CAF has launched an annual legends game that will coincide with the continent’s yearly flagship awards event.The concept was launched in Dakar on Sunday as part of the 2018 AITEO CAF Awards programme to be held in the Senegalese capital on Tuesday night.Some of Africa’s former top players like Senegal’s El-Hadji Diouf and Habib Beye, Mark Fish of South Africa, Nigerian superstar Kanu Nwakwo and Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o attended the unveiling.CAF Deputy General Secretary,

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Ahmad Ahmad have concluded a successful one-day official visit to Guinea ahead of the 2018 African Footballer of the Year Awards in Senegal on Tuesday.The Swiss decided to visit some African countries on his journey to the awards in Dakar and was joined by Africa's football leader as they inspected and discussed projects to put Guinea football back on track.They duo were joined by FIFA Council member Kabele Camara, FIFA Secretary

Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has emerged as a shock transfer target of Serie A giants AS Roma, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.AS Roma Sporting Director Monchi has identified the combative middle man as one of the possible signings this transfer window.Badu’s performance on loan at Turkish side Bursaspor last season- one goal, one assist in 19 appearances- convinced Monchi.However, the 28-year-old, is yet to play his first competitive match this term after

Ashantigold forward Saddick Adams has heaped praises on teammate Richard Djodi following his outstanding performance against Asante Kotoko in the JAK Cup match. Djodi scored for the miners as the game ended is a pulsating 1-1 draw after 120 minutes, but a winner could not be declared after organisers postponed the game to February 14th.Adams, who did not play a part in Sunday's game described Richard Djodi as the best "playmaker" in the country.‘’There is no

Two renowned media personalities, Isha Sesay and Aboubacry Ba have been named emcees for the Aiteo CAF Awards 2018 scheduled for the Centre international de conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) on Tuesday, 8 January 2019 in Dakar, Senegal.The duo will set the tone for the ceremony to be attended by the crème de la crème of football stakeholders on the continent, to celebrate key actors who distinguished themselves in their respective fields during the year under review.Sesay, an award

Ex-Black Queens captain Adjoa Bayor is among African football queens in Dakar, Senegal ahead of the 2018 AITEO CAF Awards.Bayor, 2010 African Women’s Footballer of the Year, was seen in the company of retired stars Mercy Akide, Perpetual Nkwocha just to mention a fewThe female queens visited the island of Gorée which lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar.The Heritage Centre was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast.All the stars have gathered in the Senegalese

Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to be handed Arjen Robben's number 10 jersey at Bayern Munich if he joins the club. German giants Bayern Munich have made two bids for the 18 year old, which has been rejected by Chelsea.But with Arjen Robben set to leave in the summer, the Ghanaian has been the Bavarians top target and according to reports Hudson-Odoi has agreed terms with the club.Hudson-Odoi starred in Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest over the

Italian Serie C side Virtus Entella have opened talks with Serie B side Salernitana to sign midfielder Moses Odjer.Entella want to sign the former Tema Youth captain on a short loan deal with an option to sign him permanently should they qualify to the second-tier.The 22-year-old has struggled for game time and managed just six appearances in the first half of the season.Odjer could be shipped out during this transfer window.He joined Catania after a stellar performance at the 2013

Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola has advised teenage sensation Callum Hudson-Odoi to remain calm and not feel threatened by the arrival of Christian Pulisic. Chelsea confirmed last Wednesday that they had agreed a €64 million deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Pulisic, who will spend the rest of the season in the Bundesliga before joining his new club in the summer.The announcement of Pulisic's signing has left many fans of the club wondering if there is a place

Head coach of Asante Kotoko C.K Akunnor says Sogne Yacouba will keep his place as the leading marksman for the side when they engage Coton Sport de Garoua in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup despite reports of gross indiscipline during their match against AshantiGold on Sunday.In the wake of the Porcupine Warriors 1-1 draw with regional rivals AshantiGold in the J.A Kufour Cup on Sunday, the Burkinabe forward was reported to have attacked Felix Annan after the goalkeeper

