Author: Clinton Eleto

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says his side cannot afford to drop points against Ethiopia on Sunday in their Group F 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Black Satellites were not in action last month because of the postponement of the double header against Sierra Leone who were banned by FIFA. In September, they lost 1-0 to Kenya in Nairobi and are now third in the Group on three points, four below leaders Kenya Appiah has fortified his squad by recalling the Ayew brothers and Asamoah Gyan to boost his chances of returning ways. Kwadwo Asamoah set to be handed…

The Normalisation Committee for the Ghana Football Associated has officially responded to media reports that the Black Stars contingent is stranded in Kenya upon arrival. Kwesi Appiah and his players are training in Kenya ahead of the 2019 AFCON qualifier against Ethiopia on Sunday November 18 but according to some Ghana media reports on Thursday the team was stranded and left to cater for themselves upon arrival in Kenya to begin training. But the Kofi-Amoah led normalisation committee has debunked those reports as false. Below is the full statement: The GFA Normalization Committee’s attention has been drawn to publications by…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived in Ghana for the 11th edition of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. Nigeria touched down in Accra on Wednesday evening and immediately left for Cape Coast, where they will be based for their group B games. A delegation comprising of 21 players and 10 officials hit Accra, the nation’s capital before making the trip to Cape Coast for their Group B games. I am Behind Kotoko’s Current Struggles-Kwaku Bonsam The Super Falcons qualified for the 11th edition and are set to defend the title they won two years ago in Cameroon. The…

Black Maidens forward Abdulai Mukarama has expressed excitement on winning the player of the match award in Ghana’s 5-0 thrashing of Uruguay at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.  Mukarama scored a hat-trick and created an assist in the opening day victory for Ghana. Following the 16 year old’s exploits in the game against Uruguay, she was named player of the match. The Northern Ladies attacker says she is excited to help her to team to victory as well as winning the game’s best player. Black Maidens Thrash Uruguay In U17 World Cup Opener “I am very very excited for…

Technical Director for Inter Allies Willie Klutse says his outfit are ready to start negotiation with Hearts of Oak over star striker Victorien Adebayor following reports that the Phobians have made enquiry about the availability of the player. Reports went widespread on Tuesday that Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have contacted Inter Allies over a possible switch of the Niger international. But according to the La-based outfit boss, they could release their prized asset to the Phobians but they should go through the proper channel. Michael Essien praises Jorginho for making Kante better offensively “Hearts of Oak have registered…

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have sealed a mouth-watering apparel sponsorship deal with giants sportswear brand Umbro, in an agreement which marks the largest commercial deal in the club’s history. Umbro will provide the Accra club’s kit from the 2018-19 season. The latest deal is a feather in the cap of chief executive Mark Noonan, who is on a mission to re-brand the former African champions. Former Kotoko striker Saddick Adams reveals saddest day in his career The Ghanaian powerhouse joins an exclusive list of clubs including Everton, Huddersfield Town, Werder Bremen and FC Nürnberg who are being kitted by the…

Asante Kotoko handed new bus Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko have been handed a timely boost after they received a brand new VIP bus ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The Porcupine Warriors have pitched camp in Takoradi as part of their preparation for  CAF second-tier Inter-Club competition. The Reds have been pitted against the winner of the Cameroon FA Cup champions in the preliminary round of the tournament. Management of the club have presented the playing body a new VIP bus ahead of the highly anticipated competition. Meanwhile, as part of Charles Akunnor’s side preparations, they engaged lower-tier…

Inter Milan Kwadwo Asamoah unavailable for Ghana against Ethiopia Inter Milan ace Kwadwo Asamoah has withdrawn from Ghana’s squad for next week’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia due to recurrent knee injury, the Ghana Football Association has confirmed.  The versatile player is said to have suffered a swollen knee after Sunday’s shock 4-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Serie A. Full Ghana Black Stars squad to face Ethiopia: Ayew brothers are back A Ghana FA statement read: ”According to officials of Inter Milan, Asamoah’s condition has been intermittent and there is the need to seek urgent medical attention.…

PHOTOS: Accra Sports Stadium renovation completed Renovation works on the Accra Sports Stadium has been fully completed ahead of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations next week.  Works on the stadium started about six months ago as the country was preparing to host the competition. The stadium will host it’s first game since renovation on Sunday when the Black Queens host the Banyana Banyana in a warm up friendly. BELOW ARE PICTURES OF THE STADIUM Asante Kotoko reveal CAFCC programme

“I want to bring a lot of positivity to this club”- New Hearts coach Kim Grant New coach of Hearts of Oak, Kim Grant has promised to bring back some “positivity” to the club after signing a three year deal with the former Ghana Premier League champions.  Grant, a former Ghana international is confident he can bring the club back to it glory days after ten years without any major trophy. “I know exactly what I am getting into,” Grant said at his unveiling. “I know the rich history of this club. “I also know the responsibility I have been…