Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah's contract has been extended for six months, ensuring he is in charge of the Black Stars until the end of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars trainer was angling for a two-year extension to his expiring contract but he has only being handed a six month deal until the end of the tournament in Egypt.The ex-defender's two-year contract expires next month but the Normalisation Committee of the GFA wants the coach's long-term future
Mybet.africa strongly believes: Ghana’s Kumasi Asante Kotoko will win and qualify to the group stage of the Caf Confederation come Sunday as they welcome their Cameroonian counterparts to the Bara Yara Stadium.With a high odds of 1.76 to 3.28 Kotoko is a clear favorite to seal through to the group stage of the competition. mybet.africa is offering a mouthwatering 5GHs refund on all Kotoko winner-bets should Kotoko draw or loss the match. Mybet.africa is the first bookmaker with
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has replied bullish Athletico Madrid fans with a quote from Chinese philosopher Lao Tsu following the club's elimination in the Copa del Rey. Thomas Partey was heavily criticised by the Rojiblancos fans after their 3-3 draw with Girona on Wednesday which led to their shock elimination from the competition.Fans of the Athletico Madrid blame Partey for not being defensive enough to prevent the build up to Girona's third goal.However, a philosophical
English giants Chelsea are set to make a last-minute attempt to keep Callum Hudson-Odoi at the club by offering him a bumper new deal.The 18 year old is desperate to join Bayern Munich this month, after they made a £35million for the English born Ghanaian.But according to the Daily Mail, the Blues are prepared to offer the England youth international a contract worth a minimum of £50,000-a-week to stay, rising to £70k if he meets certain targets.Currently, Hudson-Odoi takes in
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin is skeptical about Callum Hudson-Odoi's quality amidst transfer links with German giants Bayern Munich. The 18 year old looks likely to join the Bundesliga champions this month, having struggled for playing time under Maurizio Sarri.But Nevin, believes the winger is not good enough to make the switch to Munich.“You don’t get a special brief because you are born in a certain country and, clearly, he’s not good enough to walk into Bayern’s first
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will be sacked if he fails to lead the senior national team to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title, the chairman of the GFA Normalization Committee has warned.Dr Kofi Amoah says the caretaker committee has inserted the clause in the new contract of the Black Stars trainer revealing the former international defender will be shown the exit door if he fails to win the tournament to be held in Egypt in June.Appiah's contract with the Black Stars
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan says they will never turn their backs on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) even after the continental body's snub of SA’s bid to host the 2019 African Nations Cup.Egypt will host the 24-nation June 15 to July 13 event after beating South Africa‚ the only other nation in the running to host the event‚ by 16 votes to one with one abstention at a CAF executive committee meeting last week.‘‘We
The Normalisation Committee of Ghana Football has re-affirmed it's stance on the quick return of football in the country. In a statement released on the GFA website, the Normalisation Committee assured football loving fans that the game in returning soon with a novelty competition.The statement reads:The Normalisation Committee is leading the reemergence of domestic football, the game that so many fans have missed for months. The Normalisation Committee has decided to restart
Ghana international Emmanuel Boateng is set to miss Levante's La Liga clash with Real Valladolid after suffering an injury during the team's Copa del Rey match against Barcelona on Thursday. The 22-year-old sustained the knock as Levante lost 3-0 at the Camp Nou to exit the Cup competition 4-2 on aggregate.However, Levante manager Paco Lopez has ruled Boateng out of this weekend's clash against Valladolid."The injuries of Postigo and Boateng are muscular, it
Bayern Munich are confident of signing Callum Hudson-Odoi after the winger rejected Chelsea's latest contract offer. The 18-year-old has been the subject of four offers from Bayern Munich, the latest of which was worth £35m.But the Bundesliga giants could sign him on a free in 2020 if his contract impasse with Chelsea continues.The report claims the talented winger has told the club he has no plans to re-sign with them.The England U21 international has made just two
