Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Ghana Blackstars gave off an assertive performance to edge out their Zimbabwean opponents in a match they needed to pick all 3 points in a bid to keep the pressure on current table toppers, South Africa. The South African side smashed  Ethiopia away from home by 3-1 to solidify their position at the top of the summit.  With that in mind, Ghana knew nothing short of the 3 points would be the desired result in an operation 12 point agenda for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Rajevac named a mixture of experience and youthful exuberant lads who got off to…

Ghana midfielder, Joe Alfred Duncan has refused to state categorically reasons why he hasn’t honored call ups to the national team, Blackstars even though he has been involved with his Italian side, Fiorentina in the ongoing Italian Serie A.  Initially, eyebrows were raised as to why he had again refused to play for the Blackstars with many suggesting he was injured but in a recent post on Twitter,he emphasised that all these was a case of miscommunication which was why he was unable to team up with the side. https://twitter.com/Fredinho41/status/1445401548801073153?s=20 Duncun is one of five players (Gyasi, Ganiyu, Wakaso, Fosu),…

Ghana Premier League side, WAFA SC have almost but sealed a deal for Spanish trainer, Guillermo Hamdan Zaragoza to take over the vacant coaching position at the club.  The position became vacant earlier this month after Prosper Narteh Ogum accepted to take charge of Kumasi-based club Kotoko in the upcoming Ghana Premier League campaign. The Spanish trainer has since been spotted feverishly training with the Sogakope lads who have resumed campaigning ahead of schedule to better prepare themselves for the arduous task of playing in the league. Read More: FULL SQUAD: Milovan Rajevach names Ghana’s provisional squad for Zimbabwe It’s…

So after the numerous back and forth as to who is likely to take over the mantle from the departed C.K Akunnor, it’s looking inevitable that an old gem, Milovan Rajevac is in line to be confirmed as coach of the Ghana Blackstars in the coming days. see who the cat dragged in When C.K Akunnor was sacked from his role as Blackstars coach, there were lots of names, Herve Renard, George Boateng, Otto Addo, Didi Dramani, Karim Zito, Ibrahim Tanko, and others linked to the vacant coaching position.  But after a long stretch of assessment and evaluation, the three-member…

Ghanaian Premier League club Kumasi Asante Kotoko have mutually ended their association with Portuguese coach Mariano Barreto. The club made the announcement via their Twitter handle about this new development that both parties no longer have ties together.  Barreto took over from Maxwell Konadu mid-season in the Ghana Premier League 2020-21 campaign but failed in his quest to help the club win any trophy, losing out on the Ghana Premier League and the MTN FA Cup to Accra Hearts of Oak. Read More: However, the Portuguese trainer in some of his post-match interviews made some comments that were deemed unfit…

Former Hearts of Oak defender Nuru Sulley after weeks of intense speculations in the local media is very close to sealing a deal to Bibiani Gold Stars. Sulley, who joined Accra Hearts of Oak earlier in the season failed to established himself as a mainstay within the team losing his place to Mohammed Alhassan and Robert Addo Sowah who formed a formidable unit to help the Accra based outfit to end their over decade wait for a Ghana Premier League glory.  If this move materializes, the new boys will be counting on the experience off the well-traveled Sulley knows…

Ghana Premier League record holder, Asante Kotoko will reach a conclusion on who becomes their head coach to steer the affairs of the club in the coming days. Information reaching Saharafootball.net indicates that the management has penciled a list of coaches who have been thoroughly assessed and analyzed for the Kotoko coaching job. It is said that former Black Stars trainer, Kwasi Appiah, and Prosper Ogum Narteh lead the pack of coaches who could be appointed to take from Portuguese coach Mariano Barreto who couldn’t help the team win any trophy, losing out to Hearts for the Ghana Premier…

Kumasi Asante Kotoko CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah remained tight-lipped on the chances of his side copping one of the biggest football names in the country, Kwesi Appiah as coach of the club.  In the just-ended league, there have been growing reports suggesting that Portuguese trainer, Mariano Bareto’s stint with the club had ended following his relocation to his country of birth.  Nana Yaw Amponsah when queried on who will be given the mandate to lead the club as the new season gears up shared little in his recent media interview on Starr FM.  “I can’t confirm or deny. I…

Ghana played their second group match in the World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign against South Africa at the FNB Stadium.  1. Ghana failed dismally to pitch and control the game against South Africa who created numerous chances which eventually paid off at the tail end of the game through Hlongowane. 2. C.K Akunnor employed a double pivot in Wakaso-Lomotey which undoubtedly thrived under the current circumstances to break lots of pattern play by the opposition. The latter has received lots of backlashes but will draw lots of plaudits after this excelling performance. 3. The laterals for today, Gideon Mensah who…

Ghana got their World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign off to a flying start as they beat Ethiopia by a solitary goal at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. 1. Ghana controlled possession for most parts of the game but failed to create any clear goal-scoring opportunity even though the team has loads of attacking talent to wreak havoc to their Ethiopian side counterparts.  There were variations in personnel that saw the attacking duo of the Ayew brothers switch positions, as well as Kamal Sulemana, joining them where necessary.  Mubarak Wakaso was arguably the best player on the day for the home…