Author: Clinton Eleto

Local players will get their chance to play – CK Akonnor It’s the dream of every footballer to represent his country at any level in national colors. But that dream remains unrealized until a coach sees vision to hand players a fair opportunity of the national cake. The Ghana Premier League is a hub for most local players to harness and express their talent for all to see their true potential. Some have call-ups to the national team only to warm the bench whiles others get meager minutes to impress scouts, fans and technical people in the stands. In light…

Ghana FA might extend second transfer window- spokesperson reveals The Ghana Football Association is considering extending the second transfer window due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The second registering period opened on 12 March, 2020 and will close midnight Monday, April 13, 2020. With all football activities suspended in the country due to the global health scare, the FA is considering an extension. The decision will be taken after an Executive Council meeting. “Player registration is still ongoing amid the pandemic but the EXCO will be meeting on that as well whether the time will be extended or not but that…

Don’t cancel the GPL season – George Owu Ghana and the entire world is battling a global pandemic, COVID-19, this has led to the immediate suspension of the nation’s novelty league, the Ghana Premier League as things stand now. This has led to calls from some football administrators, coaches, and other stakeholders to have the league canceled, King Faisal’s Alhaji Grusah, New Edubease’s Abdul Salam Yakubu and Berekum Chelsea’s Asare Bediako being the proponents. But in sharp contrast, former Kumasi Asante Kotoko goalie George Owu holds different stances to the cancellation of the Ghana Premier League. He believes that an…

Breaking News: Christian Atsu quits Ghana national team Ghana’s committed and reliable playmaker Christian Atsu has served notice of his decision to quit the Black Stars citing neglect over the injury that ultimately cost him his starting place at Newcastle United, according to reports. The patriotic player, who has consistently served Ghana with diligence over for more than seven years, has told Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor he is no longer available for selection. Credible reports suggest that the England-based player delivered the message to coach Akonnor when he visited England recently on a tour of Europe to meet Black…

Medeama to land Songne Yacouba in US$ 22,000 deal- report Medeama SC are said to be the frontrunners in signing Asante Kotoko contract rebel Songne Yacouba. The Burkina Faso international has still not reached an agreement with the Porcupine Warriors over a new deal as his contract expires. Kumasi-based Oyerepa 100.7 FM has reported the Mauve and Yellows are ready to pay  US$ 22,000 for his services. But Yacouba and representatives are quoting US$ 30,000 for his free transfer. It is understood Medeama have deal to transfer the 28-year-old striker to a Saudi Arabian club next season. credit: ghsoccernet

One of the happiest moments of a player’s career is to get maximum playing time when he crosses over to a new club. That’s the story of former Inter Allies shot-stopper, Kwame Baah, who in recent times is the man between the sticks for one of the biggest franchises in Ghana football, Asante Kotoko SC. The young goalkeeper has unseated the number one in post, Felix Annan, who after tieing the knot with his long time girlfriend has found playing time limited under the current tutelage of Maxwell Konadu. The former Inter Allies FC man has reposed confidence the head…

Asante Kotoko PRO insists club not considering pay cuts amid coronavirus crisis Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Kennedy Boakye-Ansah says his outfit are not in favour of pay cuts amid the coronavirus crisis. Football activity in the country has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak. With no matchday gate proceeds or merchandise sales due to the citywide lockdowns and the uncertainty of when the league will resume, revenue for local clubs have pummeled. Players of European heavyweights such as Juventus and Barcelona have led the way by cutting down their wages. There is a divergent opinion from football connoisseurs…

Asante Kotoko complete signing of Emmanuel Sarkodie Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of Emmanuel Sarkodie after the former Nkoranza Warriors skipper penned a three-year deal in Kumasi today. The defensive midfielder, who captained lower-tier side Nkoranza Warriors over the last three years, joins Kotoko after undergoing a successful medical earlier on this week. The midfielder is Kotoko’s first signing in the just-opened transfer window and the second player to be registered this term following the registration of striker, Kwame Opoku who joined the club earlier. Emmanuel Sarkodie hails from Abro Dunkwa but was born and bred in Kumasi. He…

Elmina Sharks complete signing of midfielder Amissah Anfoh Elmina Sharks have completed the signing of 24-year-old Ghanaian, Amissah Anfoh Assan in the ongoing second round of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League transfer window, Sahara Football understands. The defensive midfielder joined Sharks on a free transfer. The former Haras El-Hodood SC and Baghdad FC star signed a year deal with the Elmina based club.

We have not received official bid from Kotoko for Yaw Arnol — Bechem United chief Chief Executive Officer of Bechem United, Nana Kwasi Darlington has refuted claims that his outfit have received an official offer from Asante Kotoko for star forward Yaw Arnol. Last week, Arnol claimed that he is open to a move to Asante Kotoko but only if they can meet Bechem United’s asking price. Reports later went widespread that the Porcupine Warriors have tabled a bid for the forward as they aim to bolster their attacking rank ahead of the resumption of the league. But Bechem United…