South Africa became the first team from Group B to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations after hammering Equatorial Guinea 7-1 on Wednesday in Cape Coast.Striker Chrestinah Kgatlana, who was making her first start of the tournament netted a brace and an assist in the demolition exercise.The Bayana Bayana started well and under one minute, they won the first corner kick of the match and then the attack but Smeda with a weak after Jermaine SeoposenweCelestina
South Africa became the first team from Group B to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations after hammering Equatorial Guinea 7-1 on Wednesday in Cape Coast.Striker Chrestinah Kgatlana, who was making her first start of the tournament netted a brace and an assist in the demolition exercise.The Bayana Bayana started well and under one minute, they won the first corner kick of the match and then the attack but Smeda with a weak after Jermaine SeoposenweCelestina
The Black Stars B will fly out to Namibia tonight ahead of Saturday’s international friendly encounter against Namibia.Due to Asante Kotoko’s upcoming CAF Confederations Cup match later this month, all Porcupine Warriors players invited to join the Black Stars B camp were exempted from Black Stars B duties to enable them continue with their club’s preparations for the CAF Confederations Cup.As a result, coach Maxwell Konadu, called up new players in place of the Kotoko players
Mauritania qualified for its first major soccer tournament on Sunday when it beat Botswana to claim a place at next year’s African Cup of Nations.It was the second major surprise of qualifying after Madagascar sealed a spot at the African Cup for the first time last month.Mauritania, a country in northwest Africa covered almost completely by the Sahara desert, came from behind to beat Botswana 2-1 with two goals by forward Ismael Diakite.It means a nation that waited 17 years
Atletico Madrid have been handed a huge boost ahead of their Spanish La Liga clash against FC Barcelona following the return of several first-team players back into full scale training on Tuesday morning.Stefan Savic, Lucas Hernandez and Diego Costa all joined the group session whilst Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez were the only two senior players to work alone separately from the group.Rodri and Thomas Partey both enjoyed days off after their international commitments, however, Antoine
Defending champions Nigeria revived their 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations campaign with an easy 4-0 win over Zambia on Wednesday in Cape Coast.The Super Falcons lost their opening match to South Africa and were facing an ignominious elimination from the tournament.And so they tackled the match by the scruff of the neck.They made a bright start moving forward and operating from the left flank with Francisca Ordega in-charge but Lushome Mweemba's clearance came off Desire Oparanozie
Sports Director of FC Nordsjaelland Carsten Jensen has hinted that midfielder Godsway Donyoh's future may not be at Right to Dream Park despite extending his contract last month.The 24-year-old midfielder extended his contract with the Wild Tigers until the summer of 2021.Donyoh, who has scored 7 goals in 12 games in the Danish SuperLiga for Kasper Hjulmand's in the ongoing season, has been heavily linked with to a summer move to English side Everton.Carsten pointed out
Former Ghana captain Kofi Pare has urged the Black Stars to show commitment if they are to end the nation's 36-year trophy drought.The West African giants last tasted glory in the Africa Cup of Nation in 1983 when defied all odds to beat host nation Libya 7-6 on penalty shootout.Since winning its fourth AFCON title in 1982, Ghana has struggled to refresh its trophy cabinet with another trophy.The quest to clinch a fifth trophy has proven elusive despite making it to the semi-finals
Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) President, Kudjoe Fianoo has expressed his disappointment in the Black Queens 2-1 loss to Mali in the ongoing Africa Women's Cup of Nations.The Queens were hoping to seal a place in the semifinal stage of the competition after beating Algeria 1-0 in the opening fixture last Saturday.However, their hopes turned sour on Tuesday after losing 2-1 to Les Aiglonnes Mali on matchday 2 which has thrown their qualification chance into danger.Coach
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has stated emphatically that the Black Queens will face an uphill task in overcoming Cameroon in the final Group A of the ongoing Africa Women's Cup of Nations.The Queens are now facing early elimination from the competition after they were defeated 2-1 by Mali in the second round of matches on Tuesday.The team will have to pick maximum points when they play the already-qualified Indomitable Lioness of Cameroon at the Accra Sports Stadium
