Author: Selasi Fiawoyi

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Mr Kurt Okraku says the squad that represented Ghana at the 2021 African Cup of Nations football tournament were the best they had so far. Speaking on Skyy Power 93.5FM on Thursday, January 20, Mr Kurt indicated they are disappointed in their shambolic performance at the AFCON 2021, but attention is now focused on the World Cup and will improve in terms of performance and preparation. Emphasizing the selection of players, he indicated the 28 players who went to Cameron were the best at their disposal and any good player who was not selected,…

The Ministry of Youth and Sports led by Mustapha Ussif has summoned the Ghana Football Association to an emergency meeting on Friday In a press release the Ministry calls for an explanation to Black Stars Abysmal performance in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament Black Stars exit the tournament with one point from 3 games. The last group stage game  was against Comoros Island, who defeated the Stars by three goals to two Captain Dede Ayew was shown a red card for tackle on Comoros first choice keeper after Black Stars had conceded a first goal Despite coming up…

Daniel Opare has signed for Belgium Jupiler Pro League side, RFC Seraing on a one-and-half year deal as a free agent. The 5ft, 8in fullback has been clubless since leaving Zulte-Waregem late 2021. The club after struggling in the first round of the 2021/22 Belgian top-flight league season is dealing with relegation survival hence bringing in ex Ghana U20 star after successful talks. “Our club is happy to announce the signing of Daniel OPARE. “Born on October 18, 1990, Daniel can boast of a magnificent career, between his stints at Real Madrid, Porto, Standard de Liège, Besiktas Istanbul, Augsburg, Antwerp or,…

Asante Kotoko SC goalkeeper Razak Abalora is close to completing a move to Moldovan giants FC Sheriff Tiraspol. The 25-year-old will arrive in Tiraspol in a few days to complete other details of his transfer after passing a medical examination, his outfit Asante Kotoko has been in negotiations with the Moldova team. The ex WAFA graduate is likely to sign a four to five years contract with Sheriff which will make him teammates to Ghanaian compatriots Edmund Addo and Abdul Basit Khalid when he joins the Moldovan side. From Azam FC to Asante Kotoko in October, the shot-stopper has been…

Host nation Cameroon came from behind to stun Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opener of the Africa Cup of Nations. Gustavo Sangare’s acrobatic volley placed the Burkinabe ahead halfway through the first half at a fully-packed Olembe Stadium. But two unerring penalties from captain Vincent Aboubakar turned the game around for the lions before half-time. Ajax keeper Andre Onana made two important second-half saves as Toni Conceicao’s side opened their Group A campaign with a victory. The indomitable Lions were handed the chance to equalize five minutes before the break when Traore brought down Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. The penalty was…

An inspired hattrick from Cameroonian import Frank Mbella aided Kotoko to an outstanding victory over regional rivals, AshGold at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to cement their position at the summit of the table. Elsewhere, Accra Hearts of Oak made the most of their 7 hours journey from Accra to Bibiani by dispatching their hostthrough a James Serwornu goal. In other matches, there were massive away wins for Aduana Stars, Legon Cities against Elmina Sharks and Dreams FC respectively whiles Great Olympics and Medeama SC managed home draws to compliment their status on the league, 5th and 6th in that…

Annor Walker’s Great Olympics have disappointed loads of sporting lovers thus far in the league comparing last season’s performance they put up during the first round of the campaign to this season has been nothing short of underwhelming. Fast-forward to this season, a lot has changed, their captain and midfield general, Gladson Awako has moved to Hearts of Oak, Maxwell Abbey Quaye’s recent performances have earned adebut call-up to Ghana Senior Male National Team, Blackstars, which is a positive thing but could injure the chances of the team on the local scene, it’s visible the team has lost its drive…

The odds are firmly stacked against AshGold in what should prove a difficult away tie against the record holders of the Ghana Premier League Kumasi Asante Kotoko in round twelve of the ongoing league. Kotoko are oozing with bag loads of confidence following their surprising 2-0 win away to Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu park, a ground they have failed to win a single league game in over a decade.   That momentous victory saw them swap positions with Aduana Stars to ascend to become joint table toppers with fellow Kumasi based club King Faisal tied on 23…

Defending Champions Accra Hearts of Oak have an arduous task to travel 7 hr 15 min (337.3 km) to play Bibiani Goldstars at the Dun Park over the weekend in round 12 of the ongoing Ghana Premier League 2021-22 season. The home side bar the 1- 0 loss against Kotoko in week 3 of the current league has been the only blemish to their successful home record of 4 wins from 5. This impressive home record has pushed them up to 11th on the log 13 points. Bibiani Goldstars trainer Michael Osei is determined to put Ghanaian giants, Hearts of…

Ex-Hearts of Oak midfielder, Emmanuel Nettey has moved to Iraqi Division One side Duhok Sports Club. The midfielder signed a one-year deal with the club as a free agent. The 27-year-old joined the Phobia’s from Inter Allies in 2019, was part of Accra Hearts of Oak squad that won the Ghana Premier League and FA Cup last season. He departed from the Accra-based side last month after the expiration of his contract and has sealed a deal in Iraq. He featured 17 times for the Rainbow club. Before his departure, Nettey made five appearances out of nine games played by…