Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has sparked a huge debate and unending debate in football be revealing that he consults Mallams as well as Pastors to fortify himself for matches. The Black Stars skipper stated that football game itself is spiritual in nature and seeking prayers from Mallam and Pastors is the right path for success. Gyan indicated that the public has demonized the use of Mallams in sports. He added that football is a spiritual work. He noted that 'Mallams' are just like
A great spectacle of football ended in a joy for Division One side Danbort FC following their win against Liberty Professionals in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 at the Teshie MAST Park. The second tier side showed determination to eliminate their Ghana Premier League campaigners with their high pressing game. However, the Dansoman-based side weathered the early storm and turned the tide on their opponents as they opened the scoring in the 55th minute through striker Bernard Arthur. The Dansoman-based
A late strike by Mattew Kevin Andoh saw Wa All Stars come from a goal down to beat FC Samartex 2-1 in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 on Sunday. The second-tier side had taken a 22nd minute lead through striker Kweku Aidoo, who finished well into the bottom corner. David Abagna Sandan had wasted a clear cut chance after conceding the opener but made amends with his second when he raced clear past his opponent to restore parity for the defending Ghana Premier League champions in the
All the results and scorers from the sixteenth round of the MTN FA Cup Asante Kotoko 1-0 Wassaman United [Amos Frimpong] Accra Young Wise 0-1 Hearts of Oak [Abdul Rahman Abdullah - own goal] Berekum Chelsea 4-0 Bechem United [Stephen Sarfo - 2X, Alfred Okai Quaye and Michael Yeboah] FC Samartex 1-2 WA All Stars [Adu / David Abagna and Kelvin Andoh] Nea Salamina FC 2-0 Steadfast FC [Kwadwo Obeng Junior and Ciderforce Nti] Danbort FC - Liberty Professionals [Sampson
Division One side Amidaus Professionals defeated WAFA 1-0 in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 at the Tema Sports Stadium on Sunday. The second tier side took the game to the Premier League table toppers right from the blast of the referee's whistle but brilliant one hand save by goalkeeper Razak Abalora denied the host a opening. However, it was not long when midfielder Suleiman Adams broke the deadlock with a powerful shot at the edge of the 18-yard box in the 11th minute. WAFA came out
Hearts of Oak produced a gritty performance yet effective enough to progress to the next stage of the MTN FA Cup. Scottish coach Frank Nuttal who has been bemoaning lately because of the drop in performance threw in a strong starting line up that had Thomas Abbey, Kwame Kizito and Robin Gnagne all in the team. Division one side Young wise who defeated Great Olympics on their way to reaching this stage started the game very well but were ultimately let down by their inexperience. An goal
Medeama SC march on to the next stage of the MTN FA Cup after beating fellow Premier League side side Elmina Sharks 1-0 in the Round of 16 at the Tarkwa T&A Park on Sunday. The Yellow and Mauves showed grit against their regional rivals who were not at their best on day. Medeama got the winner through Joseph Tetteh Zuta's27th minute fierce free kick....
Asante Kotoko were not at their best but managed to defeat second tier side Wassaman united 1-0 to reach quarter-final stage of the MTN FA Cup. The Porcupine Warriors dominated play but their profligacy in front of goal meant they had to settle for slim victory in a match many expected a huge score line. The goal came in the first half courtesy captain Amos Frimpong. The defender converted expertly from the spot after striker Yakabu Mohammed was brought down in the box. Steve Pollacks men
Berekum Chelsea defeated Bechem United 4-0 in the Round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup at the Golden City Park on Sunday. Chelsea dominated their regional rivals from the onslaught and deservedly broke the deadlock through in-form striker Stephen Sarfo in the 26th minute. Bechem United got into their stride after conceding as they piled pressure on the home team but failed to create any clear cut chance before the referee brought the first half to a close. A 77th minute strike by Alfred Nii Okai
AshantiGold goalkeeper George Owu is confident the former champions can maintain their premier league status. The Len clay stadium outfit have made a positive start to the second round of the season after enduring torrid first round which accounted for being relegation candidates. The Miners have recorded 7 out of the available 9 points in the 3 games played, two away games (4 points) and 1 home game (3 points). They have moved from bottom to 15th, only a point behind safety zone and this
Right To Dream Academy graduate Umar Farouk Osman says he was overly excited after winning the 2017 Gatorade Player of the Year, a college award in the United States. Farouk becomes the 32nd player to have been honoured in the nations best high school athletes award. The Gatorade Company, last week announced The Hotchkiss School student as its 2016-17 Gatorade Connecticut Boys Soccer Player of the Year. The attacking midfielder scored 19 goals and made nine assists this past season, lifting
Right To Dream Academy graduate Umar Farouk Osman has emerged as the 2017 Gatorade Player of the Year, a college award in the United States. Farouk becomes the 32nd player to have been honoured in the nations best high school athletes award. The Gatorade Company, last week announced The Hotchkiss School student as its 2016-17 Gatorade Connecticut Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Osman is the second Gatorade Connecticut Boys Soccer Player of the Year to be chosen from The Hotchkiss School.
Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso, who is on the radar of Swansea City, hasrevealed that several English clubs are chasing after his signature confirming he is on the verge of a move to the Premier League. The Panathinaikos player, who spent last season on loan at Spanish side Granada, refused to reveal the identity of the Premier League clubs who are seeking to sign him. But Wakaso is confident a deal will be sealed before the start of the new English Premier League (EPL) season. "It
Striker Ema Boateng scored in La Galaxy's 2-2 draw with Houston Dynamo at home in the MLS on Saturday. The former Right to Dream Academy player scurried from behind to finish off a counter attack for the equalizer in the 35th minute. It was his second goal of the season in 14 appearances. Houston opened the scoring through Mauro Manotas. A contentious injury-time goal by Romain Alessandrini snatched a last-gasp draw for the LA Galaxy at StubHub Center. Replays suggested
The phenomenon started as an act of benevolence but the situation is now an obligation a trio of Kumasi-based fans chase Black Stars players and beg them for money through praise-singing. Some of the players initially used to give the fans money willingly but it has now become an obligation. The Kumasi-based trio led by Kwabena 'Abilele' Nyame have now made it their trade for praise footballers or administrators in exchange for cash. Be mindful that when the Black Stars are not
The phenomenon started as an act of benevolence but the situation is now an obligation a trio of Kumasi-based fans chase Black Stars players and beg them for money through praise-singing. Some of the players initially used to give the fans money willingly but it has now become an obligation. The Kumasi-based trio led by Kwabena 'Abilele' Nyame have now made it their trade for praise footballers or administrators in exchange for cash. Be mindful that when the Black Stars are not
Torino midfielder Afriyie Acquah took his Play & Learn initiative to his birthplace Sunyani where he engaged with pupils of two basic schools. The Ghana international educated pupils of the Ridge Experimental 'A' Primary & JHS and the Presbyterian Primary School on the importance of exercise. Acquah took the pupils through drills and asked them replicate them at home regularly to stay fit and prevent falling ill. Twenty-five (25) selected pupils in each school from different
Ghanaian striker John Antwi scored the winning goal for Misr El Meqassa in their 2-1 victory over El-Tang El-Harb in the Egyptian Premier League at the Fayoum Stadium on Friday night. The goal was Antwi's fourth in his last five outings for Misr El Mekassa Watch goal below...
Serie B side Virtus Entella are interested in signing Ghanaian defender Isaac Donkor on loan for the season. The 21-year-old is owned by the Inter Milan but spent the second half of last season on loan at Serie B side Cesena. He impressed in the eight appearances he made for the Bianconero and the club are interested in signing him on again. According to transfer Gianlucadimarzio.com Virtus Entella could be a destination for the centre back....
Turkey-based defender Jerry Akaminko is very grateful to Black Stars head coach Kwasi Appiah for reviving his international career after first call-up in 1103 days. The 29-year-old joined the Black Stars for the first time in 3 years after he suffered a career-threatening injury on duty with Ghana prior to the 2014 World Cup. The former Heart of Lions defender twisted his ankle at the De Kuip in Rotterdam as Ghana lost 1-0 to the Netherlands on May 31, 2014,(3 years 0 months 7 days) ruling
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