Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

After the Ghana Black Stars labored and toiled against Madagascar they finally found the breakthrough through Inaki Williams in the 93rd minute of the game, virtually, the last kick of the game.  That game saw Chris Hughton deploy a double-pivot of Baba Iddrisu and Salis Ahmed in the heart of midfield with the latter thrust with the responsibility of progressing the ball, creating, and giving the BlackStars an alternative when needed but it was least surprised that, he failed to effortlessly discharge that role for several reasons. READ MORE: Yaw Annor makes competitive debut for Togo in World Cup Qualifier…

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has released a statement prompting clubs to resort to other venues for their Ghana Premier League games due to the imminent closure of the Accra Sports Stadium for December’s Christmas festivities. In the letter released and signed by the Director General of the NSA, Professor Peter Twumasi, the venue will be used for a host of festivities that will happen in December hence clubs should resort to the use of their alternative venues for their home games. READ MORE: Asante Kotoko challenges GFA decision on GHS80,000 fine for misconduct Some of the affected clubs are…

A second-half penalty from Mohammed Sherrif was enough to spare, Kotoko’s blushes against defending champions, Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.  The two representatives of the Northern Region, Karela United and Real Tamale United recorded tasty wins this weekend over Aduana Stars and Dreams FC in game week eleven of the Ghana Premier League.  READ MORE : Watch Highlights: Black Princesses beat Eswatini in Accra in the U20 World Cup Qualifiers Elsewhere at the Sunyani Coronation Park, what ended a barren draw and a point each for Bofoakwa Tano and Nsoatreman FC turned out to be a bloody affair…

Ghanaian shot-stopper, Joojo Wollacott is optimistic about the chances of the senior national team the Black Stars as they gear up ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification games against Madagascar and Comoros.  Wollacott, who is making a return to the setup after suffering recurring injuries that ruled him out of BlackStars’ fourth participation in the FIFA World Cup is rallying the squad to take the upcoming games seriously to avoid disappointment.   READ MORE: World Cup Qualifiers: Antoine Semenyo fired up for Madagascar and Comoros clash Speaking exclusively to Saharafootball.net, Wollacott, said they (the team) know what to expect…

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo has stressed the need for the Black Stars to win their 2026 World Cup qualification games against Madagascar and Comoros.  According to him, team Ghana has to strive for a good start against their opponents in the upcoming campaign’s double World Cup qualifiers.  READ MORE: Lawrence Agyekum returns to action for Liefering after serving suspension Speaking exclusively to Saharafootball.net, Semenyo, affirmed the importance of winning the two games against Madagascar and Comoros.  “We need to make sure we win, so, we have to have to come together and train well this week and hopefully get…

Ghana midfielder, Lawrence Agyekum returned to action for Austrian side, Liefering FC on Sunday afternoon after serving his one-match ban against First Vienna. Due to the midfielder’s pivotal role for the side, coach Onul Cinel threw him right into action after he served a one-game suspension.  READ MORE: Black Stars full schedule ahead of Madagascar and Comoros game Agyekum played 76 minutes upon his return from his suspension as he was replaced by Austrian-born Luka Reischl.  Before his withdrawal from the game, the former WAAFA academy prodigy managed to 64% accurate passes, two key passes that nearly resulted in…

Emmanuel Keyekeh’s brilliant free-kick for Samartex inflicted a third successive loss on Kotoko at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex.  Dreams FC continued their fairytale run as they gunned down Great Olympics at the Dawu park, Dede Ishmael and Eric Boateng got the two goals for the host.  READ MORE: Match Report: Hearts of Oak draw blank against Legon Cities in Accra What a rollercoaster season, Nsoatreman FC is having under coach Maxwell Konadu, as they effortlessly beat Real Tamale United with goals from inform Umar Manaf and Abdul Rahman aiding them to the summit of the table.  Accra Hearts of Oak…

Accra Hearts of Oak drew goalless with city rivals Legon Cities at the Accra Sports Stadium in game week ten of the ongoing Ghana Premier League.  The Phobians were celebrating their 112th anniversary but they failed to commemorate the special day with a win for their fans and other key stakeholders.  READ MORE: Ghana captain Andre Ayew joins French side Le Havre In midweek, the Phobians traveled away to Hohoe to bask point against Hearts of Lions, and looking to build on this the host delivered an expected.  Martin Koopman featured, Kofi Agbesimah, Michael Ampadu, Linda Mtange, Salifu Ibrahim,…

Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has sealed a move to France to join Ligue 1 side Le Havre AC for the remainder of the season. Ayew’s recently left English Premier League side Nottingham Forest at the end of last season and has been unattached to a club until now. READ MORE: Breaking News: Black Stars captain Andre Ayew to join French club Elsner’s team has been very solid since the start of the season, 6th on the log. The French side will be counting on his immeasurable experience as they surmount the tides of the Ligue 1. The Ghanaian started…

Samartex inflicted more pain on Kotoko at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex when the pair met in game week ten of the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.  The hosts were looking to forget the midweek loss they suffered at the hands of Berekum Chelsea. Their lineups featured the likes of, goalkeeper, Kofi Baah, Emmanuel Mamah, Samuel Mensah, Evans Osei Wusu, Emmanuel Keyekeh, and others.  READ MORE : WATCH: Moment Raphael Dwamena collapsed during FK Egnatia game Meanwhile, Prosper Ogun Narteh after their recent press conference following the loss to Dreams FC, opined that the senior players were unwilling to go the…