Author: Selasi Fiawoyi

Ghana to face Cote d’Ivoire in opener of U17  WAFU Zone B Cup The WAFU Zone B secretariat has announced the schedule for the U-17 Cup of Nations, Accra 2024. The tournament will kick off with host nation Ghana facing Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra. Defending champions Nigeria will take on Burkina Faso on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in another exciting match, while Togo will clash with Niger on Matchday Two. READ MORE: Ghana Football Association directs all elite clubs to observe mandatory rest The U-17 Cup of Nations for WAFU…

Ghana Football Association directs all elite clubs to observe mandatory rest In adherence to regulations and with a focus on player welfare, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has instructed all top-tier clubs to observe a compulsory break from June 17 to July 16, 2024. This decision is aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of players after a demanding league season. READ MORE : Cercle Brugge extends contract of Ghanaian midfielder, Abu Francis Underlining the significance of player safety, the GFA highlights the necessity for players to take a period of rest and recuperation following the league’s conclusion. Clubs are also…

Cercle Brugge extends contract of Ghanaian midfielder, Abu Francis Ghanaian international midfielder Abu Francis has extended his contract with Belgian club Cercle Brugge for another year, with the option of extending it for an additional season. Francis has been with the team since the summer of 2022 when he joined from Danish club FC Nordsjaelland. The 23-year-old honed his skills at Ghana’s esteemed Right to Dream Academy before gaining top-flight football experience at Nordsjaelland. As a versatile midfielder, Francis quickly proved his value to the team, appearing in 33 matches, scoring 2 goals, and providing 3 assists in his debut…

Ghana’s Geoffrey Acheampong named in Maltese Premier League team of the season Ghanaian midfielder Geoffrey Acheampong has been named in the  2023/2024 Maltese Premiership team of the season. Playing for Sliema Wanderers, Acheampong has consistently delivered impressive performances throughout the season, appearing in 26 matches and scoring six goals. READ MORE: Seth Paintsil wins league title in Malta with Hamrun His efforts played a crucial role in Sliema Wanderers securing a commendable third-place finish in the league. A product of the renowned Right to Dream Academy, Acheampong’s success highlights the importance of quality youth development programs. His outstanding skills and commitment…

Seth Paintsil wins league title in Malta with Hamrun Seth Paintsil has won the Maltese league title with  Hamrun Spartans in his debut season. The 27-year-old forward joined the club as a free agent last summer and quickly became a key player. His combination of speed, skill, and precise finishing added a fresh dynamic to the team’s offense. Paintsil’s seven goals in 23 games provided crucial momentum for Hamrun Spartans as they battled through a fiercely competitive league season. READ MORE: Ghana’s Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu secure Ligue 1 promotion with AJ Auxerre Each goal seemed to carry a sense…

Ghana’s Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu secure Ligue 1 promotion with AJ Auxerre Ghanaian duo Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu are set to play in the French Ligue 1 next season after helping AJ Auxerre earn promotion. A celebratory atmosphere filled the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps as Auxerre secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Paris FC, effectively securing their promotion with just two games remaining. READ MORE : Caleb Ekuban on target in Genoa’s draw with AC Milan With a comfortable six-point lead over second-placed AS Saint-Étienne and third-placed SCO Angers, along with an impressive +33 goal difference, celebrations ensued, allowing players…

Caleb Ekuban on target in Genoa’s draw with AC Milan Ghana’s Caleb  Ekuban found the net in Genoa’s exciting 3-3 draw against AC Milan in the Italian Serie A on Sunday. The former Trabzonspor player played an important role for Genoa, playing for 87 minutes and making a significant contribution to his team’s performance. Genoa took the lead early in the game with Mateo Retegui’s penalty in the fifth minute. READ MORE: GPL Week Twenty-Nine Review: Kotoko, Medeama SC chalk win, Samartex slip away Despite AC Milan equalizing through Alessandro Florenzi just before halftime, Ekuban put Genoa back in front with…

Nsoatreman and Bofoakwa Tano settle for goalless draw in Nsuatre. Nsoatreman and Bofoakwa Tano played to a goalless draw in Nsuatre on Monday afternoon. The match, hosted at Nana Professor Koromansa II Park, featured a cautious performance from both teams, resulting in neither side being able to secure a victory, ultimately settling for a shared point. READ MORE : Nigeria’s Super Eagles appoint Finidi George as new head coach Following the draw, Nsoatreman maintains its position in fourth place, while Bofoakwa has temporarily moved out of the relegation zone. However, with Dreams FC just below them and having four outstanding games,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles appoint Finidi George as new head coach Ex Nigerian winger Finidi George has been named the new head coach of the country’s senior men’s national team. The announcement, which came on Monday, was the result of approval from the NFF Board, which supported the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee. George previously served as an assistant to the outgoing coach, José Santos Peseiro, for 20 months. Following Peseiro’s departure after the Super Eagles’ impressive run to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, George took over as interim coach. READ MORE…

Fatawu Issahaku clinches English Championship title with Leicester City. Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku secured his first club career trophy by aiding Leicester City in claiming the English Championship title. The 20-year-old contributed with an assist during a 3-0 triumph against Preston North End, which sealed the championship for the Premier League-bound team. READ MORE: CAFCC: Karim Zito pins semi-final exit on lack of experience Seasoned forward Jamie Vardy scored twice, while Kasey McAteer scored from a cross delivered by Issahaku at Deepdale Stadium. The young player, on loan from Sporting Lisbon, has been in remarkable form since arriving in England…