Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Two-time winners of the Ghana Premier League, Aduana Stars held Kotoko to a goalless draw at the Nana Agyemang Badu II park to maintain their status at the table’s summit as Hearts lost to Bechem United.  In Tamale, there was double joy for Real Tamale United and Tamale City, who bagged all three points at the expense of their weekend opponents, Kotoku Royals, and Great Olympics at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. Read More: Semenyo’s goal rescues point for Bristol against Coventry City Alex Aso’s Legon Cities failed to deepen the wounds of a beleaguered Karela United as they shared the…

Aduana Stars and Asante Kotoko settled for a point each in the mouth-watering clash off game 10 of the ongoing betPawa Premier League on New Year’s Day at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park.  The host started this game as table toppers of the league as they beat Accra Great Olympics last weekend away from home. Kotoko were coming into this game on the back of picking a vital home win over Berekum Chelsea.  https://youtu.be/cP13eM2KzAk The first half failed to produce any real chances for both teams as they went at each other’s necks for an opener.  The second half…

According to German outlet BILD, Borussia Dortmund is said to have tabled an offer to secure the services of Ghanaian hotshot, Kudus Mohammed from Ajax. The young Ghanaian prodigy impressed upon many suitors with his scintillating displays at the recently held World Cup staged in Qatar, which saw Argentina crowned champions. Read More: Ghana Black Galaxies to play Al Ahly in pre-CHAN friendly Kudus became the first Ghanaian to score a brace at the World Cup but failed to help Ghana advance past the group stages in a group that had South Korea, Portugal, and Uruguay.  It is believed that Dortmund…

Benjamin Tetteh has resumed light training with Championship club, Hull City following a  hamstring injury he suffered prior to the FIFA World Cup.  The forward’s performances with his club side nearly earned him a place under former coach Otto Addo’s World Cup squad before he suffered that injury which ruled him out of club and national team activities. A delighted Hull City manager Liam Rosenior remarked that he couldn’t wait to get him back as his workload will be reduced to ease him slowly into action.  Tetreh joined Hull City from Yeni Malatyaspor featuring in 8 games, and scoring 2…

South American giants, Brazil lost its legend Pele on Thursday, December 29, at the age of 82. The three-time World Cup champion had been in and out of the hospital battling with his ill health.  In a tweet via his official handle disclosing his untimely death, it read ” Inspiration and love marked the journey of the King Pele, who passed away ” It ended.  https://twitter.com/Pele/status/1608543008332615682?s=20&t=8ckNi09-HJXdtnCSsjpKsw In September 2021, the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo performed surgery to remove a colon tumor that had been found during normal examinations. Pele will be remembered for his exploits in World football,…

Accra Hearts of Oak have parted ways with midfielder, Lawali Mamane after three years at the club.  The lanky midfielder joined Hearts of Oak in 2019 but got injured in his first year at the club and had to undergo a series of surgeries in South Africa.   The midfielder opted against signing a new contract with the side when he was handed a one-year deal by the capital-based club.  Read More: Emmanuel Gyasi and Spezia teammates return to Italy after training camp in Spain. The Nigerien expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Board Chairman, stakeholders, and other vested parties for their…

The Black Galaxies earned their first win in an international friendly duel over Egypt U-20 at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday. The Ghanaian side departed the shores of the country to begin preparations ahead of the CHAN tournament slated for Algeria and as part of preparations, the side will embark on some friendly games.  Legon Cities forward Kofi Kordzi broke the deadlock in the 15th minute of the game to help the Galaxies to head into the break with a 1-0 lead.  Read More: Breaking News: Christopher Nettey leaves Asante Kotoko The second half will see Dreams FC player, Sylvester…

Ghana Premier holders Asante Kotoko SC have parted ways with fullback Christopher Nettey, Sahara Football can confirm. The two parties were locked in negotiations for some months about extending the defender’s deal beyond his current contract which was near expiration on December 26, 2022. Still, according to sources close to the club, it decided against renewing the deal as the demands of the player were seen as excessive.  Read More: Ex Asante Kotoko striker Franck Mbella Etouga visited the camp of the Black Galaxies Nettey since joining the Porcupine Warriors in December 2019 from lower-tier side Attram de Visser Academy went…

Medeama defender Benjamin Abaidoo is ecstatic after making Black Galaxies coach Annor Walker’s final squad for the CHAN 2023 tournament in Algeria. The team had been in camp for the last month preparing for the tournament at the Ghanaman Centre for Soccer and Excellence.  The head coach’s final list had a host of fine talents spread across the betPawa Premier League, one such talent that made the list was Medeama SC defender, Benjamin Abaidoo. Read More: FULL SQUAD: Ghana Black Galaxies final squad for CHAN 2023 Speaking to Saharafootball.net on making the 25-man list for the CHAN tournament, the hardworking fullback,…

Hearts of Oak’s Gladson Awako has signed a one-year contract extension with the Accra-based club today valid until, 2024. The experienced figurehead after joining from Great Olympics in what became one of the most talked about transfers took some time off before commencing his football with the club. This afternoon, the club released a statement that reads, “The Management of Accra Hearts of Oak is pleased to announce that Gladson Awako has extended his contract to 2024” The 31-year-old becomes the latest player to sign a contract extension after Abdul Aziz Nurudeen, and Richmond Ayi inked new deals this week. …