CK Akonnor has named five players from the Ghana Premier League squad in his provisional Black Stars squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa. Two players from Hearts of Oak; Afriyie Barnieh and Richard Attah were called up to the squad, followed by Asante Kotoko defender Abdul Ganiyu Ismael, Steadfast FC (Division One) wonderkid Isahaku Fatawu and Philimon Baffour of Dreams FC Richard Attah and Afriyie Barnieh earn their first callup after their remarkable campaign in the local league that saw them lift the Ghana Premier League and the MTN FA Cup.
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Ghana Black Stars coach CK Akonnor has named his provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa. Ghana are scheduled to host Group G opponents Ethiopia on Friday September 3 in Cape Coast, before playing South Africa on Monday September 6 2021 in Johannesburg respectively. Full Squad: Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori, Lawrence Ati Zigi, Manaf Nurudeenm Richard Attah Defenders: Benson Anangm Yiadom Andrew, Baba Abdul Rahman Gideon Mensah, Baffour Philmon, Alexander Djiku, Daniel Amartey, Ismael Ganiyu, Jonathan Mensah. Midfielders: Mubarak Wakaso, Iddrisu Baba, Thomas Partey, Emmanuel Lomotey Wingers: Joel Fameye, Samuel Owusu, Gyasi…
Ghana Premier League Champions Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of Great Olympics talisman Gladson Awako on a two-year deal, Sahara Football can confirm. The midfielder will be playing for the Phobians next season after completing his medicals and penning a new contract with Hearts of Oak ahead of their African campaign. Hearts of Oak are looking to complete all their signings before the CAF player registration headline on August 15. The Phobians have already completed the signing of Agyenim Boateng and Kofi Kordzi.
Hearts of Oak have re-signed striker Kofi Kordzi after mutually parting ways with Muaither SC in Qatar, Sahara Football can confirm. The energetic striker has signed a two-year deal and will be available for the Phobians next season Kordzi, after completing the move in October last year, started really well in the Qatar second-tier netting twice in his opening three matches. He followed it up with a hattrick early this year. However, he struggled in subsequent games before finally deciding to leave and return to his native country.
Asante Kotoko are still in talks with representatives of Abdul Ganiyu over a contract extension that will see the player remain at the club, Sahara Football understands. Earlier reports suggest that the defender have parted ways with Asante Kotoko but Sahara Football can confirm the player and his representatives are still negotiating with the club. Abdul Ganiyu refused to comment specifically on the progress of the negotiations as he insists he is focusing on the national camp with the Black Stars B. “I am not aware of what’s ongoing; that’s to the best of my knowledge. I am with…
Paris Saint Germain have announced the signing of Lionel Messi after the player passed his mandatory medicals in Paris on Tuesday evening. Lionel Messi joins the French side after leaving his boyhood club Barcelona on a free transfer. https://twitter.com/PSG_inside/status/1425191380066914315?s=20 “I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain. Everything about the club matches my football ambitions. I know how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here. I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans, and I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the…
Hundreds of Paris Saint Germain fans gathered at the Paris Airport to wait for their new signing Lionel Messi who will be signing a two-year contract with the club. https://twitter.com/SaharaFootball/status/1425093254077460490?s=20 Paris Saint Germain already teased their fans with a few second video as they await the official unveiling pictures and videos. https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1425089647286398979?s=20 https://twitter.com/SaharaFootball/status/1425092480144482313?s=20
Hearts of Oak head coach Samuel Boadu has revealed why the club signed former Medeama forward Agyenim Boateng. Agyenim Boateng is the club’s first signing since they were crowned champions of this season’s Ghana Premier League. “I recommended him to be signed. I know his qualities and I know he would help Afriyie Barnieh to score more goals for the club” Samuel Boadu told Pure FM. Agyenim arrived in Accra this week to sign his contract after Hearts of Oak agreed to all his terms. His arrival means he reunites with Samuel Boadu. The duo worked together at Medeama. Boateng’s…
The 2021/22 Ghana Premier League will kick off on the weekend of Friday, October 29 to Monday, November 1, 2021 across all the nine Premier League centres. This follows the approval of the plan for the 2021-22 football season by the Executive Council. The process towards the kick-off of the new season begins with the Opening of the Registration window of players and officials on Monday, August 9, 2021, which will close on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Champions Accra Hearts of Oak SC will defend the title as the competition welcomes three newly promoted sides, Real Tamale United FC, Bibiani Gold Stars SC, and Accra Lions FC…
Lionel Messi was spotted at Barcelona airport with his family as he travels to France to finalize his move to Paris Saint Germain. Video Credit: Twitter – Maria Garrido The former Barcelona Player already agreed on a two-year deal with Paris Saint Germain after ending his stay at Barcelona.