Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Hearts of Oak have officially appointed Martin Hendrikus Wilhemus Koopman as the club’s new head coach before the new season 2023/24. The Accra-based club after parting ways with Slavko Matic, the club’s technical direction was then steered by assistant coach, David Ocloo, who has since left the club to join Asante Kotoko.  Kotoko parted ways with Mohammed Alhassan and three others Following weeks of intense rumors and speculations, the hierarchy has appointed, Koopman, who has extensive knowledge in the football circles having managed sides such, as RKC Waalwijk, Sparta Rotterdam, and Roda JC in the Dutch Eredivisie, Al-Orouba in Oman,…

Asante Kotoko has announced the departure of four players in the ongoing Ghanaian transfer window.  The Kumasi-based club let go of Mohammed Alhassan, Dickson Afoakwa, Charles Owusu, and Samuel Boateng. The Interim Management Committee (IMC) is looking to help the club restore its glory days and as part of those measures they have started trimming the squad for new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh.  West Ham United enters race to sign Mohammed Kudus In an official statement on Wednesday, August 16, the Porcupine Warriors club announced the departures of Mohammed Alhassan, Dickson Afoakwa, Charles Owusu, and Samuel Boateng. Asante Kotoko announces…

West Ham United has identified Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus as a primary target in the ongoing summer transfer window. The skillful midfield has become a subject of intense transfer these past few weeks from a host of clubs in Europe. Earlier, Brighton was looking to wrap up a deal for the young lad to switch sides but both parties failed to agree on a suitable transfer fee which saw the collapse of the deal.  Asante Kotoko announce signing of defender Samuel Asamoah As things stand, representatives of West Ham have flown to Amsterdam given sealing a deal for Kudus.  According…

Ghana international Mohammed Salisu has opened up about his favorite position on the field after earning a mouthwatering move to Ligue1 outfit AS Monaco. The central defender joined AS Monaco from English side, Southampton in a €15 million deal and is yet to make his bow for the side following an injury he suffered in the just-ended season. Hearts of Oak to build 25,000 capacity stadium – Togbe Afede XIV This weekend, Salisu was out doored by the fans in their season opener against Clermont Foot. Speaking to the media, he spoke on several issues, particularly his recovery and favorite…

Board Chairman of Hearts of Oak, Togbe Afede XIV, has outlined ambitions of the club to build a 25,000-capacity stadium. The club has made giant strides in its infrastructure at the Pobiman facility and is looking to go a step further by building its stadium in the coming years.  The Accra-based club has been using portions of the Pobiman complex for their pre-season ahead of the Ghana Premier League season 2023/24.  CAF CC: Dreams FC announce squad for the clash against Milo FC According to Togbe Afede XIV, the club as part of its activities to be one of the…

Ghana Premier League giant Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC has officially announced the signing of Kalo Ouattara from Berekum Chelsea FC. The towering forward penned a three-year contract after a successful medical.  In the just-ended league campaign, the 22-year’s lethal prowess went unnoticed as he effortlessly contributed to ten goals in twenty-five games for Berekum Chelsea. Kotoko seal move for Henry Ansu Speaking to the in-house media outlet for the Porcupine Warriors, Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has backed Kalo to hit the ground running at the club.   “Kalo is one for the future and the present. He has all the qualities…

Ghana Premier League, Asante Kotoko has sealed the deal for Berekum Chelsea’s defender, Henry Ansu.   The highly rated center-back penned a three-year deal with the Kumasi-based club ahead of the new season.  The 24- year old was crucial to Berekum Chelsea’s push for a top-half finish and it was least surprising that he made, 18 appearances, bagging two man-of-the-match awards in the just ended season.  Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton in France to watch Ghanaian players Speaking to the Porcupine Warriors’ in-house media outlet, Ansu is fired upp Kotoko.  “It’s a dream come true because this is a club that…

Ghana midfielder, Forson Amankwah was in blistering form for Austrian side, RB Salzburg as they dispatched Austria Vienna. The Ghanaian hotshot played in the hole behind, Roko Simic and Karim Konate and controlled large parts of the game with his dazzling skill set.  ROUNDUP: Performance of Ghanaian players abroad Forson Amankwah, 20, was featured in his third game in the league and it was least surprising that he scored the first goal in the 55th minute of the game.  He was substituted off the game to rupture cheers from the home fans in the 84th minute by Oscar Gloukh.  Karim…

A host of Ghanaian players were in action for their varied clubs across the globe. In this piece, I take a look at some of these players who made the most of their game time for their clubs in England, Spain, France, Holland, Belgium, and beyond. Thomas Partey gave an assured performance for Arsenal as they dispatched Nottingham Forest at home by 2-1. Jordan Ayew was integral for Crystal Palace in their away win over Sheffield United. Tariq Lamptey was an unused substitute for Brighton who cruised to a 4-1 victory over newly promoted side, Luton. Kevin-Prince Boateng officially retires…

George Afriyie has filed his nomination to contest for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) president seat occupied by Kurt Okraku.  Afriyie vied for the presidential seat four years ago but lost to Kurt Okraku. GFA President Kurt Okraku files nomination ahead of September elections This afternoon at the GFA secretariat, the former GFA vice president filed his nomination in the company of his well-wishers and sympathizers who came in their numbers to support their Presidential candidate. Afriyie will be hoping to win the GFA Presidential elections.  The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Congress will be held on September 27 at the…