Ghanaian striker Lloyd Sam has left the MLS to sign a short-term contract with League Two side AFC Wimbledon. The 33-year-old was available on a free transfer after leaving DC United. ''Lloyd has been with us for a month or two now, training and getting fit. We wanted to have a look at him and he is a tricky right-winger, an attacking player,'' said Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley. ''Obviously, with us losing Cody we just felt we needed another player. What part he can
Elmina Sharks want the Ghana Football Association compensate them after their away Ghana Premier League match against Berekum Chelsea was postponed without prior notice. The team travelled to the Brong Ahafo city only to be told the match cannot be honoured. This was because the Golden City Park had been rented out for a church programme- an Easter Convention by the Church of Pentecoast. ''We will let the FA pay. The FA must pay the money. We will serve them receipts of our bookings
UD Melilla key midfielder Richard Boateng has been ruled out for four weeks, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The injury forced him to sit out last Sunday's 1-0 defeat to his former side Extremadura UD. Boateng, who joined Melilla at the start of the season on a one-year deal from Extremadura UD. He has scored nine goals in 26 appearances for the Spanish Segunda B side....
Asamoah Gyan will collaborate with Ghanaian artistes Wiyaala and Grace Ashy to compose the official song for the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars captain's music prowess is not doubt with his latest hit Dirty Enemies enjoying massive air play. Wiyaala is an Afro pop singer-songwriter who sings in her native Sissala and Waale dialects and English, often combining all three languages within her songs. ''It's a great honour to be selected alongside Grace
Division One League side Vision FC have announced Carabao as their official beverage sponsor. The deal was signed with the Ghana office of the energy drink. Carabao is a Thai energy drink launched 16 years ago by Carabao Tawandang Co Ltd. It is now Thailand's second most popular energy drink. Carabao's association with the English FA League Cup has made it renowned in Ghana. Vision FC's statament read: ''We are delighted to announce @carabaoghana as our official
General Secretary of the Referees Association of Ghana Joseph Ayita Mensah has called on Ghana Football Association to deal with Berekum Chelsea following reports that their fans mercilessly beat referee Nuhu Liman during their 1-1 draw with Dreams FC over the weekend. In the aftermath of the Blues stalemate with Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League at the Golden City Park last Sunday, reports emerged thatreferee Liman was mercilessly manhandled and collapsed in the process. However, during
The latest attempt to put a damper on the massive strides made in the Ghana Premier League has been foiled after vigilant journalists exposed it as a hoax. The Ghana FA called a press briefing on Monday afternoon to reveal to the media how some of the behind-the-scenes efforts have helped in the big interest in this seasons league. Even before the event had finished, a news flash popped up claiming police had stormed the federations headquarters to make arrests. Shocked reporters who
Social media was abuzz with subtle digs at the Ghana Premier League when news emerged of Wednesdays match between Berekum Chelsea and Elmina Sharks being called off. The match was called off because the stadium for the match the Berekum Golden City Park - had been rented out to a church to organize their Easter events. The park, which belongs to the District Assembly, was put up for commerce because the churches pay more to use the park than football clubs would pay for the use of the facility.
Asante Kotoko coach Samuel Fabin has jumped to the defense of under-fire winger Frank Sarfo Gyamfi following his abysmal display in the side's 1-0 victory over Inter Allies on Sunday. Gyamfi, who was giving the nod to start in the Reds game against Inter Allies, performed poorly as he was checked well by their opponents right back, Fard Ibrahim before letting his frustration get the better of him- picking a loose booking in the second stanza of the game. The former Wa All Stars winger's
Ghana Premier League will gain an unprecedented coverage on the games lifeblood as three midweek matches will be shown live on television from Wednesday. Television exposure has been credited for the growth of several leagues across the globe and this is the attempt by rights holders Startimes to offer a similar path for the game in Ghana. The biggest game for the midweek will be Thursdays clash between home side Ebusua Dwarfs and Accra Hearts of Oak with the game scheduled to kick off at Cape
History will be made in Ghana Premier League on Wednesday when a double-header is played in the country for the first time. Two back-to-back matches in the Ghanaian top-flight will be played at the Cape Coast Stadium, heralding the new concept in the country which has already been tried in other nations. The double header is the concept of two matches played at the same venue on the same day in quick succession to maximize television exposure. Wednesdays match between Dreams FC and Wa All
Division Two side Kaakyire FC have appointed Serbian trainer Milisav Bogdanovic. The Nkawkaw-based side announced the hiring on its official Twitter handle: ''We are glad to announce the signing of Milisav Bogdanovic as our new head coach.'' Bogdanovic previously handled Ghana Premier League sides Bechem United and Aduana Stars....
