While his son featured for the U.S. national team in a win over Mexico, George Weah was honoured with a friendly appearance for Liberia.The father/son duo both took the field on the same day, with Timothy Weah starting and playing 89 minutes in the USMNT's 1-0 win over 10-man Mexico.Earlier in the day, George, 51, featured for Liberia in a 2-1 home defeat against Nigeria.The 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year, who became president of Liberia in December with 60 percent
Former Ghana striker Augustine Arhinful says there should be an efficient vigorous system for Ghana football ahead of FIFA's expected naming of members of a Normalisation committee for the country today.Ghana's football has been rocked by bribery and corruption involving former Ghana FA boss and CAF vice president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, exposed by popular investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.The exposé led to the resignation of Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi and
Captain of the national under 17 team, the Black Starlets, Alhassan Uzair insists his side is well prepared for the Ivory Coast in the semi final of the WAFU Zone B championship. Ghana reached the semi finals after dispatching Togo 2-1 in the group stages. Meanwhile, their opponents Ivory Coast thrashed Burkina Faso 3-0 to set up the tie.Ahead of the game on Wednesday, Alhassan Uzair who plays at the heart of defence for the team believes the team is battle ready for their neighbours."It's
Former Hertha Berlin forward Fredi Bobic says he is not surprised by the form of Ghana international Kevin Prince Boateng at Sassuolo. Fredi Bobic, currently a board representative for sport for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt revealed the 31 year old has been working hard to remain in shape.Bobic saw Boateng grow as a youth player for Hertha Berlin and believes the Sassuolo star has matured as a better player.Boateng has had an explosive start to the current Italian serie
Andre Ayew could reunite with his former Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal at Turkish side Fenerbahce.The Portuguese trainer is being lined up to replace Dutchman Phillip Cocu who is struggling to get results despite being in charge for six weeks.Fenerbahce have suffered a miserable start to the season having lost three consecutive games, and were recently dumped out of the UEFA Champions League by Benfica.According to Sky Sports, former Swans boss Carvalhal is being considered
The late former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan was not only known for his international civil service and diplomacy but a great admirer of the round ball game, Football.State funeral and burial rites for Kofi Annan are currently underway in Ghana but did you know he once played the sport as a right winger?“Yes, I am a football fan. I love the game and I played it as a young man up to and through my university years. I played on the right wing because I was a sprinter.
Midfielder Iddrisu Baba Mohammed played the entire duration as Mallorca defeated Richard Boateng's Real Oviedo in the Copa del Rey. Mohammed bossed the midfield at the Iberostar Estadi as Ferrán Giner's scored a 58th minute winner.Boateng was named in Real Oviedo's starting line-up but replaced in the 70th minute by Edgar Bárcenas.The 22-year-old Baba is a player from the RCD Mallorca youth academy who came to the club at a young age.Last season, he was on loan
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and First Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Amaju Pinnick will be leading a joint FIFA/CAF mission to Ghana that will identify persons who will constitute a Normalisation committee tasked with running the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in the interim and organise elections for a new GFA executive committee.CAF first Vice President Amaju Pinnick, arrived in Ghana on Tuesday with his team members where he is
Ghana midfielder Isaac Sackey has signed a new two-year contract extension for Turkish Super Lig side Alanyaspor.The 24-year-old has now extended his stay at the Bahçe?ehir Okullar? Stadium to 2022.Sackey initially joined from Czech Republic side FC Slovan Liberec on three- year deal in August 2016.He runs out of contract next summer.Sackey has scored two goals in 49 league appearances for Alanyaspor.
