Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone has placed a huge block on the interest of clubs who are yearning for the signature of Ghana midfielder Thomas Teye Partey with claims that the player is key to his sides La Liga campaign. With reports that many clubs in the English Premier League and the French Ligue 1 are scrambling for the signature of the creative midfielder, Simoene has made it clear Partey is not for sale. Despite having other players in Parteys position, Simoene believes the Ghanaian

The next Africa Cup of Nations hosts can cater for an expanded 24-team finals, says the head of Cameroon's FA. After sweeping changesto the Nations Cup this week, the Central African nation will now have to prepare for eight more teams than expected. "I spoke this morning with our country's hierarchy and the decision is that Cameroon is ready to host," Tombi A Roko Sidiki told BBC Sport. After reports of slow progress in Cameroon, Morocco is keen to step in. "Morocco

Communication Director for Asante Kotoko Obed Acheampong has confirmed that the five invited Black Stars B players from his outfit are not fully fit. Asante Kotoko have not tasted action since their unfortunate fatal motor accident on July 12 on the Accra-Kumasi highway. Most of the members of the team have since been undergoing medical assessment, a situation which has called for some of the clubs official games to be postponed. However, five of their players are part of the 28-man squad

Ghanaian midfielder midfielder Kingsley Fobi is keeping his dream of playing in Europes top tier alive after joining Formentera ahead of the new season. The young player has experience in internationalfootball, where he has come to debut with the selection of Ghana U-20 in championships such as the Africa Cup or the World Cup.In addition, Fobi has played in the league of his country with theRight to Dream Academy....

Kwabe Boakye grew up in the Australian rules heartland of Victoria but it was his move to the sports Queensland outpost that put him on track to becoming the first player with Ghanaian heritage to reach the AFL. Boakyes transformation into one of the most promising young multicultural players in Australia is as exciting as his game style and distinctive haircut. With the speed to rival Suns defender Adam Saad and quickly developing skills, the Gold Coast and AFL academy member has turned

Newly signed KRC Genk defender Joseph Aidoo has cast his sights on winning laurels with the club in the upcoming Belgian season. The 21-year-old completed a three-year deal to the Belgian Jupilar PRO League outfit on Monday from Swedish side Hammarby IF. And the former Inter Allies defender has already set his sights on helping the side achieve greater things when the season kicks off. "My new teammates were really nice to me. And I was really to meet them too," Aidoo toldGenk

Africa football legend Abedi Ayew Pele has tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to secure qualification to the 2018 World Cup ahead of group opponents Cameroon. The Super Eagles are currently top of the Group B table with 6 points from two matches with the Indomitable Lions managing just 2 points from two matches. And the former Ghana captain believes that the Super Eagles are well placed to book a ticket to Russia despite Cameroon being current Africa champions. Nigeria and Ghana have plenty

Ajax Cape Town head coach Stanley Menzo says he is unflustered by the departure of Ghanaian defender Lawrence Lartey, claiming that "it's part of the game". The former AshantiGold guardsman joined Tunisian side Club African on a three year deal after being released by the Warriors at the end of last season. Other players released by the players includeNathan Paulse, Lebohang Mokoena, and Abel Mabaso, while Captain Travis Graham looks set to depart as well. Menzo says hes unconcerned

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew could be on his way out of the Liberty Stadium as Swansea City eye a return for Ivorian striker Wilfred Bony. According to multiple reports in the English press, Swansea Cityare in talks to re-sign former marksmanWilfred Bony. The 28-year-old left the Swans forManchester Cityin 2015 - but a return to the Liberty Stadium is now on the cards. The Ivory Coast striker is however rumoured to be considering a pay cut to make the move as his 130,000-per-week wages appear

German side Schalke has officially submitted a bid to Chelsea for the services of defender Baba Rahman who is returning to full fitness. Rahman's, initial loan deal expired on the 30th of June and he has been linked strongly with a return to the Veltins Arena. His first stint with the club was cut short due to an anterio cruciate ligament injury he suffered while on national team duty with the Black Stars in January. But in a sign of strong faith, Schalke has refused to give out Baba

Black Stars defender Jonathan Mensah believes the decision by the Confederations of Africa Football (CAF) to move the AFCON from January to June is a great news for African players who ply their trade abroad. The change was made last week at a CAF symposium in Morocco and will take effect from June 2019 as Cameroon host the tournament. The Columbus Crew defender expatiated that, African players find it difficult to break into their various teams after turning up for the AFCON in January hence

Legend Marcel Desailly has been discussion football issues with the board members Gibraltarian side FC Europa. The Ex-France captain met with officials on Tuesday in the capital Gibraltar. FC Europa's official Twitter account posted: @EuropaFC_Gib board lunch with @marceldesailly, discussing the upcoming season.. @lizzysports 💚. Desailly also met with Ghana defender Rahim Ayew who plays for the Gibraltarian double champions. Ayew is managed by Jamil Maraby who is a close friend

Changes made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to their flagship Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament and calendar are arguably the widest reaching in the history of the organisation. CAF have decided to shift the Afcon finals from its traditional January/February slot to June/July and will also expand the tournament from 16 to 24 teams. Added to that they will now also play their CAF club competitions from August to May in line with the European calender, which will be music

Ghana midfielder Dominic Oduro helped Golden State Force FC defeat Frenso Fuego 2-0 to clinch the PDL Southern trophy at the Chukchansi Park. The 22-year-old was a delight to watch at the right side of midfield with his skills and pace as he tormented the likes of Sergi Nus, and others at the back of Fuego for 90 minutes. Golden State force got their goals in each half through corner kicks and played dominated possessions to the delight of the fans. They will now face the winner of the Northern

Defender Isaac Vorsah has joined his Ohod SC teammates in Cairo on Tuesday for pre-season training. The 29-year-old was signed two weeks ago but could not travel with the Saudi side to the north African country. Vorsah was received at the Cairo International Airport by the club's General Supervisor Mohammed al-Alawi. He has become the sixth foreign player in the squad of Ohod SC who got promoted this season. Vorsah is keen on getting his career back on track after battling injuries

The Premier League Board has fixed the second installment of the Super Clash between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak for 6 August. The second round fixture was initially scheduled for 16 July was postponed indefinitely after the Kotoko team were involved in a fatal car accident which claimed the life of the team deputy kit manager. Kotoko were returning to Kumasi after playing Inter Allies in Accra when their team bus rammed into a stationary vehicle on the Nkawkaw road. The club, traumatized

Torino are ready to pay 5.5 million to Bologna to sign Ghana youth midfielder Godfred Donsah, according to Tuttomercatoweb.com The 21-year-old has been identified as the Grenade's top target for the summer. But his transfer has stalled since after both parties failed to reach an agreement. Donsah made 13 appearances for Bologna last term and rated among the best 50 young players in the Serie A. He has previously played for Hellas Verona and Cagliari- all in the Italian top-flight