Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Asante Kotoko and Dreams FC will test each other’s resolve in one of the hotly contested fixtures on the last day of premier league games at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.  The duo is separated by four points heading into the last game of the betPawa Premier League.  For Kotoko, this is an ideal opportunity to finish the season on a high having lost the plot to defend their league title from last season successfully The Porcupine Warriors will want to finish on a high, a win in their last four outings has not helped the team’s pursuit of…

Real Tamale United (RTU) has been pitted against King Faisal for the last game of the season at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.  The host put up a gallant display away from home to beat Accra Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium in a game that had a lot of stakes riding on it for the away side.  The Pride of the North will hope to cap their final home game with a win over relegated side, King Faisal but in the lead-up to their final home game the playing body has refused to train as a result of…

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has become the subject of strong interest across Europe following his remarkable performances with French club, Clermont Foot 63 in the just-ended season.  Alidu’s performance with his French side caught the eye of the then coach of the sensational team, Otto Addo, and his handlers, who named him as part of the squad for the Ghana BlackStars during their participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar. Saharafootba.net understands that clubs in Europe such as Everton, Newcastle United, RB Leipzig, and Lyon will firm up their interest when the transfer window is in full…

Former Ghana international, Bernard Mensah has attracted massive interest from a host of clubs in the Gulf region. The attacking midfielder cut ties with the Turkish club, Kayserispor, following his contract’s expiration in the just ended.   Saharafootball.net have picked up reports that the player is considering offers from clubs like Sharjah FC, Al Ain FC, Al Wasl F.C, and Al Jazira Club. Bernard Mensah departs Kayserispor after four-year spell at Turkish club Mensah gained popularity after securing a deal from Portuguese outfit, Vitoria Guimaraes to Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid.  The 28-year-old failed to make a mark at the Spanish club…

RTU came from a goal down to beat Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium in the penultimate round of games in the ongoing betPawa Premier League. The host was coming into this fixture on the back of three consecutive losses and was looking to make amends with a victory over RTU at home. The away side was presented with a fine opportunity to open the scoring but former Hearts of Oak forward, Umar Manaf scuffed his chance to aid his side into the lead not long, Seidu Suraj threaded an intelligent pass through to Congolese playmaker, Linda Mtange,…

Bechem United imposed their superiority over the regional rivals, Berekum Chelsea as they dispatched them with ease at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.  The Hunters scored a goal each in either half to post a 2-0 win over Berekum Chelsea in a highly anticipated game for a place in the top four.  The host made their presence felt as they created a string of changes in the first half of the game but their efforts were met with equal resistance by goalkeeper, Emmanuel Adu in post for the visitors.  Match Preview and Prediction : Hearts of Oak vs RTU Joseph…

Hearts of Oak welcome  Real Tamale United (RTU) to the nation’s capital, Accra in game week thirty-three of the ongoing betPawa Premier League.  The host has struggled for consistency in their last few games, a single win in their last six outings has heightened pressure on coach David Ocloo and his charges, which has left them just four points away from relegation. The former champions will have a season to forget with two games to end the current campaign and anything short of a win against their visitors in today’s encounter will spell doom for them. Match Review: Kotoko tames…

Two regional rivals, Samartex 1996 and Medeama SC will go at each other in the penultimate rounds of games at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex on Sunday.  The host has not fared badly in the league considering it’s their debut season, they have performed beyond expectations as they lie 8th on the log with 45 points.  WAFU U20 : Black Princesses edge Nigeria in finals Under the able leadership of experienced head coach, Annor Walker, they have created a formidable winning streak at home, their last defeat at home came against, defending champions, Kotoko in round twenty-two of the competition.  Players…

The Black Princesses lifted the inaugural WAFU B U20 tournament following their win over fiercest rivals Nigeria in the finals of the WAFU B U-20 Girls tournament. Ghana edged Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the tournament to book a place in the finals against Nigeria by 3-1. In the finals of the game, Captain Stella Nyamekye slotted in a 37th-minute penalty for the host to send the home fans into cheers and excitement as they commanded most of the game in possession.  Match Review: Kotoko tames Accra Lions away from home. Some minutes to end the game, the opposing…

A first-half header from Solomon Sarfo-Taylor was enough to help, Kotoko to bask a win over Accra Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium.  Before this game against the exciting Accra Lions side had not fared badly at home, their last win at home was a thumping home win over former table toppers, Aduana Stars, where they beat them by three goals to nil.  Match Review : King Faisal thump Legon Cities On the back of that win, the recently acquired side was looking to continue on that note, knowing they had to avenge their first-round loss against Kotoko.  Coach Tanko…