Isha Johansen is set to continue in per post as the Sierra Leone FA President after the High Court in Freetown on Monday cleared her of corruption and mismanagement levelled against her by the government.Johansen and FA Secretary General, Chris Kamara were acquitted and discharged after the government-backed Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) accused them of graft.The pair were facing three counts of corruption brought by Sierra Leone's Anti Corruption Commission, which has set
Samuel Tetteh ended his season in the Austrian top-flight by netting a brace in LASK Linz's 5-2 win over Austrian Wien on Sunday. The on-loan striker scored the two goals in four minutes.Austrian Wien took the lead through Uroš Mati? in the sixth minute but Tetteh drew LASK level in the 51st minute with a sublime finish.Four minutes later, Tetteh found the back of the net again to give LASK the lead.The other three goals were scored by Florian Jamnig, Joao Victor and Stefan Haudum. Watch
Samuel Tetteh ended his season in the Austrian top-flight by netting a brace in LASK Linz's 5-2 win over Austrian Wien on Sunday. The on-loan striker scored the two goals in four minutes.Austrian Wien took the lead through Uroš Mati? in the sixth minute but Tetteh drew LASK level in the 51st minute with a sublime finish.Four minutes later, Tetteh found the back of the net again to give LASK the lead.The other three goals were scored by Florian Jamnig, Joao Victor and Stefan Haudum. Season
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has praised his Inter Milan teammates after beating Empoli to secure the final champions league spot from Italy. The midfielder who lasted 46 minutes of the game played a crucial role all season at the Nerazzuri's made it back to back champions league football with a 2-1 win over Empoli."We had to win this important final match of the season and we did it! Well done guys," he posted on Twitter after the game.Belgium international Radja
Juventus and Argentina star Paulo Dybala has promised to visit the beautiful country of West Africa, Ghana after a meeting with the consulate in Rome. The Juventus midfielder discussed issues about the future of the youth of Ghana and the environmental problems of the country.Dybala was excited after the meeting and promised to visit Ghana in the future.The 25-year old Argentine was former teammates with Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah before the latter left for Inter Milan
Police Ladies defender Cynthia Adjei has signed a two-year deal with the Jordanian side Amman Club.Cynthia played for Police in the just ended Normalisation Committee Women Special Competition.She played in all the matches for the security service outfit.Cynthia can also play in midfield and that makes her a key signing for Amman Club.
Ghana president Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo will host the Black Stars to a farewell dinner on Friday before the team flies out to Dubai for pre-2019 Africa Cup of Nations camping.The head of state will interact with the 29 players named in the provisional squad for the training camp.The technical and management teams are expected to show up at the event.Nana Addo is expected to use the opportunity to talk to Asamoah Gyan, now appointed General Captain, and newly-installed Black
Asante Kotoko coach C.K Akonnor has played down criticisms of his style of play at the club. The Porcupine Warriors have been criticised in recent weeks due to how they struggle to win games in the NC Special competition.However, coach C.K Akonnor has explained that his philosophy has been built on some players, and their absence has affected the teams play.Akonnor disclosed the absence of Richard Senanu and Maxwell Baako has affected his team negatively."I wouldn't want
Kwadwo Asamoah played the first half of Inter Milan's 2-1 win over Empoli on the final day of the Serie A to seal a Champions League spot. Asamoah forced a superb save from Empoli goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski who produced a one-handed flying save on his strike at the top corner.Before the start of the second period, the Ghana international was replaced by Keita Balde.It proved a masterstroke of a substitution, because Balde cut inside past two defenders and drilled a
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Jethro Mohlala wants the PSL giants to make a move for Ghana's striker Asamoah Gyan.Mohlala believes Gyan's striking qualities will give Masandawana a major boost in their quest to win the CAF Champions League.Gyan's is Ghana's all-time top scorer with 51 goals and Africa's highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history.''I am sure they will go out to the market and sign top players, what I like about Pitso and the club