The Brong-Ahafo region in Ghana is not unused to producing sporting talent. It boasts Ghana captain and former Sunderland record transfer, Asamoah Gyan, among its former inhabitants, as well as the former West Ham, Fulham and Leicester defender John Paintsil and a number of top footballers plying their trade across Africa. At a second division club located in the capital of the region, Sunyani, a new star is emerging, a star standing on the touchline rather than the pitch as head coach of the
Ghana and Bidvest midfielder Edwin Gyimah says he has found peace since returning to South Africa following years of criticism from the media. The 27-year-old has been one of the signings of the PSL after returning from a season with Helsingborg in Denmark. Gyimah for so long a member of the Black Stars set up has been ignored in recent times but is being touted for his recent performance for Bidvest in the South African Premier League. His form has coincided with Bidvest moving out of the
Ghana defender Baba Rahman is hoping to make his much-awaited return to the pitch against Freiburg after over a year out. The 23-year-old Schalke man has been training with his teammates and has impressed boss Domenico Tedesco who is said to be willing to reward him with some game time against Freiburg. Rahman has taken a long way to regain fitness after undergoing two knee surgeries and multiple therapies to correct damaged knee tissue. The former Ausgburg man is slowly regaining his fitness
Ghanaian lower-tier club Great Warriors FC have lined up a pre-season friendly match against Division One side Tudu Mighty Jets on Thursday. The Adentan-based sidewill host the second-tier side at the Adentan Foster Home School Park on Thursday, March 29. The well-structured second division club want to take their preparations a notch higher ahead of the start of the Division Two campaign. The Club led by hardworking business mogul, Mr. Fred Gozzo, has assembled a crack squad as they aim
Berekum Chelsea can count on youngster Solomon Oblitey-Commey for success after his fizzy displays this season. The nimble-footed offensive midfielder-cum-striker was signed on from Sunyani-based Division Two side D.C. United. Oblitey-Commey has played in all two games for the former champions. He was a major talking point in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dreams FC and sparked a debate whether the referee was right to yellow-card him for simulation inside the box. He dribbled past three
Barnsley captain Andy Yiadom has set his sights on helping the club maintain their Championship status amid interest from Leeds United. The Ghanaian right-back has been heavily linked to follow manager Paul Heckingbottom to the Yorkshire-based side as his contract is set to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign. However, the 26-year-old defender insists his focus is only on helping the Oakwell Club survive the relegation. "All that matters is keeping this football team up", Yiadom
The General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Isaac Addo has commended the media for their immense contribution to the development of Ghana football. According to Mr Addo, the Ghana FA has always appreciated the good work of the media in ensuring the development of Ghana football despite challenges both the FA and the media face in their respective work, the two would collaborate in the interest of the countrys football. Speaking to the media on Monday at the GFAs headquarters,
Columbus Crew defender Lalas Abubakar has eulogized the influence of Jonathan Mensah on his fast-rising career, describing his compatriot as his role model. The 23-year-old stalwart guardsman stated that Mensah has been of great help to him and he is glad he is playing with him as he is learning a lot. The pair have formed an impregnable partnership at the back for the Crews, who are undefeated in the ongoing campaign - winning three and drawing one, to move to the top of the standings.
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