Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

 Liberty Professional full-back, Evans Owusu, remains tight-lipped on stories making rounds that he is edging closer to a move away from the country.  The talented full-back, who joined the club in mid-season together with others (Prosper Ahiabu, Hudu Issa, Brite Andoh, and Razak Simpson), has become a mainstay in coach Andy Sinason’s setup since making the move to the club as a free agent.  Though Liberty Professionals have been relegated to the second tier of Ghana Football after over two decades in the league, the energetic full-back has shone his attributes which are said to have attracted loads of praises,…

French club Girondins de Bordeaux have completed the signing of young Ghanaian left-back, Gideon Mensah on a season-long loan from Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg with a permanent option.  The Ligue 1 side announced the deal on Tuesday, after several months of intensive negotiations with the player’s representatives and his parent club.  https://twitter.com/girondins/status/1422622145658736641?s=20 The enterprising full-back is young but well-traveled across Europe, having had spells at Sturm Graz, Zulte Waregem, Liefering, and Vitoria Guimaraes where he made over 20 appearances for them in the Primeira Liga.  The 23-year-old is expected to take up the number 14 shirt and help his…

Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Teye Partey has left manager Mikel Arteta in a very tight corner on the back of suffering a fresh injury over the weekend.  The 28-year-old energetic midfield gem was substituted in the Gunners’ friendly duel against Chelsea over the weekend. In an interview with the club’s website, Arteta painted a rather gloomy picture about the injury situation of his star midfielder, who only moved to England from Spain in a highly publicized transfer window.  “I just had a talk with the doctor, he’s going to have a scan tomorrow [Monday] and at the moment it’s…

It wasn’t until last week that, Ghanaian defender, Lumor Agbenyenu filled with all smiles inking pen to paper after earning a big-money move to Greek side as Aris Thessaloniki FC. This week, unfortunate news of the demise of his four-year-old son has surfaced according to local media reports. The cause of the death of Lumor’s son is currently unknown as scanty information has been provided by representatives of the young defender.  His new club, as part of club policy, have granted him some days off to come to his native, Ghana to embark on arrangements for the burial and…

Accra Hearts of Oak kept their dreams for a double alive as they put two-time MTN Cup winners, Medeama SC to the sword at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.  In other games, Ashgold got the better of the exchanges against Berekum Chelsea after extra time aiding them into the final of this year’s MTN FA CUP 2020-21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkL2UfzPBGA Semi-Finals. AshantiGold SC 4-1 Berekum Chelsea  [Eric Esso , A. Nkrumah,A.Addai , Seth Osei – S.Sarfo] Hearts of Oak 3-0 Medeama SC  [Beñjaimen Afutu Kotey, Isaac Mensah, Afriyie Barnieh] Read More: VIDEO: Samuel Takyi secures a first Olympic medal for Ghana since…

A host of clubs in the Ghana Premier League have been on their alert these last few days as the owner of Kumasi-based King Faisal Alhaji Karim Grunsah has surrendered his tight grips over keep hold of his priceless asset, Kwame Peprah should he get a suitable bid worth considering. According to the controversial bankroller of the club, he received numerous offers to sell the young potent striker but they were not worth letting go of him as they eyed to stay afloat in the league. Read More: Kotoko to investigate attack on players before Berekum defeat   “I am praying…

Ghana Premier League club made the most of their superiority when they dispatched with ease their opponents in the quarter-finals of the ongoing MTN FA Cup competition.   Kotoko, record holders of the MTN FA Cup were dumped out of the competition by Berekum Chelsea on penalties meaning they would end the season trophyless, in other games, recently crowned  Ghana Premier League champions, Accra Hearts of Oak continued their impressive streak when a sumptuous free-kick from Caleb Amakwah made the difference against Elmina Sharks. The semi-finals will see Samuel Boadu come up against his former side Medema SC whiles  AshGold…

The Ghana Premier League 2020-21 season finally ended with Accra Hearts of Oak crowned victors after over a decade without the league.  Sadly, some of the last trenches of games have been marred with match-fixing allegations which caught the attention of stakeholders of the game, who have called on the Football Association to launch an investigation into these happenings which seems to be a recurring occurrence in the league. Read More: FIFA orders USM Algers to pay €300k with interest to Asante Kotoko on Kwame Poku’s transfer fee Ghana Football Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum alluded to the fact that…

Accra Hearts of Oak secured their first league triumph in over twelve years and their 21st league title despite losing to WAFA SC in the ultimate round of games at the Sogakope Red Bull Arena.  AshGold made the most of their superiority as they trounced already-relegated side Inter Allies by seven goals at Obuasi Ley Clay Stadium to cement their position on the log.  Read More: Ebusua Dwarfs and Liberty join Allies as relegated clubs from Ghana Premier League Elmina Sharks did a double over Kotoko to guarantee their status in the league for a further season with King Faisal,…

After a decade-plus of trophy absence, Accra Hearts of Oak bagged their first league triumph in grand style in feat supporters will cherish for a really long haul, thanks to the brilliant Samuel Boadu. This year’s league certainly lived up to its billing following two prior truncations but the Phobians, who began beginning their campaign on a rather slow turf made amends when the league wore on until its climax. Read More: Kotoko would have won the league if we played at Baba Yara – Nana Yaw Amponsah It goes without saying that, lots of factors played a key role…