CAF president Ahmad Ahmad has just been released by the French judicial authorities without charges against him.Ahmad was arrested on Thursday morning at the Berri Hotel in Paris after being accused of contract fraud, mismanagement of CAF funds, and the payment of US$ 20,000 sums directly into the private bank accounts of federation presidents.Jeune Afrique reported Ahmad was asked about allegations that CAF unilaterally broke a contract with German sports merchandise giant Puma,

French born Ghanaian defender Enock Kwateng has joined FC Girondins de Bordeaux on a four year deal. The right back joined from FC Nantes following the end of his contract with the Canaries, and will be in Bordeaux until the summer of 2023.Kwateng has been a regular member of Nantes since 2015, when he made his debut against Angers in the Frenmch Ligue 1, having arrived as a teenager from FC Mantes in the capital.The 22 year old made over 40 senior appearances for FC Nantes before

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Normalisation  Committee (NC) to the 69th FIFA Congress in Paris- France, has sent a congratulatory message to Gianni Infantino on his re-election as FIFA President.Infantino was re-elected as the 9th FIFA President of world football's governing body on Wednesday having run unopposed as expected.The Ghanaian team in Paris is led by Economist Dr Kofi Amoah, former Black Stars and Bayern Munich legend Sammy Kufour, legal expert Naa Odofoley

Ghana's top referee Daniel Laryea failed to make the cut for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt this month. The 32-year-old had hope of officiating at the continent's flagship football event when he was named in a 24-man shortlist for the elite referees seminar in Morocco last month.But despite his experience in recent CAF inter-clubs competitions, Laryea could not make the grades to be selected for the expanded tournament.In the end, CAF settled on 26 centre referees

The 69th FIFA Congress to elect a 9th President has been hailed as a resounding success by football stakeholders.The applause for Infantino and his economic team of administrators had barely quitened before the BREAKING NEWS brought home a stark reality of modern day football politics.For Africans, and in particular Ghanaians, Thursday June 6th marks the first anniversary of the infamous exposé titled *#Number12* by a Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Amereyaw Anas.A paindul

Africa’s leading digital TV operator has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for CONMEBOL Copa América Brasil 2019 in Sub-Saharan Africa.The 46th edition of Copa America will take place from June 14th to July 7th in 5 cities from Brazil. Twelve teams will be competing including two guests, Japan and Qatar.“South America has some of the best teams in the world. We are happy to give our 25 million users the chance to watch Messi or Neymar playing with their national teams.

Ghanaian defender Joakim Adukor is set to join Bosnian side FK Tusla FK from rivals FK Sarajevo at the end of the month, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The 26-year old is leaving after an outstanding season with Sarajevo, which saw him with the League and Cup double.The defender, who can also play in midfield is leaving after two seasons, where he played in 35 premier league games and scored three times.Adukor decided to join Tusla despite reports of interests from

Assistant coach of the Black Meteors, Michael Osei is pleading with the public to end the spread of negativity around the Black Stars as the team seeks to end the country's drought at the Nations Cup. Ghana is chasing a fifth elusive AFCON title after 37 years, but many football fans doubt if the current team can win the tournament in Egypt later this month.However, the ex-Asante Kotoko gaffer is confident the Black Stars will make history in Egypt.“We are favourite for

 FIFA has confirmed the arrest of CAF President Ahmad Ahmad.CAF President Ahmad was reportedly to have been arrested on Thursday morning at a Paris Hotel.According to French tabloid Jeune Afrique, Ahmad’s arrest is linked to the contract unilaterally broken by CAF with the German equipment manufacturer Puma to engage with the company Technical Steel, based in La Seyne-sur-Mer.The signing of a contract which, according to the former secretary general of CAF Amr Fahmy,

German born Ghanaian midfielder Evans Nyarko has extended his contract at Regionalliga side Eintracht Norderstedt.The former Borussia Dortmund B player will stay at the Eintracht based club for another year despite a difficult season that saw him make on seven appearances.Nyarko is regarded as one of emerging promising stars of German football, however his progress has been blighted by injuries.Meanwhile, compatriot Emmanuel Amomoo has been released by Eintracht Norderstedt, and

