In-form Mirs Elmaqasah striker Nana Poku could be used as a special weapon by Ghana to destroy Egypt in next month's crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The former Ghana Premier League goal king has been a massive hit since moving to the north African country two seasons ago. In the 2014/15 season he scored 14 goals and 1 goal in a Cup match during his spell at Police Union (Ittihad Al Shorta). Last term, he banged in 14 goals in the league and was runners-up on the goal king chart.
Medeama SC midfielder Malik Akowuah has confirmed he will not be at club for next season. The former Ashanti Gold SC and Great Olympics star could not disclose his next destination but he is very optimistic he will move on. "It's true, there are many offers still coming for my services. Sometimes you need to take time to change club if not you might end up making a mistake," Akowuah said on Ashh FM. "We are still in negotiations. I hope by next week I will know my next destination.
Two promising Ghanaian starlets have started their trials at Serie A side Inter Milan. John Kofi Essel, 16, was scouted from school football whilst Eyram Leveh, 17, is a player of JB Rangers FC. Both have been with the club in Milan since Saturday and are expected to stay until late November. Essel has been touted the 'next Michael Essien' because he poses the 'passing, powerful presence and goal-scoring defensive midfield features' of the former Ghana international and Chelsea
Former Ghana international Shilla Illiasu has asked Ghana coach Avram Grant to expand his scope of selection into the Black Stars. The Israeli gaffer is known for selecting old faces to his Black Stars while leaving prospective talents on the fringes. Inaki Williams, Nana Akwasi Asare, Raphael Dwamena, Dennis Appiah and Gideon Jung are among many impressive Ghanaian players abroad who have never caught the attention of the former Chelsea manager who is always on scouting abroad. With Ghana
Bechem United star forward Abednego Tetteh could become Asante Kotoko's first major signing of the season as the Porcupine Warriors are close to reaching a deal with United for his signature. Kotoko have been tracking the 12-goal striker who netted a hat-trick against Hearts of Oak last term and they are close to announcing his capture. The Porcupine Warriors are have tabled $25,000 offer to the 2016 MTN FA Champions. Bechem would not resist the offer and could accept the bid in the
Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah is expected to return to training with Anderlecht next week. The former AS Monaco and Caen defender was ruled out for up to 6 weeks after suffering a while injury in late August. However the 24-year-old has however recovered and is expected out of the treatment room next week. The French-born would join the rest of his Anderlecht team-mates for training next week. He is at the club together with Ghanaian starlet Emmanuel Adjei Sowah and Frank Acheampon
Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak have expressed interest in signing twin brothers Fuseini and Alhassan Nuhu who have been released by dethroned Ghana Premier League champions AshantiGold, according to reports. Reports emerged on Saturday morning that the Miners have parted ways with the 27-year-olds and Hearts are understood to have already contacted the pair. The Phobians have been busy on the transfer market, putting their team in shape before the G6 tournament and want the duo come on
Former Liberty Professionals midfielder Daniel Kodie has confirmed he is close to sealing a three-season move to Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak. Kodie, 22, has already passed medicals with the former African champions and is waiting to agree personal terms with the Phobians. Hearts are eager to bolster their ranks with the acquisition of the player and he has revealed to Kick GH he could seal his move soon. "Yes, I've passed my medicals two weeks ago and I'm really happy
Egypt assistant coach Mahmoud Fayez says his Pharaohs will not be counting on history to beat Ghana during the 2017 AFCON. The seven-time African champions have been drawn in Group D alongside Ghana, Mali and Uganda. Trio Uganda, Ghana and Egypt are also in the same group in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The North African giants possess a bitter memory of Ghana in recent past after the Black Stars mauled them 6-1 in Kumasi during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. But assistant
Watch the impressive strike by former Hearts of Oak striker Samuel Afum who netted his first goal on his return to the Egyptian Premier League. The 25-year-old opened the scoring for Degla on the 29th minute at the Gehaz El Reyada Stadium but the home crawled back to equalise. Watch the video of his goal below....
