The Generation Amazing, Qatar-based international non-governmental organisation (NGO) in sports, has launched football development project at Sabon Zongo in Accra.The project is aimed at addressing social vices among the youth.Consequently, It has adopted Da Awatul Islamic and Laterbiokorshie Primary ‘2’ and ‘3’ schools for the start of its football training programme and appointed two coordinators for Generation Amazing Ghana,  Mr Ali Dogomina Dan-Maley for the men in

Ghana Legend Reverend Osei Kofi has cautioned the Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee to rescind it's decision on allowing the winners of the Special Competition to represent Ghana in Africa club competition for next season.As per the rules of CAF, the winner of the Premier League and that of the Association’s Competition be it FA Cup or otherwise would represent the country in Africa club competition.However, with the suspension of all competitions on the

Ghanaian attacker Latif Blessing has been nominated for the best player accolade following his performance during Los Angeles FC's 4-0 win over DC United in the Major League Soccer on Saturday.Despite not registering his name on the scoresheet, Blessing's display has earned him a place amongst the players who stood out during the match.The former Liberty Professionals star was reverted back to his midfield role and capped it with two assists.The Ghanaian has been nominated

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has been trolled after failing to make an appearance in Barcelona's crucial La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid on Saturday night. The forward was left on the bench as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the to 11 points after Suarez and Messi scored late goals to hand them a 2-0 victory.After the match, Boateng posted a picture of his teammates - celebrating a goal - on Instagram, congratulating them for the victory.He

The Normalisation Committee Special Cup match between Liberty Professionals and Ebusua Dwarfs at the Dansoman Carl Reindorf Park on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, was momentarily halted by a heard of sheep. Their presence on the pitch compelled referee Solomon Modey to halt play for about five minutes to allow for the sheep to be shepherded out of the pitch.Although in Ghana it is not uncommon to see stray animals all over, it is considered strange when such animals find their way unto

GHANASoccernet.com's African Football Expert Nuhu Adams reports on how Ghanaian players fared in the quarter-final stage of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup. CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUEMidfielder James Kotei lasted the entire duration for Tanzanian champions Simba SC when they were held to a 0-0 draw by giants TP Mazembe the quarter-finals first leg in Dar es Salaam on Saturday.Kwasi Asante and Nicholas Gyan did not make the match squad for the hosts.Horoya AC failed

Sekondi Hasaacas discontinued play against Skyy FC at the Saint Martin’s Anglican Park, Daboase due to they describe as ''strings of questionable refereeing decisions.'' This was a Week III fixture of the Division One League Special Competition.According to a Skyy FC report, a Hasaacas official head butted a referee and had to be sent off.Referee Josiah K. Ansah could not tolerate injury faking tactics adopted by Hasaacas after Skyy FC gifted them with an

Ex Hearts and Kotoko coach David Duncan has said that the current crop of players in the Black Stars, lack the experience of playing on the African continent which has hindered the country from annexing the AFCON title since 1982. According to the veteran coach the players who won the African Cup of Nations in 1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982 had the experience in playing on the continent as they were very familiar with the terrain and were also playing in their comfort zones,hence their

Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Michael Abu has joined Kenyan side Wazito FC on a short-term deal, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. Abu completed his move to the second-tier side over the weekend and is expected to make his debut in coming weeks.The former Ebusua Dwarfs shot stopper will have his contract extended if Wazito FC are able to secure promotion to the Kenya Premier League at the end of the season.Wazito FC are third on the Kenyan second-tier league standings

The Black Stars are set to be seeded for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations draw although CAF is yet to announce the pots for the event in Cairo on April 12.It is expected that CAF use a mixture of the March 2019 Fifa world rankings and recent performances in the Nations Cup to sort the teams into four lots.Pot 1 is likely to be made up of Egypt‚ Ghana‚ Tunisia‚ Ivory Coast‚ Cameroon and Senegal‚ while Pot 2 should be Morocco‚ Nigeria‚ the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)‚

