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CAF CC: AshantiGold to face Moroccan giants RS Berkane in next round

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AshantiGold will face 2019 CAF Confederation Cup runners up RS Berkane in the next qualifying round. The Ghana Premier League side will host the Oranges for the first leg between  the weekend of 13–15 September and the return leg at the Stade Municipal de Berkane between 27–29 September. The Miners set up the meeting with the Moroccan giants after thumping Akonangui 4-1 on aggregate in the preliminary round. Shafiu Mumuni‘s first half hat trick inspired a 3-0 win at the Len Clay Stadium on Saturday after the first leg ended 1-1…

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African Games: Black Satellites crash out after 4-2 defeat to Mali

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Ghana U20’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the 2019 African Games were brought to an abrupt end on Saturday. Tahiru Awudu was again on the double as Black Satellites lost 4-2 to Mali to crash out of the competition. The Medeama SC youngster has scored four goals in three matches. The Black Satellites needed a win to seal qualification after picking just three points in their opening two games. Ghana won their first game 2-1 against Burundi but suffered a 1-0 defeat to Senegal in the subsequent group…

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GARFA Special Competition: Charity Stars FC, Attram De-Visser face off in finals on August 31

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Charity Stars will face Attram De-Visser in the finals of the Greater Accra Football Association Special Competition on Saturday, 31st August 2019. The mouthwatering encounter is scheduled for the Accra Sports Stadium at 3pm. Meanwhile, Tema United and Adenta United will battle for third place in the early kick off at 1pm. A total of about 86 clubs across the region participated in the novelty league which is set to hit its climax. The winner, first runner up and third place will be given trophies, medals as well as other…

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GFA NC wishes Kotoko, AshantiGold well in CAF inter-club matches

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The Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association have wished Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold the best of luck in their respective CAF inter-club competitions this weekend. Ashantigold will lock horns with Equatorial Guinean side Akonangui at the Len Clay Stadium on Saturday in the CAF Confederations Cup, While Asante Kotoko host Nigeria’s Kano Pillars in Kumasi on Sunday in the CAF Champions League. A statement reads; “Our two representatives in Africa registered impressive results in the first-leg of their respective competitions away. Ashantigold’s 1:1 draw in Equatorial Guinea and Kotoko’s…

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No friendly for Black Stars as FIFA international break approaches

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Ghana will not play any friendly game during the FIFA international break which starts from September 3 to 11th 2019. This continues a worrying trend since the Normalization Committee took over the helms of Ghana Football. The Black Stars have not played any warm up games during a FIFA date for international friendlies since the interim body assumed office. In fact, the only friendlies the national team has played under the watch of the NC is against Namibia and South Africa in preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana’s…

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Financial crisis hit Sports Ministry as Black Stars coaches go two months unpaid

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports is facing a major financial crisis as Black Stars coaches have not been paid for two months (June & July), FootballMadeInGhana can exclusively report. Coach Kwesi Appiah, Ibrahim Tanko, Maxwell Konadu, Richard Kingston and Stephen Appiah are yet to receive their financial entitlements over a month after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. This latest development comes as a surprise per the breakdown of the AFCON budget provided by the Sports Minister on the floor of parliament. Mr. Asiamah revealed that a jaw- dropping…

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Ghana captain Andre Ayew rejects Bordeaux approach

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Swansea City star Andre Ayew has resisted interest from French Ligue 1 outfit Girondins Bordeaux. The Navy blue-and-Whites were reportedly interested in signing the attacker in the ongoing transfer window but the Ghanaian international was not too keen on the transfer. Although, the 29 year old doesn’t entirely rule out a move away from the Liberty Stadium this summer, he would rather experience a new adventure than go back to a league he already knows. Meanwhile, Swansea boss Steve Cooper has already stated his desire to keep Ayew as he…

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French Ligue 1 side Bordeaux interested in Andre Ayew

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French Ligue 1 side Girondins Bordeaux are interesting in signing Ghana captain Andre Ayew in the ongoing transfer window. The Navy blue-and-Whites have reportedly submitted a formal inquiry to Swansea City about a potential transfer. Ayew is contracted to the English Championship side until June 2021 Bordeaux coach Paulo Sousa believes the 29-year-old can swiftly improve their fortunes after finishing 14th last term. He spent last season on loan at Turkish giants Fenerbahçe where he scored score five goals across all competitions.  

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Spanish side Deportivo Linares unveil Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah

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Spanish lower-tier side Deportivo Linares have officially unveiled new signing Razak Brimah. The Ghanaian goalkeeper joined the club on free transfer in the ongoing transfer window. The 31 year shot-stopper has been without a club since he left South African giants  Mamelodi Sundowns in 2017. Brimah was part of Ghana’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations run to the final. He has been capped 27 times by the senior national team.  

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VIDEO| Hearts-Prefabex sign Pobiman Academy project agreement

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Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak and Turkish firm Prefabex have officially signed an agreement over the construction of the Pobiman Academy project. The Ultra Modern Training Complex will be housed with Staff Residence, Senior Housing Unit, GYM, Training Centers (Pitches), Laundry, Swimming Pool, Lockers, Toilet Facilities, Kitchen and Dinning Hall. Good morning Phobians. Here is a video of the signing of the Pobiman Academy Complex with Turkish firm Prefabex.#AHOSC🔴🌕🔵 pic.twitter.com/l6gPrxIhKt — Phobians (@HeartsOfOakGH) August 23, 2019

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