Africa

Enock Atta Agyei on cloud nine after registering an assist in Horoya’s 3-0 win over Al Nasr

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Horoya FC midfielder Enock Atta Agyei has expressed his delight after registering a assist in his side 3-0 win over Al Nasr in the CAF Confederations Cup. The former Medeama attacker was introduced in the game in 70th minute for Djibo Wonkoye as his side went in search for the second goal. Enock’s introduction caused a lot of problems to the Libyan defence and he was finally brought down in the penalty box which was converted nicely by the veteran Burkinabe striker Aristide Bance. Horoya went on to win the…

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Free-scoring striker John Antwi on target as Pyramids FC run riot of FC Nouadhibou in CAF Confederation Cup

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Ghanaian foward John Antwi was on the score sheet as Pyramids FC walloped Mauritanian outfit FC Nouadhibou 6-0 in their second group game of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday evening. The former Dreams FC attacker scored his side’s third goal of the game in the 52nd minute as they run riot on the day. Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Farouk got a brace on the day, while Burkinabe midfielder Eric Traore and a Ivorian defender Wilfried Kanon were all on target to make sure it was a memorable night for the…

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CAF CL: Fred Achie appointed General Cordinator for Zamalek-Primeiro de Agosto clash

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

GFA Executive Council member Fred Acheampong will act as the General Cordinator when Egyptian giants Zamalek play hosts to Angolan side Primeiro de Agosto in today’s CAF Champions League. The AshantiGold CEO will help in organizing the match on behalf of CAF by deciding on so many things like: Time for team coaches to leave the hotel to arrive at the stadium to give enough time for the players to warm up, how the security will be positioned and control the different access zones and if there is a medical…

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Black Princesses skip preliminary round in 2020 U20 World Cup qualifiers

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

The Black Princesses have drawn a bye in the preliminary round of the 2020 U20 World Cup qualifiers following Wednesday’s draw by the Confederation of African Football in Cairo. Ghana together with Nigeria and Cameroon will skip the preliminary ties which takes place in January, with the first and second leg matches coming between January 17 to February 2, 2020. The Princesses will face the winner of the fixture between Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau in the next round. FIXTURES IN FULL Tanzania vs Uganda Egypt vs Morocco Congo vs Angola Liberia vs…

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Partey, Jordan Ayew dropped as Caf cuts down nominees for AFOTY award

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew have been omitted from the latest 10-man shortlist for 2019 CAF African Player of the Year. The duo were the only Ghanaian on a preliminary 30-man roster unveiled for the elite continental individual honour last month. Egyptian star Mohammed Salah scooped the prestigious prize for the second consecutive time last year and is once again in the mix. Senegalese player and fellow Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane is the bookmakers favorite to win this year’s award after his stupendous performances for club and country during the…

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Black Meteors: We apologize for the heartbreak- Michael Osei to Ghanaians

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Ghana U23 assistant coach Michael Osei has apologized for the team’s failure to secure a ticket to the 2020 Olympics at the just ended U23 AFCON in Egypt. The Black Meteors blew their final chance of qualifying after losing 6-5 on penalties to South Africa in the third place playoff game. The game traveled to penalty shootouts after a pulsating 2-2 draw in regulation time. Ghana’s last appearance at the Olympics was in Athens 2004 and will have to wait until 2024 to begin the search for another slot to…

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Hearts, Kotoko in BIG trouble as GFA insist on implementing strict Club Licensing Regulations

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Following the strict implementation of the Club Licensing System by the Club Licensing Board for the upcoming domestic league, Premier League giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko are certainly facing trouble. The new board has indicated that it will not countenance certain practices in the league and have insisted the all coaches for the Premier League sides must be CAF License A trained, and that will not be compromised. The move is to ensure the Premier League clubs have the best qualified personnel to manage the technical departments of…

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Ecstatic Jordan Ayew speaks on 2019 AFOTY nomination

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Jordan Ayew has expressed his joy following his inclusion in a 30-man shortlist for the 2019 African Player of the Year by the  Confederation of African Football. The forward is in contention for the award alongside compatriot and Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey. Ayew has enjoyed a year which saw him score three goals from four games at the Africa Cup of Nations and six goals in 2019 for Crystal Palace. The last Ghanaian to win it was Abedi Pele – Ayew’s father. His brother, Andre, has finished in third…

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CAF CC: Mutawakilu Seidu to come face to face with John Antwi in Enugu-Pyramids clash

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

It will be an all-Ghana affair on Sunday afternoon as Nigerian side Enugu Rangers welcome Egyptian side Pyramids FC in the first group game of the CAF Confederation Cup competition. The Ghanaian interest will certainly pop up as Pyramids FC are led by deadly striker John Antwi while Enugu Rangers have former Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak goalie Mutawakilu Seidu as their safe pair of hands. Nana Bonsu will also be on the bench as the second choice goalie for the home side. Antwi has been on fire since…

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Former Asante Kotoko manager sacked by Sudan

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

The Sudan Football Association has parted ways with Zdravko Logarusic, FootballMadeInGhana.com can report. The Croatian trainer has been in charge of the Sudanese national team since December, 2017. However, the 57 year old will have to look else after he was relieved of his duties. A statement by the Sudan FA reads; “Zdravko Logarusic We announce today that the decision has been taken to part company with our National Team head coach Zdravko Logarusic. Our most sincere thanks go to Zdravko. We wish him nothing but future success” Logarusic has…

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