Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo has criticized the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for reappointing Otto Addo as Black Stars coach. Addo, who previously steered Ghana to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, took the reins again in March 2024. This followed the dismissal of Chris Hughton after a dismal performance at AFCON 2023, where Ghana couldn’t even escape the group stage. ...
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has overhauled his backroom team following the Elephants’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), success earlier this year. Fae, who took over from Frenchman Jean-Louis Gasset during the tournament in January, has brought in three new faces as he builds towards qualifying for the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup. ...
Arsenal Striker Eddie Nketiah is brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on April 28. The Gunners, currently leading the Premier League table with 77 points, will be looking to extend their lead over their rivals, who sit in 5th with 60 points. Nketiah, who has notched 5 goals and 2 assists in 27 ...
Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew was instrumental in Crystal Palace’s dominant 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Wednesday night. The 32-year-old winger delivered a crucial assist to Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 56th minute, breaking the scoreless deadlock for the Eagles. Mateta capitalized again in the 88th minute, securing all three points for Crystal Palace. Ayew impressed with ...
The president of the Football Association of Zambia (Faz) Andrew Kamanga has been arrested and charged with money laundering offences. The country’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) alleges that Andrew Kamanga obtained government funds under false pretences and was part of a conspiracy to defraud. The DEC says the 57-year-old used the money to fund trips for two associates to the ...
Ghanaian forward Augustine Boakye found the net for Wolfsberger AC as they edged past Austria Lustenau with a 2-1 win in a tense relegation round clash in the Austrian Bundesliga on Tuesday. The 23-year-old attacker proved his worth by breaking the deadlock for Wolfsberger in the 50th minute, putting his side in a strong position. Lustenau threatened to fight back ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has bolstered the leadership of their National U23 team, the Black Meteors, by appointing Maxwell Konadu as Head Coach. Konadu, known for his experience developing young Ghanaian talent, steps into this role from his current position as Head Coach of Ghana Premier League club Nsoatreman FC. His proven track record working within Ghana’s youth development ...
In a groundbreaking development, some top European clubs have expressed keen interest in partnering with the Kenpong Football Academy, signalling a new era of collaboration aimed at enhancing player development and infrastructure The CEO of Kenpong Academy and renowned business figure, Kennedy Agyepong, recently concluded an extensive European tour where he finalised negotiations with clubs across France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, ...
Ghanaian winger Osman Ibrahim celebrated a convincing performance by FC Nordjaelland with a goal and a message to the fans. The 19-year-old found the net in the 27th minute as Nordjaelland hammered Aarhus 7-2 in the Danish Superliga. Taking to Instagram after the match, Ibrahim expressed his delight. “Started hanging with winners, now the conversation is different,” he wrote, hinting ...
Zamalek SC coach, Jose Gomes, believes his team can overturn a goalless first leg deficit against Dreams FC in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals. The Egyptian side were held at home in Cairo on Sunday, April 21, despite dominating the match. Gomes acknowledged shortcomings in his side’s finishing, stating, and “We expected more from the players… We had many chances ...