Hearts of Oak assistant coach Henry Wellington wants to use the upcoming GHALCA G6 tournament to get his side in top shape for the new season. The former Asante Kotoko youth team coach was appointed last week to get the team in good condition. He has started work with the Phobians at the Ajax Park in Legon, Accra for "The G6 tournament is preparations towards the league. The way injuries are affecting the team, I pray it ceases so we can play the G6," Wellington said on Kumasi-based
Ghana assistant coach Maxwell Konadu says the team will have the peace of mind to prepare in Dubai for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Egypt on 13 November. The Black Stars started training in the Gulf country on Tuesday to hatch on how to beat the Pharaohs in Alexandria to get their campaign back on track. After a jerky start, Konadu believes the training camp will afford team the needed concentration for the task ahead. ''The whole team is assembling in Dubai to train
The Black Queens of Ghana will play the female senior national team of Cote dIvoire at the new Cape Coast Sports Stadium due to the sorry state of the Accra Sports Stadium, head coach Yusif Basigi has confirmed. The game which will be played on Friday was originally scheduled to be played at the Accra Sports Stadium but the poor state of the pitch has compelled the handlers of the team to take the match to Cape Coast. The Accra Sports Stadium is in a deplorable state with the pitch transformed
Hearts of Oak new recruit Joshua Otoo aims at winning the Ghana Premier League next season. The former Wa All Stars left back says he has joined the Phobians to help them achieve a feat they have not been able to achieve since 2009. "As a player you aim very higher every single season. Hearts of Oak is a big club and because of that we always aim at winning the league," he told Adehye FM in Kumasi. "I have come to help the club to achieve its prime aim by winning the league at
FIFA has confirmed Ghana's squad for the U20 Women's World Cup finals which kick offs on Saturday in Papua New Guinea. The list Victoria Antwi and Fatima Alhassan of Serbian side ZFK Obilic and goalkeeper Azume Adams of Ange IF in Sweden. US-based Ernestina Abambila also made the cut. The Black Princesses have been camping in Australia where they have tested their battle readiness by playing in friendly matches. They will leave on Thursday to Port Moresby where they play their
Ghana assistant coach Maxwell Konadu says team's camping in Dubai will be all about tactical work. The Black Stars are playing catch up and must beat the Pharaohs to revive their campaign after drawing 0-0 with Uganda at home in their opener. Work began yesterday (Tuesday) to trim the rough edges for the task ahead. ''This time around, I think 80 and 90 percent [of our work]will be tactical because weve seen the Egyptians,'' Konadu told Accra-based Joy FM. ''We
Hearts of Oak have announced the signing of former New Edubiaise United goalkeeper Ben Mensah on a two-year deal. The deal was announced on Tuesday by the club official Twitter handle. Mensah has been brought in for the departed Abdoulaye Soulama. He and he joined his new teammates at training on Tuesday. Mensah is expected to vie for the No.1 spot in the coming season....
Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi's $2m lawsuit against two sports presenters has been re-adjourned after the duo mysteriously disappeared from court on Wednesday. Patrick Osei Agyemang and Kofi Asare Brako as well as media firm Asempa FM, who were earlier in the court premises were no where to be found when the case brought by the FIFA Council member was called by the judge. Their disappearance looks to have been forced by the persistence of Nyantakyi to have the case heard after their
Egypt excused their Europe-based players from their opening training session on Tuesday. This was to give them time to rest before the join their colleagues for the crunch match against Ghana on Sunday at the Borg EL-Arab Stadium in Alexandria. ''There are some players that played on Sunday and we had to rest them,'' assistant Osama Nabih told ON Sport. Head coach Hector Cuper named nine foreign-based players in his initial 23-man squad including in-form AS Roma star Mohammed
Egypt FA executive director Tharwat Sweilam has assured tightened security for this Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Ghana. The north African country has been experiencing fans trouble at football venues. There is currently a ban on fans attending football matches in Egypt. Authorities are on alert to prevent any unfortunate incident when the Pharaohs host the Black Stars on 13 November. ''We also addressed the ministry of interior to strengthen security for the Ghana
Experienced Ghanaian trainer EK Afranie is dead, GHANASoccernet.com understands. According to multiple reports, he died after the ambulance transferring him to the Okomfo Anokye Hospital in Kumasi was involved in a fatal accident on the Bonsu road. The body has been deposited the Suhum Government Hospital. Last month, he was admitted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after suffering mild stroke....
