Ibrahim Osman and Christopher Bonsu Baah have achieved recognition by being named in the prestigious top 100 list for the 2024 Golden Boy Award Ibrahim Osman, representing FC Nordsjaelland, and Christopher Bonsu, from KRC Genk, have both earned the honor of being ranked 41st in the 2024 Golden Boy Nominees list Interestingly Christopher Baah of Genk is making the list for the second year running. Osman has scored seven goals and assisted six times for FC Nordsjaelland this season, while Bonsu Baah has scored three goals in 41 matches. Among the top ten nominees are leading player Lamine Yamal from…
Author: David Kwaku Dzaku
Two African teams have secured their spots in the Women’s Football Tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Zambia’s Copper Queens earned their place with a remarkable victory against Morocco in Rabat, while Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a second slot with a strong performance against South Africa in Pretoria. Despite a disheartening 2-1 loss in the first leg against the Atlas Lioness at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawansa Stadium five days prior, hope reignited in the away game against Morocco as Zambian attacker Babara Banda rose as the heroine, securing victory with two crucial goals and securing the Queens’ ticket to Paris.…
Racism in football is the abuse of players, officials, and fans because of their skin color, nationality, or ethnicity. Ghana Joseph Paintsil is the latest victim of Racism in Football. During a critical juncture in his adaptation to Major League Soccer, Ghanaian player Joseph Paintsil encountered racial abuse from fans of his own club, the Los Angeles Galaxy, following their 2-1 loss to Los Angeles FC. Since joining the US-based team, the Ghanaian player has made a significant impact, contributing to four out of the club’s 14 goals this season with two goals and two assists to his credit, showcasing…
Inaki Williams of Ghana celebrates his historic victory as he clinches the 2023/24 Copa Del Rey title with Athletic Club, marking their first win in 40 years. The Ghanaian player played a crucial 91 minutes in the match, which concluded with a 1-1 scoreline at full time. Daniel Rodrigues netted the opening goal for Mallorca in the 21st minute, just before the end of the first half. Nico William provided an assist to Oilan Sancet in the 50th minute, resulting in Athletic Bilbao’s equalizer to level the score at 1-1. The match proceeded to extra time and ultimately to penalty…
Leicester City, a team in the English Championship, is reportedly joining the competition to secure the signature of England Attacker Eddie Nketiah ahead of the upcoming season Leicester City, currently occupying third place in the Championship table with 85 points after 39 games and having an additional game in hand, are aiming to clinch a spot in the English Premier League for the upcoming season. With Jamie Vardy set to depart at the season’s end, the Foxes are eyeing Arsenal’s standout player, Eddie Nketiah, as their primary transfer target. Leicester City encounters stiff competition from fellow English clubs in their…
Futsal, introduced in 1930, is a football-derived sport played on a hardcourt similar to a basketball court, albeit smaller than a standard football field and predominantly indoors. The Futsal African Cup of Nations debuted in 1996 and recurs every four years, providing teams with an opportunity to qualify for the FIFA Futsal World Cup. In 2024, the Ghana National Futsal Team is poised to make their mark in the sport once again, marking their second appearance in a Futsal tournament since their impressive runner-up finish in 1996. Their journey to this year’s tournament was solidified with a commanding 6-2…
In only 35 appearances for West Ham this season, Ghanaian sensation Kudus Mohammed has proven himself as one of the standout performers in the English Premier League Few players manage to excel in their debut season in the EPL, but Kudus Mohammed has delivered remarkable performance stats with his club this year. He stands out as the sole player in the English Premier League to have completed over 50 take-ons, executed 50+ tackles, and drawn over 50 fouls. A highly sought-after player, valued at just over 40 million Euros, previously with Dutch club Ajax, has emerged as a prime target…
Ghana’s Dreams FC edges closer to the semi-finals of the current Total Energies CAF Confederation Cup following a crucial 2-1 triumph over Malian rivals, Stade Malien Football Club Dreams dictated the tempo of the match in the opening half, yet despite their dominance, they were unable to convert chances, leaving the crucial Quarter Final fixture deadlocked at nil-nil after the initial 45 minutes After conceding the opener to the Malien Club in the 53rd minute, Dreams FC faced adversity. However, the Ghanaian side showed resilience, equalizing in the 66th minute through a brilliant solo effort by John Antwi, leveling the…
