Extremadura UD midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey has been handed a call-up to Ghana's team for the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Cup in Egypt, the club has announced.The former Dreams FC enforcer will join the squad to prepare for the tournament in the North African country.The 21-year-old is among several foreign-based players being assembled by coach Ibrahim Tanko for the pre-2020 Olympic qualifier.He has recovered from an injury to feature fives times for the Spanish side this
Defeated Ghana FA Presidential candidate, Amanda Clinton says she spent less than $5,000 on the just ended elections, insisting she is proud of her decision to contest and also proud of her decision not to pay any bribes to the delegates who voted.Amanda despite her numerous media attention failed to get a single vote at last Friday’s FA Congress which say the election of Kurt Okraku as new GFA President.That notwithstanding, Amada Speaking on Accra based 3FM, says she
Dr Toni Aubynn is excited with the composition of the newly-elected Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association.A 11-member council awaiting the final election of the regional block has been sworn-into office to begin a four-year mandate.The election which saw the inclusion of new faces like Mark Addo, Frederick Acheampong, Samuel Anim Addo and Lindford Asamoah has been largely hailed.The will blend with the old stock comprising Randy Abbey, George Amoako, Nana Sarfo Oduro
Ghana FA Executive Council member Dr Toni Aubynn is in pole position to be elected the vice-president of the association.The Medeama board chairman has been tipped by the bookmakers to become the second most powerful person in Ghana football.A corporate titan, Dr Aubynn brings wealth of experience in corporate governance to catapult the administration of President Kurt Okraku.He has confirmed he will be ready to take up the role if he is elected."My primary interest is to be
The 25-year-old pulled parity after their opponent opened the scoring through Sofiane Hanni in the 61st minute.The Ghanaian raced forest of legs to tie the score in the 66th minute before Paulo Edmilson completed the scoring with three minutes left to spare.With both teams set up offensively, a good game was on the cards and neither side disappointed with their attacking endeavours.The win has catapulted the side back to the summit of the table.
Chittagong Abahani wanted to give a surprise to the local fans by including a World Cupper, without assessing the present condition of Prince Tagoe, who has not been playing regularly in the last four years.Prince Tagoe is still a star to follow in his country for being one of the members of the historical Ghana national team squad and also featuring in all three group stage matches in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before being benched for the dramatic 2-1 defeat against Uruguay
The Accra Regional Police Command has dispelled the story in a video circulating on social media that some young footballers were being sent to Nigeria for ritual purposes.The Public Affairs Unit explaining this said the young boys were truly footballers based in the Northern Region and were brought to Accra to play a match.They were therefore not recruited to be sent for rituals, the police told the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Accra.Barely two weeks ago, a video was circulated
Hearts of Oak chief Frederick Moore has promised to support the newly-appointed Executive Council to succeed.Moore was one of two persons who lost out on a place on the powerful council after the election last week.But he has vowed to offer his support the new team to chart a new path for Ghana foootball.“Yes, obviously I am disappointed and would have loved to be part of the council but now I have to reposition myself and support the new council to take Ghana football forward,"
South Africa head coach Molefi Ntseki has announced a 25-man squad for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana next month. The Bafana Bafana will tackle the Black Stars at the Accra sports stadium on Thursday, 14 November, 2019.Ntseki has handed a call up to in-form Supersport United striker Bradley Grobler who has netted 8 goals in 12 games in all competitions this season.Kermit Erasmus is also returning to the squad after missing the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
FRIENDS and former teammates held a nostalgic, day-long football tournament in memory of Junior Agogo, the Ghana international who died suddenly during the summer.They gathered on Sunday at the pitch in Swiss Cottage where it all began for Mr Agogo, close to the Taplow tower block where the striker lived.And the captain of the first ever Winch Youth Club football team recalled how Junior got his big break.Larry Bascoe said: “It was Sheffield Wednesday reserves against Barnsley
