Pep Guardiola saved the best for last at his Friday press conference,
inviting a question on Samir Nasri’s ‘no sex before midnight' comments
before insisting “the more sex, the better!”
Nasri, on loan from
Manchester City at Sevilla this season, gave an interview earlier this
week saying Guardiola had stopped his players having sex after midnight
in a bid to cut out muscle injuries.
Somewhat surprisingly,
Guardiola had not been asked about the topic throughout the pre-Crystal
Palace media briefing but when he noticed a reporter wanted to ask a
follow-up question only to be stopped by the club’s press officer, he
invited one last inquiry.
“You can do that,” he offered, after talking up John Stones' quality. “It’s Samir Nasri, about the sex, the next question?”
After
feigning disappointment that he would not be able to give a response,
he was asked by another journalist if he himself would take part in the
post-midnight sex ban “in the spirit of camaraderie”.
Guardiola
then gave his humorous response, insisting “it’s impossible to play good
football if you don’t make sex with your partner” and adding that he
would ban his players from enjoying themselves.
Sunday, 20 November 2016
FIFA Boss Infantino Wants 32-Team Club World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand the Club
World Cup into a global event featuring 32 teams and move it from its
current December time slot.
A new World Cup for clubs should be created that "is interesting for the clubs but also for fans all over the world," Infantino said Friday in interviews with the Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo and Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Modern football is not only Europe and South America," Infantino said. "The world has changed."
The current Club World Cup takes place in December with each continental champion joining the league winner of the host country in a convoluted format of games. The 2016 edition takes place in Japan but is frequently of limited attraction to European clubs in the middle of their domestic seasons.
Infantino said the current format was "not exactly inspiring.
"But in summer, with the best 32 clubs in the world? Is it better to organize an itinerary or a tournament?," he asked.
According to Infantino, the new tournament could take place from 2019 and run June 10-30.
However, difficulties could arise from clashes with the 2019 Copa America held in Brazil and the women's World Cup, hosted in France, around the same time.
A new World Cup for clubs should be created that "is interesting for the clubs but also for fans all over the world," Infantino said Friday in interviews with the Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo and Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Modern football is not only Europe and South America," Infantino said. "The world has changed."
The current Club World Cup takes place in December with each continental champion joining the league winner of the host country in a convoluted format of games. The 2016 edition takes place in Japan but is frequently of limited attraction to European clubs in the middle of their domestic seasons.
Infantino said the current format was "not exactly inspiring.
"But in summer, with the best 32 clubs in the world? Is it better to organize an itinerary or a tournament?," he asked.
According to Infantino, the new tournament could take place from 2019 and run June 10-30.
However, difficulties could arise from clashes with the 2019 Copa America held in Brazil and the women's World Cup, hosted in France, around the same time.
Black Princesses To Pocket $6,000 As Qualification Bonus
Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Youth and
Sports, Elvis Agyei Baah has revealed the terms of bonus payment his
outfit agreed with the Black Princesses before they embarked on the 2016
Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea.
The Princesses are on the brink of elimination from the tournament after failure to record victory in any of their two games so far, where they lost to New Zealand in the opening fixture before they painfully drew 2-2 with in the second match.
However, the sports ministry’s spokesperson disclosed the terms of an agreement they had with them before they left the country.
“We agreed that this time round, we wouldn’t give bonus per match but rather qualification bonus. It will be $2,000 per match in the preliminary stage, and they agreed,” Elvis Agyei Baah exclusively told Football Ghana.com
“If happens that they progress to next stage, each player will be entitled to pocket $6,000.”
They will take on USA in the final group game on Monday at PNG Football stadium in Port Moresby.
The Princesses are on the brink of elimination from the tournament after failure to record victory in any of their two games so far, where they lost to New Zealand in the opening fixture before they painfully drew 2-2 with in the second match.
However, the sports ministry’s spokesperson disclosed the terms of an agreement they had with them before they left the country.
“We agreed that this time round, we wouldn’t give bonus per match but rather qualification bonus. It will be $2,000 per match in the preliminary stage, and they agreed,” Elvis Agyei Baah exclusively told Football Ghana.com
“If happens that they progress to next stage, each player will be entitled to pocket $6,000.”
