Ghanaian forward Brandon Thomas-Asante provided an astonishing assist for Salford City FC as they rescued a point against Bradford in a 1-1 draw at Valley Parade.Harry Pritchard had given Bradford a deserved lead in the 53rd minute.But Salford hit back and equalised in the 79th minute when Brandon Asante excellently pulled the ball back from the left for Adam Rooney to score with a close-range left-footee shot.The result saw Salford move up to 14th on the League Two log with 26

Slovakian-born coach Goran Barjaktarevic has arrived in the country to take over Wa All Stars in the upcoming Ghana Premier League.Wa All Stars have been without a head coach since John Paintsil was forcefully driven out of the club early this month.With just seven days to the commencement of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League, the one-time Ghana Premier League champions have appointed Goran Barjaktarevic as head coach.The 50-year-old gaffer touched down at the Kotoko International

The hall was packed and filled with chatter – the atmosphere, so lively makes one wonder what the occasion is all about.To be graced by the vice president of Ghana: Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia signifies the importance of this rare occasion – which will seemingly be etched in Ghana's football folklore-never to be forgotten because the country had waited long enough for this special day.The occasion…The official launch of domestic leagues across all the divisions signaling

Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu claims his tactical superiority earned them a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in Sunday's Super Cup.The Phobians started the match on the front foot and deservedly found the opener through Kofi Kodji’s penalty in the 36th minute.But Kotoko found a way back into the game after an own goal by Mohammed Alhassan on the stroke of half time before substitute Naby Keita's 64th minute header clinched the Cup for Maxwell Konadu lads.During

Asante Kotoko came from behind to beat Hearts of Oak 2-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday in the 2019 President Cup. The Porcupine Warriors went down in the 36th minute when Kofi Kordzi drilled from a penalty after Empem Dascosta had handled the ball in the area.But before the break, Kotoko snatched the equalizer from a Mohammed Alhassan own goal.Guinean import Naby Keita came off the bench to head home a Patrick Yeboah cross for the match winner. ?

Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant claims Asante Kotoko's equalizer in his side's 2-1 defeat on Sunday in the 2019 President's Cup was offside.The Phobians took the lead in the 36th minute when striker Kofi Kordzi converted from the spot, but they allowed the Porcupine Warriors snatch the win through substitute Naby Keita.Kotoko drew level on the nick of half time courtesy an own goal from Mohammed Alhassan whose clearance detoured into his own net.But ex-Ghana international

Guinean import Naby Keita climbed off the bench to score the match winner as Asante Kotoko nailed rivals Hearts of Oak 2-1 in Kumasi on Sunday to win the 2019 President Cup.The Porcupine Warriors need the dig deep for the win as the Phobians took the lead through striker Kofi Kordji from the spot on 36 minutes.This was after centre back Empem Dacosta handled the ball inside the box and the burly striker drilled home from 12 yards.Goalkeeper Kwame Baah got the direction of Kordji's

The 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season starts on 28th December, 2019  with 18 clubs participating in the competition with exciting matches coming up in the season.Below are the full fixtures of the season:Round 128.12. 08:00 Aduana Stars - Inter Allies28.12. 08:00 Asante Kotoko -Eleven Wonders28.12. 08:00 Ashanti - Great Olympics28.12. 08:00 Bechem United - Elmina Sharks28.12. 08:00 Dreams - King Faisal28.12. 08:00 Ebusua - Medeama28.12. 08:00 Hearts of Oak - Berekum Chelsea28.12.

Sierra Leonian top-flight side East End Tigers have named police officer Victoria Conteh as their head coach."I'm so proud being a woman... to be appointed head coach of a male football team," Conteh, 45, told AFP on Friday."It has never happened in Sierra Leone," she added.Also known by the nickname "D'Cox," Conteh said she started playing football in her childhood, as a defender, and went on to captain the police football team."I'm

Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) president Kwabena Yeboah has encouraged the sports media in Ghana to endeavour to subscribe to join the association because of the enormous benefits they stand to gain professionally by signing up to become members of the country’s only professional association of practising sports journalists.The ace broadcaster and commentator made the remarks last Saturday at the inauguration of the Bono Region branch of SWAG at the conference hall

