Only 30 fans will be allowed inside the stadium to watch the Egyptian Premier League’s final game of the season between Al Ahly and Zamalek.The final game of the season will be played on July 30 but despite hosting a successfully 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the Egyptian FA has decided to allow 15 fans from each team to attend the match.With just three games to end the season, Al Ahly and Zamalek will enter into a fierce battle for the title.Zamalek will need two wins to keep their
Ghanaian defender Ethan Ampadu has expressed his delight about his move to German Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.Ampadu joined the Red and Whites on a season-long loan from English Premier League side Chelsea.The teenager says the move is perfect step for him to continue his development."I am very happy to be at RB Leipzig and start the season with the team," said Ampadu. "I want to get to know the team as quickly as possible and integrate myself."I've been
Hearts of Oak have released a video to announce the 'legal' signing of youngster Dominic Eshun. Last month, the Phobians were given the all clear to register the play after an earlier announcement in December was annulled. Hearts announced the capture of the winger on a free transfer last December but that approach was declared illegal.The Player Status Committee later ruled the 19-year-old had a running contract with Karela until November this year.So the Phobians returned
Black Stars midfielder, Afriyie Acquah, has said allegations and assertions which seem to suggest that Ghana’s failed bid at the just ended Africa Cup of Nations was because of the now infamous captaincy brouhaha are wide off the mark.According to the Italy based midfielder, a combination of factors, including ill-luck led to the disastrous campaign and not because there was a change of captaincy prior the start of the competition.Acquah was unequivocal in backing his
Hearts of Oak have released two players- goalkeeper Ernest Sowah and defender Yusif Alhassan, the club have confirmed. Sowah crossed carpet from rivals Asante Kotoko and was No.1 until he picked up an injury.This leaves Hearts of Oak with goalkeepers Richmond Ayi and Ben Mensah.''Goalkeeper Ernest Sowah and defender Yusif Alhassan have both been released from the club. We wish the two players the best of luck in their careers going forward,'' a club statement
Hearts of Oak have parted ways with experienced midfielder Malik Akowuah after three years with the Phobians. Akowuah's contract has expired and the capital club decided not to hand him a new deal.A club statement read: ''Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has taken the option not to renew the contract of midfielder Malik Akowuah following the expiration of his three-year deal at the club.''We thank him for his professional service to the club and wish him
Ghana U-20 coach Yaw Preko has told Ghanasoccernet.com that his team has been given all the needed support as they prepare for the upcoming All Africa Games to be staged in Morocco next month.The Black Satellites will replace the National U-23 side the Black Meteors in this year’s tournament following a directive from the Confederation of Africa Football on the representation of football teams at the tournament.According to CAF, due to the ongoing AFCON U-23 qualifiers,
Former Kano Pillars technical director Malik Jabir has warned Asante Kotoko about the Nigerian side ahead of their CAF Champions League qualifier next month.Jabir, also a former Kotoko player and coach, believes Kano Pillars will not be pushovers ahead of the two-legged tie."Kano Pillars is a big team in the Kano State in Nigeria with very good and talented players," Jabir told Kumasi-based Ashh FM."Kano Pillars is being managed by their governor and every dealings
Brazilian coach Ricardo Da Rocha has arrived in Kumasi to finalize his move to Ghana Premier League giants AshantiGold.The former Ebusua Dwarfs trainer will meet the majority shareholder Dr Kwaku Frimpong and his management team to see if the two parties can reach a deal.The Miners are looking for a replacement for Norwegian Kjetil Zachariassen who crossedAshantiGold will represent Ghana in the 2019/2020 CAF Confederation Cup.