They will take on USA in the final group game on Monday at PNG Football stadium in Port Moresby.
Avram Grant’s Job Up For Grabs?
The 43-year-old, who is of Spanish descent and currently in charge of Omani club, Al-Orouba, has nominated himself to take charge of the Black Stars should Ghana part ways with Grant.
The Israeli is coming under increasing pressure after Ghana’s recent poor results, including the collection of just one point from their first two Group E matches in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Grant is determined to, at least, stay on through the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, but the Ghana FA may well choose to change leadership sooner rather than later.
And Lopez is hoping to capitalise on the situation as he touts his credentials in an interview with Accra-based radio station Happy FM.
“I am an Italian coach, I have coached six clubs, I have managed one national team, I think I am young and will be happy to get the national team job of Ghana. I have watched the Ghana team for some time.
“As a professional coach, I don’t want to judge my compatriot, but I think we can improve the technical part [of the team]. The national team of Ghana is a good team but I think they can improve. I know two of the players play in Italy. One play in Torino and also Udinese,” Lopez touted.
Lopez has also worked in Italy, Lithuania, Malaysia, the Maldives and with the Bangladesh national tea
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Nyantakyi's $2m Suit Against Songo, Abatay And Multimedia Adjourned To 29th Nov.
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| Kwesi Nyantakyi |
According to the counsel for the defendants, his clients have apologised for defaming the Ghana FA Boss and FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi hence deciding not to file for defence.
He argued that the counsel for the plaintiff should read the apology along with the plaintiff and if they are dissatisfied, he will then file for defence for the full hearing of the case.
Counsel for the defendants (Songo, Abatay and Multimedia) pleaded with the court that the due process of issuing an apology to the Ghana FA Boss Kwesi Nyantakyi has been followed and that they expect the plaintiff's counsel to acknowledge that.
Counsel for the plaintiff (Kwesi Nyantakyi) prayed to the court that his chamber has not seen the said apology as being alluded by the counsel for the defendants insisting the hearing must start but the counsel for the defendants rebutted that the apology was rendered with the full consent of a senior member in the chamber of the counsel for the Kwesi Nyantakyi.
Kwesi Nyantakyi's counsel then prayed to the court to give him some time to look for the said apology to read and then report back to the court on a set date.
Both parties agreed that the next date of sitting should be the 29th of November 2016.
Multimedia group issued an apology on the web portal myjoyonline just a week ago after the two, Songo and Abatay disappeared in court for the first hearing and want to use it as an exhibit in court.
This is the third time the case has been adjourned as the judge could not report to court on the first date (2nd November) as well as the two (Songo and Abatey) chickening out of court after showing up on the second hearing on 9th November..
Nyantakyi is adamant as he is keen on giving evidence in the case that will see over 100 tape recordings tendered in evidence to back his claim of libel.
He was ready to mount the witness box to open his case as he seeks to clear his name following persistent accusations of criminality and fraud on the radio station by the two presenters.
The GFA boss is suing Countryman Songo, Abatay and the media company for $2m in the defamation and libel lawsuit after 'years of consistent lies and calculated negative campaigns', Nyantakyi will tell on the court.
Ghana Players Can't Determine Avram Grant's Future - Jonathan Mensah
Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah says the Black Stars are comfortable with coach Avram Grant but cannot determine his future at the helm of the team.
The 61-year-old former Chelsea manager is currently facing severe criticisms following the Black Stars’ 2-0 loss to Egypt in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Sunday.
The defeat leaves Ghana in third place in Group E with just one point, five behind Egypt. Ghana have now also gone five games without a win in all competitions since August, raising concerns about Grant's technical abilities.
"We [the players] don't deal with the coach in terms of contract. He is the leader of the team and he has people that deal with him at that level," Mensah was quoted as saying byMyjoyonline.com.
"So we will just leave that for the management and the federation. For us, looking at what we started with him in 2014, we are comfortable working with him but it is not for us the players to say he should go or stay on as the coach," he added
Grant joined Ghana in a two-and -half year deal in November 2014, guiding them to finish second at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after losing on penalties to eventual winners Cote d'Ivoire.
