The Normalisation Committee claims it has not received a forensic audit report by FIFA on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) that said it found no acts of malfeasance during the tenure of Kwesi Nyantakyi.A Ghanasoccernet.com exclusive report from insiders on Monday revealed that the forensic audit conducted by FIFA found no acts corruption or financial impropriety.According to the multiple sources the audit conducted on the orders of FIFA six months ago also cleared members of
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has already set his sights on next term after winning the battle against injuries to captain Udinese to beat Cagliari in the final day of the Italian Serie A on Sunday.The rugged defensive midfielder returned to action for the Zebrette in March after spending almost ten months on the sidelines.With Igor Tudor’s men already out of relegation danger, the 28-year old was honoured with the role of captaining the side in the final game of the
Ghanaian youngster Mathew Cudjoe Anim and Mohammed Gouni held their first training session at Italian side Bologna on Monday. The pair, who were selected after the Baby Jet U-16 championship in Ghana, excelled on their first day of training as they seek to earn a contract at the serie A.Both players will undergo a series of exercises to convince the technical handlers of the club.Mohammed Gouni and Cudjoe Anim arrived in Italy on Saturday after leaving Ghana through to the Netherlands
Former president of the Ghana Football Association, Lepowura Alhaji MND Jawula, has called on all stakeholders of the game to come on board to help Ghana clinch the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The four-time champions are seeking to end their 37-year wait for continental success, having won their last title in 1982.Kwesi Appiah's side have come close to ending their drought at the last six tournaments, having reached the semi-finals, and even going as far as the final
African soccer icon Kalusha Bwalya has pulled out of the CAF executive committee elections, the ZamFoot Crew can exclusively reveal.The former Football Association of Zambia, FAZ President has been battling it out with incumbent Andrew Kamanga for the CAF ExCom position in the past one month or so.With both vying for the same position, Kalusha has insisted on the FAZ executive committee to go to the ballot while the FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala has said Football House will
Former Newcastle United defender Sylvain Distin has sent encouraging words to Christian Atsu as he prepares for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Ghana international has started personal training in Accra ahead of Ghana's trip to Dubai, UAE for pre-tournament camping.The 27-year old uploaded a training photo on his Instagram account with the caption: “If you’ve never been there before, never say it’s easy. #Afcon2019 #Ghana #Preparation #GodWin”Distin commented by
Chelsea second choice goalkeeper Willy Caballero has disclosed his role of calming the storms in the dressing room and also mentoring the youngsters at the club. The 37-year old Argentine shotstopper was handed a year contract extension at the end of the season despite deputizing Kepa Arizzabalaga in the entire campaign.But the experienced goalkeeper explains his role at the club goes beyond just being in pots but includes mentoring youngsters like Ethan Ampadu and Calum Hudson-Odoi.“As
André Ayew (born 17 December 1989) who plays as a winger for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe, on loan from Championship club Swansea City.He is the second-born son of three-time African Footballer of the Year and FIFA 100 member Abedi "Pele" Ayew and has two brothers, Ibrahim and Jordan, who also are professional footballers.In 2011 Ayew was named the BBC African Footballer of the Year and Ghanaian Footballer of the Year.Ayew began his career in Ghana, playing for Nania,
Latif Blessing scored his first goal of the season in Los Angeles FC's 4-2 win over Montreal Impact in the MLS on Friday.Blessing backheeled Diego Rossi's pass in front of goal for his first goal of the year.In the seventh minute, Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush tried to clear a ball out of the back and banged it off a lurking Christian Ramirez, resulting in a bizarre opening goal.In the 28th minute, Vela took a lovely throughball from Eduard Atuesta, carried toward goal,
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will decide his long-term future with Atletico Madrid after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.The 25-year-old wants to play the waiting game after being linked with a move away from the Wanda Metropolitano.The Ghana international is a subject of intense bidding from several stellar clubs across Europe.Spanish media outlet AS reports the midfielder is unhappy as he's always judged, with his errors being scrutinized
