Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is backing former FIFA Ballon d'Or winner George Weah to win the run-off of Liberia's presidential election. Weah emerged winner in the first round with 39.0% of the total vote cast in October with his closest challenger Joseph Boakai canvassing 29.1%. Gyan said in a statement: ''You are not someone who just wants to occupy a position because you have exhibited your passion for your country through football. ''You didnt win World Best Footballer

2017, obviously was not a good year of football for Ghana especially after failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2006, and finishing a disappointing fourth position at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon in January. The national under-20 team, the Black Satellites could not qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and hence did not appear at the FIFA under-20 World. However, the under-17 team, the Black Starlets offered hope, to the nation after finishing second at the

Asante Kotoko striker Saddick Adams suffered no brain damages after suffering a concussion in last Sunday's match against rivals Hearts of Oak, the club have confirmed. According to the club's medical team, the Computered Temography (CT) Scan conducted on the striker revealed that his brain was intact. Adams will run further checks to ascertain when he would be discharged from the hospital. "He's in a stable condition now", Team Nurse Gabriel Ofori Agyei told asantekotokosc.com.

Ghana star Mubarak Wakaso and joined his Alaves teammates in featuring in a Christmas video. Wakaso has been integral part of the Alaves team who are battling to avoid the drop in the Spanish La Liga. Though a Muslim, the hard-tackling midfielder is seen in the video sharing in the joy of the yuletide with his teammates. The former youth player of Ghanaian side Ashanti Gold SC was at the center of events marking the club's Christmas celebrations. Below is a video of Wakaso and his

Football stats experts Whoscored.com focuses on Jordan Ayew ahead of Swansea City's trip to Anfield on Boxing Day. Leon Britton secured a commendable point in his debut match in charge of the Swans as they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. While the trip to Liverpool will be harder to navigate, the Swans can take solace from a positive result against the Eagles as they look to upset the odds today. The Swans earned a 3-2 win over Liverpool in this fixture last

DR Congo giants TP Mazembe have confirmed defender Yaw Frimpong is the latest Ghanaian to leave the club after the expiration of his contract. The 31-year-old has joined winger Solomon Asante who has signed for USL side Phoenix Rising FC, a club owned by former Chelsea star Didier Drogba. Frimpong joined the Raves from Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in 2013. The right back had a decorated five-year career having won the Linafoot (DR Congo Championship), African Champions League, CAF Confederations

Newcastle fans were over the moon after their 3-2 win over West Ham on Saturday as the result marked the end of a horrendous nine game winless run for Rafa Benitezs side. The scoreline could have been different for the Hammers however had Andre Ayew converted his penalty after the referee pointed to spot following Ciaran Clarks late challenge on Michail Antonio. As the Ghanaian looked set to pull one back for the Hammers, his international teammate Christian Atsu was seen talking to Newcastle

Galatasary have offered Emmanuel Eboue a lifeline after the former Arsenal defender revealed he had contemplated suicide after falling on hard times. The Gunners cult hero admitted he had seriously considered taking his own life after financial mismanagement has left him penniless with a bitter divorce meaning he has been estranged from his three children since the summer. However help could be at hand after the Turkish giants said they would hand an academy coaching role to the hard-up 34-year-old.

Anderlecht coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck was not surprised by Francis Amuzu's headline-grabbing performance on his debut. Amuzu scored the only goal of the match in the 1-0 win over Eupen last Friday. The 18-year-old was playing his first match for the senior and did a lot of good to his first team chances. "I've seen a lot of matches from our youth," Vanhaezebrouck said. "I have very close contact with their coach Emilio Ferrera. "Amuzu scored a lot the last few weeks