Former Ghana coach J.E. Sarpong says it is only a senseless coach who will accept Hearts of Oaks coaching job since it is a death trap. The former Dwarfs head coach explains that the side is currently run by poor leadership who are managerially bankrupt and anyone who accepts to work with them is digging his own grave. No, Ill never accept to coach Hearts. You think I am senseless? At this point in time, the club is boiling and anyone who accepts to coach them will be in trouble, J.E Sarpong told

There was massive jubilation in Egypt on Thursday evening after Ghana coach Avram Grant named his final 23-man squad to play the Pharaohs on November 13 without skipper Asamoah Gyan and Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah, according to reports. The former Chelsea boss named his squad for the World Cup qualifier without the duo who have been battling injuries. Famous Egyptian sports website Yallakora revealed that many Egyptians were in a jubilant mood when the two were not part of the squad. Grant

Red-hot Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena highlighted his superior scoring form by striking the lone goal for Austria Lustenau in a 1-0 home triumph over Wiener Neustadt on Friday evening. The 21-year-old has now notched 12 league goals in 18 games for Lustenau who have now taken over the leadership of the Liga 1. With Lustenau aiming for victory before their home fans, it took the Ghanaian the 66th minute to power home the match winner. Dwamena, who was surprisingly left out of the Ghana

Torric Jebrin launched a thinly veiled attack on Ghana coach Avram Grant overlooked Egypt-based players in his squad for this month's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Pharaohs. The Ismaily player is convinced there are Ghanaians in the Egyptian top-flight who could have merited call-ups. Jebrin's club-mate Emmanuel Banahene and Nana Poku who is top scorer for Misr Al-Maqassa had been speculated to make the squad. But Grant's 23-man squad released on Thursday including

Hearts of Oak have settled all outstanding salaries of its players paving way for pre season to start on Saturday. GHANASoccernet.com can confirm players were paid three months arrears and are each owed a month's salary. The unsettled delayed the start of training for the upcoming season which will start with the G6 tournament. Newly-appointment assistant coach Henry Wellington will supervise training....

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has confirmed Ghana winger Albert Adomah will play against Blackburn Rovers after recovering from an injury. The Ghana international has recovered quicker than expected after he suffered a 'horrible dead leg' injury during the side's 1-1 stalemate at Birmingham City. The 28-year-old wasclattered during the first-half of the Second City derby and had to be replaced by Ross McCormack. It was widely feared he will be on the shelf for an extended period

Ismaily star Torric Jebrin is expecting an uncompromising when Egypt host Ghana on 13 Novemeber in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier but predicts victory for the Black Stars. The Pharoahs are bent of avenging the humiliating 6-1 defeat suffered in the first leg of the 2014 World Cup playoffs. Ghana made a stuttering start to their campaign in a 0-0 draw with Uganda at home and could see themselves five points off the pack if they lose in Alexandria. ''Ghana see this as a must win clash.

Hearts have confirmed its pre-season will begin on Saturday ahead of the new campaign. The players refused to turn up for their pre-season programme last week due to unpaid salaries. But the club has announced the training will kick-start on Saturday under the watch of newly-appointed assistant coach Henry Wellington "He is expected to lead the team into pre-season which would commence on Saturday." Hearts will train for at least five days before battling Medeama in the 2016 G6

Medeama will kick off their pre-season training on Saturday, the club has announced. The players are being recalled after an extensive holiday period. Coach Augustine Evans Adotey is expected to put the players through their paces at the Tarkwa and Aboso Park. The Yellow and Mauves are expected to train for five days before traveling to Kumasi for the 2016 G6 mini tournament. We would begin our pre-season training on Saturday after an extensive holiday period for our boys!! Welcome back.

