Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade have sent a happy birthday message to Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila.Sumaila turns 26 today, 18 December received well wishes from club and some of his teammates on social media.The stalwart centre-back joined the Red and White lads on a season-long loan from the Kuwaiti side Al Qadsia in the summer.The former Asante Kotoko guardsman has however failed to churn out regular playing time but has been outstanding anytime he's called upon by coach Vladan
Spain-based striker Kwabena Owusu scored a hat-trick as Ghana recorded a resounding 5-1 victory against Togo in the first leg of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kumasi on Tuesday. Owusu opened the scoring of the game in the 18th minute with an individual brilliance from the edge of the box after dribbling past two Togolese defenders.The hosts were awarded a penalty in the 27th minute after Joel Fameyeh was brought down inside the box by Togo captain Messan Toudji.Fameyeh
Bolivia's football-mad President Evo Morales has offered his Argentine, Uruguayan and Paraguayan counterparts help in their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.Morales made the offer to the equally passionate presidents, Mauricio Macri of Argentina, Uruguay's Tabare Vazquez and Paraguayan Mario Abdo Benitez during a regional Mercosur heads of state meeting in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo.He proposed "two or three departments as sub-seats" for the centenary
Ghanaian midfielder Moses Odjer will work under a new coach at Italian Serie B side Salernitana following the resignation of Stefano Colantuono.The 56-year-old gaffer vacated his position after a run of poor results which has left the Granata just one point the playoffs after 15 rounds of fixtures.A statement on Salernitana’s official website thanked Colantuono for ‘his services and professionalism’ over the past year. UDINE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach of Udinese Stefano
Deputy Black Stars coach Maxwell Konadu has claimed that the current crop of players of Asante Kotoko are the best the club have had in three years.Asante Kotoko, who are Ghana’s sole representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, proved their mettle in their first outing in the competition after playing a goalless draw with Kariobangi Sharks in Kenya.Several football pundits believe the Porcupine Warriors have assembled one of the best sides in recent time and are capable of winning
Board Chairman of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Sammy Awuku says his outfit are developing a scheme to financially support footballers in the Ghana Premier League.According to Mr Awuku, government and its related agencies hope to roll out the plan once football bounces back in the country in 2019.“There are plans to support our players in the premiership, like supporting them with some allowances when eventually you bounce back with football,” he revealed in his address
Head coach of the Ghana U-23 team, Ibrahim Tanko is confident of his side's chances ahead of their AFCON U-23 qualifier against Togo in Kumasi. The Black Meteors will host their Togolese counterparts on Tuesday afternoon at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium with the second leg of the tie scheduled for Saturday in Lome.Ahead of the game this afternoon, Ibrahim Tanko remains upbeat of his sides chances.‘’I believe with the inclusion of the foreign-based players we will have a
Ghana's U-23 coach Ibrahim Tanko has named a flexible line-up to face Togo in the 2019 U-23 AFCON qualifier on Tuesday afternoon. The Black Meteors boss handed in-form CD Numancia midfielder Yaw Yeboah as starting berth where he will be supported by IK Start midfielder Isaac Twum which is a great sign of deploying an attacking formation.Kwame Baah will be between the sticks with Emmanuel Cudjoe and Zakaria Fuseini protecting the shot-stopper while Gideon Mensah and Michael
Talented CD Numancia attacker Yaw Yeboah has advised his Black Meteors teammates to eschew complacency ahead of their Africa U-23 Championship qualifier against Togo.Ghana will host neighbours Togo on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the first leg of the U-23 AFCON qualifier.The 21-year-old is one of seven foreign-based players named in Coach Ibrahim Tanko's squad for the game against their Togolese counterparts.Yeboah, who joined the team on Monday
Italian giants Juventus have taken subtle swipes at three of their former players for the roles they played for their current teams in their defeats against the Bianconeri in the Serie A.Juventus are well dressed to defend their Serie A title following their unblemished start to the ongoing campaign.The Turin-based outfit have collected 46 points out of a possible 48 after winning 15 and drawing one in 16 outings.Those victories came at the expense of eternal rivals AC Milan, Inter
Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Manchester United following their defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.The Red Devils were humbled by Liverpool on Sunday as they were beaten 3-1 by their fiercest rivals at Anfield.And United have decided that result was the final straw and have partied company with the Portuguese.A club statement read: "Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect."The club would like to thank Jose for his work
Philadelphia Union forward David Accam believes Asante Kotoko has what it takes to eliminate Kenyan club Kariobangi Sharks in the CAF Confederations Cup. The Porcupine Warriors held the Kenyan club to a goalless draw in Nairobi last Saturday with the second leg scheduled for December 22nd in Kumasi.David Accam, who is currently in Ghana following the end of the Major League Soccer season has keen interest African football and believes the Reds can end Kariobangi Sharks adventure
The man widely acknowledged as the founding figure of organised beach soccer in Ghana has congratulated both Senegal and Nigeria for claiming the two spots reserved for Africa at the next FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.Senegal claimed their 5th Afcon Beach Soccer title after annihilating Nigeria 6-1 in the Afcon Beach Soccer final to qualify for Paraquay 2019."I'm happy for the two teams because they are simply a step ahead of the rest. I hope this time around, solid preparations
Manchester United have decided to relieve Jose Mourinho's duties as manager with immediate effect.This follows United's disappointing 3-1 loss to arch-rivals Liverpool last Sunday after which questions were raised on the team's listless performance. Mourinho has struggled this season with the team languishing in the 6th spot with just 26 points, a massive 19 points off league leaders Liverpool.Off field fractions with star player Paul Pogba has not helped the Portuguese
Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey is expected to return to full fitness in January for Spanish side Villarreal. The midfielder has been on the sidelines for some time now after picking up a muscle injury in September with the Villarreal B side.Ahead of the final round of games in the Segunda division against Valencia, the club confirmed the Ghanaian's absence."Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey will be the one to later recover from his muscle injury. Possibly by the
African legend and CAF Deputy General Secretary (Football & Development), Anthony Baffoe, shares his heartening humble beginning that should serve as a model for aspiring footballers on the continent. Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe epitomises everything desirable in a sporting icon so much so that after his successful football career, he remains relevant in the scheme of African and global football things many years after he hung his playing shoes.Usually referenced
Chelsea wonderkid of Ghanaian descent Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly a “serious candidate” for Bayern as they plan to rebuild their attacking line.Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry will both be leaving the club this summer, leaving them short in wide areas with only Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry.Hi Kerem, I never said that I am the best Bayern source. But I always try my best. Callum Hudson-Odoi is a serious candidate for the wing— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) December 13,
Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade are set to cut short the loan deal of Ghana international Rashid Sumaila in January, which could see the defender return to parent club Al Qadsia. Rashid Sumaila joined the Serbian champions in the summer on a year long loan but the 25 year old will be making an early return to Kuwaiti side following Red Star's needs to cut down cost at the club.The ex-Asante Kotoko defender has played only three games for the club since joining the club in
Tema United FC beat Sundisco FC 4-2 on penalties to win the 2018 Next Star Tournament 2018.They also produced the best player of the tournament in Seidu Suraj who scored eight goals.United are aiming at producing quality talents with Beveren star Nana Ampomah and Konadu Yiadom of WAFA coming from their stables.The four-day event took place at the Tema Sports Stadium which saw top FIFA intermediaries attend to scouts talents.Agent Amin Sakman who handles Stoke City star Mame Biram
Felton Kamambo was elected the new Zimbabwe FA president on Sunday, beating Cosafa boss Phillip Chiyangwa at an elective congress in Harare.Chiyangwa polled 24 votes while Kamambo garnered 35 which were however insufficient for a two-thirds majority required for a winner to be declared.Facing a runoff, Chiyangwa withdrew his candidature, leaving Kamambo declared as duly elected Zimbabwe FA president.Interestingly, Kamambo had initially been barred from contesting but he fought his
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