His contract expires in February 2017 and may likely not to be extended.
Run Kotoko With Your Own Funds And Not Otumfuo’s – Herbert Mensah
Former Chief Executive Officer of Kumasi Asante Kotoko
Herbert Kwadwo Amponsah Mensah says the newly appointed Executive
Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Dr. Kwame Kyei Baffour should be
prepared to raise his own funds to run the club.
Dr. Kwame Kyei Baffour, a business mogul was over the weekend given a three year mandate to steer the affairs of Kotoko after the Lawyer Paul Adu Gyamfi led Board and Opoku Nti led management were dissolved by the life patron and owner of the club, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II .
His appointment has been hailed by the Kotoko fraternity as another opportunity to begin afresh but the former Kotoko leader has cautioned him to be ready for what is at stake in terms of the financial demands of the club.
Speaking to Kasapa Sports on Monday he described the Kotoko seat as one of the hot burning flames in football administration in the country and any occupant should be ready emotionally, physically and financially for it.
“I have long since thought that people who run Kotoko must have a business plan that shows how the club will be funded over the period of time, encourage an expansion and help grow the club. Therefore the newly appointed Executive Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei Baffour must have the financial wherewithal to run the club and not to rely on Otumfuo for funding and I hope that there is a workable plan that will take Kotoko to the highest level”.
He also touched on the cause of the failure of the Opoku Nti led management.
“Opoku Nti’s administration failed because they did not have the financial power to run Kotoko therefore they lost the confidence of the fans”.
Manhyia Palace on Sunday announced that His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene had appointed Dr. Kwame Kyei, Group Chief Executive Officer of Unity Group of Companies to constitute a new administration for Asante Kotoko Sporting Club. Dr. Kyei has been given a three-year mandate to steer the affairs of the club and to raise it to new heights.
He will head an Executive Board members of which will be appointed by His Majesty on the advice of Dr. Kyei. Dr. Kyei has been mandated to reshape the administrative structure of the club to infuse professionalism and competence at all levels of its operations.
The ultimate objective of the mandate is to consolidate the position of the club at the top of the domestic league and advance further to take its rightful place among the elite clubs of Continental African Soccer.
Dr. Kwame Kyei, 55, hails from the royal house of Agona Wiamoase. He is one of the country’s outstanding entrepreneurs with a strong position in the downstream sector of petroleum and gas industry.
Dr. Kwame Kyei Baffour, a business mogul was over the weekend given a three year mandate to steer the affairs of Kotoko after the Lawyer Paul Adu Gyamfi led Board and Opoku Nti led management were dissolved by the life patron and owner of the club, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II .
His appointment has been hailed by the Kotoko fraternity as another opportunity to begin afresh but the former Kotoko leader has cautioned him to be ready for what is at stake in terms of the financial demands of the club.
Speaking to Kasapa Sports on Monday he described the Kotoko seat as one of the hot burning flames in football administration in the country and any occupant should be ready emotionally, physically and financially for it.
“I have long since thought that people who run Kotoko must have a business plan that shows how the club will be funded over the period of time, encourage an expansion and help grow the club. Therefore the newly appointed Executive Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei Baffour must have the financial wherewithal to run the club and not to rely on Otumfuo for funding and I hope that there is a workable plan that will take Kotoko to the highest level”.
He also touched on the cause of the failure of the Opoku Nti led management.
“Opoku Nti’s administration failed because they did not have the financial power to run Kotoko therefore they lost the confidence of the fans”.
Manhyia Palace on Sunday announced that His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene had appointed Dr. Kwame Kyei, Group Chief Executive Officer of Unity Group of Companies to constitute a new administration for Asante Kotoko Sporting Club. Dr. Kyei has been given a three-year mandate to steer the affairs of the club and to raise it to new heights.
He will head an Executive Board members of which will be appointed by His Majesty on the advice of Dr. Kyei. Dr. Kyei has been mandated to reshape the administrative structure of the club to infuse professionalism and competence at all levels of its operations.
