Ghana’s representatives in the CAF Women’s Champions League Ampem Darkoa Ladies, failed to book a place in the final after losing on penalties against Sporting Club Casablanca of Morocco in the semifinals at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pédro, Cote I’voire, last night. The reigning Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League Champions have unequivocally being the surprise package at this year’s tournament after beating AS FAR the defending Champions in the group stage. Comfort the scored the game’s first goal from the penalty spot but unfortunately scored an own goal to draw Casablanca level.However, Jennifer Owusuwaa scored from long range…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
Ampem Darkoa Ladies are set to lock horns with Sporting Club Casablanca of Morocco in the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro Cote D’Ivoire at 8pm tonight. With the fixture being a battle of the rookies, both teams are 90 minutes away from a historic final either with AS FAR Rabat or Mamelodi Sundowns, with a chance to win the trophy and a $4,000,000 cash reward. Ampem Darkoa have already caused a stir throughout the continent by defeating the reigning champions, AS FAR, 2-1 in their opening match. Ahead of the…
Ghana’s youth team have returned to the country on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 after a successful 6-1 win against Eswatini in the Colombia 2024 FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup qualifiers. Black Princesses led by Coach Yussif Basigi masterminded a 6-1 victory away to Eswatini in the first leg with two goals from Mercy Attobrah while Seline Nyarko, Sarah Nyarko, Wassima Mohammed all getting on the score sheet. Ghana is currently a step away from the final round of qualifiers(fourth round) with the return encounter scheduled for November 19, 2023. Ghana is expected to face either Senegal or Uganda in the…
Ghanaian International and reigning Confederation of African Football Young Player of the Year and Interclub Player of the Year, Evelyn Badu has been named in the initial list of 30 players gunning for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award. The list which was released on Tuesday, November 14, revealed the former Hasaacas Ladies and current Avaldsness IL midfielder as the only Ghanaian in the elite list. Evelyn Badu won the Interclub and Young Player of the Year award following her outstanding display with Hasaacas Ladies in the maiden edition of the 2021 CAF Women’s Champions League and helping…
Hearts of Oak, have announced that Abdul Rahim Bashiru, their assistant coach, will be the interim coach of the club. This follows the sacking of Martin Koopman which was made official today.With the departure of Koopman, Bashiru will now assume temporary leadership of Heart Of Oak’s technical team. “The Board of Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed the club’s assistant coach, Abdul Rahim Bashiru, as the acting head coach. His appointment takes immediate effect. This follows the mutual termination of the contract between the club and the Dutchman trainer, Martinus Koopman Ahead of his appointment, Coach Bashiru had a very…
Sekondi 11 Wise FC have revealed its new management for the 2024 Football campaign. The management team which was announced today in an official communique is ready to offer new ideas and methods to the club in order to take it to new heights thanks to the sponsorship of Nana Kobina Nketsia, Omanhene of Essikadu Traditional Area and life patron of the club. Dr. Koby Spio-Garbrah is leading the initiative as Executive Chairman. It is anticipated that Dr. Spio-Garbrah will lead the team to success on and off the field as he brings his extensive experience and imaginative leadership qualities…
Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies, will be awarded a prize of $200,000 after booking their place in the semi-finals of the 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League. The WAFU B champions guaranteed their position in the tournament’s next round after winning 3-1 on Sunday against Huracanes Football Club from Equatorial Guinea. With this progression, Ampem Darkoa will receive a significant prize of $200,000 in their first-ever participation in the competition. As the competition progresses, Ampem Darkoa stand a chance of earning more financial benefits.For instance, if they make it to the final, they will at least receive a $250,000 total cash prize.They…
Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Medeama’s Nurudeen Abdulai, have been handed late call-ups for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualification matches. This follows the inability of Kamaldeen Sulemana and Abdul Mumin who could have made his debut for the Black Stars to make it to camp.The two players who were previously named in Chris Hughton’s 25-man squad will be unable to participate in the two matches, according per the GFA.However, the FA did not provide an explanation for their absence from the squad. Nurudeen will take the place of Abdul Mumin, the defender for Rayo Vallecano, while Leicester City’s…
Black Princesses Head Coach Yusif Basigi has warned his squad not to become complacent after their incredible victory over Eswatini yesterday. In a third-round FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier away from home, the Princesses overcame a 1-0 deficit to triumph 6-1 over Eswatini.In his post match remarks with the media emphasized the need for his squad to be focused considering the fact that they are not familiar with their opponents. “The least we can do is to treat them with respect and prepare as well as we did for the first leg. We have one leg in the next…
Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak says he is not afraid of been sacked by the club. After last weekend’s game against Legon Cities which they drew goal less Martin Koopman made remarks on the possibility of been sacked. “Listen, I am not afraid to be sacked and that is the first thing. If I will be afraid to get sacked, then I will not be in this business.I was a professional footballer for many years and am now a football coach, but if you are afraid, you don’t venture into football coaching.he said. “I believe in my qualities…