Author: Clinton Eleto

OFFICIAL: Full Ghana Black Stars squad for the 2019 AFCON: Asamoah Gyan Included Black Stars Coach, Kwasi Appiah has named a 29-man squad in his provisional list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation scheduled for Egypt, next month. The 29 consists of three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eleven midfielders and five strikers. Goalkeepers Richard Ofori (Maritzburg United, South Africa, Lawrence Ati- Zigi  (Sochaux, Montbeliard, France), and Felix Annan  (Asante Kotoko, Ghana). Defenders John Boye (Metz, France), Andy Yiadom (Reading, England, Abdul Baba Rahman (Reims, France), Lumor Agbenyenu (Goztepe A.S, Turkey),  Kassim Nuhu, (Hoffeinham, Germany,) Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC, USA),…

Asante Kotoko injury and team update ahead of Aduana clash Asante Kotoko are traveling to Dormaa where they will face Aduana Stars in a crucial Special Competition match on Thursday. Agyeman Badu is out of the game due to suspension, the midfielder who has been consistent in the defensive midfield position will not feature on Thursday due to accumulated cards. CK Akonnor will rely on other midfielders to fill the void. Midfielders traveling with the squad includes Kwame Bonsu, Prince Acquah, Habib Mohammed and Jordan Opoku. Obed Owusu limped off the pitch five minutes before half time in their game…

Breaking: Asamoah Gyan returns to Black Stars; available for AFCON selection Asamoah Gyan has rescinded his decision to retire from International football barely two days after announcing his decision to quit the national team. His decision to return back to the National team and making himself available for the AFCON was influenced by the President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo who had a meeting with Kwesi Appiah and other staff concerning the situation. Asamoah Gyan released a statement on Wednesday morning stating that he has rescinded his decision to retire, he also revealed that he did this upon…

President Nana Akufo-Addo pleads with Asamoah Gyan to reconsider Black Stars retirement The President of the Republic of Ghana, President Nana Akufo-Addo had a meeting with Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah and other Sports ministers to discuss the preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. One of the main issues was the situation with Asamoah Gyan, the Black Stars legend announced his retirement last night following reports that he won’t captain the Black Stars in this year’s AFCON. Full Statement from the Director of Communications at the Jubilee House where the meeting took place: The President of the Republic…

AFCON call-up will be a dream come true – Felix Annan Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan has revealed that a call-up to the AFCON squad will be a dream come true for him and his family. Felix Annan has been an important player for Asante Kotoko for some time now and his hard work earned him a national team call-up last year, he featured in the last International duty for Ghana against Mauritania. “I’ve always dreamed of playing in the Africa Cup of Nations, so it will be a dream come true if I am picked to go for the…

Breaking: Asamoah Gyan announce Black Stars retirement Ghana Black Stars Captain Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from International duty following reports that he won’t captain the Black Stars in the 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations. He released a statement through his foundation explaining his decision.

Special Competition: Matchday 13 results: Hearts, Ashgold, Kotoko win, WAFA lose again Here are the results for Matchday thirteen of the Ghana Football Association Normalization Committee’s Special Competition. Asante Kotoko 2-0 Medema SC Asante Kotoko secured a very important win in Kumasi with a win over Medeama. The return of Sogne Yacouba was crucial to the Porcupines as the player scored and assisted to help put Kotoko on top of the Zone A table standings. Yacouba and Fatawu were on the scoresheet. Ashantigold 4-0 Bechem United Ashantigold were too strong for Bechem United as the visiting team suffered a heavy…

We haven’t received any offers for Emmanuel Keyekeh – Karela United Karela United has revealed that no club has approached them or enquired about talented midfielder Emmanuel Keyekeh following reports that Asante Kotoko and Enyimba of Nigeria are interested in the player. Emmanuel Keyekeh has played a huge part in Karela United’s success in the Special Competition, he received plaudits after an incredible performance against Hearts of Oak on Wednesday. There were reports suggesting that Kotoko and Enyimba are interested in the player, but a source close to the club has stated that the club haven’t received any offers or…

Asante Kotoko sack Policy Analyst Amo Sarpong Management of Asante Kotoko have sacked their Policy Analyst Amo Sarpong following his recent six-months ban for incidents that transpired at Golden City Park in Berekum a few weeks ago. Amo Sarpong was involved in a fight when Asante Kotoko traveled to play Berekum Chelsea in the Special Competition, Amo Sarpong reportedly fired warning shots with his gun when he was being lynched by Berekum Chelsea fans. The Normalization Committee made a decision to ban Amo Sarpong for six-months from all football activities for his involvement in the incident. Executive Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei…

Asante Kotoko respond to Referee bribery allegations Kotoko have disassociated themselves from rumors linking them to an alleged act of bribery before the match against Ashgold on Sunday. In a press statement on Thursday, the club insisted on their innocence as it exonerated its officials from indulging in any such an act. Kotoko lost 1-0 at Ashgold in the Special Competition, and audio has emerged days later on which someone is heard trying to financially induce a supposed referee. A section of the media has dragged Kotoko into the said act as it links the accuser to a known Kotoko…