There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures. William Shakespeare. The clock is ticking and fast. The battle line has been conspicuously marked. The stage is set for a breath-taking encounter between two of the most successful countries in African football. They are better

Life Patron of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has dissolved the board and management of the club with immediate effect, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. In a letter from the Asantehenes office at Manhyia signed by the Chief of Staff Kofi Badu, the owner and life patron of the club is not willing to leave the running of the club in the hands of the two bodies. The letter noted that, the board and management were appointed for a three-year tenure of three Premier League seasons which

Ghanas group opponents in the 2018 World Cup qualifier Uganda have been dealt a big blow as their first choice goalkeeper Denis Onyango has been ruled of their game with Congo on Saturday. Onyango who guided South Africa giants Mamelodi Sundowns to the CAF Champions League title sustained a head injury in the final game against Zamalek in Egypt which necessitated his substitution. With less than 24 hours to the clash against Congo, head coach of the Cranes Micho has confirmed Onyango cant play.

Free-agent goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has denied reports of moving to a Lebanese club after signing on with Sport Light Agency yesterday in Accra, insisting he only signed a mandate with the agency. Reports in the media suggested the out-of-favour Black Stars goalie was on his way to play in the Lebanese league but the former Orlando Pirates goalie says those reports are false. I only signed a mandate with the agency to get me a club and currently they are in talks with a club in Nigeria and not

The acting Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak shamelessly attacked Ghanasoccernet.com writer Sheikh Tophic Sienu with a barrage of insults at the clubs Secretariat on Friday morning, moments after the clubs 105 Anniversary celebration. The angry Odotei Sowah arrogantly ignored colleague board member Alhaji Braimah Akanbi to verbally assault the journalist who had been invited by the clubs Communications Manager Opare Addo to cover the event. The audacious acting MD was forcefully whisked

Ghana Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye believes the Black Stars can overpower the Pharaohs on Sunday in a crunch 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The former sports journalist and commentator feels vindicated when he predicted Uganda would be the Ghana's toughest opponents. The Black Stars laboured to draw 0-0 with the Cranes at the Tamale Sports Stadium last month in the opening match. ''When the draw was done and I saw Uganda in there, it sent shivers through my body. I tipped

Head coach of the Cranes of Uganda Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic says his side is not in a formula one race to be desperate in Group E with powerhouses Ghana and Egypt for a ticket to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Ahead of the clash with Congo in the second group game of the qualifier, the Serbian trainer says he disagrees with those who underrate the chances of the Cranes. "Some Africans compare the Uganda national team to a motorbike competing in a Formula One race. I disagree as we

Kotoko winger Halipha Sedogo could be farmed out on loan to second-tier side Bibiani Gold Stars. According to kickgh, the Burkinabe is close to sealing a one-year loan deal to the club. The wideman struggled for regular playing time under interim coach Michael Osei last season. The youngster joined Kotoko from Burkina Faso side Majestic FC last term....

Despite losing by a lone goal to the Chipolopolo of Zambia on Thursday in an international friendly, Serbian trainer Milutin Micho Sredejovic says he is happy with the performance of two young players. Muhammad Shaban and Muzamir Mutyaba were heavily praised by the Serb for their splendid p"I can say Muhammad Shaban and Muzamir Mutyaba put up good performances," Sredojevic said on New Vision. "If they continue with this, I might give them more playing time in the upcoming World

Hearts of Oak have announced a kit sponsorship deal with BAREX for a three-year period. The sportswear manufacturing firm will provide the kits to the Phobians ahead of next season. The club unveiled the new package during the commemoration of the 105 anniversary in Accra on Friday. The deal was brokered by a Ghanaian-based Pacific Football Ghana Limited.      ...

Ghana's Under-17 coach Paa Kwesi Fabian will travel to Denmark for a refresher course later this month. The talent spotter is traveling on the invitation of to-flight side FC Copenhagen, according to footballmadeinghana. The programme is being facilitated by second-tier side Vision FC and will use the one-week period to enhance his knowledge of the game. Fabian guided the Black Starlets to qualify to the 2017 Africa U-17 Championship....

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have paid glowing tribute to former coach EK Afranie who died on Wednesday. The celebrated Ghanaian coach died under bizarre circumstances after an ambulance transferring him to a hospital facility in Kumasi got involved in a freak accident. The Kumasi-based side have been left shell-shocked by the demise of their former trainer. The sorrow which has engulfed the club upon hearing the sad development cannot be quantified in words the statement said before eulogising

Hearts of Oak marked their 105th birthday on Friday with a get-together at the club Secretariat in Accra. The small gathering was attended by some fans, management and players. Hearts of Oak did not only celebrate but also revealed new jerseys for the upcoming season and new kit sponsors,Barex.  ...

Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has vowed the Black Stars will silence critics ahead of their crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt on Sunday. The 25-year-oldknows defeat would seal a disastrous campaign and make a mockery of their stated ambition of qualifying to their fourth successive World Cup berth. The West Africans have come under mounting pressure to deliver another World Cup berth following their 0-0 stalemate against Uganda in their opening match. The apathy

Goalkeeper Fatau Dauda is set for a switch to the Lebanese League after signing a deal with Sport Light Agency yesterday in Accra. The new deal mandates the sports agency to find a new club for the out-of-favour national goalie who left Ashantigold at the end of last season. Dauda who returned to the Obuasi-based side two seasons ago after failed stints abroad and decided to leave the club after the last season. The deal was signed between Dauda and Nana Oduro Kwarteng the local representative

Ghanaian second-tier side Karela United have completed the signing of Dunkwa United goalkeeper Nii Hammond Kalala on a two-year deal. The 16-year-old joins the ambitious side for an undisclosed fee. Kalala is expected to begin a new chapter in his career as he begins training with the Nzema-based side. The youngster is a real talent after keeping 15 clean sheets during the the Division One League last term. He joins captain Abdul Karim Yusif to have made the switch from Dunkwa Unite to

Liberty Professionals winger Latif Blessing is keen on a move to local giants Asante Kotoko. According to multiple reports, the 19-year-old has told close friends and associates he would relish a move to the Porcupine Warriors. Blessing has emerged as hot commodity after he put up an exhilarating campaign for the scientific soccer lads last season. He was deeply involved as the Dansoman-based side escaped relegation on the final day of the season - where he raked in three goals.  

Ex-Ghana Under-20 goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has confirmed he's close to sealing a deal with FA Cup champions Bechem United. Agyei, 25, is a free agent after ending his short term contract at Ghanaian side Medeama. The former Liberty Professionals ace is reported to have held advanced talks with United over a possible switch. And he has confirmed he could sign the dotted lines next week.   It is true, I have been in contact with Bechem United for some time now, a negotiation

Hearts of Oak have revealed their new jerseys for the new season at a ceremony in Accra on Friday. The new jerseys has been made possible by new kits sponsor Pacific football Ghana Limited. The ceremony held at the secretariat was to celebrate 105 years of Hearts' existence. Today marks the birthday of Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak.   The cake-cutting done with the help of Board members, Hearts Ladies, and sponsors GOIL #Hearts105 #AHOSC 🎼Hip-hip-hip!!! Hurraaaaaaaaay!

Aduana Stars CEO Albert Commey is accusing midfielder Malik Akowuah of swindling the club. Commey alleges that Akowuah took some money from the club but dumped them to sign for Hearts of Oak. The Dormaa-based side want him to refund the money. ''I can confirm Malik Akowuah took some amount from us for possible move to Aduana Stars but later snubbed us for Accra Hearts of oak,'' Commey told Angel FM. ''Malik Akowuah cannot take our money for free, Malik must peacefully