Author: Clinton Eleto

FULL LIST Of Winners in the 2018 CAF Awards The Confederation of African Football awarded football personalities and teams that were extraordinary in the year 2018 on Tuesday night in Dakar, Senegal. The atmosphere was exquisite as the award show was graced by past legends including football legend and now President of Liberia George Weah. Mauritania were crowned the best National team of the year award after qualifying for their first ever Africa Cup of Nations. Here is the full list of winners: WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR Ghana Cameroon Mali Nigeria – Winner South Africa MEN’S NATIONAL…

The Ghana Government have made a provision of $800,000 to the Normalization Committer to enable them run the upcoming Special competition. Sixteen representatives from the Ghana Premier League clubs and the forty-eight from the Division One clubs met with the Normalization Committer on Tuesday morning to discuss the formalities and set up of the competition. The PRO of the Nomalization Committee Daniel Kweku Yeboah revealed the Government’s support for the upcoming competition. http://www.saharafootball.net/fifa-rankings-ghana-no-6-africa/ “We approached some cooperate bodies to support the Special Competition but it couldn’t work out,” Dan told Silver FM “The government of Ghana has given USD 800,000…

Asante Kotoko have invited the police to offer protection to the squad over rumors of fans threat to sack Coach CK Akonnor, Sahara Football can confirm. There are rumors suggesting that a Kotoko Seidu fan is threatening to lead a mob to stop Asante Kotoko coach CK Akonnor from conducting training activities today. http://www.saharafootball.net/fans-unhappy-outcome-j-kufuor-cup-game-kotoko-ashgold/ The same Seidu fan was responsible for the attack on former coach Zradvko Logarusic which later resulted to the sacking of the Serbian. Kotoko fans were not pleased with recent performance of the club and have urged CK Akonnor to step up.

Hearts of Oak announced the signing of midfielder Charles McCarthy from Elmina Sharks as they continue to strengthen their squad. Charles McCarthy refused to renew his contract with Elmina Sharks and decided to join the Phobians after the expiration of his contract. https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1082659568126181378 Charles McCarthy was called to the Ghana U20 squad back in 2016.

Bayern Munich table fourth bid for Callum Hudson-Odoi, matching Chelsea’s £35m asking price, according to reports in the UK. http://www.saharafootball.net/dortmund-bayern-munich-hudson-odoi/ According to Skysports, the youngster refused a contract offer from Chelsea and wants a move Bayern Munich. Chelsea have reportedly accepted the bid but wants the player to leave in the summer because of the recent injuries in the Chelsea squad. Hudson-Odoi is seen as the replacement for winger Arjen Robben who will leave the club at the end of the season.

Asante Kotoko have terminated the contract of midfielder Sylla Vie Mohammed after discussions with the player at the club’s secretariat on Tuesday. The Ivorian signed a two-year contract with Asante Kotoko in December 2017 but has since failed to secure a starting place in the team. The left-footed player spent most of his time in the club out of matchday squads having made the bench and also featured in games on few occasions. http://www.saharafootball.net/caf-cc-kwesi-appiah-believes-asante-kotoko-will-reach-group-stages/ Sylla Mohammed was not registered for the 2018/19 CAF Confederation Cup and leaves the club with just about a few months left on his contract. The…

The Confederation of African Football announced on Tuesday morning that Egypt will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1082599188494540800 South Africa an Egypt were the only nations that submitted formal bid to host the competition after Cameroon were stripped of rights to host last year November. Egypt have previously hosted the Africa Cup of Nations four times 1959, 1974 and 2006. They have managed to win three of the competitions they have hosted. Egypt will have six months to prepare for the competition.

The host of the 2019 AFCON will be announced on Tuesday by The Confederation of African Football at the Senegalese capital in Dakar. Cameroon were stripped of the rights to host the prestigious competition last year November due to late preparations. http://www.saharafootball.net/south-africa-interested-hosting-2019-acon/ Egypt and South Africa submitted a formal bid to CAF to host the competition. The successful bidder for this year’s finals will have just six months to prepare for the 24-team finals, which are scheduled to run between 15 June and 13 July. The announcement on Tuesday will take place in the Senegalese capital Dakar, which will host…

Asante Kotoko coach CK Akonnor have rendered an apology after his reaction following the J.A Kufuor Cup game against rivals Ashanti Gold. CK Akonnor was involved in a row with a journalist after his coaching style and tactics was questioned. CK Akonnor tried to explain his style and philosophy but lost it when the journalist continued asking him what he is going to do about it. http://www.saharafootball.net/c-k-akonnor-wants-kotoko-improve-midfield/ Akonnor apologized in an interview with Oyerepa FM as he acknowledged that his reaction to the question was not the best. “I apologise for my reaction to the question the journalist asked, the…

Ghana Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah have revealed that he will give locally based players the opportunity to make the Black Stars squad for the 2019 AFCON. Kwesi Appiah have been answering questions related to his failure to include local players in the Black Stars squad for the past few months. He explained that local players must earn their place in the team and is ready to pick best performance to the 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations. http://www.saharafootball.net/prophet-emmanuel-badu-kobi-predicts-failure-ghana-afcon-2019/ “I am aware the Normalisation Committee will be starting a tournament this year for our clubs,” Ghana coach James Kwesi Appiah…