Head Coach of the Teranga Lions of Senegal, Aliou Cisse wants improved performance from Liverpool star Sadio Mane if the West Africans are to overcome the final hurdle in their group when they come up against Colombia. Sadio Mane has not been at his sizzling best at the FIFA World Cup despite Senegal on second position, same points as leaders Japan whom they drew 2-2 with on Sunday.With the West Africans needing just a point to progress to the Round of 16, where they could be facing

Senegal and Napoli defender Khalidou Koulibaly says the whole continent will be behind the Teranga Lions when they face Colombia in the final round of games in group H with a place in the round of 16 at stake. The West Africans remain the only country from the continent with a chance of progressing at the mundial, after Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and Tunisia were all eliminated from the competition.Senegal are joint top in Group H with Japan, both with four points but face a tricky

Switzerland secured safe passage to the knockout stages despite being held to a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica.Costa Rica, going into this game the only side not to have scored in Russia so far this summer, started with a spring in their step, with Yann Sommer impressing to keep Joel Campbell and Celso Borges out before Daniel Colindres struck the bar, all inside the opening ten minutes.Sunderland’s Bryan Oviedo also tried his luck, but it was the Swiss who opened the scoring.After

Brazil are into the knockout rounds of the World Cup after Paulinho and Thiago Silva scored to secure a 2-0 win over Serbia in Moscow on Wednesday night.Former Tottenham midfielder Paulinho struck in the first half after being set up by his current Barcelona teammate Philippe Coutinho, before Silva headed in a Neymar corner in the second half to ensure Brazil topped Group E and will now play Mexico in the round of 16.Just a few hours before the match at Spartak Moscow’s Stadium,

Sweden and Mexico both qualified for the round of 16 at the World Cup after the Swedes won 3-0 in their Group F match on Wednesday.Having dominated the first half, Sweden went ahead with a fortuitous goal in the 51st minute when Viktor Claesson completely mis-kicked his shot but the ball flew straight to Ludwig Augustinsson who fired past Guillermo Ochoa.The Swedes extended their lead in the 62nd minute when Andreas Granqvist fired home a penalty after the referee ruled that Marcus

Holders Germany sensationally crashed out of the first round of the World Cup for the first time since 1938 after losing 2-0 to South Korea, with VAR used to award two injury-time goals.Joachim Low's side went into the game needing to match or better Sweden's result against Mexico, but they failed to break down Korea's dogged resistance and were undone at the last as Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min netted, while the Scandinavians romped to a 3-0 victory.If World

Division One League side Accra Lions FC have registered another international transfer success after shipping midfielder Kaya Makosso to Brazilian side  Batatais FC.A club statement read: ''Accra Lions Football Club are proud to confirm the transfer of our striker Kaya Makosso to Brazilian professional side Batatais FC. The 19-year-old Congolese will join the São Paulo state club with immediate effect. We wish him luck in this new stage of his career.''Makosso

Greek club Panathinaikos have finally settled the last installments of arrears owed Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien. The former Ghana international has now withdrawn the case from the EPA Arbitration Court and any legal disputes between him and the club has been cancelled.Michael Essen was also paid the last instalment that Panathinaikos owed to him and, as he made known, the EPO withdrew his request to impose penalties on the clover.Panathaniakos could have suffered points

Ghanaian forward Abu Danladi has been ruled out of Minnesota United's clash against FC Dallas on Friday night through injury.The 22-year-old joins a tall list of players who are in the treatment room.The Ghana is yet to recover from a left leg injury, which forces him out of the clash at the TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.United will seek to bounce back after dropping  back-to-back games, including a stoppage-time defeat to the Colorado Rapids. 

Bankroller of Tema Youth Wilfred Osei Kweku Palmer has joined the masses in calling the government to reconsider their decision to establish a new football administration - claiming that government's move has created bad perception about the football people.All football related activities have been halted after undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposed the rot in football in the country through the premiering of his latest investigative work titled 'Number 12'.It's

Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has stepped up exercises to get him fully fit ahead of the English Premier League opener against Tottenham Hotrspurs. The Ghanaian forward missed the final six games of the season due to a recurring injury which has troubled him in the past three seasons.Atsu has hit the gym for rigorous exercises and wants to be ready before the start of the 2018/19 season.The 26 year old had a surgery at the end of last season before returning to his native

Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu believes Croatia or Belgium hold the aces to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia.The Udinese star says the two European teams have proven their credentials and could nick the ultimate crown.Both teams have impressed heavily in the ongoing global showpiece, to win several admirers.Croatia dispatched South American giants Argentina 3-0 while Belgium have also been in cruise control in group G beating Panama and Tunisia.And Badu, who has been left

Former Hearts striker Cosmos Dauda claims the tagging of home grown talents as 'local players' have affected the image of home-based players.Dauda, 24, insists Ghanaian journalists have contributed to the growing spate of exodus of players due to the stigma.The former Might Jets striker insists the confidence of home-grown talents have waned drastically due to the unfortunate tagging.“Sports journalists call us local players and this has really dented our image. They

Leading Ghanaian pastor Revered Owusu Bempah insists former Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi is not corrupt and claims investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas did a poor job following his latest piece which has brought football on its knees.Listen to the interview on Accra-based Okay FM. ?

Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila has completed his medical at Red Star Belgrade to pave way for his move to the Serbian giants.The 25-year-old is effectively a player of the former UEFA Champions League winners after completing formalities.GHANAsoccernet.com brings you exclusive images from the medical which took place in Belgrade on Wednesday.  

Rashid Sumaila has all but completed his Red Star Belgrade transfer after he underwent a medical in Belgrade on Wednesday, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. The Ghana star had a medical at the club after he arrived in the European country on Tuesday morning.The 25-year-old is effectively a player of the former UEFA Champions League winners after completing formalities.The Serbian giants are expected to announce the addition of the Ghanaian to the squad on Wednesday.The defender is

Austrian second division side SV Rieds are keen on signing former WAFA defender Kennedy Boateng on permant basis after impressing on loan. The Ghanaian footballer joined Ried on loan from LASK Linz has been outstanding for the club, playing 33 games and scoring three times in the 2017/18 season.Following his incredible displays with SV Ried, manager of the Club Shiemer says the club will strive to keep him."There will be talks with the LASK in the coming days. I hope that

Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris has signed a four-year permanent contract with Portuguese giants FC Porto.The 26-year-old has completed the switch after a blistering loan spell at the club.He joins the Estádio do Dragão outfit from French Lique 2 side Lorient.The Ghana star spent six-months on loan at the Dragao where he made five appearances.Waris, capped 22 times by Ghana is just one of few Ghanaian stars to play for a high-profile European team.The former Right to Dream Academy

Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, is hopeful that Ghana will soon play the FIFA world cup. He is quite disappointed that Ghana failed to qualify for the 2018 football world cup, but he is very confident that the country will again be a part of this tournament in the future editions.And while you can always try out free play pokies or bet on your favourite matches in the World Cup to win big, for African nations like Ghana, being able to take part in the World Cup is a dream that

Former Hearts of Oak striker Cosmos Dauda has debunked reports that he has signed for Jordanian side Al Faisaly - claiming that he is under observation at the club.Dauda is reported to have penned a two-year deal with the most successful Jordanian Premier League side after the club released images on its social media handles.However, the 24-year-old has refuted signing a contract, claiming he is still under observation at the club."I am speaking to you from Jordan got here