Author: Selasi Fiawoyi

Central African Republic coach has issued a  warning to Ghana ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier. The coach of the Central African Republic, Raoul Savoy, has issued a cautionary message to Ghana ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Savoy’s team is set to face Ghana in a match they must win on Thursday in order to secure a spot in the upcoming tournament in Ivory Coast. Although the Black Stars are widely seen as the favourites and only need a draw to secure their place in the tournament, Savoy has reminded them of his team’s potential to…

George Afriyie disqualified from Ghana FA presidential elections. George Afriyie, the former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has been ruled out of the upcoming GFA presidential election, as stated by the Vetting Committee. The election, originally set for September 27 in Tamale, might face further postponement due to ongoing legal proceedings. The Vetting Committee pointed out that Afriyie’s application was rejected due to his violation of “Article 13(2)(j) of the Ghana Football Association statutes, 2019,” as well as his “inability to secure the necessary support from Ghana Football Association members for his candidacy.” READ MORE : AFCON 2023Q:…

Joseph Paintsil withdraws from Black Stars squad due to injury KRC Genk’s Joseph Painstil, a winger, has received approval from the Black Stars’ coaching staff to return to his Belgian club due to an injury he sustained in the recent league match against Anderlecht. Unfortunately, this means he won’t be able to participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Central African Republic. Instead, he will start his recovery process with his club. Consequently, Chris Hughton is now assembling a squad of 24 players for the match scheduled for Thursday. The squad comprises: READ MORE : CAF terminates…

CAF terminates 12-year broadcasting deal with beIN Media Group The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suddenly ended its 12-year broadcasting contract with the Qatari media giant, beIN Media Group, citing an alleged breach of the contract and outstanding payments of approximately $80 million that remain unresolved. This decision was relayed to beIN by CAF’s legal representatives on Friday, September 1, as reported by the BBC. The termination of this substantial television deal, initially valued at $415 million and inked in 2017, is expected to result in protracted legal disputes between the two parties and may have extensive implications for…

Kudus reunited with John Heitinga at West Ham Mohammed Kudus has once again teamed up with his former coach, John Heitinga, at his new club, West Ham United. The 23-year-old midfielder is set to collaborate with Heitinga for the second time in his career as the Dutchman takes on the role of assistant coach at West Ham, alongside Mark Robson and Henry Newman. Heitinga played a pivotal role in Kudus’ previous season, granting the attacking midfielder more playing time after the dismissal of Alfred Schreuder. READ MORE : Patrick Arthur signs for Etehad Al Reef in Bahrain Under Heitinga’s guidance, Kudus…

Patrick Arthur signs for Etehad Al Reef in Bahrain Patrick Arthur, the 26-year-old defensive midfielder from Ghana, has officially sealed a temporary move to Etehad Al Reef FC, a Bahraini club. Arthur, who previously played for Filipino team Kaya FC-Iloilo and departed in February of this year, has joined Dar Kulaib-based Etehad Al Reef FC as a free agent. READ MORE : Coach Odartey Lamptey named as assistant coach for the Black Satellites His journey to the Philippines began in April 2022, and he played a crucial role in helping Kaya FC-Iloilo secure their inaugural league championship by the conclusion of…

Coach Odartey Lamptey named as assistant coach for the Black Satellites. Nii Odartey Lamptey, the former Ghanaian forward and FIFA U17 World Cup champion, has been appointed as the assistant coach for the national U20 team, known as the Black Satellites. He will serve as the deputy to Desmond Offei, who has taken over as the head coach following the departure of Samuel Boadu. Lamptey brings a wealth of experience in talent development, gained through his diverse roles and his tenure as the head coach of the GlowLamp Academy. READ MORE : Desmond Offei promoted as head coach of Ghana U20…

Desmond Offei promoted as head coach of Ghana U20 coach The Ghana Football Association has elevated Desmond Offei to the role of head coach for the Black Satellites, the national under-20 soccer team. Desmond Offei, a 35-year-old Professional Football Coach holding a UEFA A (Level 4) License, brings a wealth of coaching expertise to his new position. Offei has previously held roles as the U-18 Head Coach and U-21 coach at Royal Antwerp FC, as well as serving as the Head Coach for Lokeren U-21 and Lusitano SAD. READ MORE : Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani confirmed as Black Galaxies head coach…

Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca impressed with Fatawu Issahaku’s debut display. Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has praised the performance of Ghanaian young talent Abdul Fatawu Issahaku in the match against Hull City. Issahaku made a significant impact coming off the bench during his debut, nearly scoring with a shot that hit the post late in the game. Despite Leicester’s defeat at Filbert Way, where Hull City secured victory with a Liam Delap goal, Maresca believes that the international break has arrived at an opportune moment for players like Issahaku to acclimate. READ MORE : Mark Osei Assinor scores first league…

Mark Osei Assinor scores first league goal for Zeleziarne Podbrezova in Slovakia Over the weekend, Ghanaian midfielder Mark Osei Assinor  scored his first league goal for FK Železiarne Podbrezová, despite their loss to Slovan Bratislava in the Slovakian Nike Liga. In the sixth round of matches at the Tehelne pole Stadium in Bratislava on Sunday, Slovan secured a 3-2 victory by scoring two late goals to overturn a deficit. The match’s opening goal was netted by Armenia international midfielder Tigran Barseghyan, putting Slovan in the lead in the 22nd minute. READ MORE : Henry Addo scorers 4th league goal in MSK…