Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Writer/Talker/Pundict. I have Sports at heart.

Samartex and Nations FC continued their fine form in the Ghana Premier League snatching home victories over Medeama SC and Great Olympics to keep their head-to-head battle at the apex of the table. Mawuli Wayo’s late goal was enough for GoldStars to beat Hearts of Oak away from home at the Accra Sports Stadium. READ MORE: Watch Highlights: Dreams FC book semi-finals against Zamalek Kotoko ended their four-match losing streak by picking a point away from Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. WEEK 24 Nations FC 1-0 Great Olympics [R.Simpson] Accra Lions 1-0 Bofoakwa Tano [S.Seidu] Bechem United…

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Mawuli Wayo’s late goal was enough for GoldStars to scale over Hearts of Oak in cagy late cagy duel at the Accra Sports Stadium. Following their loss away to table toppers, Samartex, Coach Aboubakar Ouattara and his charges were on the lookout to pick a win after months of playing at adopted venues as their home venues. READ MORE: Watch Highlights: Dreams FC book semi-finals against Zamalek The host had a plethora of chances to open the scoring in the first half but for sheer luck, inexperience, and impressive goalkeeping abilities of the diminutive goalkeeper, Ernest Kusi, he kept the…

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Dreams FC has booked a semi-final berth against Egyptian heavyweights, Zamalek after securing a triumphant qualification over, Stade Malien. The host overpowered their guest away from courtesy of a brace from experienced forward, John Antwi in a game that ended 2-1 in the favor. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20movTA7gQk In the reverse fixture, they managed a 1-1, Yoro Diaby with the opener for the visitors, and an equalizer from Sylvester Simba ensured a 3-2 aggregate victory over the Malian club at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Similarly, Zamalek’s 3-2 aggregate over Egyptian club, Modern Future FC by the…

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Ghana Premier League, Dreams FC sealed a historic qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals at the expense of Malian outfit, Stade Malien at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.  A week ago in Mali, the Dawu-based side came from a goal down to beat their host, 2-1 victory in the first leg in Bamako, which meant that they needed to preserve that lead or top it up in the reverse fixture in Kumasi.  READ MORE : Hearts of Oak get new nine-member Board of Directors The host took an early lead through, Derrick Agyei but that goal was…

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Hearts of Oak shareholders have approved a nine-member board at its 6th Annual General Meeting held at the Civil Service Auditorium in Accra. The announcement comes off following the dissolution of the old board members which meant that new board members needed to be appointed to oversee the smooth running of the club.  READ MORE: Bournemouth manager lauds Antoine Semenyo’s influence in their triumph over Crystal Palace. The majority shareholder, His Royal Majesty Togbe Afedi XIV, still holds his role as the Executive Board Chairman.  Other members who have retained their position on the new board are long-serving members, Dr.…

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Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has implored coach Otto Addo to mold his current setup around hot prospect, Mohammed Kudus. Gyan made this remark on how crucial Kudus can be for the success of the Black Stars under the second tenure of coach Otto Addo.   READ MORE: Swedish club Elfsborg secures the signing of Rufai Mohammed from Inter Allies. “So far it is obvious when I say it’s obvious I mean you know, Mohammed Kudus,”  “When I was coming up, we had Michael Essien, Stephen Appiah, Sulley Muntari, and at a point it got to me. Players have come and…

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Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has publicly confirmed that he paid $100,000 to investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas to quell the release of his video.  Investigative journalist, Anas’ video investigation in June 2018, which had saw a host of football administrators and officials captured on camera engaging in one or more wrongdoings including the former GFA president as well.  READ MORE: Brandon Thomas-Asante on target as West Brom draws against Watford Speaking to Onua TV’s Captain Smart, Nyantakyi recounts, how Anas’ lawyers were demanding $150,000 but he could only raise $100,000 which fell short of the asking price…

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The MTN FA Cup Quarter Finals took center stage this week amidst euphoria across the various centers with Bofoakwa Tano, Karela United, Nsoatreman FC, Skyy FC, and Legon Cities all gunning for a place in the semi-finals of the competition.  An Eric Osei Bonsu proved the only difference between two Ghana Premier League clubs, Nsoatreman FC and Karela FC at the Nana Amoah Koronmansah Park. READ MORE: Brandon Thomas-Asante on target as West Brom draws against Watford The Sunyani Coronation Park witnessed a bag of excitement as the game went all the way to penalties with the home side, Bofoakwa…

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A John Antwi brace aided Ghanaian club, Dreams FC to a first-leg win over Stade Malien away in the CAF Confederations Cup at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako. The first half failed to produce any goal between the two sides despite the home team’s dominance with, goalkeeper, Solomon Agbasi proving his mettle between the sticks for the Ghanaian side. READ MORE: CAFCC: Dreams FC beat Stade Malien away from home The home side took the lead in the 53rd minute, following Coulibaly’s laid-off pass saw to Yoro Diaby, who struck a perfect shot from 30 yards to beat…

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A John Antwi double proved crucial for Ghanaian club, Dreams FC as they beat Malian club, Stade Malien away in the CAF Confederations Cup at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako.  The Malian side started the game strongly in possession and creating chances but their profligacy let them down in the final third of the game as they failed to find the back of the net on several occasions in the first half. Two minutes into the second half, Godfred Atuahene received the first card for his side after a late challenge on, Moussakoye Diallo. READ MORE : WATCH: Mohammed…

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