Ghana Football Association Executive Council in collaboration with the Premier League clubs have adopted the playing of penalty kicks in league matches that will end in a draw.The recent penalty woes facing the various national teams and clubs in the tournaments has led to the Ghana Football Association embarking on this project to find solutions to the problem that has caused the country and clubs titles and qualification.In a meeting held today between the Executive
Ghanaian defender Jeremie Frimpong is keen to make the right-back position at Celtic his own as he continues to revel in his new environment in GlasgowThe 18-year-old has been a revelation since joining the Scottish giants in September from Manchester City.His reason for joining Celtic from Manchester City was to earn first-team opportunities and thus far he has played six games in all competitions.“When you want to play at the top you can’t be shy, you just have to go and play
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has described Ghanaian defender Jeremie Frimpong's performance against Livingston as “one of the best I've seen from a right-back".Frimpong, born in the Netherlands to Ghanaian father and Dutch mother, impressed greatly as Celtic hammered Livingston 4-0 in the Scottish top-flight on Saturday.Frimpong himself used to be a flying winger in his earlier years. So why the switch to right-back? “Because I can’t finish,” he said with
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has taken a swipe at manager Unai Emery after the Gunners draw against Southampton on Sunday. Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw with Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League.The Gunners twice had to come from behind to pick up a point from the encounter, and the Saints were the better team overall in the game.Arsenal manager Emery is under pressure at the moment, with his team struggling in their quest
Gianni Infantino has praised Madagascar leader Andry Rajoelina for his policy of developing football in the country following the FIFA President's official visit to the country on Monday.Infantino paid a courtesy call on President Rajoelina at the state house in Antananarivo on Monday at the start of his extensive tour of Africa to deepen football development on the continent.The FIFA leader was accompanied by CAF President Ahmad Ahmad, FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura
Gianni Infantino has led a powerful FIFA delegation including General Secretary Fatma Samoura to Antananarivo, Madagascar to meet CAF President Ahmad Ahmad and the Madagascar Football Association at the start of his visit to several African member associations.Samoura, who is also the FIFA Delegate-General for Africa, Deputy Secretary-General Matthias and Senior Member of Association of Member Associations Veron Musengo-Umba were part of the historic tour delegation to boost activities
Association football is one avenue that provides employment to varied group of people both on the direct and indirect scale. The average sachet water at the stadium doesn’t need to have football background before he or she is employed in the sector just like the graphic designer sitting in the comfort of his computer room, miles away from the stadium. The hospitality industry has no linkage with football administration but are direct beneficiaries of the game across the planet.
Ghana wideman Samuel Owusu has been named in the team of the week in Saudi Arabia following a breathtaking spell at Al Fahya.Owusu, 23, powered his side to a narrow 1-0 win over Al Shabab to be named among the top performers for week 10.The Ghana international has never looked back following his switch to the Saudi Pro League after a remarkable campaign for the Black Stars at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The skillful speedster has earned massive plaudits for his immense
Cameroon’s all-time top goalscorer Samuel Eto’o says he is enrolling at Harvard University in January 2020 to study business management.The former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea star is preparing for life after a stellar 22-year career that saw him rated as one of the world’s best players in the last two decades.Eto’o has opened a number of businesses in his native Cameroon, among which includes, a sports betting company. As such, knowledge of business management should
Former PSV Eindhoven star Adam Maher has called on Myron Boadu to continue his development at a less prestigious club amid AC Milan rumours ahead of the January transfer window. The 18-year-old has been identified as a transfer target for the Rossoneri in the forthcoming window following his scintillating display for AZ Alkmaar in the ongoing season.Adam Maher is however trying to save the career of his former AZ Alkmaar teammate Boadu from the same mistakes he made in his career,
