Legon Cities FC coach Wahid Mohammed is confident ahead of his team's clash with giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko on match day 2 of the Ghana Premier League. The noveau-rich club impressed in their first game against Liberty Professionals despite throwing away a two goal lead to draw 2-2 with the Dansoman based club.Ahead of the big game on Friday, head coach Wahid Mohammed in unfazed by the credentials of the Porcupine Warriors, comparing them to their latest opponents."I'm

As 2019 comes to a close, former Chelsea and Ghana star Michael Essien has chosen his best 11 African players of the decade.The last 10 years saw significant moments for African football, commencing with the World Cup being hosted on the continent for the first time in its history, in South Africa in 2010 .The decade ended with the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations being held in June and July for the first time instead of its traditional January to February slot.Essien's own decade

Ghanaian defender Enock Kwateng could be returning to FC Nantes in the January transfer window, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.The right-back joined from FC Nantes following the end of his contract with Nantes in the summer.But the 22-year-old has struggled for regular playing time at the club - making just 8 appearances and having one assist to his name.Reports from France indicate that Nantes are hoping to take advantage of his situation by snapping him up on loan for

The Premier League Board (PLB) has announced the match official for Week Two of the Ghana Premier League that will be be played this weekend.The opening day of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League produced great spectacle of football across the country.Below are the Match officials for Match-day Two (2):Match: LEGON CITIES FC VS ASANTE KOTOKO (Fri)Venue: Accra Sports StadiumReferee: Clement K. NkuahAsst 1: Papala PatrickAsst 2: Alex Osam4th Official: Abdulai IbrahimMatch Commissioner: 

Ghanaian duo John Antwi and Ernest Papa Arko have been named in the Top 10 foreigners of the Egyptian Premier League for the last decade.Antwi holds the record as the highest scoring non-Egyptian in the country's top-flight.He started banging in the goals with his first club Ismaily which saw him finish as topscorer for the 2013/14 season with 12 goals.He was sold to a Saudi top-flight side Al Shabab before returning to sign for Al Ahly.Antwi was then loaned to  Misr El-Makasa

Los Angeles talisman Latif Blessing has taken a wife after tying the knot with Dorcas Khloe Sakyiamah.The ceremony took place in Koforidua with invitation given to relatives and close friends- some footballers.Blessing caps what has been a fulfilling 2019 MLS season with LAFC.The 23-year-old scored six times in his 36 appearances in the just ended campaign.In August this year, the former Liberty Professionals player signed a two-year contract with LAFC which will keep him at the

AshantiGold midfielder Appiah McCarthy is expected to resume full-scale training by 15 January, 2020.He is yet to fully recover from a knee injury sustained during the Normalisation Committee Special Competition.McCarthy aggravated the injury during the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations in Senegal.Upon his return, he was given a six-week break to help his recovery.He started gym work last week and remains on schedule to rejoin his teammates.McCarthy should be available for selection for

Elmina Sharks have confirmed the signing of Edmond Asiedu in the ongoing transfer window.The combative midfielder joined Sharks from lower-tier side Okyeman Planners.The Elmina-based outfit first spotted the player during a friendly match between the two sides in February.He is expected be in the squad when they square off against Karela FC on Sunday. https://twitter.com/elminasharks/status/1211738929344462848— (@elminasharks) ?s=21

Communications Director of Hearts of Oak Kwame Opare Addo has dismissed claims that Kim Grant has been sacked from his position as head coach of the club.The coach was given a four-game ultimatum to save his job after their defeat against Asante Kotoko in the President Cup last Sunday.The former Ghana forward however failed to bring joy on the faces of their supporters when they hosted Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.But a first half Jonah Attuquaye’s goal

AshantiGold made a flying start to their 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season with a convincing 3-0 win over Great Olympics at the Len Clay Stadium on Sunday.Defender Mubarik Yussif gave himself a perfect birthday present by striking from inside the box to give the Miners a deserving lead at the 17th minute.Amos Addai doubled the lead in the 38th minute after being put through by Mark Agyekum.Captain Shafiu Mumuni scores from the spot at the 68th minute to make it a perfect win

Ghanaian attacker Jeremy Doku has expressed his satisfaction with Anderlecht's draw against Antwerp in the Belgian Pro League on Friday. The 17-year-old featured but could not leave his mark like he did against Genk. The winger did have one good chance but failed to score as the game finished 0-0. "Antwerp is a good team and we knew that beforehand. We did come to win, we really did not come for a draw. But our organization we had worked on for a whole week was good.

