The West African Football Union and Fox Sports have named Senegal as hosts for the 2019 Cup of Nations.They will become the first country from Zone A to host the two-week tournament.Ghana won the inaugural 16-team tournament on home soil last September and will be defending the title.Nigeria will host the third edition of the WAFU Cup of Nations, also to take place in September, in 2021.All matches will be broadcast exclusively for football fans across Africa, and the world, live

Croatian midfielder Alen Halilovi? has revealed Kevin-Prince Boateng convinced him to sign for AC Milan.The Serie A giants  announced the signing of Hamburger SV midfielder for the next three seasons last week.And the midfielder has revealed the influence of former Las Palmas teammate Kevin Boateng as well as Italian Alberto Aquilani."I would like to thank [Kevin-Prince] Boateng and [Alberto] Aquilani, they told me about the history of Milan and the club, they told me that

Communications Director of Aduana Stars Evans Oppong is upbeat about his outfit's chances of progressing to the knock-out stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, though he highlighted the lack of match fitness as one his side's main challenge ahead of their clash against AS Vita.The Ghana Premier League champions will welcome Congolese giants AS Vita to the Dormaa Nana Agyemang Badu II Park on match day three of the CAF Confederation Cup.The Fire Boys' preparations towards

Avelina Boateng now works as a presenter at the music channel MTV.The sister of Jérôme Boateng has been enthusiastic about music since childhood.Boateng, 26, is now working for MTV: she will be the presenter of the music and entertainment channel. "From now on, she can be seen in front of the camera for the MTV format 'MTV Buzz', among others," the broadcaster said.Avelina is the sister of the footballers Jérôme (29) and Kevin-Prince Boateng (31) and spends

Former Nigeria star Emmanuel Amunike says African teams need to focus on improving youth development after a poor showing from the continent’s representatives at the World Cup.None of Africa’s five teams made it past the group stage in Russia, with Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco managing only three wins between them.“It was a disappointment for the African teams and the African continent,” admitted Amunike, who was speaking at a press conference in Moscow on

AS Vita coach Jean Florent Ibengé has called on Ghana government to solve the deadlock which is affecting football activities in the country.The Congolese giants touched down in the country as they prepare for their CAF Confederation CUp clash against Ghana Premier League champions Aduana Stars on Wednesday.Following a documentary by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas which captured several members of the Ghana FA and referees taking bribes to influence the outcome of

Aduana Stars striker Derrick Sasraku has been sacked from the team's training ground due to poor attitude, Kumasi-based Sikka FM reported on Tuesday.New coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has released the 24-year-old from training duties, who are now looking at the striker's contractual situation.While Aduana Stars insist the bulky striker asked to be excused from duty after feeling dizzy, the Kumasi-based radio station insist he was axed from training by the Japanese-American trained

Head coach of AS Vita Jean-Florent Ikwange insists that the current happenings in Ghana football will not affect Aduana stars in the CAF Confederations Cup clash on Wednesday. The Ghanaian champions will host the Congolese giants at the Nana Agyeman Badu on Wednesday in the third group game. Aduana have only a point from two games in the group and will need a win to stand a chance of progress.Ghana's domestic football has been brought to a halt following the revelations of

Former Ghana Football Association Vice Chairman Nana Yaw Owusu has called on the government to re-think their decision to ban football in the country - insisting that they were wrong in taking that decision.Following a documentary by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas which captured several members of the Ghana FA and referees taking bribes to influence the outcome of games, government took the decision to halt football activities in the West African country.But government

DR Congo side Vita Club are one of the strongest teams in the ongoing Caf Confederation Cup.After holding Morocco’s Raja Casablanca at home to a goalless draw, they outplayed Ivorian side Asec Mimosas 3-1 in Kinshasa, to move to top of Group A with 4 points.And while their midweek’s opponent Aduana Stars have been idle without any meaningful football activities, due to an ongoing suspension of the local topflight, Vita were busy wrapping up their domestic campaign, which they

Ghanaian forward Joel Fameye will be working with Argentina legend Diego Armando Maradona following the appointment of the ex-footballer as the chairman of the club. Diego Maradona was presented as chairman of Belarusian team Dinamo Brest at a colourful reception.The Argentina legend has been watching the World Cup in Russia this summer, making plenty of headlines.Brest, who are sixth in the Belarusian Premier League, announced the arrival of the 57-year-old in May.At his presentation,

Newcastle United have shown a keen interest in the services of Albert Adomah, according to recent reports. The Aston Villa attacker has been identified as a perfect alternative should they fail to land Andros Townsend this summer.The Crystal Palace winger is apparently Newcastle’s number one target but bringing him to Tyneside could prove to be difficult. As a result, the Magpies are interested in signing Adomah as they look to bolster their attack for next campaign.Who is Newcastle

Kumasi Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan has stated the extent of which players are being affected by the suspension of the local league.According to the first choice goalkeeper of the Porcupine Warriors, players have been affected financially as most of them depend hugely on the monies they make from football.Ghana's domestic football has been brought to a halt following the revelations of the Anas expose', where several members of the football Association as well

Ghana Premier League side Techiman Eleven Wonders has debunked reports that they have sacked Enos Adepah from his role as coach of the club.Reports went rife on Monday that the Premier League newcomers has sever ties with coach Adepah just few months after taking over over the club.However, the Techiman-based outfit released a statement to refute the reports - claiming that the soft-spoken trainer is still at post.Adepa replaced Abdul Gamel Mumuni after less than eleven games into

Championship side West Brom are ready to challenge Middlesbrough for Ghana winger Albert Adomah.Adomah has been attracting a lot of attention due to Aston Villa's financial woes.Villa cannot stand in the way of any reasonable offers and they are set to lose their Player of the Year.Middlesbrough want Adomah and also have an eye on midfielder Birkir Bjarnason and could try and tempt Villa with a joint bid for both players.Adomah scored 14 goals in 42 appearances for Villa last