TV production for the Ghana Premier League has been given a boost after broadcast partners StarTimes announced the arrival of their OB van. The van has docked at the Tema Harbour but is yet to be cleared. Valued at about US$ 4 million, the state-of-the-art equipment is expected to boost the live telecast of all premier league football matches, not only in Ghana, but across the African continent and in all other countries covered by StarTimes telecasts. It also has facilities for the replay

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have signed a partnership deal with Tunisian side CS Sfaxien. GHANAsoccernet.com understands, the two clubs have a pre-season exchange programme. This will see them play international friendlies to sharpen them for continental assignments Kotoko have qualified to play in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers after winning the MTN FA Cup finals....

Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and RB Leipzig's Naby Keita have both been shortlisted for the African Player of the Year award, the winner of which will be announced on 4 January. Aubameyang, who won the award in 2015 and finished second in 2014 and 2016, is bidding to become only the sixth player to win the award more than once, while Keita is in the running for his first individual accolade after being named on a 30-player shortlist. Current head coaches and technical

The Bundesliga continues to provide players of African descent with the perfect platform to showcase their ability and make a real name for themselves in a major European league. Although Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Sunday was the first ever African footballer to ply his trade in Germany after moving from Asante Kotoko to Werder Bremen in 1975, the numbers of players who have since followed in his footsteps have dramatically risen since the turn of the 21st Century. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Naby Keita

The Republic of Ireland will face their final hurdle on the way to Russia 2018 in their play-off match against Denmark on the 11th of November. Only a month ago, many Irish fans believed their hopes of reaching Russia were dashed but thanks to Wales winning their game, Ireland still have a chance at reaching next summers World Cup in Russia. The first leg of this play-off match will be away for Ireland who will travel to Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. The second leg will take place at home

Agent Oliver Arthur has met up with his client Richmond Boakye-Yiadom in London as the Red Star Belgrade striker prepares to face Arsenal on Thursday night in the Europa League. Also present at their team hotel was Ghanaian defender Abraham Akwesi Frimpong. Boakye has been in the news for all the right reasons having been linked with English Premier League giants Chelsea. He has hit a rich vein of scoring form in all competitions including seven in the Europa League for the Serbian giants.

Former vice-president Fred Pappoe says he would contest the Ghana Football Association presidential election in 2019. The Great Olympics board member believes the time is right for him to vie for the top job in Ghana football. ''Yeah, it's fairly possible if am being frank with you, its very possible at the right time I will start campaigning,'' Pappoe told Kumasi-based Fox FM. ''For now whatever it is in football, is no secret because people know it but there

Former Everton manager Ronald Koeman has paid tribute to Abubakari Yakubu after the ex-Ajax star passed away on Tuesday. Yakubu died in hospital after he was placed on life-support following an illness earlier this week, the Ghanaian FA have announced. Midfielder Yakubu played under Koeman for three years at Ajax before he left to join Vitesse on a permanent deal in 2005. Koeman, who left Everton last Monday, tweeted: "Rest in peace Abubakari Yakubu." Rest in peace Abubakari Yakubu.

Black Stars and Chicago Fire forward David Accam has been nominated for Major League Soccer goal of the year award for his super strike against Orlando City SC in June. Accam finished off a brilliant team move with a cheeky back heel finish in a game where he scored a hat trick to steer the side to a 4-0 win. The 27 year old forward enjoyed a prolific season in front of goal scoring 14 goals and 8 assists to help lead his side to a third-place regular season finish in the Eastern Conference.

