Asante Kotokoowner and life patron Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has heaped praise onExecutive Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei saying he is the best man to lead the Porcupine Warriors. The Ashanti King remarked after the team visited him at the Manhyia Palace to present the FA Cup trophy they won at the expense of rivals Hearts of Oak last month. Dr Kyei, who has had a successful first year, has received satisfactory...

West Ham United star Andre Ayew says Anthony Baffoe's appointment as a CAF Deputy General Secretary fits him like a glove. Baffoe, an ex-Ghana defender, was confirmed on Thursday in-charge of Football and Development. He will assist Amr Fahmy with Essadik Alaoui to serve as deputy General Secretary for Finance and Administration. Ayew believes Baffoe deserves his slot as a key member at the continent's football governing body.   Congrats to @AnthonyBaffoe for being appointed as

Former Asante Kotoko forward Wilberforce Mfum has high hopes for his former club ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The Porcupine Warriors secured qualification for the continent's second-tier club competition after beating bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak in the FA Cup final in Tamale. And the former Ghana international believes it's high time the two-time African Cup winners showed their pedigree on the African continent. "My prayer is that the team will go and win

A former Ghanaian star has revealed how his former club prevented him from joining either Manchester United or Arsenal some 18-years ago. Bernard Don Bortey, who enjoyed a fabolous career with Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak, says he was never given an opportunity to complete a move after the two English powerhouses showed interest in his talent. The 35-year-old says scouts of the two English giants attempted to sign him after he excelled for Ghana's Under-17 team during the FIFA U-17 World

Out-of-contract Kotoko striker Kwame Boateng is reportedly holding out a trial with an unnamed Nigerian club. Kickgh.com are claiming the 24-year-old has been training with the side since arriving last weekend. Boateng is fishing out for a club after his contract at Kotoko ended at the end of the season. The striker, who played on loan at Great Olympics, is believed to be among players whose contract won't be renewed. He therefore want to find a new club quickly before being pushed

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says he is setting up businesses to ensure he is still active after retirement. The former Sunderland striker recently launched his own Energy drink which will be produced in Ghana to swell his empire. Last month, Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo revealed Gyan has acquired a license to operate an airline in the country. Gyan owns a boxing promotion syndicate and runs businesses in the food & water, real estate and events management sectors. The Kayserispor

Newcastle United wideman Christian Atsu is expected to return to action next week after being sidelined with a thigh injury. Atsu, 25, aggravated the setback while on international duty with Ghana last weekand his absence could not have come at a worse time for Rafa Benitez ahead of their trip to Manchester United on Saturday. The African has been ruled out of the clash against United at Old Trafford with manager Rafa Benitez revealing he will return next week. "Lascelles & Atsu

Ghanaian midfielder Michael Anaba is expected to continue with his scintillating form forOntinyent CF ahead of their league clash against Atletico Baleares in the Spanish Segunda on Sunday. The former Ghana Under-20 star has been a key cog ofVicente Parras side since he joined on a free transfer in the summer. The hugely talented Ghanaianhas set the standard after being named in the Segunda B best XI for the month of October. The former Asante Kotoko star is expected to continue with his

Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has been ruled out of the Premier League clash against Manchester United on Saturday, manager Rafa Benitez confirmed on Friday. The 25-year-old has failed to recover from a thigh problem and will not make the trip to Old Trafford. The absence of the wideman is a further blow to the Spaniard who is already without key players for the fixture. Atsu suffered a thigh injury against Bournemouth and aggravated the situation while on international duty last

Hearts of Oak board member Thomas Esso has lifted the lid on why defender Vincent Atinga's contract extensionhas stalled. The towering guardsman was one of the revelations for the Phobians in the just ended Ghana Premier League campaign, scoring six goals in all competitions as the club finished 3rd in the league and 2nd in the FA Cup competition. But reports coming out from the Phobians camp indicate that the 22-year-old's contract has ended and the club have made incessant efforts

