Ghana's female U-17 team are almost through to the quarter finals of the FIFA U-17 after thumping Finland 3-1 in the second group game. Milot Pokua, Abdulai Mukarama and Grace Animah scored for the Africans as they edge close to another knockout stage.Milot Pokua, who started ahead of the injured Fuseina Mumuni repaid the faith reposed his her by coach Evans Adotey by taking advantage of a mistake in the box of Finland to slot home for Ghana.The Black Maidens continued to
Kenya’s Football Federation (FKF) has failed in its bid to be reinstated to the 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after losing its appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).Kenya had filed an appeal to CAS after they were excluded from Ghana 2018 following a successful appeal by Equatorial Guinea.On 18 October, Equatorial Guinea were banned for using an ineligible player in qualifying, with Kenya replacing them at Ghana 2018.But a Confederation of African Football
FIFA referee Lidya Tafesse Abebe has been appointed to officiate the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations opening fixture between Ghana and Algeria.The Black Queens will open the tournament against their Algerian counterparts at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday November 17, 2018.The Ethiopian referee will be assisted on line one by Queency Victoire (Mauritius) and Mary Wanjiru (Kenya) on line two Maria Rivet (Mauritius) as the Fourth Official.Background of referee Tafesse
Former Ghana U17 midfielder Seth Ablade has been appointed as head coach of Finnish side FC Jazz.The 35-year-old has been named as a replacement for Olli Orvasto who has had two unsuccessful seasons at the club.The Teshie-native says he is ready for the task ahead after honing his coaching skills at the juvenile side.“I am really happy for this opportunity. Moreover, I am glad that I have gotten the chance to become the club’s head coach,” Ablade told the club’s website“I
Trabzonspor are not interested in signing Ghanaian forward Caleb Ekuban on a permanent basis.The Leeds United loanee has failed to impress the club since joining in the summer.The 24-year-old has managed just 7 appearances for the Turkish side to make a permanent deal untenable.According to Fanatik, Trabzonspor will not exercise their option to make the deal permament after being left unimpressed with his performance so far.Trabzonspor will wait till the end of the season to evaluate
Asante Kotoko talisman Sogne Yacouba has set his sights on helping the club make an impact in their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.Yacouba has been in his native of Burkina Faso for the last two weeks, where it is believed he was sorting out some family issues.The 26-year-old hitman will rejoin his teammates in training today as they continue preparations for the CAF Confederations Cup.In an interview with Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM, Yacouba discloses the reason why he left the club’s
Medeama SC goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi has revealed his desire to join Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak. The former Asante Kotoko shot-stopper says it will be a dream to joining the Phobians, insisting it has been his goal to keep for Ghana's two most glamorous clubs.“I have to wear the rainbow jersey before I quit keeping in the local League, even though I have played for Kumasi Asante Kotoko which is a rival to the club I dream of in the past,” he told Sportsnewsgh.com.“Playing
Minister of Youth and Sports Hon. Isaac Asiamah and the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association have urge the Black Queens to make the nation proud by clinching the CAF Africa Women's Cup of Nations, which commences on Saturday.The Normalisation Committee and the Sports Ministry visited the Black Queens' camp on Thursday ahead of the biennial women's competition, and they both implored the team to set sights on the trophy.President of the Normalisation
Asante Kotoko forward Sogne Yacouba will join his teammates today after leaving Burkina Faso in the early hours of Friday morning. The in-form striker has been in his native of Burkina Faso for the last two weeks, where it is believed he was sorting out some family issues.The 26 year old is set to rejoin the club as they continue preparations for the CAF Confederations Cup, which will begin in a fortnight time.Asante Kotoko will host the winner of the Cameroonian cup match between
Communications Director of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Elvis Adjei Baah says his outfit has done its part in ensuring that the three national teams who will be involved in games this weekend finish with a flourish. The Black Maidens will play Finland in the second game of the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday before the Black Queens pick up the baton on Saturday when they open their 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations campaign against Algeria.The Black Stars meanwhile
