Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Granada FC sign Mubarak Alhassan from Liberty Professionals Spanish based club Granada  FC, have signed one of Ghana Premier League’s hottest prospect, Mubarak Alhassan from Dansoman based, Liberty Professionals for an undisclosed fee. The Spanish side concluded terms to sign the young lad from Liberty Professionals in a deal worth five years. In a recent interview with CitiSports to shed more light on his imminent transfer to Spain, the exciting midfield gem couldn’t hide his excitement about his new move. “This is the best moment in my career to make this move because everyone wants an opportunity like this, “At…

De Gea is human, he needs support When David De Gea arrived in Manchester as a young lad from Atletico Madrid almost a decade ago, very little people breathed him a lifeline of survival considering he wasn’t physically imposing, couldn’t command his backline and language was a problem in a new country. Fast forward to almost a decade, Sir Alex Ferguson will sit in his Director’s box and afford a smile knowing he signed a very good player for the club at the time. The Spanish lad has gone on to make an enviable 300 appearances with the Red Devils,…

Southampton sign Ghana’s Mohammed Salisu English Premier League club Southampton have all but wrapped a deal to bring Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu to the club in the summer transfer window after triggering his £10.9 million release clause. The 21-year old has agreed a four-year deal after passing his medicals this week. Salisu caught the eye of many admirers this season with his breathtaking performances for his Spanish outfit. He featured 31 times scoring a goal to add up. It’s no doubt that he drew interest from Manchester United, Westham, Everton, Valencia but the lure of playing regular football to continue…

David Silva; A star bows out David Silva, the star of an era signs off in a rather unusual season in the Premier League on Sunday against Norwich City with a simple message: I hope you enjoyed the show. The Spanish playmaker arrived in England on the back of winning the World Cup with his native, Spain, blessed with many talents. It’s no surprise that, since his arrival at the club, a decade ago, he has mesmerized many with his dazzling football, clever assists and once in blue thunderbolt goals which helped mold Manchester City into a powerhouse in English…

Egyptian side Wadi Degla chase Asamoah Gyan Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan is set to earn a move to Egypt Premier League side Wadi Degla SC in the coming days according to local media reports. Gyan has been clubless since leaving Indian side NorthEast United FC in the early part of January 2020. It’s said that negotiations between both parties are far advanced with a deal to be confirmed in the coming days. Wadi Degla want the experienced striker to lead the lines entering into next season 2020/21 in order to rival the likes of Al Ahly and Zamalek. The 34-year-old’s…

Coutinho edges closer to Arsenal move Out of favor Barcelona player, Philippe Coutinho is reportedly set to join Arsenal on a season-long loan. The player’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, has been given the nod to negotiate a move away from the Catalan side to London. Coutinho has failed to make his mark in a star-studded Barcelona team that houses the likes of Messi, Suarez, Antoine Griezemann and thus had to ship out to Bavarian giants Bayern Münich for a loan move, which proved largely unsuccessful after the bosses failed to legitimize his loan into a permanent one. The Catalan outfit for…

New Edubiase reject CODVID-19 relief fund New Edubiase Owner Abdul Salam Yakubu, has emphatically stated that his club will not accept the Covid-19 relief package that is yet to be shared amongst Ghanaian Clubs by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). This week the football association in a statement disclosed how the $1.8m received from FIFA and CAF will be disbursed to the clubs. From the look of things, the statement has been met with a strong backlash from stakeholders of the game football in the country, which his club is no exception. According to vocal club president, the FA needs…

Ghanaian clubs descend heavily on GFA over unfair disbursement of CODVID-19 relief fund After several pleas from Ghanaian clubs to government and other relevant stakeholders of the game through the Ghana Football Association, help finally came to the relief of many. This week the football association in a statement disclosed how the $1.8m received from FIFA and CAF will be disbursed to the clubs. But that has been met with some serious backlash, with some coming out in full force to register their displeasure about the turn of events. Division One League campaigner’s New Edubiase’s owner Abdul Salam Yakubu, has…

Thomas Partey rejects Arsenal in favor of ATM stay One of Ghana’s budding talents making the country proud on the European scene is Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey. The Ghanaian international has attracted lots of huge interest from top clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern, Juventus, PSG set to be courting the boisterous midfielder. The Ghana international, 26, has revealed to his close friends his love for the London based club and move to the Emirates Stadium will gladden his heart. Partey has a release clause of around £45 million whiles Atletico are huge admirers of Arsenal striker…

Ollenu Ashitey cries out for help after deadly accident It’s been three years since a Kumasi Asante Kotoko bound bus to Kumasi was involved in a crucial accident. The club bus was en-route to Kumasi from Accra after a league match with Ghanaian Premier League outfit Inter Allies, when it hit a stationed truck on the road. Several players, technical staff, and bus driver were involved in the accident, which resulted in the death of the equipment officer, Kofi Asare. Ollenu Ashitey, was one of several casualties, suffering broken ribs and others to the body. In a recent media interview,…