Ghana’s football community will this weekend pay a fitting farewell to one of the most influential figures in the sport over the last three decades, as the mortal remains of Coach Sam Arday are laid to rest today at the Osu Cemetery after burial service at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church at Osu.

Former Presidents Jerry Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor, Ghana football chief Kwasi Nyantakyi, retired legends of the game, administrators and coaches have all paid glowing tribute to the man famously known as the ‘Multi-System Man’ for his exploits at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Ecuador 22 years ago.

Obuasi Ashgold are unlucky to be hosting Accra Hearts of Oak in their most vulnerable state when they are struggling to keep their head above water, while the Phobians seem to be rediscovering their form.

 What could easily set the anxiety alarm in the Phobians’ camp some time ago, has been reduced to a discussion of whether Ashgold can survive in their own backyard tomorrow afternoon, as the Soccer Miners are yet to show any glimpse of hope after 10 weeks of action.

While Ashgold has been struggling, Hearts are picking up in form and the results of last Wednesday’s midweek action are enough evidence and a predicting to sound the alarm bells for Ashgold.

The Head Coach of Inter Allies FC, Prince Owusu has urged football administrators to desist from recruiting players before they employ substantive coaches.

Cameroun national team coach Hugo Broos has denied availing himself for the Ghana national team job. The Belgian, who led the Indomitable Lions to Nations Cup victory in Gabon a few months ago, was confirmed as one of three coaches who were interviewed by the Ghana Football Association (FA) search committee last week.

Tarkwa-based Medeama yesterday put up a fighting spirit, coming from behind to beat Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-1 in their Ghana Premier League (GPL) encounter at the Tarkwa T and A Park.

An uninspiring Bechem United side yesterday paid dearly for their lucklustre performance and went down 4-2 to Accra Hearts of Oak in their Premier League match at the Accra Stadium.

January signing Jeffrey Schlupp became Sam Allardyce's first transfer as Crystal Palace gaffer, and making the move from Leicester City, he admitted the manager was a key reason in his decision.

Speaking to Crystal Palace FC as he met with the media to preview tonight's clash against Southampton, Schlupp reflected on his transfer from Leicester and how important Allardyce had been in his decision to make the move from the Midlands down to London.

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) into youth development in the Northern Region has appealed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports to address the problem of growing youth unemployment which it says has become chronic in the country.

Telecommunication giants, MTN Ghana, has supported this year's Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards with a whopping GH¢42,000 ahead of the event on May 27 at the Banquet Hall, State House in Accra.

The 42nd edition of the MTN-sponsored SWAG Awards, which is aimed at rewarding distinguished sports men and women who have excelled in their various fields of endeavour in the year 2016, was officially launched yesterday in Accra.

The president of the Ghana Olympic Committee(GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah says a new paradigm shift in the administration and day to day running of Olympic sport has taken place in the country.

The participation of all stakeholders including the media will now be the norm so as to enjoin all in making sports in Ghana a success.

Today at the Tarkwa T&A Park Kotoko’s resolve to stay top of the ladder will be tested when they engage Medeama SC in a crucial mid-week duel.

The Porcupine Warrior, who dropped vital home points after being held to a barren draw by visiting Inter Allies last Sunday at the Kumasi Stadium, will find this away encounter a daunting task.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says the re-appointment of James Kwasi Appiah as the coach of the senior  male football team, the Black Stars, is out of its own choice and not an imposition.

According to the GFA, Appiah very much impressed at the interview last Friday and per the criteria set for the search committee, became the obvious choice to fill the job made vacant by the exit of Israeli Avram Grant.

An Italian coach has been arrested by Spanish police investigating allegations of match-fixing.

Filippo di Pierro, the boss of Spanish third division side Eldense, was arrested after his side's 12-0 defeat by Barcelona's B team on Saturday.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has named James Kwasi Appiah as the new coach of Senior National Team, the Black Stars.

Barring any last minute change of mind, former Black Stars coach, James Kwasi Appiah, is set to make a comeback to the senior national team as the head coach following his recommendations by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) six-man  search committee and pending approval from the FA’s Executive Committee (ExCo).