Ghana's senior female team, Black Queens have clinched the maiden WAFU Women's Zone B cup following a hard-fought victory in the final against Ivory Coast. A first-half strike byJane Egyir was all the Queens needed as they got a sweet revenge for their first match defeat in the competition and also lift the trophy. More to follow.....
History was made in African football on Saturday when the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was used on the continent for the time during a competitive match. The implementation of the technology is another major success for African footballs new leader Ahmad Ahamd who is embarking on a massive transformation of the game on the continent. The CAF Super Cup match between Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club and TP Mazembe of DR Congo played in Casablanca was used for the maiden deployment of the innovative
Ghana's Lizzy Sports Academy U13 side emerged winners of the 2018 Dubai International Cup after tirelessly and relentlessly fighting to beat the U13 side of Spanish giants Real Madrid on penalties in the finals on Saturday afternoon. The promising Ghanaian side flawlessly converted beautiful spot kicks to beat their Spanish counterparts 4-2 in the finals after a goalless stalemate in regulation time. Despite moving to Dubai in batches for the tournament, the Ghanaian side comfortably won
Ghanaian midfielder Dainel Nii Adjei has won his second CAF Super Cup title as his new side Wydad Casablanca defeated TP Mazembe 1-0 at the Stade Mohammed V on Saturday. Adjei joined the Moroccan side late last year following the expiration of his five-year contract with Congolese champions, TP Mazembe. The 29-year-old however, did not play a part in his new side's triumph as he watched from the substitute bench when Amin Tighazoui's 83rd minute strike secured them the title. It
Jordan and his senior brother Andre Ayew played together for the second time at Swansea City but they were unable to inspire the Swans who were battered 4-1 by Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon. Jordan lasted the entire duration but was unable to add to his seven goals this season. Andre, on the otherhand, played 54 minutes after replacing injured Nathan Dyer in the first half. Glenn Murray netted a brace as a goal each fromKnockaert and Locadia gave the host a comfortable four-goal
Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Rahim Alhassan has completed a year move to United Soccer League side Fresno FC , Ghanasoccernet.com can confirm. The 20-year old signed a year deal with the side on Saturday afternoon after completing a successful medical. The Asokwa Deportivo enforcer was tailored to the American club by Ghanaian agent Ibrahim Sannie who is highly rated in the US. Rahim who spent some time with Ghana Premier League side Liberty Professionals nearly joined Kumasi Asante Kotoko
Ghanaian international midfielder Abdul Rahim Alhassan has undergone a successful medical examination with United Soccer League side Fresno FC, Ghanasoccernet.com can confirm. The Asokwa Deportivo enforcer was tailored to the American club by Ghanaian agent Ibrahim Sannie who is highly rated in the US. Rahim who spent some time with Ghana Premier League side Liberty Professionals nearly joined Kumasi Asante Kotoko during the era of Dr. K.K. Sarpong. Rahim, 20, is considered one of the best
Interim Black Queens coach Marcy Quarcoo Tagoe is optimistic of leading the team to clinch the maiden WAFU Zone B Women's Nations Cup. The Queens edged out Nigeria 5-4 on penalties to reach the final of the inaugural WAFU Zone B Women's Nations Cup. They were tied 1-1 after regulations with all goals scored in the first half. Alice Ogebe opened the scoring as early as the 8th minute but ten minutes later Queens drew level through Faustina Ampah. During the shootouts, goalkeeper Patricia
An Ultra Modern and state of the art Sports Arena Opens at Dansoman, Accra. The Zulka Sports Arena, is a sleek ultra modern edifice that has not one, not two but three astro-turf football pitches on the same premise with a sitting capacity of 400. The facility which is scheduled to open on the 3rd of March 2018 is fitted with modern astro-turfs similar to the Wembley Stadium and the Accra Academy Sports Park. It also has flood lights, a backup generator for evening football matches, male and
Management member of Ghana second-tier side Proud United Jojo Duncan says his outfit will not allow Hearts of Oak to honour their league games at the Swedru Stadium on Sundays should they adopt the venue as their home ground for the upcoming Ghana League season. According to Duncan, they will consider the Phobians to use the Swedru Stadium only if they can cope with playing their matches on Fridays and Saturdays. The experienced administrator disclosed that they spent well over GH 50,000 to
