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Pictures: Ghana Black Stars begin training sessions ahead of 2019 AFCON Ghana Black Stars began training for the 2019 AFCON in their camp in Dubai. Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey joined the team yesterday. https://twitter.com/SaharaFootball/status/1135822212714442752 https://twitter.com/ghanafaofficial/status/1135760573407408129 https://twitter.com/ghanafaofficial/status/1135753027980275713

Breaking: Asante Kotoko pull out of Special Competition semi-final Kotoko have reiterated their decision not to play a one-off Special Competition semi-final game with Hearts of Oak in Accra as they bemoan the Normalisation Committee’s ‘long silence’ on their petition for a change in match venue. A petition addressed to the Committee on Sunday, has reminded the group that it is yet to respond to Kotoko’s request that the game is held at a neutral ground and the gate proceeds evenly shared to the two clubs. Kotoko are billed to play Hearts of Oak on June 16, 2019, and the…

Pictures: Ghana Black Stars arrive in Dubai to begin AFCON preparations Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Dubai and will begin preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations today. The players were welcomed by Ghana’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByPWZ74HZd-/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet https://www.instagram.com/p/ByPVcV3ngbD/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet https://www.instagram.com/p/ByPUzS_HkND/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Team Ghana is expected to arrive in Egypt for the tournament on June 20, five days before their opening Group F match against the Squirrels of Benin at the Ismailia Stadium. Goalkeepers Richard Ofori (Maritzburg United, South Africa, Lawrence Ati- Zigi  (Sochaux, Montbeliard, France), and Felix Annan  (Asante Kotoko, Ghana). Defenders John Boye (Metz,…

NC Special Cup: Round 16 results: Kotoko win, Hearts knocked out Asante Kotoko are through to the quarterfinals of the Special Cup after squeezing out a win against Nkoranza Warrior at the Baba Yara Stadium, while Hearts of Oak suffer shock defeat against UniStar Academy at the Accra Sports Stadium. Nii Adjei and Augustine Sefah were the Heros for Asante Kotoko in Kumasi as they scale through to the next stage of the Special Cup. Hearts of Oak lost 4-5 on penalties against UniStar Academy at home in a game that ended 1-1 in normal time. Round of 16 full…

Asante Kotoko injury/team news ahead of Nkoranza clash; Nyarko fit Stephen Nyarko has been declared fit to face Nkoranza Warriors in Sunday’s round of 16 Tier-two clash at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Stephen Nyarko has been in fine form for the porcupines and will be available to contribute more for his team. Nyarko availability comes as a boost for CK Akonnor’s side, who are already without the services of offensive players Sogne Yacouba and Abdul Fatawu. Sogne Yacoouba has been invited by the Burkina Faso national team for the Stallions’ upcoming friendly match against DR Congo in Span…

NC Special Cup: Round 16 fixtures: Kotoko to host Nkoranza, Hearts to face UniStar The round 16 of the Normalization Committee’s Special Cup will kick off at 3pm on Sunday 2nd of June at all expected venues. Asante Kotoko will welcome Nkoranza Warriors at the Baba Yara Stadium as they will look to continue with their winning form after knocking out Real Tamale United in the last round. Hearts of Oak will welcome UniStar Academy at the Accra Sports Stadium and will look to secure a win to move to the next stage of the competition. Full Fixtures: Ashanti Gold…

Former Arsenal and Sevilla forward Jose Antonio Reyes dies in car accident Former Arsenal, Sevilla and Spain forward Jose Antonio Reyes has died following a car accident. The news was confirmed on Twitter by his boyhood club Sevilla, for whom Reyes played nearly 250 games. The 35-year-old was with Extremadura in Spain’s second division, and played his most recent match just two weeks ago. Reyes had two spells with Sevilla, who said: “We couldn’t be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace.” https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1134788522420965377 The Spanish FA released a statement,…

Abdul Fatawu, Partey, Hearts of Oak and others nominated for Ghana Football Awards – See full list The nominees for the 2019 Ghana Football Awards have been announced, with Asante Kotoko dominating the list. Felix Annan, Abdul Fatawu, CK Akonnor, and Asante Kotoko are among the nominees for this year’s awards. Hearts of Oak and their key player Mohammed Alhassan also made the cut. Full List of: Team of the Year Nominees: Accra Hearts of Oak Asante Kotoko Black Maidens Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees: Felix Annan – Asante Kotoko Nana Bonsu – Enugu Rangers Richard Ofori – Maritzburg…

President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo Bids Black Stars Farewell Ahead Of The 2019 AFCON The President H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the senior national soccer team, the Black Stars to see this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt as a “year of return” for the trophy to Ghana. According to the President, this year’s tournament affords the players the opportunity to write their names in gold and be counted among the football greats of our country. The President made these remarks at a short ceremony at the Banquet Hall of the Jubilee House to bid farewell to the…

Kotoko defender Abdul Ganiyu gives an update on his injury Abdul Ganiyu is hopeful of being fit for next month’s epic clash with rivals Hearts of Oak following an injury scare on Wednesday. Ganiyu was taken off moments after scoring a spot-kick to register Kotoko’s third goal in the 3-1 win over RTU. The player, however, limped off the field after proceedings with an ice pack on his right foot. The centre-back is suspended for Kotoko’s next Tier-Two clash due to accumulated cards but will be available to face Hearts in the Special Competition semi-final game on June 16, 2019.…