The ultimate objective of the mandate is to consolidate the position of the club at the top of the domestic league and advance further to take its rightful place among the elite clubs of Continental African Soccer.
Dr. Kwame Kyei, 55, hails from the royal house of Agona Wiamoase. He is one of the country’s outstanding entrepreneurs with a strong position in the downstream sector of petroleum and gas industry.
Kotoko New Chief Kwame Kyei Reveals Ambitions For The Club
The business mogul has been named as the Porcupine Warriors new chief
until 2019 and he claims he wants to take the club to the next level.
Newly appointed Asante Kotoko executive chairman Kwame Kyei, who replaced general manager Opoku Nti, has set sights on uplifting the standards of the club.
The 48-year-old, who is the owner of Unity Oil, Vision 1 Radio, Light TV and Light Radio was given a three-year mandate by the Manhyia Palace to run the club and he began his tenure by visiting the players at their camping base ahead of the 3-0 win over Bechem United on Monday in the Ghalca G6 tournament at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
"I want to develop this club to a higher level," Kyei told the club's website.
"I’ve a lot in store for the club. You will all marvel at what is to come. I don’t want to reveal all of them but I promise, you will feel proud being here if everything goes as planned."
He added: "I will plead with you the players to do your best. Don’t allow anyone to influence you negatively."
He also lauded the players after their victory over Bechem and promised them a big surprise should they defend the title successfully.
"I’m very happy with what I saw [against Bechem United]. I wondered if this was the team that people said it was bad."
Kyei is expected to announce his new management members that will help him steer the affairs of the club ahead of the new season.
However, reports suggest that caretaker coach Michael Osei, who guided the club to a fifth position finish in last season's Ghana Premier League will be replaced, with an expatriate.
Newly appointed Asante Kotoko executive chairman Kwame Kyei, who replaced general manager Opoku Nti, has set sights on uplifting the standards of the club.
The 48-year-old, who is the owner of Unity Oil, Vision 1 Radio, Light TV and Light Radio was given a three-year mandate by the Manhyia Palace to run the club and he began his tenure by visiting the players at their camping base ahead of the 3-0 win over Bechem United on Monday in the Ghalca G6 tournament at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
"I want to develop this club to a higher level," Kyei told the club's website.
"I’ve a lot in store for the club. You will all marvel at what is to come. I don’t want to reveal all of them but I promise, you will feel proud being here if everything goes as planned."
He added: "I will plead with you the players to do your best. Don’t allow anyone to influence you negatively."
He also lauded the players after their victory over Bechem and promised them a big surprise should they defend the title successfully.
"I’m very happy with what I saw [against Bechem United]. I wondered if this was the team that people said it was bad."
Kyei is expected to announce his new management members that will help him steer the affairs of the club ahead of the new season.
However, reports suggest that caretaker coach Michael Osei, who guided the club to a fifth position finish in last season's Ghana Premier League will be replaced, with an expatriate.
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Kenichi Yatshuhashi Officially Joins Nigerian Club Ifeanyi Ubah
Yatshuhashi’s appointment was officially confirmed on Wednesday evening.
The Japanese will hence be introduced to the playing body of the Club tomorrow.
The former Aspire Academy Coach parted ways with Hearts of Oak prior to the start of the second round of the 2015/16 season.
The Coach won the hearts of many Phobian fans with his impressive performance for the Club especially in the first round of the season.
Hearts Seals 3-year Kits Sponsorship Deal With Pacific Football Ghana Limited
Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have signed a
three-year kits Sponsorship deal with Pacific Football Ghana Limited,
the Club has confirmed.
The deal which was sealed on Thursday will see the former Ghana Champions receive products from the firm (Pacific Football Ghana Limited).
The Club meanwhile is expected to give details of the deal on Friday.
Hearts reached an agreement with Pacific Football Ghana Limited as part of the structures put in place for the new season.
The deal which was sealed on Thursday will see the former Ghana Champions receive products from the firm (Pacific Football Ghana Limited).
The Club meanwhile is expected to give details of the deal on Friday.