Management member of Ghana second-tier side Proud United Jojo Duncan says his outfit will not allow Hearts of Oak to honour their league games at the Swedru Stadium on Sundays should they adopt the venue as their home ground for the upcoming Ghana League season. According to Duncan, they will consider the Phobians to use the Swedru Stadium only if they can cope with playing their matches on Fridays and Saturdays. The experienced administrator disclosed that they spent well over GH 50,000 to
Management member of Ghana second-tier side Proud United Jojo Duncan says his outfit will not allow Hearts of Oak to honour their league games at the Swedru Stadium on Sundays should they opt to adopt the venue as their home ground for the upcoming Ghana League season. According to Duncan, they will consider the Phobians to use the Swedru Stadium only if they can cope with playing their matches on Fridays and Saturdays. The experienced administrator disclosed that they spent well over GH 50,000
The steady stream of sublime African central midfielders has slowed in recent years, but Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey continues to demonstrate that he may yet be considered among the continent's finest players in his position before too long. During the last decade, Africa enjoyed the emergence of the likes of Michael Essien, Yaya Toure, John Obi Mikel, Stephen Appiah and Sulley Muntari, players who featured for some of the world's biggest sides and, with the exception of StepApp,
Hearts of Oak played a 2-2 stalemate with second-tier side Young wise in a preseason friendly on Friday at the Ajax Park. The former Premier League Champions took a two-goal lead before being pegged to a 2-2 draw in a heated contest. The Phobians are preparing ahead of the new season. The team thumped Madina Republicans 4-1 on Thursday and had earlier beaten former premier League side All Blacks in Swedru. The Ghana Premier League has been scheduled to start on March 2nd and 3rd, after it
Former Hearts of Oak coach David Duncan has reiterated his desire to return to the club's fold. The head coaching job of the Phobians has become vacant following the sacking of Scottish coach Frank Nuttall over behaviours which according to the club were in direct conflict with their code of ethics. And Duncan, who was relieved off his duty as coach of the side during the 2013/14 season, has set his sights on returning to the club. "Hearts of Oak hasn't done anything to me either.
Asante Kotoko's early exit from CAF Confederation Cup doesn't surprise former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye. According to Quaye, who starred in the Phobians team that won the competition in 2004, he predicted Kotoko's downfall after they failed to make the most of home court as they claimed a slender 1-0 win in the first leg against CARA Brazzaville. Kotoko were eliminated 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate over two legs and that has led to the immediate sacking of head coach
Greater Accra Circles chairman of Asante Kotoko Nana Kwame Danquah has called on club to expound on reasons behind Steve Polack's sacking as supporters threaten to demonstrate against management. The management of Asante Kotoko issued a statement on Friday that they have severed ties with English trainer Steve Polack following the side's failure to progress to the next phase of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 7-6 on penalties to Congolese side CARA Club - having ended both legs
Greater Accra Circles chairman of Asante Kotoko Nana Kwame Danquah has called on club to expound on reasons behind Steve Polack's sacking as supporters threaten to demonstrate against management. The management of Asante Kotoko issued a statement on Friday that they have severed ties with English trainer Steve Polack following the side's failure to progress to the next phase of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 7-6 on penalties to Congolese side CARA Club - having ended both legs
Bernard Mensahs Kasimpasa will take on Asamoah Gyan Kayserispor in then Turkish League in what promises to be an exciting encounter. Mensah is having a career revival in the Turkish league with Kasimpasa and has three-goal to his name already with two assists. He joined the Turkish League from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid after disappointing loan spells from Getafe and Vitoria Guimaraes. Asamoah Gyan has had a below-par season by far with just a goal to his name and being hampered by injuries
Former Asante Kotoko captain Joseph Hendricks has urged the management to augment their front line with quality striker ahead of the coming campaign. The Premier League giants struggled in front of goal last term after scoring just 23 goals out of 30 games in the league. During thr side's CAF Confederation Cup campaign, the Porcupine Warriors failed to hit the back of the net from open play in the two-legged clash against Congolese side CARA Club as they crashed out of the competition
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