Ghana coach Avram Grant says his predictable call-ups is strategic as he seeks to create stability in the team. The former Chelsea manager has been criticized by the local media for line up the same players with very little variations. But Grant disagrees and says that is the right thing for the squad to gel and deliver. ''First of all, if I was not in Ghana it was compliment. In any other country if there's stability, the people are happy,'' Grant said. ''You
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed his regret for not being available for the Black Stars for Sunday's crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt because of injury. The Dubai-based striker made his views known when he visited the Black Stars on Tuesday at their training camp as they prepare to face the Pharaohs. Gyan was an influential figure when the Black Stars thoroughly defeated Egypt in the playoffs to the Brazil 2014 World Cup, will not play in Sundays cracker at the Borg
GHALCA has postponed the G6 clash between Asante Kotoko and Bechem United to Monday on 14 November. The match was scheduled for Sunday but has been moved back because of Ghana's World Cup qualifier Egypt in Alexandria the same day. The tournament opener between Hearts of Oak and Aduana Stars is expected to be played on Saturday, 12 November at the Sunyani Coronation Park....
Egypt assistant coach Osama Nabih has confirmed striker Ahmed Hassan Koka remains a doubt for Sunday's tough World Cup qualifier against Ghana. The SC Braga player has not played since featuring for the Portuguese side in their Europa League win over Konyaspor. He missed last week's visit to Maritimo and might not be selected to for the match in Alexandria. ''There are some players that played on Sunday and we had to rest them,'' Nabih told ON Sport. ''Ahmed
Injured Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan was with the Black Stars players on Tuesday during their training session in Dubai. Gyan who is out of the team following an injury he sustained whiles playing for his club side Al Ahli showed up at the training ground to inspire the players. Ghana will play the Pharaohs of Egypt in the second group game of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in Alexandria on November 13. Ghana needs to avoid defeat in the game to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2018
Belgium-based Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet says every called-up Egypt player is determined to punch above his weight to beat Ghana in Alexandria on Sunday in the 2018 World Cup qualifier. The Pharaohs, who are two points ahead of the Black Stars in Group E, says victory will catapult and give them the advantage in the qualifiers. ''Everyone here hopes for a win over Ghana and to delighting the fans with World Cup qualification. All the players are always thinking about the World Cup qualifiers
Injured Asamoah Gyan visited the Black Stars on Tuesday night at their camping base in Dubai backing the team to put Egypt to flight on Sunday in the crunch 2018 World Cup qualifier. The on-Al Ahli has been ruled out of the match after picking up an injury in training last week. Gyan feels distraught to miss this crucial qualifier but remains positive the invited players can meet expectations. ''It feels great to see my colleagues training. I wish I could join them but it's all
The Ghana FA has denied reports that America-based striker David Accamhas received a late call-up to join the Black Starsfor Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Egypt. American side Chicago Fire claimed on Tuesday that their wingerAccamrecevied a late call-up to join the Black Stars on Tuesday. According to the report on the MLS side's website the winger was given a late call to take part of the squad for Sunday's 2018 World Cup Qualifying match against Egypt in Alexandria. However
Black Stars stand-in captain Andre Ayew is hoping Ghana can get a win against Egypt in the 2018 World Cup qualifier showdown in Alexandria on Sunday. Ghana face off with Egypt in their second match of the qualifiers with the team needing a positive result to get campaign back on the right track after opening day set back. The star man is making a return to the national team for the crucial clash after missing the last four international matches due to injury and cautiously optimistic his presence
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