Hearts reached an agreement with Pacific Football Ghana Limited as part of the structures put in place for the new season.
Black Stars Won’t Be Intimidated By Massive Crowd In Egypt - Stephen Appiah
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| Stephen Appiah |
Ghana will take on their North African counterparts in a much-anticipated clash as they seek to make another World Cup appearance.
The government of Egypt in its attempt to ensure massive support for the home team has decided to allow as many as 75,000 spectators to watch the epic clash.
Appiah in an interview with TV3 says the Black Stars will not be daunted by the crowd at the Stadium.
“I think we have players who have played in front of huge crowds. I don’t think the crowd in Egypt is going to intimidate them,” he said.
“I see that it is rather going to push them to work hard in the game because they will know that the home fans will be behind Egypt.
“Some of the players in the team played at the World Cup where the Stadium was always full so I don’t think that will be a problem.”
Coach Avram Grant and his team are expected to leave their camping base Dubai on Friday.
Tuesday, 8 November 2016
Asamoah Gyan Not Interested In Owning Liberty
A director of Ghana Premier League side Liberty Professionals, George
Afriyie has disclosed that the Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has
cooled his interest in taking-over the cash-strapped team.
Gyan was reported to be in advanced talks with the board of his boyhood team over claiming a majority stake in the team.
However, Afriyie insists that the on-loan Al Ahli striker is not interested in buying the team despite helping to pay outstanding salaries of the playing body last season.
“It’s important that when we are with players you also have to advise them because he won’t be playing forever.
“At a certain point he would want to go into administration or coaching or what he thinks the future can do for him. But some of us felt that why can’t we convince him to be a shareholder in the club so it was a suggestion,” Afriyie said in an interview on Starr FM.
He added: “But the truth is that I don’t know how some portion of the media picked it and so for now he has informed me that he is no more interested so I can’t say whether in future, he would want to come on board, but the last time I spoke to him, he is no more interested.”
Gyan was reported to be in advanced talks with the board of his boyhood team over claiming a majority stake in the team.
However, Afriyie insists that the on-loan Al Ahli striker is not interested in buying the team despite helping to pay outstanding salaries of the playing body last season.
“It’s important that when we are with players you also have to advise them because he won’t be playing forever.
“At a certain point he would want to go into administration or coaching or what he thinks the future can do for him. But some of us felt that why can’t we convince him to be a shareholder in the club so it was a suggestion,” Afriyie said in an interview on Starr FM.
He added: “But the truth is that I don’t know how some portion of the media picked it and so for now he has informed me that he is no more interested so I can’t say whether in future, he would want to come on board, but the last time I spoke to him, he is no more interested.”
Goalkeeper Daniel Agyei Leaves Medeama SC
Medeama SC goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has announced his departure from the Club.
The goalkeeper leaves the Mauves after less than a season.
The 24-year-old joined Medeama SC in the second half of the Ghana Premier League season after returning from a stint with South African Club Free State Stars.
Agyei took to Social Media to announce his departure from the Club.
“Words can not vividly described the extent to which I am emotionally saying goodbye to my darling club Medeama Sc, he posted on facebook.
“I want to thank the management, the technical team, the playing body and the fans for their wonderful support they gave me during my short stay with the club. Medeama will forever remain in my Heart.”
The former Ghana U20 gloves-man has been linked with a move to Aduana Stars.
The goalkeeper leaves the Mauves after less than a season.
The 24-year-old joined Medeama SC in the second half of the Ghana Premier League season after returning from a stint with South African Club Free State Stars.
Agyei took to Social Media to announce his departure from the Club.
“Words can not vividly described the extent to which I am emotionally saying goodbye to my darling club Medeama Sc, he posted on facebook.
“I want to thank the management, the technical team, the playing body and the fans for their wonderful support they gave me during my short stay with the club. Medeama will forever remain in my Heart.”
The former Ghana U20 gloves-man has been linked with a move to Aduana Stars.
Michael Essien On The Brink Of Signing For Thai Giants Muangthong United
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Essien, 33 is reported to have reached an agreement with the Thai powerhouse after his move to Australian side Melbourne Victory fell through two months ago.
