Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghanaian midfielder Rashid Nortey has joined Kumasi-based club Asante Kotoko in the current transfer window, the club have announced.  The midfielder signed a two-and-half-year deal with the club after successfully completing his medicals with the record holders of the league.  The skillful midfielder ended his six-year association with the club, the Medeama SC some days ago. He joined the Mauve and Yellow side in 2017 and went on to establish himself as a cogwheel in the side making over 100 appearances. https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1615750481338404864?s=20&t=wBqs3ENpk33mba0gHiVp5g During his time with the club, he was part of the side that won two MTN FA  Cup…

Former AshGold defender Richard Osei Agyemang has disclosed reasons leading to his choosing a move to India.  This comes about as a result of the player exodus that has hit the country with some players opting to play in countries with a relatively low reach.  Speaking to Wontumi FM, he said, no player can boast of 50k in their account from playing in the league for close to 6 years.  “No Ghana premier league player can boast of 50k cedis in his account for playing in the league for 5 to 6 years. I decided to move to India cos…

Ghana has been awarded three points for its final group match against Morocco which was scheduled for Monday, January 13 in the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), CAF has announced. In its decision on the absence of the National Team of Morocco from Match #5 of Group C against Sudan, the Organizing Committee announced that Sudan, Ghana & Madagascar will earn 3 points each in their matches against Morocco by 3-0 goal margins. Below is the decision of the Organizing Committee: The Organizing Committee of the African Nations Championship in its meeting held in Algiers on the 16th of January…

Bibiani GoldStars defender, Yahaya Adraman was left disappointed as his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw with holders of the Ghana Premier League, Kotoko at Duns park. The host were coming into this game on the back of three consecutive draws and were looking to pick up a win against the record holders of the league but went behind as Steven Mukwala pounced on some loose defending from the host’s defense to round Joseph Baah in post. Read More: Watch Highlights: Drama as Bibiani Goldstars hold Asante Kotoko at home The host were awarded a penalty by referee Akumatey…

The Black Galaxies of Ghana opened their CHAN account with a loss at the hands of Madagascar at the Stade Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium, Algeria. The game ended 2-1 in favor of the Malagasy side, with a goal each in each half from, Razafidranaivo Koloina, Randriantsifera Tsiry with Augustine Agyapong scoring for the Galaxies. In a hotly tempered game, the Black Galaxies’ David Nsobilla and Augustine Randolf were both booked by referee Mohammed Ibrahim in the 9th minute of the game. https://youtu.be/725BxxTRszI The Malagasy’s first real attack on the day ended up at the back of the Galaxies net through, Razafidranaivo…

Accra Hearts of Oak and newly promoted side, Samartex had to settle for a point each when the pair clashed in game week 13 of the ongoing betPawa Premier League at Accra Sports Stadium. The host were making a return to their favorite home turf following a month of football inactivity but they failed to make their home superiority count on the day. https://youtu.be/l8VInFyVtAI The first half was full of attacking promises from both sides but neither was able to find the back of the net. In the 64th minute, coach Slavko Matic, who was making a return to the…

Tanzanian powerhouse, Singida Big Stars have completed the signing of Aduana Stars forward, Bright Adjei in a permanent deal. The predatory striker penned down a new two-year deal which will see him feature for the club until, 2025. In the current betPawa Premier League, Adjei has been instrumental in Aduana’s recent surge in form, his five goals in nine appearances has aided them to the apex of the table after eleven rounds of games in the league. Read More: Kwame Peprah joins Maritzburg United on loan from Orlando Pirates Adjei started his professional career with Elmina Sharks, Tema Youth, and Aduana…

Hearts of Oak have cut ties with Cameroon forward, Junior Kaaba in the current betPawa Premier League campaign.  The forward joined Hearts of Oak from Fauvre FC in Cameroon in a contract that was valid for 2 years.  He ended the 2021-22 season with 11 goals and provided 5 assists in the Cameroon League. In a statement released by the club through the Twitter handle, excerpts of it read. “Accra Hearts of Oak have mutually terminated the contract of Cameroon striker, Junior Kaaba”  They went on to thank him for his services rendered to the club during his time spent…

Ghanaian forward, Kwame Peprah has opted to join Maritzburg United on loan from Orlando Pirates until the end of the season. Peprah, who teamed up with the South African club after hugely impressing with his home country club, King Faisal failed to cut a career for himself at his new club.  In his debut season at Orlando Pirates, he made over 30 appearances and was involved in 10 goals contributions, which saw his side end up losing a final against Morocco side RS Berkane in the CAF Confederations Cup. https://twitter.com/MaritzburgUtd/status/1613528626041098240?s=20&t=2wjRxs7V-ZEPEJl7lIrsdA This season, appearances for the Ghanain forward have come few…

Two betPawa Premier League teams, King Faisal and Hearts of Oak settled for a point each in the late kick-off at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.  The sides were coming into this fixture with contrasting fortunes in the ongoing league, for the host, they managed a 1-1 pulsating draw to Bechem United over the weekend at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park and were looking to appease their fans with many improved results against Hearts of Oak but that didn’t go according to plan.  https://youtu.be/KE1G1vG0fOk Hearts of Oak on the hand needed a last-minute goal from Caleb Amankwah to pick all…