Sudan got off to a flying start in Group C of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as they thrashed Sao Tomé and Principe 4-0 on Wednesday.Having missed the last four editions of the continental showpiece, the home side needed a perfect start.With an early pressure on the visitors, the Sudanese opened the scoring in the 7th minute when experienced striker Ramadan Agab connected a cross from Sharaf Eldin Shiboub on the right.Sao Tomé had their hopes of coming back into shattered when
Ghana winger Solomon Asante has been nominated for the 2019 United Soccer League Championship Most Valuable Player following his incredible performance for Phoenix Rising in the just ended campaign.Asante broke the USL Championship record for assists (17) and combined goals and assists (39).The diminutive attacker's 22 goals scored broke a single-season club record and was just three goals shy of the league record.He was also USL's Golden Boot Winner. This is the second
Asante Kotoko forward Abdul Fatawu Safui has penned a permanent deal with Swedish second tier-side Trelleborgs FF after an impressive loan spell.The 25-year-old joined the Blues after a proposed move to top flight side was botched and has not looked back after agreeing a loan deal.Fatawu, who has been in remarkable form for Trelleborgs has racked up four goals in nine matches since August.It appears the purple patch form of the forward has convinced the technical handlers of the
Sao Tomé and Principe will be missing their first choice goalkeeper Aldair D'Almeida "Primo" when they play Ghana in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.The 30-year-old shot stopper will be missing Monday's game against the Black Stars due to suspension.D'Almeida was sent off in the 22nd minute when Sao Tomé played Sudan in their group opener on Wednesday.Reserve goalkeeper Gilmar Eusebio will man the posts when the Falcons and True Parrots take on Ghana.
Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori has received interest from an unnamed Belgian club, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.Ofori joined the Team of Choice lads during the 2011/12 campaign from Ghana Premier League side Wa All Stars.He has has been arguably Maritzburg United's standout performer during recent years and has already kept 5 clean sheets for the club in 10 games for the side this season conceding just 7 goals.According to the club's chairman Farouk Kadodia,
The Black Stars held their final training session on Wednesday night ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against old foes South Africa.The Black Stars will open the 2021 AFCON qualifiers against the Bafana Bafana on November 14, before playing Sao Tome and Principe four days later.Ghana goes into the games with a new FA President and executive council that will steer the affairs of the association for the next four years.The FA has launched a passion-igniting campaign
The Black Stars are in high spirits ahead of their crunchy 2021 Africa Cup of Nations clash against South Africa on Thursday at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.The team turned to their usual singing and dancing after their final training on Wednesday to boost their morale and confidence ahead of the game.The Stars will go into the game with the aim of starting the qualifying campaign on a winning note.Watch the Stars 'jama' video below; https://youtu.be/taM9D_5qefw
Head coach of South Africa Molefi Ntseki says his side are mindful of Richard Ofori's quality ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana on Thursday.The Black Stars will open the 2021 AFCON qualifiers against the Bafana Bafana on November 14, before playing Sao Tome and Principe four days later.Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is widely expected to name experienced goalkeeper Richard Ofori as first-choice between the sticks when they engage their South African
There was an electrifying scenes in Cape Coast as students at the University welcomed the Black Stars with 'jama' songs and dance ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.The Black Stars arrived in Cape Coast yesterday to continue their preparations from the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome in the next couple of days.The first of the two qualifiers will be played on Thursday, November 14 with the
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is likely to hand debutantes Mohammed Kudus and Gideon Mensah their first start for the Black Stars on Thursday when they take on South Africa in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Ghanasoccernet.com can reveal.The explosive Nordsjaelland midfielder, who is taken the Danish top-flight by storm this season has been impressive playing behind the two strikers since joining the Black Stars on Tuesday.The teenage with power in both feet has been deployed
