Former wife of Majeed Waris, Habeeba Sinare has boldly expressed her delight over the exclusion of the FC Porto striker from Ghana's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.Despite his rich vein of form whiles on a season-long loan at French Ligue 1 side FC Nantes last term, Waris was shockingly omitted from the Black Stars final 23-man squad for the forthcoming continental football showpiece in Egypt.According to the sassy model-now-turned-midwife, the 27-year-old is
FC Nordsjælland's Ghanaian midfielder Kudus Mohammed has emerged a prime target for English Premier League side Everton. The Right to Dream Academy graduate is on the wish list of the Merseyside club, with manager Marco Silva set to make a move for the youngster.According information reaching GHANASoccernet.com, Everton have began negotiations with the Danish club but a deal is yet to be agreed on.Kudus has been outstanding for FC Nordsjælland this season, playing 26 games
Ghana’s Group F opponents, Cameroon played out a 1-1 draw with Mali in a friendly on Friday at the Al-Wakrah Stadium as both teams continue their preparations ahead of the 2019 AFCON.With barely a week to the start of the tournament in Egypt, Clarence Seedorf paraded what seem to be his preferred lineup for the tournament.He made more than five alterations to the side that beat Zambia about a week ago.Ajax Amsterdam star Andre Onana replaced Carlos Idriss Kameni in posts.Christian
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) in South Africa will have the highest number of players at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Absa Premiership will have 42 players taking part in the tournament this month in Egypt.Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits, Kaizer Chiefs, Golden Arrows, Highlands Park, Supersport United, Cape Town City FC amongst others have a representative in the tournament.The PSL have 17 players who will be donning the South Africa (Bafana Bafana)
Ghana legend Mohammed Polo believes Asante Kotoko has taken away the euphoria from Sunday's Special Competition semifinal clash against bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak following their earlier decision to withdraw from the match.The Porcupine Warriors initially decided to boycott the competition after a failed petition to the NC to have a two-legged semifinal game or play on a neutral ground, as well as a demand for equal disbursement of gate proceeds for the two clubs."The
Hearts of Oak CEO Frederick Moore has revealed that biggest challenge for clubs in the country is the inability to attract fans to the stadium. ''At the moment the biggest challenge that we face-not only Hearts of Oak but Ghana football- is the attendance at the stadium,'' the former CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants on Asempa FM's Ultimate Morning Show on Friday.''All the clubs and we are probably a lot better than most of the clubs
Black Stars were back in training on Friday evening ahead of their final pre-2019 Africa Cup of Nations friendly against South Africa. All players were involved in the exercise at the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence.Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is expected to rehearse his tactics for the tournament when his side face the Bayana Bayana.The Black Stars lost 1-0 to Namibia in their first friendly match and hope to make amends. Video: The Black Stars training session
Hearts of Oak CEO Frederick Moore has no doubts his side will put rivals Asante Kotoko to the sword on Sunday in the Special Competition semi-final. ''I don't believe we would lose. We are preparing and planning to win. I'm not a prophet so I'm not going to give you the scoreline, but what I can tell you is that we are preparing and planning to win,'' he said on Asempa FM Sports.''We are trying to do the 5Ps because perfect planning
Former Manchester United striker Memphis Depay has confirmed he will soon visit Ghana for the second time.Depay, born to a Ghanaian father and a Dutch mother last year was in his father’s country to spend some time.Depay last year visited the West African country with members is his Memphis Foundation and donated sporting equipment such as footballs, jerseys, shin guards, football boots, trophies and Goalball equipment to the Cape Coast Deaf and Blind school and the Ghana Blind
Genoa have opened talks with Frosinone over Ghanaian midfielder Raman Chibsah. According to Italian sports portal Corriere dello sport, the Griffins are the favourites to land Chibsah and they will pay an amount close to 1.3 million Euros for his signature.The 26-year-old has been a target for a host of teams, including Genoa following an impressive showing in the Italian top-flight last season.Chibsah made 32 appearances and scored a goal for Frosinone, who suffered relegation
