Author: Clinton Eleto

Asante Kotoko to unveil Nana Yaw Amponsah as CEO on Friday Asante Kotoko are set to confirm the appointment of Nana Yaw Amponsah as the club’s Chief Executive on Friday, Citi Sports has learned. The former Ghana Football Association Presidential candidate has been linked to the job in the last few months and attended an interview with the club’s board in July. After consultation with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Board of Directors have now been given the green light to make his appointment public. The club has been without a substantive CEO since the new board was installed in…

Breaking News: CAS extends ruling on Palmer vs Ghana FA case The Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) has for the second time extended the date for the ruling of the hugely-anticipated case between Wilfred Kweku Osei “Palmer” and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to Tuesday, September 1, 2020. This is the second time the global sports tribunal has postponed its verdict in a rare and spectacular manner. CAS were scheduled to announce the awaited verdict on Tuesday, August 4 after an initial postponement from July 17. However, in a spectacular twist of event, the global sports court has for…

Didier Drogba files for Presidential candidature Former Ivorian captain Didier Drogba has officially submitted his bid to become the next president of the Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF). Drogba since his retirement from the game has openly disclosed ambitions to contest the seat for the top job of the federation. On various platforms, he has been seen canvassing for votes for the elections which is scheduled for next month in his home country. . He together with the other three people will go through nomination procedures in efforts to steer the federation in the right direction. In an interview with…

Appiah Maccarthy and Osei Agyemang extend contracts with Ashantigold Ashantigold midfielder Appiah Maccarthy and defender Richard Osei Agyemang have both renewed their respective contracts with the Miners, the club announced on Monday. Maccarthy signed a two-year contract renewal with the club while Richard Osei Agyemang penned a three-year contract renewal as Ashantigold begin preparations for their CAF campaign next season. Upon renewing his contract, Osei Agyemang expressed his excitement and reiterated his commitment to the club: “After spending three seasons with the club, I am really excited to renew my contract. I am having great expectations. I am excited to…

International Player Transfer window officially opens today The Ghana Football released a statement announcing the opening of the International Transfer Window, see full statement below: The Ghana Football Association wishes to inform all Clubs and other stakeholders that the International player transfer window (TMS)  officially opens in Ghana today August 1. The transfer window will close on Friday, October 23, 2020. The transfer window is opened to the 18 Premier League clubs, 48 Division One League clubs, 16 Women’s Premier League clubs, 72 Regional Women’s Division One League clubs, Regional Division Two League clubs, Regional Third Division League clubs as…

I want to play for Barcelona one day- Kotoko midfielder Richard Senanu Asante Kotoko midfield kingpin, Richard Senanu has disclosed his dreams of playing for Spanish giants Barcelona. The defensive midfielder is a big fan of the La Liga outfit, revealing his admiration for their style of play. ”Barcelona is my team. I like the team and the way they play.  l really love with their style of play,” he told Agboo FM. “I want to play Barcelona one day,” he added. Senanu returned from a lengthy injury, which saw him missed the first half of the cancelled 2019/20 Ghana…

GFA, Intercity STC seal partnership agreement for referees Ghana’s national carrier, Intercity STC Coaches Limited, has agreed to support referees in three flagship competitions of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). After accepting a GFA proposal for a symbiotic relationship, Intercity STC has offered a 50% reduction on all referee travels for the upcoming season. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, when Executives of the GFA, led by President Kurt E.S Okraku called on the management of the state-owned transport operator at their Headquarters in Accra. Executive Council member Nana Sarfo Oduro and Referees Manager Alex Kotey accompanied…

Hearts of Oak to appoint Hesse Odamptey as assistant coach Accra Hearts of Oak are set to appoint Hesse Odamptey as the club’s new assistant coach, Hesse Odamptey will work with Edward Nii Odoom in the upcoming season, Sahara Football understands. Odamptey who is a former player of the club worked with the technical team under Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe administration and will be making a return to the club for a second spell. Hearts of Oak played the truncated 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season without an assistant coach, the club’s leadership have decided to beef up the technical team with Odamptey.…

Starlets, Princesses and Maidens to resume camping for respective assignments Three national teams – Black Starlets (Male U-17), Black Princesses (Female U-20), and Black Maidens (Female U-17) – have been given the green light to begin camping ahead of their respective international assignments in September 2020. This was contained in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s update number 14 on measures taken against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic that was broadcasted on Sunday, July 26, 2020. “Our female Under-20 and Under-17 national football teams have been given the clearance to go into their respective training camps to begin preparations towards…

Coaches, captains of Maidens and Princesses react to news of returning to the field Coaches and Captains of the Black Maidens (Female U-17) and Black Princesses (Female U-20) have reacted to the ease of restrictions on their activities by Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The President, on Sunday, July 26, 2020 announced that the two national teams can resume camping to prepare for their respective assignments. The Black Maidens have a FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria while the Princesses prepare to take on Guinea-Bissau in a 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifier in September. The GFA Communications…