Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana’s Black Starlets thrashed Kazakhstan in a 5-1 victory in the ongoing UEFA U16 International Development Tournament in Volgograd, Russia.  The Black Starlets were down inside the first 20 minutes as Kurmanakhan found the back of the net following an early display of dominance over their opponents.  WATCH HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqvYA3N0aJw The goal awakes the demon in the Starlets who responded in equal measure through, Benjamin Tsevanyo in the 42nd minute.  With minutes to end the first half, Joseph Narbi showcased his talent scoring two goals in a space of three minutes to give his side two goals cushioning heading into the first-half break.  READ MORE…

Ghana Premier League club, Dreams FC will look to secure qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup finals as they play host to Zamalek at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The MTN FA Cup champions managed to draw goalless away from home in Egypt, giving them extra motivation heading into the second leg of the semi-finals in Kumasi.  READ MORE: Former BlackStars captain Stephen Appiah to contest as Member of Parliament ahead of 2024 elections The Ghanaian side has enjoyed a rollercoaster run, topping their group to emerge 3-2 victors over Malian side, Stade Malien in a two-legged tie.  The youthful side boasts of, Abdul Aziz, Agyenim Boateng…

Former captain of the Black Stars, Stephen Appiah is reported to be interested in contesting as a Member of Parliament in the upcoming elections slated for December 2024. The former skipper is said to contest as an Independent Candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.   Appiah intention to run as an independent candidate for the upcoming polls was revealed by a family friend, Fiifi Tackie. https://twitter.com/fiifitackie/status/1783863585778647214 READ MORE: UEFA U-16: Black Starlets thump Serbia in second game Appiah historically led the BlackStars to their first World Cup outing in 2006, which saw Ghana play against top sides such as Italy, Czech, and…

Ghana’s Black Starlets bagged their first win in the second game against Serbia in the ongoing four-nation tournament in Volgograd, Russia.  The Black Starlets outclassed their Serbia opponents with a commanding 5-1 victory over Serbia in the UEFA U16 Development Tournament.  WATCH HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFO5eqer7FM This reaction was a result of their 3-1 opening game defeat to hosts, Russia. The Ghanaian boys raced to a three-goals lead through, Abdulai Nortey in the 15th minute, Benjamin Hanson converting a 41st-minute penalty, while, David Koranteng thumped in the third on the stroke of halftime.  In the second half, Ebenezer Anane and Benjamin Tsevanyo found themselves on the scoresheet Stulic found a consolation for the…

Dreams FC coach Karim Zito has assured Ghanaians of their objective to secure qualifications in the return leg of the semi-finals at the expense of Egyptian club, Zamalek in the CAF Confederations Cup.  The Ghanaian side has had a rollercoaster run from the group stages until this stage, where they managed a goalless draw game against Zamalek in the return leg.  READ MORE : CAFCC: Zamalek arrive in Kumasi for second-leg tie against Dreams FC With qualifications looking possible for the Dawu-based club, the head coach of the side, Karim Zito has given the strongest indication of his side’s ambition to qualify for the finals…

Egyptian Premier League club Zamalek Sporting Club has successfully arrived in the country to face off with Ghana Premier League outfit, Dreams FC in the return fixture of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final. The North African side arrived in Kumasi on Thursday afternoon before their Sunday showdown at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. READ MORE: Antoine Semenyo’s goal secures victory for Bournemouth against Wolverhampton Wanderers The tie’s first leg happened at the Cairo International Sports Stadium, which saw both teams unable to put a goal past each other.  The Dawu-based club is yet to lose a game on home soil while their guests have also not lost a…

Ghana’s Black Starlets lost their opening game to Russia in a four nations tournament, in Volgograd, Russia.  The Ghanaian side lost to the host nation, Russia by 3-1 a feat they will need to remedy in their next encounter in the ongoing tournament. READ MORE: Maxwell Konadu reappointed as Black Meteors head coach  Russia opened the scoring through, Shilov Vadim in the 4th minute.  WATCH HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FODNWcuIuPo The host scored their second and third goal between a three-minute interval in the 31st and 34th minute, through, Daniil Kiselev, and Zakhar Chushkin before the first half which unsettled the traveling side from West Africa.  Ernest Ofori got himself on the score sheet with 25 minutes to end…

Ghana Premier League club, Dreams FC have announced free entry for their game against Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Ghanaian side defied all odds to pull off a goalless draw game away in Egypt which has seen loads of people tout them as potential favorites for the finals. READ MORE : Coach Karim Zito appointed head coach of Ghana’s U-19 male team The Still Believe making their debut campaign, topped their group, which had Rivers, Club African, and Angolan side, Académica Petróleos do Lobito. They progressed to the quarter-finals after toppling Malian side, Stade Malien over a two-legged tie…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken giant steps in naming a host of household names as head coaches of the newly established youth teams in the country.  The move forms part of the Football Association’s strategy to train, mentor, groom, and develop grassroots potential to serve as a springboard to the other youth teams in the country.  READ MORE: GPL Week Twenty-Seven Review: Kotoko edge Samartex as Nations FC fall at Kpando Samartex 1996 head coach, Nurudeen Amadu has been appointed as the gaffer for the male U18 National Team. Amadu has masterminded the rise of the Samreboi-based club to the summit of the ongoing Ghana…

A second-half penalty from Enoch Morrison was enough to spur Kotoko’s blushes at home as they beat league leaders, Samartex at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.  Alex Aso was on the scoresheet as his first-half goal proved the difference in a spirited encounter between, GoldStars and Aduana Stars at Duns Park.  READ MORE: CAFCL: Dreams FC deserve their flowers from Confederations Cup exploits Hearts of Oak’s dismal season continued as they lost their fourth game in five games against Legon Cities at the Dawu Park while, Nations FC were thumped away from home by Hearts of Lions leaving them five points off league leaders, Samartex.  WEEK 27…