Former Hearts of Oak striker Mahatma Otoo has suffered an injury set back at Turkish side Balikerispor and will be out of action for three weeks. Otoo limped off in the 30th minute of Balikerispor's 1-0 defeat to Altidornu on Sunday.The forward, who was having a good game felt a sharp pain in his right thigh and had to be replaced by Mehmet Boztepe.Following scans and tests on the injury he picked, it was revealed the striker outstretched a muscle in his thigh and will only
Ghana's national U-20 team, the Black Satellites completed their first training session in Niger on Tuesday after arriving in the country on Monday. Coach Jimmy Cobblah trained with his entire squad except FC Midtjylland midfielder Michael Baidoo, who is reported ill after their arrival in Niamey.Meanwhile, nineteen players including Kudus Mohammed, Ibrahim Sadiq and goalkeeper Dan Lad Ibrahim all participated in training.The Black Satellites will play the U-20 side of Niger
Ghana's national U-20 team, the Black Satellites completed their first training session in Niger on Tuesday after arriving in the country on Monday. Coach Jimmy Cobblah trained with his entire squad with the exception of FC Midtjylland midfielder Michael Baidoo, who is reported ill after their arrival in Niamey.Meanwhile, nineteen players including Kudus Mohammed, Ibrahim Sadiq and goalkeeper Dan Lad Ibrahim all participated in training.The team is in its final phase of preparations
Kevin-Prince Boateng has been included in Barcelona's squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash against Sevilla just a few hours after the Ghanaian signed for the club. The 31-year-old has been added to the squad for the first leg of the quarter-final match after impressing in his first training on Tuesday night.And according to reports in Spain, he could make his debut by starting up front alongside Suarez and Malcolm with Messi and Dembele not making the trip.????
Former Asante Kotoko chairman, Simms Kofi Mensah, has died on Tuesday.According to local reports, the veteran sports administrator passed on following a short illness.Mensah, an electrical engineer by profession, was chairman of the Porcupine Warriors from 1979 to 1981, with former President Kufuor, as Board Chairman.He led the team to finals of the African Champions League which they lost to Egyptian giants Al Ahly.The following year Yaw Bawuah took over as chairman and won the
From Las Palmas to Eintracht Frankfurt to Sassuolo, few would have predicted a move to a big club for Kevin-Prince Boateng especially at age 31. However, against all odds, Barcelona has surprisingly signed Boateng on loan from Italian club Sassuolo till the end of the season with an option to buy for 8 million Euros.The Blaugrana had three requirements for a new forward: La Liga experience, cheap and willing to sit on the bench. Boateng ticks all three boxes. Boateng, who plays
Defender Lamine Moro is auditioning for a contract at Tanzanian giants Simba FC.Moro is available on a free transfer after leaving Zambian side Buildcon FC.The 24-year-old is seeking to join countrymen James Kotei and Nicholas Gyan to have been key for the club.Simba are in the CAF Champions League.
