[ads5] Ghana head coach CK Akonnor has handed late call-ups to Caleb Ekuban and Joseph Paintsil ahead of Ghana friendlies against Mali and Qatar. Ghana will face Mali and Qatar in a FIFA international friendlies in Turkey this month as part of preparations towards the AFCON qualifiers. [ads4] Ekuban and Paintsil have been handed invitations as replacement for John Antwi and Lumor Agbeyanu respectively who have been ruled out of the friendlies. [ads3] Caleb Ekuban has been incredible for Trabzonspor thus getting a late invitation to the Back Stars same as Joseph Paintsil for Ankaragucu. [ads2]
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
[ads5] Ghana have been dealt a big blow as four players have been ruled out of the country’s friendly matches against Mali and Qatar this month. Pyramids FC striker John Antwi as well as goalkeeper Richard Ofori, Lumor Agbeyanu and Kudus Mohammed are the players ruled out of the two matches. [ads4] A statement from the Ghana FA reads, “Goalkeeper Richard Ofori will miss Ghana’s friendly games against Mali and Qatar. The South Africa based shot stopper who has been Ghana’s safest pair of hands since 2016, is been ruled out of the games because his work permit has expired…
[ads5] Ghanaian defender Samuel Sarfo has signed a new contract with Saudi Arabian side Khaleej FC. The experienced defender has signed a new contract with the Saudi Arabian outfit untill 2021. [ads4] He initial joined Khaleej FC in July, 2019 with details of that deal unknown but has signed a new contract after an impressive performance with the club. [ads3] The former Liberty Professionals defender joined Khaleej FC after a spectacular form at Iranian outfit Saipa. Samuel Sarfo made his international debut for Ghana in 2017. [ads1]
[ads5] The Ghana Education Service (GES) has affirmed date for the resumption of school after six months of break due to the novel Coronavirus. President Akufo-Addo in his nationwide address earlier, announced that Form 2 Junior High School and Senior High School students can resume school on Monday, October 5, 2020. [ads4] This is to enable them complete the 3rd term and second semester of the current academic year. A statement from the Ghana Education Service states that all schools have been fumigated and disinfected with personal protective equipments (PPE’s) provided to the various schools to ensure the safety of…
[ads5] Inter Allies skipper Victorien Adebayor has joined Danish outfit HB Koge. The talented attacker has joined the Danish side on a three-year deal after a successful medicals. [ads4] A statement reads, “We have high expectations for Victorien Adebayor. When we pick up such a high-profile player, we also believe that he can become a crucial figure with us,” says HB Køge director Per Rud. ”Adebayor is an exceptional player who can cover all places in the offense. Both on the edges, centrally behind the front attacker and all the way in front.” [ads3] ”He has speed in his feet…
[ads5] Asante Kotoko are close to landing the signature of Medeama Sporting Club budding defender Samuel Appiah, according to media reports. The Kumasi-based side have reportedly reached the apex of negotiations with Medeama Sporting Club for the services of the talented right-back. [ads4] Appiah has been earmarked as the perfect replacement for Christopher Nettey who is expected to sign for a foreign club before soon. Kyfilla.com understands Samuel Appiah will be undergoing Asante Kotoko medicals this week before putting pen to paper for the Ghana Premier League record holders. [ads3] It is reported that Samuel Appiah has agreed to join…
[ads5] A contingent of Coaches, players, technical and Management Committee members of the Black Stars, have arrived in Antalya, Turkey for this month’s International friendly games against Mali and Qatar. The advance team, led by Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, George Amoako departed Accra on Saturday, October 03, 2020. Deputy GFA General Secretary, Alex Asante who doubles as Director of the National Teams department and two players, Samuel Owusu who plays for Al-Fayha FC in Saudi Arabia and Razak Abalora (Unattached) were part of the travelling party. [ads4] Others included, Head Coach C.K Akonnor, assistant, David Duncan, Goalkeepers trainer, Najawu…
[ads5] Asante Kotoko defender Christopher Nettey has arrived in Kumasi to join his teammates for preseason. The dependable right-back missed the Porcupine Warriors first phase of the preseason due to contractual issues. [ads4] But it is being reported that the enterprising right-back has finally joined his colleagues for a preseason campaign in Koforidua of the Eastern Region. Nettey was a core figure in the just cancelled 2019/20 league season for Asante Kotoko, capping 13 matches for the team. [ads3]
[ads5] The Western Regional branch of the Sports Writer’s Association of Ghana (SWAG) would embark on a peace walk on November 7, 2020. The exercise, according to a statement from the association is to preach peace to the Ghanaian populace ahead of the forthcoming general elections set for December 7, 2020. [ads4] Part of the statement from the association reads, “SWAG believes Ghana’s elections are significant in the country’s democratic governance and should provide qualified citizens with an opportunity to elect their political leaders and allocate power peacefully and without limitations.” [ads3] The decision to embark on a peace walk…
[ads5] The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi has disclosed that four clubs have been granted the permission to use the Accra Sports Stadium in the 2020/2021 league season. According to Professor Twumasi, Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Great Olympics and Legon Cities are the four Ghana Premier League clubs given the permission to use the state-owned edifice as their home venue for the next league season. [ads4] He told Sunyani-based Service Radio that, the four clubs legally can use the renovated Accra Sports Stadium as their home venue for the league season. Asante Kotoko have…