Former Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Clement Ashittey has been put up as one of the brightest talents to watch in the upcoming Ethiopian Premier League. Ashittey, 21, signed for Dedebit in late September and has been enjoying a flying time on pre-season. The former Amidaus Professionals and Bidvest Vits shot-stopper has come up as one of the top foreign footballers to watch in the Ethiopian top-flight league. Ashittey had a short with Bidvest in South Africa's Premier Soccer League but left
Polish legend Michal Zewlakow has pleaded for more time for Ghanaian striker Sadam Sulley to settle at Legia Warsaw. The 20-year-old was acquired from Ghanaian second-tier side Vision FC before the start of the season but has been limited to the club's second team. Legia fans have been left disappointed in the Ghanaian striker and he is likely to put on sale in the winter. But former Anderlecht and Olympiakos midfielder who also played for Legia Warsaw has asked his former club to exercise
Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Nassamu Yakubu has extended a helping hand to the technical team of the Black Queens as they intensify preparations for the 2016 Women's Afcon. Nassamu then teams up with Black Satellites goalkeepers trainer Issah Najahu who ealier offered to assist the team to prepare in the absence of the substantive trainer Cudjoe Mensah. Substantive goalkeepers trainer Cudjoe Mensah joined the senior national team of Mauritius a few months ago leaving the position vacant.
Ghana's female senior national team the Black Queens were held to a 2-2 draw game by Faith Soccer Academy U17 side in a friendly encounter at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Saturday. Goals from Alice Kusi and Deborah Afriyie in the first half were cancelled by a brace from Mahama Jonathan to end the game in a draw. An excellent cross from Deborah Afriyie was expertly connected by Alice Kusi to break the virginity of the game in the 23rd minute but the Faith Academy
Ghanaian striker Johnathan Opoku Agyemang got on target for VVV-Venlo their deserving 3-1 win over Den Bosch in the Dutch second-tier league on Friday. The 26-year-old netted the second goal of the game for his side in the 43rd minute at the Seacon Stadion De Koel. The Zutphen-born has now scored twice in his last three games for Venlo in the Eerste Divisie....
Former Black Stars coach Emmanuel Afranie has described calls to sack current coach Avram Grant as reckless. Grant has come under pressure following a tepid opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda which ended 0-0 in Tamale . Some have questioned the tactical ingenuity of the former Chelsea manager whose decision to spend more time in the UK has compounded mattes. Calls for his dismissal heightened but veteran coach Afranie that will be far-fetched. ''Firstly, his contract
Egypt assistant coach Osama Nabih says they are in top shape now to exact revenge next month in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at home. The Pharaohs were embarrassed 7-3 on aggregate including a 6-1 away defeat in Kumasi during the playoff round to the Brazil 2014 World Cup finals three years ago. Egypt made a bright start in Group E when they raced from a goal down to beat Congo 2-1 in Brazzaville. "Every game has its own circumstances and Egypt has now regained their power as
Bechem United have reached a deal with Karela United top striker Sampson Eduku, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. But both clubs are yet to agree on his transfer fee. Eduku found the back of the net 13 times in the GN Bank Division One League last term despite missing the first seven fixtures through injury. The previous season, he scored 18 goals. Bechem United will make Sampson Eduku the second striker to join them this season after the signing of Akoto Danso from Okwawu United. Top
Asante Kotoko have officially written to West African Football Academy for the services of intelligent midfielder Gideon Waja over possible permanent move, GHANASoccernet.com can disclose. The Porcupine Warriors have set their eyes on the talented midfielder to replace the departed Stephen Nyarko. Waja has been described as one of the best passer of the ball in the Ghana Premier League. He has been was very influential for the Academy side the last two seasons. By Nuhu Adams...
Hearts and Kotoko need football leaders who have big eyes for tremendous global brand growing and not Vincent Sowah and Samuel Opoku Nti. When Leicester City won the English Premier League last season the whole world marveled at the unanticipated success of the Foxes as they left perennial winners - Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal in their wakes. In the words of Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew he mentioned the historic triumphed embarrassed the Premier League's
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