Zamalek board member Hani Zadeh has returned from South Africa and expected to decide the future of striker Ben Acheampong. The former Asante Kotoko player's future has been speculated after ending his loan spell at Petrojet. Zamalek currently have four foreign players in their squad including Nana Poku. But it looks like Acheampong wants out of the White Castles and has been linked with Alexandria Union. Zadeh who attened a FIFA workshop on international sports disputes is the man
Karela United FC have appointed members onto the club's Board of Trustees who will set policies and also be liable to the finance of the newly promoted Ghana Premier League side. This was done at the Karela Hotel and Resort in Beyin in a mini ceremony to inaugrate the formation of the Board of Trustees on Saturday. Present at the ceremony were the President of Nzema Manle Traditional Council, Awulae Angama Tu Agyan II, Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association, Mr. Francis Oti
Tanzanian side Simba FC left out key trio Nicholas Gyan, Kwasi Asante and James Kotei from their squad for the SportPesa Super Cup finals in Kenya. The newly-crowned champions are without several stellar players- Emmanuel Okwi, who was crowned the league's top scorer and captain John Bocco. No reasons have been given for their absence. The tournament officially kicks off this weekend in the cities of Nairobi and Nakuru. It comprises eight teams; four from Tanzania and remaining four
Ghana midfielder Gershon Koffie has terminated his contract with Swedish top-flight Hammarby IF after an unsuccessful spell, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 26-year-old signed a three year contract in January 2017 but never settled in the Allsvenskan. His struggles led him to re-join MLS side New England Revolution last and rejoined Stockholm-based side. "I have discussed my situation with Hammarby and I suggested that this solution. It is with mutual respect we are going
Genk defender Joseph Aidoo will not be able to honour a late Ghana call-up to face Iceland in Wednesday's international friendly due to injury. GHANASoccernet.com understands he suffered a hamstring injury in their final Belgian Jupiler League Championship Playoffs match. The centre back has been invited as back up plan for Rashid Sumaila who picked up a knock in the Japan clash. Aidoo played 32 matches and three goals so far this season. He won four man of the match awards with a
Former Ghana Boxing Association President Moses Foh-Amoaning has called on players of the national team to play for honour and not money. According to the astute lawyer, it was ridiculous for players to expect the same bonus from playing in competitive games as friendly games. There were reports that some senior players dropped form playing the international friendlies against Japan and Iceland due to a slash in bonus. However, Mr. Amoaning said the players should be proud of wearing the
Italian serie A side Torino want to add midfielderMirkoValdifioriin a deal to bring Ghana international Godfred Donsah to Turin. The Ghana has become a prime target for Torino manager Walter Mazzari's side after a good season with Bologna last term where he played 28 games scoring two times. According to Italian tabloidResto del Carlino, the Turin based club are not giving up on the Ghanaian who is valued around 10 million Euros. Bologna are reported to be demanding more but Torino have
Derrick Sasraku is facing the wrath of Aduana Stars management after skipping training session ahead of their midweek game against Bechem United. The striker has been fined GH500 by the Fire Boys and warned about his future conduct. Below is the statement signed and released by the Chief Executive Officer of the club, Albert Commey....
