Ghana coach Avram Grant was tasked to go and do well at the 2015 Afcon in Equatorial Guinea and win the trophy in 2017 when he was unveiled in 2014 as Ghana coach. The former Chelsea boss really did well in 2015 missing the trophy by inches as he lost on penalties to Ivory Coast in the final game. Fast forward, 2017 is here and Grant is expected to win the trophy for Ghana after 33 years failed attempts. But the Israeli trainer says he is not under any pressure to win the trophy despite

Torino are looking to swap midfielder Maxi Lopez with Bologna midfielder Godfred Donsah in the January transfer window, according to reports. Tuttosport claim head Sinisa Mihajlovic want to make the Ghana youth international his first signing during the winter transfer window. Both clubs are eager to strike a deal as Torino want to strengthen their midfield and Bologna need a right winger. Donsah, 20, has been on the fringes this season after battling injuries early on in the season.

Former Black Stars player and technical director of Inter Allies FC Willie Klutse has strongly hinted that there should be total overhauling in the Black Stars if they fail to win the 2017 Afcon in Gabon. In an interview in Happy FM, the former Black Sars player strongly argued that since the team is struggling to win the Afcon title after 30 years, the entire playing and technical team must be revamped if they returned yo Ghana without the coveted trophy. "I suggested strongly that there

Former Ghana U-20 striker Latif Salifu has signed a two-year deal with Medeama after terminating contract with Ivorian club FC Tanda few months ago. Latif Salifu sealed his move to the Tarkwa based side on Monday after agreeing personal terms and passing his medical examination. Medeama have brought in talented player and according to reports will sign more following the departure of key duo Malik Akowuah and Kwame Boahene to Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The player had been training

The Black Stars plan to play two pre-2017 Africa Cup of Nations friendlies in UAE, the Ghana Football Association has confirmed. With clubs and other Nations Cup representatives camping in the Gulf country, officials are not expected to struggle to get opponents. ''During the teams stay in Al Ain, the team will play two friendly matches. We will confirm to you the dates tentatively fixed for 7th and 10th but they will be confirmed and the opponents as well, FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi

Avram Grant has defended his preliminary 26-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Israeli named four untested players Ebenezer Ofori, Raphael Dwamena, Joseph Attamah and Bernard Tekpetey in his squad alongside all of his senior players who played at the last tournament. Grant touts he has an elastic team with some many utility players who can aid his course. ''In this squad theres some players that can play in many positions. Frank (Acheampong) is one of them. In his

Newcastle United who are chasing promotion to the English Premier League are looking to sign out of favour Everton midfielder Tom Cleverly. Atsu will be joining the Ghana camp today after what has been a very impressive start to life with Newcastle United. His departure coincides with the teams dip in form as they recently lost to Nottingham forest. Rafael Benitez is reportedly unhappy with the his departure and will make his move for Tom Cleverly who has been out of favour at Goodison.

Ghana and former Dreams FC goalie Philemon McCarthy won the MVP on his debut for Hapoel Afula in a sign of good things to come. The 33-year-old made his debut for the club on lastnight after sealing the deal from Ghanaian side Dreams FC. McCarthy, the former Hearts of Oak shot-stopper, joined his new club on Sunday when the winter transfer window in Israel opened. He made his debut on Monday night helping them to an impressive2-0 victory over Ironi Nesher and was even named man-of-the-match.

English Premier League side Swansea City is looking at the possibility of signing Jordan Ayew in the January transfer window. Ayew has endured a frustrating spell under Steve Bruce this season and is looking for a way out of the club. A return to France with Marseille has been on the cards but with Swansea City fighting for their lives in the English Premier League, there are talks to sign Jordan Ayew. Ayew played with Villa in the Premier League last season where he scored seven goals and

Black Stars players based in England will link up with their national team mates in Dubai after being excused from the training sessions in Accra. West Ham Uniteds Andre Ayew who is the deputy skipper of the team will be in Dubai as well as Andy Yiadom and Daniel Amartey who was again influential for Leicester City. The Black Stars trained in Accra for three days before departing for their camping in Al Ain where three players will be dropped before the final list is presented to CAF. Ghana

Liberty Professionals wonderkid Latif Atta Blessing claims he is not bothered by his exclusion from Ghana's squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Blessing was impressive during the four days of training at the St Thomas Aquinas Park but Avram Grant left him out of the provisional 26-man squad. "As for me, I'm a player and I give praise to God. I will pray and support my colleagues who made it to the squad to thrive at the AFCON. The most important thing is for them to win the

Asante Kotoko caretaker coach Michael Osei has praised new signing Kwame Boahene after his first training with the side. The former Medeama SC playmaker joined the team for the first time since completing a three year move a week ago. "It was very interesting seeing Kwame Boahene train with the team for the first time. We all know that Kwame is a good player and the quality he possesses," Osei said. "You can realize he was also very excited to train with the team for the first

Ghana and Rio Ave midfielder Alhassan Wakaso who has been over looked for the Africa Cup of Nations is confident that the Black Stars have what it takes to bring the trophy home. Alhassan who was a member of the game against Egypt was over looked by Avram Grant for the Cup of Nations coming up in 11 days. Despite failing to pick up some in-form players Avram Grant has named a blend of experience and youth. Ghanas all time highest scorer Asamoah Gyan is in the team while AIKs Ebenezer Ofori

Ghana youth midfielder Saliw Babawo has signed a pre-contract to join Belarusian side Dynamo Brest, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The players agency Soccertime and Futbol Division confirmed his transfer from the books of lower division side FC Spartan. He will join his new teammates for the 2017 season when he turns 18 on 03 March this year. Babawo will tour UAE and Turkey with Dynamo Brest for pre-season in the next few days. The Black Satellites playmaker will team up with

Ghana goalkeeper Philemon McCarthy has joined Israeli top-flight side Hapoel Afula and already made his debut just 24 hours after sealing the move, GHANAsoccernet can reveal. The 33-year-old made his debut for the club on lastnight after sealing the deal from Ghanaian side Dreams FC. McCarthy, the former Hearts of Oak shot-stopper, joined his new club on Sunday when the winter transfer window in Israel opened. He made his debut on Monday night helping them to an impressive2-0 victory

Three Asante Kotoko players Tuffour Frimpong, Atta Kusi and Osei Agyemang have been victims of pay cut at the end of January for defying club rules to play local area football dubbed 'Sunday Special', the club has reported. This, according to the club was sanctioned by acting head coach Michael Osei and it is aimed at streamlining discipline in the club. "The three, Richard Osei Agyeman, Edwin Tuffour and Atta Kusi will forfeit part of their January salaries for their disobedience.

Controversial sports minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye met players of the Black Stars for THREE HOURS the night before their unimpressive goalless draw with Uganda in the 2018 World Cup qualifier. This means the players did not have enough rest for the crucial World Cup qualifying match which has put the country on the backfoot in the qualifiers for the tournament in Russia. The Black Stars were surprisingly held by the Cranes in Tamale and the Ghana FA president has suggested that the outgoing