Death they say is inevitable. It is a part of life’s natural order. But that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with.It is even more painful when an athlete or public figure dies at the pinnacle of his or her career.From the tragic death of former Black Stars striker Junior Agogo to the mysterious demise of sports pundit ‘Evangelist’ Kofi Appiah Ghanaweb looks at some of the notable sporting figures who passed away in 2019.Jnr Manuel AgogoThe former Black Stars striker passed

Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant has named new signing Richard Atta in his starting XI to face Asante Kotoko in Sunday's 2019 President Cup.The ex-Ghana international will be relying on his watertight defence composed of centre backs Mohammed Alhassan and Robert Addo.Christopher Bonney has been deployed at right back and Williams Denkyi on the left.In midfield, Benjamin Afutu combines with Aminu Alhassan with Manaf Umar and  Michelle SarpongUpfront will see Kofi Kordzi and Dominic

Ghana attacker Andre Ayew will continue to do his best to help Swansea City as he believes that is the only way to repay the confidence the club has in him. Ayew has emerged as Swansea's best player this season, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists in all competitions.His goals have come at important games, especially the last three which came in crucial wins against Middlesbrough and Luton Town.Ayew bagged a brace as Swansea beat  Middlesbrough 3-1 to end a run of

 Follow the Live-play-by-play in the game between Asante Kotoko versus Hearts of Oak in the 2019 President Cup to be played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Asante Kotoko will be hoping to retain the title the won in 2017 against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in today’s encounter. The Porcupine Warriors beat Hearts of Oak on penalties to win that game played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.The game has seen a new twist as Kotoko has appointed a new coach heading into this

The story of 2022 World Cup is not only about Qatar, their people and football. It is also about hundreds of thousands of people Qatar has changed their lives.There are thousands of expatriates, experts from various fields and there are the footsoldiers.It is about labour and Africans are already telling their stories. There are six thousand people working only at the Lusail Stadium and 2,000 of them are Africans.Lusail is still under construction. It is 80,000 capacity stadium

New York City FC defender Anton Tinnerholm sees former teammate Ebenezer Ofori returning to Swedish giants AIK Stockholm.Ofori has ended his season-long loan spell with the MLS side who decided against their  option to retain his services for a third stint.He made 24 appearances in the regular season and scored two goals for the 2019 campaign.The Ghana international is expected to return to his parent club Stuttgart but has been linked with a return Sweden where he was a big hit.''He

Ghana striker Caleb Ekuban has urged Trabzonspor fans to be patient as he works hard to rediscover form after injury return.He sat out for 91 days due to a fractured toe.Ekuban scored his first goal since his injury return in the Turkish cup win against Altay SK last Friday."After the injury, to catch up with my old performance seems to need a little more time. I will work harder," he said.Ekbuan was enjoying a fine season before the injury. He had scored five goals in

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku is confident of witnessing an exciting and professionally run football season. Speaking at the launch of the 2019/20 football season at the Accra Sports Stadium last Friday, Mr Okraku was buoyant about delivering quality in all aspect of the game.''Today marks a historic return of our beloved sports called football. We would witness the rebirth of the game which is so crucial to Ghanaians.''For us at the

Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Kondau has named an unfamiliar starting line-up to face rivals Hearts of Oak in the 2019 President Cup on Sunday afternoon.The ex-Black Stars assistant has given derby debuts to Christopher Naitey, a new signing,  Salifu Mudasiru and goalkeeper Kwame Baah.Promising prospect Matthew Cudjoe has been named on the bench.Experienced stars like Augustine Okrah, Justice Blay, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu and  Emmanuel Gyamfi also make the team.Ghana U23 goalkeeper

Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Kondau has named an unfamiliar starting line-up to face rivals Hearts of Oak in the 2019 President Cup on Sunday afternoon.The ex-Black Stars assistant has given derby debuts to Christopher Naitey, a new signing,  Salifu Mudasiru and goalkeeper Kwame Baah.Promising prospect Matthew Cudjoe has been named on the bench.Experienced stars like Augustine Okrah, Justice Blay, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu and  Emmanuel Gyamfi also make the team.Ghana U23 goalkeeper