Samuel Boadu, the former Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, has expressed keen interest in assuming the role of the next coach for the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars, in the near future.. Following his departure from Hearts of Oak, Boadu has taken on the role of manager for Berekum Chelsea, just in time for the start of the second round of the 2023/24 league season in the Ghana Premier League.”. The former Ghana U20 boss in an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma FM thinks he can manage the Black Stars of Ghana just as other Coaches. “I think…
The Gunners narrowly missed out on clinching the 2022/23 English Premier League title, finishing in second place, just five points behind eventual winners Manchester City. In the current 2023/24 season, they have reclaimed the top spot in the league with only a few games remaining. Their last league triumph came back in the 2003/04 season when Arsene Wenger was at the helm. Thomas Partey is confident that Arsenal’s talented squad has what it takes to clinch the English Premier League title for the 2023/24 season. “This year we have lots of big players and I know we are capable of…
The 2023 African Games will be remembered as a pinnacle in African sporting history, distinguished by its top-tier facilities, captivating opening and closing ceremonies, and the exceptional achievements of dedicated athletes who secured numerous medals across a range of disciplines. The delight among Ghanaians following the African Games hosting will endure, as Ghana secures another opportunity by winning the bid to host the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B Under 17 Boys Football Tournament. Nigeria emerged as champions in the last WAFU U17 Boys Championship held in Ivory Coast, while the Black Starlets of Ghana faced disappointment as…
The beginning of the Black Stars of Ghana’s new era under newly appointed Head Coach Otto Addo has fallen short of expectations, with two games yielding no cause for celebration. Following a 2-1 loss to West African rivals Nigeria, the Ghana National Football team secured a 2-2 draw in their subsequent international friendly match held in Morocco. Ghanaians are questioning whether the appointment of Otoo Addo as the new Head Coach can guide the Black Stars of Ghana to success. Otoo Addo has acknowledged that the Black Stars team currently lacks the necessary quality, prompting the technical staff to focus…
Otoo Addo, the recently appointed Head Coach of Ghana, remains uncertain about selecting the first choice goalkeeper for the Black Stars Prior to the International friendly Games, the newly appointed Ghana Coach announced the selection of three goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Joseph Wollacot, and Fredrick Asare from Kumasi Asante Kotoko. Ati Zigi took over in goal for the Black Stars during their recent 2-1 loss to Nigeria in an International Friendly, replacing Joseph Wollacot, who had been the starting goalkeeper during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers but had to miss out on the World Cup due to a finger…
Following an impressive run of eight undefeated matches in the Ghana Premier League, Accra Hearts of Oak faced an unexpected setback with a defeat against FC Samartex in the week 13 fixture. Despite having secured four wins and four draws in their previous eight Ghana Premier League matches, the Phobia Boys suffered a defeat against Samartex yesterday. The atmosphere at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex was intense, with Accra Hearts of Oak struggling to handle the fervent support of the Timber spectators. Evans Osei Wusu’s double helped the Timber Giants claim a full three points, while Hamzah Issah marked his return…
FC Samartex ends Accra Hearts of Oak’s eight-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex in Week 23 of the Ghana Premier League Evans Osei Wusu’s double strike in the 25th and 87th minutes secured a crucial victory for FC Sanartex against Accra Hearts of Oak, earning them all three points. With this performance, the 23-year-old forward has now netted four goals in just two matches for the Timber boys, following his previous brace against Dreams FC. Hamza Issah reappeared in the Accra Heart of Oak squad following a month-long injury absence. Despite the 21-year-old scoring…
The Black Stars of Ghana engaged the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly game today in Marrakesh, Morocco. Otoo Addo, the newly appointed Head Coach of Ghana’s Black Stars, selected a formidable starting XI, featuring Goalkeeper Ati Zigi, along with Alidu Seidu, Edmund Addo, Nicholas Opoku, Patrick Kpozo in defense. In midfield, Baba Iddrisu, Abdul Samed, and Ernest Nuamah were deployed, while Forson Amankwa, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew led the attack. The Nigerian Super Eagles netted an early penalty in the 38th minute, expertly converted by Cyriel Dessers, giving them a 1-0 lead before the halftime break.…