Levante players showed their support for stricken Raphael Dwamena by wearing special T-shirts before Sunday's La Liga defeat against Sevilla. The players of Levante which is the parent club of the Ghanaian striker had "Strength, Dwamena" emblazoned across their chests.The 24-year-old has been ruled out of action indefinitely due to a heart problem.Dwamena’s case is more delicate, taking into account that in 2017 he was going to sign for English Brighton Hove
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan recounts his crucial penalty miss at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and claims he will "never forget"The Black Stars had a penalty in the dying embers in extra-time in the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Uruguay with the game at 1-1.If Gyan would score the spot kick, Ghana will be the very first African side to reach the semi-finals of the football mundial in South Africa as it was the last kick of the game.Gyan stepped up to take the penalty
Ghanaian defender Jeremie Frimpong marked his Scottish Premiership debut with an assist as Celtic recorded a thumping 6-0 victory Ross County on Saturday.It was a mesmerising display by Frimpong who assisted Celtic's fifth goal and was generally a nuisance down the right-hand side.The win took Celtic to the summit of the standings after nine games.The 18-year-old switched from Manchester City to Celtic in September in search of more first-team opportunities.Thus far he has
Ghana’s biggest football portal, GHANASoccernet.com brings you the first ever-Ghana Football Association presidential debate which is currently going on at the Physicians and Surgeons College in Accra.The debate organized by the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association in partnership with Happy FM and state-broadcaster Ghana Broadcasting Corporation will see five of the presidential aspirants, sharing their manifestos to the general public.The Presidential debate
Asante Kotoko are set to terminate their contract with mineral water owned by Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan, Paradise Pac according to reports.Reports suggest both parties are not comfortable with the agreement after one year and the Reds have officially written to the Accra-based company to have the deal canceled.Paradise Pac signed a partnership deal with Kotoko last year to be their official mineral company of which a said amount of GH¢10,000 in cash would be given to Kotoko and
Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah has rued FC Nantes defeat against FC Metz in the French Ligue 1 on Saturday.The high-flying Canaries suffered their third loss of the season on Saturday when they were pipped 1-0 by FC Metz.According to Appiah — who was one of the outstanding performers of Nantes on the day — could not hide his disappointment over the result.“It is complicated. We did not live up to our hopes and ambitions tonight. We did not do what we usually do. If we do
Asante Kotoko are expected to CK Akonnor a hefty compensation after the former coach won his case for wrongful dismissal against the club on Monday.The Player Status Committee has ruled the Porcupine Warriors breached the terms of his contract.The ex-Ghana international was sacked in July this year, just nine months into his three-year contract.He dragged the club to the Ghana Football Association demanding his 2 years salary, league trophy cash, and CAF Confederations Cup group
Ghanaian midfielder Isaac Cofie was given his marching orders as Sivasspor lost against Galatasaray on Saturday.The game ended 3-2 in favour of Galatasaray.The Ghanaian midfielder was given the marching orders just three minutes into the second half when his side was down by two first half goals.Cofie, 28, made his 8th appearance and 6th start of the season for his side on Saturday.Galatasaray could not take full control of the game with their numerical advantage and allowed the
Ghanaian defender Baba Mensah says personal glory must take back seat for Ilves to triumph on all front this season.The 25-year-old is enjoying another fabolous campaign in the Finish Veikkausliiga having being voted the Most Valuable Defender last term.The former Inter Allies defender has set his eyes on achieving more for the club than personal glory." Thanks only for the encouragement, but I do not like to talk about my individual achievements. I am a small part of
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan was the centre of attraction as North East United held champions Bengaluru FC to a goalless draw in the opening fixture of the 2019/20 Indian Super League on Monday.However, the Ghana star drew blank in his bid to score his first league goal for Red and Black lads.Gyan played 89 minutes of action before being replaced with Argentine forward Maximiliano Barreiro.He will be hoping to get off the mark when they host Odisha at home in their next fixture.Gyan
