Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey enjoyed a remarkable evening by completing a 91.7 percent of his 99 passes in their 2-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.The 26-year-old Ghanaian recovered 13 balls as the Spanish giants eased to the last-16 with victory at the Wanda Metropolitano.Partey produced an immaculate midfield masterclass as Diego Simeone men's advanced to the next stage of the competition.The Ghana international completed

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) Professor Peter Twumasi has been caught in a gargantuan lie over claims his outfit was unaware of the 2019 President's Cup scheduled for the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday December 15.The under-fire NSA boss has told local media houses in the country that his outfit had no prior knowledge of the prestigious ceremonial cup match to honour Ghanaian leader Nana Akufo Addo following the uproar that has greeted its cancellation

Ghana U-23 assistant coach Michael Osei has appealed to the Ghana Football Association to give the local coaches without license 'A' time to acquire the certificate.A requirement in the Club Licensing Regulations states that only holders CAF License A or it's equivalent qualify to be head coaches of top-flight clubs in the upcoming season.But Osei has pleaded with the Club Licensing Board to give local coaches time to acquire the requisite certificate.The German-trained

Head coach and technical director of Division One League side Star Madrid FC Michael Osei says it is too early to start the 2019/2020 football season in December.The Ghana U23 assistant coach claims it has been long players stayed at home without playing and will need enough time to get back to their best.There has been no league since June 2008 following a corruption scandal exposé which halted all football activities in the country."I don't think is a good idea to start

Elmina Sharks FC have completed the signing of goalkeeper Suad Bawa Martey from Proud United on a two-year deal, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.Bawa will be replacing the departed Richard Attah who joined Hearts of Oak about a fortnight ago following the expiration of his contract.The 22-year-old shot stopper had an outstanding campaign during the Special Competition as he managed five clean sheets in eight games.His display helped Proud United to book a place in the quarter-finals

Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila was at his usual best for Al Qadsia as they tamed Al Kuwait in the Kuwaiti Super Cup on Thursday afternoon .After playing out a cagey first half, Brazilian forward James Dens struck beautifully in the 72nd minute to send Al Qadsia fans at the Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium into ecstasy mood.Al Kuwaiti however in their bid to send the game into extra time put up a fight in the dying embers of the match but Al Qadsia’s steady defense marshalled by Rashid

Ghana League Clubs Associations (GHALCA) have confirmed that the rescheduled game between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko in the Presidential Cup has been moved to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.The game was initially scheduled to come off at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 15, 2019.But due to the bad nature of the Accra Sports Stadium after the pitch has used for series of events, the match has been moved to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on the Sunday, December

Ghanaian teenager Kwaku Osei Bonsu has managed to score four goals in his four matches played since joining FK Senica in the Slovak league .Bonsu signed with the Slovakia club last in October, hoping to play for the first team, but was asked play with second team FC Malacky in the third division. He took the decision in his stride and showed great character and maturity whiles displaying footballing skills in the lower division.Last Friday, the former Bechem Chelsea forward received

Asante Kotoko have extended the contract of stalwart defender Wahab Adams. The strong center back's contract was extended to 2022 after an impressive two seasons with the Porcupine Warriors.Adams joined the Reds from Aduana Stars in 2017 after helping the Dormaa based club win the Ghana Premier League.The 26-year old has been a regular member of the Kumasi based side, helping them reach the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup last season.He also won the NC Special competition

Ghanaian trio, Richmond Boakye Yiadom, Joseph Paintsil and Majeed Ashimeru have their respective clubs dumped out of the UEFA Champions League after the group stage matches.Richmond Boakye Yiadom’s of Crevna zvezda failed to book a place in the Europa League as they lost the final game to Olympiacos by 1-0 on Wednesday.Red Star needed a win to qualify ahead of the Greek giants on match day six.The Serbian giants finished bottom on the group with three points.Boakye Yiadom scored

Ghana forward André Ayew has been named in Championship Team of the Week following his superb performance for Swansea City in the draw against Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday.Ayew was named Man of the Match in the Swans 1-1 stalemate against Blackburn Rovers.He netted to salvage a vital point for his team after former Swansea City striker Danny Graham had given the Rovers an early lead at the Liberty Stadium.Ayew put in a great shift with three shots on target, four successful dribbles

Asante Kotoko coach, Maxwell Konadu is looking to beef up his squad with his some few signings ahead of the new season.The newly appointed coach of Asante Kotoko has debunked rumors he will release most of the players at the club.According to him, he is looking forward to work with the current crop of players at the club but will look to sign two or three players to beef up the squad.The former Black Stars assistant coach said, the players at the club are of top quality and he will

Wa All Stars bound goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda has refuted media reports that some of his teammates disrespected Head Coach James Kwesi Appiah during the country’s embarrassing campaign in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.Ghana had its worst campaign in the history of the FIFA World Cup after managing just a point in three games at the tournament with issues off the pitch overshadowing the team’s performance on the pitch.According to journalists who were with the team in Brazil

Hearts of Oak have appointed ex-Ghana international Ben Owu as goalkeeping coach, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The Ghana U20 goalkeeper's trainer is expected to be a good addition to the technical team of the Phobians for the upcoming season.Owu is joining the capital club from AshantiGold SC after his four years spell with the Miners came to an end.Owu has rich experience on the local scene having been goalkeepers' coach for Sekondi Hasaacas, Medeama SC and King Faisal

Ghana forward André Ayew rescued a point for Swansea City in their 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday night in Championship.Former Swansea striker Danny Graham gave the Blackburn Rovers an early lead with a close-range finish in the 4th minute of the game.But Swansea City equalised just six minutes later as leading scorer Andre Ayew headed home to rescue a vital point for the home side.The next bit of action saw Swansea’s Tom Carroll and Blackburn’s

The upcoming Arthur Legacy Invitational Tournament has been postponed from tomorrow the 12-13 December at the Accra Sports Stadium.The 12 team Invitational tournament which is meant to be an exhibition of football talents from the ages of 16-18 years will now be staged on 17 -18 December at the same venue.This has come as a result of circumstances regarding scheduling of events at the venue.But the tournament will take on the new set date this month.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will formally launch the 2019/2020 football season on Friday 20th December 2019 at the Accra Sports Stadium at 5pm.This event is taking place within the framework of the Football Association’s calendar of events for the 2019/2020 football season, which kicks off on the weekend of December 27-29, 2019.Members of the media are respectfully invited to cover the event, which will have the top hierarchy of the GFA, distinguished guests and members

Ghana midfielder Isaac Twum played a key role as IK Start made a quick return to the Norwegian topflight league. The former Inter Allies defender climbed off the bench to help IK Start secure promotion despite their 4-3 defeat to Lillestrom.Twum's introduction in the 71st minute sparked a spirited fight back from the Kristiasand side who were down by four goals in 60 minutes.Martin Ramsland's hat-trick in the last 15 minutes ensured IK Start qualified to the topflight

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan and defender Evans Mensah have started light training as part of their recovery from a minor injury setback ahead of the new campaign. The pair have been out for some few weeks but return to training on Wednesday as they gear up for the 2019/20 season.The duo were an integral part of the Porcupine Warriors team that were booted out of both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.Annan was also a member of the Black Stars B team

Asante Kotoko have unveiled their new coach Maxwell Konadu. The former Black Stars assistant coach was unveiled at the club's training complex at Adako Jachie.Konadu, who is returning to the Porcupine Warriors for a second stint as a coach, met the playing body this afternoon.The Black Stars B coach signed a two-year deal with the Reds and has been tasked to win the upcoming Ghana Premier League season as well as qualify the team to the CAF Champions League.During his first