Udinese midfielder and captain on Sunday Emmanuel Agyeman-Badu has dedicated the final day victory over Cagliari to fans of the club. The 28-year old played a crucial role in the heart of midfield as Udinese defeated Cagliari 2-1 to confirm their stay in the serie A."The victory is for the fans and the society," he said in a post match interview.The Ghanaian who missed most of the season because of injury saw 85 minutes of action and was replaced by Ben Wilmot.Cagliari
Mubarak Wakaso (born 25 July 1990) plays for Spanish club Deportivo Alavés as a midfielder.Born in Tamale, Northern Region, Wakaso began his senior career in Ashanti Gold SC. In 2008, he moved abroad and signed with Elche CF in Spain on a five-year contract, but only joined the club nearly two months later, however, due to international duty.In late January 2011, after several bouts of indiscipline and internal codes violations, Wakaso was released by the Valencians.Shortly after,
Experienced Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyeman-Badu was given the Udinese captain's armband on the final day of the serie A as he led his side to victory. The 28-year old played a crucial role in the heart of midfield as Udinese defeated Cagliari 2-1 to confirm their stay in the serie A.The Ghanaian who missed most of the season because of injury saw 85 minutes of action and was replaced by Ben Wilmot.Cagliari scored first through striker Leornardo Pavoletti in the 17th minute
Former Ghana International Nii Odartey Lamptey says the decision by Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah to name a new captain at this moment was wrong as it has distracted the team from the task ahead.Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named Andre Ayew as the new captain of the team ahead of the tournament with the former skipper of the side Asamoah Gyan elevated to General captain.According to him, the focus had to be on the preparation for the tournament and not the captaincy issue."A month
Former spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association Randy Abbey says it is deceptive for anyone within the Black Stars Technical Team to suggest that Gyan’s new role as General Captain of the National Team is an elevation. According to Randy who was a key part of Ghana’s administrative team at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups said the title “General Captain’ is often given to players whose influence in a team is on the wane, adding that it is usually a way of ‘ushering players
The spokesperson of the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association, Dan Kwaku Yeboah has revealed that the Black Stars’ non-residential camping ahead of the 2019 AFCON has been cancelled.The team was supposed to begin preparations here in Ghana before they depart to Dubai for the three weeks camping ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Finder checks indicates that the Stars were suppose to start the non-residential camping today, Monday June 27 at the Accra
Asante Kotoko have won the MTN Otumfuo Cup following a victory over Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.The Porcupines Warriors defeated ASEC by a lone goal scored by Stephen Nkarko in the first half.Nyarko pounced into the goal area to connect his head to Kwame Boahene's cross beyond the reach of ASEC goalie, Sylla Mamadou in the 39th minute.The match was part of commemoration of the 20th Anniversary celebration of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Former Arsenal and Morocco forward Marouane Chamakh has retired from active football after last playing for Cardiff City in 2016. The former Crystal Palace attacker called an end to his career after almost three years without a club. He last played for Cardiff in the Championship against Brighton in 2016.The player announced his retirement in an interview with beIN Sports."Today I can say that I really retired from football," he said.Chamakh started his career in France,
Deputy Black Stars captain Kwadwo Asamoah played a vital role as Inter Milan secured a dramatic final day Champions League spot with victory over Empoli. The AFCON-bound midfielder lasted 46 minutes as Inter beat Empoli 2-1 to finish fourth ahead of AC Milan and AS Roma.Belgium international Radja Nainggolan gave them a 2-1 win over a gallant Empoli, who were relegated after an astonishing Serie A match on Sunday.Half-time substitute Keita Balde, who replace Asamoah fired Inter
The draw for the Tier II Special Competition was held on Sunday with Hearts of Oak hosting Uncle T stars and Asante Kotoko facing Real Tamale United in a tricky tie. After the conclusion of the group phase of the Tier I competition , 32 teams qualified for the Tier II competition with 8 from the Premier division and 24 from the lower division.The pairings were made according to Zones to avoid the huge costs involved in travelling to match centers.The Tier II competition represents
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