The General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mouad Hajji, has strongly defended the decision to appoint Fatma Samoura as 'Fifa General Delegate for Africa' insisting its a 'great opportunity' for African football to improve its governance structures.CAF approached football's world governing body FIFA last month to help the beleaguered body improve its administration after coming under scrutiny on several issues relating to both

Sadio Mane struck again as Senegal secured their spot in the quarter finals of AFCON 2019 with a laboured 1-0 victory over Uganda.The Liverpool star moved to the top of the goal charts with his third strike of the competition courtesy of a cool, low finish on 15 minutes.However, he once again failed to convert from the penalty spot as he followed up his miss against Kenya with another effort that was saved by Denis Onyango just past the hour.Uganda had more of the possession but

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has urged his teammates to stay focused ahead of their Monday's Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 encounter against Tunisia.The West Africa powerhouse advanced to the round of 16 stage of the competition after beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the final match of Group F.Kwesi Appiah’s men will play the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia at Ismailia Stadium on Monday.According to the Swansea City forward, the team has put the Guinea Bissau victory behind and looking

The General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Mouad Hajji has confirmed that video technology will be implemented from the quarter-finals of the 2019 African Cup of Nations.The leader of the administration of Africa's football governing body said the gradual implementation of the new technology is to assist referees in making their decisions.He stressed that CAF was hoping to fully apply the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) from the start of the upcoming

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has revealed that his player selections for games is entirely based on the tactics he deploys.Kwesi Appiah has varied his selections for all the three games in the group stages despite been criticized for playing some players out of position.However, the 59-year old remains adamant about the positions of his players insisting the boys must be ready to adapt to any role they are given.“You see, sometimes, a coach might take some decisions and they might

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew says he is not baffled by his superb goal return for the Black Stars at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.Ayew is the leading scorer for the Black Stars having netted two goals in three games during the group stages.The Swansea City poacher's goal scoring earned him a place in CAF’s team of the group stages.Ahead of Ghana's Round of 16 showdown against Tunisia, the 27-year-old has indicated that he is reaping the fruit of hardwork hence not

Black Stars captain Andre Ayew is anticipating a stern battle against Tunisia in the round of 16 tie at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.The four-time Africa champions will play the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the round of 16 stage at the continental football showpiece after topping Group F.The Black Stars are overwhelming favourites to win the game due to the North Africans failure to record any victory during the group stages.But Ayew believes the match will be one

Morocco star Hakim Ziyech's 90th-minute penalty miss cost his side dearly as Benin went on to win 4-1 on penalties and reach the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time.Youssef En-Nesyri's equaliser 14 minutes from time got Morocco back into the game after Moise Adilehou's shock opener and it seemed like they would go through when Benin skipper Stephane Sessegnon felled Achraf Hakimi in the box.Ziyech sent the goalkeeper the wrong way but saw

Black Stars General captain Asamoah Gyan has shrugged off injury report in the team's camp ahead of their round of 16 clash against Tunisia at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.The West Africa giants giants will engage the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in a repeat of the 2012 edition at the Ismailia Stadium on Monday.But the Black Stars have been hit with injury concerns ahead of the crucial encounter, but Gyan insists they have enough arsenals to deal with the situation.“Coach

Zamalek are planning a player exchange deal to sign Ghana striker John Antwi from Misr El Makasa.Antwi will cost the White Castles US$ 10 million and Mahmoud Abdul Razzaq Shikabala, Mohammed Ibrahim and Ahmed Medbouli.The 26-year-old has been a subject of intense interest from clubs in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates following his explosive form last season.Egyptian giants Zamalek, as well as several unnamed clubs in the gulf, have expressed interest in his services.

