Hearts of Oak have rubbished claims the club has pulled out of the 2019 Presidents Cup against rivals Asante Kotoko.Circling media reports claimed on Tuesday that the Phobians have pulled the plugs on their involvement due to wrong timing.The club's supporters wing, the National Chapters Committee is believed to be pushing for a withdrawal over claims the team is not prepared well enough to battle their sworn rivals.But the Accra giants has taken to twitter to water down
Ghana U17 coach Karim Zito who doubles as Technical Director for Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC says Black Satellites coach Yaw Preko has named a good squad for the upcoming Africa Games to be staged in Morocco.Yaw Preko named an 18-man squad which is mostly dominated by local based players on Monday for the tournament.The team has been camping at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence for some months and they are expected to depart from Ghana to Morocco on Wednesday August
Deportivo Alaves have been boosted by the return of influential midfielder Mubarak Wakaso from injury ahead of Spanish La Liga opener against UD Levante on Sunday.The Ghana international suffered a hamstring injury during their 3-2 penalty defeat to Real Zaragoza in the Carlos Lapetra Cup last week.The 29-year-old has however made a quick return after tests showed that the injury was not severe.He joined his teammates in training on Tuesday as they put final touches to their preparations
Former Ghana Youth star Awudu Issaka says Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah deserves a second chance despite failing to achieve his target at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Kwesi Appiah supervised one of Ghana’s worst performances in the AFCON as the Black Stars got eliminated in the Round of 16 against Tunisia through the penalty shoot-outs after the game had ended 1-1 in regulation time.There have been calls for the coach to be sacked from some section of the fans whilst others want
Inter Milan, Ajax and Fiorentina are fighting out for the signature of Ghana and Chelsea defender Baba RahmanThere is the growing feeling that Baba Rahman’s future lies outside Stamford Bridge with the player refusing to sign a contract extension at Chelsea.Spanish newspaper AS has reported that former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been in contact with the player and see him as idle for his left wing back position. The player himself is interested in trying out the Italian
Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko, George Amoako has warned the playing body to eschew complacency ahead of their CAF Champions League second leg clash against Kano Pillars. The Porcupine Warriors suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to the Nigerian club.However, with two away goals from the first leg, the Reds are confident of progress to the next stage.“It is a very good score line,” Mr. Amoako told Asantekotokosc.com. “Playing in Kano, scoring two away goals and losing
Trelleborgs FF manager Peter Swärdh is delighted by the signing of Kotoko striker Fatawu Safiu on a season long loan. The 25-year old joined the Swedish club after excelling following weeks of trails in the Scandinavian country.“With Fatawu Safiu we get an experienced and strong striker who can also play in all attack positions. He is creative and should strengthen our offensive qualities," says Peter Swärdh.Safiu has been an integral figure in the Porcupine Warriors
Kano Pillars head coach Ibrahim Musa has vowed his team will beat Asante Kotoko in Kumasi in the second leg of their preliminary round CAF Champions League game. Ibrahim Musa remains confident despite conceding two goals at homeThe "Mai su Gida" boys defeated the Porcupine Warriors 3-2 at the Saani Abacha Stadium on Saturday in the first leg.“We allowed Asante Kotoko SC to score us two goals after taking the lead but we fought hard to beat them 3-2,” he spoke to Nhyira
The national U-20 football team, the Black Satellites of Ghana will depart to Morocco for the Africa Games on Wednesday, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.The football team alongside side three other disciplines were supposed to leave on Tuesday but due to some last minutes hitches the team will leave on Wednesday.Head coach Yaw Preko will travel with an 18-man squad for the tournament as he named his final team for the tournament on Monday.Ghana U17 star Emmanuel Toku has
Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru impressed for Red Bull Salzburg in their friendly 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid during preseason. The midfielder, who climbed off the bench in the second half showed his qualities by bossing the midfield.Ashimeru replaced Diadie Mamassekou in the 46th minute as Red Bull Salzburg matched the 13 times European champions boot for boot.Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute.Watch Video below: MAJEED’s MAGIC: #WAFAcademy