Ghanaian forward Abdul Khalid Basit has expressed his delight on winning the Kosovo Cup withFC Prishtina. The former Ghana youth international returned from injury to score in the final asFC Prishtina beatVellaznimi on penalties to secure Europa Cup qualification. Following the success chalked by the forward and his team mates, Basit shared his excitement after going through several injuries during the campaign. It was a good final for me particularly as it has been a bit difficult, I had
Liberty Professional coach Reginald Asante has expressed his belief that Edwin Tuffour Frimpong's underwhelming spell at Asante Kotoko was due to frequent change of position in the team. Tuffour joined the Porcupine Warriors on a three-year deal two seasons ago from Liberty Professionals amid ecstasy amongst the Red fans. However, the defender failed to establish himself in the club's colours as he was sold back to the Dansoman-based side during the second transfer window. The 24-year-old
Black Stars goalkeeper Richard has urged players of Wa All Stars to improve their performance in order to escape the drop from the ongoing Zylofon Cash Premier League. The Wa-based outfit are enduring a torrid campaign in the top flight league as they languish at the bottom of the log with seven points after 13 matches. According to Ofori, who was one of the star performers for the side during their 2015/16 league triumph, has charged his former side to turn the corner if they are to avoid
English Premier League side Newcastle United have made a big progress in their bid to capture Ghana defender Kasim Nuhu for8m. The 22-year-old, who has been an outstanding performer for Swiss side Young Boys, was pivotal which has attracted attention from some of the top sides in Europe. Footballghana.com sources close to the player indicate that talks his agents have opened talks with Young Boys over the potential move for the player in the summer. According to the sources, Newcastle United
The Anas-Kwesi Nyantakyi issue has taken a different twist. Kennedy Agyapong is waging a campaign to discredit the man known for his impactful exposes, and the wearing of facial masks. I agree with Ken Agyapong; the alleged method of extracting information from Anas victims look unethical, and blackmailing. I am not in this case impugning that Anas is blackmailing his victims to extort money. But if you set me up to become a victim, you are blackmailing me, and I believe that must not be allowed
Inter Allies inflicted a 1-0 defeat on Hearts of Oak in Week 14 of the Zylofon Cash Premier League to maintain their perfect home record. The Eleven Is To One lads, who have not conceded a goal at the Tema Stadium, went into the game looking to keep their 100% home record intact by adding the Phobians to their victims. They started the game on the back foot as Hearts of Oak pressed them with the aim of getting the initiative but the hosts stood to the test by weathering the storm. Against
Black Stars Coach Kwesi Appiah has hailed the performance of center back pairing of Rashid Sumaila and Nicholas Opoku in the international friendly against Japan on Wednesday. The two combined perfectly to mute the threats of Japanese stars Honda and Shinji Kagawa upfront. Nicholas Opoku and Rashid Sumaila played with some steel at the back and had an understanding between them. Ghana won the game 2-0 and Coach Kwesi Appiah pointed out the solid defensive performance of the duo will be important
The penultimate matches of the Zylofoncash premier league were honoured on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. It was a penalty-fest as 6 penalties were awarded and converted across 8 league venues. Eleven Wonders were at their scintillating best at home as they saw off Berekum Chelsea at the Techiman park. Two first half goals from Ben Owusu and Abdul Fatawu Safiu settled the game before recess. Erstwhile league leaders Ashanti Gold SC had to dig deep to overcome Dreams FC by a lone goal
Italian lower-tier sides US Lecce and Padova have considering a move for Salernitana midfielder Moses Odjer in the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old has been one of the outstanding performers for the Granata since joining from Catania in 2015. However, the diminutive enforcer failed to replicate his performance in the season gone by after struggling to cement his place in the squad. According to Sportitalia newspaper, U.S Lecce, who won promotion to Serie B in the just ended Italian
African pair Senegal and Morocco drew blanks as the two World Cup-bound teams were held to 0-0 draws on Thursday, while Peru captain Paolo Guerrero was cleared to play at the finals after winning a last-minute reprieve from his doping ban. Senegals preparations began with a limp stalemate away to Luxembourg although talisman Sadio Mane sat out the game, having only joined the squad this week after the Champions League final where he scored for Liverpool in their loss to Real Madrid. It was
Segunda B side Recreativo Huelva have made moves to sign Ghanaian midfielder Richard Boateng. His representative has confirmed there has been preliminary talks with Huelva but nothing concrete to report. Huelva must be prepared to fend off competition from Real Oviedo who are also keen on landing his services. The former Liberty Professionals youth team player had a stellar season at Melilla in Group IV of Segunda B. Boateng raked with 14 goals and won the league's best goal awar
Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana, Kwesi Apiah has reiterated that the international friendlies against World Cup bound nations, Japan and Iceland are important ahead of the AFCON qualifier against Kenya in September. The Black Stars will play Kenya in September for the second game in the AFCON qualifiers and Appiah insists the only games he can use to access his player ahead of the match are the two friendlies. Ghana beat Japan 2-0 in Yokohama with a number of
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