Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

So after the numerous back and forth as to who is likely to take over the mantle from the departed C.K Akunnor, it’s looking inevitable that an old gem, Milovan Rajevac is in line to be confirmed as coach of the Ghana Blackstars in the coming days. see who the cat dragged in When C.K Akunnor was sacked from his role as Blackstars coach, there were lots of names, Herve Renard, George Boateng, Otto Addo, Didi Dramani, Karim Zito, Ibrahim Tanko, and others linked to the vacant coaching position.  But after a long stretch of assessment and evaluation, the three-member…

Ghanaian Premier League club Kumasi Asante Kotoko have mutually ended their association with Portuguese coach Mariano Barreto. The club made the announcement via their Twitter handle about this new development that both parties no longer have ties together.  Barreto took over from Maxwell Konadu mid-season in the Ghana Premier League 2020-21 campaign but failed in his quest to help the club win any trophy, losing out on the Ghana Premier League and the MTN FA Cup to Accra Hearts of Oak. Read More: However, the Portuguese trainer in some of his post-match interviews made some comments that were deemed unfit…

Former Hearts of Oak defender Nuru Sulley after weeks of intense speculations in the local media is very close to sealing a deal to Bibiani Gold Stars. Sulley, who joined Accra Hearts of Oak earlier in the season failed to established himself as a mainstay within the team losing his place to Mohammed Alhassan and Robert Addo Sowah who formed a formidable unit to help the Accra based outfit to end their over decade wait for a Ghana Premier League glory.  If this move materializes, the new boys will be counting on the experience off the well-traveled Sulley knows…

Ghana Premier League record holder, Asante Kotoko will reach a conclusion on who becomes their head coach to steer the affairs of the club in the coming days. Information reaching Saharafootball.net indicates that the management has penciled a list of coaches who have been thoroughly assessed and analyzed for the Kotoko coaching job. It is said that former Black Stars trainer, Kwasi Appiah, and Prosper Ogum Narteh lead the pack of coaches who could be appointed to take from Portuguese coach Mariano Barreto who couldn’t help the team win any trophy, losing out to Hearts for the Ghana Premier…

Kumasi Asante Kotoko CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah remained tight-lipped on the chances of his side copping one of the biggest football names in the country, Kwesi Appiah as coach of the club.  In the just-ended league, there have been growing reports suggesting that Portuguese trainer, Mariano Bareto’s stint with the club had ended following his relocation to his country of birth.  Nana Yaw Amponsah when queried on who will be given the mandate to lead the club as the new season gears up shared little in his recent media interview on Starr FM.  “I can’t confirm or deny. I…

Ghana played their second group match in the World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign against South Africa at the FNB Stadium.  1. Ghana failed dismally to pitch and control the game against South Africa who created numerous chances which eventually paid off at the tail end of the game through Hlongowane. 2. C.K Akunnor employed a double pivot in Wakaso-Lomotey which undoubtedly thrived under the current circumstances to break lots of pattern play by the opposition. The latter has received lots of backlashes but will draw lots of plaudits after this excelling performance. 3. The laterals for today, Gideon Mensah who…

Ghana got their World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign off to a flying start as they beat Ethiopia by a solitary goal at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. 1. Ghana controlled possession for most parts of the game but failed to create any clear goal-scoring opportunity even though the team has loads of attacking talent to wreak havoc to their Ethiopian side counterparts.  There were variations in personnel that saw the attacking duo of the Ayew brothers switch positions, as well as Kamal Sulemana, joining them where necessary.  Mubarak Wakaso was arguably the best player on the day for the home…

Hearts of Oak mercurial player Salifu Ibrahim has added the Ghana Premier League Player of the season award to a list of other awards he has bagged during and post-season. The talented midfielder joined Accra Hearts of Oak midway through the season and became the cogwheel on which the successes of Accra Hearts of Oak through Samuel Boadu built their foundation to end their 12 years wait for a Ghana Premier League.  Salifu beat off stiff competition from teammate Benjamin Afutu and Gladson Awako of former Great Olympics fame now with Hearts, Augustine Boakye(WAFA SC), Diawusie Taylor (Karela) to…

Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu bagged yet another accolade to crown off a fantastic season after being named Ghana Premier League coach of the 2020/2021 season.  The energetic trainer defied strong odds from several quarters to help the Accra-based club end their over-decade wait for a Ghana Premier League triumph.  The 35-year-old’s record for the Phobians are in final prints winning 11, losing 3, and drawing 5 from 18 games he oversaw since joining the club midway through the season.  He beat stiff competition from Mariano Barreto(Kotoko), Prosper Narteh Ogum(WAFA SC), Annor Walker(Olympics), and Vladislav Viric of Dreams…

Chelsea full-back Baba Rahman has joined Championship side Reading in the ongoing transfer window on a season-long loan. The 27- year old signed a contract extension at his parent club, Chelsea before moving ahead with his loan deal as his current contract nears expiration by the end of the season.  Baba couldn’t hide his excitement about joining his new club as he took to Twitter to express his profound happiness about the move. https://twitter.com/babarahmangh/status/1431307680757522435?s=20 This is not the first time Baba has been sent out on a loan deal, he has played at Schalke (x2), Reims, Mallorca, and PAOK.