Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

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

The Management of Asante Kotoko have as a matter of urgency been directed by Manhyia to remove the image of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II from their unreleased jersey ahead of the new football season. The Kotoko leadership viewed it as an honour to appreciate the long-standing tradition, relationship, and commitment of the celebrated Ashanti kingdom’s ruler and hence printed his image on samples of their new jerseys for the new season. But right after samples of the intended jersey were released, it was met with mixed reactions from some quarters of the football landscape, whiles some viewed it as a…

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Former Ghana Premier League hopefuls, Eleven Wonders have sued the Ghana Football Association (GFA) using the country’s Judiciary Arms of Government, High Courts to seek redress on a matter they feel aggrieved within the football landscape.  This new development comes about as a result of the club’s exemption from the upcoming Ghana Premier League playoff which involves Liberty Professionals, Tamale City and Ebusua Dwarfs will compete for the right to replace the demoted AshantiGold SC.  READ: OFFICIAL: Hearts of Oak announce signing of Junior Kaaba According to the letter approved by the Registrar of the High Court of Wenchi, the High…

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The Black Galaxies of Ghana booked a mouth-watering fixture with fellow football giants, Nigeria for a spot in the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) slated for Algeria,2023. The Ghanaian side defied odds against neighbors, Benin beating them in a two-legged tie in Cape Coast and Cotonou. Coach Annor Walker assembled a formidable side from the Ghana Premier League and it was no fluke as they played out a good game to emerge victorious on the day. READ: Watch Highlights: Ghana Black Galaxies beat Benin to advance to final round of CHAN qualifiers A host of the key lads, Daniel Afriyie…

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A last gasp goal from predatory inform Accra Hearts of Oak forward, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh gave the Black Galaxies the victory against neighbors Benin in the second leg of the 2022 CHAN Qualifiers. The Ghanaian side came into this fixture on the back of winning handsomely by a 3 goals margin at the Cape Coast stadium. https://youtu.be/Yo1U0uaEQxQ Coach Annor Walker almost named the same lineup to the one that emerged victorious but for Seidu Suraj relinquishing his role in the starting berth to Accra Lions’ Dominic Nsobila. In the end, the Black Galaxies booked a date against Nigeria for one…

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Ghana international utility player and former Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah is said to be training with Danish top-flight side Nordsjaelland. The free agent who has spent most of his playing career in the Italian Serie A with Udinese, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Cagliari is currently clubless after ending his stint with the latter in the just concluded ended season. Asamoah joined the Islanders in February 2021 on a short-term deal where he made 11 appearances in all competitions. The versatile player is said to be attracting huge interest from Turkey and it’s unknown if he will consider a move to…

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Saharafootball.net takes a look at Ghanaian players who secured moves over the summer… Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh completed his long-awaited move from St. Pauli to Freiburg. Ghana goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott swapped League Two side, Swindon Town for English League one side Charlton Athletic, on a three-year deal. Serbian club Red Star Belgrade smashed their transfer record fee to sign Ghana international winger Osman Bukari from KAA Gent. Maxwell Woledzi joined top-flight Portuguese side, Vitoria Guimaraes, from  Danish club Nordsjaelland ahead of the new season. Godsway Donyoh has joined Azerbaijan giants Neftci Baku from Israeli side Maccabi Haifa. Spain Segunda Division…

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Aduana Stars defender Hafiz Adams has ended his years of association with the former Ghana Premier League side. The player was let go following the non-renewal of his contract by the side after hugely impressing for them in the just-ended season. Hafiz Adams joined the two-time Ghana Premier League champions from Legon Cities FC in 2016. Hafiz made over 33 appearances for the side in the just-ended season scoring a goal to his credit.  Saharafootball.net understands that the player has begun talks with some other Ghana Premier League sides ahead of the new season.

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Ghana  Premier League Champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko have outlined pre-season plans outside the shores of the country.  The European country of Turkey have been named by the club as their destination for the 2022/23 preseason campaign.  Last season following their disappointing spell losing out to bitter rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak, the club made giant strides in putting measures in place to recapture the league trophy, which had long eluded them from their city rivals.  The record holders, as part of their pre-season tour, would lock horns with, Nigeria champions, Rivers United, who came out tops ahead of  Plateau United,…

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The Ghana Black Galaxies took a giant leap to qualification as they put their West African neighbors, Benin to the sword in the first leg of the CHAN qualifiers at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. Coach Annor Walker named a strong starting eleven to do honors and they didn’t disappoint as they started the early exchanges of the game on the bright foot.  Augustine Randolph’s cross was adjudged to have hit the hand of the opposition player hence a penalty which, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh calmly slotted to give the host the lead.  A well-worked goal five minutes after the first…

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Hearts of Oak winger, Patrick Razak has agreed to join the newly promoted side, Nsoatreman FC ahead of the new season. The pacy winger made a return to the capital-based club after a failed stint with Guinean side Horoya AC but failed to re-established himself under coach Samuel Boadu.  READ: FEATURED: Prosper Narteh resignation; Kotoko making a mistake? The 27-year-old made a paltry 15 appearances with most of them coming from the bench but that did not deter his about-to-be new employers, who view his pace and experience as immeasurable for their chances in staying in the Ghana Premier League. …

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