Former Ghana U20 captain Joseph Owusu Bempah has completed a move to Serbia top tier side FK Proleter Novi Sad GHANASoccernet.com can confirm.The right defender joined FK Proleter following a stellar campaign in the second tier with FK Sloboda Uzice where he made 14 appearances since joining in August, 2018Bempah left Ghana in 2016 to Serbia joining FK Vovojdina, after more than a year, he moved to Mexico to join Murcielagos in December 2017.The 23 year-old returned to Serbia after
Ghana defender John Boye will miss FC Metz French Cup clash against AS Monaco on Tuesday.Metz will aim to cause an upset in the Cup when they travel to the Stade Louis II to engage the struggling Ligue 1 side.But Frédéric Antonetti’s side will have to manage that without key defender John Boye who will be rested for the game after playing yet another full throttle over the weekend in the shock 2-1 defeat against Clermont.The former Rennes centre-back will be replaced with Jonathan
Midfielder Isaac Cofie says he will remain at Spanish second-tier side Sporting Gijon despite struggling for regular game time. The 27-year-old has been tipped to leave during the January transfer window but head coach Jose Alberto Lopez has dispelled that. Speaking ahead of their match against Alcorcon, he said: "I have everyone. "It is true that there are players who, now in a competition, will have it more difficult." Cofie has made 13 appearances and scored one
Barcelona technical secretary Eric Abidal has revealed the Catalan giants made a shock move for Kevin-Prince Boateng because of his personality and experience. Boateng has been snapped up on a season-long loan move from Sassuolo with an option to buy in the summer. The transfer has hogged the headlines maybe because of the player’s age and fitness issues. But Abidal explained: ''We are happy to have signed him''We were looking for an experienced player who
AshantiGold midfielder James Akaminko hopes the club will win more trophies after beating Liberty Professionals to win the maiden edition of the Betway Cup. ''I thank God for my first trophy as a player of AshGold SC and also helped me to win the Man of Match in our first game played against Liberty which ended 2-1 in favour of Ashgold,'' he told Sportsnewsgh.com''It is always a great feeling for me as how I'm progressing in my football career
Asamoah Gyan's Baby Jet Airlines is expected to start operations next month (February). The Ghana captain secured the license in 2018 but could not obtain an Air Operator Certificate to start work.Baby Jet Airlines might not have convinced authorities enough in the areas of business operation manuals, aircraft acquisition, crew and management information."This year, we are looking at new operational areas that will bring in more customers or tourists, so, we are linking
Fenerbahce legend Ridvan Dilmen has surprisingly told the Turkish Super Lig not to sign Ghana star Andre Ayew on a permanent basis. On-loan Ayew has been a talisman for the club and has scored four goals in 16 league appearances.But Dilmen is critical about the performance of the Swansea City-owned player.He has warned the top hierarchy not to retain him when his loan deal expires at the end of the season.He told Turkish Television station NTV: ''Ali Koc and Ersun Yanal
Ghana striker Kevin-Prince Boateng comppleted his move to Barcelona on Tuesday afternoon after sealing his loan move from Italian side Sassuolo.Please watch the video below of the skills of Boateng when he playing in the Bundesliga.?
Midfielder Ebenezer Ofori is delighted to return to Major League Soccer New York City FC for the 2019 season on loan. The Ghana international is on a season-long loan from German Bundesliga side Stuttgart.Ofori wants to improve the 28 MLS appearances he made for the Boys in Blue in 2018.He also scored one goal for the club in a 4-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in April."I'm super excited to come back to New York City FC for another season,'' said Ofori.''I
New York City FC have re-signed Ghana midfielder Ebenezer Ofori on a season-long loan from VfB Stuttgart for a second time. But Major League Soccer side have an option to buy at the end of 2019 season which starts in March.Ofori made 28 MLS appearances for the Boys in Blue in 2018, scoring his first goal for the Club in a 4-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in April.NYCFC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said of the midfielder: “We’re really excited to bring Ebenezer back to New
Barcelona fans are being trolled on social media for signing a Cristiano Ronaldo super fan Kevin Prince Boateng.The 31 year old Ghanaian forward joined Barcelona on a six month loan deal from Italian series A side Sassuolo on Monday evening.Despite his shocking move to Barcelona, fans of Cristiano Ronaldo reminded the Catalans of where Boateng’s allegiance lie.A series of twitter post from the ex-AC Milan revealed Boateng is a super fan of Ronaldo and won’t heaistate to choose
Founded in 1999, the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana has provided talented boys and girls with the chance to fulfil their potential.In the mini-documentary below, founder of the academy Tom Vernon reveals how his commitment to developing role-models for African players is bearing fruit.
Striker Kwabena Owusu’s tenth minute strike grabbed the points for third-tier side Salamanca CF in their 1-0 win over Ponferradina on Sunday.The Ghana U23 international connected home from inside the box after his initial header was blocked.Owusu has now scored nine goals in 13 league appearances.But the 23-year-old was replaced four minutes into the second half. Os dejamos el gol de @OwusuKwabena97 para darle la victoria al @SalamancaCFUDS frente a la @SDP_1922 en el
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