Ghanaian midfielder Aziz Tetteh has commenced pre-season training with Russian side Dinamo Moscow ahead of the new campaign.The 29-year-old joined up with his teammates in Austria last week to begin preparations for the 2019/20 campaign.The former Liberty Professionals enforcer was one of the Khimki-Arena outfit's outstanding players last term as they finished 8th on the standings.He made 25 league appearances and netted one goal.Dinamo will play some friendly games in Austria
Ghana International Fatawu Dauda won his third major career trophy with Enyimba FC making it three titles in three different countries within a span of five years. Enyimba FC were crowned champions of the 2018-19 Nigeria Premier League on Wednesday after thrashing Akwa United by 3-0The 34-year old was instrumental for his club this season playing a key role to their success with fellow compatriot Farouk Mohammed. Fatawu Dauda first won his major trophy with South Africa
Ghana and Enyimba FC goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda was in an ecstatic mood as his side were crowned champions of the 2018-19 Nigeria Premier League on Wednesday after defeating Akwa United by 3-0.Dauda helped Enyimba FC clinch their eighth Premier League title.Fatawu Dauda together with fellow Ghanaian International Farouk Mohammed helped Enyimba to win the 2019 Nigeria Premier League.The two players have been instrumental this season for their side, resulting in the team being crowned
Ghanaian midfielder Obeng Regan is reported to have emerged as a summer transfer target for Turkish side Trabzonspor.The 24-year-old joined Spanish side Deportivo Alaves last summer before being shipped on loan to Croatian side NK Istra 1961.The former Asante Kotoko youth midfielder enjoyed an impressive season with the Yellow and Green lads last term, making 29 appearances and tallying four goals.Regan's performance for the side is reported to attracted an interest from Turkish
Former Ghana Football Association President Alhaji MND Jawula says the involvement of Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo in the Black Stars quest to win the AFCON title will urge the team on to the ultimate. There have been reports in the local media that this year’s AFCON campaign has been declared as a presidential project with a budget of $8 million allocated.Jawula recounted the days of ex-President Kwame Nkrumah and other African presidents who were pivotal in their respective
On-loan Ema Twumasi says his priority is to help USL Championship side Austin Bold FC win matches.The 22-year-old joined the club on Tuesday alongside countryman Francis Atuahene from MLS outfit FC Dallas.Both players graduated from the Right to Dream Academy which creates opportunities for African youth players to focus on teamwork, community service and academics through the soccer.''Ultimately our goal is to help the team win, get game minutes, and build our game fitness.
Ghana and Enyimba FC goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda has hinted he will be joining a new club next season after winning the 2019 Nigerian Professional League on Wednesday. The former AshantiGold goalkeeper won his third major trophy in his career with three different clubs in Africa in the space of five years.Dauda won the The FA Cup with South Africa giants Orlando Pirates in 2014, returned to Ghana and won the Ghana Premier League title with AshantiGold in 2015 and currently has added
AshantiGold have signed right-back Kwadwo Amoako from Eleven Wonders FC on a four-year deal.The 20-year-old had been linked with Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC but the Miners made the right offer.Amoako's versatility can see him play as a centre-back.AshantiGold are in contention of qualifying for Africa next season as they are in the final of the Tier I and II competitions.
Ghana moved down one place in the FIFA world ranking released on Thursday for the month of June ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.But the Black Stars still remained Africa's best sixth countries.Senegal are the continent's highest ranked national team after moving up one place to the 22nd position.Tunisia's Carthage Eagles are second as they are ranked 25 in the world; followed by the Super Eagles of Nigeria who are in the 45th position after sliding three places.Morocco
Karela United FC captain Ampem Da Costa believes they are top shape to oust AshantiGold on Sunday in the Special Competition Tier I semi-final.''We are ready for this game. Our training even shows that we are very ready to play Ashanti Gold on Saturday,'' Dacosta told DomesticsportsghKarela United finished in the Premier Zone B campaign behind Hearts of Oak who face Asante Kotoko in the second semi-final.The winner of the competition will represent Ghana
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