Ghana forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has released his second hip-hop track titled 'Bella Vita'.The 32-year-old has just ended his short-term deal with Spanish giants Barcelona where he made four total appearances including three in LaLiga.Boateng joined Barcelona in an $8 million option-to-buy deal but his limited game time prompted the Blaugrana to send him back to Sassuolo.The Ghanaian is yet to secure a new club after the Neroverdi made it clear that he has no future

Italian Serie A side Parma are aiming to usurp Bekistas' move for Sassuolo forward Kevin-Prince Boateng, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.Boateng recently returned to Sassuolo from a loan spell at Barcelona, but the Neroverdi have made it clear that he has no future with them.Ghana's leading football website, GHANASoccernet.com last week disclosed that Turkish giants Besiktas are keen on the signature of the 32-year-old after meeting with the hierarchy of the

Ghanaian winger Francis Narh has officially signed for Belarusian club FC Slavia Mozyr in the ongoing summer transfer window.The 25-year-old has joined the Yunost Stadium outfit on a free transfer until the end of the season.He has been without a club after terminating his contract with Turkish second-tier club Karabükspor in August 2018.He has previously played for Club Africain, Doxa Katokopias, Banik Ostrava and Levski Sofia.Narh was a member of the Black Satellites squad that

Ghanaian duo Gideon Jung and Jan Gyamerah are missing from SV Hamburg pre-season due to injuries.The Dinosaurs started their pre-season training last two weeks ago but without Gideon Jung and Jan Gyamerah who are facing spells on the sidelines.The Ghanaian pair are suffering from muscular problems but are expected to recover in time for the start of the Bundesliga 2 campaign.Jung missed large part of last season through injury, making only 14 appearances in all competitions and

Asante Kotoko have offered coach C.K Akonnor GHC 8,500 after elevating him to the Technical Director role of the club. Management of the club announced on Friday that the ex-Black Stars captain will be technical director of the club as they search anew coach for the club.Charles Kwabla Akonnor is set to accept the offer but the gaffer, who led the team to the Tier I Special Competition success is believed to be unhappy with the new role.According to information gathered by GHANASoccernet.com,

It is decided that Ismaili officials will take the main stadium after the meeting, which will bring the Tunisian team together with his Ghanaian counterpart, in the framework of the round of 16, which will be held at 9:00 pm on Monday.The company, which is responsible for the development and renovation work, offered to give the stadium's players, including Ismailia Stadium, a special session after the end of the competition for three months on how to take care of the perfect

Ghana striker Bernard Tekpetey has joined Bundesliga side Fortuna Düsseldorf on a two year loan deal from rivals Schalke O4. The former Paderborn FC attacker joins Düsseldorf after just making a return to Schalke following an amazing season in the Bundesliga II.The 21-year old played a key role as Paderborn earned promotion back to the Bundesliga, scoring 10 goals in 32 appearances.Fortuna Düsseldorf have an option of making the move a permanent one after the expiration of

The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia has started training head of their last 16 clash against Ghana on Monday. The North African's arrived in Ismailia on Wednesday after their final group E game against Mauritania.The team has been practicing for the big game against the Black Stars, who finished top of Group F.Ghana have an incredible record against the Tunisians at the Nations Cup, having met seven times and won 6 drawing just one.Influential player Wabhi Khazri is racing to be

Charles Kwabla Akonnor has been elevated to the Technical Advisor role at Asante Kotoko. The former Black Stars captain will leave his position coach of the club to become the Technical Director of the record Ghana Premier League champions.Management of the club released a statement confirming his promotion, indicating he will be the intermediary between a new coach and the top hierarchy of the club.Among the responsibilities of Akonnor as technical director will be to oversee

Black Stars squad has been boosted by the return of winger Thomas Agyepong ahead of the Round of 16 clash against Tunisia on Monday.Agyepong has returned to full fitness and has started training after missing in the last two games.The 22-year-old picked up an injury in Ghana's opening game against Benin and was ruled out of Cameroon and Guinea-Bissau games.His return is a massive boost for the Black Stars who have lost Christian Atsu to injury.Ghana will slug it out Tunisia