Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Hearts of Oak forward Daniel Afriyie Barnieh spoke in great confidence when queried on his first game for the BlackStars against Switzerland.  Otto  Addo named a fairly youthful side against the European powerhouse, Switzerland in the last friendly game before the World Cup. The side featured the likes of Elisha Owusu, Salis Ahmed, Tariq Lamptey, Muhammed Salisu, and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, the only outfield player from the betPawa Premier League.  Read More: FEATURED: Things we learnt from Ghana Black Stars’ win against Switzerland The exciting forward gave a good account of himself in the over half an hour he played on…

Ghana BlackStars wrapped up their last friendly game with an emphatic 2-0 win over European side, Switzerland to aid them into the World Cup slated for Qatar 2022.  I caught a glimpse of today’s stunning victory over Switzerland and I must say that you should be proud as a Ghanaian because today’s performance from the boys was nothing short but brilliant.  The tactical and technical aspects of our game was evident, it was clear the boys had upped their game, and there was a set objective to be fulfilled whiles the technical team most assuredly brought their A-game to bear.…

The usual frenzy that surrounded the BlackStars call-ups for a qualifier or major competition was at its all-time high. Like many others, there were many checks, balances, consultations, lobbying, and what have you in the background prior to the ultimate squad announcement. Ghana, a dominant football country secured its first qualification to the FIFA World Cup in Germany, 2006 then went on to make two other appearances in South Africa,2010 as well as Brazil,2014 but not Russia,2018 which saw the country miss out in such agonizing fashion but that didn’t deter the boys from making the most of the double…

Accra-based side, Accra Lions sit at the summit of the ongoing betPawa Premier League as they welcome former winners of the league, Accra Hearts of Oak in a regional derby at the Accra Sports Stadium. Since their opening day loss to Kotoku Royals, Accra Lions look like a breath of fresh air, they have since mesmerized lovers of the league with amazing displays, and five consecutive wins, their recent feat was ending Bechem United’s longstanding record which spans over 22 games in the league. Meanwhile, Coach Slavko Matic is yet to taste defeat in three games that he has successfully…

Kotoko will be at home to host Legon Cities for the week seven clash of the ongoing betPawa Premier League 2022/23 season.   The Porcupine Warriors have a lot going for them as they have managed to pick four wins from their last five games in the league, their only loss came away to Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour park a difficult terrain for the host.  This weekend, they are oozing so much confidence after a Nicholas Mensah goal gave them a win over one of the league’s contenders Medeama SC at Tarkwa.    The Royals have not disappointed, per…

Anderlecht midfielder Majeed Ashimeru is unfazed by his exclusion from Ghana’s 26-man squad to the World Cup in Qatar.  The exciting midfielder was initially named as part of the 55-man squad list but was later dropped as other players were viewed as being in a better position than him. The 24-year-old, a devoted Muslim remains optimistic that at the appointed time he will make his bow with Black Stars in a major tournament.  “I do believe in God and I just believe it’s not the time. Sometimes I believe I should be there but it doesn’t come. Everyone has to…

Karela United’s Emmanuel Dagadu rued his side’s missed opportunities in grabbing all 3 points against Accra Hearts of Oak in week six of the ongoing betPawa Premier League 2022/23.  Both teams on the back of winning their prior week five fixtures were hopeful of continuing their form but in the end, they had to share the spoils at the end of proceedings. Speaking to Saharafootball.net on his assertions on the game,  Dagadu remarked  “ The game was a very tough one, Hearts dominated most parts, but we came for a win, if you noticed we created a lot of chances…

Bibiani GoldStars’ two goals hero Yahaya Adraman couldn’t hide his excitement after his side thrashed Samartex, 3-0 in-game week 6 of the ongoing betPawa Premier League 2022/23.  On the back of losing to Kotoko, Samartex were looking to redeem themselves at home but it wasn’t to be as they fell to a resurgent Bibiani GoldStars side, who were coming into this fixture after a home victory against King Faisal at the Duns park. Read More: Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim makes Ghana’s final squad for the World Cup Speaking to Saharafootball.net after the game, Adraman on how he managed to bask…

Ghana BlackStars coach Otto Addo named his finalized squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup slated for Qatar, in 2022. Last week, the BlackStars head coach named his initial 55squad list with the intention of trimming it down to a further 26-man squad before the tournament kick starts later this month in Qatar.  In the course of the week names such as Joseph Painstil, Mubarak Wakaso, Bernard Terkpetey, and Felix Afena Gyan, were told of their exclusions whiles minor injuries to BlackStars goalkeepers, Richard Ofori, Wollacott as well as Baba Iddrissu saw them ruled out of their final squad announcement. …

Kotoko, Accra Lions, and Bibiani GoldStars bagged wins to augment their positions on the league log over Medeama SC, Bechem United, and  Samartex,   Stars in game week six of the betPawa Premier League.  The abysmal run of Dreams FC continued as they lost their third match in four games, a trend, Ignatius Osei Fosu will be hoping to change as they welcome, a bruised Bechem United for game week seven of the league.  Read More: Watch Highlights: Hearts of Oak held by Karela United in Accra Accra Hearts of Oak were left frustrated in their anniversary game at home by…