Ghana's will know its opponents for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday, 29 July, 2019.The Confederation of African Football will conduct the draw for the eliminators in Cairo.The Black Stars and 25 other top-ranked teams on the continent will preliminary round stage.They will know second-round opponents (for the Group stage).The Format:The first round will see 28 of the continent's lowest-ranked sides being drawn against each other for a two-leg home and away

Ghanaian defender Kadri Mohammed has won his first silverware with FC Dynamo Kyiv as they beat rivals Shaktar Donetsk to clinch the 2019 Ukraine Super Cup.The match played at the Stadion Chornomorets in Odessa on Sunday saw the defending champions come from behind for the 2-1.But Mohammed was an unused substitute.The former AshantiGold player joined the Ukrainian giants this summer following an outstanding season on loan at Arsenal Tula in the Russian top-flight.The 23-year-old

WAFA recorded a 2-1 win over Togolese side ASCK on Sunday in an international friendly played at the WAFA Stadium in Sogakope.Striker Daniel Lomotey opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a fine finish after being put clear on goal.ASCK levelled after 24 minutes with a well-struck goal from close range.With a quarter of an hour left, striker Gideon Akunnor converted a penalty to seal victory.

AC Fiorentina have joined a rapidly growing list of clubs in the race to sign Ghana forward Kevin-Prince Boateng, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.The attacker recently returned to US Sassuolo from a loan spell at Spanish side FC Barcelona.The 33-year-old is reported to be a target for Turkish side Besiktas and Parma.Boateng has also been linked with a return to German side Eintracht Frankfurt but reports indicate he will reject the move as he looks to repair his relationship

Asante Kotoko's CAF Champions League opponents Kano Pillars FC have won the 2019 Aiteo Cup after beating Niger Tornadoes on penalties.The Masu Gida beat Niger Tornadoes 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation time at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Sunday to lift the coveted trophy.It is the first major trophy for the Northerners since 2014 where they won the Nigeria Professional Football League.Aiteo Cup is the FA Cup of Nigeria.It has been 66 years Kanu Pillars

Ghana striker Samuel Tetteh scored on the opening weekend of the Austrian Bundesliga as LASK Linz secured a 2-0 win over Altach on Sunday.Tetteh scored the only goal in the 7th minute at the Arena Marchtrenk and in the 79th minute Klauss added the second.The former WAFA star, celebrating his 23rd birthday, in his third season for LASK Linz on loan from Red Bull Salzburg.Last season, Tetteh scored four goals in 21 league appearances.

Winger Ishmael Yartey grabbed the match winner for KPV Kokkola in their 2-1 win over KuPS on Sunday afternoon on his Finnish Veikkausliiga debut. The 29-year-old tabbed home the clincher in the 65th minute at the OmaSP Stadion.He ghosted past his marker before firing home with a powerful half-volley.KPV went on the board in the 56th minute through Enoch Banza but visitors levelled three minutes later courtesy Ats Purje.

If you asked anyone from Ghana in the 1990s about Abedi Pele, his name would have brought responses such as ‘legend’, ‘the African Maradona’ or ‘a pioneer’. To Jordan Ayew, though, he was simply ‘Dad’.One of the biggest stars in his nation’s history, Pele is seen as the first African footballers to make a substantial mark on the European game during stints in the top tiers of Italy, Germany and France, the latter being where his crowning moment would come as he

Former Ghana Football Association spokesperson Randy Abbey says the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations presented by the Sports Minister in parliament is of dubious validity.Abbey, who doubles as a socio-political host of Good Morning Ghana Show on Metro TV, slammed Hon Isaac Asiamah for presenting an 'unaccountable'' budget to Ghanaians.He believes the figures do not add up and that some was spent on Ghana's preparations than the reported US$ 4.5.''I have seen

Ghanaian sensation Isaac Atanga continues with his goal scoring form in Denmark as he scored for the third game in a row as FC Nordsjælland beat Esbjerg on Sunday afternoon. His fellow country Godsway Donyoh was also on target as the Wild Tigers recorded a 2-0 victory over Esbjerg at the Right to Dream Park in Farum.Atanga, who scored in the first two games of the season grabbed the opener in the 61st minute after receiving the ball from compatriot Ibrahim Sadiq.The game then

