Ghana's national U17 team, the Black Starlets, arrived in the Indian city of Delhi on Monday for Saturday's start of the U17 World Cup. The Black Starlets landed at the Indira Gandhi International airport at around 3pm local time for the competition which starts on Friday. The Ghana national U17 side straightaway proceeded to their team hotel to get enough rest ahead of the start of training on Tuesday. The Ghana team reached Delhi from Abu Dhabi where they had based for training

Dreams FC Executive Chairman Kurt Okraku has categorically stated he is disinterested in replacing Kwesi Nyantakyi as Ghana Football Association president. Okraku's name is being circulated as one of the credible candidate to contest the seat in 2019. Last week, incumbent Kwesi Nyantakyi announced he was not going to seek re-election when his tenure expires. But Okraku has ruled himself out of the running. ''Ill not be GFA president in 2019. Im not interested in the job. I

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has been dropped from the Black Stars final squadfor Saturdays World Cup qualifier against Uganda in Kampala because on injury concerns. Holland-based talented midfielder Thomas Agyepong was also left out of the travelling party for similar reasons as the Black Stars opened their training camp in Kenya on Monday. According to a statement from the Ghana FA, Gyan and Agyepong were unable to recover in time for the match to be played in Kampala on Saturday. Coach

Bechem United chairman Kingsley Osei-Bonsu has thrown his weight behind GFA Vice President George Afriyie to occupy the Ghana FA hot seat when President Kwesi Nyantakyi's tenure expires in 2019. Last week, the incumbent President of the nation's football governing body, Kwesi Nyantakyi declared on Accra-based radio station Joy FM that he'll not seek re-election when his tenure in office elapses in 2019.. Several football administrators have expressed their desire to occupy the seat,

Black Queens coach Mas-Ud Dramani has named eight foreign-based players in his provisional 28-man squad to prepare for a friendly against France this month. The list includes Ernestina Abambilla and Faustina Ampah who recently won the league with FC Minsk in Belarus. Relatively unknown Gifty Asare Ayew of Northern Oklahoma College has been handed a call-up. Training starts tomorrow (Tuesday, 3 October) for the impending assignment to be played in Paris. Dramani wants to give his side

Charlton Athletic manager Karl Robinson has lamented on the form of striker Joe Dodoo. Dodoo, who joined the English League One side on loan from Scottish giants Rangers FC amid wild celebration from their fans. The 22-year-old has however found it difficult to cement his place in the team. Hes come on in the last few games and when you come on, you have to have an impact. Robinson stated after their game this weekend So you bring Tariqe Fosu off, whos probably one of our best players.

Turkish top-flight side Kayserispor will not release Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan for this week's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda due to fitness concerns, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. Kayserispor chairman Erol Bedir says the Black Stars captain will not travel to join the team for the World Cup qualifier as he is in the final phase of his recovery from injury. The Turkey-based player was named in the Black Stars 26-man squad for this week's matches against Uganda

Egypt coach Hector Cuper has confirmed that he is working to find replacements for three injured players ahead of Sunday's crucial game against Congo in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. The Pharaohs are missing three key-players due to injury: Ahly duo Abdallah El-Saied and Hossam Ashour sustained muscle injuries during CAF Champions League games, while Mahmoud Abdel-Monem "Kahraba", who plays for Ittihad Jeddah, is also out with a leg injury. The trio are confirmed to miss the coming

Egypt coach Hector Cuper has refused to comment on the match between their group opponents Ghana and Uganda even though the match can decide their 2018 World Cup qualification. The Argentine boss is asserting that he is only focusing on the Congo game at the moment when he was asked about the Uganda versus Ghana game. The Black Stars travel to Kampala to face the Cranes in Group D's first match of the weekend on Saturday before Egypt plays Congo the following day in the group's other

Although the English Premier League already comprises a significant number of players from Ghana, there is a good chance that it will consist of even more Ghanaian players in the future. Going by the latest English Premier League African player acquisitions, it is apparent that the top clubs within the league are scrambling to bring in Ghanaian players in the hope of finding the next best thing. Here is my list of the most illustrious Ghanaian stars in the EPL. Also, dont forget to go to

