Mark Addo, who is the Director for second-tier side Nzema Kotoko, was named Ghana FA's vice president on Tuesday after surprising Randy Abbey to win the election.Addo he has quietly spent the past 20 years in football administration by owning Accra-based Mandela Stars since the 1990s before switching to take Nzema Kotoko.The unassuming Addo has 18 years of progressive experience as a global business executive in the Mining, Information Technology, and Manufacturing Industries
Unfancied Mark Addo coasted to an emphatic electoral victory on Tuesday after defeating heavyweight Randy Abbey to become the new Vice-President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).The astute businessman hammered the pack in the race by polling 65% of the votes cast to seal a complete whitewash of his opponents to become Ghana football's second most powerful man.The unassuming colossus annihilated his opponents by grabbing six of eleven votes of the Executive Council of
King of African dancehall Shatta Wale has revealed how he was advised on money management by Ghana captain André Ayew.According to the controversial artiste, the street of Accra was his life of hustle thereby depicting someone who had no clue about how to properly manage his finances until he came in contact with the under 20 world cup winner.The ‘Be Afraid’ crooner took to his IG page to eulogize the Swansea forward for the role he played his success story.“The streets of
Forward Patrick Twumasi has been named in the Turkish Super Lig team of the week after a man of the match display for Gazientep of match day 10. The inform forward netted and created an assist as Gazisehir Gazientep traveled to beat Ankaragücü in the league on Monday night.The goal was the on-loan Deportivo Alaves attacker's fifth of the season, making him the leading scorer at the club this season.He was named alongside the top performers in the Super Lig league on match
Inter Milan will be without Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah for tonight’s Champions League clash against Dortmund.Asamoah has failed to recover from an injury in time for the matchday four tie away at Signal-Iduna Park, having similarly missed Saturday's Italian Serie fixture with Bologna.It will be a blow to Inter who have had the 30-year-old as their first-choice left-back in all three games played in Europe thus far this season."[Danilo] D'Ambrosio, Asamoah
Midfielder Mubarak Wakaso has undergone a successful surgery on his featured right hand.The Ghanaian suffered the fracture to the metacapus of his right hand while in action for Alaves in their 4-2 defeat at the hands of Osasuna in La Liga on Sunday.His return date will be communicated after the surgery, however, he is expected to be ruled out of Ghana's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month.Wakaso is part of the 23-man squad invited by coach Kwesi Appiah for the
Charles Dickens’ famous quote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is eerily apt to describe Bayern Munich’s situation ahead of this weekend’s Bundesliga Klassiker.“The best of times” because the match in the Allianz Arena offers the defending champions the best possible opportunity to bounce back from the humiliating 5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt on the weekend, with a victory against Borussia Dortmund.“The worst of times” because
Ghana U23 star Osman Bukari is dominating the headlines in Slovakia after scoring THREE GOALS in THREE MATCHES in SEVEN DAYS in the top-flight of the European country.The 20-year-old exhibited his blistering form on Sunday to wrap up an exciting week for him when scoring in AS Tencin's impressive 3-0 win over second-placed MSK Zilina.Bukari, who is a former player of Ghanaian second tier side Accra Lions, completed his impressive showing over the last seven days having scored
The 2019-2020 Ghana Premier League will commence in mid-December with government set to sponsor the new season, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.According to our source, the government will love for the quick resumption of the Ghana Premier League heading to next year’s election in order to switch focus and ease pressure on government.This decision was thus clearly communicated when Ghana Football Association boss Kurt Okraku met President Nana Akufo-Addo at the seat of
In an era where gaming has become a crucial avenue of for creating fun for sports lovers, Betway, the reputable multi-national bookmaking giants have continued to play a lead role, particularly in Ghana, where they have built a sterling record in paying out big winners.In a time where winning a massive bet can be tricky, Betway, has proven to be the most reliable, and most efficient way to get your big fat cheque after a win.Just ask Joseph Ben Nyarko, the latest to join the long
