Author: Selasi Fiawoyi

Lothar Matthaus explains he is big on giving back to the community. German football legend Lothar Matthaus has provided insight into his decision to acquire a stake in Ghana’s top-tier club, Accra Lions, expressing his desire to contribute to the local community and the development of Ghanaian football. Matthaus, along with Ghanaian football star Frank Acheampong and renowned football agent Oliver Konig, now joins the ownership group of the club, with the reported value of the acquisition being approximately €2 million. During the unveiling ceremony held at Kempinski Hotel, Matthaus, a former FIFA World Player of the Year and World…

Lothar Matthäus has disclosed that the GFA approached him for Black Stars coaching role in the past Lothar Matthäus, the renowned German football icon, has disclosed that he was approached by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider coaching the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars, between 2005 and 2006. Matthäus made this revelation on Tuesday after being introduced as a new co-owner of Accra Lions, a club in the Ghana Premier League. During an interview with 3Sports, Matthäus provided further information about his interaction with Ghana regarding the coaching position. READ MORE : Former Ballon D’or winner buys Ghana Premier…

Interim  coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdulai Gazale Asante Kotoko is still in the tittle race. In their recent match against Kotoku Royals on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Theatre of Dreams, the Porcupine Warriors secured a comfortable 3-1 victory. George Mfegue scored twice before the 30-minute mark, giving Kotoko the lead. Richard Dzikoe reduced the deficit for Royals with a goal on the 35th minute. In the second half, Rocky Dwamena found the back of the net in the 51st minute, scoring his third goal of the season and sealing the win for the defending champions. READ MORE: Coach Ibrahim…

Coach Ibrahim Tanko invites 22 Players for U-23 AFCON Training Camp. Ibrahim Tanko, the coach of the Black Meteors, has revealed a roster of 22 players who will participate in a training camp starting on Tuesday, May 23, at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Ghana. The purpose of the training camp is to prepare for the upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which is slated to occur in June. The chosen players have been selected from teams in the Ghana Premier League, as well as a few lower-tier clubs in Ghana. They have been instructed to arrive at…

Asante Kotoko confirm departure of the club’s video analyst, Boudjadi. Earlier reports on Monday indicated that Boudjadi had resigned from his position within the club. Later in the day, the club confirmed Boudjadi’s departure and provided an explanation for the situation. The press release stated that before joining the club in Ghana, Boudjadi had sought permission from the management to visit his sick mother in Saudi Arabia. READ MORE : Mohammed Kudus to leave Ajax; Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle interested However, due to the critical nature of the first game of the season against Kadiogo, the club requested that he…

Ghanaian youngster Kwadwo Asamoah completes transfer to Lithuanian side FK Panevezys. Saharafootball.net can confirm that, young Ghanaian talent Kwadwo Asamoah has completed a permanent transfer to Lithuanian club FK Panevezys. Asamoah finalized his move on Sunday by signing a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2024-2025 season. The 20-year-old recently played for FK Spartaks Jūrmala in Latvia, where he showcased his skills with 11 goals and six assists in 69 appearances across three seasons in the Latvian top-flight. He initially joined FK Spartaks Jūrmala in July 2020 after representing Ghana Premier League…

Ghana’s Razak Abalora and Patrick Kpozo win Moldovan league with Sheriff Tiraspol. Sheriff Tiraspol’s goalkeeper, Razak Abalora, and defender, Patrick Kpozo, have won the  Moldavian league. The Ghanaian duo played pivotal roles as Sheriff claimed their 21st championship title. Both Abalora and Kpozo were instrumental in Sheriff Tiraspol’s commanding 4-0 victory over Milsami, which solidified their status as Moldova’s champions. READ MORE : Coach of Hearts of Oak, David Ocloo admits his team’s race for the title is over The scoring began with Moroccan forward Mohammed Amine Talal finding the net after 20 minutes, followed by Mouhamed Diop doubling the lead…

Coach of Hearts of Oak, David Ocloo admits his team’s race for the title is over. David Ocloo, the coach of Hearts of Oak, has acknowledged that his team cannot win the Premier League championship this season following their heavy 5-1 defeat at home to Medeama on May 21, 2023. Medeama surpassed Aduana to take the top spot in the league standings after demolishing Hearst of Oak 5-1  at the Accra Sports Stadium. Medeama demonstrated their serious intent by taking the lead in the 17th minute through Derrick Fordjour. However, Hearts of Oak managed to equalize with a penalty scored…

CEO of Berry Ladies, Gifty Oware-Mensah donates to Black Princesses ahead of WAFU B U-20 tournament With the 2023 WAFU B U-20 tournament in Kumasi fast approaching, Gifty Oware-Mensah, the CEO of Berry Ladies FC, has demonstrated exceptional generosity by making a substantial donation to support Ghana’s Black Princesses. Understanding the significance of proper preparation for the upcoming tournament, Oware-Mensah has come forward to offer significant assistance to the national women’s U-20 team. Gifty Oware-Mensah, known for her branding expertise and successful management of Berry Ladies FC, has played a pivotal role in reshaping the perception of women’s football. READ…

Hafiz Konkoni of Bechem United wins GPL NASCO Player of the Month award Hafiz Konkoni, the striker for Bechem United, has emerged as the recipient of the NASCO Player of the Month award for April. The announcement followed a rigorous selection process where Konkoni competed against five other talented footballers: Sampson Eduku (Tamale City), Issah Kuka (RTU), Bassit Siedu (Accra Lions), Steven Mukwala (Asante Kotoko), and Kalo Ouattara (Berekum Chelsea). READ MORE : Aduana’s Paa Kwesi Fabin named GPL April Coach of the Month Konkoni’s exceptional performance on the field led to this recognition. Throughout the month, he showcased his skills…