Author: Clinton Eleto

AFCON 2019: Egypt sack coach Javier Aguirre after defeat to South Africa Javier Aguirre was sacked as the coach of Egypt early on Sunday morning just two hours after the Pharaohs were booted out of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations by underdogs South Africa. The Mexican was fired from his Pharaohs post with three years left on his contract after the host country crashed out of Africa’s flagship sporting event. The massive footballing earthquake hit the host nation when Bafana Bafana struck late in the Round of 16 game in Cairo on Saturday to throw the home crowd into…

AFCON 2019: Uganda coach Sebastien Desabre resigns Sebastien Desabre resigned as the coach of Uganda on Sunday morning after the Cranes crashed out of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Frenchman left the post two days after they were eliminated at the Round of 16 stage of Africa’s flagship football competition after their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Senegal. Desabre led the Cranes to their best showing at the tournament since 1978 and leaves the post with five months left on his contract after signing up in December 2017. He took over the job from Serbian tactician…

Asante Kotoko appoint Kjetil Zachariassen as new head coach Asante Kotoko have announced that former Ashantigold coach Kjetil Zachariassen has signed a three-year contract with the club and have tasked him to lead the club to the CAF Champions League. CK Akonnor has been promoted to the position of Technical Director and Head of the technical team, he has been tasked to use his experience to supervise the growth of the team. In the contract, Asante Kotoko expects Kjetil Zachariassen to lead the club to the CAF Champions League group stages in the first season with the club. Asante Kotoko current team overhaul…

OFFICIAL: Asante Kotoko complete signing of Ivorian striker Asante Kotoko have announced the signing of Adingra Bidodane Moussa from Nigerian Premier League giants, Lobi Stars. The Cote d’Ivoire striker signed his contract papers to a three-year deal at the club’s secretariat on Saturday. The signing follows the successful completion and passing of a routine medical assessment conducted by the Dr. Kwasi Twumasi Baah Junior-led medical team on Friday. Adingra Bidodane Moussa have become Kotoko’s fourth signing, following the acquisition of former Inter Allies goalkeeper, Kwame Baah; Wa All Stars winger, Mathew Kelvin Andoh; Karela United defender, Empem Dacoster and the season-long…

WATCH: AFCON 2019: Nigeria 3-2 Cameroon | Goals and Highlights Nigeria are into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating the defending Cameroon in a thrilling encounter on Saturday at the Alexandria stadium in Egypt. Nigeria opened the scoring after Ighalo’s strike deflected on one of the Cameroon defenders before hitting the back of the net. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDpmZy-hGps Cameroon scored two goals in five minutes to take lead just a few minutes before halftime. Nigeria fought back in the second half and their hard work paid off as Ighalo and Alex Iwobi’s goal put them in the next…

OFFICIAL: Asante Kotoko announce signing of Karela United defender Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of defender, Empem Dacosta from Karela United. The center-back has signed a three-year deal re-unite with Abdul Ganiyu with whom he formed a formidable partnership at Karela United before the latter joined Kotoko. Dacosta is Kotoko’s fourth official signing in the ongoing transfer window, he joins Justice Blay, Kwame Baah and Kelvin Andoh as new signings for the club.

Asante Kotoko are yet to open talks with former Ashantigold midfielder Richard Djodi, Sahara Football understands. The Ivorian midfielder is in search of a new club after his contract with Ashantigold expired last month. There are reports suggesting that Kotoko are interested in signing the player, other reports stated that the player is on the verge of joining the club but Richard Djodi (while talking to Sahara Football) stated that Kotoko are yet to contact him or his agent. “No I have not signed for Kotoko, I traveled to my country to visit my family. If I am part of…

AFCON 2019: We need to stay focus and keep fighting – Asamoah Gyan Asamoah Gyan has rallied his teammates to stay focus and put up a fighting spirit ahead of their round of 16 clash against Tunisia in few days time. Asamoah Gyan also stated that the injury situation in the Black Stars squad won’t affect the team badly but will give other players the opportunity to step up and prove themselves. “Coach Kwesi Appiah selected 23 good players for the tournament because we know about how things could work out concerning injuries,” Gyan told GNA. “Any player called upon…

CK Akonnor did not recommend Kotoko’s recent signings Following news that CK Akonnor is no longer the coach of Asante Kotoko, fans have been wondering who is making these signings for the club since there is no coach. Asante Kotoko have so far completed the signing of three players; Justice Blay joined on a season-long loan from Medeama, while Kelvin Andoh and Kwame Baah joined on a free transfer signing a three-year deal with the club. These signings were initiated and orchestrated by the technical team. According to Kotoko official statement when announcing the signing Kelvin Andoh, the technical team…

WATCH: AFCON 2019: Uganda 0-1 Senegal | Match Highlights Senegal became the second side to reach the quarterfinals of the ongoing Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019, beating Uganda 1-0 at Cairo International Stadium on Friday (5 July 2019). Sadio Mane scored the only goal, his third of the tournament after 15 minutes and soar to the summit of the scorers’ chart. However, Mane was denied a brace when Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango saved his penalty on the hour mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbRwrJNIm0o