Ghanaian striker Nasiru Mohammed has signed for Bulgarian giants Levski Sofia, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 25-year-old will be leaving Swedish side BK Häcken where he has spent eight seasons as a regular fixture.GHANASoccernet.com understands Levski Sofia paid three million plus add-ons for the services of the lethal goal scorer.This term, Mohammed has scored one goal in nine league appearances in the Allsvenskan.Levski Sofia are in the next stage of the Europa
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko will take on Kano Pillars of Nigeria in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminaries on Saturday August 10, 2019, Ghanasoccernet.com can confirm.The Porcupine Warriors were drawn against the Nigerian club in the preliminaries on Sunday.Kotoko will play away in the first leg and play the reverse fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on the weekend of 23-25 August, 2019.The Porcupine Warriors made the money zone of the CAF Confederation Cup
Nigerian side Kano Pillars are ready for a difficult 2019/20 Champions League preliminary round qualifier against Asante Kotoko next month.The NPFL runners-up host the Porcupine Warriors on the weekend of 9-11 August at the Sani Abacha Stadium for the first leg.Kotoko will host the return clash on 25 August at the Baba Yara Stadium."Kano Pillars as a team is ready for Kotoko because we know it is not going to be an easy game for both sides," the club’s Media Officer
Ghana and Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey took to social media to express his gratitude and joy after winning two awards at the 2019 Ghana Football awards held at the Marriott hotel in Accra on Sunday night.The 26-year old was adjudged the 2019 Footballer of the Year award for the second successive year.He was also named the Foreign-based Footballer of the Year after beating off competition from Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan) and Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo) who were also nominated
Ghanaian youngster Ethan Ampadu has completed a season-long loan deal to German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig from Chelsea.The Wales international made a strong breakthrough under Antonio Conte two years ago, getting appearances as a 16 year old.Since then he’s continued to show his incredible quality whenever he’s had the chance, but has spent far too long on the bench.Now 18, he will have the chance to play regularly in the Bundesliga for a really good and well coached team.After
Cameroonian referee Sidi Neant Alioum Alioum and his two assistants Evarist Menkouande and Elvis Nguengoue received a resounding welcome after officiating in the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The trio arrived in Yaoundé on Sunday as fans stood on the streets to cheer and welcome them.Even though the national team failed to go beyond the round of 16, the referees lifted the Cameroon flag very high by taking control of the final game between Senegal and Algeria last Friday.Alioum
After the Normalization Committee had their tenure extended by FIFA to continue to run football affairs in Ghana while football Ghana awaits a new set of governing body, football lovers met this move with mixed feelings.While many thought the extension was in place to clear the house for a new life in Ghana football, others believed once the calendar showed 31st March; the normalization committee should refrain from acting as Ghana’s football governing body and pave way for a
After the Normalization Committee had their tenure extended by FIFA to continue to run football affairs in Ghana while football Ghana awaits a new set of governing body, football lovers met this move with mixed feelings.While many thought the extension was in place to clear the house for a new life in Ghana football, others believed once the calendar showed 31st March; the normalization committee should refrain from acting as Ghana’s football governing body and pave way for a
Thomas Partey and sensational Black Maidens attacker Abdulai Mukarama were big winners at the second edition of the Ghana Football Awards held in Accra on Sunday.The awards gala held at the Mariot Hotel in Accra presented some glitz and glamour, with former and present footballers, as well as journalists and some top personalities in the country attending the event.Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey successfully retained the footballer of the year award to add to the male footballer
Senegal president HE Macky Sall has rewarded the national team for finishing second at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The Lions of Teranga, who were chasing their first ever continental title, lost 1-0 in the final to Algeria last Friday.After receiving the entire team at the State House in Dakar on Saturday, president Sall announced a financial package of US$ 34,000 for each player and technical staff.This is different from the US$ 17,000 each player had already received
Defender Samuel Sarfo has completed his move to Saudi Arabian club Al Khaleej FC on a free transfer.Sarfo was available as a free agent after his contract with Iranian top-flight side Saipa FC expired at the end of the 2018/2019 campaign.The 28-year-old featured 31 times for Saipa FC in the Iranian championship last season.Al Khaleej FC is a second tier side which aim to gain promotion to the Saudi top-flight next season.
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