Hearts have appointed Henry Lamptey Wellington as the club's new assistant coach on a two-year deal, the club has announced. The experienced gaffer replaces club legend Yaw Preko who resigned last week on personal ground. "The management of Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed Coach Henry Lamptey Wellington, 42, as assistant coach," an official statement read "The former Heart of Lions, King Faisal, Kotoko and Hasaacas has joined Hearts of Oak on a two-year deal. "He

Heart captainRobin Gnagne has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2018 to end widespread speculation surrounding his future. The Phobians finally get some respite following recent resignations which have hit the club. The Ivorian, who joined from defunct Red Bull Academy in 2011, has put pen-to-paper on an improved deal at the club. The club has rewarded the strong centre-back with a new deal that will keep him at the club for the next two seasons.

Ghana's Black Queens will play two high-profile friendly matches against Cote D'voire and South Africa ahead of the 2016 African Women's Championship in Cameroon. The Queens will engage the Ivorian on November 9 before facing South Africa four days later, with both games expected to take place at the Accra sports stadium. The team is using the friendly as a dress rehearsal ahead of the 2016 African Women's Championship in Cameroon. The West Africans have drawndrawn rivals

English side Barnsley are delighted that defender Andy Kyere Yiadom has been rewarded for his marvelous form after being handed his debut call-up into the Black Stars ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt next week. The 24-year-old was a surprised inclusion in Avram Grant's 23-man squad announced on Thursday. Yiadom, a player regularly highlighted by GHANAsoccernet.com, looks to have been called thanks to his form for the English Championship side. The right-back is coming

Brighton and Hove Albion coach Chris Hughton has told Ghanaian striker Elvis Manu that he can leave in January in search of regular playing time. Manu, 23, has been left frustrated since he joined the English side from Feyenood. The Ghanaian has been restricted to the side's developmental team amid concerns over his future.   Hughton told The Argus: I can understand that. Hes a really good lad but it has been tough here for him. He has improved from last season but it has

Egypt have handed a late call-up to in-form midfielder Walid Soliman for the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Ghana because of an injury in their squad. Ahly's in-form attacking midfielder Soliman has been called up to replace winger Mostafa Fathi who picked up an injury. Egypt suffered a major injury blow aswinger Fathi was ruled out of next week's match against Ghana because of the injury to the Zamalek player. The Zamalek winger was part of the 23-man squad released

New recruit Amed Toure has started pre-season training with Bechem United. Toure, 29, joined the side's training on Thursday for the first time since he completed a three-year deal with the club. The Burkina Faso international is keen to revive his career with the MTN FA Cup holders. The Hunters will rely on his predatory instincts ahead of their debut participation in the CAF Confederation Cup next year....

Egypt have suffered a major injury blow aswinger Mostafa Fathi has been ruled out of next week's 2018 World Cup qualifying clash against Ghana because of injury. The Zamalek winger was part of the 23-man squad released by coach Hector Cuper to face the Black Stars on 13 November in Alexandria. Fathi has now been withdrawn from the squad following a knee injury he suffered while training with Cairo side Zamalek. "Fathi will not be able to feature against Ghana because of his injury.

Ghana Oil Company Limited are set to renew its 'financially rewarding' sponsorship deal with giants Asante Kotoko, according to multiple reports in the West African nation. The country's leading oil marketing firm are reported to be happy with their returns and are seeking to sign a two-year contract extension. GOIL believe their association with the Porcupine Warriors has been rewarding amid threats of withdrawing a similar one with rivals Hearts GOIL signed a GH 40,000-a-month

French-born Ghanaian striker Grejohn Kyei is a doubt for Reims' French League two clash at Strasbourg with a knee injury. The 21-year-old picked the setback during Wednesday's training session. And the club has confirmed the former France Under-21 international is a doubt for the trip to the Stade de la Meinau.  ...

Aduana Stars are close to completing a massive transfer coup for Medeama midfielder Malik Akowuah by tabling an 'unbelievable' offer, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The Yellow and Mauves are 'very close' to accepting the huge offer from the Fire Club for their influential midfielder. Akowuah has been on the radar of Hearts for the past two seasons with reports claiming the Phobians will agree a fee with Medeama today (Friday). But Ghana's leading football