The chairman of the Ghana FA Normalization Committee has played down the ?31,850 ($6,500) monthly allowance he receives from FIFA, claiming it falls far below what he is capable of earning.Dr Kofi Amoah insists that the amount he receives can only be described as 'National Service' and he considers the job as a voluntary service he is delivering for the country.The four-member caretaker committee has come under fire for the money its receives monthly as the amount is
Chelsea hero Pat Nevin believes Callum is not yet good enough to walk into Bayern Munich’s first team and should be patient for his chance at Chelsea.Hudson-Odoi is understood to want to leave Chelsea this month over a perceived lack of chances in the first team.This season, Hudson-Odoi has made just 12 appearances for Chelsea and seen his friend Jadon Sancho flourish at Borussia Dortmund.Bayern have made a £35million bid for Hudson-Odoi but Chelsea are reluctant to sanction
The second half of the Turkish Super Lig starts on Friday night but without two Ghana international Asamoah Gyan and Isaac Sackey who are injured.Gyan, who plays Kayserispor, picked up an injury during the team’s mid-season training camp in Antalya.He has been ruled out for close to two weeks.Gyan's service will not be available when Kayserispor travel to Antalyaspor on Saturday.Analyspor midfielder Sackey is not available for selection in their match against Sivasspor on
A weekly look-ahead of Africans in Europe features three of West Africa’s rising stars in La Liga, Serie A, and the English Premier League: Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Thomas Partey & Kalidou Koulibaly.SpainGhana’s beloved son, Thomas Partey, is expected to continue where he left off for Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. Partey delivered 90 minutes of midfield steel in a thrilling 3-3 tie with Ginora last Monday.Elsewhere in Spain, Villarreal & Nigerian dribbling
New signing Samuel Inkoom played his first match for Dunav Rousse in their 2-0 win over Botev Vratza on Thursday in a friendly match.The goals were scored by Muhammad N'Diye in the 35th minute and Svilen Shterev four minutes later.Inkoom played in his favourite right back position for the Bulgarian side.The 29-year-old joined the club last Tuesday after successfully undergoing a medical with the side following the decision by the world governing body FIFA.He signed a six-month
Former Asante Kotoko management member Nana Yaw Owusu has advised the current administrators to devise strategies to maximum revenue at the gates during their CAF Confederation Cup tie against Coton Sport. ''The time has come for the management of Kotoko to sell advance tickets through popular radio stations in Kumasi and Accra, and also use the banks [as sales points] ahead of big matches to ensure that all tickets are well accounted for,'' Nana Yaw Owusu told
Ex-Egypt midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou has announced his retirement from the sport after glittering 17-year career.The 34-year-old said in a video message on his Facebook page said he already had plans to retire last summer but postponed his decision to help his club Ismaily in a "difficult time.""This is a very difficult decision … but I'm now retiring from football. I'm thanking all the Egyptian fans who stood by me," Abd-Rabou added."I hoped
Head coach of Hearts of Oak Kim Grant has set his sights on clinching the upcoming Normalisation Committee Special Competition.The Premier League Clubs and the Division One League clubs are expected to play in a Special Competition organised by the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana FA on February after series of meetings between the clubs and the Committee.According to Grant, the team's ambition is to win the competition which is set to commence from next month."There
Anderlecht could include Ghanaian striker Mohammed Dauda in their deal to sign Peter Zulj from Austrian side Sturm Graz.Dauda has been tipped to leave the Belgian giants in search of more game time.He managed just five league appearances in the first half of the season and wants regular senior team action.The 20-year-old joined Anderlecht in January 2017 and impressed hugely with the youth team before gaining promotion to the First team.Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem are said to be leading
Promising Ghanaian attacker Francis Atuahene is confident of making a huge impact at FC Dallas when the new Major League Soccer gets underway in March. Atuahene spent last season on loan at USL side OKC Energy and was reduced to just eight appearances due to injuries.He scored two goals as OKC finished 10th in the Western Conference with 43 points."Last year I struggled with a lot of injuries, had lot surgeries. But I am very healthy now, "Atuahene told reporters during
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