Medeama president Moses Armah says only "football people" can manage the game in the West African nation.Local football is on its knees following a controversial investigative piece by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas which revealed perceived widespread corruption.The astute business model says the principal actors of the game can better manage football in the West African nation.The Normalisation Committee put in charge of the game by world governing body FIFA,has come under
Ghanaian forward Solomon Sarfo Taylor has expressed delight in joining Danish side Vendsyssel FF. The 21-year old joined the club from Ghana Premier League side Karela United after excelling in the GFA NC Special Competition.The fearless attacker was close to joining Kotoko before opting to move abroad.”I am happy to be here, it is an ambitious club with good facilities and I hope that together we can move up in the Super League again”“My goal for this season is to develop
Ghana international and Chelsea man Baba Rahman has stood his grounds and is set for permanent exit from Chelsea before the European transfer window closes.The former Augsburg man joined the Blues in 2015 for a deal worth 24 million pounds in total but has only played 24 times for the club.Loan deals to Schalke twice and Reims in France have come in between a bad knee injury he suffered whiles playing for the Africa Cup of Nations for his country Ghana.Now fully recovered and fresh
Leading online sports betting company, Betway, has donated GHS 10,000 to support the Ghana Taekwondo Federation.In line with the FA Community Shield’s commitment of contributing proceeds of the match to charity, Betway pledged to donate a portion of every bet placed on the fixture to a worthy recipient. The Community Shield was contested on August 4, 2019, with rivals Liverpool taking on Manchester City. A total of GHS 10,000 was raised during the game, which was then presented
Swedish side Trelleborgs FF have signed Asante Kotoko SC forward Abdul Fatawu Safiu on a -long loan with an option to make it permanent.Safiu has been an integral figure in the Porcupine Warriors set up since joining from Eleven Wonders FC.The former Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps youngster netted thrice and assisted two in the 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup.He also scored 11 goals to help Asante Kotoko SC to clinch the Special Competition Tier 1 giving them the opportunity
Ghana youth midfielder Mohammed Lamine’s move to Inter Bratislava has been explained as something to boost his fitness after a sustaining a shoulder injury.The 18-year-old remains owned by top-flight side AS Trencin. As part of a co-operation agreement between the two clubs, Inter Bratislava, playing in the third-tier can select players from the Fortunaliga outfit.They can choose five players- usually those who need match-fitness matches-from AS Trencin every week who can play
Ghana youth defender Gideon Mensah put up a sparkling performance for Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in last week's friendly against Real Madrid. The left back was introduced in the second half and he produced a first-team regular performance.Mensah was marauding on the left flank, won a lot of tackles, made more successful dribbles and above all was solid defensively.He is yet to play his first league match for the Austrian giants after he was recalled on loan to join the
Asante Kotoko midfielder Alexis Didi Arnold has lost his mother Madam Dable Léonine Angeline, the club has stated.The news of Madam Dable Léonine Angeline passing broke on Monday, and according to reports the player heard the sad news after their arrival from Nigeria.Didi Arnold joined the Porcupine Warriors in the transfer window after ending his stay with AS Togo Port.According to reports the player will be handed a compassionate leave to go back home and mourn his mum."Everyone
Ghana forward Patrick Twumasi is close to joining Turkish club Gazi?ehir Gaziantep in the summer transfer window.The Deportivo Alaves attacker wants a way out of the La Liga club, following a difficult first season with the El Glorisso.Twumasi made only 14 appearances for Alaves last season, most on them from the bench.Despite the arrival of new manager Asier Geratino, the striker is keen on leaving the club.Gaziantep are said to be interested in the forward and a move to the
Fortuna Düsseldorf manager Friedhelm Funkel has showered praises on Ghanaian teenage sensation Kelvin Ofori following his bright start to life in Germany. The 18-year old who signed his first professional contract in the summer, seems settled at Dusseldorf after scoring on his competitive debut.Ofori scored in the Flingeraners 3-1 win over Villigen in the DFB Cup first round."This is an interesting and valuable constellation," said Funkel. "And the way it looks,
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