Okwahu United FC have been deducted three points for failing to meet the deadline of paying former coach Sarfo Castro his GH45,000 severance package in full. The Player Status Committee decision on 13 May, 2016 ruled the Division One League must pay coach Castro GH45,000 representing outstanding salaries and other benefits following the termination of his contract. Pursuant to Article 63(1)(b) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, Okwahu United was given a final deadline to pay the full amount of Forty
Dreams FC remained top of the Zone III table after clawing from two goals down to beat Vision FC 3-2 on the road on Saturday. Heart of Lions moved to second place after a 3-1 win away against Zein FC. In Zone II, Karela FC were stopped by Unistar Academy who secured a 1-0 win. ZONE 1 Berekum Arsenal 2-0 Mpuasuman Dark Horses 1-2 Nea Salimina Eleven Wonders 2-1 Glory Stars Kintampo Fc 1-0 B A United Steadfast 1-0 Techiman City Guan United 0-1 Tamale Utrecht Bofoakwa 1-0
Ghana international Jordan Ayew as usual is taking time before finding his feet at English Premier League side Swansea City. The Ghanaian has looked very lively in games but is missing the final touch as his Swansea City side go in search of three points to save their season. The Swans have lost first choice forward Llorente to injury and boss Paul Clement is counting on the Ghanaian to come up with the goods. He has played in 8 league games and has an assist to his name but is missing the
Head coach of Inter Allies Prince Owusu has slammed the performance of referee Bernard Dumfe in their 1-0 loss to Bechem United in week 11 of the Ghana Premier League at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday. Inter Allies suffered a painful 1-0 defeat to the Hunters on match day 11 courtesy Nana Antwi Manu lone strike to help his side maintain their 6th position on the table. We outplayed them in every department of the game, we did really well but for no reason the referee decided the game
Pele's prediction that an African side would win the World Cup by the year 2000 may have been wide of the mark but Ghana have been one of the shining lights of the game on the Dark Continent for some time. The Black Stars have reached the finals of the World Cup for the past three renewals, reaching the quarter-finals back in 2010 in South Africa. However they have not made the best of starts to the final stage of qualification for Russia 2018 and, after two games, find themselves third
Bank roller of Elmina Sharks Papa Kwesi Ndoum has expressed his gratitude that disaster that occurred at his stadium edifice did not record any casualties. GHANAsoccernet.com reported the news that the newly built stadium roofing has been ripped off due to heavy storm in the aftermath of the Ghana Premier League week 11 encounter between Elmina Sharks and WAFA on Sunday, in which the latter won by 2-1 to cement their top spot position. The astute businessman and politician expressed thankfulness
Suspended Ghana international Kevin Prince Boateng and Las Palmas attacker Kevin Prinec Boateng could not hide his delight after scoring and assisting in his sides 4-1 beating of Real Betis. The 30 year-old doubled the lead for Canary Islanders in the 62nd minute afterVicente Gomez had opened the scoring in the 44th minute. Jonathan Viera scored from a solo effort and aJeseRodriguez penalty in the 83rd minute. Rafa Navarro scored a consolation for Betis. 3 more points #prince7
The head coach of the Azzuris of Italy Giampero Ventura is a huge admirer of Ghanaian born Italian Claude Adjapong who plays for Italian side Sassuolo. The 18-year-old has Ghanaian parents but was born in Italy and is seen as one of the rising stars of the Sassuolo set up that has produced some great players in the past. He broke to the lime-light earlier this season and there have been talks he could be called up for the national team soon. Italy head coach Giampero Ventura has been out
Captain of Medeama SC Joseph Tetteh Zutah has hailed the influence of coach Hans Van der Pluijm on his playing career. The defender was handed a first team debut by the Dutch trainer in the 2013 season before giving him the opportunity to taste greener pastures when he signed for Tanzanian giants Young Africans. Han Van der Plumj, I think I owe him a lot, he made me a better player, when he came to Medeama I was with the junior side but he brought be to the senior team, the University of Cape
Fans of Nigerian Professional Football League side Ifenyi Ubah re-echoed their massive support for head coach Yaw Preko despite recent challenges. Chairman the supporters front of the club Anthony Onirujewu popularly known as Abada said that the fans are solidly behind the young coach, stating that the club fans both within and outside Nnewi appreciates the good work that the gaffer is doing with the team. "We have travelled with the team within and outside the nation, we see the impact
