AshantiGold SC progressed to the semi-finals of the Special Competition Tier 2 after beating Medeama SC 1-0 in Obuasi on Sunday.Shafiu Mumuni's solitary goal was enough to send the Gold and Black lat yds to the next round at Len Clay stadium.The first goal threat came in the 26th minute when Mumuni had his point blank header hits the framework with the rebound going wide.Goalkeeper Frank Boateng made a sumptuous save four minutes later deny Medeama SC the opener.Justice Blay's

Asante Kotoko are set for a semi-final clash against AshantiGold in the NC Special Competition tier 2 following a 2-1 win over Berekum Arsenal in the quarter-finals on Sunday afternoon. The Porcupine Warriors found themselves 1-0 up eleven minutes into the game. Emmanuel Gyamfi’s low cross from the right wing was palmed into the path of Naby Keita, who scored from inside the goal area.Kwame Boahene in the 24th minute doubled the lead. The former Medeama player produced a lovely

Deportivo Alaves midfielder missed a penalty as the Black Stars lost their first 2019 Africa Cup of Nations warm-up match 1-0 at the hands of Namibia on Sunday in Dubai. Mubarak Wakaso's missed penalty meant Manfred Starke's lone goal made the difference in the warm-up game played behind closed doors.The match was the last opportunity for players to stake a claim to the final Afcon squad, which is expected to be named by Monday.With the exception of captain Andre Ayew

Solomon Asante scored or Phoenix Rising in their 5-0 demolition of Tulsa Roughnecks in the USL on Friday night. The captain converted a penalty in the 41st minute after Junior Flemmings was taken down inside the box.The referee had no option but point to the spot.Forwards Adam Jahn, Flemmings and Asante combined for four of the five goals.Flemmings finished with a brace and Asante led the team with two assists.Asante had multiple opportunities to score and finished the game

Ghana forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has headed back to Sassuolo after Barcelona refused to activate their option to buy after a six-month loan.The 32-year-old Ghanaian had made a big impact in Serie A with five goals and an assist in 15 competitive games.It was enough to earn him a dream winter move to Barcelona, but Boateng ended up only playing a total 123 minutes of football.He has returned to the Mapei Stadium after the Blaugrana refused to activate their €8m option to buy.The

Confederations of African Football (CAF) president Dr. Ahmad Ahmad has left Paris last Friday night to refute reports that he is under arrest.On Thursday, several media outlets reported that the continent's football governing body head had been placed under house arrest in France over corruption charges.Dr. Ahmad was in the European nation to attend the FIFA congress, which brought about Gianni Infantino’s re-election as President of the governing body.According to Jeune

Fit-gain Harrison Afful is set to make a return for Columbus Crew on Tuesday against Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the U.S. Open Cup.The Ghana international was cleared fit last week and might after working on a stationary bike and running around the adjacent field doing fitness drills for the past two months.Afful suffered a jaw injury and had to undergo surgery after breaking it on 30 March, 2019 aganst Atlanta United in the MLS.During Friday's training session, he was on the

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named untested Abdul Fatawu Safiu in his starting line-up to face Namibia in Sunday's pre-2019 Africa Cup of Nations friendly.The Asante Kotoko midfielder-who has been impressive during at the training camp in Dubai-will be operating from the right flank.His pace, skills and knack of scoring from range can help him survive the cut.Appiah has decided to start Istanbul Basaksehir centre back Joseph Attamah as right back with Baba Rahman on the left.Afriyie

Guinea Bissau head coach Baciro Candé on Sunday announced his final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which starts later this month.This comes just a day after their 2-0 defeat to Angola in a test game in Portugal.Candé's list have 22 players plying their trade overseas with only one home based player in goalkeeper Edimar Vieira Cá.Former Portugal youth players Romario Baldé and Moreto Cassama made the cut for the tournament in Egypt later this month.Spanish-born

Ghana's Group opponents Guinea Bissau suffered a 2-0 defeat to Angola in a preparatory game in Penafiel, Portugal on Saturday.Baciro Candé handed debuts to new boys Marcelo Djalo and Nanu Gomes.Two second half goals from Evandro Brandao and Agostinho Cristovao Mabululu made sure the Palancas Negras claim the morale-boosting win.Former Portugal U19 star Jorginho Intima and French-born Joseph Mendes were the preferred choice upfront with top marksman Frederic Mendy on the bench.The

Ghanaian forward Francis Atuahene feels excited after scoring on his Major League Soccer debut to salvage a point for FC Dallas on Saturday.Atuahene, who was celebrating his 23rd birthday, netted the equaliser for Dallas in their 2-2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes."I feel very energetic and very excited," Atuahene said. "I was more excited that we were back in the game, and we created more opportunities. The goal is to always get the three points, but I was happy

Francis Atuahene climbed off the bench on his MLS debut to snatch the equalizer for FC Dallas in their 2-2 draw at San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.Atuahene leveled in the second half just 42 seconds after coming on in the 64th minute.The No. 4 pick in the 2018 SuperDraft was celebrating his 22nd birthday,FC Dallas took the lead in the  in the 27th minute when Quakes goalkeeper Daniel Vega allowed an easy pass from  Florian Jungwirth go through his legs and over the line.The Quakes

Ghanaian attacker Francis Atuahene produced a stunning goal on his Major League Soccer debut to help FC Dallas avoid defeat at San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. Atuahene scored in the thrilling encounter which ended 2-2 at the Avaya Stadium.Dallas took a 1-0 lead going into halftime but San Jose responded with two goals in the second half to take control of the scoreline.With San Jose in control, Dallas coach Gonzalez brought on Francis Atuahene for his MLS debut in the 64th

Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 0-0 draw in a pre-2019 Africa Cup of Nations friendly match at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.The Super Eagles had the chunk of territorial dominance but the Brave Warriors kept them at bay with some solid defending.It is a confidence-boosting result for Zimbabwe who face hosts Egypt in the tournament opener on 21 June, 2019.They will also face DR Congo and Uganda in Group A.Nigeria are in Group B alongside Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi.The 2019 Africa Cup

Asante Kotoko have rescinded their decision to boycott the Normalisation Committee's Special Competition tier one, according to Kennedy Boakye Ansah, member of the special competition committeeThe Porcupine Warriors announced they have withdrawn from the competition after their petition to have the semi-final match against rivals Hearts of Oak played over two legs was rejected.The GFA on Friday released a statement to 'bless' the club's decision.But Kennedy Boakye

 The Black Stars will take on Namibia in their first pre-2019 Africa Cup of Nations friendly on Sunday June 9.The match will be played in Dubai where the four-time African champions have been camping since Monday.Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah will also get to see his players compete for a slot in the final squad which will be sent to CAF before midnight of Monday, 10 June, 2019.Appiah is expected to name his final 23-man squad for the tournament after the friendly.The Black

Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan has tied the knot with long-time girlfriend in a private ceremony in Accra on Saturday.The colourful ceremony was held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Haatso in Accra.The wedding ceremony was attended by families and close friends.Frosinone Calcio midfielder Rahman Chibsah, Isaac Cofie of Sporting Gijon, Qatari international Mohammed Kasola were there to support the US Sassuolo star.Duncan was left out of Ghana’s 29-man provisional squad for the upcoming