Ghana U17 have lined up pre-World Cup friendlies against Mali and UAE at their camping base in their Gulf state. The Black Starlets will face the African champions at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Sports Stadium, NYU, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Four days later, the team will face UAE in Dubai. Ghana have been in the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates preparing for the FIFA U17 World Cup to be held in India next month. The two-time world champions will face Colombia, USA and hosts India in Group A

Asamoah Gyan scored his first goal in a competitive match for Turkish side Kayserispor who beat fourth-tier side Van BB on Tuesday in the Turkish Cup thrid round. The Ghana striker was playing his first match after recovering from a thigh injury he picked up on international duty. Gyan was an unused substitute in last Friday's 2-0 win over Antalyaspor. The summer signing has managed just two league appearances so far due to his frequent injuries....

The female national team of Ghana, the Black Queens will be involved in a high-profile friendly match with European giants France slated for October 23rd in Paris. The encounter will form part of the Black Queens preparatory plans for the 2019 Womens World Cup qualifiers. France, who will be hosting the tournament, are also using the match prepare for the global showpiece. The Black Queens were the first senior team to qualify for the World Cup in 1999 and has been successful in recent

Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor says Asante Kotoko is a better club than Hearts of oak after his experience with both giants. According to Taylor, Kotoko made him rich unlike Hearts of Oak that he had to deal with brokenpromises. Asante Kotoko stunned Hearts of Oak 14 years ago when they prised Taylor away from their sworn rivals. Taylor swapped the Phobians for the Porcupine Warriors for a then record fee of GH 40,000 (roughly US$42,000) after three trophy-laden years with the

Nigeria coach Salisu Yusif praised the efficiency of his team as they beat hosts Ghana 2-0 on Monday, September 18 in their last Group A match to reach the last four of the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations. Second half goals from Anthony Okpotu and Peter Moses in a spate of three minutes swiftly improved their fortunes. The Super Eagles had drawn their opening two matches in the group phase and needed a win to remain in the competition. Nigeria's positive response excites head coach Yusuf who

Ghana coach Maxwell Konadu said his boys had a bad day at the office after losing 2-0 to rivals Nigeria in their final 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations, Group A match on Monday, September 18 at Cape Coast Sports Stadium. The Black Stars were second best on the afternoon and could not replicate the form that saw them account for Guinea and Mali to confirm their semifinal slot. Nigeria's Super Eagles ran rampant with a pair of second half goals from Anthony Okpotu and Peter Moses in the 53rd and

Former Ghana international Charles Taylor has disclosed that he left Hearts of Oak to sworn rivals Asante Kotoko after so many failed promises. Taylor was a household name on the local scene following a hugely successful period with Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak in the early 2000's. The dribbling magician acrimoniously left the Phobians in the 2003 season to bitterest rivals Asante Kotoko amid agitations from their teeming supporters. However, Taylor failed to replicate his

English-born Ghanaian Callum Hudson-Odoi stole the show on Monday night with brace in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United in reserve league at the EBB Stadium. The 16-year-old England youth international rattled the woodwork in the early stages after racing past the helpless full-backs with his blistering pace. United broke the deadlock with their first shot, following some admirable build-up play from McIntosh-Buffonge. The 21-year-old held up the ball well in the box, before laying it

Agent Oliver Arthur has offered to bear the cost of the maiden Sly Tetteh Legacy Lectures as a token to the late football administrator and agent who inspired him. CAF president Dr Ahmad and other staunch football administrators on the continent and in the country will converge at the plush Tang Palace in Accra on Friday, 22 January, for the one-day programme. ''He [Sly Tetteh] was a motivation for me and always aspired to reach his heights in the Football Business,'' said Arthur

Five former Premier League stars went to Indonesia this season and their adventures have been as varied and colourful as the vast archipelago itself, with lashings of cash, recriminations, culture shock and endings as predictable as most Enid Blyton Famous Five tales. In the space of a few weeks in March and April, Michael Essien, Carlton Cole, Peter Odemwingie, Mohamed Sissoko and Didier Zokora all arrived in south-east Asia. Two have already gone, one is a hero, and the other two players find

