Author: Clinton Eleto

Shafiu Mumuni confident he will score against RS Berkane Ashantigold striker Shafiu Mumuni believes and is confident he will find the back of the net when his team faces RS Berkane on Saturday at Obuasi. The in-form striker scored a hat trick in their last CAF Champions League game against Akonangui FC and is looking to replicate this feat. Ashantigold will host RS Berkane at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Saturday. “God willing I will score on Saturday. It is my job to put the ball at the back of the net for the team to win. Definitely…

It took us 3 days to psyche the players up – Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko Ghana Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko has revealed that the U23 players were ‘down’ after the 1-1 draw against Algeria at the Accra Sports Stadium last week and he and his staffs had to motivate them ahead of the second leg. Ghana U23 secured a 1-0 victory against Algeria to qualify for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday night, thanks to a solo goal from Yaw Yeboah. Ibrahim Tanko stated that they had to psyche the players up before the game because…

Ghana Black Meteors beat Algeria to qualify for U23 Championship Ghana U23 team aka Black Meteors have qualified for the Africa U23 Championship after beating Algeria 1-0 away from home, thanks to Yaw Yeboah’s solo goal. The Black Meteors have secured their ticket to the U23 Africa Championship that will take place in Egypt this November after beating Algeria 2-1 on aggregate. Ghana will join Egypt (Host), Zambia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Mali in the list of qualified teams for the U23 AFCON that will take place in November. Top three teams will qualify for Tokyo 2020…

The Black Queens of Ghana secured a 4-1 victory on Sunday when they faced Togo women team in a friendly game at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. A brace from Gladys Amfobea and Evelyn Badu did the magic as the Black Queens registered a commanding victory. Amfobea opened the scoring in the 29th minute before adding her second goal 8th minutes later through a penalty kick. The first half ended 2-0. Hasaacas Ladies midfielder Evelyn Badu scored seven minutes into the second half to stretch the lead for her side. Togo grabbed one goal in the 87th minute through Adinda Akpo before Evelyn…

The President Cup competition between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have been called off due to heavy downpour at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Organizers of the competition initially delayed kick-off due to the unfavorable weather before inspecting the pitch to decide if the game can still go on. The game kicked off a few minutes later and lasted for only ten minutes before the officials halted play and consulted both teams before deciding to call off the game due to the bad state of the pitch. Reports are suggesting that the game will be rescheduled later as…

Hearts of Oak complete signing of Emmanuel Mintah Accra Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of former Karela United midfielder Emmanuel Mintah on a free transfer in the ongoing transfer window. The club announced on Saturday morning that they have secured the services of the 28-year old defensive midfielder on a free transfer. The former Alassiouty Sport player has reportedly pen a 2-year contract with the club. https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1170243785059635200?s=20 He previously played for several second-tier sides including BA United, Dunkwa United among others. Mintah made 13 appearances for Karela United during the GFA Normalization Committee Special Competition.

Kotoko chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei under-pressure to contest for GFA presidency Executive Chairman of Asante Kotoko Dr. Kwame Kyei could contest for the GFA Presidency following pressure from the masses, according to the Greater Accra rep of the club, Nana Kwame Dankwa.  Nana Kwame Dankwa disclosed that the affable football administrator qualifies to run for the seat and is seen by the masses as the right man to turn the fortunes of Ghana Football. “He is the executive chairman of Asante Kotoko, he qualifies to run for the GFA Presidency, It will interest you to know the number of people…

Congress adopts new GFA Statutes, Election regulations Congress of the Ghana Football Association has voted unanimously to adopt the proposed new statutes presented before it by the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association.  At a historic Extraordinary Congress in Accra, members voted massively to adopt the Statute, which has now become binding on the GFA. 155 members present voted to unanimously adopt the revised Statutes. The adoption of the revised statutes paves the way for elections to be conducted to elect a new president for the Association, as well as a new board. Meanwhile Congress also unanimously adopted the…

Ghanaian midfielder Simon Zibo has joined Portuguese side Vitória Sport Clube on a two-year deal.  The Black Meteors defensive midfielder joined the club on transfer deadline day after agreeing on a two-year contract with the option of extending for another year. The 21-year old will be with the youth side as he remains under the observation of the technical handlers of the senior team. ”Vitória Sport Clube, Futebol SAD reports that it has reached an agreement with the athlete Simon Zibo,” the club posted on its official website. “The 21-year-old Ghanaian defender has signed a contract valid until 2021, with…

NC spokesperson Dan Kwaku Yeboah resigns The spokesperson of the Normalisation Committee Dan Kwaku Yeboah has resigned, less than a week to Congress and pocketed $11,000 in 11 months in what has been a disastrous reign. The broadcaster with Peace FM has jumped the ship before being pushed after growing frustrated claiming ‘lack of respect’. Yeboah finally tendered in his resignation on Friday in an attempt to save his image which has been battered heavily since he took the job. It’s an open secret that the Peace FM journalist was forced on the interim body of the Ghana Football Association…