On Thursday, 16th March 2017, history was made when Hayatou lost the CAF Presidency to Ahmad Ahmad an unknown name in the circus of African football. The gentle yet cunning man; again proved that everything is possible, and with the right knots and strings pulled, one can attain unprecedented success. Who is Ahmad Ahmad? The new CAF President, born and raised in Madagascar is a football person. He had a quiet footballing career and an even muter coaching career. He never quite made it
Following his triumphant victory as the newly elected President of the Confederation of Africa Football, the President of the Ghana FA Kwesi Nyantakyi believes Ahmad Ahmad was destined to lead the federation. As the head of the Madagascar Football Association, Ahmad Ahmad pulled an unexpected 34 votes out of the 54 CAF delegates to maul outgoing President Issah Hayatou. The victory which was hailed all over Africa as many described Hayatous 29 years reign as CAF Boss as enough for the continent.
Managing Director of Dechris Co Limited, Christopher Demanya has promised the give players of Asante Kotoko bumper winning bonus if they beat Hearts of Oak in Sundays Super clash at the Accra Sports Stadium. Demanya, who is a staunch supporter of the Porcupine Warriors is known for his kind gesture towards the club where he done some so much for gthe playing body and management alike including the bonus of GHC 4,000 he gave the players after their 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak in last seasons
Although some may disagree that superstition has no role to play in football, ardent followers and players of Ghana Premier League clubs Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko know it takes more than just playing to win. Sometimes the rule of form guide is defied because football is not just the physical play. Here is a recount of some of the Hearts of Oak versus Asante Kotoko matches that were dominated by juju and superstition. 1984 - Sunday, 23rd December 1984 Asante Kotoko suffered
Cameroons victorious players were still dancing on the field at the Stade de lAmiti in Libreville, Gabon, when Issa Hayatou African soccers apparently unassailable kingpin decided he deserved a moment of triumph, too. He was present, at the final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, to hand out medals to the winners and to offer a consoling hand to the losers. It was a role he had come to know well over the course of the 29 years he had spent as president of the Confederation of African Football,
Swansea forward Jordan Ayew has urged his side to forget about their defeat to Hull when they take on Bournemouth on Saturday. The Swans went down 2-1 at Hull in the last round of fixtures and Ayew has urged them to bounce back when they travel to Bournemouth for the late kick-off on Saturday. Swansea are 16th in the Premier League table and just three points clear of the relegation places and Ayew feels it is imperative they get a result this weekend. ''It was a difficult game for
Anderlecht star Frank Acheampong has been named in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Week for the second leg ties of the last 16 stage. The Ghana international was the star man for the Belgian side on Thursday night when he climbed off the bench to score the only goal in the 1-0 over APOEL Nicosia. He scored after spending just one minute on the pitch after replacing Nicolae Stanciu in the 64th minute. His effort ensured Anderlecht wrapped up a 2-0 aggregate win....
The end of Issa Hayatous three decade reign comes in a way many couldnt have predicted. The man who was seen to have insulated himself from any challenge to his position lost an African election. Celestine Karoney takes a look at how the former athlete rose to rule African football. ...