Ghana's female U-17 team, the Black Maidens are poised on making it two wins in two games after wrapping up preparations ahead of the game against Finland at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.The Black Maidens had a perfect start to the World Cup after white-washing hosts Uruguay 5-0 on the opening day.A win against Finland will ensure they are through to the quarter finals of the competition. Coach Evans Adotey had his players go through some drills and ball joggling exercises.Captain
Asante Kotoko chalked another feat on this week as they showcased the best of the club to the world at the Soccerex Football Business Convention in Miami in the United States of America (USA).The two-day event started on Thursday at the Marlins Park Baseball Stadium with thousands of clubs and football stakeholders across the world in attendance.Soccerex USA 2018 is geared towards providing two days of unrivaled commercial, networking and learning opportunities for thousands of
Asante Kotoko chalked another feat on this week as they showcased the best of the club to the world at the Soccerex Football Business Convention in Miami in the United States of America (USA).The two-day event started on Thursday at the Marlins Park Baseball Stadium with thousands of clubs and football stakeholders across the world in attendance.Soccerex USA 2018 is geared towards providing two days of unrivaled commercial, networking and learning opportunities for thousands of
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko are set to play Togolese side Koroki Tchamba Metete in a friendly at the Babayara Stadium on Sunday. The Porcupine Warriors will use the game as part of preparations for the CAF Confederations Cup which begins in a fortnight time.Kotoko have been engaged in intensive training routines, and spent the last ten days in Takoradi where they played a friendly with inform Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC.The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by
Asante Kotoko defender Emmanuel Agyeman Badu has allayed concerns over the injury he suffered in the friendly match against Medeama SC on Wednesday. The silky guardsman suffered a concussion after he was elbowed in the first half by a Medeama player in an off-the-ball incident, as the Porcupine Warriors drew 1-1 with the Tarkwa-based club in a friendly at the Essipong Stadium.The youngster received treatment from the team's medics after the incident, but lost consciousness
Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has donated assorted items to the Black Queens ahead of their opening fixture against Algeria in the 2018 Africa Women's Nations Cup.The Ghana Olympic Committee Board led by its President on Thursday visited Team Ghana at training and encouraged them to be focused to win the 11th African Women’s Cup which is set to kick-off on Saturday November 17, 2018.Among those in the team of the GOC were Communications Director Charles Osei Asibey, Deputy
Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has donated assorted items to the Black Queens ahead of their opening fixture against Algeria in the 2018 Africa Women's Nations Cup.The Ghana Olympic Committee Board led by its President on Thursday visited Team Ghana at training and encouraged them to be focused to win the 11th African Women’s Cup which is set to kick-off on Saturday November 17, 2018.Among those in the team of the GOC were Communications Director Charles Osei Asibey, Deputy
Budding Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Halik Hudu made won his second title in Sweden as he helped Hammarby IF clinch the Swedish U21 Championship. Hudu, who joined Hammarby IF from Ghana Premier League side Inter Allies, featured prominently for the side's U19 as they won the title in October.The 18-year-old captured the centre stage again when he played a key role in the U19 flourishing campaign by hitting the back of the net in the 2-0 win over BK Hacken on the final day of
Head coach of the Black Maidens Evans Adotey has underlined their determination to qualify from the group stage of the 2018 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup when they come up against Finland on Friday, November 16.The Maidens will engage their Finnish counterparts in their second group stage match scheduled for the Estadio Charrua in Montevideo.Ghana’s U17 female team were the highest scorers on the opening round of group matches after putting five goals past host nation Uruguay
Ghana and Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has conceded that he has not reached his best level since returning from a knee injury he sustained in April.The flying winger suffered a knee injury towards the tail end of last season and consequently missed chunk of the Magpies pre-season training.The 26-year-old has made only seven appearances this campaign, including one start and lasted 196 minutes on the field after falling down the pecking order behind Matt Ritchie and Kenedy.The
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