Author: Selasi Fiawoyi

Daniel Opare has signed for Belgium Jupiler Pro League side, RFC Seraing on a one-and-half year deal as a free agent. The 5ft, 8in fullback has been clubless since leaving Zulte-Waregem late 2021. The club after struggling in the first round of the 2021/22 Belgian top-flight league season is dealing with relegation survival hence bringing in ex Ghana U20 star after successful talks. “Our club is happy to announce the signing of Daniel OPARE. “Born on October 18, 1990, Daniel can boast of a magnificent career, between his stints at Real Madrid, Porto, Standard de Liège, Besiktas Istanbul, Augsburg, Antwerp or,…

Asante Kotoko SC goalkeeper Razak Abalora is close to completing a move to Moldovan giants FC Sheriff Tiraspol. The 25-year-old will arrive in Tiraspol in a few days to complete other details of his transfer after passing a medical examination, his outfit Asante Kotoko has been in negotiations with the Moldova team. The ex WAFA graduate is likely to sign a four to five years contract with Sheriff which will make him teammates to Ghanaian compatriots Edmund Addo and Abdul Basit Khalid when he joins the Moldovan side. From Azam FC to Asante Kotoko in October, the shot-stopper has been…

Host nation Cameroon came from behind to stun Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opener of the Africa Cup of Nations. Gustavo Sangare’s acrobatic volley placed the Burkinabe ahead halfway through the first half at a fully-packed Olembe Stadium. But two unerring penalties from captain Vincent Aboubakar turned the game around for the lions before half-time. Ajax keeper Andre Onana made two important second-half saves as Toni Conceicao’s side opened their Group A campaign with a victory. The indomitable Lions were handed the chance to equalize five minutes before the break when Traore brought down Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. The penalty was…

An inspired hattrick from Cameroonian import Frank Mbella aided Kotoko to an outstanding victory over regional rivals, AshGold at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to cement their position at the summit of the table. Elsewhere, Accra Hearts of Oak made the most of their 7 hours journey from Accra to Bibiani by dispatching their hostthrough a James Serwornu goal. In other matches, there were massive away wins for Aduana Stars, Legon Cities against Elmina Sharks and Dreams FC respectively whiles Great Olympics and Medeama SC managed home draws to compliment their status on the league, 5th and 6th in that…

Annor Walker’s Great Olympics have disappointed loads of sporting lovers thus far in the league comparing last season’s performance they put up during the first round of the campaign to this season has been nothing short of underwhelming. Fast-forward to this season, a lot has changed, their captain and midfield general, Gladson Awako has moved to Hearts of Oak, Maxwell Abbey Quaye’s recent performances have earned adebut call-up to Ghana Senior Male National Team, Blackstars, which is a positive thing but could injure the chances of the team on the local scene, it’s visible the team has lost its drive…

The odds are firmly stacked against AshGold in what should prove a difficult away tie against the record holders of the Ghana Premier League Kumasi Asante Kotoko in round twelve of the ongoing league. Kotoko are oozing with bag loads of confidence following their surprising 2-0 win away to Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu park, a ground they have failed to win a single league game in over a decade.   That momentous victory saw them swap positions with Aduana Stars to ascend to become joint table toppers with fellow Kumasi based club King Faisal tied on 23…

Defending Champions Accra Hearts of Oak have an arduous task to travel 7 hr 15 min (337.3 km) to play Bibiani Goldstars at the Dun Park over the weekend in round 12 of the ongoing Ghana Premier League 2021-22 season. The home side bar the 1- 0 loss against Kotoko in week 3 of the current league has been the only blemish to their successful home record of 4 wins from 5. This impressive home record has pushed them up to 11th on the log 13 points. Bibiani Goldstars trainer Michael Osei is determined to put Ghanaian giants, Hearts of…

Ex-Hearts of Oak midfielder, Emmanuel Nettey has moved to Iraqi Division One side Duhok Sports Club. The midfielder signed a one-year deal with the club as a free agent. The 27-year-old joined the Phobia’s from Inter Allies in 2019, was part of Accra Hearts of Oak squad that won the Ghana Premier League and FA Cup last season. He departed from the Accra-based side last month after the expiration of his contract and has sealed a deal in Iraq. He featured 17 times for the Rainbow club. Before his departure, Nettey made five appearances out of nine games played by…

FC Basel have completed the signing of Ghana U-20 midfielder Emmanuel Essiam on a long-term contract. The club in the last few weeks stepped up its pursuit of the talented midfielder and has now announced a permanent deal to secure him for four years. “Welcome to FCB, Sali Emmanuel! He is only 18 years old but already has the skills of a seasoned player. His role model on the pitch is Paul Pogba, and that’s exactly how Emmanuel Essiam wants to appear: With an overview, his athleticism and a good dose of callousness, he should help pull the strings in…

African Cup of Nations host country, Cameroon is the latest to announce several coronavirus cases in their camp. The Indomitable Lions face Burkina Faso in the first game of the tournament on 9 January. The Cameroon Football Federation said Pierre Kunde Malong, Jean Efala, Michael Ngadeu Ngadjui and Christian Bassogog had been under observation since Wednesday because of “strong suspicions” they had the virus, and the quartet will continue to quarantine. Fellow Group A contenders Cape Verde have had seven players including all three goalkeepers and an assistant coach test positive. Holders Algeria and Ivory Coast have also reported cases…