Ghana will face Mexico in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup on Sunday 25 November in Montevideo.The Black Maidens topped Group A on Tuesday after beating New Zealand 2-0 in the final match.They scored ten goals and conceded just one; making Augustine Adotey's side firm favourites for the title.Ghana have qualified for the last eight for the fourth consecutive time with their best performance in tournament history in 2012 when they finished in third place.As
Striker Bassira Toure scored a brace as Mali beat hosts Ghana 2-1 in the match day 2 of Group A on Tuesday at the Accra Sports Stadium.Toure found the back of the net in either half with substitute Elizabeth Addo scoring in between as Mali shocked the home team in front of their teeming fans.It was the hosts who started the game on the front foot dictating the pace in the early stages with stand-in captain Priscilla Okyere and Jane Ayiyiem giving the Mali defenders some anxious
Cameroon secured qualification to the semi-final of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations after beating Algeria 3-0 in Group A on Tuesday in Accra.The 2016 losing finalists made their intentions known early in the game with series of attacks in the vital area of the Algerians.Their early pressure eventually paid off in the 12th minute when Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene lashed on to a pass from Gaelle Enganamouit to score the opener.Algeria nearly got the equalizer three minutes later
The confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the rejection of the appeal filed by Zamalek’s president Mortada Mansour against its decision to ban him for a year.Mansour was handed a one-year ban from engaging in any kind of football related activities and was fined a sum of $40,000 over abusive statements he made against CAF officials last September.The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) received a letter from the CAF revealing that Mansour’s appeal was not even
Ghana coach Bashir Hayford feels her side were handed a raw deal by referee Letticia Viana from Eswatini in their 2-1 defeat to Mali on Tuesday in their Group B match of the 2018 Africa Cup of Nations.The former Ghana Premier League winning coach thought the 30-year-old was so harsh on his side and intimidated them.In the first half, the Ghana team felt they deserved at least a penalty after several hand ball situation inside the Mali box.''It was hectic match, it wasn't
The Black Maidens of Ghana finished top of group A at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after dispatching New Zealand in the final group game. Captain Abdulai Mukarama continued her exploits at the global showpiece after netting twice in the second half to secure victory for the Africans.Ghana, have been a delight to watch at the World Cup in Uruguay and began Tuesday night's game in a commanding manner, controlling the game right from the blast of the whistle.The team
Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah was joined by his captain Asamoah Gyan and deputy Andre Ayew at the Accra Sports Stadium to watch the Black Queens lose to Mali in the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations. Gyan and Ayew moved to the stadium after a meeting with Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House.This was a follow-up after meeting His Excellency ahead of the Ethiopia match in Addis Ababa.Ayew captained while Gyan was an unused substitute in the 2-0 win
Top-class Algerian referee Mehdi Abid Charef has been suspended indefinitely by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his mistakes in the first leg of the CAF Champions League.Charef awarded two dubious penalties to Al Ahly SC when they defeated Esperance 3-1 at the Borg El Arab stadium in Egypt weeks ago.A ruling by the CAF Disciplinary Board says there are corruption allegations against the 37 year-old center referee which violates article 82, 136 and 152 of the
Ghana's semi-final qualification quest suffered a jolt after a shock 1-0 defeat to Mali on Tuesday in the second Group A 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations match.The Black Queens were a seeking a second straight win to become the first team to reach the last four but that backfired.Mali, who lost their opening match to Cameroon, put up a brave fight to collect the points which sees the pool now thrown wide open.In the third minute, Portia Boakye delivered an in-swinger
Ghanaian coach Yusif Abubakar has been laid to rest on Tuesday following his sudden death earlier today.The reigning Ghana Premier League winning coach with Aduana Stars passed on at home, days after being treated for an illness.Abubakar was one of the experienced coaches in the country and has had stints with King Faisal, Hearts of Oak, Heart of Lions, Berekum Chelsea and Medeama.
With football being the number one passion of the nation, it is never surprising that issues surrounding it generate a lot of public interest and controversy. For example, the selection of a coach can turn a nation of football lovers and pundits into consultants. Between 1958 and 2014 (before firing Kwesi Appiah), we had 35 coaches.Between the year 2000 and the sacking of Kwesi Appiah in 2014, we had not less than 13 coaches. This roughly averages to a coach for every year. Of
Head coach of the Bayana Bayana of South Africa, Desiree Ellis says her side won't underestimate Equatorial Guinea ahead of their second game in group B of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations. South Africa head in the game after a huge win over defending champions Nigeria with Equatorial Guinea suffering a surprise thumping at the hands of Zambia on Sunday.Despite the 5-0 thrashing of Equatorial Guinea by Zambia, South Africa's coach Desiree Ellis believes it will
Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo will hold closed-door meeting with Black Stars players Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew today.Its unclear the agenda for Tuesday's meeting but sources say it will focus on strengthening the team's performance as the country aim to win the Africa Cup of Nations title in 36-years.It also been speculated in the local media that president will water down on the perceived captaincy row involving the two stars.Though Asamoah Gyan reacted angrily to
Kayserispor midfielder Bernard Mensah has stepped up preparations ahead of his side's meeting against Alanyaspor on Saturday.The 24-year-old is expected to feature for the side for the away trip this weekend.Mensah has had enough rest after the international break and returned to full scale training with the rest of the squad on Tuesday.The on loan Atletico Madrid midfielder has scored one goal in 12 appearances for the Turkish side.
The death of Yusif Abubakar on Tuesday has prompted an outpouring of tributes to the Ghanaian coach who managed top clubs including Hearts of Oak, Medeama and Aduana Stars in his career.Abubakar, who is the current coach of the Black Meteors, was confirmed dead at the Kwame Nkrumah University hospital on Tuesday after battling short illness.Tributes have poured in thick and fast for the departed veteran coach.Everyone @HeartsOfOakGH is saddened to hear of the passing of our former
Jonathan Mensah is delighted after winning the defender Defender of the Year award at Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew.Mensah was selected by his teammates as the club announced the annual team awards on Monday afternoon.The two-time World Cup veteran had a solid season, playing in 27 matches and the team only allowed 1.19 goals per game when he was on the field.Mensah helped the team to earn eight of its 10 shutouts over the season and was second in the squad in clearances
The Sports media in Ghana were left heartbroken on Tuesday morning after receiving news of the death of former coach of Premier League champions Aduana Stars, Yussif Abubakar. The coach of Ghana's national U-23 team, the Black Meteors passed on at the KNUST Hospital in Kumasi after a short illness."Yea, he was sick and we took him to hospital, they gave him treatment and we were directed to come home so he comes for periodical checks,'' Mohammed Mansuru, son
Following a meeting on Monday, the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has pleaded with Asante Kotoko to set a new date for the impending CAF Confederation Cup match against one its club, according to General Secretary Benjamin Balo.The Porcupine Warriors are billed to face the winners of the Cameroonian FA Cup between Edding Sports and Lion Blesse in the preliminary stages of Africa's second-tier club competition.Edding Sports and Lion Blesse will play the final on
Ghana U23 coach Yusif Abubakar who died on Tuesday after short illness will be buried this afternoon, his son has confirmed. The reigning Ghana Premier League winning coach with Aduana Stars passed on at home, days after being treated for an illness."Yea, he was sick and we took him to hospital, they gave him treatment and we were directed to come home so he comes for periodical checks,'' Mohammed Mansuru confirmed to Kumasi-based Fox 97.9FM''His condition
Ghana U23 coach Yusif Abubakar is reported dead after a short illness, GHANASoccernet.com understands. The former Ghana Premier League winning coach with Aduana Stars was taken ill and died after being rushed to the hospital.
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