GHANAsoccernet.com understands the Ghana international is on the brink of joining the side with just personal terms to be agreed with both parties likely to sign the dotted lines before Thursday.
The Ghanaian midfielder has been without a club throughout the summer after leaving Greek side Panathinaikos.
If he does complete his move, he will undoubtedly become one of the biggest names ever to play in Thailand.
Essien, nicknamed the ‘Bison’ for his physical presence on the pitch, was one of Roman Abramovich’s most successful signings at Stamford Bridge.
Muangthong United have won the Thai League six times and the potential capture of the former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder will help shore its brand in the Asian region.
Monday, 7 November 2016
Egyptians Jubilate Over Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah Exclusion From Black Stars
There was massive jubilation in Egypt on Thursday evening
after Ghana coach Avram Grant named his final 23-man squad to play the
Pharaohs on November 13 without skipper Asamoah Gyan and Juventus star
Kwadwo Asamoah, according to reports.
The former Chelsea boss named his squad for the World Cup qualifier without the duo who have been battling injuries.
Famous Egyptian sports website Yallakora revealed that many Egyptians were in a jubilant mood when the two were not part of the squad.
Grant named Andre Ayew who is making an injury return as well as Mubarak Wakaso and Afriyie Acquah but the Egyptians think these players cannot intimidate their side.
Gyan who has been the country’s all-time top scorer with 48 goals from 98 matches suffered an injury while wrapping up training with Al Ahli in the UAE League.
But Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah was left out of the squad by Grant to take time off to recover fully from his injury.
The locally-dominated Egypt side is looking to avenge a 6-1 defeat suffered in the hand of the Black Stars in 201 in Kumasi.
Ghana will play the Egyptians in Alexandria in the second group game of the World Cup qualifier after drawing goalless with lowly-ranked Uganda in the opening group game.
While Egypt want to win the game to cement their chances of qualifying the World Cup in Russia, Ghana only needs to avoid defeat to keep hopes alive of making it to their fourth consecutive World Cup.
The former Chelsea boss named his squad for the World Cup qualifier without the duo who have been battling injuries.
Famous Egyptian sports website Yallakora revealed that many Egyptians were in a jubilant mood when the two were not part of the squad.
Grant named Andre Ayew who is making an injury return as well as Mubarak Wakaso and Afriyie Acquah but the Egyptians think these players cannot intimidate their side.
Gyan who has been the country’s all-time top scorer with 48 goals from 98 matches suffered an injury while wrapping up training with Al Ahli in the UAE League.
But Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah was left out of the squad by Grant to take time off to recover fully from his injury.
The locally-dominated Egypt side is looking to avenge a 6-1 defeat suffered in the hand of the Black Stars in 201 in Kumasi.
Ghana will play the Egyptians in Alexandria in the second group game of the World Cup qualifier after drawing goalless with lowly-ranked Uganda in the opening group game.
While Egypt want to win the game to cement their chances of qualifying the World Cup in Russia, Ghana only needs to avoid defeat to keep hopes alive of making it to their fourth consecutive World Cup.
Ho Sports Stadium Project To Commence By February 2017
Work on the Ho Sports Stadium to transform it into a modern facility is expected to begin by January or February 2017.
The Minister for Youth and Sports Hon Nii Lantey Vanderpuiye announced this today at Ho in an interview with journalists after a health walk led by the Chief of staff Mr Julius Debrah and the Volta regional Minister Hon Helen Adjoa Ntoso.
Nii Lantey Vanderpuiye said the contractor for the project will begin feasibility studies on the project by next week but could not tell how much it will cost.
He said President Mahama has given approval for the project.
According to the minister, government had planned to construct a modern Stadium for the people in the region at a different location but has now decided to transfer the design for that project for the reconstruction of the Ho Sports Stadium where they believe patronage by football fans will be more encouraging.
The Minister for Youth and Sports Hon Nii Lantey Vanderpuiye announced this today at Ho in an interview with journalists after a health walk led by the Chief of staff Mr Julius Debrah and the Volta regional Minister Hon Helen Adjoa Ntoso.
