Having topped the scorers' chart in qualifying for the Europa League last season, Richmond Boakye-Yiadom returns to Europe this season in a qualifier for the Champions League in Lithuania tonight.The richly in-form striker has been scoring in preseason friendlies and Red Star Belgrade are hopeful the 26-year will take that form into the Champions League.Boakye missed Ghana’s failed Africa Cup of Nations campaign due to injury but Red Star are happy he has recovered in time
New Asante Kotoko coach Kjetil Zachariassen introduced himself to the players on Monday as he took charge of his first training session at Adako Jachie.He laid down his rules and also stated what he would be demanding from the players."I'm going to make a better football player than you are now. That is my believe and I know we going to win trophies together as long as you listen what we tell you,'' Zachariassen told the players.''If you play for yourself,
Former Western Regional Football Association Chairman, Kojo Yankah has called on Kwesi Appiah to relinquish his position as the head coach the Black Stars following their elimination the ongoing Africa Cup Of Nations.The Black Stars were booted out of the competition after losing 5-4 on penalties to Tunisia in the Round of 16 after playing out a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes.According to the outspoken former GFA Executive Committee Member, Kwesi Appiah is competent to do the job but
Asante Kotoko have snapped up Ugandan striker, George Abege, from Kenyan giants, Kariobangi Shark on a deal expected to run until July 2022.George Abege signed the terms on Tuesday after leading Kariobangi Sharks to beat English giants, Everton 4-3 on penalties in the SportPesa Cup on Sunday.The lanky marksman, who was bought out of contract from the Nairobi-based club, was one of Kariobangi Sharks' key assets and his presence will help Asante Kotoko in great measure.George
Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu believes Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah deserves another chance despite AFCON 2019 exit. The Black Stars suffered a 5-4 penalties shootout defeat to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia to bow out of the Nations Cup at the round of 16.Coach Kwesi Appiah has come under heavy criticisms from the public for the team's performance after their early exit from the tournament.But Maxwell Konadu says the gaffer deserves another opportunity to
Ghana Premier League giants, Hearts of Oak, are set to outdoor their new kits from United Kingdom sports manufacturing giants Umbro on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at a ceremony to be held at the Accra Sports Stadium.The deal which was brokered by former Chief Executive Officer of the club Mark Noonan last year will see the team receive new set of sports equipments from the manufacturers.Hearts of Oak paid for the production costs of the equipment at a cost of $100,000. The kits arrived
After over two weeks of exciting football in Egypt, the boys have been separated men with the last eight remaining. Interestingly, debutants and surprise package Madagascar join the likes of Benin and South Africa as giant killers at the tournament.Below are the head-to-head records between the last eight teams; Senegal v BeninHave not met before in AFCON historyNigeria v South Africa10.02.2000 Lagos (Semifinal) Nigeria 2-0 South Africa31.01.2004 Monastir (Group stage)
New Asante Kotoko coach Kjetil Zachhariassen has praised the mentality of his players after his first day of training with the team. But he was quick to also admit, the players have a lot of work to do to reach the level he expect in terms of their endurance.“It looks like a nice group and I’m very happy with the mentality, surprised a little bit with the level of endurance so I’m quite happy,” he told footballmadeinghana.com.“We are going to do test for some weeks and
An unregulated 'hangers-on and vampires' in the Ghana camp is one of the primary reasons believed to have accounted for the team's disgraceful exit from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation. A lack of direction and a defiance for common sense coupled with an unbridled desire to 'loot' state coffers has come down crushing on heads as a 37-year wait for a fifth crown for the four-time African champions continues unabated.A huge number of officials and fans besieged
An unregulated 'hangers-on and vampires' in the Ghana camp is one of the primary reasons believed to have accounted for the team's disgraceful exit from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation. A lack of direction and a defiance for common sense coupled with an unbridled desire to 'loot' state coffers has come down crushing on heads as a 37-year wait for a fifth crown for the four-time African champions continues unabated.A huge number of officials and fans besieged
Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Arafat Mensah has re-joined Slovenian side NK Bravo in the ongoing summer transfer window, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.Mensah joins from Norwegian side IK Start after the two sides reached an agreement over the transfer fee of the striker.The 24-year-old finalized the transfer after passing his mandatory medical on Monday.This will be the Rasta-haired forward’s second spell at the club after donning the yellow shirt during the 2016 campaign.Mensah
Fiorentina are interested in signing Kevin-Prince Boateng from Sassuolo this summer.The future of the 32 has been hugely speculated since his returned on a short-term loan from Spanish giants Barcelona.The Ghanaian has been linked with a move away from Sassuolo with a number of clubs in Italy and abroad believed to be interested.Reports have emerged on Tuesday that Fiorentina are keen on the services of the former AC Milan man.The former Schalke 04 star, who has been mocking Ghana's
Sassuolo midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has mocked Ghana's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations exit, claiming the West African giants cannot win the long-elusive title without him.The Black Stars suffered their worst performance in the continental flagship tournament in the last 10-years after bowing out from the Round of 16.The four-time champions lost 5-4 on penalties to Tunisia in Ismailia on Monday night to exit in an underwhelming campaign.Boateng, who serving an indefinite suspension
Ghana International Kevin- Prince Boateng after the Black Stars exit from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations has taken a swipe at the team.Ghana lost on penalties to Tunisia (5-4) in the Round of 16 game played at the Ismailia Sports Stadium on Monday.Boateng has been suspended from the Black Stars indefinitely based on disciplinary issues during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.It was reported he had used vulgar words on current Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah who was at post by then.After
New Asante Kotoko forward Ricahrd has expressed delight in joining the club, after sealing a three year contract on Monday evening. The striker joins the Porcupine Warriors after ending his stay with Ethiopian giants Saint Georges at the end of last season."I am very excited to have completed a 3 year deal with Asante Kotoko. Can't wait to get started and get to know the fans more. 'Wo kum apem aa apem b3ba'," he tweeted after completing the move.The attacker
Morocoo coach Herve Rennard is ready to resign from his post as Head Coach after the team’s elimination from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, according to a source close to the manager.The Atlas Lions lost on penalties to the squirrels of Benin at the Round of 16 stage on penalties (4-1) after the game had ended 1-1 in regulation time.There have been reports indicated that Harve Renard is close on joining a team in Saudi Arabia.Rennard took over from Morocco in February
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be introduced at the quarter final stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament got to the last eight stage after two weeks of football, from the group stages to the round of 16.The technology was unused in the early stages despite some controversies in some games.Ghana had a goal ruled out after Referee Victor Gomez found Thomas Partey to have handled the ball before a pass
Ghanaian striker Elvis Manu is delighted with his big-money move to Chinese side Beijeing Renhe, insisting 'he does not need to work in his life again'.The 25-year old joins the Super League side on a two year contract in a deal worth around 5 million Euros from Turkish side Akhisarspor.Manu had an outstanding season with Akhisarspor, where he finished the club's top scorer with 10 goals in 41 appearances.And the Ghanaian is delighted with the big-money move to
Ghanaian fan Samuel Aggrey popularly known as “Obuor” was spotted holding a Tunisian baby during the round of 16 game between Ghana and Tunisia at the Ismailia Sports Stadium on Monday.It was all part of the best scenes exhibited by the supporters at the Stadium during the game.The Carthage Eagles defeated the Black Stars through the penalty shootouts to book a place in the quarter-finals where they play Madagascar.Obuor was adjudged the best supporter at the Suez
Ghanaian fans turned up in their numbers at the Ismailia stadium before the team's 5-4 penalty defeat to Tunisia to exit the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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