AshantiGold coach Svetislav Tanasijevic to leave for his native Serbia on Tuesday for a short break.GHANASoccernet.com understands the Serb will be away for ten days before rejoining the Miners.He is expected to return to the country on 20 January to resume his duties.AshantiGold have currently broken camp and will re-assemble on Thursday, 10 January, 2019 to prepare for the Betway Cup.Assistant coach Yakubu Mambo will take –charge of training in his absence.Tanasijevic was scheduled

Former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas has urged youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi to leave Chelsea and join Bayern Munich. Bayern had a £20million bid turned down and they have come back with a new £30m bid offer.Hudson-Odoi is stalling on a new contract after seeing his England youth team-mate Jadon Sancho thrive since joining Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City.BT Sport pundit Jenas has thrown his backing to the move and has told the 18-year-old to go."The fact the

Asante Kotoko coach C.K Akunnor has rendered an apology for his reaction in the aftermath of the J.A Kufour Cup match against AshantiGold on Sunday.The Porcupine Warriors gaffer gave a cutting retort to a journalist who questioned his playing style after 1-1 stalemate against their regional rivals at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.Asante Kotoko took the lead in the 57th minute through Emmanuel Gyamfi but the Miners leveled through Richard Djodi.In an interview with Kumasi-based Oyerepa

Right to Dream Academy have released a trailer of the documentary on graduate and FC Dallas striker Francis Atuahene. The short film titled A Dream Is Born will be premiered on Wednesday, January 9 2019.The film looks at Atuahene's journey from Techiman to becoming a professional athlete, representing FC Dallas in the Major League Soccer.The 22-year-old believes his story will serve as a motivation for people not give up on their dreams and work hard to achieve it.Below

Philanthropic Ghanaian midfielder, Edward Opoku who plays for Columbus Crew in the United States has given back to the community through his annual mini tournament hosted in Konongo-Odomasi in the Ashanti Region. The winger who had a breakthrough season with the Major League Soccer club last year was in the country for the Christmas festivities and took the opportunity to put smiles on the faces of young footballers.Opoku through his #BeHappy brand and Columbus Crew organised a

AshantiGold midfielder James Akaminko was named Man of the Match in the JA Kuffour Cup match against Asante Kotoko on Sunday. Akaminko put in impressive shift and was key man for the Miners who came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with the Porcupine Warriors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.He was singled out for praise by Kotoko coach CK Akunnor during his post-match interview.Akaminko was presented with flat screen television set.He is the junior brother of former Ghana international

AC Milan are interested in Alfred Duncan more than his US Sassuolo teammate Stefano Sensi.The links with Sensi have been known for some time, but his €25m price-tag has proved a problem, while the Neroverdi are not eager to release him mid-season either.According to Sportitalia, the Rossoneri are more likely to get a January deal for defensive midfielder Duncan.He would cost slightly less, around €20m, and is believed to be enthusiastic about the possible move to San Siro.Roma

Three Africa heads of states are expected to grace the CAF Africa Player of the year Awards in Senegal on Tuesday.The Presidents include Macky Sall of host country Senegal, Paul Kegame of Rwanda and former Player of the year and now President of Liberia, George Weah.Many other guests are scheduled to attend the ceremony including President Ahmad who will also meet at the presidential palace Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, and Fatma Samoura, FIFA General Secretary.Once again Mohamed

Chelsea are determined to hand Callum Hudson-Odoi a new contract amid interest from Bayern Munich, according to the Evening Standard.The Bavarian giants have had two offers for the 18-year-old rejected in recent weeks.It has been reported that the Bundesliga club have offered £30m, including various add-ons, for the England U21 international.With six first-team appearances under his belt this season, Hudson-Odoi is contemplating a move elsewhere.The Chelsea youth product has just

Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has disclosed he is ready to give performing local players the chance to make his squad for AFCON 2019. The former Khartoum El-Watani coach has been criticized for his continuous neglect of domestic players in his Black Stars call ups.But Appiah maintains players who ply their trade in the local leagues will have to earn their place in the team and he is ready to send performing players to the nations cup in 2019."I am aware the Normalisation