Author: Selasi Fiawoyi

Jordan Ayew surpasses John Paintsil to become Ghana’s fourth-most capped player Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew achieved a noteworthy milestone in his international career by becoming Ghana’s fourth-highest capped player. This came after he made a substitute appearance in the team’s 3-1 triumph over Liberia on Tuesday. At 32 years old, Ayew surpassed John Paintsil, who previously held the record with 91 appearances, reaching an impressive 92 caps for the Ghanaian national team. On the all-time appearance list for Ghana, Jordan Ayew now stands behind footballing icons Andre Ayew, Asamoah Gyan, and Richard Kingson. READ MORE : Watch Highlights: Ghana Black…

Doris Boaduwaa propels Spartak Subotica to victory in UEFA Women’s Champions League. Ghanaian forward Doris Boaduwaa exhibited her skill in the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Women’s Champions League, scoring two vital goals to clinch an impressive 2-1 comeback triumph for her team, Spartak Subotica, against Finland’s KuPS. Boaduwaa’s exceptional performance in her debut Women’s Champions League campaign, where she has netted three goals in just two matches, has been instrumental in Spartak Subotica’s progress in the competition. READ MORE : Hearts of Oak complete signing of Ivorian striker, Kassim Cisse The champions of the Serbian League now eagerly anticipate…

Hearts of Oak complete signing of Ivorian striker Kassim Cisse. Hearts of Oak have successfully secured the services of Ivorian striker Kassim Cissé on a two-year contract, following a satisfactory medical evaluation. The 20-year-old prodigy previously competed in the Ivorian Division One league with Lanfiara Sport Attécoubé. His journey to Ghana began on September 7, 2023, when he arrived to complete all the necessary formalities for this significant transfer. He has now officially inked a deal with the Phobians. READ MORE : Accra Hearts of Oak conclude pre-season with 2-0 victory over Nations FC. This signing marks a crucial step in…

Accra Hearts of Oak conclude pre-season with 2-0 victory over Nations FC. Hearts of Oak concluded their pre-season with a well-deserved win against Ghana Premier League newcomers Nations FC at the Kpobiman Sports Complex. The Phobians extended their unbeaten streak from the off-season, securing a 2-0 victory over Nations on Sunday afternoon, with both goals netted in the second half of the game. Despite dominating the first half, Hearts were unable to break through Nations’ composed and resilient defense. The deadlock was finally broken in the 64th minute when midfielder Nurudeen Abdul Aziz unleashed a powerful shot from approximately 25…

Fatawu Issahaku replaces injured Joseph Paintsil in Black Stars squad for AFCON qualifier. Chris Hughton, has confirmed that Fatawu Issahaku will be joining the team for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR). This decision stems from Joseph Paintsil, who was initially part of the squad, being sidelined due to an injury he sustained in his last club game. Hughton commended the inclusion of Fatawu Issahaku, emphasizing that it offers a fantastic opportunity for Issahaku’s growth, especially considering his limited playing time in Portugal. READ MORE : Central African Republic coach issues warning to…

Central African Republic coach has issued a  warning to Ghana ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier. The coach of the Central African Republic, Raoul Savoy, has issued a cautionary message to Ghana ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Savoy’s team is set to face Ghana in a match they must win on Thursday in order to secure a spot in the upcoming tournament in Ivory Coast. Although the Black Stars are widely seen as the favourites and only need a draw to secure their place in the tournament, Savoy has reminded them of his team’s potential to…

George Afriyie disqualified from Ghana FA presidential elections. George Afriyie, the former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has been ruled out of the upcoming GFA presidential election, as stated by the Vetting Committee. The election, originally set for September 27 in Tamale, might face further postponement due to ongoing legal proceedings. The Vetting Committee pointed out that Afriyie’s application was rejected due to his violation of “Article 13(2)(j) of the Ghana Football Association statutes, 2019,” as well as his “inability to secure the necessary support from Ghana Football Association members for his candidacy.” READ MORE : AFCON 2023Q:…

Joseph Paintsil withdraws from Black Stars squad due to injury KRC Genk’s Joseph Painstil, a winger, has received approval from the Black Stars’ coaching staff to return to his Belgian club due to an injury he sustained in the recent league match against Anderlecht. Unfortunately, this means he won’t be able to participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Central African Republic. Instead, he will start his recovery process with his club. Consequently, Chris Hughton is now assembling a squad of 24 players for the match scheduled for Thursday. The squad comprises: READ MORE : CAF terminates…

CAF terminates 12-year broadcasting deal with beIN Media Group The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suddenly ended its 12-year broadcasting contract with the Qatari media giant, beIN Media Group, citing an alleged breach of the contract and outstanding payments of approximately $80 million that remain unresolved. This decision was relayed to beIN by CAF’s legal representatives on Friday, September 1, as reported by the BBC. The termination of this substantial television deal, initially valued at $415 million and inked in 2017, is expected to result in protracted legal disputes between the two parties and may have extensive implications for…

Kudus reunited with John Heitinga at West Ham Mohammed Kudus has once again teamed up with his former coach, John Heitinga, at his new club, West Ham United. The 23-year-old midfielder is set to collaborate with Heitinga for the second time in his career as the Dutchman takes on the role of assistant coach at West Ham, alongside Mark Robson and Henry Newman. Heitinga played a pivotal role in Kudus’ previous season, granting the attacking midfielder more playing time after the dismissal of Alfred Schreuder. READ MORE : Patrick Arthur signs for Etehad Al Reef in Bahrain Under Heitinga’s guidance, Kudus…