The former Disciplinary Committee chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Prosper Harrison Addo has threatened to write to FIFA if the Normalisation Committee allows the Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) to appoint referees for its upcoming specially-organized competition.The Normalisation Committee was brought in as an interim body to reform football in the country after the nation’s football governing body was dissolved by government in the wake of the Anas Number
Karionbangi Sharks coach William Muluya has named an 18-man squad to face Asante Kotoko on Saturday in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup first qualifying round return leg clash.Muluya has included striker Sydney Lokale who has made a return injury from injury.The Kenyan side are seeking to knock out the Ghanaian giants after a first leg 0-0 draw last week at the Kasarani Stadium.The match will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.Karionbangi Sharks squad: Brian Bwire, Gad Matthews,
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has proven beyond reasonable doubt that he is a huge fan of Stonebwoy after jamming to his latest Kpoo K3k3 banger.On the night when he was honoured for his landmark 100th appearance for Spanish side Atletico Madrid, Partey decided to share the glory with Stonebwoy's 'Tomorrow' track.Stonebwoy released a new joint last week which features Darkovibes, Kelvynboy and Kwesi Arthur which is currently breaking bounds into the international
Head coach of Kenyan side Kariobangi Sharks believes Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko are under pressure ahead of the second leg clash in the CAF Confederations Cup in Kumasi. Despite a barren first leg game in Nairobi, Muluya is confident Sharks can upset the Porcupine Warriors in Ghana.“Playing away is better, the home team will be under pressure and that might work for us. We are aiming at getting a win, a very possible thing; we played well at home, the only undoing was not
Hearts of Oak have handed players of the club a two week break due to the Christmas festivities. The Phobians have been in camp for the past two months despite the lack of competitive football in the country.Technical Director of the club Kim Grant has handed the players a 14 day break ahead of the return of a novelty championship in January.Last Sunday the Accra based club defeated Medeama SC in a friendly to record new coach Kim Grant's first win at the helm of affairs.The
Christian Atsu and his Newcastle United teammates visited local hospitals on Tuesday to spread some festive cheer to poorly youngsters.The Magpies went to the children's wards at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary and the Freeman Hospital to meet youngsters, pose for photographs, sign autographs and hand over presents.They were joined by players from the club's under-23 squad and Newcastle United Women Football Club.
Ghanaian prodigy Jeremy Doku reportedly twice came close to joining Liverpool, both in January and in the summer.According to Sport/Foot, via Sport Witness, the 16-year-old had been watched by Jurgen Klopp and a transfer was all but done.At the eleventh hour, however, Anderlecht owner Marc Coucke stepped in and prevented it from happening.The report states that Coucke offered Doku an improved contract with the Belgian giants, especially by the club’s standards.He persuaded the
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have completed the construction of their second training pitch at the Adako Jachie complex. Works began on the second pitch following the appointment of Dr. Kwame Kyei as Executive chairman of the club.The astute business man is bent on building more infrastructures at the club and it is reported that a 40,000 seater capacity stadium is part of his objectives at the club.The competition of the project is seen as a tremenduos achievement by the chairman.BELOW
Ghana forward Majeed Waris was on target for FC Nantes in their 2-1 defeat against Rennes in the French Cup at the Roazhon Park on Wednesday evening.Following a cagey first half, Waris scored the opener with a beautiful strike for the Canaries on the 49th minute but Edson Mexer restored parity on the hour mark.Rennes secured victory courtesy a late goal from French defender Damien Da Silva.Waris enjoyed the full duration of the match with his compatriot Enoch Kwarteng.He has scored
Ghana forward Majeed Waris was on target for FC Nantes in their 2-1 defeat against Rennes in the French Cup at the Roazhon Park on Wednesday evening.Following a cagey first half, Waris scored the opener with a beautiful strike for the Canaries on the 49th minute but Edson Mexer restored parity on the hour mark.Rennes secured victory courtesy a late goal from French defender Damien Da Silva.Waris enjoyed the full duration of the match with his compatriot Enoch Kwarteng.He has scored
Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo believes there will be 'sane football administration' in the country after the Anas expose.In June this year, a documentary by famed journalist Anas Armeyaw Anas revealed corruption in football in the country.Some officials and referees were captured on camera taking bribes to influence matches.Government immediately shut down the Ghana Football Association and declared the secretariat a crime scene.Later, moves to liquidate
The Professional Football Association of Ghana (PFAG) have welcomed the Normalisation Committee's decision to organise a competition in January for clubs in the country. Football in the country was halted following the revelations of the Anas documentary dubbed number 12 in June, which saw many match officials and members of the former Football Association involved in bribery and corruption practices.Following the announcement of the return of competitive football by the
Ghana right back Phil Ofosu-Ayeh has rejoined his Hansa Rostock teammates in training after nearly two months on the treatment table.Ofosu-Ayeh has been sidelined since suffering an injury in his side's 3-1 win over Fortuna Köln on October 27.The Ghana right-back, who joined the Hanseaten from English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan, trained with his teammates on Wednesday and could make a return to the squad this weekend when Hansa Rostock host Energie
Philadelphia Union forward David Accam has called on the handlers of the Black Stars to invite only in-form players to the senior national team. According to the winger, who last played for the senior national team in 2017, call ups should be based on the form of players and not favour.“I think they should invite players when they are on form, because that is when they player can give his best to the team,” he spoke in an interview on GH One TV“Every player will like to play
Ghanaian forward Sadat Karim is hoping to help his new club Halmstad BK to qualify to the Swedish top-flight league.Karim joined HBK on a two-year deal as a free agent after leaving Landskrona Bois at the end of the just-ended season.The 27-year-old has already set a target of helping the club win promotion to the Allsvenskan.“I will work hard to make sure that the club goes up to Allsvenskan. It’s the biggest goal,” he said.The former Hearts of Oak striker, scored 11 goals,
Ghana Premier League side Ashantigold have unveiled new kit sponsors "Pokoo" sports wear ahead of their J.A. Kuffour Cup game. The former Ghana Premier League champions join Hearts of Oak and Asante as clubs to have new kit sponsors in recent times.The Aboakese lads were previously kitted by Mayniak Sports wear but the relationship between the two parties has ended.The Obuasi based club took to social media to announce their new sponsors.The club posted on Twitter," Introducing
Ghanaian forward Joe Dodoo is confident of making a quick return from injury after limping off in Blackpool's FA Cup win over Sollihul Moors. The winger, who is on a season long loan from Rangers had scored before he was replaced following the injury he picked in the 3-2 win.Despite the disappointment, the former Leicester City forward hopes to make a quick return from injury."Good win. Onto the next round. Disappointing to go off injured but will be back soon.,"
Philadelphia Union forward David Accam has expressed disappointment over his failed move to Stoke City in 2016. The Ghana international came close joining the English club after they showed interest in the speedster when he was playing for Chicago Fire. Accam had successfully trained with Stoke for a week during the MLS offseason.However, Chicago Fire chose to trade him to Philadelphia Union leaving the winger a frustrated figure.“I was close to joining them, I trained with them
Ghana U-23 captain Isaac Twum has stated his side will avoid complacency ahead of the second leg clash against Togo in the AFCON U-23 qualifiers. The Black Meteors travel to Lome with a huge advantage after thumping neigbours Togo 5-1 in Kumasi on Tuesday.Despite the big win in midweek, the IK Start midfielder insists his side will eschew complacency as they set sight on qualifying for the AFCON U-23 championship in Togo next year.“I believe we did very well if you look at the
Ghanaian forward Caleb Ekuban Ekuban bagged a brace on Tuesday evening as Trabzonspor annihilate Sivas Beldiyespor 5-0 to progress to the next stage of the Turkish Cup.The on-loan Leeds forward has been in top form in recent games and began the game against Sivas in an explosive manner after he scored just 17 minutes into the match.Ekuban added his second on the night and Trabzonspor's third in the 35 minute as the Super Lig side went into the break with a comfortable lead, Batuhan
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