Newcastle Unitedlegend Alan Shearer blasted Ghana defender Jeff Schlupp andCrystal Palace's six other players after their defeat atManchester United. No less than seven Eagles players bore the wrath of Shearer on Saturday night's Match of the Day. Shearer named the Ghanaian player as the first he was unhappy about after they were hammered by United. He said: "I know there's a complete lack of confidence in the team, but you get the feeling that some players are scared of

Injury has forced Abdallah El Said and Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim 'Kahraba' out of the squad of Ghana's World Cup qualifying opponents Egypt ahead of this weekend's crucial match with Congo. The Pharaoh's host Congo Brazzaville in a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Sunday. El Said picked up his injury playing for Egypt's Al Ahly as they lost to Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel 2-1 in the African Champions League on Sunday. "We'll hold a meeting to decide if we call another

Ghana's opponents in Saturday's 2018 World Cup qualifier, Uganda, have lined up a friendly against the Madagascar on Wednesday to prepare for the Black Stars clash. The Cranes have arranged the friendly for October 4 ahead of a crucial tie against the Black Stars three days later (October 7). Uganda, who are currently second in Group E of the Africa qualifiers, have confirmed they have lined up the game to prepare for the tough task against Ghana. According to Head Coach Moses Basena

FIFA has ordered the DR Congo FA to deduct six points from the accumulated points of league leaders, TP Mazembe, for refusing, neglecting and failing to comply with the bodys Players Status decision concerning Ghanaian player, Richard Kissi Boateng. In a letter signed by the Deputy Secretary to the Disciplinary Committee, FIFA, Paul Antione- Dumond, the legal representative of Liberty Professionals and Saint Stars, Offside Consult, secured an enforcement order requesting the DR Congo football

Hearts of Oak midfielder Malik Akowuah has assured the club's fans to expect match winning performances from him in the dying embers of the campaign following their win over Wa All Stars in the semifinal of the FA Cup on Sunday. Akowuah has not had the best of time since his switch from Medeama to the capital club in the off season, with many of their vociferous supporters calling for his sale when the league ends. However, the dreadlocks enforcer displayed his best performances in the

English Premier League football club Chelsea has agreed sponsorship deals with Nigerian beer brand Star and Unilever-owned antiperspirant Rexona. Star will serve as Chelseas official Nigerian beer partner, while Rexona has been named as the clubs official personal care partner in Africa. The lengths of the deals were not disclosed. Star will sell Chelsea-branded bottles throughout Nigeria as part of its agreement with the London-based club. Star also holds partnerships with Chelseas Premier

FIFA has ordered the Federation of Congolese Football Association (FECOFA) to deduct six points from the accumulated points of league leaders, TP Mazembe, for refusing, neglecting and failing to comply with the bodys Players Status decision concerning Ghanaian player, Richard Kissi Boateng. In a letter signed by the Deputy Secretary to the Disciplinary Committee, FIFA, Paul Antione- Dumond, the legal representative of Liberty Professionals and Saint Stars, Offside Consult, secured an enforcement

Wa All Stars trainer Alhaji Mumuni Sakpari has expressed his disappointment in officiating following his side's loss to Hearts of Oak in the FA Cup semifinal on Sunday. The defending league champions were dumped out of the competition after losing 2-1 to the Phobians at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium. Goals from Patrick Razak and Kwame Kizito sealed the win for the Phobians while a late strike Samuel Atta Mensah only proved to be a consolation. "I don't understand the behavior of

Former General Secretary Kofi Nsiah believes Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi has taken a wrong decision not to stand re-election in 2019. Nyantakyi restated his decision last week during a TV interview after serving three terms. But Nsiah, who retired in 2010, believes Nyantakyi is taking an early bow and argues his longevity should not be a problem. ''I don't believe he is leaving at the right time. I agree with him on so many issues, but not on this decision,'' Nsiah

Ghana winger Christian Atsu is recalling the random acts of kindness that changed his life. He grew up in the village of Ada Foah, an hour up the coast from Accra, Ghanas capital. He stood out as a potentially talented footballer playing on pitches with no grass and lots of little rocks. One day, before he was due to play in a trial tournament organised by Feyenoods West African Academy, a total stranger from Achimota in Accra, gave him a new pair of football boots. He wore them, felt special,