Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says five Holland-born players are willing to play for the Black Stars.The soft-spoken trainer has been touring Europe to monitor players for the start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Appiah did not disclose the identities of the players involved but says talks were successful.''I have been visiting the players. I have been to Holland and Belgium. I have spotted about four to five players. I have seen them play a lot of times but I
Growing up in the Republic of Ghana, Africa, soccer occupied most of Bright Boachie’s time. He played on the streets and in fields against competitors – most of whom were older. Boachie would also take part in tournaments through his school. “When I was there, I didn’t experience any other sports – that’s all I knew,” Boachie said.His extensive background in soccer has also helped him excel in football. Eleven years after moving to the United States, he is making a
WSG Tirol budding striker Kelvin Yeboah has refuted reports that his father is former Ghana ace Anthony Yeboah, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.The 19-year-old sharp-shooter has long been tagged as son of the legendary forward after bursting onto the scene at the Austrian Bundesliga club.However, the 19-year-old sharp-shooter in an interview with German soccer magazine, 'Kicker', confirmed the 53-year-old was merely his uncle."I call Tony (Anthony Yeboah,
Ghanaian forward Ropapa Mensah will hold a football event dubbed Oguaa Cup for children in his hometown of Cape Coast as he seeks to help them to realize their dream.This will be the second consecutive year the Nashville SC striker is organizing the tournament for the kids in his area who have the football talent.The children will have a safe and fun environment to play soccer and will receive kits, balls and other football equipment whilst the more talented ones could make a headway
Ghana defender Kasim Nuhu has offered his backing to compatriot and Fortuna Dusseldorf teammate Nana Opoku Ampomah following his underwhelming display in their 3-1 loss against Hertha Berlin last week.Ampomah, who became the Reds most expensive signing after joining for €3 million from Belgian side Waasland Beveren this summer, has not had a better start to life at the club after struggling with injury and loss of form.After making a brief appearance on his debut in the 2-1 defeat
Chief Executive Officer of Pacific FC, has revealed that the club is planning on building an ultra-modern football academy to help groom talents in the country.He said this during the club's cagey friendly encounter with Centenario FC over the weekend and monitored by veteran football scouts including Coach Abdul Karim Zito and others.Pacific FC, a football agency for the past 5 years, has helped groomed lots of talents for local and foreign clubs.The bankroller in an interview
Ghana and Swansea City Star Andre Ayew is confident his side can reclaim top spot on the league. Ayew gave Swansea City the early lead against Stoke City but saw them lose the game 2-1 with West Bromwich currently on the summit of the Championship table.Ayew in an interview stated that his side must improve in their upcoming games and be ready as the season goes on.“We’re going to learn from that game. It may not seem like it now, but this will be a good lesson for
Former Chelsea and Man United coach Jose Mourinho has described his relationship with ex-Chelsea legend Michael Essien as a father and son relationship. Mourinho brought Michael Essien from Olympic Lyon in 2005 for a fee of £26m which became a record fee.He went on to become a firm favourite at Stamford Bridge, making over 250 appearances.The Ghana international played his best football under Mourinho, where they later reunited at Real Madrid.Mourinho was asked in an
Belgian midfielder of Ghanaian descent Terry Osei-Berkoe has been ruled out for six months after sustaining a serious cruciate ligament injury.The promising attacker tore his cruciate ligament two weeks ago in KSK Lierse Kempenzonen 2-0 win against Deinze in the Belgian First Amateur Division.On Monday, test were carried out and it has been confirmed that he will need surgery which rules him out of action until next year.He joined Kempenzonen in July from Clubb Brugge U-21 side.Osei-Berkoe
Inter Milan are considering extending Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah's contract by one-year following his impressive contributions to the team.Asamoah, who joined in 2018 after ending his six year's association with Juventus, has impressed greatly and could be rewarded soon.His current deal with the Nerazzurri will expire in 2021 but Ghanasoccernet sources in Italy indicates Inter have opened talks with the versatile player to hand him an extension.The salary though would
