Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says Black Satellites winning of the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt doesn’t necessarily means Black Stars will clinch the 2019 AFCON. A section of Ghanaians have a believe that since the Ghana U-20 team clinched the 2009 World Cup in Egypt under the leadership of Andre Ayew, the appointment of the Swansea City midfielder as the captain of the Black Stars means the team will end the 37 years drought of not winning the prestigious AFCON tournament. According to Emmanuel Agyemang Badu who was an integral member of the Black Satellites team that…
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Black Stars deputy captain, Kwadwo Asamoah says the team has prepared enough for the AFCON 2019. Ghana pitched camp in Dubai to prepare for the AFCON where they engaged in two friendly matches against Namibia and South Africa. According to Asamoah, the camping in Dubai alone was enough for the Black Stars as they look forward to end the 37 years of not laying a hand on the giant trophy. “We have prepared enough for the tournament. We camped in Dubai where we played two friendlies. We are professionals and we are ready for the tournament even though we can’t…
Karela United playmaker, Emmanuel Osei Baffour is close to agreeing two-year deal with Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Kyfilla.com can exclusively report. According to an insider at Asante Kotoko, the Executive Chairman, Dr. Kwame Kyei was impressed with the former Ashgold winger during the finals of the NC Special Competition tier 1 and negotiations has already commenced. The insider continued by saying ” he (Osei Baffour) verbally agreed a two-year deal on last Monday, just a day after the final and he has been promised a huge salary which I can’t disclose now, just waiting for management to begin talks with Karela…
Black Stars head coach, Kwesi Appiah has named a starting line-up for Benin clash tonight. Ghana will face off the Squirrels of Benin in group F of the AFCON 2019 later tonight at the Ismailia Stadium in Egypt. Maritzburg United shot-stopper, Richard Ofori will be in poles for Ghana with Andy Yiadom, Lumor Agbenyanu, John Boye and Kasim Nuhu completing the defense. The midfield will boast of Mubarak Wakaso, Thomas Partey, Thomas Agyepong while Christian Atsu, Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew will complete the attack. Below is the Black Stars XI for Benin clash tonight; 1. Richard Ofori 2. Andy…
Karela United midfield dynamo, Emmanuel Keyekeh is set for a lucrative move to the Norwegian top-flight league, Kyfilla.com can exclusively report. According to a source at the camp of the combative midfielder, an unnamed club in the Norwegian top-flight football have expressed interest in him with a mind blowing offer. Kyfilla.com can confirm that, management of the Norwegian club have scheduled to begin talks with Karela United as soon as possible for the services of the midfielder. Meanwhile, reports say a team from the United States have also shown interest in Keyekeh. By: Papa Nyenzu
CAF has announced match officials for Ghana’s AFCON opener against the Squirrels of Benin at the Ismailia Stadium today. Tunisian referee Youssef Essrayri has been appointed to take charge of the crucial encounter scheduled for 8:00PM Ghana time. Yamen Mellouchi and Ahmed Taha Hossam will be supporting Essrayri has the assistant line One and Two respectfully. Moroccan referee Redouane Jiyad will serve as the fourth referee for the cagey fixture tonight at the Ismailia Stadium.
The Chairman of the Normalization Committee, Dr. Kofi Amoah has revealed the date for the commencement of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season. The 2018/19 Ghana Premier League was truncated following an investigation by ace Ghanaian undercover journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas which uncovered the corrupt practices in the game leading to a lifetime ban on Ghana Football Association President, Kwesi Nyantakyi. After the truncation of the Ghana Premier League, FIFA instituted the Normalization Committee headed by Dr. Kofi Amoah where they organized a novelty league to keep the clubs busy and also select reps for next season’s CAF inter-club competitions.…
Ashantigold Sporting Club have set sights on Karela United right-back Isaac Kwain as a possible addition should they qualify for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. Kwain has attracted attention from Ashgold after their clash in the NC Special Competition tier 1 semi-final where Karela United pipped the Obuasi based side by a goal to nil at the Lenclay Stadium. According to a deep throat at Ashgold, the 25-year old impressed coach Zachariassen during the semi-final cracker and has been penciled down as a possible addition should they make it to the next season’s CAF inter-club competitions. Isaac Kwain joined Karela…
Management member of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Edmund Ackah has denied reports of his outfit talking to Elmina Sharks for winger Benjamin Tweneboah. It was earlier making rounds on various Ghanaian web portals that, the Porcupine Warriors have opened negotiations with the Elmina based team for the services of the star winger to beef up squad for the CAF Champions League campaign next season. According to Edmund Ackah, Asante Kotoko have not even express interest in the midfielder not to talk of opening negotiations with Elmina Sharks for his signature. “Its never true we (Asante Kotoko) are discussing Benjamin Tweneboah, it…
Karela United duo Diawisie Taylor and Sarfo Taylor who are prime targets for Kumasi Asante Kotoko are set for a move to Hungary, Kyfilla.com can boldly confirm. According to Kyfilla.com authentic source, the duo have received a trial letter from Hungarian top-flight side Zalaegerszega Torna Egylet. Diawisie Taylor and his brother Solomon Sarfo Taylor have been phenomenal for Karela United especially in the NC Special Competition which has seen Asante Kotoko eager to snatch their signatures. The duo are expected to leave the shores of Ghana for Hungary on Monday, July 1, 2019 for trials scheduled to end on Friday,…