Asante Kotoko defeated Ivorian side San Pedro by a lone goal in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup play-offs at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday.Naby Keita scored the only goal of the game through the penalty spot to hand Asante Kotoko a slim win ahead of the second leg.The Porcupine Warriors dominated the game through the second half but were unable to find the back of the net as they squandered a lot of chances.The game was initially abandoned on Sunday after the
Former Ghana U23 forward Abdul Nafiu Iddrisu has completed a move to Ethiopian second-tier side Soloda Adwa FC, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.Iddrisu sealed the move on Monday penning one year deal and was unveiled on the same day.The 33-year-old last played for DR Congo outfit SM Sanga Balende in 2017.Iddrisu after graduating from Fetteh Feyenoord Academy (now WAFA) went ahead to Feyenoord Rotterdam in Netherlands between 2003 and 2006 for observation.He spent the 2004/2005
Kevin-Prince Boateng could be leaving AFC Fiorentina in the next transfer window as he searches for regular playing time.Boateng joined Fiorentina in the summer signing a contract till 2021 but he has not been a favourite of manager Vincenzo Montella.The Ghanaian forward has played seven times out of nine in the Serie A this season with only one start with the rest being as a substitute.The 32-year-old will be considering a move away from the Artemio Franchi Stadium in January if
Ghana midfielder Afriyioe Acquah has been named in the Turkish Super Lig team of the week after an impressive outing in match day 9. Afriyie Acquah provided two assists as Yeni Malatyaspor thrashed Kayserispor 4-0 at home on Sunday in the Turkish Super Lig.The 27-year-old was involved in three of the four goals this afternoon at the Malatya Arena in the Turkish Super Lig.Afriyie created the chance for the only goal in the first half with a through pass from the edge of the box
Ghanaian defender Adam Masalachi has returned to Ethiopia joining top-flight side Shire Enda Selassie FC, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.The central defender completed the switch on Tuesday signing one year deal with the Shire based outfit.Masalachi spent last season in Equatorial Guinea with Futuro Kings FC following his move away from Mekelle Ketema FC after two years spell in the Ethiopia Premier League.The 25-year-old former Steadfast FC star has also had stints with with Al-Ijtimai
Ghana star Kevin-Prince Boateng and Scottish forward Lana Clelland of Fiorentina Women were present at the Fiorentina Store Gigli to spend time with fans.The duo in fact presented themselves in the Fiorentina store inside the well-known Campi Bisenzio shopping center, to spend a hundred or so hours signing some autographs with the fans.Here they are in the photos.
Former Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has heaped praises on Celtic new boy Jeremie Frimpong following his performance against Aberdeen on Sunday. The Dutch born Ghanaian defender was immense as the Hoops traveled to beat Aberdeen at the Pittdorie 4-0, a game the 18-year old netted his first goal for the club.“Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. The message we have coming out of Celtic Park that he is a top kid. Desperate to learn, desperate to be a good player, desperate to be
Former Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has heaped praises on Celtic new boy Jeremie Frimpong following his performance against Aberdeen on Sunday. The Dutch born Ghanaian defender was immense as the Hoops traveled to beat Aberdeen at the Pittdorie 4-0, a game the 18-year old netted his first goal for the club.“Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. The message we have coming out of Celtic Park that he is a top kid. Desperate to learn, desperate to be a good player, desperate to be
Newly elected President of the GFA Kurt E.S. Okraku and some members of the new Executive Council have interacted with staff of the GFA.On his first official day of work since his election as GFA President, Mr. Okraku told the GFA staff the meeting was to reinvigorate them for the challenging task ahead."I am not new to this house and I know many of you, and many of you know me. This meeting is to share with you my vision of igniting passion and creating wealth for all and
Celtic fans have been raving about the performance of Dutch born Ghanaian defender Jeremie Frimpong following his spectacular display against Aberdeen on Sunday.The 18-year old starred and scored his debut goal for the Hoops as they defeated Aberdeen 4-0 at the Pittdorie, their heaviest win in 11 years at their opponents home ground.Following his impressive performances since joining the Scottish champions from Manchester City in the summer, the teenage sensation has endeared himself
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