Ex-Kotoko coach David Duncan is among FIVE candidates shortlisted for the vacant position at ambitious Ghanaian second-tier side Karela FC. Karela are in the market scouring for a new coach after mutually parting ways with Frimpong Manso. The club has announced five coaches are under consideration to take the mantle. Former Hearts and Ashantigold is in the running as well as Black Queens coach Yusif Basigi. Ex-Kotoko assistant coach Isaac Opeele Boateng, Johnson Smith and ex-international

Former Asante Kotoko forward Dauda Mohammed is hoping that his work with Anderlechts second team will give him the opportunity to break into the first team. Everything has been going on well here since I arrived, the people are good and they make me feel at home, I have already played my first goal, he told Ghana Sports Newspaper in a chat from his base in Belgium. For now I am with the second team but I hope I make the first team soon. I believe when I work hard they will promote me....

Henry Lamptey Wellington has been left sweating over the fitness of Hearts of Oak's Robin Gnagne after the defender had to besubstituted off againstInter Allies. The Ivorian has had an injury-hit time in recent times and limped off in the side's 0-0 draw against the Eleven Is To One at the El-Wak sports stadium. The 23-year-old was named as part of the starting line-up, but he went down after suffering what appears a groin injury. He had to be substituted off in the 19th minute by

Hearts of Oaks trainer Frank Nuttal is yet to be given his work permit, thus the reason for his absence from the Inter Allies game. The Scottish trainer is yet to officially begin work as the manager of the Ghanaian giants following the delay of his work permit which is expected to be granted this week. The coach was not on the bench when the Phobians battled for the 0-0 draw game against Inter Allies. The 48-year-old UEFA Pro licence holder and former England U17 fitness Coach could be

Asante Kotoko assembled a team of professionals to speak to their playerson how to manage their lives and careers. The meeting took place over the weekend before their match . A Confederation of African Football (CAF) Instructor, Joseph Ayita Mensah and Referee Eric Owusu Mensah took the players through Laws of the Game. Sports Psychologist, Adams Kaleb thoroughly spent time with the players answering varied questions on their mental attitude and preparation for matches. He also psyched

Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi remains unwavering despite mounting resignation calls and says his detractors are envious, jealous and borne out of ignorance rejecting claims football has reached a tipping point under his tenure. The world respected football chief has come under huge pressure to quit following the Black Stars unflattering fourth-placed finish at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The chorus among critics is growing loud with persistent calls on the FA chief to step down.

Columbus Crew star Harrison Afful has promised to be an exemplary MLS representative in Ghana after visiting the US Ambassador Robert Jackson at the embassy in Accra. The Ghana international also announced his social projects which includes helping to provide education for the less-priviledge in society. Afful, who is preparing for his third season with the Ohio-based side, is determined to assist talented youngster to achieve their goals of becoming seasoned professionals.  

Medeama new recruit Bennett Ofori is eager to impress coach Augustine Evans Adotey after marking an impressive debut against WAFA on Sunday. The exciting winger climbed off the bench to help the side record a 1-0 win over Academy Boys. The 23-year-old showed glimpses of his talent at the Tarkwa and Aboso Park to the delight of the local fans. And the former Berekum Chelsea midfielder has vowed to impress his new employers.I will work hard at Medeama, that is my new Club and I have to do

Hearts of Oak board member Frank Nelson was satisfied with the team's performance in the 0-0 draw with Inter Allies on Monday. Allies dictated the pace of the game but lacked the cutting edge to punished the Phobians. They came close when Frederick Yamoah rifled the woodwork with a free-kick. ''It was a flowing game, Accra Hearts of Oak and Inter Allies need to be encouraged to play like that. Inter Allies did very well in terms of performance, Hearts of Oak also did well,''

Medeama goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi was left delighted with his debut for the club against WAFA on Sunday. The 22-year-old stood in between the sticks as the Yellow and Mauves recorded a narrow 1-0 win over the Academy Boys in Tarkwa. Striker Bernard Ofori scored the only goal of the match as the home side picked their first points of the season. And debutante Ofori Antwi, who joined Medeama from Asante Kotoko, was left impressed with his performance. I am delighted to have made my debut..

The FA Cup Committee has announced the regional representatives for the 2016/17 competition. Below are the teams from the various reasons: EASTERN REGION 1.MAMPONG UNIQUE FC 2.BEPONG BELIEVERS FC 3.AKROSO ROYALS FC 4.AKOSOMBO FC 5.BLUE SKIES PELICANS FC ASHANTI REGION 1.REAL SHOOTERS 2.NATCOSTA F/C 3.QUALITY F/C 4.ATWIMA MAHONI F/C 5.SUBRI ROYAL F/C CENTRAL REGION: 1.CAPE COAST METRO YOUTH 2.WINDY PROFESSIONALS 3.FETTEH YOUNGSTERS 4.NYARKROM YOUTH

Asante Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic has identified rivals Hearts of Oak as their main threat to winning the Ghana Premier League. The Croat was at the El Wak Sports Stadium on Monday to watch the Phobians draw 0-0 with Inter Allies in their opener. Kotoko have a head start after beating Liberty Professionals 2-1 at home on Sunday in their opener. But Lugarusic is refusing to rule out the Phobians. ''Of course Hearts is always Hearts, so you cannot underestimate the quality at

Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso played his first game for Spanish side Granada on Monday when they were humiliated 4-0 in their La Liga game against Eibar. Wakaso who has joined Granda on loan was introduced into the game in the 46th minute for French defender Dimitri Foulquier. The 25-year old was impressive but his long range strikes and few attempt on goal was not enough to rescue his side from a 4-0 heavy defeat to Eibar. Mubarak Wakaso could be handed a start when Granada takes on Real

Ghana Football Association vice president George Afriyie is at variance with new Sports Minister that there should be a quota for home-based players in the the Black Stars. Isaac Asiamah at his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee claimed that there should be allocated slots for locally-based players to boost the Ghana Premier League. But Afriyie, who doubles as chairman of the Black Stars management committee, disagrees. ''I disagree with the sports minister in his

Inter Allies coach Prince Owusu has targeted a Top 4 finish in the Ghana Premier League. ''I will say to finish in the top 4, this is my main objective and that is the target I have set for myself and my team,'' Owusu said in a post-match interview. ''This will begin when we take on Hearts of Oak on Monday. A big game to have as your first game, it is indeed a big test for me, but for me to meet my target I just have to beat Hearts of Oak here on Monday.''..

BechemUnited president Kingsley Owusu Achiaw regrets opting to play their CAF Confederation Cup matches at the Accra Sports Stadium after failing to draw spectators. Only a handful came to watch the club's slim 2-1 win over Algerian side MC Alger in the first leg of their preliminary round qualifier. Achiaw felt it could have been better if they had chosen the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Kumasi is far better than Accra. Kumasi is closer to Bechem our base, and the supporters would have

Ex-Ghana international Baba Amando has revealed that a Black Stars player threw a chair at Ghana Football Association during negotiations over appearance fees for their2006 FIFA World Cup participation. The incident is reported to have happened in Germany when the team had arrived for the start of the tournament. This was after officials had announced that amount for players on the stand-bye list would be cut from US$ 50,000 to US$ 20,000. ''During our preparation in the UK, we all

Frimpong Manso has announced he has quit Division One League side Karela FC after two years. The ex-Ghana defender was not handed a contract extension and had to pack out. ''Expectations were not met after series of discussions,'' Frimpong is quoted as saying by starrsportsgh.com. ''I have ended my stay at Kerela FC though officials of the club asked for my stay. We started negotiating for a fresh deal but unfortunately the couldnt come into a compromised so I had