Former Hearts of Oak kingpin Mohammed Ahmed Polo has urged Asante Kotoko to take next season's CAF Confederations Cup by storm. The Porcupine Warriors had an indifferent campaign in the Ghana Premier League last season where they finished in 5th position with 43 points. The Reds, however, came alive in the FA Cup finals when they displayed one of their best performances in a long while by defeating bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak 3-1 at the Tamale Sports Stadium last Sunday. Following

Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey have been named in a provisional 30-man list for the 2017 African Player of the Year Award. The pair are in a tall list which includes reigning African Player of the YearPierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon as well as Senegalese star Sadio Mane. There are also places for Manchester United defender Eric Baily, Naby Keita ofGuinea and RB Leipzig fame as well as Egyptian legend Mohammed Salah. Atsu, 25, starred

The Dorma Park will be locked down next week as renovation works start ahead of Aduana Stars participation in the CAF Champions League next year. The work on elevating the stadium infrastructure to international standards ahead of the continent event will shift into top gear soonest. The stadium will be closed down after the Aduana Stars coronation match against regional rivals Berekum Chelsea on Sunday. TheNana Agyeman Badu Park will be given a massive facelift ahead of the side's involvement

Ghana defender Harrison Afful was pleased to have hit his first goal for Columbus Crew after scoring a wonderful goal in their 4-1 victory over New York City in the first leg of the Eastern Conference semi-finals at the MAPFRE Stadium on Tuesday. Ola Kamara opened the scoring for the hosts by the sixth minute before Jose Artur and Justin Meram made it 3-0 later on before ex-Barcelona ace David Villa pulled one back for the visitors in the 78th minute. And just as the game looked to be wrapped

Watchhow a former German youth international teammate of Kevin-Prince Boateng died four years ago'fighting for al-Qaeda in Syrian civil war'....

More allegations of sexual predation involving South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan have surfaced. This follows artist and former ANC MP Jennifer Ferguson's reveal that she was rapped more than twenty years ago, allegedly, at the hands of the SAFA president. Mamodupi Mohlala-Mulaudzi, Jordaan's legal representative has said that he will be release a written statement denying all claims by Ferguson. She adds that this decision was made after she and Jordaan listen

More allegations of sexual predation involving South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan have surfaced. This follows artist and former ANC MP Jennifer Ferguson's reveal that she was rapped more than twenty years ago, allegedly, at the hands of the SAFA president. Mamodupi Mohlala-Mulaudzi, Jordaan's legal representative has said that he will be release a written statement denying all claims by Ferguson. She adds that this decision was made after she and Jordaan listen

A former German youth international teammate of Kevin-Prince Boateng died four years ago'fighting for al-Qaeda in Syrian civil war'. Burak Karan, who played for the German Under-17 national team, was killed in 2013 after he abandoned his career to fight for al-Qaeda in the Syrian civil war against the Assad regime. He playedalongside famous names such as Sami Khedira, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Dennis Aogo. But he quit the game he loved and his country to become a radicalised Jihadist.

A former German youth international teammate of Kevin-Prince Boateng died four years ago'fighting for al-Qaeda in Syrian civil war'. Burak Karan, who played for the German Under-17 national team, was killed in 2013 after he abandoned his career to fight for al-Qaeda in the Syrian civil war against the Assad regime. He playedalongside famous names such as Sami Khedira, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Dennis Aogo. But he quit the game he loved and his country to become a radicalised Jihadist.

Minnesota United forward Abu Danladi has been named as one of the 3 finalists for the Major League SoccerAT&T Rookie of the Year award. Danladi impressed in his rookie season, tallying the most goals for all league rookies with 8. Half of Danladis goals this season (4) were game-winners, enough to lead all rookies and Minnesota United in that statistic. The striker was also credited with 3 assists on the season. Danladis game-winning goal over Montreal Impact is also up for Goal of the

Hearts captain Thomas Abbey has credited the club's supporters for his remarkable form in the 2016/17 season. Abbey recovered from a career-threatening rib-cage injury to star for the Phobians who finished third in the league. He netted 14 goals for the former African champions,finishing as the clubs top scorer in all competitions, but the skipper insists all that wouldnt be possible if not for Hearts fans. I remember this like yesterday when I got injured and was hospitalized at the