Liberty Professionals coach Reginald Asante says the club has undergone massive revival after his side picked two wins on a row in the GFA Special competition. The Scientific Soccer lads defeated Inter Allies 2-1 at the Carl Reindorf Park on Sunday to add to the midweek victory hammering of Ebusua Dwarfs.A confident coach Asante said after the game, the team has been through some positive transformation and any club that visits the dreaded Carl Reindorf park will be silenced."I

Phoenix Rising star Solomon Asante has expressed disappointment in his side's goalless draw with Fresno in the United Soccer League. Asante, who lasted 82 minutes of the game saw his team miss opportunity to grab all three points after squandering numerous chances.“Hard to believe that Phoenix Rising drew last night at home.  Winning is our AIM. But the unexpected happened. We want to do more than this.  Thanks to the supporters,” he posted on Twitter.It was the four

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will attend the draw for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which will be held at the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx on 12 April, 2019.This has been confirmed by the head of the tournament organising committee, Mohamed Fadl."The tournament's logo will be unveiled on 30 April and I hope it won't be criticised for any reason, as fans always do with the same situations," Fadl told a television programme late Saturday."The draw ceremony

Maritzburg United goalkeeper Richard Ofori is mourning the death of his father Martin, aged 55.Mr Ofori died at Tarkwa-Bogoso in the Western Region after a short illness.His funeral and burial will take place in his hometown Aburi, Eastern Region, at a yet-to-be-announced date.He left behind 10 children- 8 boys and two girls.

Zambian giants Zesco United have officially written to Asante Kotoko inquiring for the availability of forward Sogne Yacouba. Zesco United have expressed interest in signing the Burkinabe attacker following his exploits in the CAF Confederation Cup.The club have asked the Porcupine Warriors to name a price for the striker, as they are eager to boost their squad for the Zambian Premier League.According to information reaching GHANASoccernet.com, management of Asante Kotoko will

Midfielder Samuel Darpoh has signed a three-year contract extension with Absa Premiership side AmaZulu. The new deal for the defensive midfielder takes effect from the beginning of next season.The 21-year-old has played 14 times for Usuthu this season."I feel so happy and privileged for extending my contract with the club that took care of me, a club that gave me a platform when I first arrived in South Africa," Darpoh said on the club's website."It’s with

Referee Theresa Bremansu says she was "beaten like an armed robber" in the Women's Special Competition first leg semi final between Prison Ladies and Ampem Darkoa at the Army Park in Sunyani. The referee was beaten to pulp by a Prison Ladies fan, she describes as wearing a black shirt and no one came to her rescue.Describing her ordeal on Asempa FM, the referee disclosed the team masseur of Prison Ladies told her she wished she was beaten to death."I was attacked

Techiman Eleven Wonders coach Enos Adepa has disclosed that his side weren't very prepared for the GFA Special Competition after falling to a big defeat to Asante Kotoko on Sunday. Eleven Wonders were hammered by the Porcupine Warriors 3-0 in Techiman, leaving them bottom of Group B with no points.According to the former Wa All Stars gaffer, the team had less time to prepare for the competition.“We are ready because we had to play, but we didn’t get good preparation,”

Assistant coach of Asante Kotoko Akakpo Patron insists the team is inspired by their ambitions to qualify for the CAF Champions League after the heavy win over Techiman XI Wonders in the GFA Special Competition. The Porcupine Warriors thrashed the home-side 3-0 to return to winning ways in Zone B of the competition.Winners of the tournament will represent Ghana in the CAF Champions League next season, and Akakpo Patron reveals his side is poised for another Africa inter-club competition.“The

Government of Ghana is expected to announce a special financial package for the Black Stars ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to staged in Egypt in June.The package, is expected to motivate the team to win the 2019 AFCON and end Ghana’s 37 year wait for a major title after last winning the Africa Cup title in 1982.The decision of the government to provide a special incentive for the team was reached after the President Nana Addo Dankwah Akuffo Addo met with Black Stars skipper