Former President of the United States Barack Obama has chosen ex-Ghana midfielder King Osei Gyan to be part of his Leaders Africa programme to hone the talent of emerging leaders on the continent.Gyan has now gone from a modest background in in the poor neighbourhood of Nima in Accra to be recognised by President Obama as one of the few, emerging leaders in Africa. The path from one to the other went through the Right to Dream Academy.A few days ago the Barack Obama’s Foundation
Black Queens coach Bashir Hayford has refused to blame goalkeeper Patricia Mantey for her costly mistakes in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Mali at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations.Mantey fouled striker Bassira Toure inside the box for a penalty which was converted by the latter for the opener.The Immigration Ladies shot-stopper spilled an innocuous free-kick which was connected home from close range by Toure.But Hayford says the group must take responsibility for the bitter result
Former coach of Nigeria's national women's team Godwin Izilien has called for the sacking of current Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby following a disappointing start to the ongoing 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Super Falcons were beaten 1-0 by South Africa in their opening group B game in Cape Coast last Sunday.Nigeria will play their second Group B game later today when they tackle Zambia, but Izilien wants to see the Swedish manager gotten
Ghanaian midfielder Enock Kwakwa has joined Swedish second tier side Jonkopings Sodra on a free transfer.The 24-year-old, who is a graduate for the trailblazing football academy Right to Dream in Ghana, signed a three-year contract with the club on Tuesday night.The midfielder moves from rival side Falkenberg FF where he played 22 out of 30 matches in 2018.He will stay with Sodra until December 2021."We're excited to have Enock here," said Jonkopings Sodra coach
President of Division One League side Phar Nana, Yaw Amponsah has made a financial promise to the Black Queens ahead of their crucial Group A clash against Cameroon in the ongoing Africa Women's Cup of Nations. The Queens are on the verge of exiting the biennial tournament following a 2-1 defeat to Mali on matchday two of the competition on Tuesday.Coach Bashir Hayford's charges will need to record a huge win when they square off against the already-qualified Indomitable
Dreams FC Executive Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku will run for the Ghana FA presidency, close associate Charles Kwadwo Ntim has revealed. Ntim, who is the owner of Techiman City Football Club told Accra radio station Asempa FM on Tuesday that the former Ghana FA Executive member will view for the top position when nominations are opened next year.While Kurt Okraku has remained coy on his reported interest in the job, his close associate has confirmed he will stand for election in what
The Ashanti Region Schools and Colleges Federation Disciplinary Committee has a raft of protest cases to deal with for year's football competition.The Committee is chaired by the Headmaster of Islamic Senior High School.According to reports, 20 protest cases have been filed contesting the eligibility of some players.The protests are centered on falsified index numbers, impersonation, concerns about non competitive matches and many others.The ruling will be out on Thursday and
Black Queens winger Sherifatu Sumaila says the team will bounce back after the defeat to Mali in match day 2 of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations. Ghana lost to the female Eagles 2-1 putting their qualifications chances at a risk.But the LA Galaxy Orange player has called on Ghanaians to avoid blame games and look forward to the next game against Cameroon."Let us try to AVOID the BLAME game and look forward to the Task Ahead. It’s not over until it’s over. We might
Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko, George Amoako says his outfit will benefit financially if they are handed a walkover against their yet-to-be-named Cameroonian opponents in the preliminary stage of the CAF Confederation Cup following uncertainty surrounding the two-legged encounter.Asante Kotok are expected to engage the winners of the Cameroonian FA Cup between Edding Sports and Lion Blesse in the preliminary stages of CAF Confederation Cup.Edding Sports and Lion Blesse
Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko, George Amoako says his outfit will benefit financially if they are handed a walkover against their yet-to-be-named Cameroonian opponents in the preliminary stage of the CAF Confederation Cup following uncertainty surrounding the two-legged encounter.Asante Kotok are expected to engage the winners of the Cameroonian FA Cup between Edding Sports and Lion Blesse in the preliminary stages of CAF Confederation Cup.Edding Sports and Lion Blesse
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