Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Hearts of Oak will relish an opportunity to redeem themselves as they gear up for their home duel against Accra Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium.  A week ago, the host fell 2-0 away from home to Legon Cities which culminate their stretch of just a single win in five games.  READ MORE: Medeama’s SC new stadium is almost ready for use. This led to fans’ displeasure with Ivorian Coach Abubakar Outtara calling for patience from fans in a bid to rekindle the strong start that got him to endear himself to the fans.  As things stand, the Phobians, 11th…

Ghana Premier League holders, Medeama SC’s new stadium is all but complete pending finishing touches to the magnificent edifice which has caused a massive stir on a host of social media. The Tarkwa-based club had to relocate from its famous grounds to Akoon Park for construction works to be undertaken on the venue. READ MORE: Fatawu Issahaku adjudged Men’s Young Player of the Year for Leicester City The new edifice has a seating capacity of 10,400, is well roofed, and has a VVIP, VIP section, media tribune, washroom facilities, set of dressing rooms, press room as well as other auxiliary…

English club, Leicester City has named Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as their Men’s Young Player of the Year. This award was handed over to the young footballer at the club’s annual awards ceremony held at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday. The teenage sensation joined the former English Premier League winner at the start of the 2023/24 season from Portuguese club, side Sporting Lisbon. READ MORE: Nsoatreman and Bofoakwa Tano settle for a goalless draw in Nsuatre. The 20-year breathtaking performance for the club saw him end the seasons as one of the high performers. He managed an astonishing 20 goals contribution in 39 Championship…

Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has pinned his team’s exit from the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals against Zamalek due to inexperience.  The Ghanaian side was battered without a trace in a game they were looking to pick a fast one over the Egyptian club at a heavily packed Baba Yara Sports Stadium following their goalless dawn first leg in Cairo.   READ MORE: Watch Highlights: Dreams FC hopes dashed by Zamalek in Kumasi He attributed their exit to a lack of experience in his post-game presser.  “It’s lack of experience. The boys only gave up after the third goal. I can do everything but if…

Dreams FC’s quest for a place in the finals of the CAF Confederations Cup was dashed by superior opposition, Zamalek at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. A goal each from, Hamza Mathlouthi, and Samson Akinyoola in the first half and a third by Mostafa Shalaby in the second half for the 2019 Champions from Egypt to seal qualification into the finals.  READ MORE : CAFCC : Dreams FC’s fairytale run squashed by Zamalek Before the second leg of the semi-finals, the two sides went toe to toe with the game ending in a goalless stalemate with a to play for in the return fixture in Kumasi.  WATCH HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE7ZHoye2c4 The home…

Dreams FC’s fairytale run in the CAF Confederations Cup was curtailed by  Zamalek at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Two quick goals by Ahmed Fati, and Samson Akinyoola in the first half and a third by Mostafa Shalaby in the second half were enough to unsettle the home side.  Before the second leg of the semi-finals, the Ghanaian side drew a goalless draw in the first leg of the tie in Egypt with the ambition of booking a ticket to the finals in their maiden campaign in Africa’s second elite club competition.  READ MORE: CAFCC: Dreams take on Zamalek in…

Ghana’s Black Starlets thrashed Kazakhstan in a 5-1 victory in the ongoing UEFA U16 International Development Tournament in Volgograd, Russia.  The Black Starlets were down inside the first 20 minutes as Kurmanakhan found the back of the net following an early display of dominance over their opponents.  WATCH HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqvYA3N0aJw The goal awakes the demon in the Starlets who responded in equal measure through, Benjamin Tsevanyo in the 42nd minute.  With minutes to end the first half, Joseph Narbi showcased his talent scoring two goals in a space of three minutes to give his side two goals cushioning heading into the first-half break.  READ MORE…

Ghana Premier League club, Dreams FC will look to secure qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup finals as they play host to Zamalek at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The MTN FA Cup champions managed to draw goalless away from home in Egypt, giving them extra motivation heading into the second leg of the semi-finals in Kumasi.  READ MORE: Former BlackStars captain Stephen Appiah to contest as Member of Parliament ahead of 2024 elections The Ghanaian side has enjoyed a rollercoaster run, topping their group to emerge 3-2 victors over Malian side, Stade Malien in a two-legged tie.  The youthful side boasts of, Abdul Aziz, Agyenim Boateng…

Former captain of the Black Stars, Stephen Appiah is reported to be interested in contesting as a Member of Parliament in the upcoming elections slated for December 2024. The former skipper is said to contest as an Independent Candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.   Appiah intention to run as an independent candidate for the upcoming polls was revealed by a family friend, Fiifi Tackie. https://twitter.com/fiifitackie/status/1783863585778647214 READ MORE: UEFA U-16: Black Starlets thump Serbia in second game Appiah historically led the BlackStars to their first World Cup outing in 2006, which saw Ghana play against top sides such as Italy, Czech, and…

Ghana’s Black Starlets bagged their first win in the second game against Serbia in the ongoing four-nation tournament in Volgograd, Russia.  The Black Starlets outclassed their Serbia opponents with a commanding 5-1 victory over Serbia in the UEFA U16 Development Tournament.  WATCH HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFO5eqer7FM This reaction was a result of their 3-1 opening game defeat to hosts, Russia. The Ghanaian boys raced to a three-goals lead through, Abdulai Nortey in the 15th minute, Benjamin Hanson converting a 41st-minute penalty, while, David Koranteng thumped in the third on the stroke of halftime.  In the second half, Ebenezer Anane and Benjamin Tsevanyo found themselves on the scoresheet Stulic found a consolation for the…