Coach Ibrahim Tanko has named a 21-member squad to represent Ghana in the upcoming Africa U23 Cup of Nations in Egypt. [ads1] After series of preparations at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram, the final 21-member squad for the tournament has been announced. Asante Kotoko trio of Kwame Baah, Ibrahim Danlard and Habib Mohammed made the final squad despite Kotoko ongoing CAF Confederation Cup campaign. Richmond Ayi and William Dankyi of Hearts of Oak also made the final cut alongside Evans Osei Wusu of Tema Youth. Ghana will face Cameroon in their opening game on November 8 before…
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The following is a list of sports stadiums in Africa. They are in order by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators the stadium can accommodate. Most large stadiums in Africa are used for football (soccer), with some also used for athletics and rugby union. According to Wikipedia, the FNB Stadium located in the city of Johannesburg in South Africa is currently the largest stadium in Africa, with a capacity of 94,731 whiles the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria (Egypt) is considered as the second biggest stadium in Africa with a capacity of 86,000. [ads1] In Ghana,…
Asante Kotoko head coach Kjetil Zachariassen has named an eighteen member squad for the second-leg of the CAF Confederation Cup playoff round against San Pedro in Ivory Coast. [ads1] The Porcupine Warriors defeated the Ivorian by 1:0 during the first-leg at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi courtesy a spot kick from Naby Keita in the dying embers of the match. READ ALSO: Asante Kotoko likely eleven against San Pedro on Sunday Coach Kjetil Zachariassen after series of preparations towards the game, has named an 18-member squad for the clash slated for Sunday, November 3 in Abidjan. Two goalkeepers, six…
Sekondi Hasaacas FC and Accra Great Olympics have agreed to a two legged friendly encounter to better prepare ahead of the forthcoming 2019/20 Season dubbed the battle of the Ghana Premier League Pioneers. [ads1] Hasmal will host the first leg on Sunday, November 10 at the Sekondi Sports Stadium with the return leg a week later, November 17 at the Accra Sports Stadium. READ ALSO: EXCLUSIVE: FC Samartex to sign former Hasaacas goalkeeper Anthony Brebo The rivalry dates back to the maiden season of the Ghana Premier League in 1958 where the two clubs competed in the 8 team league. [ads1]…
Burkina Faso international Ahmed Toure has disclosed his readiness to play for Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko again. [ads1] According to Toure, Kotoko is very dear to his heart and would love to return to the team after his stay with Congolese giant AS Vita Club comes to an end. He believed a combination with compatriot Songne Yacouba at the Asante Kotoko attack will be a disastrous for any team that come up against the Porcupines. [ads1] ” I will be very happy to play for Kotoko again after my contract with AS Vita Club expires though other clubs…
General Manager of Berekum Chelsea Nana Oduro Sarfo has named his top four candidates for the Ghana FA Presidential role. [ads1] Unlike the previous administration where the GFA President has the powers to name his Vice President, the new Ghana FA Status has given the veto powers to the Executive Council to elect one of them for the seat. But according to Oduro Sarfo, who doubles as the GFA Executive Council member, Randy Abbey, Dr. Toni Aubynn, George Amoako and Mark Addo are his top four candidates for the Vice President seat. [ads1] “Randy Abbey, George Amoako, Toni Aubynn and…
Black Stars defender Kassim Nuhu grabbed the match winner for Fortuna Dusseldorf as they beat Erzgebirge Aue at the Merkur Spiel Arena on Wednesday. [ads1] The 24-year old central defender netted the match winner as Fortuna Dusseldorf beat Erzgebirge 2:1. Florian Kruger opened the deadlock for the visitors as early as the 12th minute before Rouwen Hennings restored parity for Fortuna Dusseldorf to end the first half. Kassim Nuhu who is on loan from 1899 Hoffenheim grabbed the match winner in the 75th minute of the game. [ads1] He lasted the full throttle whiles compatriot Bernard Tekpetey warmed the bench…
Ghana’s all-time leading topscorer Asamoah Gyan has joined the admirers of Kofi Kinaata’s latest track dubbed ‘Things Fall Apart’. [ads1] The NorthEast United striker was seen in a video jamming to the song despite his exclusion from the Black Stars squad for the 2021 AFCON qualifiers against South Africa and São Tome and Principe. READ ALSO: 4 key players dropped from Ghana squad for AFCON Qualifiers The 33-year old alongside other influential players like Kwadwo Asamoah, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah and Christian Atsu were all excluded from the squad released on Wednesday by head coach Kwesi Appiah. [ads1] But Gyan doesn’t…
Hearts of Oak new jersey from Umbro has been ranked 32nd globally beating the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United among other notable clubs. [ads1] The Phobians had their home jersey ranked number one in Africa but 32nd in the world. READ ALSO: ‘Daniel Kodie has no contract with Hearts of Oak’ – Kim Grant reveals The survey was done by reputable sports marketing firms SportsDirect, SportsPar and Footy.com Hearts of Oak signed a three-year partnership deal with one of the world’s leading kits manufacturing company Umbro in 2018. [ads1] Below is the first 100 best kits in 2019 Rank Shirt 1…
Experienced defender John Boye was excluded from the Black Stars of Ghana 23-member squad for 2021 AFCON qualifiers against South Africa and São Tomé and Principe. [ads1] The 32-year old towering defender was not part of coach Kwesi Appiah squad due to injury. READ ALSO:4 key players dropped from Ghana squad for AFCON Qualifiers Boye sustained an injury during FC Metz 1-0 win over Nantes in the French Ligue 1 fortnight ago and was ruled unfit for Ghana’ AFCON qualifiers opening matches against South Africa and São Tomé and Principe. [ads1] He couldn’t last the ninety minutes of the match…