“This is one of the best feelings I have ever had in my life.”
Emmanuel Banda’s first words to FIFA.com after Zambia’s night in Jeju are, in truth, not a real surprise. Having moments earlier stepped off the pitch after a thrilling comeback against Iran – going from 2-0 down to 4-2 up in a tubthumping display of attacking verve – there was no doubt an avalanche of adrenaline coursing through his veins.
After narrowly eliminating Niger 6-5 on penalties in the semi-finals, the Black Starlets of Ghana will seek to make history on Sunday as the first country to win the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations for the third time, when they clash with defending champions, Mali, at the Stade De L’Amitié Sino in Libreville.
The Starlets will face probably their toughest task yet in the tournament against Mali in the final to end an 18-year wait for the title after winning it twice in 1995 and 1999.
Premier League side, Tema Youth, have promised to inflict more pain on giants, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, and extend their winless streak on Sunday when they clash in a fierce Premier League second round opener at the Tema Stadium.
The coach of Tema Youth, Edward Odoom, told the Graphic Sports in an interview that Kotoko will only be lucky to earn a point on Sunday because they are prepared to beat them at home.
The Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley, has urged members of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana not to relent in their constructive criticisms of happenings in the sector.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, got the Vodafone Asantehene Gold Cup golf underway with an immaculate tee-off at the Royal Golf course in Kumasi yesterday to officially open this year’s five-day competition.
Eskişehirspor stopper, Jerry Akaminko is on the verge of making an emotional return to the Black Stars almost three years after an ankle injury cost him his place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and landed him a three-year absence away from the team.
The 29-year-old suffered the career-threatening injury in May 2014 during an international friendly against the Netherlands ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup with current coach Kwasi Appiah watching from the sidelines.
A heavy downpour denied spectators the opportunity to witness a top of the table Sapholda Hockey League clash between Police and Ghana Revenue Authority on Saturday at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium.
The women's league leaders Police (9 points), having played a game more, headed into the week four tie boasting a three-point lead over rivals GRA in the standings.
The local-based Black Stars will face their Beninois counterparts in an international friendly at the Accra Sports Stadium this afternoon.
Coach Kwesi Appiah has announced a 30-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia.
Seven Ghana-based players have been handed call-ups into the senior national team in Kwesi Appiah’s first major call up since he returned as head coach of the Black Stars.
Ghana hero Emmanuel Toku was named Man of the Match in their semi-final win over Niger at the 2017 African U17 Championship yesterday.
Two-time winners, Ghana progressed into the Final of the Total U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Gabon 2017 following a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout win over Niger at Stade de Port Gentil on Wednesday.
The match did not produce a goal in regulation time but it was the Black Starlets that got lucky in the end when Emmanuel Toku scored the decisive kick- after Niger’s Djibrilla Mossi saw his kick ricocheted off the bar.
Black Starlets offensive midfielder Emmanuel Toku, became the hero of the day as he courageously powered Ghana into the final of the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, with his incisive penalty kick that was to decide the winners between his side and Niger in their crunch semi-final encounter yesterday.
After failing to score in regulation time, and with both Ghana and Niger at par during the penalty shoot out, it was Toku’s kick that gave his side a 6-5 win to qualify the team to Sunday’s final against defending champions, Mali.
Moments after his shot hit the back of the net after Niger’s goalkeeper, Abdoulaye Boubacar Adamu failed to make a touch, both the players and officials of the Starlets poured on Toku in celebration.
It was indeed, a great joy and relief, given that moments before, skipper Eric Ayiah who is the tournament top scorer, had failed to convert his kick when the Starlets were leading 3-2 in the shootout.
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After a-two week break, the Ghana Premier League (GPL) resumes this weekend, with action at all centres and the exictement with which it ended the first round, likely to continue from where it left off.
The Black Starlets of Ghana have qualified for the finals of the 2017 CAF U-17 Nations Cup after edging Niger 6-5 on penalties today at the Stade de Port Gentil in Gabon.
Newcastle United have confirmed the permanent signing of Christian Atsu from Chelsea.
The 25-year-old Ghana international spent last season on loan at St. James' Park, making 32 league appearances and scoring five goals as Rafa Benítez's side lifted the Sky Bet Championship title.
