Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

FC Sheriff defender Patrick Kpozo has expressed his excitement about making his full debut following the BlackStars’ goalless draw against Madagascar in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday. The budding full-back made his debut on the back of injuries to Baba Rahman and Gideon Mensah over the weekend in the qualifying series against Madagascar.  U-23 AFCON:Black Meteors pummel Zamalek in five-goal thriller Speaking to Citi Sports on what it means for him to make his debut for the BlackStars, he wasn’t particularly happy about the team’s draw but on a positive note, he remarked that, it was…

The Black Meteors rounded off their preparations ahead of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for Morocco this weekend with a thumping win over Zamalek.  The team has been in camp for some time preparing ahead for the U-23 tournament and had played out a 1-1 draw with Egypt’s U-23 side in a friendly game.  In the absence of Ransford Yeboah and Kamaldeen Sulemana, Coach Ibrahim Tanko named a strong starting berth that featured the likes of Emmanuel Appau, Salim Adams, Sylvester Simba, Emmanuel Yeboah, Hafiz Ibrahim. Breaking News: Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ransford Yeboah withdraw from Ghana Black…

Dreams FC shot-stopper, Augustine Koomson has shared his excitement following his team’s history-making feat over King Faisal in the final of the MTN FA Cup. The team beat Skyy FC in the semi-finals of the competition and had King Faisal to contend with for the trophy which they didn’t disappoint winning by 2-0 on the day. MTN FA CUP: Dreams FC pip King Faisal in finals Speaking to Sharafootball.net, after the game elated, Koomson was full of praise for his side’s teamwork leading up to the finals of the competition.  “It’s a good feeling because the journey from the start…

This afternoon, my patriotic self just like any other, Ghanaian was glued to their Television sets to watch the senior national team, BlackStars play against Madagascar at the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium, Antananarivo in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers 2023. The team was coming into this game with the hope of securing passage to the tournament to be staged in Ivory Coast, in 2023 but the odds certainly didn’t go in their favor as they drew goalless to their African opponents.  CHRIS HUGHTON  The game has evolved tremendously in the last few years, the BlackStars of old were known to…

Dreams FC pipped King Faisal to the MTN FA Cup 2022/23 trophy at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese. The duo defied the odds to get to the finals of the competition and were looking to walk home with the coveted trophy of the day.  The Dawu-based club made the most of the suspense pressure of football, Aziz Issah shot them into an early lead through a magical solo effort on the 20th-minute mark to send the traveling fans into ruptures,1-0. https://twitter.com/MTNGhana/status/1670500027242881028 The two sides gave it their best shot as the game wore on, the intensity levels rose…

Ghana and Madagascar drew goalless in the Africa Cup of Nations Group E penultimate round of games at the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium, Madagascar. In a highly anticipated game that the BlackStars were expected to come up tops away from home, they fell short of that expectation in Chris Haughton’s third game as coach of the former West African giants.  Coach Hughton named notable personnel Jordan Ayew, Dede Ayew, Thomas Partey, Daniel Amartey, and Ati-Zigi in the post for the side.  WATCH LIVE: Sierra Leone vs Nigeria | AFCON Qualifiers In a game of few chances amongst the two, the away…

The Ghana Premier League has successfully come to its climax, as fate would have it, Tarkwa-based club, Medeama SC have been crowned champions of the league for the first time in their club history.  It looked far-fetched to say they will be crowned champions of the league even though they were touted as one of the favorites by the bookmakers to win the league but they were still miles away from winning the most coveted prize in domestic football.  Two-time champions, Aduana Stars led the pack for most parts of the season, it was their trophy to lose after putting…

Medeama SC capped off a fine season with a rousing home victory over Tamale City at Akoon Park to win the Ghana Premier League 2022/23. In other games, Great Olympics needed a home victory over Nsoatreman FC to save their dwindling fortunes of being relegated from the league likewise Karela United beat Kotoku Royals away from home. King Faisal, Kotoku Royals, and Tamale City relegated Hearts of Oak, Kotoko failed to make any real impact in the league this season and drew their final games to Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and the Golden City Park the…

The BetPawa Premier League 2022/23 season climaxed beautifully with Medeama SC being crowned champions but King Faisal, Kotoku Royals, and Tamale City were relegated. Though there are scenes of happiness and excitement reverberating through the entire Tarkwa township and beyond the same cannot be said about other footballing areas in the country. With Kotoku Royals confirmed relegated some weeks ago, only one of these clubs Great Olympics, King Faisal, and Tamale City FC could maintain their status in the league for the following season. Match Preview and Prediction : RTU vs King Faisal Great Olympics had the ball in their…

Tarkwa-based, Medeama SC has been crowned champions of the Ghana Premier League season 2022/23 after beating Tamale City at the Akoon Park.  Before this encounter, the host needed a win or draw to bag their first trophy in 14 years which they did excitingly in front of their teeming supporters.  Kwadwo Amoako shot the home side into an early lead in the 6th minute of the game which they held on to the first half.  Match Preview and Predictions: Medeama SC vs Tamale City Upon resumption of the second half, Jonathan Sowah added the side’s second in the 66th minute…