This year’s edition of the Ghana Has Talent football festival/camp commenced today at the Tema Sports Stadium with four mouthwatering matches involving top Ghana Premier League sides.The matches were played at the Tema Sports Stadium where high football dignitaries, including Dreams FC Chairman Kurt Okraku, Inter Allies President Rabeh El-Eter and AshantiGold CEO Dr. Kwaku Frimpong.Inter Allies CEO Delali Eric Senaye, ProBall Management boss Omar El-Eter and several scouts and
President of Italian football club Genoa Enrico Preziosi says he could have resigned Kevin Prince Boateng in the summer transfer window. The Ghana international was on the radar of Genoa- a club he signed for in 2010 but moved to AC Milan immediately - before signing for Sassuolo in the summer.Kevin Prince Boateng has started the season in top form scoring three goals in four competitive games for Sasuolo including one against Genoa last week.After his impressive performance against
Vice chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Alex Ackumey says they are considering re-naming the upcoming StarTimes Cup after the late Kofi Annan.GHALCA which is the mother body of clubs in Ghana, will be organizing mini tournament which will feature teams both from the Premier League and Division One League Clubs.Filling the void created by the truncated Premier League as well as sustaining the interest of the supporters are the motives behind the body’s decision
Black Starlets coach Abdul Karim Zito has indicated that it will be a complete failure if Ghana does not qualify for the African U17 Championship in Tanzania.The Black Starlets defeated Togo 2-1 on Saturday to finish Group A leaders with four points from two matches.The two-time world champions will play the Les Elephants who finished second in Group B on goal difference but tied on points with leaders Nigeria.According to the former Hearts of Oak gaffer, though the goal is to return
Bechem United administrative manager Francis Gorman Hackman has joyously congratulated former Dutch international George Boateng following his appointment as Blackburn U-13 head coach. The Middlesbrough and Hull City midfielder was confirmed last week and has begun working.Boateng will also serve as assistant coach to Blackburn's Under-16 and Under-18 teams respectively."Help me Celebrate my Brother and Friend George Boateng on his new appointment as the Head Coach Black
Chief Executive Officer of Dreams FC Kurt Okraku has reiterated his readiness to offer any form of backing to the Normalisation committee.Last month, FIFA issued a warning to the Government of Ghana (GoG) to withdraw their liquidation case against the nation’s football governing body or face its wrath.One of the major steps is that the Government will take steps to discontinue their bid to dissolve the nation’s football governing body.The Government wrote to FIFA asking for
German international Jerome Boateng has disclosed reasons for turning down Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain in the summer.The Bayern Munich defender was the topic of transfer rumours throughout the summer window but opted to remain with Bayern for his eighth season with the club.The 30-year-old had previously played in the Premier League for Manchester City, but the guardsman could not be tempted to leave Bayern, even if the thought of a new club intrigued him."I
Ghana will face Ivory Coast today in the semi-final of the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament in Niger.The Black Starlets beat Togo 2-1 on Saturday to finish Group A leaders with four points from two matches.Ivory Coast finished second in Group B on goal difference but tied on points with leaders Nigeria.The winner will face either Nigeria or hosts Niger who play in Thursday in the final on Sunday.The winner of the tournament will book the sole ticket to play in the 2019 Africa U17 Cup
Ghanaian-born former Dutch international George Boateng has been appointed as head coach of Blackburn Rovers Under-13 team, Ghanasoccernet can exclusively report. The Middlesbrough and Hull City midfielder was confirmed last week and has begun working.Boateng will serve as assistant coach to Blackburn's Under-16 and Under-18 teams respectively.The 43-year-old was born to Ghanaian parents in the West African country but moved to Holland at age eight.He excelled at youth level
Empoli are convinced about handing Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah an improved permanent contract after an explosive start to the Serie A campaign.Acquah is on a season long loan move from Torino and will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season.The Ghana international has featured in all three league matches so far and become a key player for the returnees.Acquah, 26, has been named in the Serie A Team of the Week after their opening day win over Cagliari.
Kenya recorded another impressive victory on Tuesday after beating Malawi in a friendly at the Kasrani Stadium in Narobi. The victory follows the shocking win over Ghana on Saturday as coach Sebastien Migne continues his flawless start to his career with the Harambee stars.The Harambee Stars edged out visiting Malawi 1-0. Francis Kahata’s goal in the 77th minute made all the difference as Stars picked their second win in 72 hours.It was a balanced affair in the first half with
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