Three Black Stars B players have been named in the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations team of the tournament. Shafiu Mumuni, Joseph Esso and Fatawu Mohammed are the Ghana trio selected in the tournament's best eleven after finishing second.The Black Stars B were beaten 3-1 on post match penalties in finals to hosts Senegal who clinched the ultimate for the very first time.Mumuni, also captain of Ghana was the tournament's top scorer with four goals in four matches including a hat-trick
Midfielder Denis Kwakye Fosu’s remarkable progress at Italian side Sassuolo is gaining traction.Born to Ghanaian parents in Italy, the 17-year-old midfield anchor, joined Sassuolo’s U 17 side last season from Virtus Castelfranco, a youth football team in the province of Modena.After spending just a season with the U17 team, Denies has been promoted the U18 for consistently impressing his technical handlers.He is admired for his strong ball winning skills, authority on the ball
The 2019 CalBank Beach Soccer Super League has kicked off in the fishing town of Abuesi in the Western region of Ghana.After an elimination preliminary round, four teams representing the top four beach soccer playing districts locked horns on Saturday October 19th as the action produced a total of 36 goals on day one.Shama Beach Soccer Club (Bsc), Nzema East Bsc, Jomoro Bsc and Ellembele Bsc did not disappoint in skill, sheer energy, determination and goals.The hosts, Shama Bsc
Swansea City coach Steve Cooper has showered praises on forward Andre Ayew after he scored for the third game in a row. Ayew has been on a good run of form for the club, as he scored in his side's 1-1 draw against Barnsley in the English championship on Saturday.After another brilliant performance from the former Marseille man, manager Steve Cooper admitted Andre Ayew is feeling stringer and getting stronger for the club."It's a good return in the last three games,"
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Anaba impressed heavily for AFC Eskilstuna in their 1-0 win over GIF Sundsvall in the relegation battle.The 25-year-old played full throttle as his side bagged an important win infront of their home fans.Nigerian forward Samuel Nnamani scored the goal of the match for the struggling side.It's been a difficult campaign for AFC Eskilstuna in the Allsvenskan as they are caught in the relegation trap net.Anaba, who joined on loan this summer, has
The first ever-Ghana Football Association presidential debate comes off today 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 will focus on key areas affecting the development of Ghana football and questions
Midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has praised his Inter Milan teammates after a thrilling win over Sassuolo in the Serie A on Sunday night.The Nerazzuri's produced a spirited performance to beat Sassuolo 4-3 at the Stadio Citta del Tricolore.Asamoah did not play a part in the game as he was an unused substitute but the Ghana international praised his teammates for a great performance."Another 3 important points away. Great guys!," he posted on Twitter after the game.Argentina
Through a Happy FM-led initiative, Ghana and the world will witness the first ever Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential debate for the five aspiring presidential candidates on Monday.The in-person showdown between Amanda Clinton the only lady contender, Fred Pappoe a former Vice President of GFA, Kurt Edwin Okraku the Executive Chairman of ‘Dreams Fc’ Lawyer George Ankomah Mensah and Nana Yaw Amponsah who is the president of ‘Phar Rangers’ football club takes place
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will make a decision on Wilfred Kwaku Osei's GFA elections disqualification on Monday. This comes after the GFA Normalisation Committee sat on the case between them and the Tema Youth bankroller.The NC were ordered by CAS to have a second look at Palmer's case before proceeding to hold elections on Friday.The Court of Arbitration for Sport will then make a final decision on the legitimacy of Palmer to contest for the position of
The Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee has responded to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) concerning their decision to disqualify Wilfred Osei Kwaku popularly known as Palmer from the upcoming elections.The NC acting as the Elections Committee sent their response before the deadline given by CAS which is Monday, October 21, 2019 (12:00 GMT).Palmer, who was disqualified from the presidential race for breaching Article 33 (5) of the GFA regulation
Ghana winger Samuel Tetteh sealed a resounding victory for LASK Linz as they battered SV Mattersburg 7-2 in the Austrian Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon.The Raiffeisen-Arena went silent after Mattersburg took a 6th minute lead through Andreas Gruber.But goals from Gernot Trauner and Thomas Goiginger put LASK Linz ahead after 24 minutes before Malic Nedeljko made it 2-2 for the visitors.However, second half brace from Reinhold Ranftl and Marco Raguz took the match beyond Mattersburg
Former Hearts of Oak C.E.O Mark Noonan has congratulated the club for winning the 2019 Homowo Cup. The Phobians beat city rivals Great Olympics on penalties to secure the bragging rights over who rules Accra.Mark Noonan, who was the club's past immediate C.E.O took to social media to commend the team on it's success."Well done, men. May there be many more!," the American posted on Twitter. Mitchelle Sarpong broke the deadlock in the 70th minute after firing
Midfielder Mubarak Wakaso returned from a game suspension to help Deportivo Alaves beat Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday. The Ghana international, who missed his side's 2-1 defeat to Valencia due to the accumulation of yellow cards, lasted the entire duration as El Gloriosso won 2-0 at the Mendizorroza.After a barren first half Lisandra Mangallan combined with former Arsenal striker Lucas Perez to net the opener on 50 minutes.The victory was sealed, when Perez scored with 8
Nigerian Great Austin Jay Jay Okocha says the discipline brought to our games in the continent of Africa by German coaches in the past has contributed strongly to the growth and development of the game. Okocha who is a Brand Ambassador of The Bundesliga played alongside Ghanaian great Tony Yeboah at Eintracht Frankfurt in the early 90’s where he was a delight.He made these comments at the Steigenberger Hotel where he met a slected number of sports journalist who are in Germany
Who said the German Bundesliga doesn’t rank up there with the very best in the world? A lot of Ghanaians would have had the privilege of following some of the biggest stars in the Bundesliga in the early 90’s when GTV through its association with Transtel brought viewers highlights of the games on match days. They were great for many a viewer especially with Tony Yeboah’s goals scoring feats of the 93/94 season and the 94/95 seasons where he won the top scorer award. Even
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