Ghanaian defender Isaac Donkor marked his debut for Stum Graz in their 1-1 stalemate against Salzburg over the weekend.The 24-year-old took the place of Thomas Schrammel and impressed in his first bow.The Ghanaian joined the side from Romanian side Universitatea Craiova where he spent just one season after making 27 appearances in the Liga I.Donkor, who was born in Kumasi, honed his talent at Inter Milan where he was a key figure for the youth side.He managed to make his Serie
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) normalisation process hit another level on Friday with the election of 10 chairpersons for the regional football associations.With this hurdle cleared, what remains to complete the process is the election of the GFA president from a list of six candidates for the October 25 poll.From the sidelines of the tough contests around the country in the regional associations, the elections appear to foretell the fortunes of the presidential candidates.The
Ghana, Senegal and Ivory Coast all failed to qualify for the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday after aggregate defeats in their qualifiers.Ghana failed to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against Burkina Faso, drawing the second leg 0-0 in Ouagadougou.It means the Black Stars will not play at the CHAN - a competition restricted to African footballers who play in their country of birth - for a third consecutive time.Senegal, recent winners over Ghana in the final
ESPN picks out five players you must keep an eye on for the 2019-20 ISL season.Sahal Abdul SamadA coach who doesn't feel playing through midfield is a sin. A striker who converts more often than not, and demands high quality service. Midfielders who can create and control in equal measure. What more could a playmaker ask for?Eelco Schattorie, Bart Ogbeche, Mario Arques, and Sergio Cidoncha are great signings for Kerala, and it'll be fascinating to see just how much this
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips says he has rendered an unqualified apology to Eddie Nketiah for the latter player's inability to score in the weekend's 1-0 Championship win at home to Birmingham City.Phillips broke the deadlock in the 65th minute. Nketiah, who was a second-half substitute for starting forward Patrick Bamford, was in a good position to score his third Championship goal of the season, but Phillips was the one who sealed the game."I might start
Embattled Kotoko chief George Amoako is facing credibility crisis after the club stripped him of his voting rights in the impending Ghana FA elections.The decision to strip him of his vote has been viewed as a massive embarrassment for a man seeking to be voted onto the Executive Council.The Porcupine Warriors have opted to replace him with his subordinates amid claims of "mistrust".Operations manager Isaac Donkor and an aide to Executive chairman Nana Gyambibi
Netherlands-born Ghanaian right-back Jeremie Frimpong made his Scottish Premiership debut in Celtic's 6-0 thumping of Ross County on Saturday.The former Manchester City player produced a mesmerizing performance as he assisted James Forrest to score Celtic's fifth goal.He was generally a nuisance down the right-hand side of attack.The win took Celtic to the summit of the standings after nine games.The 18-year-old switched from Manchester City to Celtic in September in
Ghanaian powerhouse Asante Kotoko have stripped its chief executive George Amoako of his voting rights in the Ghana FA election over "mistrust", Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM has reported.The club's operation manager and a trusted aide to the Executive chairman Isaac Donkor has replaced the embattled CEO and will vote alongside Nana Gyambibi Coker.Kotoko boss Dr Kwame Kyei is believed to be incensed after reports emerged that Mr Amoako has been allegedly flirting with a
Former Hearts of Oak coach Kenichi Yatuhashi has revealed the challenges he faced as an Asian coach in Africa. According to the Japanese trainer, he was labelled an automobile engineer when he first arrived in Ghana with many questioning his competence as a coach.Yatuhashi arrived in Ghana in 2016 after spells at youth teams in Colleges in the America.However, he went on to endear himself to the Phobians winning hearts with his "sushii" brand football."I did not
Former Hearts of Oak coach Kenichi Yatuhashi has revealed the challenges he faced as an Asian coach in Africa. According to the Japanese trainer, he was labelled an automobile engineer when he first arrived in Ghana with many questioning his competence as a coach.Yatuhashi arrived in Ghana in 2016 after spells at youth teams in Colleges in the America.However, he went on to endear himself to the Phobians winning hearts with his "sushii" brand football."I did not
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