English born Ghanaian Dan Agyei has continued his steady rise to the first team of Burnley after making the bench in the last two games for Sean Dyches men. The Ghanaian made his debut against Liverpool at Anfield earlier on in the season and has progressively made the team in the last two games. Burnley coach Sean Dyche who has set his target of keeping the team safe this season is drawing the Ghanaian close to the first team in a bid to cock him for next season. The 19-year-old has been
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan has absorbed sacked coach Zdravko Lugarusic of any blame saying the players deserve the flak for the team's stale performances. The Porcupine Warriors held an emergency management committee meeting after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Ebusua Dwarfs. It was a fourth league match without a win despite remaining in second place. "They always say the coach but it's not the fault of the coach. We as players must lift up our game. When you
Enyimba FC shot stopper Fatau Dauda has rubbished reports that he punched a ball boy during their clash with Katsina United in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday. The game which ended 2-1 in favour of Katsina United ended in a bizarre manner following attacks on Enyimba FC players by the home fans resulting in the players sustaining various degree of injuries. The team bus of Enyimba FC suffered stone throws from the angry fans breaking all the windows and windscreens of the
Injured Ghana winger Samuel Tetteh has stepped up his recovery with some gym work. Tetteh underwent surgery two months ago after injuring his meniscus. The injury is a massive blow to the young winger who has been in fine form for both club and country. He was a member of the Black Stars team that played at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and even played against Egypt and the third place game against Burkina Faso. Ghana international @samuel_Tetteh10 who injured his meniscus
Ghana and Lorient forward Abdul Majeed Waris scored a fabulous goal in his sides 4-1 thrashing of Lyon on Saturday night and took up a celebration that is so familiar with Ghanaian football followers. The newly wedded Waris was at his predatory best and hauled his side back into the game against Lyon with a curler that brought back memories of Samuel Etooo during his time at Barcelona. He then proceeded to celebrate in a steady way that Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan usually does if he gets a good
In-form WAFA attacker Daniel Lomotey has reiterated his delight with his teams 1-2 victory over Elmina Sharks on match day 11 of the Ghana Premier League at the Papa Kwesi Ndoum Stadium on Sunday. Lomotey has been in sublime form for the Academy boys in the ongoing campaign where has scored five in 11 matches to propel his side to the summit of the log. The skillful attacker was at his best again on Sunday in their 1-2 win over league debutantes Elmina Sharks as he bagged a brace in the first
Fast-raising Cape-Coast Ebusua Dwarfs striker Nicholas Gyan has cemented his growing reputation as one of the leading finishers in the Ghanaian game. Gyan has scored seven times in 11 games so far and at a point in time scored six goals on the bounce this season. In what has been a solid season for the Central Region based club, Gyan is two goals better off Stephen Sarfo, Daniel Agbloe and Bechem Uniteds Ahmed Toure who all have five games. Gyan is leading the race of Ghanaian players who
Newly appointed coach of Great Olympics Tom Markus Strand will begin work as head coach of the club today. According to media reports, the former Medeama SC trainer who signed a two-year deal last week with the club takes effect today. The Swedish coach is expected to lead today when they take on Aduana Stars in their week 11 rescheduled fixture at the Accra Stadium. The Dade Boys occupy 14th position on the table with 10 points and have two games in hand....
Assistant Black Stars coach Maxwell Konadu is among the list of coaches running for the vacant Asante Kotoko coaching job following the sacking of Zdravko Logarusic. Konadu is still the assistant coach of the Black Stars but has been linked with a return to club football after playing assistant to both Kwesi Appiah and Avram Grant. Kumasi Asante have terminated the contract of the Croat following four games without a win which included a 1-0 defeat at the hands of bitter rivals Hearts of Oak.
Former Chief Executive Officer of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Jarvis Peprah has commended the sacking of Zdravko Lugarusic, claiming it as a timely intervention. The staunch Kotoko enthusiast bewailed the sides poor performance in the league and holds that the coach was ultimately to be held responsible for those results. In an interview with Happy FMs Anopa Bosuo Sports, the finance expert and astute football administrator asserted that the coach had no direction for the teams play. Im very happy
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