Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana Premier League, Asante Kotoko has sealed the deal for Berekum Chelsea’s defender, Henry Ansu.   The highly rated center-back penned a three-year deal with the Kumasi-based club ahead of the new season.  The 24- year old was crucial to Berekum Chelsea’s push for a top-half finish and it was least surprising that he made, 18 appearances, bagging two man-of-the-match awards in the just ended season.  Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton in France to watch Ghanaian players Speaking to the Porcupine Warriors’ in-house media outlet, Ansu is fired upp Kotoko.  “It’s a dream come true because this is a club that…

Ghana midfielder, Forson Amankwah was in blistering form for Austrian side, RB Salzburg as they dispatched Austria Vienna. The Ghanaian hotshot played in the hole behind, Roko Simic and Karim Konate and controlled large parts of the game with his dazzling skill set.  ROUNDUP: Performance of Ghanaian players abroad Forson Amankwah, 20, was featured in his third game in the league and it was least surprising that he scored the first goal in the 55th minute of the game.  He was substituted off the game to rupture cheers from the home fans in the 84th minute by Oscar Gloukh.  Karim…

A host of Ghanaian players were in action for their varied clubs across the globe. In this piece, I take a look at some of these players who made the most of their game time for their clubs in England, Spain, France, Holland, Belgium, and beyond. Thomas Partey gave an assured performance for Arsenal as they dispatched Nottingham Forest at home by 2-1. Jordan Ayew was integral for Crystal Palace in their away win over Sheffield United. Tariq Lamptey was an unused substitute for Brighton who cruised to a 4-1 victory over newly promoted side, Luton. Kevin-Prince Boateng officially retires…

George Afriyie has filed his nomination to contest for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) president seat occupied by Kurt Okraku.  Afriyie vied for the presidential seat four years ago but lost to Kurt Okraku. GFA President Kurt Okraku files nomination ahead of September elections This afternoon at the GFA secretariat, the former GFA vice president filed his nomination in the company of his well-wishers and sympathizers who came in their numbers to support their Presidential candidate. Afriyie will be hoping to win the GFA Presidential elections.  The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Congress will be held on September 27 at the…

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has officially submitted his nomination for re-election. Okraku was first elected President after coming tops in an election that featured George Afriyie, Nana Yaw Amponsah, Amanda Clinton, and others.  Ajax coach gives an update on Mohammed Kudus’ transfer Addressing journalists after filing his nomination for the GFA presidential election, he was optimistic that he would take Ghana football to a higher level.  “Ghana football has suffered, Ghana football has struggled but is currently on elevate the rise and I can assure you that, Ghana football is currently in safe hands, and I am…

Ghana Premier League side Kumasi Asante Kotoko has officially out doored Prosper Narteh Ogum as their new head coach for the 2023/24 season. The head coach is returning to the club in a little over a year after surprisingly resigning from a job he was supposed to lead for three seasons.  Former Arsenal legend, Van Persie tips Partey for success this season Ogum delivered the Porcupine Warriors’ twenty-fourth league trophy after over a decade of absence.  At his unveiling, the former WAFA head coach said: “My first year is to put together a formidable team that can compete domestically and…

Former Arsenal player Robin van Persie is optimistic, Thomas Partey will positively impact the club’s quest for a Premier League trophy in the 2023/24 season. According to the Dutchman, the midfielder’s absence was felt by Arsenal reason they lost out on the title to Man City at the tail end of the last season. Breaking News: Brighton reach agreement to sign Mohammed Kudus from Ajax However, he believes, the Ghanaian international will be pivotal to Arsenal’s season this year having narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last season.  “Losing such a player without a brilliant replacement will affect…

Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has suggested to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to engage former AFCON winners on how to end the AFCON trophy drought.  Appiah opined that the country needs to find an antidote to this trophy and suggested that former players who have experienced the feeling of winning the trophy in times past should be engaged in proper solutions on how to win the AFCON.  “Former players, when you speak to them, you can get something from them,” Appiah noted. “They are experienced so when you ask them about certain opinions; for instance, Mohammad Polo, Abedi…

Ghana defender, Mohammed Salisu could not hide his excitement at sealing his summer move to French club, AS Monaco. Salisu passed his medicals and has since joined the team in pre-season and is said to be steadily integrating with the squad members.  King Faisal striker Samuel Adom Antwi signs for Rivers United in Nigeria According to the 24- year old, his new move is a big step for him and he is ready to give it his best shot at the Ligue 1 side. “It’s a very great club and I am happy to be here like I side it…

 Chris Hughton has opened up about how he was offered the vacant coaching role of the Black Stars job by the Ghana Football Association. Coach Hughton was offered the job by the Ghana Football Association following Otto Addo’s resignation right after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.  Chris Hughton targets AFCON trophy for Ghana Before taking up the job, he was handed the technical advisor role of the team where he liaised with Otto Addo, George Boateng, and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani to push the Black Stars to beat Nigeria for a spot at the Mundial. Speaking to talkSPORT on Tuesday,…