Ghana’s Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston has credited meticulous scouting as a key factor in his team’s hard-earned 2-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday. This win secured their place in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship. “This game was far from easy,” Kingston acknowledged. He downplayed pre-match expectations, stating, “People thought it would be a walk in ...
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has recognised the achievements of former Black Stars Coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, by appointing him to a new consultancy role. The ex-Bundesliga star reportedly departed from Ghana last night for Tanzania to finalise the details of his new position. Sources told Graphic Sports that Akonnor would serve as a consultant for CAF. While the ...
Ghana’s Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston has dismissed any concerns about complacency as his team prepares to face Benin in the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship. “Complacency? Oh no! It’s not in our dictionary,” Kingston declared. “We have our style and that is what we hope to show. We aim to dominate the game in terms of possession and win, ...
Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman emerged victorious with PAOK Thessaloniki, securing the Greek Super League title on the final day of the season. PAOK edged out their rivals with a thrilling 2-1 win against ARIS. The match saw Brandon Thomas break the deadlock for PAOK in the 30th minute. ARIS fought back with an equalizer from Loren Moron just after halftime, ...
Ghanaian defender, Dennis Odoi, played a starring role for Club Brugge in their crucial 1-0 victory over Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League championship round. The 36-year-old right back found the net in the 27th minute, his goal proving decisive in securing all three points for Club Brugge. Odoi impressed throughout the match, playing the full 90 minutes and earning ...
Zamalek are the champions of African club football’s secondary competition after a dramatic 1-0 win over RS Berkane in the second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final secured them the trophy on aggregate on Sunday. The Egyptian giants headed into the return fixture at the Cairo International Stadium trailing 2-1 from the first leg in Morocco a week ...
Ever wondered what the biggest club football tournament in Africa is? Look no further than the CAF Champions League! This prestigious competition crowns the continental champion, and the 2023/24 season is about to culminate in an exciting two-legged final. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know: What’s the Fuss About? The CAF Champions League is the top club ...
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, has opened up on the backing and support he has received from both Andre Ayew and Asamoah Gyan for his Premier League career so far. Semenyo is one game away from completing his debut season in England’s elite division with Bournemouth and he has managed to score 8 goals in 32 league matches. The haul includes ...
The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February 2026, Fifa has confirmed. The 16-team tournament will be held every four years and fall during the domestic season for European leagues, between the Women’s Champions League group stages and the knockout rounds. The USA’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season usually begins in March. Fifa announced ...
Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month. Wolves have formally submitted a resolution to the Premier League which will trigger a vote when the 20 member clubs meet in Harrogate on 6 June. The club said VAR was introduced “in good faith” but has ...