Jimmy Cobbina- head coach of Black Satellites of Ghana has named 24-man squad ahead of the 2019 CAF U-20 AFCON. Ghana will leave for Niger on Monday January 21st ahead of the upcoming tournament, Kyfilla.com understands. The Satellites have played series of friendly games since December and look equipped for the tournament which begins from February 2, to February 17. Head coach Jimmy Cobbina has named a 24-man squad for a two weeks training camp in Niamey after which three of them will be dropped for the inclusion of skipper Ibrahim Konda, FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Mohammed Kudus as well AS…
Author: Kwame Stephen Yeboah
Kumasi Asante Kotoko registered players for the CAF Confederation Cup campaign pocketed $500 each as bonus after their victory yesterday against Coton Sport de Garoura. The Porcupine Warriors whip the defending champions of the Cameroon elite league 2:1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to book ticket to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup. The team qualified to the group stages for the first time since 2008 with 5:3 on aggregates against Coton Sport. Kyfilla.com sources indicate that each of the players received $500 each which is equivalent to GHC 2,406 as bonus after the Coton Sport victory…
Obuasi based Ashgold S.C overcame Medeama S.C 4-0 to win the first edition of the Betway Cup held at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi. Liberty Professionals F.C clinched the third place position by beating Aduana Stars F.C on Sunday, 20th January 2018. With four leading clubs in the Ghana Premier League participating in the maiden edition of the Betway Cup in Ghana, fans witnessed a thrilling tournament as teams battled it out. Ashgold Sporting Club and Medeama Sporting Club qualified for the finals by beating Liberty Professionals Football Club and Aduana Stars in a keenly contested game that ended…
Youth and Sports minister, Hon. Isaac Asiamah has presented 4 brand new jungle motorbikes, hospital beds and flat screen to the Nyinahin Government Hospital. The Atwima Mponua MP presented the items to the management of the the hospital today January 16 at their location in the Ashanti Region. The management of the hospital who were all joy for the overwhelming presentation by the hard-working minister expressed their gratitude and however urged other philanthropists in the country and abroad to come to their aid.
The Normalization Committee of the Ghana Football Association has outdoored six ad hoc committees to aid the Normalization Committee execute its mandate. The newly outdoored committees consist of Domestic Leagues, Communications, National Teams, Technical and Development, Referees Committee, Marketing and Sponsorship Committee. Speaking at the inauguration, President of the GFA Normalization Committee Dr Kofi Amoah, believes the members of the ad hoc committees are “experienced people with a wide range of experience”who can help to revive football in the country. Dr Amoah however is counting on the members of the committees to bring their rich experiences to bear by making…
Football returns to Obuasi this weekend as four Ghana Premier League clubs battle it out in the first edition of the Betway Cup. The tournament, which takes place at the Len Clay Stadium on 19th and 20th January 2019, will feature Medeama SC, Liberty Professionals FC, Aduana Stars FC and Ashgold SC. During the announcement of Betway’s sponsorship of the four Ghana Premier League Clubs, they assured the teams of their support towards sports development. The establishment of the Betway Cup as a pre-season tournament is aimed at preparing the clubs for the upcoming season. Football fans are being promised…
Medeama Sporting Club have transferred duo Kwasi Donsu and stalwart defender Ibrahim Yaro to USL side Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on a season loan deal. Kyfilla.com understands, the duo would join the USL side in February pending approval from the USL Championship and USSF. Kwasi Donsu who joined the Tarkwa based team from Berekum Arsenal in 2014 has been phenomenal and since then has established himself as one of the most influential figure in the team. Known as dead ball specialist, Donsu managed to score 22 goals in 39 appearance for Medeama in the last two two seasons which even…
Sekondi Hasaacas begin training today January 10,2019 after the Christmas holidays. The team broke camp after their last encounter against arch rivals Sekondi Eleven Wise in the Sekondi derby at the famous Sekondi Gyendu Park. The players are expected to report to training at exactly 3:00PM today at the team’s training grounds located at Chapel Hill, Takoradi. Kyfilla.com understands, the team resume training to prepare for the upcoming GFA Normalization Committee special football league expected to commence on January 26, 2019.
Ghana Premier League side Elmina Sharks have sent a congratulatory message to former midfielder Charles McCarthy after completing a move to Accra Hearts of Oak. The former Black Satellites and Ghana U-23 midfielder joined the Continental Club Masters as a free agent from Elmina Sharks with an undisclosed amount. The Elmina based team on their official Twitter page have congratulated the stunning midfielder after completing his move to the Rainbow side. Charles McCarthy has joined the likes of Dominic Eshun and Richmond Ayi as the very latest signing for Hearts of Oak.
Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has been freed to join any club after a worldwide ban imposed on him by FIFA has been lifted. Inkoom was derailed from all football activities by FIFA after failing to settle his former agent Curtis Willer from a transfer back in 2014 The former Asante Kotoko right- back was however ordered by FIFA to repay the money or serve another year ban in default, an amount he failed to raise thus serving another year ban in May,2018. According to reports reaching Kyfilla.com, a truce between the aggrieved agent and the former FC Basel defender…