Newcastle United are sweating over the fitness of Christian Atsu ahead of their Premier League game at Manchester United on Saturday. The 25-year-old is battling a thigh problem picked up against Bournemouth and aggravated while on international duty with Ghana. Manager Rafa Benitez, who is already has a number of key personnel sidelined for the clash, is sweating over the availability of the Ghanaian. Atsu was absent as Ghana drew 1-1 with Egypt in a final 2018 World Cup qualifier on Sunday

Hearts of Oak midfielder Winful Cobbinah is set to join Kuwaiti Premier League side Qadsia, GHANASoccernet.com understands. The 26-year-old is believed to be nearing a switch to the Arabian side following a successful season with the Ghanaian giants. GHANAsoccernet.com understands the intelligent midfielder is being courted by Qadsia who have raided the West African nation to prize away the best talents. Cobbinah is tossing with the idea of joining the side amid widespread suspicion he would

Former Ghana defender Isaac Vorsah scored the decisive goal for Al Ohod in their 1-0 win over Al Ittifaq in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday. Vorsah, 29, latched onto a loose ball in the box to give the side maximum points at thePrince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Medina. It was the first goal for the Ghanaian since joining from Moroccan outfit FAR Rabat. The tall centre-back back is returning to his best after enduring an injury-ravaged career. : .. @dbasdosari1#_

Hearts of Oak star Thomas Abbey is reportedly close to finalising his transfer to South African outfit Cape Town City. The 24-year-old has arrived in Cape Town to complete a move to the Blue and Gold Army, it has been claimed in the local media. The future of the versatile man at the Ghanaian giants has been in serious doubt for much of the season just gone, rejecting a contract renewal offer from the Phobians. New coach of the PSL side, Benni McCarthy wants to reinforce his squad with the

Winger Frank Acheampong is adamant his permanent move to China will improve his performance. The Ghana international has signed a two-year contract with Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda after impressing on loan. Acheampong scored four goals in 12 matches after being loaned out by Belgian giants Anderlecht. ''It [Chinese Super League] is a good League," Acheampong told Kasapa FM. "You cant compare it to England and other European leagues but is gradually gaining attention.

Aduana Stars captain Godfred Saka has put a time scale for his return from a long injury layoff. The 29-year-old suffered an ankle injury during his side's 1-1 stalemate with Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The former Right to Dream Academy has set the date he will return to the pitch and says he working hard to make it happen. "I will be back in December after going through all my rehabilitation and I hope to come back stronger when the

Former Black Stars captain John Mensah has been made the brand ambassador of Wealth Bankers Job Arena. As a result, the strong defender has backed WealthBankers Job Arena, a subsidiary of WealthBankers, a member of Global Wealth Innovations network of about 20 companies in its quest to address unemployment in Ghana and beyond. WealthBankers Job Arena provides employers with in-depth career guidance and counseling. They help employers attract some of the best talents available in the job market.

Following Wednesdays reading of the 2018 Budget and Financial Statement by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, it has emerged that the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the 2018 year has been cut by 32%. Various commentaries have emerged after the budget statement with many accusing the Sports Ministry for not doing as expected by government hence the reduction in the budget allocation by 32%. Others have also described the reduction in the allocation for sports

New CAF Deputy General Secretary Anthony Baffoesays he worked his socks off to merit his latest appointment in football administration. He was proposed by CAF President Ahmad to the Executive Committee in accordance with the statutory provisions and the Executive Committee approved his appointment during its meeting held on Thursday, 16 November 2017 in Rabat, Morocco. The former FC Kln and Fortuna Dsseldorf player After a playing that started from Germany, through France to Hong Kong (Asia)

Edwin Gyimah could seal a deal to Bidvest Wits in the January transfer window, according to the player's advisor. Gyimah, who is still contracted to Swedish club, Helsingborgs IF was spotted training with the Bidvest Wits at Sturrock Park this week. However, the Clever Boys gaffer, Gavin Hunt told the media that the Ghanaian was just keeping fit, but it appears there may be more to it. And Ryan Hartslief, the player's advisor, explained to the crew that a move to Wits is possible

Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan is confident of leading the team to glory in 2019 Africa Cup of Nations before calling time on his international footballing career. Ghana last tasted glory in the African Cup in 1982 where they defeated host country Libya 7-6 on penalties. And Gyan, 31, who has gone close to ending the country's 35-year trophy drought in 2010 and 2015, has vowed to help clinch the title before retiring from the team. I am praying that I can win the AFCON 2019. I have