Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko will face Kenyan side Kariobangi Sharks in the 1/16th stage of the CAF Confederations Cup.Kariobangi Sharks defeated Arta Solar 7 of Djibouti 3-0 to record a 9-1 aggregate scoreline, which has seen them progress to the next stage to play the two times African champions.Asante Kotoko had a walk-over form the preliminary stages after thew Cameroonian Football Federation failed to provide a representative on time.The first leg of the tie between Kariobangi
Asante Kotoko thumped Tema based side Inter Allies 3-0 in a friendly encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, as part of preparations for their CAF Confederations Cup campaign. Captain Amos Frimpong opened the scoring from the spot after Inter Allies defender Desmond Abugah handled the ball in the box.Guinean imports Naby Laye Keita doubled the lead after pouncing on a lose ball following a defensive error from Inter Allies to slot home for the Porcupine Warriors.Former
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are set to sign sponsorship agreement with Star Life Assurance.As part of the deal, all players of the Accra-based giants being insured by the firm.A source close to Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM indicated that the insurance company will also provide a training pitch for the club at their Pobiman training complex."The deal is almost done and the pitch they will build for us will be named after Star Life Assurance Company.""They
Public Relations Officer of Ghana Premier League champions, Aduana Stars, Evans Oppong has disclosed that the club will name a new head coach before the end of December.The Dormaa based club have been without a substantive head coach since the departure of Japanese American trainer Kenichi Yatsuahashi.Aduana Stars broke camp following their disastrous campaign in the group stages of the CAF Confederations Cup.However, with reports of an imminent of football in the country, the
Aduana Stars right back Caleb Amanakwa has revealed players of the Ghana Premier League champions have not been paid for four months. According to the former WAFA defender, he depends on his father for a living due to the abrupt halt of the domestic championship.“We are without salary for four months now,” Amankwah told Nhyira FM.”I now depend on my father for a living. We the players of Aduana Stars don’t know when we are reporting to camp.”Players of the two times Ghanaian
Ghanaian goalkeeper Daniel Agyei's Ethiopian side Jimma Abba Jifar will face record African champions Al Ahly in the 1/16th stage of the CAF Champions League after eliminating ASAS Djibouti Telecom. The Ethiopian side, Aba Jifar, who are making their continental debut, could only draw 2-2 against Telecom in the return leg of the Champions League tie played out at the Addis Ababa Stadium on 4th of December.The Ethiopians took a 3-1 lead from the first leg but it was the away
Head coach of Tanzanian giants Simba FC, Patrick Aussems has praised Ghanaian midfielder James Kotei in their 4-0 win over Mbabane Swallows in the CAF Champions League.Simba FC traveled to Swaziland to beat Swallows 4-0 and record a 8-1 aggregate scoreline to progress to the next stage of the competition.James Kotei played a key role in the heart of midfield for his side earning some plaudits from the Belgian tactician.“I said that we won’t come here to defend and protect the
Ghanaian forward Derrick Sasraku registered his name on the scoresheet for Club Africain as they defeated Rwandan side Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC in the CAF Champions League on Tuesday. Tunisia forward Bilel Khefifi fetched the opener for Club Africain on the 14th minute after largely dominating the early stages of the game but Muhadjir Hakizimana pulled parity for the visitors on the 28th minute via penalty.But the Tunisian giants restored their lead on the 64th minute
Ghanaian midfielder Seidu Yahaya has been named in Belarusian Team of the Season after fabolous campaign for giants Dinamo Minsk.The 28-year-old was named among the best 11 players of the season at the traditional closing ceremony of the football season “Star Ball 2018” which took place at the Prime Hall in Belarus on Monday night. The highly-rated Ghanaian midfielder joined Dinamo Minsk on a free transfer last year, helping the side to finish third on Premier League table.The
Former Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes Chelsea could lose sought after youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi to his ex-employers if his playing situation does not improve.Hudson-Odoi has been subject to a move away from the Stamford Bridge after growing frustration over his playing time under manager Maurizio Sarri despite being touted as the 'next big thing' in world football.Bayern Munich have been named as potential suitors to the teenage as he continues to
