Author: Clinton Eleto

Transcript: Akonnor talks his first Black Stars squad, philosophy and more After announcing his maiden squad ahead of this month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games with Sudan, Black Stars head coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor faced the media. Before naming the list, the new boss gave an account of his three-week European Tour where he met and interacted with existing members of the senior national team he inherited in January as well as potential players. This, he said, aimed at helping him get a ‘better understanding of player behavior and also build some chemistry with them.’ Akonnor disclosed speaking…

Black Queens thrashed in Turkish Women’s Cup Opener Ghana kicked off their campaign in the Turkish Women’s Cup 2020 with defeat to Chile Wednesday afternoon. The Black Queens held their own in the opening half but succumbed to three goals without reply in the second 45 minutes. https://youtu.be/ys9oYYg2Q1c Chile scored their goals in the 54th, 57th and 70th minutes in the Group B opener at Starlight Sports Complex. Head Coach Mercy Quarcoo-Tagoe’s side will return to duty against Northern Ireland B on Saturday, March 7. Kickoff is at 15:00 GMT.

CK Akonnor explains why defender Mohammed Salisu did not make Black Stars squad for Sudan clash Charles Kwabla Akonnor has explained why defender Mohammed Salisu was not included in the Black Stars squad for the double-header 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan. Akonnor named his first Ghana squad on Tuesday with the Real Valladolid ace missing out. His omission has left many surprised considering he has been consistently excelled this season in the Spanish top-flight. He has featured in all 26 league games Valladolid has played. “I could not get in contact with him [in time],” Akonnor responded…

Women’s Premier League: Faboulous Ladies record first win as First round comes to an end Northern Zone Fabulous ladies record their first victory of the season by beating Supreme ladies 1-0 in the Regional derby on Sunday. Florence Fosuaa’s lonely goal helps Fabulous ladies to beat Supreme ladies at their own backyard. Supreme ladies remain at the bottom on the table after 1 draw, 6 defeats. Prisons ladies remain unbeaten as they share points with Northern ladies at the Sunyani coronation park. Prison ladies who are leading the league table with 17 points. They have won 5 matches and drawn…

Ghana Premier League: Ebusua Dwarfs withstand Inter Allies barrage Ebusua Dwarfs stood firm to deny Inter Allies a win in the Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday as both teams settled for a goalless draw in the Match Week 12 of the Ghana Premier League. Inter Allies dominated most of the part of the game but couldn’t breach the Ebusua defence. Nothing could separate both teams after 90 minutes as they went home with a point apiece. Ebusua Dwarfs are 18th in the league table while Inter Allie sits on the 11th position.

Ghana Premier League: Elvis Baffour on target as Liberty beat Karela Elvis Kyei Baffour scored the only goal as Liberty Professionals secured a narrow win against Karela United in the Match Week 12 fixture of the Ghana Premier League at Dansoman on Sunday. Liberty Professionals did all they could to get all three points on Sunday against Karela, Elvis Kyei Baffour’s goal was the only thing that separated both teams in the game. Liberty move up to 10th in the league table after the win, while Karela United drop down to the relegation zone in the 17th position.

Ghana Premier League: Berekum beat King Faisal in six-goal thriller Berekum Chelsea secured an important win (4-2) against King Faisal on Sunday in the Match Week 12 of the Ghana Premier League. Stephen Amonkona opened the scoring for Berekum in the 14th minute before Osman Ibrahim restored parity in the 25th minute; his 8th goal of the season. Stephen Amankona scored again just four minutes after Osman Ibrahim’s equalizer to put his team in front. Both teams went into the dressing room after the first 45 minutes with the home team in front. Jordan Opoku scored his first goal for…

Ghana Premier League: WAFA SC hammer Ashantigold in Sogakope West African Football Academy Sporting Club were on fire on Sunday as they registered a 6-1 win against Ahsntigold in the Match Week 12 fixture of the Ghana Premier League in Sogakope. The floodgate opened in the 27th minute when Konadu Yiadom scored a header after connecting with a perfect cross from the corner kick. Ashantigold however, responded via Amos Kofi Nkruham who connected with a cross from the flanks to level things at Sogakope. WAFA responded four minutes later and took the lead, thanks to Andrews Ntim who scored from…

Ghana Premier League: Hearts held by Elmina Sharks Hearts of Oak were held by Elmina Sharks at home, both teams settled for a 1-1 draw at the Accra Sports Stadium in Match Week 12 of the Ghana Premier League. Elmina Sharks took the lead in the 25th minute, Dennis Mensah scored with a powerful volley finish to put his team in front. Hearts of Oak, however, equalized just a few minutes before halftime through Kofi Kordzi who heads home a perfectly crossed corner to restore parity. Both teams had chances to take the lead in the second half but failed…

Women’s Premier League: Ashtown Ladies and Immigration Ladies record first win Northern Zone Ashtown Ladies recorded their first win of the season after beating Pearpia Ladies 1-0 in their home. Comfort Baah Nuako’s goal helps the Kumasi base team to bag their first 3 points of the season. Kumasi Sports Academy ladies were held at home by Ampem Darkoa ladies. The Kusa Ladies and Nanama had a 1-1 draw at the Paa Joe Park. Southern Zone Hasaccas Ladies Travelled to Tema to beat Halifax Ladies 2-1 to maintain the lead on the WPL table. Goal machines Millot Pokua and Doris…