Head coach of Liberty Professional Reginald Asante says defender Michael Sefah is one of the best in Ghana and will be a jewel for the nation soon.The tall-tough-tackling defender has wasted little time in settling after joining the ambitious Dansoman-based club this season.Sefah featured for 90-minutes when the scientific soccer lads secured their 3rd victory in the Normalization Committee’s Special Competition, while playing at home against Dreams FC last Sunday.Of the six games

Multiple-award winner Samini will perform at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), on Saturday, May 11 on the 44th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards Night.The Afro-pop, Dancehall and Reggae artist joins a long list of elite performers, including Amakye Dede, Ramblers International Band, Kwabena Kwabena and many more to  perform at the awards in line with SWAG traditionSWAG President Kwabena Yeboah who is full of praise for Samini for his legendary status

Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee Spokesperson, Dan Kwaku Yeboah claims the referees have not been paid in the ongoing Special Competition after match day six because government is yet to release funds for them to be paid. The Special Competition is mainly sponsored by the government with a budget of $1.2 million.Reports indicates that the first trench of the money ($500,000) has been released to the Football Association which has been shared to the clubs as appearance

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the media accreditation process for the final tournament of the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 has been opened.The media accreditation process for the Total Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2019 opens from Tuesday, 23 April 2019 to Friday 31 May 2019.Media interested in covering the official draw and final tournament can apply for accreditation through the CAF Media Channel via www.cafonline.com. Approval to access

Uganda U-17 coach, Paa Kwesi Fabin has disclosed his reason for opting to coach youth teams rather than senior sides. According to the former Ghana U-17 team coach, football begins at the grassroots and it's always good to get it right even though he does not get the credit he deserves."I enjoy working on these youth projects because this is where football begins,' he told CAFonline.com."You need to polish these youngsters to become good players in the future.

Uganda U-17 coach, Paa Kwesi Fabin has disclosed his reason for opting to coach youth teams rather than senior sides. According to the former Ghana U-17 team coach, football begins at the grassroots and it's always good to get it right even though he does not get the credit he deserves."I enjoy working on these youth projects because this is where football begins,' he told CAFonline.com."You need to polish these youngsters to become good players in the future.

Ghana youth defender Yusif Abdul Razak has emerged on the radar of Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, according to reports. The former Black Starlets defender is reported to be a subject of interest for the Vitas, who have been monitoring him after undergoing trials with Danish side FC Midjtyland.Scouts from Vitesse have been impressed with the performances of the 17-year old, who was a key cog of coach Paa Kwesi Fabin's Black Starlets team that finished runners up at the AFCON U-17

Ghanaian youngster Abdul Halik Hudu scored his first goal for Swedish Superretan League side IK Frej in their win over Oster IF on Monday night. The former Inter Allies winger opened the scoring for the home side in the 35th minute as they went on to win 3-2, their first of the season.The 19-year old received a pass halfway way through goal and fired from range to beat the goalkeeper to open the scoring for his side.Osters IF forward Carl Johansson levelled things up before the

Michael Essien won his first match with  Azerbaijani side Sabail FC last week in the Premier League.The ex-Ghana international who has been signed a player-coach was an unused substitute in the 2-1 win at Sumqayit.Essien featured in their two previous matches in which the team lost and drew.Sabail FC are second bottom on the eight team table.

Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng has once again been dropped from the Barcelona match day squad as they face Deportivo Alaves tonight in the La Liga. The on-loan Sassuolo star was dropped by manager Ernesto Velverde for the third game running after missing the games against Manchester United at the Camp Nou and last week's clash with Real Sociedad.Ahead of tonight's game against Alaves, the manager named a strong 18 man squad without the Ghana international.Boateng's

Ghana forward Mahatma Otoo praised his Balikerspor teammates for their massive win over Kardemir Karabukspor in the Turkish second tier league on Monday evening. The former Hearts of Oak forward bagged a brace as they thrashed Karabukspor 7-1.“Massive victory today 7-1, Great team performance. Thanks be to God for my brace ????. Balikersirspor 7 vs Karabukspor 1. ??????????MO18??????????”, he posted on Social Media.The 27-year old scored in the 38th minute

Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso is poised for Deportivo Alaves' clash with table topper Barcelona in the La Liga on Monday night. The midfielder has been a regular feature for the El Glorrisso side, who are eyeing an European place finish following an impressive campaign.Alaves head into the game after a 2-2 draw with Real Valladolid on Friday.The White and Blues are currently eight on the La Liga table, with 46 points same as Atletic Bilbao.A win or draw will see them leapfrog

Information gathered by Finder Sports indicates that Asante Kotoko will send a petition to the Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports and Culture over the fine imposed on them by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the poor state of seats at the dug-out during their Confederation Cup campaign.Kotoko want managers of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, the National Sports Authority (NSA) to pay the fine as they are in charge of maintaining

  Jeffrey Schlupp’s Ghana team-mates have sent him well-wishes after he sustained an injury in a Premier League game against Manchester City which has ruled him out for the rest of the season.The 26-year old is likely to be out for up to three weeks according to club sources. His injury situation will also be a major headache for Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah who will hope the versatile player recovers in time for the tournament kicks off on June 21.Schlupp

Ashantigold forward Shafiu Mumuni insists their failure to adhere to coach Svetislav Taanasijevic's tactics was the reason for their defeat to Berekum Chelsea on Sunday. The Miners lost their second game of the GFA Special competition to the struggling Berekum Blues at the Golden City Park.After an impressive first half, the "Aboakese" lads looked jaded in the second half as Kwame Amoako's goal separated the two sides."We played according to the tactics

 As we race to the start of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, GHANAsoccenet brings to you a list of top performing Ghanaian players in Europe this season. All things being equal, a chuck of these players should make Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah’s final 23-man squad for the AFCON competition. Kwadwo Asamoah Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan)The Ghana and Inter Milan star has been one of the most consistent players in Europe this season. The 30-year old has featured in 31 matches

Former Ghana and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong says he might consider football management after his early retirement from the sport. Frimpong announced his retirement last month at age 27, following frustrations with injuries."With my next line of action, for now, I am just assessing what I can do," Frimpong told Y FM-Kumasi."I am still looking at some options - like coaching, like business."So for now, I don't really have a specific thing that I

Sekondi Hasaacas players have recorded a birthday message to the National Chief Imam of Ghana His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Nuhu Sharubutu who is 100 years old today. The messages were recorded in seven different languages to the leader of Muslims in the country.Dr. Nuhu Sharubutu earned a lot plaudits in the country after he visited the Christ the King Church in Accra.For many it was a mammoth display of religious tolerance. Happy Birthday Chief Imam!In 7 different languages,

WAFA midfielder Jamal Haruna was adjudged the best player on the pitch in their win over Hearts of Oak on Sunday in the GFA Special Competition. The sensational midfielder opened the scoring for the Academy Boys in the 3-2 victory over the Phobians at the Red Bull Arena in Sogakope.Jamal Haruna was a menace for the Phobians and was the most fouled player on the day.The youngster was put through on goal by a perfectly weighted pass from Daniel Lomotey and the midfielder dribbled

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey demonstrated his ability to switch positions in a game after he ended up playing three positions in Atletico Madrid's win over Eibar in the La Liga on Saturday. The 25-year old began the game playing at the base of the midfield before moving on to the role of a supporting striker, right behind Alvaro Morata.Before the game ended, the versatile midfield dynamo switched to the right side of midfield as the Rojiblancos secured a hard fought win