Asante Kotoko produced a sensational performance to record a surprise 3-2 victory over Coton Sport in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup playoff in Cameroon on Sunday. The victory puts the Porcupine Warriors in a good position to reach the knockout stage of the competition for the first time since 2008.Emmanuel Gyamfi was put through and the speedster raced forward before slotting past the goalkeeper in the 10th minute.On the half hour mark, Kotoko doubled their lead
First half goals by Joseph Esso and Anthony Quayson handed Hearts of Oak a 2-0 victory over Agona Fankobaa in a friendly encounter played on Sunday at the Swedru Stadium.Hearts made an impressive start as they took the lead in the 12th minute. Joseph Esso hit a strike from 40 yards which beat the Fankobaa goalkeeper.The Phobians doubled their lead courtesy Anthony Quayson. The forward had been denied several times before scoring in the 40th minute.Fankobaa had a great opportunity
Former Ghana youth international Enoch Ebo Andoh has signed for Macclesfield Town FC, the League Two club have announced. The 26-year-old has been handed the number 29 jersey for his stay at Moss Rose.Andoh joins Sol Campbell's side on a free transfer after leaving Nuneaton Borough where he was on a short loan stint last year.The former King Faisal star moved to Portuguese giants Porto in 2011 but left to join Cypriot First Division side AEL Limassol for a two-year period.During
Asante Kotoko produced a sensational performance to record a surprise 3-2 victory over Coton Sport in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup playoff in Cameroon on Sunday. The victory puts the Porcupine Warriors in a good position to reach the knockout stage of the competition for the first time since 2008.Kotoko surprised the host by scoring the first goal in the 10th minute. Emmanuel Gyamfi capitalised on sluggish defending before easily beating the goalkeeper.The goal
Asante Kotoko coach CK Akunnor has named an attacking starting XI to face Coton Sport in the CAF Confederation Cup playoff first leg this afternoon.The Porcupine Warriors have stuck to a trusted backline comprising Amos Frimpong, Agyemang Badu, Abdul Ganiu Ismail and Augustine Sefah.Akunnor has gone for skillful wingers Emmanuel Gyamfi and Maxwell Baakoh with support from Richard Senanu.Former Portland Timbers II forward Abdul Fatawu Safiu and Burkinabe Songné Yacouba will lead
Hearts of Oak’s kit sponsor Umbro have announced partnering Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards.The UK sports apparel company will supply the playing squad with excellent competition, training and off field apparel.The Leopards’ technical and management staff will also be supplied with branded apparel, equipment, and luggage with Ingwe products available for fans to purchase.Other African sides being kitted by Umbro are AmaZulu FC, Black Leopards FC, Bloemfontein Celtic
Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu played the entire duration as his side lost 2-1 to his former club Chelsea. Atsu on few occasions caused havoc at Stamford Bridge with his speed and dribbles.Atsu joined the Blues on a free transfer after leaving FC Porto in 2013.The Ghana international was signed by Chelsea in 2013 but never got the opportunity to strut his stuff.He was loaned out to clubs including Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, Everton Bournemouth, Spanish club Malaga and Newcastle.Pedro
Azam FC young goalkeeper Razark Abalora inspired his outfit to the grand final of the East Africa Mapinduzi Cup on Friday.The former WAFA goalkeeper kept a clean sheet in their 3-0 semi-final win against KMKM FC 3-0.Abalora produced top class saves in the second department of the game saw them book the final spot with style.Azam FC will face fellow Tanzanian top-flight side Simba FC today (Sunday).
King Faisal owner Alhaji Grusah has hit out at Ghana Premier League clubs over their decision to pull out of the Normalisation Committee Special Competition. The 16 top-flight sides wrote to the Dr Kofi Amoah-led committee raising concerns about the format competition.But the veteran football administrator disagree with the clubs and labelled them as ''selfish and greedy''."The Premier League clubs are just been selfish and greedy, they shouldn't forget
The weekend’s CAF Champions League group stage matches wrapped up on Saturday and featured wins for TP Mazembe, Simba and Al Ahly.The day’s action got underway in Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, where FC Platinum held Orlando Pirates 0-0 in a Group B clash, while at the same time Mazembe and Simba were racking up comfortable homes wins over Ismaily (Group C, 2-0) and JS Saoura (Group D, 3-0).Mazembe’s goals were scored by Chico Usindi and Kevin Mondeko in the second half, with the victory
The weight of “supposed to” can eventually be crippling.Anderson Asiedu was supposed to never leave Ghana. But he did.Asiedu was supposed to sleep on floor space provided by one of his coaches during one Christmas break. But he didn’t.Asiedu was supposed to be too small to be drafted. But he was, by MLS champs Atlanta United, no less.“Supposed to,” is nothing for a self-described small man with big dreams, a bigger heart and the love of his new family.“We saved the best
Former South Africa striker Phil Masinga has died, says his country's football association.The 49-year-old had a spell at Leeds United between 1994 and 1996 and also played for St Gallen in Switzerland as well as Italian clubs Salernitana and Bari."Sad day for South African football," said South Africa Football Association president Danny Jordaan."A loyal servant of the game, on and off the field of play."Masinga made his debut for Bafana Bafana in July
Finnish side VPS have announced the signing of Ghanaian defender Ignatius Adukor.The young central defender is at VPS for trials with an option to sign for the club depending on his performance. He was tested by the club last season but due to insufficient playing time, he has been consider to practice with the team for the first time this season.The 21-years-old, who started his career in Sweden played for Allsvenskan Gefle U-19 and put up splendid performances for the side."Ignatius
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