Division One side, Berekum Arsenals have officially written to the Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee (NC) concerning the match venue against Asante Kotoko in the quarter-finals of the Tier II Special Competition. Berekum Arsenals claim that Asante Kotoko are been favored in the ongoing competition as they have played two games at home hence they are proposing the quarter-final game be moved to a neutral venue.In a letter sighted by GHANAsoccernet they have proposed

Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Gyasi has emerged as a transfer target for AC Monza in the ongoing window.Gyasi was one of the leading figures in Spezia FC’s dressing room during the just ended campaign.Reports suggest that Monza have identified the 25-year-old as a key transfer target and are ready to open discussions with Spezia.However, Spezia are said to be keen on keeping their prized-asset in the window.He has a contract with the Ligurian-based side until June 2021.Monza, which

In-form Ghanaian attacker Emmanuel Gyasi has emerged on the radar of serie C side AC Monza ahead of the summer transfer window. The club owned by Silvio Berlusconi, former AC Milan boss are interested in making a move for the striker as they bid for serie B promotion next season.Monza is a traditional club that has spent almost 38 seasons in the lower tier but the Berlusconi family has set a target of gaining promotion to the serie B next season as a top priority.The club wants

Spanish lower-tier side CF Talavera have released Ghanaian midfielder Paul Quaye ahead of next season.Quaye joined Talavera from Jumilla during the 2017 transfer window.The 23-year-old enjoyed plethora of playing minutes during his first season.But he was relegated to the bench in the second season and failed to start their last six games, making a total of only 94 minutes in all competitions in the entire campaign.The club have decided against renewing the contract of the Ghanaian

Ghanaian winger and LAFC star Latif Blessing has sang warm praises of the new Providence Park of MLS opponents Portland Timbers after their 3-2 victory. Blessing scored the winner in the thrilling encounter to open the renovated Providence Park, which has seen an increased capacity of 4000 spectators.“Portland is a good team and the fans are great,” said Latif Blessing. “The first time I saw the stadium was amazing, but we had to find a way to win. It was loud and we couldn’t

Injured defender Nuhu Musah has been granted permission to leave Ghana's pre-2019 Africa Cup of Nations training camp in Dubai. A statement on the Ghana FA website said: ''Switzerland based Ghanaian defender, Nuhu Musah, has been granted permission to travel back to Switzerland at the request of his club, St. Gallen''Musah sustained an injury during Black Stars training last Wednesday.''After an initial medical examination by the Black Stars medical

Belgian side KV Kortrijk have confirmed that former Ghana international midfielder Bernard Kumordzi is leaving the club after two seasons. The former Ghana international is among eight players who will not have the contracts renewed at the Guldensporenstadion after the expiration of their contracts.Kumordzi, who plays as a defensive midfielder and defender, made 55 for appearances for 'de Kerels'; scored two goals and provided two assists.A statement on Kortrijk's

Winger Nana Opoku Ampomah has emerged a transfer target for Dutch giants Feyernoord Rotterdam ahead of the summer transfer window, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The Waasland Beveren star could be leaving the club this summer following interest from several clubs including Feyenoord, who are yet to make a bid for the attacking midfielder.According to information reaching GHANASoccernet.com, the Dutch giants want to beef their squad by adding the 23-year old their roaster

Defender Musah Nuhu will miss out on playing in his first Africa Cup of Nations tournament after picking a knee injury in Ghana's training camp in Dubai on Wednesday.The St Gallen centre-back cum defensive midfielder is reported to have suffered the problem after going in to tackle Christian Atsu.Early prognosis revealed he suffered a tear and 22-year-old cannot recover fully before the start of the tournament on 21 June.The result of an MRI test will later reveal the extent

French Ligue I side Saint Etienne are set to make an audacious move for Ghana forward Abdul Majeed Waris in the summer transfer window, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The Greens has expressed interest in the attacker after FC Nantes failed to activate the € 5.5 million release clause in his contract with Porto.The 27-year old had a good season with the Canaries, where he scored five goals in created three assists in 33 Ligue I appearances.According to insider sources,