The Ghana Football Association has named former GFA Chairman, Lepowura MND Jawula as the new Chairman of a new seven-member Premier League Management Committee.The Vice Chairman of the Committee is Jesse Agyapong, a marketing consultant.The GFA has discarded the system which all Premier League clubs were represented on the Premier League Management Committee (formerly called Premier League Board).Under the new system, the Executive Council will nominate two representatives, who
Defender Jeremie Frimpong has praised Celtic's 'great' team effort in the thrashing of Livingston in the Scottish top flight league on Saturday.The 18-year old right back produced a Man of the Match performance as the Hoops thumped Livingston 4-0 at the Celtic Park.Frimpong posted after the game,"Great team effort. Happy to pick the MOTM."The Dutch born Ghanaian has been a revelation since joining Celtic in the summer from Manchester City.He lasted the entire
Defender Jeremie Frimpong has praised Celtic's 'great' team effort in the thrashing of Livingston in the Scottish top flight league on Saturday.The 18-year old right back produced a Man of the Match performance as the Hoops thumped Livingston 4-0 at the Celtic Park.Frimpong posted after the game,"Great team effort. Happy to pick the MOTM."The Dutch born Ghanaian has been a revelation since joining Celtic in the summer from Manchester City.He lasted the entire
Ghana defender Kasim Nuhu has revealed his dream to play in the English Premier League amid Newcastle United speculations ahead of the winter transfer window.Adams has been linked with a move to Newcastle United following his superb performance for Fortuna Dusseldorf in the ongoing German Budnesliga campaign.He joined the side on a season-long loan deal from TSG Hoffenheim in the summer and has quickly established himself as a key cog of the side, scoring two goals in 9 games.The
Midfielder Mubarak Wakaso has expressed delight in marking his injury return for Deportivo Alaves with victory against Eibar in La Liga on Sunday. The Ghana international missed the Black Stars' double AFCON 2021 qualifier against South Africa and Sao Tome after he suffered an injury to his right hand before the break.Wakaso has made steady progress from injury, and lasted the entire duration as the Gloriosso traveled to beat Eibar 2-0 at the Municipal de Ipurua stadium." +3
The 2019/20 Ghana Premier League has been reschuleded to December 28 after a meeting held between the Ghana FA Executive Council and the Premier League clubs.The meeting was held at the M Plaza Hotel to discuss issues concerning the league especially on club licensing and the date for the commencement.At the meeting both sides agreed on the new commencement which was originally set at 21 December.The Ghana Football Association is expected to release an official communication to
Samuel Tetteh has been named in the SkySports Austria Team of the Week of Round 15 of the Austrian Tipico Bundesliga.This is after his exceptional performance in the LASK Linz's 2-0 victory at away against WSG Swarovski Tirol last Saturday.Tetteh joined the game in the 62nd minute after replacing Dominik Frieser.The WAFA Academy graduate with an outstanding display sealed the win for LASK Linz by scoring in the 90th minute.Tetteh finished off a pass from Marko Raguz with a
The president of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation and General Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana, Charles Osei Asibey, has been honoured in the U.S. by 3G Media as the Best Sports Administrator for 2019.The Sports Administrator and senior broadcast journalist was on decorated at this year’s 3G awards held at the Replib Banquet Hall in the Bronx, New York on Saturday.Other Ghanaian personalities received awards on the night.The 3G Awards event dubbed; "A
Newly elected National Circles Chairman for Asante Kotoko, Christopher Demenya, popularly known as DeChris has thanked supporters and delegates for the power vested in him to lead the national supporters group for the next four years.Damenya won the Kotoko Chairmanship position with 209 votes against his opponent Solomon who had 118 in the elections held on Saturday.In a letter sighted by GHANAsoccernet.com, DeChris has expressed his appreciation and promised to ensure there is
Ghana Premier League side Inter Allies FC have announced the signing of Tony Lokko as the Head Coach. Tokko replaces Paa Kwesi Fabin who quit the club after only three months in-charge on his second spell.His experience as head coach of Hearts of Oak, Heart of Lions, Berekum Chelsea, Tema Youth and Amidaus Professionals will be crucial for Allies. ''I’ve always been a person that loves challenges and I truly believe that I’m ready for this challenge,''
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