When the 2017-2018 Ghana Premier League season commences next year, hopefully with a title sponsor, Kumasi Asante Kotoko will be among the title contenders. With the teams long successful history in the competition, why wouldnt they be tipped for a title before the campaign gets underway. Fans of the Porcupine Warriors are feeling good about themselves following an emphatic 3-1 win over bitter rival Accra Hearts of Oak in the MTN FA Cup Final recently. Winning by that margin over a tough side

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has lauded Ibrahim Sannie Daara, Anthony Baffoe and Alhaji MND Jawula for earning top CAF positions. Daara, who is the Communication Director of the Ghana FA, will served on the CAF Media Expert Panel. Baffoe, who doubles as the President of Professionals Footballers Association of Ghana, has been appointed as CAF Deputy General Secretary in charge of Football and Development. Veteran MND Jawula, who has worked with the continent's governing body for years,

  Avid supporters of South African giants Orlando Pirates have urged the club to re-purchase Ghana defender Edwin Gyimah. Gyimh fell out with Orlando Pirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza and left to join Swedish Superettan side Helsingborg IF to the chagrin of the club's faithful. But the 26-year-old defender has returned to South Africa, where he's currently training with defending South Africa Premier Soccer League champions, Bidvest Wits on the permission from his employers.

Hearts of Oak board member Thomas Esso has warnedsome of the club's former heads to stop criticizing the club because they lack credibility issues. Former top officials of the club have 'ganged up' in a bid to take control of the club following the side's trophiless campaign in recent years. A deep-seated cracks at the club amid a bitter power struggle has seen current and former officials throwing public jabs each other after another disappointing Premier League campaign.

Inter Allies new signing Samuel Armah has expressed his delight at joining the Eleven Is To One''. The young striker joined from Division One League side Tudu Mighty Jets. ''I'm overwhelmed, every young player in the country wants to play for Inter Allies,'' he told the clubs website. ''Im very convinced this is the right place for me and I will make sure I work hard to secure a place in the team. ''Im happy to have joined the team and I know

Budding striker Richard Zumah is wanted by Nigerian top-flight side Kwara United FC, according to reports. Zumah impressed with Emmanuel City FC in the Greater Accra Division Two League and has attracted interest from local clubs including Inter Allies.   The 20-year-old has been invited for a two-week trial session to be assessed by the technical team.  ...

Hearts of Oak board member Thomas Esso has launched a scathing attack on the former board members of the club, claiming that the club would have been in the languishing in the doldrums had it not been the efforts of current board chairman, Togbe Afede XIV. In 2011, the club floated shares to help raise funds for infrastructural development and to help in the running of the oldest surviving club in the country. And the traditional ruler of Agbogbomefia of Ho Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, acquired

Hearts of Oak board member Thomas Esso has launched a stinging potshot at the club's former management, jabbing the club would have been relegated from the country's top-flight under their watch. Esso has been mounting a strong defence of the administrative style of under-fire owner Togbe Afede XIV, rejecting claims the Ghanaian giants have slipped under his tenure. Former top officials of the club are up in arms with the majority shareholder in a bid to take control of the club following

Aduana Stars goalkeeper Joseph Addo has signed a three-year fresh deal which will keep at the club until 2020. The 25-year-old has been rewarded with an improved offer after helping the side to clinch the Ghana Premier League crown this season. He will receive an annual salary ofGH30,000 plus add-ons during the three-year period. Addo joined the Fire Club on a free transfer in 2015 after leaving local giants Asante Kotoko. The club has moved quickly to tie him down to a permanent deal

A Golden Generation led by the Ivory Coast spearheaded West African nations dominance on the continent in recent years. Blessed with a slew of talent peaking right around the same time, the sub region simply owned the continent as consistent appearances at the world tournament by countries in the sub region became the norm. The likes of Togo joined the Elephants in parading a wealth of the countrys best players. While the level of talent didnt match up to glorious teams in past years, Ghana and