Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has admonished Black Stars’ victory over South Korea as a big win ahead of their final group game against Uruguay in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Black Stars raced to a two-goal lead in first half with goals from Mohammed Salisu and poster boy, Mohammed  Kudus to put them up 2-0. The second half saw the Koreans peg their opponents back immediately in the second half with goals from two beautifully headed goals from forward, Gue-Sung Cho thereafter, Kudus slotted home the winner.  Speaking to reporters after the game, the Crystal Palace forward…

Portugal emerged victors over Ghana for a 3-2 win at Stadium 974 to pick all 3 points at the expense of their West African opponents.  It goes without saying that, the game had its moments, Otto Addo put a string of -5-3-2 formation, which had Alex Djiku, Mo Salisu and Amartey are the main center-backs in front of the goalkeeper, Ati Zigi with Baba Rahman and Clermont Foot’s player, Alidu Seidu as the right back ahead of Tariq Lamptey but it surprisingly the full-back impressed loads of people with his standout performance.  The first half saw the Portuguese side dominate…

Accra-based side, Accra Hearts Of Oak are brimming with immense confidence coming into match week eight of the betPawa Premier League as they engage out-of-sorts Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium.  The Phobians applied the brakes on Accra Lions’ fine form by beating them 3-1, which help them bask 3 points at the expense of their opponents. That win means, three out of four wins since the appointment of the Serbian trainer a month ago The absence of Gladson Awako (red card), Daniel Afriyie Barnieh (national team assignment), and Abdul Aziz (injury) will surely be a great miss for…

Real Tamale United’s resolve will be tested this weekend by Kumasi Asante Kotoko in match week eight of the ongoing betPawa Premier League. In their last few games, the home side have been able to pick two wins from five, their last home win came against no less a team than Aduana Stars, who had not lost a match until they faced the home side.  Read More: PICTURES: Ghana Black Stars arrive in Doha for 2022 World Cup The Tamale-based side found their opening games very torrid to pull through and it was least surprising that they only managed 2 points…

Hearts of Oak forward Daniel Afriyie Barnieh spoke in great confidence when queried on his first game for the BlackStars against Switzerland.  Otto  Addo named a fairly youthful side against the European powerhouse, Switzerland in the last friendly game before the World Cup. The side featured the likes of Elisha Owusu, Salis Ahmed, Tariq Lamptey, Muhammed Salisu, and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, the only outfield player from the betPawa Premier League.  Read More: FEATURED: Things we learnt from Ghana Black Stars’ win against Switzerland The exciting forward gave a good account of himself in the over half an hour he played on…

Ghana BlackStars wrapped up their last friendly game with an emphatic 2-0 win over European side, Switzerland to aid them into the World Cup slated for Qatar 2022.  I caught a glimpse of today’s stunning victory over Switzerland and I must say that you should be proud as a Ghanaian because today’s performance from the boys was nothing short but brilliant.  The tactical and technical aspects of our game was evident, it was clear the boys had upped their game, and there was a set objective to be fulfilled whiles the technical team most assuredly brought their A-game to bear.…

The usual frenzy that surrounded the BlackStars call-ups for a qualifier or major competition was at its all-time high. Like many others, there were many checks, balances, consultations, lobbying, and what have you in the background prior to the ultimate squad announcement. Ghana, a dominant football country secured its first qualification to the FIFA World Cup in Germany, 2006 then went on to make two other appearances in South Africa,2010 as well as Brazil,2014 but not Russia,2018 which saw the country miss out in such agonizing fashion but that didn’t deter the boys from making the most of the double…

Accra-based side, Accra Lions sit at the summit of the ongoing betPawa Premier League as they welcome former winners of the league, Accra Hearts of Oak in a regional derby at the Accra Sports Stadium. Since their opening day loss to Kotoku Royals, Accra Lions look like a breath of fresh air, they have since mesmerized lovers of the league with amazing displays, and five consecutive wins, their recent feat was ending Bechem United’s longstanding record which spans over 22 games in the league. Meanwhile, Coach Slavko Matic is yet to taste defeat in three games that he has successfully…

Kotoko will be at home to host Legon Cities for the week seven clash of the ongoing betPawa Premier League 2022/23 season.   The Porcupine Warriors have a lot going for them as they have managed to pick four wins from their last five games in the league, their only loss came away to Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour park a difficult terrain for the host.  This weekend, they are oozing so much confidence after a Nicholas Mensah goal gave them a win over one of the league’s contenders Medeama SC at Tarkwa.    The Royals have not disappointed, per…

Anderlecht midfielder Majeed Ashimeru is unfazed by his exclusion from Ghana’s 26-man squad to the World Cup in Qatar.  The exciting midfielder was initially named as part of the 55-man squad list but was later dropped as other players were viewed as being in a better position than him. The 24-year-old, a devoted Muslim remains optimistic that at the appointed time he will make his bow with Black Stars in a major tournament.  “I do believe in God and I just believe it’s not the time. Sometimes I believe I should be there but it doesn’t come. Everyone has to…