Melissa Satta says he is not bothered about not being recognized for her job but rather married to football star Kevin-Prince Boateng.Satta, who is a television personality and model is married to the Sassuolo star.The Italian model says she is not worried about being recognised for being the wife of Boateng rather than her job."If it annoys me to be called Miss Boateng? It does not bother me, I'm very calm: if people recognize me for my job I'm fine but if I am recognized
Christian Atsu is expected to start for Newcastle United against Everton in the English Premier League tonight due to the absence of Matt Ritchie.Ritchie is suspended for the clash at Goodison Park after picking five accumulated yellow cards.Manager Rafa Benitez must shuffle his cards due to the unavailability of Matt Ritchie.The Spaniard must choose between Christian Atsu or Jacob Murphy for the match but appears he will prefer the Ghanaian.Atsu has been mainly used as a second
CSKA Sofia wideman Edwin Gyasi was subjected to vile racist abuse from Slavia Sofia goalkeeper Georgi Petkov branding the Ghanaian ""f***ing black monkey during the meeting of the two rivals on Sunday.The sickening incident is being investigated by the Bulgarian Football Union.CSKA have petitioned authorities to sanction the goalkeeper over the incident.The Ghanaian has alleged the reserve goalkeeper branded him "F * cking black monkey" which infuriated the
Ghana winger Frank Acheampong has expressed excitement over his impressive season at Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda. The former RSC Anderlecht wideman scored 17 goals in 26 games in the just ended Chinese Super League season to keep his side from getting relegated.Following his magnificent season in China, the forward says he is happy with his performance."We the effort we put in and by Gods grace everything went as we expected and i am happy for a remarkable season,"
Middlesbrough considering a move to bring back Albert Adomah to the club in the winter transfer window, The Northern Echo reports. The 30-year-old is on cloud nine at Aston Villa where he has made 10 starts and five substitute appearances in the Championship so far.The Ghana international is being linked with a return to the club where he made his mark after a three-year spell, before falling out with Aitor Karanka saw him move to Villa.Boro manager Tony Pulis is reported
Ghana midfielder Latif Blessing has disclosed that he nearly ventured into taxi driving following a failed move to Asante Kotoko.Blessing, 21, is rated as one of the best forwards to have ever graced the Ghana Premier League.The former Liberty Professionals ace, who emerged as the top goal scorer in the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League season, has been impressive since joining MLS side Los Angeles."I went to Kotoko for justify after someone recommended me to them," he said."For
Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan has disclosed that Sassuolo were shocked by their defeat to serie A returnees Parma a fortnight ago. Sassuolo have a had a good start to the season but were stunned by Parma on Match Day 13 after suffering a 2-1 defeat at Stadio Ennio Tardini.The Nerovredi sit eighth on the serie A table after a 0-0 draw with Udinese on Sunday and after the game Duncan reveled the loss to Parma gingered them for the clash with the Zebras."I think it was a good
Deportivo Alaves midfielder Mubarak Wakaso is a booking away from picking up a one game suspension ahead of Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash against Girona.The hard-tackling enforcer is on a tightrope ahead of the much-anticipated clash after picking up four yellow cards so far in the Spanish top flight league.Wakaso escaped a booking in the side's goalless draw with Sevilla over the weekend but could face a sanction if he picks up a yellow card in the Girona game - which
Holstein Kiel striker Kingsley Schindler has paid credit to his teammates for their surge in form in the German second-tier.The 25-year-old Hamburg born of Ghanaian descent is also experiencing a rich vein of scoring form.He has netted in each of the club's last four matches including the brace in the 4-4 draw at Paderborn last month.Holstein Kiel are now on a four-match winning streak and in sixth place on the table after 15 appearances.''Our strength is the collective.
FC Dallas striker Francis Atuahene will be giving back to his childhood neigbourhood of Techiman following his return from the United States. Atuahene, who is currently on loan at Oklahoma City Energy makes a return to the country of his birth after three years.It’s been nearly a year since Francis gave that unforgettable speech at the 2018 MLS SuperDraft in Philadelphia where he shared his path that started as a kid in the town of Techiman, Ghana to professional athlete.Atuahene
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