Ghana international Kevin Prince Boateng says he would become a football coach after retiring from playing actively. The Fiorentina attacker revealed his desire of working in football but as a consultant or a coach when he hung his boots.Boateng, who was speaking German news portal the Bild indicated football is more of hard work today than just affiliation to a club.“If you don't work, you will be replaced, very simply. Loyalty no longer exists. That's sad. You

Ghana striker Caleb Ekuban is hoping to get back to his old form in the second half of the season. The Trabzonspor forward missed majority of the first half of the campaign through injury.His return from injury has seen him struggle to hit his strides but the ex-Chievo Verona attacker is confident of returning to top form next year.“I have not yet reached my old form," he told gunebakis.com.tr. I will continue my goals by completing the deficiencies in the half-time camp."Ekuban

Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan has been linked with a move away from Sassuolo in January after reportedly attracting interest from Fiorentina and Torino.The 26-year-old has been great form this season. In 12 appearances for Sassuolo in the Serie A, he has scored one goal and registered five assists.The two teams are said to be ready to go head to head in the winter transfer window for Duncan.According to the reports, newly appointed Fiorentina coach Giuseppe Iachini is interested

Asante Kotoko defender Augustine Sefah has extended his stay at the club after agreeing a new one-year contract. Sefah's initial two-and-a-half contract expires on 31 December, 2019.The right back told Kotoko Express App after finalizing the deal at the club's secretariat on Monday: "I want to thank the coach and the management for the confidence they have shown in me."I have given my hundred per cent to this club and promises to increase it even more."Aside

Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has jumped to the defence of attacker Callum Hudson-Odoi following criticism from all quarters. The 19-year-old has been underwhelming since returning to the team this season following a long injury layoff.He has featured in 12 Premier League games but has failed to impress fans in those games, leaving him exposed to critics.“He’s come off the back of a big injury and there’s certainly a period where we have to stick with him through that,"

French born-Ghanaian International Elisha Owusu has received a lot of praise from his coach Jess Thorup after his stellar performances since joining the club this season.The 21-year old defensive midfielder joined the Belgium club Gent in the summer from Olympique Lyon.He has been impressive since joining the club and has made 19 appearances in the league this season."He received with surprise a lot of space to make the game, since Standard wanted to proceed against. Elisha

Newly appointed Fiorentina head coach Guiseppe Lachini is interested in signing Ghanaian International  Alfred Duncan from Sasuolo in the January transfer window.The Italian coach is focused on working with young, energetic and technically gifted players in his squad.The 55-year-old replaced Vincenzo Montella who was sacked a week ago with the team trailing in 15th place, three points above the relegation zone. Ex-midfielder Iachini has agreed an 18-month contract with the club

Bechem United playmaker Kwadwo Asamoah wants to hit double figures after putting up a Man of the Match performance on the opening day of the Ghana Premier League.The 17-year-old scored the opener in Sunday's 2-0 home win over ten-man Elmina Shark.His overall output earned him the Man of the Match award.Asamoah, who plays as an offensive midfielder or a winger, is delighted to hit the ground running and wants to replicate such eye-catching performances throughout the season.''It's

 Trabzonspor forward, Caleb Ekuban will face of with his kid brother Joseph Ekuban in a friendly game between his club  and Partizan Tirana. The Albanian club will be in Turkey for camping and have lined up some friendly games against Super Lig oppositions including Trabzonspor.Caleb Ekuban is likely to face off with his brother Joseph Ekuban who also plays as a forward for Partizan Tirana.The 19-year old is currently on loan to the club from Verona.The game comes off