The mother association of players in Ghana PFAG is shocked to learn of the death of former Ghanaian international Yakubu Abubakar aka Zapata. The player passed away in Tema yesterday after a short illness ,something his colleagues can't simply come to terms with. General Secretary Anthony Baffoe says they are still mourning the death of Abdoulaye Soulama only to be hit with that of Zapata. He wished the family of the player well and called on all especially players to be more closer

Hacken BK midfielder Nasiru Mohammed has expressed his delight with his maiden Black Stars call-up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Egypt. Mohammed has been handed a debut call up by coach Kwesi Appiah for Ghana's last match of the 2018 World Cup in Russia following his remarkable performance for Hacken BK in the Swedish Allvenskan League. "Let me thank Allah for granting me this opportunity to play for for country which is a dream come true," Nasiru

Kevin-Prince Boateng is set to take a more offensive role at Eintracht Frankfurt after duo Taleb Tawatha and Gelson Fernandes returned to training on Monday. CoachNiko Kova has more option in midfield ahead of their Bundesliga clash againstWerder Bremen on Friday following the return of the pair. Fernandes has been out of action since he suffered a hamstring injury but he reported to training on Monday - to give a real possibility that Boateng may act in an offensive role. Boateng, 30, is

Egypt coach Hector Cuper has called up nine local-based players on Wednesday for an anticipated away game against Ghana on 12 November in the last round of the African qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup, deciding to give previously called Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah a break from playing. "Cuper decided to call nine local-based players for Ghana match (six from Ahly and the remaining three from Zamalek)," national team supervisor Ehab Leheta announced in an official statement. Egypt,

Thomas Partey's Atletico Madrid face Champions League disaster following the side's 1-1 draw with Qarabag on Tuesday night. Partey's second half goal cancelled out Michel's opener as Los Colchoneros once again stuttered in the competition at theEstadio Wanda Metropolitano. After four group matches Los Rojiblancos are still without a victory and they sit four points behind Chelsea, who are in second place, with only six points left on offer. The club's inconsistent domestic

Ex-West Ham United striker Steve Jones is delighted with the improved form of forward Andre Ayew. Ayew, 27, is beginning to find his feet since joining the Hammers with superlative displays for the English Premier League side. The Ghana international has emerged as the most effective player for the side since he joined. The former Marseille man has netted three times in the past two games despite the struggles of the side. He arrived at the East London club last summer from Swansea for

Columbus Crew coach Gregg Berhalter has hailed the quality of Harrison Afful after the defender scored a a super-golazo in the side's 4-1 win over New York City in theMLS Eastern Conference semi-final first leg on Tuesday night. The 31-year-oldproduced a Messi-esque style by outmaneuvered four NYCFC defenders in the box during stoppage time to score a stunning goal. And coach Gregg Berhalter says the Ghana international has made his mark since joining the side. "Harrison [Afful]

Swansea City boss Paul Clement his side could have defeated Arsenal in their Premier League clash on Saturday if Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew had increased their tally before the break. The Swans suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Gunners eventually in a game manager Clement felt was theirs to lose. The Welsh side took the lead by the 22nd minute through Sam Clucas and could have been up 2-0 before the break if Jordan Ayews goalmouth effort had gone successful. The 26-year-old robbed Per Mertesacker

Asante Kotoko players were impressed by the turnout and role of fans in their epic win against rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak, last Sunday at the Tamale Stadium. The club's supporters defied the scorching sun and the disappointment of missing out on the Ghana Premier League title to turn out enforce at the Tamale Sports Stadium. Kotoko's Supporters spread out their large Solidarity banner which is about the biggest seen in any football game in Ghana and that, apparently, offered a further

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has urged his players improve their performance following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Rojiblancos fell behind toMichel Medera's 40th minute at the Wanda Metropolitano before Ghana's Thomas Partey rescued a point for the hosts with a sublime strike in the 56th minute. Speaking to the press after the match, Simeone lauded the exploits of the visitors goalkeeper but implored his charges

Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye has declared he is ready to play for English giants Chelsea. The Ghana international is being scouted by Chelsea this season - and hopes to impress tomorrow night against Arsenal at the Emirates. Ahead of their Europa League clash, Boakye admitted he was well aware of Chelsea's interest. "I will go back to the Emirates if I deserve it, I would like to face (Petr) Cech again, because when you face such a goalkeeper, it has more weight, you

Hearts of Oak winger Patrick Razak has offered his full support to coach Frank Nuttall to become a success next season.   The Scottish gaffer joined the Phobians at the start of last season's campaign and led them to a third place finish as well as finishing runners up in the FA Cup competition, where they lost 3-1 to sworn rivals Asante Kotoko in the final. This is the first season of our coach (Nuttall), he has seen how the Ghana Premier League is played and hopefully he can help

Asante Kotoko striker Saddick Adams has re-posted the video of his shock goal line miss during a Ghana Premier League match against rivals Hearts of Oak. The former Ghana youth international was trolled on social media when he shockingly missed from close range with only the goalkeeper to beat. This was during an outstanding Ghana Premier League derby which was played at the Baba Yara Stadium. Days after producing a heroic feat by grabbing a first half hat-trick in the 3-1 win over the same

The Ghana Football Association is saddened by the death of former international midfielder Yakubu Abubakari. The former Ajax Amsterdam and Vitesse Arnhemdied on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 36 is reported to have been under oxygen support at the Tema Government Hospital before given up. A statement on the Ghana FA Twitter handle read: ''Were sad to hear the death of former Ghana, Ajax & Vitesse midfielder Abubakari Yakubu, our thoughts are with his family. may his soul RIP.''

Having faith in the youth system has been the hallmark of Inter Allies, excelling youngsters get promotion from the youth side to the main team annually. Accra Youth SC features in the Greater Accra Division 2 league and has been one of the top teams in the lower tier league. Before the start of the 2016/17, six players from this exciting team made the cut and gained promotion to the first team, Inter Allies FC. Desmond Abuga, Fard Ibrahim, Mohammed Zakari, Samuel Bekoe, Emmanuel Kuzuma

The management of Asante Kotoko SC has recognized the patience and general contribution of the club's teeming supporters as a major spurring factor in the club's relatively successful end to the 2017 football season. The Dr Kwame Kyei led team have had to rest on more than just their managerial acumen to steer the club through high tides and low in order to record what has turned out as a pleasant ending to a somewhat difficult campaign. "Managing a club like Kotoko is a continuum

Atletico Madrids Thomas Partey scored his first UEFA Champions League with a beautiful strike to rescue a point for his side against minors Qarabag. The 26-year-old received a pass from Frence international Antoine Griezmann just outside the eighteen yard box and drilled home a truly beautiful strike outside the box which leveled up things for the home side. The goal was a significant one as it made Partey the first African to ever score a UEFA Champions League goal for Atletico Madrid.

Defender Harrison Afful scored a stupendous stoppage time goal in Columbus Crew's 4-1 routing of New York City FC in the MLS Eastern Conference semi-final first leg on Tuesday night. The right-back produced a Messi-esque style by outmaneuvered four NYCFC defenders in the box during stoppage time to score a stunning goal. Before making his moves, Afful received the ball from Meram, who was credited with an assist. Afful has ensured the Black and Gold go into the second and final leg on Sunday,

Former Sekondi Hasaacas defender Alex Amuzu is the latest Ghanaian player to move to Ethiopia after signing a one-year deal with ArbaMinch Ketema FC. Amuzu play alongside former Ebusua Dwarfs and Asante Kotoko striker Seidu Bancey who became the first non-Ethiopian to join the club earlier this year. He was part of the Hasaacas squad that played in the 2013/2014 Ghana Premier League but moved in after a season with the western giants. ArbaMinch Ketema FC is a club in South Ethiopia and have

Ghana defender Harrison Afful scored a super-golazo as Columbus Crew crushed New York City FC 4-1 in the MLS Eastern Conference semi-final first leg on Tuesday night. The right-back produced a Messi-esque style by outmaneuvered four NYCFC defenders in the box during stoppage time to score a stunning goal. Before making his moves, Afful received the ball from Meram, who was credited with an assist. In just the sixth minute, Federico Higuain took a quick shot in the box of NYCFC, only to have