One of leading GFA Presidential aspirant Nana Yaw Amponsah last night delivered to the admiration of the host Karl Tufour and his studio audience when he took his turn on GTV Sports + Presidential series dubbed GFA Decides. Nana Yaw whose meteoric rise has brought fear and panic to his fellow contestants in the GFA Presidential contest preferred practical solutions to deal with the ailing state of Ghana football.He was the 5th aspirant to sit on the hot seat and it was clear he
Ghana Premier League outfit Karela United have appointed Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum, according to media reports.The University of Cape Coast lecturer has been named as replacement for Johnson Smith who left the Anyinase-based side last week.Karela United have been without a substantive head coach after Coach Smith left to join Asante Kotoko as an assistant coach.According to reports, coach Nartey will be officially unveiled as the new head coach of the Passion lads on Thursday.He previously
Ghana’s Black Stars B players and the technical team, have expressed worry over the GFA Normalisation Committee’s neglect ahead of their 2020 CHAN qualifier crucial return leg against Burkina Faso.Ghana’s Black Stars B players and the technical team, have expressed worry over the GFA Normalisation Committee’s neglect ahead of their 2020 CHAN qualifier crucial return leg against Burkina Faso. understands the Normalisation Committee led by Dr. Kofi Amoah, has not bothered
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have terminated the contract of midfielder Prince Acquah. The midfielder failed to make a mark at the club since joining the team from Division One side Hearts of Lions.Acquah was deemed surplus to requirement and was mostly found himself on the bench since the arrival of Norwegian tactician Kjetil Zachariassen.The player has been left with two months on his contract but the club has agreed to compensate him as they go separate ways.Meanwhile, the
Ghana's U-23 team, the Black Meteors thumped lower tier side Star Makers in a friendly at the El Wak Stadium on Thursday morning. The team, made up of only local players returned to camp on Monday after securing qualification to the CAF U-23 championship.In a preparatory game ahead of the championship in November, the Black Meteors thrashed their opponents 5-0.Nurudeen Abdul Aziz opened the scoring for the national team before Emmanuel Kudjoe added the second to set the team
Captain of the senior national team, the Black Stars, Andre Ayew has celebrated a decade after leading the Black Satellites to World Cup glory in Egypt.The then 19-year old was captain of the Ghana U-20 team as they defied all odds to beat Brazil and win Africa’s first and only FIFA U-20 World Cup glory.Ayew was a leader and a mercurial talisman for the team and was named Bronze Ball winner at the tournament.“10 years ago we brought the world to Africa u20 Black satellites.
Black Stars B coach Maxwell Konadu was named coach of the tournament at the just ended WAFU Cup of Nations.The former Black Stars A coach beat Senegal gaffer Seringne Saliou Dia to the coveted award.Konadu led his team to the finals of the competition where they lost to hosts Senegal 3-1 on penalties.Trailing 1-0 in extra time, Joseph Esso leveled to push the game to penalties where Ghana missed three spot kicks to relinquish the title to Senegal.The former Asante Kotoko and Ghana
Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a brace as England maintained their 100% winning record in Euro 2021 qualifying by easing past Austria at Stadium MK.The young winger has made two senior appearances, debuting against Czech Republic.An Achilles injury from last April sidelined the 18-year-old for the start of the season, though he has returned to make two appearances this term.But unlike in-form pair Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount, returning Hudson-Odoi was not selected
Ghana Football Association Executive Council aspirant, Kwaku Eyiah has tipped Ghana FA presidential candidate George Afriyie to win in the upcoming presidential elections to be held on 24 October, 2019.According to Lawyer Kwaku Eyiah, who has thrown his support at George Afriyie said, he was promised of a vice-president role by some aspirants which he declined, but accepted to join George Afriyie team due to the respect accorded him by the former GFA Vice President.“George
Aspirant for Ghana Football Association Executive Council, Rosalind Amoah wants to introduce books, ball and education as one of her key policies when voted on to the Council.Rosalind a journalist with Graphic Communications Group Limited, who is among the four women contesting for a slot on the Executive Council seat in an interview on Happy FM’s Anopa Bosuo Sports with Odiasempa Kwame Oware, said “Books, Ball and Education is one of the initiative that will bring on board.
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