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has eulogized the performance of Ghana winger Albert Adomah following his brace in the 3-0 win over Barnsley over the weekend. Adomah, 29, came alive in the Villans thumping of Barnsley with a brilliant brace at the Oakwell after returning to the the team. And speaking ahead of their Tuesday Carabao Cup, manager Steve Bruce heaped praises on the winger and says he expects him to retain his position at home to former club Middlesbrough. "He's responded

Nigeria produced a thrilling performance to beat rivals Ghana 2-0 in the final Group A match of the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations on Monday night. Second half goals from Anthony Okpotu and Peter Moses ensured the Super Eagles joined the hosts into the semi-final. Eight minutes into the second half Nigeria took the lead when Okpotu showed great strength to hold his marker off to get on the end of a through ball and clinically fired home from six-yards out. Three minutes later the Super Eagles

Egypt coach Hector Cuper has invited 14 foreign-based players for the much-anticipated 2018 World Cup qualifier against Congo.The Pharaohs and Congo will lock horns in Group E in the tournament's fifth matchday at Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria on October 8. Egypt are sitting at the summit of the group with nine points, and are looking for a win against the Red Devils of Congo to boost their chances of booking a place in next year's global football fiesta in Russia. If Egypt win

CAF president Dr Ahmad will be the special guest of honour for the maiden Sly Tetteh Legacy Lecturesin Accra on Friday at the Tang Palace Hotel. The event put together by SportsLife, an amalgamated group of stakeholders in Ghana sports, to honour the memory of the late visionary football administrator, businessman and philanthropist. The title of the lecture is: ''A Pioneering Force: The Legacy of Sly Tetteh.'' The maiden edition of the lectures shall focus exclusively on

Former Ghana Football Association President Alhaji MND Jawula has expressed his satisfaction with the general performance of teams in the ongoing FOX WAFU Cup tournament. Several connoisseurs of football have commended the organization and general output of participating countries in the ongoing FOX West African Union Cup competition, where goals are abound in the group stages after a tight preliminary rounds. I think the standard of play is very high and very close to what the senior players

Ghanas Afriyie Acquah has shot himself into contention for mid-week's game against Udinese after returning early from a thigh problem his suffered against Benevento. Acquah was replaced in the 57th minute in the game against Benevento last weekend due to severe pain he was suffering. Reports were that he had suffered minor injury in his thigh and was set to be sidelined for a considerable amount of time. He has however recovered ahead of time and was among the players who trained effectively

In-form Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu says credit must be given to manager Rafael Benitez for finally being able to bring the best out of him. Christian Atsu has hailed the role played by Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez in his development following his first English Premier League goal over the weekend. The Ghana international who helped the Magpies secure promotion to the English elite division has spoken on the impact the tactician has had on his personal development as a

Ghana international Andre Ayew who returned from international duty will be given an opportunity to start against Bolton Wanderers tonight. The Ghanaian is eager to play despite some fatigue in his thighs and given his history medics have dealt with him carefully. He was given the last 24 minutes against Huddersfield where he stepped up to score and also assist in the game. He was also given a similar schedule in the bore draw against West Brom last weekend where the team failed to click

English Premier League side West Ham United are working round the clock to secure Ghanaian goalkeeper Joseph Anang a work permit. Anang started his youth career at his nativeDanbort FC before joining Ghanaian top-tier side Wa Allstars FC. A goalkeeper who highlights his kicking and reflexes as his main strengths, Anangreportedlymade a positive impression on both players and coaches alike while on trial with the east London side. He finally signed a three-year deal with the Hammer in August

Ghana international Mubarak Wakaso who plays for Deportivo Alaves will have to start all over again under a new manager after Luis Zubeldawas sacked. The Argentine was asked after the game whether his future was in doubt and he responded in the negative because he "signed for a year" and continues to want to do the best for the team. Alaves said in an official statement that Javier Cabello, former manager of Cultural Leonesa would be taking over for the time being.They also went on