Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Mark Noonan has expressed his gratitude to their supporters following his shock exit from the club.The football marketing expert, who was on the verge of restructuring the club into a global football brand refused to return to the country after a reported falling out with the club owner, Togbe Afede XIV.The two are said not to have agreed on the policy direction of the club as the needed investment was not being made in the areas he thinks
A Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation led by ex-Tanzanian Football Federation President Leodegar Tenga met the family of the late KFF Lower Eastern Chairman Hussein Swaleh at Football Kenya Federation (FKF) House, Nairobi on Wednesday.Swaleh was among the 157 people who perished in the Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday, March 10.The delegation was joined by President of FKF Nick Mwendwa, Deputy Doris Petra, Secretary General Robert Muthomi and NEC members Chris Amimo
Ghana and Paderbon striker Bernard Tekpertey has received a call up to join the national U-23 side the Black Meteors of Ghana ahead of their AFCON U-23 qualifier against Gabon on March 23.The 21-year old joins a list of other Ghanaian players abroad who have been invited by Ibrahim Tanko for the double header. The number of foreign players has now increased to 11.In a statement released by his club on his national team call-up read: “We are very pleased with the nominations of
Former Ghana defender Shilla Illiasu believes unity will be vital for the Black Stars to end their 37-year AFCON title drought.The four-time champions are seeking to end their 37-year wait for continental success, having won their last title in 1982.Kwesi Appiah's side have come close to ending their drought at the last six tournaments, having reached the semi-finals, and even going as far as the final in 2010 and 2015.According to the former Asante Kotoko defender, the team
Ex-Ghana International Yaw Preko believes Asante Kotoko can beat Zesco United in their final group game in the CAF Confederation Cup which comes off on Sunday March 17, 2019.The Porcupine Warriors have their job cut as they have to win to progress to the quarter-finals of the competition.Despite the poor away record of Asante Kotoko in the competition Yaw Preko is optimistic that Kotoko can beat the Zambian side at their own grounds to secure qualification.“It is not over yet;
Ghana international Edwin Gyasi has opened up on his life growing up on the streets of Amderstadm.The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the finest wingers in the Bulgarian top-flight for CSKA Sofia.Gyasi has revealed details of life growing up in Holland and in living in a tough neighbourhold of Belmer.It was street football that helped him develop his skills and learnt from the likes of Quincy Owusu-Abeyie and Timothy Fosu-Mensah.But he was saved by his strict parents,
French-born Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah could not find words to describe his new-found form for Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht.Appiah was reinstated in the first team of the Purple and White lads last month against high-flying Club Brugge last month follow by a turbulent start to the campaign.The 26-year-old was heavily tipped the head to depart the club during the January transfer window after he was relegated to the club's second team.However, the appointment of Dutch
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will include three women among the officials for a men's youth tournament in Tanzania next month.In statement, CAF said one referee and two assistants will handle matches at the under-17 African Cup of Nations from April 14-28."The historic decision is a testament to CAF's commitment to developing women's football," CAF said on its website this week."It will also give women match officials a bigger platform
Black Stars defender Nicholas Opoku believes they will need massive backing from Ghanaians to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Udinese centre-back has become a regular member of the national team and expected to make Ghana's squad for the tournament in June,The Black Stars have been without a continental title since winning a fourth Nations Cup trophy in Libya 1982.There is increasing pressure on the current select band of players to end that trophy drought
New Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Frederick Moore insists he has the requisite know-how to restore the club's glory days. The club on Thursday announced that Moore, relatively unknown in Ghana football, will be replacing American Mark Noonan who quit after 377 days at post."The news came as no surprise because I have been a Phobian since day one. I know we are not where we used to be but am convinced things will change,'' Moore told Kumasi-based Sikka FM."I
Asante Kotoko defender Abdul Wahab Adams says beating already-eliminated Zesco United in Ndola on Sunday is possible.But the centre-back admits they will have to dig deep for the which will secure qualification to the quarter-final.Kotok beat Zesco 2-1 in the reverse fixture at the Baba Yara Stadium but have a wretched away record.Adams says they will summon every tact and wit to get the much-needed points.''We are poised for the game,'' Adams said. ''It
German side FC Köln are interested in signing Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah in the summer, Ghanasoccernet can exclusively report. Köln, who are on course to qualify for the Bundesliga with nine matches remaining in the German second-tier league, have made Mensah their number priority for the summer transfer window.Mensah is having a great season with Turkish topflight side Kayserispor, where he is on loan from parent club Atletico Madrid.The 24-year-old has been one of
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will include three women among the officials for the under-17 African Cup of Nations from April 14-28. in Tanzania next month.In a statement, CAF said one referee and two assistants will handle matches at the tournament."The historic decision is a testament to CAF's commitment to developing women's football," CAF said on its website this week."It will also give women match officials a bigger platform to expose
English giants Manchester United have drawn Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.United have been handed another daunting task after overturning a 2-0 first leg defeat to beat PSG 3-1 in Paris to advance.Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur will square off in an all-Premier League clash.Liverpool, who eliminated Bayern Munich, will face 2004 winners Porto of Portugal.The other quarter-final draw in Nyon pitted Ajax against Juventus in a repeat of the 1996 final.United
Ghana striker Ben Acheampong has slammed the ruling by an Egyptian court that sentenced him to three years in prison in absentia, insisting only FIFA, CAF or the Egyptian FA can rule on the matter regarding his stand-off with his agent.Ghanasoccernet.com exclusively revealed on Thursday that the Qatar-based striker was handed a three-year prison sentence in a Cairo court on Thursday for refusing to pay the transfer commission but the striker claims he was not made aware of any legal
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has returned to Azerbaijan to sign for top-flight side Sabail FC, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. Early this month, Essien was in the capital Baku for an exhibition match where he visited the club.He joined them at the Bayil Arena Stadium and developed a motivational speech to the players.But it looks like the former Real Madrid and AC Milan player will be spending some time with Sabail FC on their roster.He will be attending
Kwadwo Asamoah watched from the stands as his Inter Milan side crushed out of the Europa League at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.The Ghana international was suspended for the return after accumulating yellow cards.Luka Jovic gave Eintracht Frankfurt a precious away goal within six minutes at San Siro and a decimated Inter never found a way back, crashing out of the Europa League.Keita Balde Diao had a promising opportunity when he sprung the offside trap, but a very heavy touch allowed
Hearts of Oak Public Relations Officer Opare Addo has clarified reports that former Managing Director of the club Mark Noonan exit from the club has nothing to do with the Umbro deal. Hearts of Oak officially announced the resignation of the American on Friday.Speaking on the issue Opare Addo said it came as a surprise to the club on the resignation of Mark Noonan as they were not expecting this to happen when he left the country."It has come as a huge surprised to all of
Asante Kotoko No.2 goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe says the team have been buoyed by the massive support received from the fans in their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.Tagoe believes that unflinching backing can been the start plug for tehh team to get a favourable result against Zescon United in their final Group C match on Sunday.''The fans have been good to us. They've always shown class and has been the 12th man for us in the Confederation Cup. This has given us enough
Berekum Chelsea recorded their first win at the Viareggio Cup in a 4-1 win over Italian side Carrarese Calcio on Thursday.Striker Mohammed Alhassan was in top form and bagged a brace in the rout in Group 7.His double was recorded two minutes (15 and 17 minutes respectively).Abew Asamoah made it three-nil before Diwara pulled one back for Carrarese Calcio.The fourth goal was scored by Kwamina.
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