Nii Lantey Vanderpuiye said the contractor for the project will begin feasibility studies on the project by next week but could not tell how much it will cost.
He said President Mahama has given approval for the project.
According to the minister, government had planned to construct a modern Stadium for the people in the region at a different location but has now decided to transfer the design for that project for the reconstruction of the Ho Sports Stadium where they believe patronage by football fans will be more encouraging.
Black Stars Begins Preparation Today Ahead of Egypt Clash
The Black Stars of Ghana will officially open camp today in Dubai ahead of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Egypt.
Coach Avram Grant is expecting a full house today as the team begins preparation for the big clash.
The Israeli trainer has already named his 23-man squad for the game against the Pharaohs.
The Black Stars is expected to record a favorable result against Egypt to enhance their chances of making another World Cup appearance after a disappointing stalemate with Uganda in Tamale.
Coach Avram Grant is expecting a full house today as the team begins preparation for the big clash.
The Israeli trainer has already named his 23-man squad for the game against the Pharaohs.
The Black Stars is expected to record a favorable result against Egypt to enhance their chances of making another World Cup appearance after a disappointing stalemate with Uganda in Tamale.
Saturday, 5 November 2016
Call Me Too If You Call KP Boateng - Sam Johnson To Avram And Ghana FA
Former Ghana international Samuel Johnson has thrown down
the gauntlet to the Ghana FA and head coach of the Ghana national team,
Avram Grant on his readiness to join the team if there is still a place
for Kevin Prince Boateng after his Brazil 2014 World Cup fiasco.
Kevin Prince Boateng in a recent interview expressed his readiness to feature for the Black Stars if the issues surrounding his suspension are resolved but this has provoked the ire of a section of the Ghanaian populace.
Speaking with Kasapa Sports on Tuesday, Sam Johnson cautioned the Technical handlers and Management of the Ghana national team not to entertain KP Boateng anywhere around the team because of his gross insubordination.
I am also ready to play for the Black Stars if anybody at all can wake up and say he is ready for him to get a call up. We should not throw our culture to the dogs. We have our way of doing things and in our setting respect is key. Please do not get me wrong I do not have a problem with Kevin because he is a player and has every right to avail himself for a call up but I am cautioning those who have the power to call him. Those who have the power to call him should look at our culture and do what is right.
The Las Palmas striker was thrown out of Ghana’s camp ahead of their final Group match against Portugal for throwing tantrums and using abusive language on then head coach Kwesi Appiah at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Kevin Prince Boateng in a recent interview expressed his readiness to feature for the Black Stars if the issues surrounding his suspension are resolved but this has provoked the ire of a section of the Ghanaian populace.
Speaking with Kasapa Sports on Tuesday, Sam Johnson cautioned the Technical handlers and Management of the Ghana national team not to entertain KP Boateng anywhere around the team because of his gross insubordination.
I am also ready to play for the Black Stars if anybody at all can wake up and say he is ready for him to get a call up. We should not throw our culture to the dogs. We have our way of doing things and in our setting respect is key. Please do not get me wrong I do not have a problem with Kevin because he is a player and has every right to avail himself for a call up but I am cautioning those who have the power to call him. Those who have the power to call him should look at our culture and do what is right.
The Las Palmas striker was thrown out of Ghana’s camp ahead of their final Group match against Portugal for throwing tantrums and using abusive language on then head coach Kwesi Appiah at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Hearts Players Paid Outstanding Salaries
Hearts of Oak have settled all outstanding salaries of its players paving way for pre season to start on Saturday.
GHANASoccernet.com can confirm players were paid three months arrears and are each owed a month's salary.
The unsettled delayed the start of training for the upcoming season which will start with the G6 tournament.
Newly-appointment assistant coach Henry Wellington will supervise training.
GHANASoccernet.com can confirm players were paid three months arrears and are each owed a month's salary.
The unsettled delayed the start of training for the upcoming season which will start with the G6 tournament.
Newly-appointment assistant coach Henry Wellington will supervise training.
