Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is hopeful of staying fit ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time leading scorer, was left out of the Black Stars final game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya last Saturday.The 33-year-old Kayserispor forward has been battling fitness problems which has kept him out of action for the large part of the campaign.However, he is eager to win the battle against his fitness

Racing Lens striker Grejohn Kyei has been slapped with a three-match suspension.Kyei, who has been a key member of the Blood and Gold side, is set face some time in the stands after he was handed a three-game ban due to accumulation of cards following a LFP Disciplinary meeting in Paris on Wednesday.The 23-year-old will consequently miss Monday’s home game against Le Chateauroux as well as matches against Valenciennes and Grenoble. Kyei joined Philippe Montanier’s outfit on

Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has claimed that Black Stars newbie Caleb Ekuban has justified his inclusion in the Black Stars after his goal-fest debut performance.Ekuban endeared himself to the fans of Ghana after he emerged from the bench to score Black Stars lone goal in the 1-0 win over Kenya in the final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier to help the West Africa giants claim top spot in Group F.The on-loan Trabzonspor forward continued his red-hot form three days later when

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has organised a workshop in Kempton Park, Gauteng to train 40 referees selected from 32 African countries on the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).The 7-day workshop will help referees and assistant referees to officiate in matches where the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology is used, or even serve as VAR operators.The course is led by Technical Director of International Association Football Board (IFAB)  David Elleray.“On

Deputy captain of the Black Stars Andre Ayew believes winning this year’s Africa Cup of Nations will be an uphill task following the introduction of a 24-team format.Last year, the continent’s football governing body, CAF held a two-day football symposium in Morocco’s - where they adopted a resolution to expand the AFCON from 16 to 24 teams, starting with this year’s tournament which will be held in Egypt.After winning Group F to book a place in the biennial competition,

Hearts of Oak head coach Kim Grant has set his eyes on the Normalisation Committee Special Competition title which will grant his team access to next season’s CAF Champions League.The competition which has been programmed into two tiers will see the winner of the first tier which will be played by only the Premier League clubs represent Ghana in next season’s CAF Champions League whilst the winner of the second tier which will be played by both the Premier League and division

Atletico Madrid’s training session held on Wednesday was attended by all players of the club with the exception of Ghana star Thomas Partey who failed to report to camp.The 25-year old featured for the Black Stars of Ghana during the International break.He played against Kenya in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers which Ghana won by a lone goal as well as captained the team in an international friendly on Tuesday against Mauritania which ended 3-1.The versatile midfielder scored

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone is reported to have slammed the door on any potential summer exit by Thomas Partey, after declaring the Ghana midfielder as ‘non-transferable’.The 25-year-old has been a mainstay in the Rojiblanco set-up since returning from a loan spell at Almeria in 2015.But rumours continue to swirl over his future at the club following reports that English side Manchester City and Italian giants Inter Milan have made him their number one summer target.However,

New Edubiase United president Yakubu Abdul Salam has rescinded to pull out of the Ghana Football Association Special Competition.He felt disrespected for the lack of explanations on how a team leading the league will earn promotion and how relegation of clubs will be effected.New Edubiase were leading the Division One league before it was truncated following the revelations of the Anas number 12 documentary.But Abdul Salam spoke on Accra-based Atinka FM where he revealed his team

Anthony Annan has reiterated his desire to return to the Black Stars if handed a call-up.Annan has quickly established himself as a key cog since joining Israeli side Beitar Jerusalem during the January transfer window.The 32-year-old has not featured for the Black Stars for almost four years but that has not deterred his desire to make a comeback after churning out regular game time at his club.“If the coach calls me, I will come and play for the team,” the former Rosenborg

The Normalisation Committee has decided to increase the allowances of referees for the Special Competition which starts this weekend. This they believe will rid bribery and corruption from the game.Several referees in the country were caught on tape accepting bribes in the Anas documentary which shook the world.The new payment structure is one of the things the Committee believes can help protect the integrity of the game."This competition would also test some of the reforms

Sports are an integral part of physical fitness as well as mental agility. Team sports, in general, have always contributed to imparting team spirit. In addition to this, the benefits include skilled decision-making, non-competitive spirit to support others, amongst other skills.Soccer has always been one of the most popular sports around the world. Incorporating games like soccer in the workplace or as a leisure activity in everyday routine can help increase productivity.”To

Myjoyonline.com has produced a write up on new Black Stars striker Caleb Ekuban who scored two goals in two matches on his debut call-up. At the beginning of the season, there were speculations that Ekuban was not in Bielsa’s plans and as a result, he was not given a shirt number for Leeds United for the upcoming season.Consequentially, he was loaned to Turkish side Trabzonspor where he has been in imperious form, scoring seven goals and contributing three assists in all competitions.But

Portuguese side FC Porto could have eight players from their stables at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Dragons will become the most represented Portuguese club in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations. IStriker Brahimi will be key for  Algeria, who topped Group D with 11 points, but his contract expires on June. Mali will count on striker Moussa Marega, who scored one goal in four matches, as the Eagles finished Group C winners with 14 points, four more than the first-timers

Inter Milan ace Kwadwo Asamoah has returned to training at the Appiano Gentille after a 'controversial' stint with the Black Stars.Asamoah was an unused substitute in the 1-0 win over Kenya in the final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.The next day, he flew out to Barcelona, Spain to continue treatment on knee injury and as a result missed the international friendly against Mauritania in Accra.Asamoah, Stefan de Vrij and Milan Skriniar were

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says he knows the type of players who will make his final squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The ex-Black Stars assessed several players during the qualifiers and says he has gotten what he wanted.''I know and have an idea of the team and players I am going to call for the upcoming AFCON, but it is always important to have a second look at some players, who can give the needed competition in the team,'' Appiah said after Tuesday's

FIFA U-20 World Cup winner Sellas Tetteh is set to be named coach of the Black Meteors, according to reports. The Tamale City FC coach has been linked with the Ghana U-23 job following the double task held by coach Ibrahim Tanko.The former Black Satellites coach was earlier reported to be on the radar of Bechem United, who are set to snap him ahead of the NC's special competition.However, with the Nations Cup approaching the Normalisation Committee are set to relieve Ibrahim

Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew has revealed that his biggest dream was to become a formula 1 driver. Jordan Ayew, whose father is three times African footballer of year winner Abedi Ayew, disclosed he used to practice racing but along the line, he had to drop the sport for lack of support."It's true when I was young I used to go behind trade fair and race with my friends that I knew in my childhood. We kept on racing and racing until it became more than a hobby for

Aston Villa have decided to shelve talks over a new contract for Ghana international Albert Adomah. The 31-year-old is out of contract in June but it does not look like he has a future at Villa Park.Adomah finds himself down the pecking order behind Anwar El Ghazi.The winger has failed to replicate his form last season where he scored 14 goals goals and five assists.This term, Adomah has scored just two goals in 28 league games.He could be heading to Leeds United who had two offers

Striker Elvis Manu is the leading scorer for relegation-bound Akhisarspor in the Turkish Super Lig with eight matches to the end of the season.The Dutch-born has scored five goals in 21 appearances and followed by DR Congo striker Jeremy Bokilla who is on four goals in ten matches.Manu, 25, joined the Green-Blacks this season from relegated Gençlerbirli?i and as been a huge success.Akhisarspor have managed just five wins, 15 defeats and six draws after 26 rounds of matches.