Mr. Vairi Wabadang, the Executive Chairman of 9BS Group of Companies, has reaffirmed his outfits commitment to investing in the development of sports in the country. He is convinced that through sports, the peace currently enjoyed in Ghana would be enhanced, to bring about massive development. We are already involved in contributing to Ghanas development agenda by way of our corporate social responsibility, and we intend to more in the area of sports, Mr. Wabadang said, in Accra. He was
Ghana president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is reported to have directed the arrest of the Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi for defrauding by false pretense. According to the breaking news story on Accra-based Joy News TV, the directive has been issued to the CID to have the CAF 1st vice-president apprehended. Nyantakyi is said to have been captured on tape in an investigative documentary by ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Nyantakyi was seen negotiating for
In-form Ghana winger Solomon Asante exhibited pure magic of skill during Phoenix Rising 3-1 defeat at home against Sacramento Republic in the United Soccer League at Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex. Two goals fromCameron Iwasa andVillyan Bijev put the visitors ahead in the game beforeChris Cortez halved the deficit for Phoenix in the 62nd minute. However, Sacramento run away with the maximum points in the 88th minute afterWilson Kneeshaw fired a low shot past goalkeeperZac Lubin. However,
Ghana Premier League side Liberty Professionals have announced the acquisition of defender Augustine Arhinful in the ongoing transfer window. The marauding left-back joins the Scientific Soccer lads from Bechem United. Arhinful becomes the second player to join Liberty in the second transfer window after Edwin Tuffuor Frimpong. We have completed the signing of Left back Augustin Arhinful, formerly of Bechem United.#WelcomeTaiwo pic.twitter.com/WGQFMW4K8X LibertyProf FC (@LibertyProfFC)
Six Black Stars players opened training on Tuesday at the Presec Park in Legon to prepare for the upcoming friendlies against Japan and Iceland. Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi was joined by outfield players Rashid Sumaila, Afriyie Acquah, Nana Ampomah, Emmanuel Boateng, Nicholas Opoku Deportivo Alaves midfielder Mubarak Wakaso reported late and he is expected to add to the number tomorrow. Head Coach Kwesi Appiah and his technical team were around to supervise the mini-session. Ghana will
Ghanaian forward Kevin Prince Boateng has admonished outgoing manager of German club Eintracht Frankfurt Niko Kovac after helping the club win the DFB Pokal on Saturday. The Ghanaian who has been in celebratory mood since the triumph over Bayern Munich stated Kovac can now move to the Baavarians of two excellent seasons with Frankfurt. Eintrahct Frankfurt defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 on Saturday to lift their first title in 33 years but it was an emotional ending for manager Niko Kovac who heads
Black Stars winger Edwin Gyasi proposed to his long time girlfriend and she accepted in the most romantic way. The winger is seen bowing and asking for her hand in marriage and she gladly accepted. In a room full of candles, roses and balloons, Gyasi could not hide his joy as he engages his queen. The Ghanaian has been in top form for club and country. He joined CSKA Sofia in February after excelling in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Egypt. Despite being eligible to play for Holland,
Western Regional Football Association chairman Kojo Yankah has descended heavily on Anas Aremeyaw Anas ahead of the upcoming expos number 12 video, insisting that he feels pity for the investigativejournalist for the highly anticipated piece. The much-talked about expos video is expected to be premiered on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Widespreadreports in the media suggest that several leading members of the Ghana FA will be implicated in the video. But, Mr Yankah has affronted the claim by
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Ahmad has reiterated his support for Morocco hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the country stepped up its attempt to bring the tournament to the continent by appointing Hafid Elalamy as bid chairman. Ahmad, who goes by a single name, said Africa deserves to host the event and claimed they were "convinced" Morocco could stage a successful edition of FIFA's flagship competition. The Madagascar official had previously called on the
Former Ghana youth midfielder Michael Baidoo has clinched his first career title as FC Midtjylland defeated AC Horsens 1-0 in the final game of the Danish Superliga on Monday evening. Baidoo joined the Danish giants on a four-year deal from fast-rising Ghanaian second-tier side Vision FC. The 19-year-old made an immediate impact in the side youth side with consistent performances which informed the technical team to draft him into the first team squad. However, after making two appearances,
Ghanaian striker Kevin Weidlich scored to help Energie Cottbus advance in the playoff stage of the German Cup. Weidlich, 28, opened the scoring in the comprenhensive 3-0 victory overSV Babelsberg 03 on Monday afternoon. He reacted quicker to tap home from close range after Babelsberg goalkeeper failed to handle a fierce shot. ...
