Ghanaian midfielder Reuben Aryana netted the opening goal for Ilves as they battered MP 4-0 in the Finnish Cup on Friday. The veteran 31-year-old midfielder steered Ilves into an 18th minute lead at the Pirkkahalli C in Tampere. After scoring, the former GAIS midfielder lasted the entire game and helped his side to a resounding win....

Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak are set to complete the signing of striker Sheriff Deo-Mohammed on a free transfer, according to reports. The 23-year-old has undergone a training session with the Phobians and is set to land a deal after impressing acting head coach Henry Wellington. Deo was released by Inter Allies at the end of last season and is keen to join the former African champions. He has already passed medicals it is believed he will sign a two-year-contract with the club.

Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom scored a hat-trick on Friday as the Serbian giants trounced Ukrainian side Zirka 6-2 in a friendly. It is his first treble for his new club in just two weeks of moving to the Eastern European country. The on-loan forward opened the scoring with a sublime finish on seven minutes before adding one on the 45th minute mark. After the break, he scored again in the 58th minute for his personal third. Boakye has now scored six goals in three matches

Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba has paid a courtesy on Ghana president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo in Accra at the flagstaff house. Details about when the meeting took place are scanty but the picture has been in circulation on social media. Drogba is renowned for his charity works and it is unknown if he is in Ghana for a similar project. President Akufo Addo is a football fan and there are speculations he might have invited the former Chelsea star and talisman....

Asante Kotoko have reported settling all outstanding signing-on fees for their players. In addition, theDr. Kwame Kyei-led administration has also settled January salaries of the players. This means no player is owed signing-on fee or monthly salary. It should be huge motivation for Asante Kotoko who host Liberty Professionals on Sunday in a 2016/17 Premier League opener.  ...

Inter Allies have signed former WAFA captain Martin Antwi on a short-term deal, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 20-year-old reached a deal with the club on Friday and later trained with coach Prince Owusu's side at the El Wak Stadium. Antwi was snapped by by the Eleven Is To One after returning a trial stint at Saudi side Al Wahda. The talented wants to stay fit ahead of possible move during the next transfer window. Antwi captained WAFA SC for two seasons and was a

Ex-Ghana striker Matthew Amoah continues to be prolific and is currently top scorer for Dutch Amateur side Halsteren. The 36-year-old has banged in eight goals of the total 21 by the club in the Hoofdklasse division. Amoah is a household name in Holland after his exploits for NAC Breda and Vitesse Arnhem. He also played for Borussia Dortmund, Heereveeen and Turkish side Mersin dmanyurdu....

Liberty Professionals midfielder Gerald Arkson has promised they will put up a brave fight against Asante Kotoko on Sunday in their league opener. ''We are much determined to our best on Sunday. We arent scared of the big names at their disposal. We will give Kotoko a perfect match, we will put up a wonderful performance,'' Arkson told Kumasi-based Metro TV. ''Latif Blessing's departure will be a big blow to us but that doesnt give room for defeat. ''Sellas

Salernitana have put a 1.5 million euro prize tag on former Ghana youth midfielder Moses Odjer. The 20-year-old has been in top form for the Serie B side but struggled with injuries this term. Salernitana highly rate the former Tema Youth star and his suitors should be ready to dole out the huge amount....

Medeama unveiled their new signings ahead of the new season which starts this weekend. GHANAsoccernet.com brings you images from the event held in Tarkwa on Friday. Photo credit: Medeamasc                ...

Medeama SC goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi has credited coach Mas-ud Didi Dramani for his career development. The duo worked together at Asante Kotoko before Dramani was given the sack by then Executive Chairman Dr KK Sarpong. Antwi claims Dramani's influence on his development on his career after moving from Amidaus Professionals was massive. ''Didi has an awesome human relationship, he was a motivator and technically astute,'' he said....

Medeama have announced the appointment of Ghanaian journalist Patrick Akoto as the club's new Communication Manager. The young and exciting journalist, who doubles as an editor at Ghana's leading football website, GHANAsoccernet.com has been elevated for his enviable work ethics. The University graduate has been rewarded for his commitment, dedication, passion, tact and professionalism. He was a member of the Communication team last year but appears to have risen through the ranks

Russia will play Ivory Coast next month in an international friendly. The 2018 FIFA World Cup hosts will host the Elephants at theFC Krasnodar Stadium. The match will be played on 24 March 2017. Russia will also host the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup this June....

West Bromwich Albion defender Allan Nyom has called for the Africa Cup of Nations to be switched to the summer. Nyom was one of a number of Cameroon players to rule themselves out of selection for this year's tournament, with the debate over his refusal causing him to miss two matches for the Baggies. Liverpool's Joel Matip was in a similar position as uncertainty of his eligibility raged last month but, having seen Cameroon go on to win the tournament, Nyom believes that scheduling

Egypt coach Hector Cuper says he is keen to build on his side's success at just ended 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Argentine insists the team is on the right track after losing 2-1 to Cameroon in the final. The Pharaohs performance revealed that they are capable to realise the dream of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Egypt last appearance at the World Cup came in 1990 when the Pharaohs were eliminated from the first round in Italy. "Reaching the Nations Cup final reveals

Egypt-based football agentIslam Seragelden claims coach Alain Perrin is the right man to handle the Black Stars. The Ghana Football Association is hunting for a candidate to replace Avram Grant whose tenure comes to an end this month. Perrin has handled clubs like Olympique Lyonnais, Marseille, Al Ain, Portsmouth, and Saint Etienne. He has also handled clubs in Qatar and China. Seragelden, who works for French giants Paris Saint-Germain, believes the Frenchman has the credentials to handle

Goalkeeper Joseph Halm has re-signed for Medeama ahead of the season, the club announced on Friday. Halm, who left Medeama in 2013, has returned to the club after a stint at Great Olympics. He must fend off competition from Eric Ofori Antwi and Yaw Ansah Fofuro to regain the number one position. The experienced goalkeeper was part of the 16 new signing unveiled to the media in Tarkwa on Friday.  ...

Medeama have appointed utility star Joseph Tetteh Zutah as the club's new captain. Zutah, a graduate of the University of Cape Coast, has been rewarded for hi excellent leadership skills since rejoining the squad. The versatile player has returned to his boyhood club after leaving Tanzanian giants Young Africans last year. He is a familiar face at the club having featured for the side in the enroute to their promotion to the elite division. He will be deputized by former King Faisal

Medeama unveiled their new squad ahead of the new season on Friday in a ceremony held at the club's secretariat in Tarkwa. The Yellow and Mauves have gone on a recruiting spree ahead of the new campaign. Coach Augustine Evans Adotey has promoted a number of players from the club's development structures, while also securing the services of a host ofother Premier Leaguestars. "We are pleased with the players we have signed ahead of the new season, and I would like to take this

Fast-rising young referee Issaka Afful has been named to take charge of Hearts of Oak's opening league match against Inter Allies on Monday. Top referee William Agbovi was also named to be the centre official for the game between Tema Youth and Berekum Chelsea. Asante Kotoko will haveLatif Adaari as their referee in the tough game against Liberty Professionals. The 2016/17 Ghana Premier League kicks off this weekend in six match venues across the country. Matches involving defending