Ghana Football Association Technical Director, Oti Akenteng says he is confident Ghana can beat Senegal in Sunday’s final to defend the trophy they won in 2017.The Black Stars B defeated the local Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire by 3-1 in the semi-final on Tuesday to progress to their third consecutive final in the competition.In an interview on Happy FM, Oti Akenteng who is the leader of delegation for Team Ghana said, “We confident on beating Senegal in the final to win the trophy.
Asante Kotoko have reappointed former gaffer Johnson Smith as assistant coach of the club. The experienced tactician returns after ten years away from the club, where he had spells with several teams including Karela United.He signed a two year deal with the Reds.Johnson Smith has built his reputation as one of the best gaffers in Ghana in recent times, leading Karela United to the finals of the NC Special Competition.He played a key role in the team's success in the mid 2000's
Defender Rashid Sumaila was a rock at the heart of defence for Al Qadsia as they beat Al Fahaleel on penalties in the Kuwaiti Federation Cup. The defender produced another outstanding display to add to his already impressive season as the Kuwaiti giants beat their rivals on Friday night.Sumaila lasted the entire duration as the Yellow Castles played out a pulsating 1-1 draw with Al Fahaheel in regulation time.Al Qadsia showed their mettle as one of the top teams in Kuwaiti by defeating
Black Stars B coach Maxwell Konadu remains optimistic ahead of the WAFU Cup of Nations final against Senegal on Sunday. The ex-Asante Kotoko coach believes his side will be making history on Sunday by defending the title they won two years ago.Captain Shafiu Mumuni insists the team will bring the cup home with technical director Oti Akenteng expects a tough game against the hosts.WATCH VIDEO BELOW:
The foreign based players of the Black Meteors will be expected to join camp on October 20. Coach Ibrahim Tanko has already named an 18 man local contingent, who began camping on Friday October 11.The team has started preparations ahead of the CAF U-23 championship in Egypt in November.Captain Yaw Yeboah, striker Dauda Mohammed, Kingsley Fobi, Joseph Painstil and others will all be expected to join camp later in the month.The tournament in Egypt will serve as qualification for
Three candidates seeking to be voted onto the Ghana Football Association Executive Council have been stripped off their vote, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.Aduana Stars chief Albert Commey, Berekum Chelsea director Nana Sarfo Oduro and Bechem United chief executive boss Kingsley Osei Bonsu will not vote at this month's crucial elections.In what may be viewed as a massive slap, the three candidates will have to rely on others to be elected onto the powerful body, Ghana's
Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko has invited 18 local players to camp to start preparations ahead of the CAF U-23 championship in Egypt in November. The players will be lodging at the Mplaza Hotel in Accra as the gaffer draw a training programme for them.Three goalkeepers including Asante Kotoko duo Dan Lad Ibrahim and Kwame Baah have been named in the team.Five defenders have also been named together with six midfielders and four attackers.Meanwhile, the foreign contingent will
Black Stars B captain and talisman Shafiu Mumuni says the team will win the WAFU cup of nations ahead of their final showdown against hosts Senegal. Shafiu Mumuni's hat-trick in the semifinal inspired the team to the finals of the competition after another memorable run in the regional tournament.The Ashantigold forward expects a tough Ghana but remains optimistic of the team's chances, believing in his teammates to go for the ultimate."It's going to be a tough
Ghana Beach Soccer has received a major boost in their efforts to develop the sport across the country.At a short and impressive media launch in Accra, the marketing manager of CalBank Mr Kofi Siabi unveiled the package for Ghana Beach Soccer by announcing that his outfit would continue to sponsor and support one of the fastest growing sports in the world.He confirmed a total amount of 150,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Ghana cedis) for the domestic National Super League and
Black Stars B coach Maxwell Konadu is eyeing another record with the team after reaching the final of the WAFU Cup of Nations for the second time in a row. Ghana reach the final after dismantling Ivory Coast 3-1 in the semi finals on Wednesday, setting a date with host Senegal on Sunday.The Black Stars B will make history if they win the competition, which will be the third on a row.Konadu, who before the start of the competition saw his side suffer a home defeat to Burkina Faso
The sixth season of the Indian Super League (ISL) will commence on October 20 with Kerala Blasters hosting ATK in Kochi. The fixture will kick-start Indian football's new season and will be followed by the I-League beginning on November 16.ISL comes with notable additions this season. Hyderabad FC and Odisa FC have replaced Pune City and Delhi Dynamos, respectively. And most teams have been proactive in the transfer market. While some focussed on balancing their squads, others
Ghana striker Bernard Tekpetey scored the only goal for Fortuna Düsseldorf as they pipped Dutch side VVV Venlo in a friendly match.Fortuna has used the international break for a friendly match.In the local Paul Janes Stadium, coach Friedhelm Funkel’s men won 1-0 against Dutch Eredivisie outfit VVV Venlo.In the first half, the disciplined home side players made better choices before Tekpetey put them ahead in the 26th minute after sweeping the ball past Venlo goalkeeper.Tekpetey
Ghana forward Caleb Ekuban is on the verge of making a return to the pitch after undergoing light indoor training. Ekuban broke a bone in his left foot following a challenge by Fernándes during a training at Turkish side Trabzonspor.The 25-year-old is expected to start sprinting work from next week after undergoing a light indoors the past week.Prior to his, Ekuban was the side’s best player — scoring five goals in seven gamesHe joined the club on a permanent deal this summer
Gambia referee Omar Sallah has been given the nod to officiate the 2019 WAFU Cup final between Senegal and Ghana at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Sallah featured in two previous matches in the tournament serving as fourth Official at the opening game between hosts Senegal and Bissau and also serving as Central Referee at Cote D’ Ivoire vs Cape Verde.The Gambian FIFA official received his international badge in 2013 and henceforth had numerous FIFA and
Hearts of Oak duo Richmond Ayi and William Dankyi have earned invitations to the Ghana U23 as preparations begin for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations next month.Ayi has been the second choice goalkeeper for the Black Meteors throughout the qualifications.Dankyi is one of the highly rated left backs in the country at moment and was part of the team during the last qualifying round against Algeria.The two Phobians will be joining other invited home based players to begin camping next
Atletico Madrid are in advanced talks with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey over an improved deal for a contract extension.The 26-year-old signed a five-year deal in January 2018 but his recent rich vein of form could earn him a pay rise.Partey’s current deal has a €50m release clause but Atleti are keen to double this value to €100m.He has been key for Los Rojiblancos this term having scored two goals in nine matches.Partey form has made Atleti not regrets to have sold Rodri
Former Ghana U-17 star Edmund Arko Mensah has joined Finnish Premier League outfit FC Honka, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.Mensah joins the Yellow and Black lads on a three-year deal from Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea.The 18-year-old was originally scheduled to pen a contract at Spanish side Real Valladolid but the deal fell through at the dying embers of the negotiation due to failure to agree personal terms.Mensah was instrumental in the Black Starlets
Ghana striker Bernard Tekpetey scored the only goal for Fortuna Dusseldorf in their 1-0 win over Dutch side VVV Venlo in a club friendly on Wednesday.Tekpetey got the ball 20 meters away from the goal, he took two more steps and was successful with a flat, placed finish in the 63rd minute.He was replaced five minutes later after finding the back of the net.Venlo tried to equalize with a long-range shot from former Schalke star Haji Wright but his shot was off-target.All four Ghanaian
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