Kwesi Appiah has been 'shaking some tables' as Black Stars manager whenever he's unveiled a new squad, and his selection for Ghana's upcoming international friendlies is no different. The West African giants travel to Japan and then Iceland for their first games of the year, and Appiah's call-ups have provided a clue about age-old tensions in the team. His picks also demonstrate that he's preparing for the inevitable exit of the country's most prolific goalscorer,
Ghanaian striker Denis Antwi was in inspired form as he played a huge role in Asane Fotball's 3-1 victory over Kongsvinger in Norwegian second-tier league on Monday. The 25-year-old played a role in all the goals scored by Asane. Antwi sets up Tomas to level the score with five minutes to end proceedings before contributing to two goals scored in added time. The victory moved Asane to 12th position....
German-born Ghanaian defender Kinglsey Schindler netted his twelfth goal of the season for Holstein Kiel in their 4-1 aggregate loss against VfL Wolfsburg in the German relegation final Bundesliga playoffs. Schindler has been a stalwart at the back for the Storks in the Bundesliga 2, scoring 11 goals as they secured a playoff berth after finishing xx on the standings. The 24-year-old continued his impressive form for the side in the playoff first leg against Wolfsburg by grabbing an equalizer
The new Black Stars Management Committee chairman, Wilfred Osei Palmer has set his sights on leading the Black Stars into the top 20 of the FIFA World Ranking in the next two years. Ghana moved up three places to 51st position in the Coca-Cola FIFA Ranking for the month of April. The Black Stars had occupied the 54th position in the March rankings, but gained 602 points to tie with Cameroon in 51st position. The Black Stars, despite not playing a friendly game in March, moved up to 7th on
Ghanaian midfielder Isaac Coffie is set to join Italian side Torino after his contract expires this summer. The Genoa midfielder's contract will end on June 30, and after ten years with the club he joined as a teenager, the 26 year old has decided to leave. Coffie sent a heartfelt message to fans and management of the club on Monday saying his final goodbyes to the club. On Sunday he could not feature in their 2-1 defeat to Torino, a club had he is close to joining ahead of next season.
Jonathan Mensah has been named in the 2018 MLS Team of the Week 12 after an outstanding performance for Columbus Crew. The centre back was solid at the back in Saturday's 1-0 win at New England Revolution. Mensah has played in 12 league matches for the Blood and Gold. Team of the Week: Bradley Wright-Phillips (RBNY), David Villa (NYC), Alberth Elis (HOU), Ryan Telfer (TOR), Chris Durkin (DC), Borek Dockal (PHI), Kaku (RBNY), Ronald Matarrita (NYC), Jonathan Mensah (CLB), Michael Murillo
Black Stars defender John Boye and Ivorian Star Arouna Kone were among the top performers for Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig. The Ghanaian helped Sivasspor to a seventh place finish in the season with 49 points, winning 14 games, drawing 7 times and losing 13 matches. Despite being injured in the course of the season, the Ghanaian returned and starred in the game against Besiktas. Meanwhile, Ivorian Arouna Kone finished the as the club's top scorer with 13 goals. The Ghanaian
Ghana deputy captain Andre Ayew is rated as Swansea City's most valuable player with the highest market value following the swans relegation from the Premier League. Transfermarkt's market values are determined by the player's age, contract length remaining and other factors. The forward and is brother Jordan Ayew are expected not to feature for Swansea in the Championship next season. And they could be sold for a combine fee of 22.5m with Andre worth 16.2m despite being re-signed for
Ghanaian midfielder Gilbert Koomson's hand ball in a league game in Norway against Lillestrom caused an uproar following Bran's 1-1 draw at Arasen. The former Songdal midfielder assisted a goal with his hand which saw players and fans of the opposing side outraged. Nigerian forward Ifeanyi Mathew opened the scoring for Lillestrm with a beautiful shot before break. But just before, Branns Ludcinio Marengo leveled for Brann after receiving an assists from Ghanaian Gilbert Koomson.
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