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Rayon Sports set to announce CK Akonnor as new head coach Rwandan club Rayon Sports are reportedly close to announcing former Asante Kotoko Head coach CK Akonnor as their new club Head coach, according to reports. Rayon Sports are currently without a head coach after parting ways with Brazillian coach Roberto Oliveira Goncalves on mutual consent a few days ago. CK Akonnor is reportedly expected to arrive in Kigali on  Monday, 19th August 2019 to complete the signing. According to reports, Rayon Sports want to announce a new coach before their CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg game against Sudanese club…

Breaking: FIFA bans Nigerian coach Samson Siasia for life Former Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has been banned for life from all football activities by FIFA for collecting bribes. The official statement from the FIFA Ethics committee stated that Siasia attempted to manipulate matches for betting purposes. The decision to ban the Nigerian coach came after conducting a “large scale” investigation. Following the news, Samson Siasia has denied all the allegations leveled against him. “I don’t know anything about this. I did nothing wrong and I have not received any letter from FIFA.” he told a Nigerian journalist Colin Udoh Samson Siasia…

Kwesi Appiah to stay as Ghana coach until 2021 – Reports Reports in the local media are suggesting that Ghana Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah is set to extend his contract with the Ghana Football Association until 2021. The 59-year old’s contract will expire this December and reports are stating that he will be handed a 2-year extension. According to the reports, President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has directed the Normalization Committee of the Ghana FA to hand a fresh contract to the experienced trainer. Kwesi Appiah was appointed the Head coach of the Ghana Black Stars in 2017. He…

Hearts of Oak announced Thursday morning that they have partnered with Ashale-Botwe based KOFLEX GYM ahead of the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1161935361418911745?s=20 Hearts of Oak players will get access to use the facilities at the Fitness ground.

Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu rushed to the hospital Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has been hospitalized In Italy after being diagnosed with a pulmonary microembolism. Serie A side Hellas Verona announced that the player was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a pulmonary microembolism – a blood clot in the lungs. Hellas Verona released a statement saying the player has been hospitalized following the incident and will remain under observation for some days. “The player’s conditions are good and he will remain under observation for a few days.” “This is a small blood clot in the lung, which can be…

Sellas Tetteh appointed Sierra Leone head coach The West African country have announced the former Ghana U20 gaffer as their new head coach. Former Black Stars and Black Satellites head coach, Sellas Tetteh has been appointed the new head coach of the Sierra Leone national team His announcement was made today after impressing the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) during the interview session last weekend. According to an official statement, the 62-year-old trainer will be working with Amidu Karim, Charlie wright and Tamba Moses as his backroom staff. He is expected to assume office and take up his duties within…

Andre Ayew earns praise from Swansea boss after brace Swansea City coach Steve Cooper heaps praise on Adre Ayew after the Ghanaian forward came off the bench and scored twice for his team in the Carabao cup. The forward came off the bench in the 62nd minute to helped his side seal a 3-1 win against Northampton. His manager was pleased with his performance after the game and expressed his delight over his performance. “That’s exactly what we know he can do. He’s come back into the club after the international break in very good condition. “He looks extremely motivated…

Asante Kotoko CEO George Amoako warns against complacency Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asante Kotoko, George Amoako says the 3-2 loss to Kano Pillars has given the Porcupines the advantage to progress in the Champions League. He, however, warns that complacency could be our undoing hence the resolve to eliminate that at all cost. George Amoako told Kotoko Express App that, the club would do everything possible to throw Kano Pillars out of the competition when the second leg is played in Kumasi on August 25. “It is a very good scoreline,” said the CEO, who led the Kotoko delegation…

Asante Kotoko to play Hearts of Oak in Presidential Cup Asante Kotoko will play Hearts of Oak in the 2019 Presidential Cup, both teams will battle to lift the prestigious cup. Hearts of Oak will travel to Kumasi to play Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium. The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) didn’t organize the competition last year because of the Anas Expose that halted football in the country. The Porcupines came out victorious the last time both teams met in the Presidential Cup; Hearts were beaten on penalties.

Breaking: Abdul Fatawu signs for Swedish club Trelleborgs Asante Kotoko forward Abdul Fatawu has completed a move to Swedish Club Trelleborgs FF after a successful trial, Sahara Football can confirm. Fatawu joins Trelleborg on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal a permanent one. https://twitter.com/tffdirekt/status/1161197996773650437?s=20 The official statement from the club reads:  “We continue to strengthen on the attack side. Now through 25-year-old forward Fatawu Safiu from Ghana.” “The contract is valid for the 2019 season with an option for an additional 2 years.” Abdul Fatawu scored 11 goals in Asante Kotoko’s Special Competition triumph a few…