Author: Selasi Fiawoyi

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…

FC Basel have completed the signing of Ghana U-20 midfielder Emmanuel Essiam on a long-term contract. The club in the last few weeks stepped up its pursuit of the talented midfielder and has now announced a permanent deal to secure him for four years. “Welcome to FCB, Sali Emmanuel! He is only 18 years old but already has the skills of a seasoned player. His role model on the pitch is Paul Pogba, and that’s exactly how Emmanuel Essiam wants to appear: With an overview, his athleticism and a good dose of callousness, he should help pull the strings in…

African Cup of Nations host country, Cameroon is the latest to announce several coronavirus cases in their camp. The Indomitable Lions face Burkina Faso in the first game of the tournament on 9 January. The Cameroon Football Federation said Pierre Kunde Malong, Jean Efala, Michael Ngadeu Ngadjui and Christian Bassogog had been under observation since Wednesday because of “strong suspicions” they had the virus, and the quartet will continue to quarantine. Fellow Group A contenders Cape Verde have had seven players including all three goalkeepers and an assistant coach test positive. Holders Algeria and Ivory Coast have also reported cases…

Watford’s Emmanuel Dennis and fellow attacker  Victor Osimhen have both dropped out of Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Hornets have reportedly refused to release Dennis, who has netted eight Premier League goals this season. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)  said Dennis had been exempted  because Watford were “baring fangs”. Osimhen who announces his availability on his social media has been ruled out following a positive Covid test. He suffered a facial fracture in November and was expected to rule the Napoli frontman out of the tournament, which starts on 9 January in Cameroon. Dennis, 24, will…

Ghana’s ambassador to Qatar His Excellency Dr. Emmanuel Enos has paid a visit to the Black Stars base in Doha. The meeting which occurred on Friday, December 31, 2020 was to officially welcome the team to Qatar and to wish them luck ahead of next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Black Stars have been camping at the Aspire Academy facility since Saturday in preparation for the tournament which kicks off on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Yaoundé. ‘’On behalf of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, President of the Republic, the Ghana Embassy staff in…

Morocco Head Coach Vahid Halilhodžić has announced his squad for the AFCON in January which excludes Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech. Ajax’s Noussair Mazraoui and Hakim Ziyech who had a bit of a scuffle with the manager both miss out of the tourney The 27-year-old was in fine form for Chelsea in pre-season and appeared to be finding his feet before a shoulder injury that halted his start to the season. His national team manager launched an attack on his character. “He hasn’t been disciplined in the last two rallies and has refrained from training. He didn’t look like a player…

U20 African Cup winners Philemon Baffour and Mohammed Sulley has departed Ghana to Portugal to complete a move to Rio Ave FC. The defenders left Ghana for Portugal on Wednesday night where they are to sign a permanent contract with the Liga Portugal 2 club. Philemon Baffour has been a regular member of Black Stars team after winning the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Mauritania earlier this year, he has been named by Milovan Rajevac’s squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next month. Baffour featured in all six matches as he produced outstanding performances to help…

The Ghana Football Association will  open the second transfer window for clubs in January. The 2021/2022 transfer season will take effect  from 00:01 am., Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and closed at 11:59pm., Thursday, February 24, 2022. However, the window for both International and Domestic (ITMS and DTMS) transfers for Ghana will be opened on 00:01 am. Saturday, January 1, 2022 and close at 11:59 pm. Monday, January 31, 2022. The association advice clubs to note and transfer all their players through the ITMS and DTMS when the transfer window opens on 11:59 pm. on Monday, January 31, 2022 and register…