Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

GPL Week 1 Preview: Asante Kotoko vs Eleven Wonders The much anticipated Ghana Premier League 2020-21 season is scheduled to takeoff on the weekend of November 14-15,2020 across the various league centres in the country. Kumasi Asante Kotoko, record holders of the Ghana Premier League will play host to Eleven Wonders in Accra on Sunday, 15 November 2020. The Porcupine Warriors have undergone a plethora of changes from the top, new management headed by Nana Yaw Amponsah, a new boarded backed by Dr. Kwame Kyei and other able men and women tasked with the mandate of helping the Reds return…

Ashantigold set to battle Salitas FC in Confederation Cup Ghana Premier League club, AshantiGold SC, have been pitted against Burkinabe side, Salitas FC in the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round of matches after Monday’s draw. The duo will meet eachother in a two legged tie, Ashgold will welcome their visitors in the first leg in between comes 27 – 29 November 2020. Whiles the Burkinabe side will get the nod in the second leg when they play host to Ashgold from 4 – 6 December 2020. The winner of duel will fancy their chances against the winner of the…

Ghana Premier League: Clubs to battle over GHC250,000 prize money The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the winner of the 2020-21 Ghana Premier League will bag a sum of GH₵250,000 in total prize money once the competition ends. GFA President, Kurt E.S Okraku, made this revelation during the lunch of the upcoming 2020-21 season, which was launched on Max TV, StarTimes Adepa TV and other broadcasters. GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE This season’s total prize money will increase from the former GH₵180,000 that Aduana Stars received when they were crowned Ghana Premier League champions in the 2016-17 season. In addition…

Bernard Mensah: The unsolved retirement mystery On Sunday,8, November 2020, I had just come back from a spirited church service with a message centered on “Victory through the blood of Jesus”, only to receive a notification from my phone. I then decided to go through my notifications ending up on Twitter, with an announcement from, Blackstars midfielder, Bernard Mensah announcing his early retirement from national team duties. Initially, I was struck by the tweet from his Twitter handle, I didn’t know what to make of this development. “I have decided to take a break from the national team until further…

Abubakari Damba, coach Opele throws weight behind Emmanuel Lomotey ahead of Sudan game Former Ghana goalkeeper Abubakari Damba has strongly suggested that Amiens midfielder, Emmanuel Lomotey will come good over the next few seasons playing for the Blackstars. On Friday, 30th October,2020, Ghana head coach, C.K Akonnor named his 23-man-squad set to battle Sudan in a double clash, featuring prominently in the list was Amiens SC midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey. Lomotey received massive backlash from football lovers after he failed to justify his inclusion against Mali in a friendly encounter in Turkey. According to the former Blackstars player, the technically gifted…

GHPL transfer: Asamoah Gyan, Joseph Esso, Justice Blay headline transfer window This season’s Ghana Premier League transfer window has by far been one of the most exciting windows in recent times. Ghanaian Premier League club have digged deep into the market signing players from all cylinders ; Brazil, Italy, Liberia, Nigeria, Cote d’ivore, Tanzania and many more to augment their squad ahead of a hugely anticipated season, November 13,2020. Saharafootball.net takes a look at the numerous signings made by clubs in the shut window, October 31,2020. ADUANA STARS The Two time Ghana Premier League champions have sign a handful of…

Emmanuel Lomotey to prove doubters wrong as he makes latest Black Stars squad Ghana coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor named his 23-man squad that will square off with fellow African faithful, Sudan for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series on Friday, October 30, 2020. A quick peek through the list sees, Amiens midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey making the squad following subpar performance in his debut game against Mali, where the country were heavily battered. Many have been quick to question reasons surrounding Emmanuel Lomotey’s call-up but the Ghana headcoach, CK Akonnor a man with numerous years of experience knows it’s imperative…

Daniel Nii Adjei seals Elmina Sharks move Former King Faisal midfielder Daniel Nii Adjei has sealed a move to Elmina Sharks ahead of the Ghana Premier League 2020-21 season. The nomadic midfielder with loads of experience under his belt penned a year’s contract with the Elmina based outfit in the about to be shut transfer window. Nii Adjei joins the Ghana Premier League side on a one-year deal after successful talks between both parties. The experienced midfielder is expected to beef the squad and add his immense experience garnered over the last few decades since he become a professional player…

Ghana winger Zakaria Mumuni trains ahead of new season Ghanaian winger, Zakaria Mumuni has started intensive training in his native country, Ghana with the intention of teaming up with his colleagues at DR Congo side, AS Vita, who have already commenced their domestic league. The versatile winger arrived in Ghana with his wife, Zenab, some four months ago when the Coronavirus was gaining ground in DR Congo leaving the top hierarchy of football no other option than to suspend the league in efforts to battle the growing pandemic. The news of Zakaria returning to training will please head coach, Florent…

Legon Cities closing in on Anthony Annan Legon Cites are on the verge of sealing a deal to sign BlackStars midfielder, Anthony Annan in the about to shut Ghanaian transfer window for the 2020-21 season. The 34-year old currently plies his trade in Finland for Inter Tuku with his existing contract near expiration in November 2020. The nomadic midfielder started his career from, Sekondi Hasaacas, before moving on to sides like Hearts of Oak, Stabæk, Rosenborg, Schalke, Vitesse Arnhem, Osasuna, HJK,1860 Munich, Beitar Jerusalem, and now Inter Tuku. The Royals have strengthened their squad ahead of the start of the…