Black Stars B captain Shafiu Mumuni was named Man of the Match in Ghana's 3-1 win over Ivory Coast in the WAFU Cup of Nations semi-final after netting a hat-trick.The AshantiGold skipper became the first person to score three goals in one match in the history of the tournament.He snatched the go-ahead goal before the half time whistle by firing home after a goalmouth melee.His second goal in the match was recorded in the very first minute of the second half after heading
Wilfred Kwaku Osei has rubbished the Normalisation Committee's claims that he failed to submit his appeal before deadline date. According to the NC, the Tema Youth Bankroller did not present his appeal on time after protesting his disqualification from contesting for the GFA Presidency.Known in football circles as Palmer, the former Black Stars management committee chairman provided documents showing he submitted his appeal a day before the deadline.Mr. Osei was disqualified
Ghana’s Black Stars B and AshantiGold captain Shafiu Mumuni has set a new record in the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations as he becomes the first player to score a hat-trick since the inception of the competition. Shafiu replicated his impeccable goal scoring form in the CAF Confederation Cup to help Ghana reach the final of the competition for the third time in a row after defeating Ivory Coast 3-1Captain Shafiu Mumuni bagged a hat-trick for the Black
Ghana are set to defend their WAFU Cup of Nations crown after a 3-1 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday sent them to the final. Captain Shafiu Mumuni bagged a hat-trick for the Black Stars B who reached their third consecutive final since 2013.The AshantiGold skipper snatched the go-ahead goal before the half time whistle by firing home after a goalmouth melee.His second goal in the match was recorded in the very first minute of the second half.Five minutes into the second stanza,
Tema Youth FC president Wilfred Kwaku Osei 'Palmer' has confirmed lodging an appeal over his disqualification from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential race.Last week, the former GFA Executive Committee member was cut off from a list of seven persons in the running for the top job following a vetting exercise.His disqualification was on two separate accounts. Palmer’s exclusion came only two days after he unveiled his policy document for his presidential
Ghana are currently locked down in a battle with Ivory Coast at the semifinals of the ongoing WAFU Cup in Senegal.Ghana’s leading football portal, GHANASoccernet.com brings you the live coverage of the game.NB: Kindly refresh the page if there is any interruption in the live streaminghttps://youtu.be/amg1lKa0YiE
Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential hopeful George Afriyie has paid a courtesy call on the overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Authority Yaa Naa Mahama Abdulai ahead of the upcoming elections.The Liberty Professionals Director — who has already received blessings from the Ashanti Kingdom when he visited the Otumfour — has also received kingly favours from the Dormaahene, the Okyehene, the Chief imam, and other prominent traditional rulers was given a the kingdom of
Ghana coach Maxwell Konadu has made one change in his starting XI against Ivory Coast in tonight’s 2019 WAFU Cup semifinal.The local-based Black Stars will engage neighbours Ivory Coast in the semi-final of the tournament in Senegal tonight.Coach Konadu has has been forced to make one change in the line-up that defeated Burkina Faso last Friday.He has called on Asante Kotoko defender Patrick Yeboah to replace Moro Ibrahim who sustained a foot injury in the win against Burkina
Asante Kotoko is likely to clash with some top teams in the play-offs of the CAF Confederation Cup with the draw to be held on Wednesday in Cairo.The Porcupine Warriors exited the CAF Champions League qualifiers after losing to Tunisian side Etoile Sportive du Sahel by 3-2 on aggregate after both legs.The first leg at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium ended 2-0 in favor of the Porcupine Warriors while Etoile thrashed Kotoko 3-0 in the return leg to book a place in the Champions League.Asante
The Black Queens have their 2020 Olympic Games dream cut shot after being eliminated by Kenya in the third round of the qualifications.The Harambee Starlets beat Ghana for the very first time with a 1-0 victory in a second leg tie after extra-time.The first leg ended 0-0 in Accra four days ago.Gentrix Shikangwa scored the match winner for the Eastern Africa side in the 99th minute through a spot kick.Ghana join South Africa and Nigeria to bow out of the journey to next year's
Former West Africa Football Academy midfielder Lawrence Ofori has joined Portuguese Liga Pro side Famalicão. The 21-year old signed a five year deal with the club, which will see him stay until the summer of 2024.Ofori move to Famalicao from Leixões Sport Club, where he played 17 times before playing last season on loan at Fereinse.He is yet to make his debut for Famalicao despite arriving with a big reputation in the lower divisions of Portuguese football.
Turkish side Eski?ehirspor have been deducted six points by Word Football governing body FIFA over the unpaid salaries of Ghana defender Jerry Akaminko. The club owes the Ghana international 500,000 Euros but failed to pay before a deadline handed by FIFA resulting in the points deduction.The TFF 1. League side have now dropped into the relegation zone after the deduction of the points, leaving them with a minus two points rooted at the bottom of the table.The Black and Reds
Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu was voted man of the match by fans of Real Valladolid in his side's goalless draw against Atletico Madrid last Sunday. The 20-year old was a rock in the heart of defence stopping the attack of the Rojiblancos which had former Chelsea forwards Diego Costa and Alvaro Morata.The Ghanaian youngster won the award ahead of teammates Joaquín Fernández and Nacho Martínez.Mohammed had 48% of the votes with Joaquín Fernández getting 44% and Nacho
Defender Nicholas Amponsah has revealed his desire to play for the National U-23 team, the Black Meteors. The Chattanooga Red Wolves SC defender says it will be a "dream come true" if he gets an invite to the Black Meteors ahead of the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations.The 22-year old has been a key player for the United Soccer League side this season, featuring in 20 times out of 26 games.“Oh yeah, it’s my dream to play for the Black Meteors. It’s not only me but I think
Left back Moro Ibrahim will miss the Black Stars B clash against Ivory Coast in the semifinal clash of the WAFU cup on Tuesday evening.The left back could not recover in time for the game against the Ivorians following an injury he picked against Burkina Faso in the quarter finals.The Bechem United defender did not train with the team on Monday, ruling him out of the clash against their West African Neighbour.He is expected to be replaced by Kotoko defender Patrick Yeboah as the
Asante Kotoko winger Maxwell Baakoh mhas resumed training with the club’s first team as they prepare for the CAF Confederation Cup playoffs.Baakoh has been out for seven months after suffering an injury in their last season’s CAF Confederation Cup campaign.The tricky wideman resumed light training two months ago but was not ready to join Asante Kotoko in their CAF Champions League preliminary stage games.He trained with his teammates on Monday evening as they prepare for their
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Ghanaian Lalas Abubakar has been named defender of the year at Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids. The defender, who joined the Denver based club on loan from Columbus Crew half way through the season has impressed magnificently earning him the accolade.The 24-year old made 22 appearance in the regular season for the club as they finished 9th in the Western Conference and 16th overall in the MLS.His impact at Rapids has seen draw comparisons with the most expensive defender
Medeama have signed former midfielder Eric Kwakwa on a two-year deal, the club announced on Tuesday.The offensive midfielder has put pen to paper on the permanent contract after completing formalities.Kwakwa returns to the club after spending four-years in Tarkwa between 2014-2018.In-between his stay at the club, he enjoyed a season long loan at Icelandic top-flight side Víkingur Ólafsvík in 2017.Eric Kwakwa told medeamasc.com: I am delighted to have re-joined my family
The Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association could be forced to postponed this month's election following the decision of a leading presidential candidate to contest his disqualification.Wilfred Osei Kwaku, president of Tema Youth Football club, is challenging the decision to disqualify him from the hot race.The former Executive Committee member of the association has been disqualified over claims of over breaching Article 33(5) (c) as well as getting on
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