The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached a deal with Continental Tires to sponsor the continent's flagship football competition the Africa Cup of Nations.An official announcement will be made on 13 May, 2019 at CAF's  headquarters in Cairo.Continental Tires, the leading German premium tyre manufacturer, as a long history of football sponsoring all over the world.This is the first time it is venturing into Africa football following massive changes under

Ghanaian duo Ema Twumasi and Francis Atuahene are back in training with FC Dallas ahead of this weekend's MLS clash against New York Red Bulls.Twumasi, 21, was in Ghana for close to one month to pick up his green card which frees up an international slot at the club.Atuahene-who is 22- has been out injured since February when he underwent surgery to repair a ruptured pectoral muscle.The former Right to Dream Academy students spent the first 45 minutes with FC Dallas and finished 

Asante Kotoko are back in action against Bechem United in match day 10 of the Special Competition.Kotoko were not in action on match day nine as their game against Stallions FC was postponed.The Porcupine Warriors will be hoping to secure top spot with a win in today's game should Medeama slip-up in their game today.Medeama are currently on top of Zone A with 16 points.The Mauve and Yellow play against AshantiGold in a very tricky game.In the match day five game between Bechem

Hearts of Oak will be hoping to record another win against Liberty in match day 10 of the Special Competition.  The first leg ended 1-0 in favor of the Phobians on match day five.The Phobians are undefeated in the second round as they have amassed six points out of two matches in the second round. Hearts will be hoping to make it three wins in a row in today’s game against the Scientific soccer lads at the Accra Sports Stadium.Hearts defeated Liberty at the Carl Reindolf Sports

Hearts of Oak left back William Dankyi has made quick recovery from injury and could face Liberty Professionals on Match Day 10 of the Special Competition.The marauding wing back suffered a knock in the Phobians 4-0 thumping of WAFA last Sunday, and had to be replaced by Kofi Kodzi.However, the former Liberty Professionals player has been passed fit and has already started training for the game against the Scientific Soccer Lads.Dankyi has been coach Kim Grant's first choice

Hearts of Oak defender Larry Sumaila Ibrahim says the club is poised on qualifying for Africa's inter-club competition by winning the GFA Special Competition. The versatile player insists the group under coach Kim Grant are eager to return the club to it's glory days."Growing up, I had the opportunity of watching Hearts winning titles domestically and on the continent. I believe we can equally do same. Football has evolved and when you have players who are tenacious

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed that his ultimate goal with the senior national team is to win the Africa Cup of Nations. The striker says not winning the competition has remained a major source of concern for him and his teammates.The 33-year old is expected to lead the team in Egypt and has already set the target of winning the tournament for the country."Not winning the AFCON is a major worry for us the players," he told Kessben FM.  "In our private conversation,

Legendary Ghanaian footballer and coach Mohammed Polo has urged Hearts of Oak to maintain their form in the GFA Special Competition. The ex-Hearts of Oak coach also tasked the team to remain consistent after their delightful display against WAFA on Sunday. A game they won 4-0.Hearts lead Zone A of the competition and will host Liberty Professionals on Match Day 10 at the Accra Sports Stadium."The performance against WAFA is surprising but maintaining it is the problem. If

Aduana Stars have been handed a two-match home ban and fined GH? 3000 after being found guilty of a misconduct charge.Exasperated fans went on the rampage to attack the Away team Medeama after their Normalisation Committee match ended 1-1 at the Nana Agyeman Badu Park.The referees were also held hostage for hours and had to be whisked away by the police on duty.The decisions of the Disciplinary Committee are as follows: ''In view of the plea of Guilt and mitigation put

Black Queens coach Mercy Quarcoo-Tagoe says her team is very well prepared for the defence of the WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Ghana, the defending champions will begin their campaign against Togo on Wednesday, with Mercy Tagoe claiming the success from the last edition has placed some pressure on her team.Having arrived in Abidjan on Monday, the team has already held a couple of training session at the Champroux Sports Stadium.“Winning the maiden edition has put

Berekum Chelsea have had their temporary home ground ban lifted but the club have been fined GHc 1,000 for the violence that broke out before their match against Asante Kotoko last month.The Ghana Football Association moved swiftly to temporarily close down the Golden City Park after gun shots were fired before kickoff and two Kotoko officials beaten up mercilessly.The ruling read: ''In respect of the charge of hostile and violent behaviour by supporters of the club towards