In response to an incident between coach Chris Hughton and a supporter following the team’s opening loss against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has stepped up security for the Black Stars. The GFA has confirmed that Hughton was only involved in a verbal argument with the fan who reportedly assaulted him when the team returned to their hotel. Hughton has received the association’s full support and assurance that action will be taken to stop future occurrences of this kind. GFA spokesperson Henry Asante Twum says in the wake…
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Ghanaian striker Hafiz Konkoni has left Yanga to join Dogan Tûrk Birligi on loan until the end of the current season. Hafiz konkoni signed for Young Africans in July last year from Bechem United but so far, things have not gone his way. Hence, the decision to make a loan move to Dogan Tûrk Birligi a club in Cyprus. In five games, Hafiz Wontah Konkoni scored one goal for Young Africans in the CAF Champions League. Hafiz Konkoni will be hoping to find his form as he joins his new club while he looks forward to joining his mother club…
Abdul Fatawu Safiu has sealed his return to Asante Kotoko for the second round of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League. Safiu has had a successful medical examination which was a key step toward his reunification with Kotoko. After a two-year contract was signed, Safiu’s medical procedures were finished, formally confirming his commitment to the Porcupines. He will soon return to Kumasi this weekend to begin training with the Porcupines. The 29-year-old forward, who has been without a club since splitting with Iraqi team Al-Sinaa SC in June 2023, returns to Kotoko with his experience and goal-scoring ability. Safiu demonstrated his…
The porcupine Warriors, Asante Kotoko have confirmed the signing of Nsoatreman FC right back Emmanuel Kotei on a permanent deal. The talented defender will help Kotoko ensure that there is solidity at the back. To challenge for the title Asante Kotoko will need quality players that can play to the intensity of the club and the former Nsoatreman player is one of the players identified by the technical team. Asante Kotoko are currently 3rd on the league table after 17 matches.
One member of the Ghanaian supporters group in Abidjan attacked Chris Hughton at the team’s hotel after Ghana’s 2- loss to Cape Verde. The coach was reportedly attacked, but fortunately, a few Ghanaian diplomats there intervened. The unidentified suspect was turned over to the Cote d’Ivoire police while Chris Hughton was being moved to safety. The cops are in charge of him and will determine the best course of action. Coach Chris Hughton, in the meantime, has expressed dissatisfaction following Ghana’s loss to Cape Verde. The coach is optimistic that his team can get enough points from the remaining Group…
The Black Stars of Ghana lost to Cape Verde in round 1 of Group B at the Houphouet-Boigny Stadium by 2 goals to 1. The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde took the lead in the first half through Monteiro who seized the opportunity of finishing of a left footed strike after an earlier save by Black Stars shot stopper Richard Ofori. The Blue Sharks went on to have the better share of ball possession and momentum making the game an uneasy one for the Black Stars throughout the first half. The scoreline at halftime ended 1-0 in favour of Cape…
The Black Princesses set out for Senegal on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, with the goal of securing a spot in the U-20 World Cup. On Saturday, January 13, 2024, the Black Princesses and the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal played the first leg of the last qualifying round. The Black Princesses of Ghana have have a significant advantage in their quest to play in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup of 2024 after defeating Senegal 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifiers. For the eighth time in a row, the Black Princesses are attempting to secure a spot in…
Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku was sent off in Leicester City’s away game against Coventry City. Issahaku started the game and played in his usual position ( right wing) when Leicester lost to Coventry City 3-1. After a Drewsbury Hall penalty on the 44th minute, Leicester lost control of the game as Fatawu Issahaku was shown a straight red card in added on time of the first half for a bad tackle. leaving Leicester with no choice but to play the remainder of the game with with 10 men. Coventry City too advantage of the situation and scored 3 goals…
Ghana Premier League side Samartex have secured the services of former Karela winger Emmanuel Owusu Boakye. In an official statement the club confirmed Emmanuel Owusu Boakye’s signing. “We are thrilled to officially announce the signing of the exceptional versatile player, Emmanuel Owusu Boakye on a long term contract. With an impressive display of skills and prowess in the last two seasons, this Winger joins our ranks on a permanent deal.” the statement reads. During his time with Karela, Emmanuel Owusu Boakye was a consistent performer and he is looking forward to replicate the same form at Samartex.
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the Black Princesses left Ghana for Senegal in an attempt to earn a spot in the Colombian U-20 World Cup. On Saturday, January 13, 2024, the Black Princesses and the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal will play the first leg of the last qualifying round. The Black Princesses are hoping to earn a spot at the World Cup competition in Colombia this year, marking their eighth consecutive attendance. Coach Yussif Basigi has selected a formidable team of 23 players and the team is hopeful that they will secure a qualification ticket. Senegal easily overcame Benin and…