Alphon Zu FC beat Ni Ona Nii Ona FC to win the inaugural Betway Stephen Appiah Cup on Saturday at Chokor, Accra. They were awarded a cash prize of GH 2,500 and a trophy. The football gala saw eight teams from Chorkor, James Town and its environs compete and it was sponsored by online betting firm Betway Ghana. Appiah, a former Black Stars captain who played for Juventus and Fenerbahce, is a brand ambassador for Betway. Betway has been involved in football since starting operations in
Winger Ernest Asante was on target for the 14th time in the Danish SuperLiga this season as FC Nordsjaelland drew 1-1 with FC Midtjylland on Sunday. Asante scored the opening goal of the match in the 36th minute when he fortuitously directed a back pass into the net. But the home team could not hold onto their lead and allowed Jakob Poulsen to level the scoring in the 51st minute. Asante was replaced after 80 minutes Nikolai Frederiksen. Teenager Michael Baidoo was a 65th minute for FC
European football expert, Reuben Obodai brings you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in abroad this weekend. There were so many great performances from Ghanaian players across the globe but one that stands tall among the lot is Albert Adomah. I believe this chap has shown over the course of the season that he's indeed reached a level many expected from him years ago. The speedy winger cum striker exhibited why he's been the Villans most rated
European football expert, Reuben Obodai brings you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in abroad this weekend. There were so many great performances from Ghanaian players across the globe but one that stands tall among the lot is Albert Adomah. I believe this chap has shown over the course of the season that he's indeed reached a level many expected from him years ago. The speedy winger cum striker exhibited why he's been the Villans most
Asante Kotoko produced a fine performance to record a 2-0 victory in their friendly clash against second-tier side New Edubiase at the Baba Yara stadium on Sunday. Strikers Federick Boateng and Obed Owusu found the back of the net to secure the win for Kotoko. Boateng opened the scoring with a fine effort before Owusu struck from close range in second half. It was coach Paa Kwesi Fabian's first match and he will be very much impressed with the performance of his players. Both Hearts
Dreams FC played out an entertaining 0-0 draw with Inter Allies on Sunday at the Dawu Park in a friendly. Both sides fielded a strong side but they could not find the back of the net. Dreams had drawn 1-1 with Hearts of Oak last week at the same venue and were looking to get a high profile. But Allies-built by Japanese trainer Kenichi Yatsuhasi-were not pushovers. Inter Allies XI: Kwame Baah, Emma Kuzuma, Richard Antwi, Samuel Ekele, Hashmin Musah, Michel Otou, Mohammed Zakari, Richmond
Elmina Sharks edged Hearts of Oak 1-0 at the Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday in a friendly. An 87th minute howler by goalkeeper Benjamin Mensah gifted Benjamin Tweneboah the only goal of the match. Mensah kicked the air and Tweneboah, lurking around, calmly slots the ball into the empty net. It was the first match for Hearts of Oak at the Cape Coast Stadium since announcing the venue as their adopted home ground for the upcoming season. Both Hearts of Oak and Sharks are preparing to play
AshantiGold suffered a 2-1 defeat to Liberty Professionals at the Len Clay stadium on Sunday in a friendly encounter. Both coaches handed starting roles to some of the their new additions. Richard Osei Agyemang on loan from Asante Kotoko SC started for AshGold SC whilst former Hearts of Oak midfielder Richard Yamoah was given a starting role at Liberty Professionals. Appiah McCarthy slotted home a nice cross from Amos Addai to level the scoring for the home side. With a few minutes to
Aduana Stars CEO Albert Yaya Commey has confirmed the training grounds karate exchanges between striker Derrick Sasraku and Elvis Opoku. The two players clashed in a fierce exchange of blows on Saturday afternoon during the side's training at the Nana Agyemang Badu II park in Dormaa ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash with ES Setif of Algeria. Reports swiftly flew around about the unfortunate incident that resulted in Elvis Opoku being rushed to the hospital for immediate medical