Ghana winger Albert Adomah was in action for Aston Villa as they beat Derby County in the Football League playoff finals to secure Premier League return.The Villans, who saw off West Bromwich in the last round of the playoffs, started the game on the front foot and deservedly grabbed the initiative through Anwar El Ghazi in the 44th minute.Dean Smith’s men did not drop their guard as they pushed for the cushioning but failed to convert the chances that came their way.They were
Ghana's Italian ambassador Giovanni Favilli has advised young footballers to live a moderate life when the become successful.He says the players must desist from actions that can potentially ruin their finances when they retire from the sport.He was speaking at an event in Ghana, organised by football consultancy firm Goldstars Consult, on the theme, ‘The Modern Footballer’s Life Abroad, a Brand and a Business Profession.’“Don’t fall for the traps of families
Afriyie Acquah (born 5 January 1992) plays as a midfielder for Italian club Empoli.Born in Sunyani, Brong-Ahafo, Ghana, Acquah began his career in Glentoran Football Academy in Sunyani, Ghana, which established by Christopher Forsythe an Irish National from Sunyani. During his Glentoran's career, Acquah was awarded as "Best Ghanaian midfielder's Under-14".He later transferred to Bechem United as the Northern Irish club unable to sign him, due to work permit issues,
A forensic audit conducted by FIFA on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has found no acts corruption or financial impropriety on Kwesi Nyantakyi during his tenure, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.The audit conducted on the orders of the world governing body six months ago also cleared members of the Executive Committee of the GFA of any acts of malfeasance.The FIFA auditing officials, who spent about one month in Ghana investigating the financial affairs of the federation,
Thomas Teye Partey (born 13 June 1993), plays for Spanish club Atlético Madrid.Born in Krobo Odumase, Thomas was a product of local Odometah FC's youth ranks. He signed a contract with Atlético Madrid in 2011, and was subsequently moved to the reserves a year later. On 10 March 2013, Thomas was called up to the main squad for the match against Real Sociedad. However, he remained unused in the eventual 0–1 home defeat.In May 2016, Thomas was called up for the first time
Uganda have left the country for camping in Abu Dhabi in the UAE ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations next month.The team started residential camping three weeks ago at the Kabira Country Club in Kampala.They head to the UAE to acclimatise and also continue their preparations before leaving for Egypt for the tournament.Goalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango insists the pitching camp in the Middle East will help fine tune the team for the tournament."The team looks in shape.
GHANAsoccernet can confirm that kit sponsors of the Black Stars, PUMA will not be able to produce a new design for the national team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Egypt.The Black Stars will be at the tournament without the proposed new design which was supposed to have the old stripes with the national colours.Earlier reports had it that Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah, had talks with the Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee to ensure
Asamoah Gyan will hold clear-the-air talks with Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah in Accra on Tuesday over their strained relationship.Last week, Gyan was stripped of the captaincy and 'elevated' as General Captain of the Black Stars ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.This infuriated the country's all-time scorer to announce his retirement from the national team with immediate effect.Gyan later rescinded his decision after Ghana president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo intervened.The
Hakim Ziyech, the striker who led Ajax Amsterdam to their fantastic display in the UEFA Champions League this season, has been named as the hotshot in Morocco's 27-man provisional squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Atlas Lions coach Hervé Renard unveiled his squad on Monday and it includes AZ Alkmar striker Osama Idrissi who recently switched Dutch nationality to play for Morocco.Three home-based players were named in the team including Berkane goalkeeper Abdelali
Ho Housing shocked star-struck side, Ho Bankoe in day one fixture of the maiden edition of the Night Street Soccer League in Ho.Edem Kloku opened the scoring in the 29th minute at the maiden community night league after a barren first half of 20 minutes each.The goal came from a defensive blander on the side of Ho – Bankoe who paraded players who have tested the national division leagues.The torture continued as Raphael Halley put the icing on the cake to send their
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