The first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup 2023/24 Final will kick-off in Berkane, Morocco, between Morocco’s RS Berkane FC and Zamalek SC of Egypt on Sunday, 12 May 2024. The match, a repeat of the 2019 Final between the two Clubs, will kick-off at 20h00 Local Time (19h00 GMT). This season marks the 21st edition of the competition and ...
Xabi Alonso’s arrival at Bayer Leverkusen on October 5th, 2022, marked a turning point for the club. His leadership has orchestrated a remarkable transformation, propelling them to an unbeaten run that has captured the imagination of the footballing world The Spaniard’s managerial prowess has not only rejuvenated the club but also etched his name in the annals of football history. ...
Guinea clinched the final spot in the men’s football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a 1-0 win over Indonesia in an intercontinental play-off in France. Getafe forward Ilaix Moriba netted what proved to be the winner from the penalty spot just before the half-hour mark after Algassime Bah was brought down by Indonesia’s Witan Sulaeman. The West ...
Herbert Mensah, President of the May 9 Foundation and former CEO of Asante Kotoko, continues to urge remembrance and action on the anniversary of the devastating stadium disaster that struck Ghana in 2001. On May 9th, 2001, a Ghanaian Premier League match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko turned into a nightmare. A disputed referee decision sparked fan violence, ...
Ghana skipper Andre Ayew has thrown his weight behind Ghana’s emerging crop of players, insisting the Black Stars will bounce back from their recent struggles to reclaim their status as an African powerhouse. The former African champions are preparing to face Mali in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bamako next month as they chase their fifth appearance at the ...
Manchester City and Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has revealed that he loves a lot of things about Ghana, including Ghanaian food and dance. Doku has Ghanaian parents but was born in Belgium and chose to represent the European nation at international level. The former Stade Rennes star is, however, still connected to his Ghanaian roots and has disclosed that his ...
Former Ghana striker Augustine Ahinful has expressed reservations about calls to exclusively build Ghana’s senior national team around local-based players. Ahinful, who earned 19 caps for the Black Stars during his playing career, believes that while local talents should be considered, they might not be equipped to carry the team on their own on the international stage. Ahinful’s comments come ...
Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Ofori bagged his first goal for Moreirense in their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vizela in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Friday night. The 25-year-old’s strike in the 23rd minute proved to be the decisive moment, securing all three points for his team. This goal marked Ofori’s first of the season in his 29th league appearance for Moreirense. ...
Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams was on fire for Athletic Club, scoring a brace to lead them to a crucial 2-0 victory over Getafe in La Liga. The 29-year-old striker opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a well-taken strike, putting Athletic Club firmly in control. Williams wasn’t done there. He doubled his tally and Athletic Club’s lead in the ...
Ghanaian international Dennis Odoi put in a solid performance for Club Brugge despite their narrow 3-2 defeat to Fiorentina in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday. The 37-year-old started the match in midfield and played a solid role, despite the loss. He completed a respectable 74% of his passes and contributed positively in both ground ...