Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson has lauded Ajax striker Brian Brobbey ahead of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second-leg clash on Thursday.Reflecting on their first-leg encounter, where both players scored in a 2-2 draw at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Larsson praised Brobbey's exceptional physicality and performance.''I have never seen a player with so much physical strength in my life', the ex-Malmo FF man told Voetbalzone. He played excellently against
The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prosper Narteh Ogum, praised his team and Sekondi Eleven Wise for a good performance on Wednesday afternoon after their MTN FA Cup clash.The Porcupine Warriors hosted the lower division outfit at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Round 16 of the domestic cup competition.Courtesy of a solitary strike from Elvis Kyei Baffour, Kotoko secured a narrow 1-0 win to advance to the quarterfinals.Speaking in his post-match interview, Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum
Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has raised significant concerns about the nation's football trajectory.Former international defender Richard Kissi Boateng expressed alarm over this development, emphasizing the unifying power of football in Ghana.In an interview with Pan-Africa Football, Kissi Boateng remarked, "It is a bad sign for the nation not to qualify for this event [AFCON] because that is what brings the nation together."He
Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has expressed his delight after his team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Sekondi Eleven Wise in the Round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup.The Porcupine Warriors hosted the lower division outfit at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, with Elvis Kyei Baffour's solitary strike proving to be the difference-maker.In his post-match interview, Coach Ogum praised both teams for their performances."It was a good game where
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has revealed the tactical approach that led to his team's 1-0 win over Sekondi Eleven Wise in the Round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup.According to Coach Ogum, Kotoko's strategy was to maintain possession of the ball and exploit the gaps behind Eleven Wise's defensive line."We tried as much as possible to make sure that we kept possession of the ball and tried to play the ball behind their defensive line because we realized they
Former Ghana international defender Richard Kissi Boateng has expressed his disappointment and concern over Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).In an interview with Pan-Africa Football, Kissi Boateng emphasized the significance of football in Ghana, stating that it is a unifying force that brings the nation together."It is a bad sign for the nation not to qualify for this event [AFCON] because that is what brings the nation together."He
Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen's dynamic right-back, is reportedly eyeing a move to Spain, with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona emerging as his preferred destinations.This marks a shift from previous links to the English Premier League, as the Dutch-Ghanaian defender now prioritizes a transfer to La Liga.Frimpong's contract with Leverkusen extends until 2028; however, a release clause between â?¬40 million and â?¬45 million could facilitate his departure this summer.His
Former Ghanaian international defender Richard Kissi Boateng has issued a rallying cry to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), urging them to take immediate action to salvage the nation's football fortunes.Kissi Boateng's comments come on the back of Ghana's disappointing failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a setback that has sparked widespread concern about the country's football trajectory.In an interview with Pan-Africa Football,
The head coach of Chad, Tahir Zakaria Gardia has opted to rely on local players for the upcoming games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In the March international break, Chad will take on Ghana and Comoros in two difficult matches in Group I.Ahead of the games, coach Tahir Zakaria Gardia has named a squad that is made up of 23 local players including 14 players from local club AS PS.The 25-man squad has only two foreign players: goalkeeper Mbaynaïssem Jourdain (CSK
Bayern Munich legend, Sammy Kuffour, has backed the team to reach the final of the 2024/25 Uefa Champions League final.The German Bundesliga side on Tuesday cruised past Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-0 win in their second leg meeting in the Round 16 tie of the competition.The win gave Bayern Munich a 5-0 aggregate triumph to secure a quarter-final spot in the Champions League.Speaking in an interview, Sammy Kuffour, who has been impressed with the performance of his former club under
Former Ghanaian defender, Sammy Kuffour, has revealed his admiration for Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany.According to the Bayern Munich legend, he is impressed with the tactics of the Belgian tactician and how he is able to bring the best out of his team.Speaking to Flashscore, Kuffour revealed that this is an observation he made during a recent visit to Bayern Munich.â??I spoke to Vincent Kompany when I was in Munich, and he was so positive about the team. I went to the
Ghanaâ??s football community has rallied around Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, celebrating his election to the Confederation of African Footballâ??s (CAF) Executive Committee.Leading the tributes are top clubs Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, and Medeama SC, who have publicly applauded Okrakuâ??s achievement.Asante Kotoko kept it brief but impactful, stating, "Congratulations on being elected as @CAF_Online Executive Committee member." Congratulations
Former GHALCA presidential candidate Isaac Koomson has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to relocate Nsoatreman FC from their current home venue in Bibiani.Koomson raised concerns over the safety of the team, pointing out that the route to Bibiani passes near the hometown of the late Nana Pooley. According to him, tensions remain high in the area following Pooleyâ??s tragic incident, and there have been reports of individuals attempting to ambush the team after a
Asante Kotoko secured a narrow victory over lower-tier side Eleven Wise to advance to the quarterfinals of the MTN FA Cup, where they will face True Democracy.The match, initially set for February 23, 2025, was postponed due to Kotokoâ??s delayed return to competitive action.Played at the Baba Yara Stadium, the Porcupine Warriors dominated early proceedings, with Elvis Kyei Baffour scoring the decisive goal just before halftime.The former Liberty Professionals forward converted
Ghanaian international Zubairu Ibrahim was in action for FK Partizan on Wednesday afternoon and helped the team to secure victory over Radnik in their Serbian Cup clash.The talented winger started for his team in the Round 16 encounter of the domestic cup competition and lasted the full duration of the game.In the second half, Zubairu Ibrahim scored with a fine effort in the 59th minute to put the game to bed.Before his equaliser, Partizan had taken control of the tie with a dominant
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is determined to help the Super Eagles avoid another setback in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With newly appointed coach Eric Chelle at the helm, Osimhen believes the team can turn their fortunes around and overcome the current four-point deficit to Group C leaders Rwanda."There's a new manager now, and we are desperately looking forward to the game against Rwanda to try to correct all the previous mistakes we've
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has appealed to the Ga Mantse and the entire Ghanaian community for support as the team prepares for their upcoming crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar.The former Ghana International paired a courtesy call on the prominent leader ahead of the games as Ghana aim to overturn their poor form.Addo underlined the importance of unity and support in achieving their goal of qualifying for the World Cup."Ghana nation needs urgently
Hearts of Oak Communications Director, Opare Addo, has emphasized the need for all stakeholders to strictly adhere to enhanced safety protocols to prevent security breaches at football matches.He made this call after the Ghana Football Association charged the club for allowing their fans to access the safe zone of the Legon Stadium on Saturday during their game against Young Apostles.The new measures were introduced following the tragic stabbing of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong,
Ghana's preparations for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers have been dealt a setback, as midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana has been ruled out due to injury GHANAsoccernet.com understands.Sulemana suffered a minor injury during training, and his club's medical team estimates that he will be out for approximately two weeks.As a result, Sulemana will miss Ghana's crucial matches against Chad and Madagascar later this month. Ghana is seeking to bounce back from their
Chief Executive Officer of Hasaacas Ladies, Evelyn Nsiah Asare, has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to increase the squad size for womenâ??s teams for in international competitions.The SWAG vice president wants the current limit of 28 players raised to 35.Her appeal comes after CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday.With his renewed mandate, Dr. Motsepe has pledged to
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