Swansea City forward Andre Ayew hailed his side's positive attitude after they earned a goalless draw at Huddersfielddespite playingthe bulk of the game aman down. The Swans had to play with 10 men for 79 minutes after Jordan Ayew saw a harsh red for a challenge with Terriers skipper Jonathan Hogg. Related:Swansea City boss Carlos Carvalhal hints at Jordan Ayew red card appeal But Ayew, who was making his second successive start, and his teammates dug in defensively and came
Swansea manager Carlos Carvalhal has hinted the club might appeal Jordan Ayew's red card in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Huddersfield. Ayew received a straight red card on 11 minutes for a challenge on Jonathan Hogg. Referee Michael Oliver thought it was a reckless challenge from the Ghana international and had to send him off. But Carvalhal claims the Swans may appeal. ''It was right in front of me, Carvalhal told club website. ''I dont usually talk about refereeing
Ghanaian striker Francis Afriyie scored an own goal in the Mexican second-tier on Friday. His effort ensured Murcielagos FC drew 1-1 with Alebrijes Oaxaca in the Ascenso MX. Afriyie's attempt to clear a ball from 12 yards got diverted into his own goal for the equalizer to the visitors. He joined Murcielagos FC this January on a two-year deal after severing his contract with Serbian side FK Vojvodina. Watch Francis Afriyie's own goal for Murcielagos FC in Mexican second-tier:
Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Mark Noonan had time to fraternize with some Ghana Premier League administrators. The American was at the Ghana FA secretariat last Friday where he met top officials of the federation. He also interacted with Berekum Chelsea CEO Nana Kwame Nketiah, PLB chairman Ashford Tetteh Oku, Wa All Stars CEO Oduro Nyarko and a director of Berekum Chelea Nana Oduro Sarfo. Noonan visit was meant to acquaint himself with the operations of the federation and had a nice time
Berekum Chelsea president Obed Nana Kwame Nketiah has announced his unfettered support for Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi likening the affinity to a political party. Nyantakyi has come under criticisms- mainly outsiders-claiming football is at a standstill in the country. "We can share our views about football administration in the country, but don't call on somebody to step down as if you can do better,'' he said in an interview with Atinka FM. "Those who think can
Ghana FA President has hailed the impact of Togbe Afede XIV at Hearts of Oak revealing that the owners vision for the Ghanaian giants will catapult the Phobians into a model club in Africa. Kwesi Nyantakyi says the huge investment Togbe Afede has made in recruiting the highly-experienced American CEO Mark Noonan is ample evidence of the traditional rulers desire for setting up the best administrative structure for a football club in Ghana. The GFA hailed the start of the work on construction
Swansea boss Carlos Carvalhal has not ruled out an appeal against Ghana striker Jordan Ayews dismissal in the goalless stalemate at Huddersfield Town on Saturday. Ayew was given his marching orders by referee Michael Oliver in the 11th minute following his studs-up challenge on Huddersfield captain Jonathan Hogg. However, Carvalhal, whose side defended heroically to clinch a crucial point, feels the decision to send off arguably his best player was harsh. I saw a situation that was to me
Ghana striker Samuel Tetteh helped LASK Linz defeat Wolfsberger in the Austrian Bundesliga on Saturday night. Tetteh, 21, scored and assisted as Linz posted a convincing 3-0 victory atLavanttal Arena He provided the perfect pass forGoiginger to open the scoring on 24 minutes. Then 12 minutes later, the Austrian midfielder added the second. Tetteh's goal came in the 67th minute, connecting a brilliant pass from Goiginger. It was his second in theleague. His former WAFA teammate Majeed
Ghana forward Latif Blessing scored as Los Angeles FC produced a sensational performance to record an emphatic win in MLS against Real Salt Lake on Saturday afternoon. Blessing struck hisfirst goal for the expansion side in a one-sided affair at Rio Tinto Stadium, which is usually one of the league's more formidable awayvenues. His goal on 33 minutes cancelled out Joao Plata's opening strike for the home side and he helped his team score four more to continue their winning start to
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