Former Ghana U-20 winger Francis Narh played a key role as FC Slavia Mozyr beat NFK Minsk to progress to the round of 16 in the Belarusian Cup. The 25-year old starred at the travelling Slavia Mozyr beat NFK in extra time at the Stadyen RtsOP-BGU.Midfielder Maksym Slyusar opened the scoring nine minutes after the break following a barren first half.But the lead lasted until the 77th minute, when NFK Minsk equalized after Koshal had expertly converted from the spot.The game was

Ghanaian youngster Maxwell Woledzi has signed his first professional contract with Danish Superliga side Nordsjaelland.The 18-year-old defender has signed a four-year contract until June 2023.He came through the ranks at Right to Dream and has become part of the first team for the season.But yet to make his debut for the Farum-based side.''I am really pleased. It has been a childhood dream to sign my first professional contract and I am soo happy that I have achieved that

Ghana youth striker Jonah Osabutey made his Belgium Jupiler League debut in Royal Excel Mouscuron’s victory over St Triuden on Saturday.The lanky forward climbed off the bench in the 64th minute to help his side to a 1-0 victory.Fabrice Olinga scored the only goal of the game in the 38th minutes after some good spell from the traveling side.Osabutey was introduced in the second half as he came on to replace Sami Allagui.The 20-year old forward was a menace to the St Triuden defense,

Ghana striker Kwabena Owusu has disclosed that the each player in the Black Stars team received $20,000 as appearance fees at the Nations Cup.According to the Leganes forward, no player was given $80,000 as appearance as it was widely speculated by the media.However, following the Minister’s presentation of the expenditure at the competition, there’s been pressure on Hon. Isaac Asiamah to give a break down of the expenses.The statement of expenditure did not capture appearance

Ghana defender Jeffrey Schlupp has praised his teammates for an all round performance in their heavy win over Bristol City.The versatile player scored in the Eagles 5-0 thrashing of the lower tier side as part of preparations for the upcoming season.“Very good all round performance from the boys today! Great support from the fans as always,” he posted after the game.Schlupp gave the Eagles a 2-0 lead after a quarter of an hour; one minute after the opener from Andros Townsend.The

Jordan Ayew has revealed that the only time he felt pressure in his football career was when he joined Ghana's senior national team, Black Stars.Ayew earned his Black Stars call-up in 2010 and made his first appearance in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Swaziland.Since then, he has made a total of 56 appearances and has scored 15 goals.Jordan has represented Ghana at four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and a World Cup.“The only pressure I’ve

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has revealed he wasn't interested in a move to England ahead of signing for Aston Villa in the summer of 2015.Ayew completed a five-year deal to the Villians following a successful season in the French Ligue 1 with Lorient.He scored 12 league goals as Lorient survived relegation.“Funnily enough, I didn’t really want to go to England!” he told Crystal Palace website.“I enjoyed the season I had with Lorient and really wanted to stay another

Emmanuel Boateng took his goal tally in the Chinese Super League to eight as Dalian Yifang beat Shandong Luneng Taishan 1-0 on Saturday.The 23-year-old's strike on 20 minutes ultimately proved enough to win all three points for his side to send them sixth on the log.It was Boateng's fourth goal in two matches after he hit a hat-trick against Tianjin Tianhai on Thursday.This brings his season tally to eight goals in 12 league appearances.Enjoy highlights of the match  

Hearts of Oak have announced their Umbro replica jerseys are on sale in Kumasi.''Our umbro replica jerseys are currently on sale at the ASEM School Park, Kumasi. Rush now to grab yours,'' a statement on the club's Twitter account read.The Phobians outdoored their jerseys two weeks ago in Accra and there has been high demand for them.Fans in Accra can buy from the club's secretariat.

Hearts of Oak are set to sign goalkeeper Richard Attah from fellow Premier League side Elmina Sharks, according to reports in local media.Attah is in advanced negotiations with the officials of the Cape Coast-based club over his possible switch for next season.Reports indicate Attah's contract with Elmina Sharks will expire in November this year and has refused to extend his stay with the club.Hearts of Oak are signing the highly-rated youngster as a replacement for Ernest