Hearts Coaching Job Is A Death Trap – J.E. Sarpong
Former Ghana coach J.E. Sarpong says it is only a senseless
coach who will accept Hearts of Oak’s coaching job since it is a death
trap.
The former Dwarfs head coach explains that the side is currently run by poor leadership who are managerially bankrupt and anyone who accepts to work with them is digging his own grave.
“No, I’ll never accept to coach Hearts. You think I am senseless? At this point in time, the club is boiling and anyone who accepts to coach them will be in trouble,” J.E Sarpong told Happy FM.
“All the coaches are running away so why do you think I should go for it? He questioned.
“Do you think I am a fool who washes his face upwards?
“During Attoquayefio’s era, Harry Zakour, Nii Ayi Bonte and Ernest Thompson were all there. But not now that the club is a death trap. I’ll not go there to meet my death,” he added.
The Odotei-Sowah led management has seen the departure but one of the technical team members including Kenichi Yatsuhashi, Yaw Preko, Nassamu Yakubu and Joe Addo.
And the veteran coach thinks the job has metamorphosed into a death trap.
The former Dwarfs head coach explains that the side is currently run by poor leadership who are managerially bankrupt and anyone who accepts to work with them is digging his own grave.
“No, I’ll never accept to coach Hearts. You think I am senseless? At this point in time, the club is boiling and anyone who accepts to coach them will be in trouble,” J.E Sarpong told Happy FM.
“All the coaches are running away so why do you think I should go for it? He questioned.
“Do you think I am a fool who washes his face upwards?
“During Attoquayefio’s era, Harry Zakour, Nii Ayi Bonte and Ernest Thompson were all there. But not now that the club is a death trap. I’ll not go there to meet my death,” he added.
The Odotei-Sowah led management has seen the departure but one of the technical team members including Kenichi Yatsuhashi, Yaw Preko, Nassamu Yakubu and Joe Addo.
And the veteran coach thinks the job has metamorphosed into a death trap.
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
2016/2017 Ghana Premier League to kick off December 18
The 2016/2017 Ghana Premier League season will commence on December 18, 2016, the PLB has confirmed.
The commencement of the Ghana Premier League, will however be preceded by the season-opening Super Cup between winners of the league and FA Cup champions on December 4, 2016.
Premier League champions Wa All Stars will face MTN FA Cup winners, Bechem United to determine the "champion of champions".
Meanwhile, registration for the first transfer window of the season will open from November 14th 2016 to February 13th 2017.
GFA
The commencement of the Ghana Premier League, will however be preceded by the season-opening Super Cup between winners of the league and FA Cup champions on December 4, 2016.
Premier League champions Wa All Stars will face MTN FA Cup winners, Bechem United to determine the "champion of champions".
Meanwhile, registration for the first transfer window of the season will open from November 14th 2016 to February 13th 2017.
GFA
No Special Security For Avram Grant - Egypt FA
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| Coach Avram Grant |
Egyptian Football Association executive director, Tharwat Sweilam, has denied reports of accepting an offer from Ghana FA to beef up security for Black Stars coach Avram Grant ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifying clash of November 13.
Reports claimed that some Egyptian fans were arrested by Police earlier this week following plots to attack the Black Stars coach before, during and after the game at Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
Israel and Egypt have a long-standing rivalry dated back to the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, which culminated in the Yom Kippur War in 1973, making it unsafe for citizens of both countries to make reverse travels.
“Ghana is a normal team just like any other opponents that visit Egypt. The security measures will not see any changes,” Sweilam told DMC Sports TV.
“We don’t care about the nationality of their manager [Avram Grant] or any other thing. We know well the capabilities of our security forces and their ability to guard any national team. We don’t want to dispel our concentration, we know well what Ghana are attempting to do but we don’t want to keep reiterating these statements in the media.
“The most important thing for us is winning against Ghana in order to move closer towardsWorld Cup qualification after the qualifiers,” he added.
The game is expected to attract a record number of 75,000 spectators, who will be allowed entry to the match venue.
Uganda will host Congo at the Namboole Stadium in the other group game on November 12.
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