stars in their international friendly encounter against Namibia which they lost 4-1 on penalties after playing 1-1 in regulation time.The former Asante Kotoko custodian believes he can become the Stars number one goalkeeper if given the opportunity."Always am ready to help my country when invited to camp"I feel happy
Defending champions Super Falcons will be gunning for a ninth Africa Women's Cup of Nations today against the team who stunned them in the group stage Banyana Banyana of South Africa.This will be a repeat of the 2000 final, which Nigeria won 2-0 in Johannesburg.Coach Thomas Dennerby and captain Onome Ebi have spoken of high level of motivation and determination in the team to extend their domination of the continental championship.In 20 years of its existence, champions Nigeria
Black Maidens captain Mukarama Abdulai speaks about her rise to stardom-at least for now- after displaying rich goal scoring at the 2018 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay. The Northern Ladies expressed gratitude to her brother (a footballer) who motivated her and convinced their mother to allow her play football.Abdulai banged in seven goals in four matches at the World Cup and that has made her sought-after.In the qualifiers, she netted a whopping 12 goals.Watch Mukarama
Ghanaian striker Caleb Ekuban has been granted permission by Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor to travel to Italy to mourn the death of his mother.Mrs. Sabina Amissah Ekuban is reported to have died on Wednesday night after a short illness in Verona.Trabzonspor issued an official statement expressing their sadness and their effort to let the striker be in Italy.The club stated: ''We have learned with great sadness that our football player Caleb Ansah Ekuban’s mother,
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