Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

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

Ghana’s Black Starlets is billed to take on the Stallions of Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the 2024 WAFU B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations tournament at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon.  The Starlets have enjoyed a rollercoaster run from hitting five past Cote d’Ivoire in the opening duel to beat Benin by two goals to nil which has catapulted them to the semifinals of the ongoing competition where they will face the Stallions on Saturday.  READ MORE: Hearts of Oak’s Salim Adams set to join Al Hilal Omdurman Burkina Faso placed second behind Nigeria in Group B to set up a date with the host…

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Accra Hearts of Oak has announced the imminent departure of midfielder Salim Adams for Sudanese club Al-Hilal Sporting Club. The club announced on its Twitter handle that it had agreed to transfer the towering midfielder at the end of the 2023-2024 Ghana Premier League season.  https://x.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1793630378084937775 READ MORE: Laryea Kingston confident in his boys ahead of WAFU U-17 Championship semi-finals Salim joined the capital-based club from Ghanaian Division One club, New Edubiase FC player, and slowly warmed his way to the first team. His performances for the former Ghana Premier League earned him a loan move to American club, Cincinnati FC in the Major…

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The Black Starlets of Ghana asserted their superiority over their  Beninois counterparts in game two of the ongoing U17 WAFU Zone West B tournament at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Before the game, the host side had thrashed their neighbors on the left-hand of the African map, Cote d’Ivoire in a six-goal thriller. READ MORE: Emmanuel City FA emerge as champions of GARFA Division Two Zone 6 Coach Laryea Kingson named a spirited lineup of energetic boys to play their opponents for today’s game. The game started with frantic pace and energy with both teams cancelling out each other in the early embers…

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Ghanaian international Abdul Baba Rahman concluded the 2023–24 season as a league champion with Greece outfit, PAOK. Rahman was instrumental in helping his club secure a massive away victory against Aris to cement their status as league champions.  READ MORE: GPL Week Thirty Review: Samartex coast to win as Kotoko, Hearts fade away in losses They were followed closely by AEK who thrashed Lamia at home but could not catch up with PAOK who were two points adrift of them on the league log.  PAOK’s Brandon Thomas opened the scoring on the 30th minute mark which his side held on to end the first half. Two minutes after…

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Samartex continued their run in the league as they made light work of Bofoakwa Tano at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex. Accra Hearts of Oak and Kotoko were dealt serious blows in their quest for a win as they lost their respective duels ahead of the Super Clash to Aduana Stars and Berekum Chelsea respectively.    READ MORE : Match Report : Hearts of Oak loses at home to Aduana Stars Hearts of Lions roasted Dreams FC in their backyard as Emmanuel Abban, and Mohammed Yakubu found the back of the net for the visitors with Joseph Esso scoring a consolation goal for the host in Dawu.  WEEK 30 Nations…

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Kelvin Obeng’s first-half goal proved the match-winner for Aduana Stars over Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium. The host had found a new mojo, going two games without a defeat, and was looking to add Aduana Stars to their casualty list.  READ MORE : Match Preview & Predictions : Hearts of Oak vs Aduana Stars But things turned sour as Kelvin Obeng raced at the end of a perfectly curated pass from a teammate to place the ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper, Kwesi Nketia in post for the home side.  There were chances for the home side to pull…

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Two former Ghana Premier League winners, Hearts of Oak and Aduana Stars will go head-to-head in a mouthwatering clash at the Accra Sports Stadium.  READ MORE: Asamoah Gyan holds meeting with Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa The two teams are on both ends of the table, setting the tone for the encounter for the weekend.  Against all odds, the host put an end to Berekum Chelsea’s nine-game unbeaten run at Golden City Park beating them convincingly by three unanswered goals skyrocketing their confidence a notch high.  Their last five games at home have seen them pick two wins, (2L, 1D) which has mounted immense pressure on Ivorian trainer Aboubakar Ouattara. READ MORE: Joseph Narbi…

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Berekum Chelsea launched a stunning comeback to win against Kotoko at the Golden City Park on Saturday. Before the game, the host had lost two consecutive games, which heightened pressure on coach Samuel Boadu and his boys.  READ MORE: Asamoah Gyan holds meeting with Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa This prompted him (Boadu) to name a strong starting berth against the Porcupine Warriors in game thirty of the league fixture at home.  Kotoko drew first blood in the game as Ugandan forward, Steven Mukwala got on a scintillating cross from the right side of attack from Emmanuel Kotei to head in the opener beyond goalkeeper, Emmmanuel Adu.  The…

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Ghana Premier League hopefuls, Dreams FC secured a precious win over Bechem United in their outstanding league fixture played at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu. READ MORE: WAFU B U17: Black Starlets ease past Ivory Coast in opening game. The game which was game week nineteen fixture between the two was cancelled as a result hosts participation in the CAF Confederation Cup. Both teams put their best foot in front with regards to a domineering lineup.  It took ten minutes for the first goal of the game for midfielder Godfred Atuahene’s strike was enough to open the game up.  In the 17th minute, the host was awarded a penalty but they failed to convert leaving the Hunters with a prime opportunity of equalizing…

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Black Starlets recorded a thumping victory over the West African footballing neighbors, Cote D’Ivoire in the opening encounter at the University of Ghana, Stadium. READ MORE: Mohammed Salisu’s Monaco secures a spot in the UEFA Champions League. The two teams paired in the same group were looking to get one over each other but the host superiority proved too strong for their nemesis from the neighboring country.  After a cagy opening half, Joseph Narbi poked the host into the lead after getting on to end off a wonderful pass from teammate, Mark Kagawa. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4C2Oaq5q5Q Three minutes to the end of the first half, Joseph Narbi bagged a brace and…

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