Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] The Shama District Football Association has held its maiden awards night at the Riverside Conference Center in Shama in the Western Region on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The awards ceremony was to honour clubs, players and coaches that performed extraordinary in the just ended league season. In his address, Chairman of the Shama District Football Association Professor George Kuntu Blankson disclosed that the main objective of the association is to unearth and develop footballing talents in the district to become assets for the country in the near future. He was elated for a successful campaign last season and urged…

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[ads1] Hasaacas Ladies FC has completed the signing of Burkinabé International Fatoumata Tamboura permanently. Forward Fatoumata Tamboura previously played with US Des Forces Armees and was part of the team that competed in the West Africa Football Union Zone B Women’s Champions League Qualifiers.[ads2] She will be with Hasaacas Ladies FC until October 2023 after penning a two-year deal. “She’s a great addition to our set-up. We saw her at the WAFU Zone B tournament and she was a standout in her team.[ads3] “We are glad to have signed her. There’s a huge competition for her to get into the…

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[ads1] Former Hearts of Oak forward Cosmos Dauda has joined Omani side first division outfit Oman Club. Dauda has joined the Muscat-based club on one-year deal after successful medicals.[ads2] The 28-year old was a phenomenal for Ghana Premier heavyweight, Hearts of Oak where the genesis of his professional career begun. The former Tudu Mighty Jet attacker spent two years with Hearts of Oak before leaving for greener pastures in 2018.[ads3] In July 2018, Dauda signed with Al-Faisaly in Jordan on a two-year deal. In July 2019, Dauda signed with Lebanese side Salam Zgharta but due to political disturbance in the country, all…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier league heavyweight, Asante Kotoko have announced second preseason friendly match in Dubai. The Porcupine Warriors are in the United Arab Emirates’ famous city for a two-week tour ahead of the upcoming league season.[ads2] The Ghana Premier league record holders have begun engaging in friendly matches to fine-tune their squad for the 2021/22 league season.[ads3] Kotoko was beaten by a goal to nil by lower tier side Al-Hilal United in the first preseason friendly and have announced to play Liwa FC at the Shababal Ahli Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, October 17, 2021. https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1449335949847154692?s=19 The game has been…

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[ads1] Hearts of Oak midfielder Emmanuel Nettey has said his outfit are determined to make a statement against Wydad Athletic. The Phobians face Wydad Athletic in first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 17, 2021.[ads2] Hearts of Oak are determined to defeat the Moroccans convincingly on Sunday before the reverse fixture in the North African country. Emmanuel Nettey who is expected to start the match on Sunday has said the playing body are willing to prove a point to the whole of Africa and it will start with Wydad Athletic.…

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[ads1] Member of Parliament for Amenfi East, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu has been appointed the global ambassador for Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club. The ace lawmaker has been handed the new role following his great service to the public serving in different roles including as Mayor and Minister for Local Government and Rural Development. As the founder of the Africa Growth Advocate, his extensive experience in the public service necessitated his nomination to become one of the illustrious CEC Global Ambassador.[ads2] Speaking soon after his nomination, the highly-respected legislator said he didn’t hesitate or think twice about accepting the role as a Global Ambassador…

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[ads1] Former Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Samuel Akurugu has joined division one league outfit New Edubiase. The experienced goalkeeper has joined New Edubiase ahead of the upcoming league season.[ads2] Akurugu has inked a deal with the zone II outfit as they seek to strengthen squad to battle for a ticket to the Ghana Premier league next season. He joins New Edubiase with vast experience in the domestic league, having played for Hearts of Oak, Sekondi Hasaacas, King Faisal and host of other clubs.[ads5]

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[ads1] Moroccan giants, Wydad Athletic have arrived in Ghana ahead of CAF Champions League showdown against Hearts of Oak. Popularly referred to as WAC, the Moroccans arrived at the Kotoka International Airport on Friday night ahead of the crucial game.[ads2] Hearts of Oak host Wydad Athletic in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round on Sunday, October 17, 2021 before the reverse fixture in Morocco. The Phobians are determined to beat Wydad Athletic at the Accra Sports Stadium convincingly on Sunday to make the second leg in Morocco a mere formality.[ads3] The winner of the two-legged tie…

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[ads1] Ghana division one league outfit, Pacific Heroes FC have landed a partnership deal with MLA Management – an European sports management firm. The Luxembourg-based sports management firm has entered a partnership deal with Pacific Heroes FC after fruitful discussion. The deal will enable MLA Management to have exclusive right of representation over players of Pacific Heroes selected by scouts and technical experts.[ads2] A statement from the firm reads, “We are very proud and excited to announce our partnership with Pacific Heroes Football Club from Ghana. In this partnership, MLA Management shall have exclusive right of representation over players of Pacific…

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[ads1] Asante Kotoko midfielder, Fabio Gama has rated himself as the best player in the Ghana Premier league. The Brazilian was one of the sensations in the Ghana Premier league last season despite Asante Kotoko losing the title to bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak.[ads2] Speaking to Joy Sports’ Gary Al-Smith, Gama indicated that he is among the best players in Ghana after splendid form last season. On whether he sees himself as one of the top players in the domestic league, Fabio Gama without hesitating replied “yes”.[ads3] He went ahead to mention Salifu Ibrahim, Gladson Awako, Augustine Boakye Abdul Ganiyu…

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