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kwesi Nyantakyi has disclosed that he threw his weight behind the newly-elected President of Confederations of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad during CAF's elections. The Ghana FA capo says that the erstwhile CAF president's time in office was due hence he decided to support the Madagascar FA boss. "It was the time to end an era by ushering in a new administration that can change the face of CAF for the next four years,"
Ghana Footballl Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi had a raucous reception at the Kotoka International Airpot on his return home after his re-election onto the FIFA Council. Nyantakyi and his delegation from the CAF General Assembly was met at the by members of the GFA Executive Committee, as well as some key football officials. On Thursday in Ethiopia, Nyantakyi was re-elected for a full, four-year term on the FIFA Council by securing 33 votes, 13 more than his opponent Leodegar Tenga,
The news that Michael Essien's wife, Akosua Puni, had purchased the Italian third division side Como at an auction certainly raised a few eyebrows this week. She paid 206,000 to take control of the bankrupt club, facing no competition, and will try to lead the Lega Pro outfit back into the big time. But those who have had the pleasure of visiting Como and the club's Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium will immediately understand the appeal. 'Mrs Puni Essien and her team will soon be
Brands Manager of Medeama SC Ebenezer Adu has quashed reports that the club are on the verge of replacing coach Evans Adotey with Yusif Basigi. Widespread report in the media suggest the Yellow and Mauves are looking to fire head coach Evans Adotey and appoint Yusif Basigi as his replacement after their poor start in the Ghana Premier League. But in an interview with Happy FM, Adu denied the reports and claimed the club will keep the Evans Adotey for a foreseeable future. There is no iota
Pressure is mounting on the president of Guinea-Bissau's football federation live up to his promise of quitting the game following the defeat of Issa Hayatou at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) presidential elections. Manuel Nascimento Irenio said he will quit football if Hayatou loses Thursday's presidential elections. Madagascar Football Association chief Ahmad thrashed Hayatou at the polls to end the Cameroonian's 29-year reign. Ahmad won 34 of the 54 votes in the election.
Inter Allies midfielder, Prince Baffoe has been named the clubs Player of the Week following his magnificent performance in their 1-1 draw against Great Olympics on Wednesday. The former Asante Kotoko attacking midfielder came off the bench to cancel out David Amuzus first half goal for the Inter Allies with a sublime finish in week 7 of the Ghana Premier League. Technical Director of the club Willie Klutse presented the award to the player on behalf of management for winning the Man of the
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) will drop the disciplinary case against Phillip Chiyangwa, the head of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa), following the exit of Issa Hayatou. The new ruler of the continental ruling body will make the politically motivated action against Chiyangwa the first issue as he takes over the reigns of CAF. That is because the action against Chiyangwa, who is also the FA chief of Zimbabwe, was mooted by Hayatou who deemed a party organised
Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has stated his country's intention to submit a bid to host the 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The country has never staged the event before, but successfully hosted the recent under-20 edition of the competition. Following the conclusion of the tournament, which the hosts won after beating Senegal 2-0 in the final, Lungu declared Zambia's intention to bid for 2025. I dont know the bidding process, but as a politician, I am bidding right
Leicester City have been drawn against Spanish side Atletico Madrid in their maiden Champions League quarter-final. The Premier League champions progressed to the last eight by beating Spanish title-chasers Sevilla 3-2 on aggregate. Leicester will play the first leg against last year's beaten finalists away from home on 11 or 12 April, with the return leg on 18 or 19 April. Holders Real Madrid face Bayern Munich, while Barcelona take on Juventus and Borussia Dortmund play Monaco. Sportsday:
The Guinea Bissau FA boss, Opes Manuel Nascimento has said he is very disappointed that incumbent Issa Hayatou failed to retain the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Madagascars Ahmad Ahmad beat Hayatou 34 votes to 20 during the General Assembly head at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Thursday. Speaking to Africanfootball.com, the out spoken Nascimento said he is in pain that delegates could not give Hayatou another term because he has developed
Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Yao Kumordzis KRC Genk side have been drawn against Spanish side Celta Vigo in the UEFA EUROPA League quarter finals stage. KRC Genk eliminated city rival KAA Gent 6-3 on aggregate to advance to the next phase of the competition whiles their quarter finals opponents Celta Vigo edged out Russian side Krasnador by 4-1 aggregate score line. The first-legs ties for the quarter-finals take place on the week commencing April 13, with the return fixtures taking place the
Mali's Football Association (FEMAFOOT) has been suspended by Fifa until further notice over government interference in football matters. Fifa acted after Mali Sports Minister Housseni Amion Guindo dissolved the executive committee of FEMAFOOT. Guindo has also appointed a provisional committee mandated to run FEMAFOOT and set up elections within 12 months. Fifa said the ban would be lifted only when the FEMAFOOT board and president Boubacar Baba Diarra are reinstated. Football's
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