Defender Joseph Attamah Larweh has been handed a very late call-up to join the Black Stars to replace injured Mohammed Salisu.The Caykur Rizespor star received the invitation just a day to Ghana's game with South Africa.Larweh joined the rest of the squad at their Elmina Beach Resort camp base in Cape Coast on Wednesday afternoon.Salisu who earned his maiden invitation to the Black Stars pulled out of the squad two days ago after sustaining an injury on the weekend playing
Ghanaian defender Lumor Agbenyenu has been ruled out of Black Stars AFCON double header against South Africa and São Tomé. The Mallorca left-back picked up an injury in training and was unable to pass the fitness test after checks conducted by the medical team.He becomes the third player to be ruled out of the squad due to injury.Mubarak Wakaso, Harrison Afful, Mohammed Salisu have all been ruled out of the game due to injuries after receiving call-ups.Ghana Coach Kwesi
Accra Great Olympics have re-signed former striker Emmanuel Clottey ahead of the 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League campaign.GHANAsoccernet.com can report the 32-year-old completed sealed the move on Wednesday after signing a year deal.Clottey has been without a club since leaving Cypriot club Yalova SK in the 2016/2017.The former Asante Kotoko SC attacker hope to relaunch his career with the Wonder Club in their top-flight.Clottey was top scorer in the Ghana Premier League in the 2006/2007
Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Gyasi has been placed under the spotlight at Spezia following his recent struggles in games.The 25-year old is one of the experienced players at the club in their bid to book a ticket to the Italian top-flight league.He is however having a season to forget for the club this term after failing to hit the back of the twine despite playing 941 minutes.His underwhelming display has given way to Sveinn Aron Gudjhonsen and Andrey Galabinov to step up the plate.The
Ghana will face South Africa in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Thursday.The Black Stars will open the 2021 AFCON qualifiers against the Bafana Bafana on November 14, before playing Sao Tome and Principe four days later.Ghana goes into the games with a new FA President and executive council that will steer the affairs of the association for the next four years.The FA has launched a passion-igniting campaign for the Black Stars'
Spanish Segunda Division side Real Zaragoza have received the green light from the league authorities, The Professional Football League (LFP), to terminate Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena due to his long-term illness and register a replacement.Dwamena suffered a heartbreaking setback to his career as he was detected with an unknown heart problem during a routine medical a month ago.The 24-year-old has since been ruled out of action indefinitely following the unspecified heart
Medeama duo Kwasi Donsu and Ibrahim Yaro have returned to the club following the expiration of their loan spell at USL side Colorado Spring Switchbacks FC, the club announced on Wednesday.The two players have been handed an extended break after returning to their native country.Donsu featured 16 times while Yaro made 18 appearances for the USL Championship side.@MedeamaSC duo Kwasi Donsu and Ibrahim Yaro have returned to the club following the expiration of their season long loan
South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says his side will not be intimidated by the pedigree of Ghana players when the two teams clash in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.The game at the Cape Coast stadium has been caricatured as a lightweight team against a collection of heavyweights.But SuperSport United last line of defense Ronwen Williams insists they will not be overwhelmed against a star studded Ghanaian team including Thomas Partey, Andre and Jordan Ayew.“On
Johnson Smith will take charge of Asante Kotoko as their interim manager following the departure of Kjetil Zachariassen.Smith, who was brought in as assistant coach last month, replaces Zachariassen whose contract was terminated on Wednesday.The Norwegian is said to have failed to meet performance target hence his dismissal.Zachariassen failed to guide the club to CAF Confederation Cup as they were knocked out by FC San Pedro of Ivory Coast.This is after they suffered heartbreak
Nigerian challengers Enyimba and Enugu Rangers were given tough tasks when the CAF Confederation Cup group draw was made in Cairo Tuesday. Enyimba must secure a top-two finish in Group D, where they will meet San Pedro of the Ivory Coast, Hassania Agadir of Morocco and Paradou of Algeria, to reach the quarter-finals.Enugu face an even more difficult mission as they share Group A with formidable Egyptian sides Al Masry and Pyramids plus outsiders Nouadhibou of Mauritania.South African
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