Ghana's goalkeepers trainer, Fatau Dauda, has expressed delight in the progress of former Enyimba FC teammate, Stanley Nwabali.The former Ghana goalkeeper was roommate with Nwabali during his time in Nigeria, helping shape the career of the then young goalkeeper, who was coming through the ranks of the Aba-based club.Nwabali shot to prominence at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, after just earning his first Super Eagles invite before the tournament, where he immediately became Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper.The Chippa United goalkeeper helped the three-time African champions reache ..read more

Ghana defender, Alexander Djiku, has reacted to Fenerbahce's Europa Conference League exit at the quarter-final stage.The Turkish giants were eliminated after a penalty shootout defeat to Olympiacos at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.Having lost 3-2 in Athens last week, Fenerbahce levelled the tie after scoring early in the game through Irfan Kahveci.The host chased the winner for most part of the game but Olympiacos were resolute in defence forcing the game into penalties after 120 minutes.Djiku and Michy Batshuayi scored from the spot but misses from Dusan Tadic and Cengiz Under meant Fenerbahce ..read more

Asante Kotoko's poor form in the Ghana Premier League is causing sleepless nights for players, according to captain Danlad Ibrahim.The goalkeeper described the situation as "very, very bad," given that the club hasn't won a game in their last seven and have dropped from being considered title contenders to just three points above the relegation zone.Fans disrupted training on Tuesday, chasing out Coach Ogum after management declined to meet their demand of firing the 2021/22 title-winning coach.This led to a crucial meeting on Thursday at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi where club owner Asantehen ..read more

Dreams FC have arrived in Cairo ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first-leg clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek.The team led by coach Karim Zito left Accra on Thursday and touched down in the early hours of Friday morning.Dreams FC will hold their first training session in Egypt later on Friday as preparations begin ahead of Sunday's titanic encounter.The match will be played at the Cairo International Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 4pm Ghana time.The Ghana Premier League side are hoping to reach the final of the Confederation Cup in their first adventure in African footbal ..read more

Ghana will face Cote d'Ivoire and Benin in the Group stage of the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship which will be staged in Accra from Wednesday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 28, 2024.This was announced after the draw which was held at the WAFU Zone B headquarters on Friday, April 19, 2024.Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Togo and Niger will make up the other group.The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.Participating teams will vie for the trophy as well as tickets to the U17 Africa Cup of Nations next year, which hosts will be announced soon by the Confederation of African Football (CAF ..read more

Asante Kotoko captain Ibrahim Danlad has voiced his concerns regarding the clubs dismal performance in the second round of the Ghana Premier League season.The Porcupine Warriors have only managed one win, a draw, and seven defeats in their last nine games, prompting a crisis meeting with the Life Patron of the club, His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.In a conversation with the clubs media, the skipper acknowledged their poor performance and issued an apology to their supporters.Danlad stated, "We would first like to apologise to our supporters because we know they dont deserve this kind o ..read more

[caption id="attachment_1150367" width="600"] Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II[/caption]Asante Kotoko owner Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the team to transform their struggling season into one befitting the club's esteemed status and tradition.The King, amidst a seven-game winless streak, engaged in discussions with players and the coaching staff, led by embattled coach Prosper Ogum, to identify the root causes of their poor performances and address any grievances.The Porcupine Warriors have suffered six defeats in their last seven matches and currently sit just three points above the relegati ..read more

Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston expressed confidence in his ability to effectively manage Ghanas U-17 national mens team, the Black Starlets.Kingston, 47, who was officially unveiled as head coach of the Black Starlets by the Ghana Football Association on Thursday, emphasised his readiness for the role after previously serving as an assistant for the team.Kingston, a silver medalist with the Starlets in 1997 and later a key player for the Black Stars, has been entrusted with the task of leading the two-time world champions back to prominence.Addressing the expectations and pressures as ..read more

The WAFU Zone B U17 tournament draw will take place today, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire as seven West African countries battle each other for a place in the 2025 AFCON U17 tournament.The two nations that will qualify to the grand final will automatically secure qualification for the AFCON U17 tournament next year.The WAFU Zone B U17 tournament will start on May 15 and ends on May 28, 2024. All the matches will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana's capital.The seven countries set for the youth tournament are hosts Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Nige ..read more

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Ogum, has reassured fans of the team to anticipate a rejuvenated performance as they prepare to face Samartex in Kumasi on Sunday.Despite a challenging start to the second round of the Ghana Premier League (GPL), with six losses in their last seven games, Ogum received backing from the club's life Patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, during a meeting at Manhyia on Thursday, April 18, 2024.Following a two-day interruption in training due to fan disturbances preventing the team from practicing, Ogum, speaking at a resumed training session, expressed confidence in deliv ..read more