Asamoah Gyan's manager, Samuel Anim Addo, has withdrawn from the race of those seeking to be elected as the vice-president of Ghana Football Association today (Tuesday).The young administrator threw in towel on Tuesday morning after it became clear that it was a three-horse race between Toni Aubynn, Randy Abbey and Mark Addo.Kotoko CEO George Amoako has also come up as one of the dark horses but he is unlikely to gain any traction with voters.Anim Addo insists that after consulting
Midfielder Kwame Bonsu is set to make a move to an unnamed Chinese Super League side, according to reports. The former Asante Kotoko midfielder could join a Chinese side in the winter transfer window after reports indicates the Tunisian giants are in advance talks with a club in the Super League.Conte has been a mainstay for the Blood and Golds, playing a key role in the side this season in the Tunisian league as well as the CAF Champions League.The move is expected to fetch the
"Moneycracy" will take centre stage as the Ghana Football Association elects a new vice-president on Tuesday, GHANAsoccernet.com headquarters understands.Candidates seeking to be elected must have deep pockets to scale the hurdle, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.GHANAsoccernet.com understands 'vulnerable' members of the Executive Council are being targeted with mouthwatering cash incentives to vote in a certain direction.One of the leading candidates Mark Addo,
Asante Kotoko players have been given a five day break after their disappointing CAF Confederation Cup exit on Sunday. The Porcupine Warriors were bundled out of the competition after a 2-0 defeat to San Pedro in Ivory Coast, losing the tie 2-1 on aggregate.The players arrived in Ghana on Monday and were immediately told to go home and have a five day rest.Coach Kjetil Zachariassen is yet to return with reports indicating the Norwegian will be sacked on arrival.The team will then
Government-backed Mark Addo has been touted as the favourite to be elected as the vice-president of Ghana Football Association today (Tuesday). Addo, who is reported to be receiving backing from the ruling New Patriotic Party, is believed to be odds-on favourite to land the role.However, the glaring influence of government may hit a brick wall as the Executive Council votes to elect the second-in command.Ghana FA boss Kurt Okraku insists he's 'neutral' and has no
Former Liberty Professionals midfielder Emmanuel Sarpong has joined Finnish side Atlantis FC. The Ghanaian midfielder moved to the Finnish side after ending his stay with Kosovo club FC Drita.He signed a two year deal with Atlantis FC.Sarpong was a key member of Liberty Professionals in the 2016/17 season, scoring two goals and creating two assist before moving to Kosovo.He previously played for Star Madrid Fc, Liberty Professionals and Drita FC.
Ghana and Red Star Belgrade attacker, Richmond Boakye Yiadom has made a return from injury and is expected to play a role in this Wednesday’s Champions League game against Tottenham at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.Boakye-Yiadom returned from his injury this weekend to score a goal against Proleter in the Serbian Super League on Saturday. Red Star Belgrade won the game by 2-0 to stretch their lead on the table.The former Juventus striker has now shifted his attention to the
Midfielder Joseph Attamah Larweh is disappointed after Rizespor's defeat to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig at the weekend. The on-loan Istanbul Baseksehir player says Galatasaray wanted victory more after putting up a 100% performance at home at the Turk Telekom Arena.However, he was quick to add his side were affected by an entirely 'new team' in the 2-0 defeat.“Galatasaray played with 100 percent in the home field. They didn't have good results in
Ghanaian born Qatari forward Mohammed Muntari was on the score-sheet as Al Duhail beat Al Sadd to go top of the 1st Qatar Stars League. The Qatar international scored in the 34th minute from the spot to level the a Hassan Al-Haydos early lead for Al Sadd.Karim Daif then gave Al Duhail the lead through a first half injury time goal.Brazilian midfielder Paulo Edmilson took the match away from Al Sadd with a goal in the 81st minute.Moaaz Ali completed the tally with a goal, one minute
FC Utrecht forward Abass Issah will replace Nashville striker Ropapa Mensah in the Black Meteors team for the CAF-U23 Cup of Nations in Egypt. Ropapa Mensah failed to join the squad due to club engagement but head coach Ibrahim Tanko made a quick replacement for the striker by inviting Abass Issah.Issah, who is on loan at FC Utrecht from FC Mainz, will be joining the team later today in Cairo.The former Black Starlets captain has been released by the Dutch club for the CAF U-23
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