Aduana Stars coach W.O Tandoh has rued officiating during his side’s 1-0 defeat against Asante Kotoko in the opening fixture of the Normalisation Committee Special Competition.The Porcupine Warriors needed a second minute goal Abass Mohammed to start their Special Competition campaign on a winning note.But the Fire Boys trainer, questioned referee Daniel Laryea’s decision to rule out what he viewed as a clear equalizer by striker Yahaya Mohammed."Our officials must normalise

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Akakpo Patron says picking the points is what matters after a beige performance in the 1-0 win over Aduana Stars at home on Sunday.The Porcupine Warriors needed a second minute goal Abass Mohammed to start their Special Competition campaign on a winning note.''It was [difficult] but made it difficult for ourselves. After we led with an early goal and I think we should have had control over the game to dominate but it's rather unfortunate

Ghana youth midfielder Majeed Ashimeru recovered from injury to score for St Gallen in their 3-2 loss against Young Boys in the Swiss Super League on Sunday.Ashimeru had to pass a late fitness test ahead of the game after picking an injury in the side’s 3-1 friendly defeat against German Bundesliga II outfit Heidenheim last weekend.The return of the Ghanaian boosted the morale of his teammates as they deservedly went ahead in the 32nd minute through Axel Bakayoko.French forward

AshantiGold SC opened their campaign in the Special Competition with a comfortable 2-0 win over Eleven Wonders FC at the Len Clay stadium on Sunday.Serbian tactician Svetislav Tanasijevic assemble almost all his key figures with the exception of captain Tijani Joshua who is nursing an injury.Ivorian import Baba Salia Ouattara emerged man of the match in the endRichard Ella Djodi, Shafiu Mumuni, Richard Osei Agyemang, Samed Ibrahim and Roland Amouzou were all given a start.The hosts

Inter Allies fired blank to draw 0-0 with Elmina Sharks at home on the opening weekend of Ghana Football Association Special Competition on Sunday.Both teams were unable to capitalize on the chances created during the course of the game.Benjamin Teneboah failed to score for Elmina Sharks in the opening minutes of the game as his effort hit the post.Inter Allies were calling for a penalty in the 32nd minute of the first half as the ball struck the hands of a player from Elmina Sharks

Hearts of Oak enjoyed victory in their first competitive game since the showing of the Anas Exposè with a 1-0 win over Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium.Kwadwo Obeng Jnr scored the only goal of the game in the 48th minute to secure all three points for the Phobians, after slotting in from inside the box.Both teams began the game in a slow pace but the home side gathered momentum when Aminu Alhassan fires from long range.The Dawu-based side responded quickly through Eric Gawu,

Asante Kotoko made a bright start to the Normalisation Committee's Special Competition by recording a slender 1-0 victory over Aduana Stars at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.Kotoko, fresh from their four-month expedition in Africa, came into the game as strong favourites and it didn't take them too long to break the deadlock.Abass Mohammed, who played a bit part role in the Caf Confederation Cup, opened the scoring two minutes into the start of the match. The striker

WAFA SC opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over Liberty Professionals at home in the Special Competition.The Academy Boys took 13 minutes to take the lead through enterprising Justice Amate to go into the break on top.After the break, Kingsford Opoku struck the second in the 58th minute.On 78 minutes, Andrews Ntim scored on his debut to put the match beyond the visitors.Five minutes from time, Frederick Ansah Botchway pulled one back for the Dansoman-based side.WAFA SCXI: Sabi

 Ghanasoccernet brings to you live updates as the Ghana FA Special Competition kicks off across the various centers.After several months of football inactivity following the suspension of domestic football in the wake of the Anas exposé on corruption in Ghana football last year, local football bounces back this weekend as the Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee Special Competition kicks off.The competition will involve both Premier League teams and teams

Philadelphia Union talisman David Accam has permanently changed the name on the back of his jersey to ''Titi'' in tribute to his father, who recently passed away.Fans saw ''Titi'' on the back of his jersey in the 2-0 win at Cincinnati on Saturday night.The Ghanaian winger shared the nickname with his father, and he previously sported the moniker while playing in Sweden from 2012-'14.''It means a lot because it’s a name that

David Accam scored for the second successive time as  Philadelphia Union beat newcomers FC Cincinnati 2-0 on the road on Saturday night in the MLS.The Ghana international doubled the lead for the visitors in the 58th minute.He dribbled past both Cincinnati center backs inside the 18-yard box before toe-poking home the second goal at the Nippert Stadium.Accam was involved in the opening goal through Marco Fabian in the 47th minuteHe centred a pass to Fabian who slammed a left-footed

Chelsea have not been in touch with the agent of Callum Hudson-Odoi since the New Year, it has been revealed.According to reports in England, Hudson-Odoi's Chelsea future has reached a stalemate — with no contract talks since January and none planned.The newly-capped England star's future is in limbo after a Blues source said there has been no dialogue between Hudson-Odoi and Chelsea since the transfer window.Hudson-Odoi was then the subject of a £35million bid

Callum Hudson-Odoi will soon be starting up to 80 per cent of Chelsea's matches, according to head coach Maurizio Sarri.The winger started for England against Montenegro on Monday - and was subjected to alleged racist abuse - but is yet to be selected in Sarri's XI for a Premier League game.Hudson-Odoi, who was a target for Bayern Munich in the January transfer window, has seen opportunities limited at Chelsea this term.But Sarri noted the 18-year-old's age, coupled

European football specialist, Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to you first installment on how Ghanaian players performed  abroad on Friday and Saturday in their respective clubs across Europe and the world.I start off with, Thomas Partey scored a belter for Atlético Madrid as they humbled Mubarak Wakaso's Deportivo Alaves 4-0 in the Spanish La Liga at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Saturday.Partey controlled a superb low pass from Koke on the edge of the area, he made a yard before