It was a mixed weekend for Ghanaian players as all the league championships across the globe returned from a long recess. Following Thomas Agyapong's return from injury last week, there was an another exciting injury news this weekend as Caleb Ekuban graced the pitch after three months on the sidelines. The importance of Albert Adomah to Aston Villa also came to bear after the Villans lost for the first time more than six games in the Ghanaian absence. Dauda Mohammed made his second

Ghana captain Mukarama Abdulai emerged topscorer of the 2018 FIFA 17 Women World Cup African qualifiers with 12 goals in four matches. Abdulai started on a resounding note by scoring four goals in the first leg win over Gambia away as the Black Maidens won 5-1. In the return leg she was also on target in the 2-0 win. During the final qualifier against Djibouiti, her hat-trick ensured a 9-0 first leg win on the road before hitting another four in the 10-0 win on Sunday, 18 February. Abdulai

Ghana advanced to the final of the 2018 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup on Sunday after a 10-0 win over Djibouti in the final qualifying round second leg tie. The Black Maidens dominated again to secure a 19-0 aggregate win. Mukarrama Abdulai scored four of the goals at the Cape Coast Stadium while Nina Norshie bagged a double. Single goals from Fuseina Mumuni, Victoria Teye, Barikisu Rahman and Azumah Bugre completed the demolition exercise. Maidens will join South Africa and Cameroon

Aston Villa were beaten 2-0 at Fulham but head coach Steve Bruce believes the scoreline could have been different if talisman Albert Adomah featured in the match. Adomah, who has been the Villans best player so far this season with 14 goals, missed the trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulhamon Saturdayafter picking up an injury. He sustained a hamstring problem in the game against Birmingham in which he scored last week. And despite attempts to get him fit, the 28-year old couldn't be ready

Ghana star Thomas Parteyhas been handed a starting role in Atletico Madrid's crucial La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao this afternoon. Parteyis part of a four manmidfield opted for by coach Diego Simeone for the important match. The Black Stars midfielder has earned the spot following a brilliant performance in midweek as the Roji Blancos thumped Copenhagen in the Europa League. It is his first start in La Liga since 20th January when he was in the starting line up against Girona.

Ghanaian striker Nana Poku has been ruled out Zamalek's league match against Petrojet on Monday. The former Ghana Premier League goal king is injured has been excluded from manager Ehab Galal 18-man squad. Poku has been joined in the treatment room by Bassem Morsy, Dunga, and Mahmoud Gennesh. Zamalek will hope to extend their winning run to four games and close the gap on second-placed Ismaily. Zamalek squad: Goalkeepers: Ahmed El-Shennawy, Omar Salah. Defenders: Mohamed Abdelghany,

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi manned the post for Sochaux in their 3-2 win over Ebenezer Assifuah's Le Havre in Ligue 2 on Friday. Ati-Zigi who was starting his second match of the season, was a full timer and had a save success rate of 50% with four saves. Assifuah lasted 67 minutes, won 2 fouls and a passing accuracy of 81.8%. Le Havre scored two early goals through Jean-Philippe Mateta in 3rd and 18th minute. Sochaux equalized through Met and Touzghar in the 39th and 60th

The Ayew brothers made the day of a young fan who was at the Liberty Stadium to watch the Swans take on Burnley. The two brothers signed their jersey for the young fan and spent time with him before driving off after the 1-0 win over Burnley. The game was the first for Andre Ayew who made a 20 million switch from London club West Ham United back to Wales to play for Swansea. His younger brother Jordan Ayew is in the best form of his life and arguably the best since he moved from Aston Villa

Head coach of the Lizzy Sports Academy U13 side Nana Agyemang is confident his side will give a good representation of Ghana at this year's Dubai International Cup. The Lizzy Sports Academy emerged winners after beating Dansoman Barcelona in the final of the African edition of the 2018 Dubai International Cup to earn a ticket to represent Ghana at the international tournament this year. Nana Agyemang who has guided the side to win several international trophies believes this is another

The Director of Operations and Social Project of Centa14 Sports and Entertainment Willem Alexander Coleman says he is positive that Lizzy Sports Academy will make Ghana proud at the 2018 Dubai International Cup. According to Coleman, his outfit, responsible for the organisation of the Ghana version of the Dubai International Cup won by Lizzy Sports Academy, will do everything within their reach to ensure the Ghanaian side stage a great claim of excellence for Ghana at the tournament. Lizzy

Berekum Chelsea have confirmed the signing of promising winger Solomon Commey Oblitey from DC United ahead of the start of new Ghana Premier League season. The youngster becomes the seventh signing for the Blues following the acquisition of Edmund Arko Mensah, Hafiz Ali, Jonah Attuquaye, Benjamin Baidoo, Patrick Owusu and Yusif Moro. Chelsea confirmed their newest addition on Twitter.   Transfer News: #Bkcfc signs Solomon Commey Oblitey from Dc United ( Sunyani ) on a permanent

Ghanaian youngster Ernest Ohemeng scored his debut goal for FC Arouca, who posted a convincing away victory against Braga B in the Portuguese second-tier. The 22-year-old, who joined Arouca from Moreirense last month, opened his scoring account with a brilliant finish as his side recorded a 3-1 win. That was after Roberto Rodrigo had given Arouca a comfortable two-goal lead. Luther Singh grabbed the consolation for Braga B. Ohemeng was replaced by Andre Santos in the 80th minute. He is

Egyptian side Misr El-Makkasa are set to activate their option to buy Ghanaian attacker John Antwi from Al Ahly. John Antwi, whojoined Al Ahlyfrom Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab in the 2015 summer transfer window, returned to Makkasa after spendingsix months on loanat the club last season. And he has been in sensational form. He is only two goals behind the leagues top scorer Walid Azarouafter scoring 12 goals. Misr El-Makkasa board led by chairman Mohamed Abdel-Salam decided to buy John Antwi

Ghana striker Samuel Tetteh has hailed an 'important' performance and result after LASK Linz earned a 2-0 win over Rheindorf Altach on Saturday evening in Austrian Bundesliga. Tetteh, who has made a great start to life at Linz, was handed a starting role and he contributed to the teams success. He lasted 82 minutes before he was replaced by veteran attacker Rene Gartler. After a boring first half, LASK scored two goals courtesy of Trauner and Berisha to secure all spoils. ''Difficult

Jordan Ayew made a second-half appearance in Swansea Citys FA Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday which ended goalless Hillsborough. With his senior brother, Andre Ayew due to the fact that he is cup-tied having featured for his former West Ham in the competition this season, Jordan started the game from the bench as manager Carlos Carvalhal sort to give other players the chance to make a case for themselves. However, with Swans struggling to break down the resolute backline of the Championship