Ghana Sports news

Ghana’s Black Maidens had their first training session Thursday upon arrival in Amman, Jordan ahead of their clash with the formidable Japanese side on Saturday.

Michael Essien has declined a deal to join Melbourne Victory Football Club in Australia despite being offered one million dollars for the season.

Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye has disclosed that the state will put into a long distance academy participants of the Milo Marathon who fall within the age bracket of 12 -16.

Ahead of their world cup qualifier against the Black Stars on October 7, The Cranes of Uganda have scheduled a friendly match against Togo on October 4, to prepare them for he tie against the Stars at the Tamale Sports Stadium.

Ghana’s female U-17 side, the Black Maidens who are already in Amman, Jordan for the Women’s World Cup are expected to play a friendly game against their Cameroonian counterparts on Friday before playing their first match at the tournament against Japan on Saturday.

Manchester United had to fight for victory in their 3-1 win against League One side Nottingham Forest in the 3^rd round of the English League Cup.

An explosive run from Malik Yakubu has ensured that another Ghanaian emerged as the winner of the 29^th edition of the Accra Milo held today (Wednesday, September 21).

Marcus Rashford says he is ready to play as a No.10 for Manchester United if called upon by manager Jose Mourinho.

Pep Guardiola says Yaya Toure will not feature for Manchester City until he apologises for his agent's recent outbursts in the media.

Ghana’s female under 17 team, the Black Maidens are headed for Jordan on Tuesday to participate in the FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup tournament.

The Communication Director of the Ghana Premier League, Tamimu Isaah says his outfit is working to improve the TV coverage of the local matches to make the league much more compelling.

Dansoman based Liberty Professionals left it late to retain their presence in Ghana’s local football league.

Liberty Professionals’ stand out man and the local league’s top goal scorer of 17 goals, Latif Blessing says he desires to play for English Football Club, Arsenal.

The curtains were drawn last Sunday on this season’s the Ghana Premier League with Wa All Stars crowned champions for the first time in the history of the club.

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is happy so far with the output of new signing Christian Atsu.

By Mike Abayateye

Black Stars defender Baba Rahman was the hero for his side as he scored the only goal for Schalke in last night’s Europa League game against Nice.

Ghana has dropped down the ladder in the latest Coca-Cola FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday, September 15th. The Black Stars who occupied the 35^th position in the world prior to the new release have dropped to the 43^rd position.

Jose Mourinho has set an unwanted Manchester United record after he led them to their fourth successive European away loss at Feyenoord in the Europa League.

UEFA Champions League holders, Real Madrid came from 1-0 down to win late in their game against Sporting CP at the Bernabeu.

Cristiano Ronaldo's 89th-minute free kick cancelled Bruno Cesar’s 47th-minute strike before a stoppage time header from Alvaro Morata clinched the three points.

English Premier reigning champions, Leicester City showed not signs of stage fright as they beat Club Brugge 3-0 at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Belgium.

Riyahd Mahrez got a brace through a free and a penalty after Marc Albrigton's opener.

Sergio Aguero got a hat-trick as new Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola opened his Champions League account at the club with a 4-0 win over German side, Borussia Monchengladbach at the Etihad Stadium. 

Youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho scored the fourth goal after coming off the bench.

Below is the full results of Wednesdays fixtures of Matchday 1 of the UCL:

Wednesday, 14 September
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Tottenham 1 FT Monaco 2	Real Madrid 2 FT Sporting 1
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Club Brugge 0 FT Leicester City 3	Juventus 0 FT Sevilla 0
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Legia Warsaw 0 FT Dortmund 6	Man. City 4 FT Mönchengladbach 0
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Lyon 3 FT Dinamo Zagreb 0	Porto 1 FT København 1
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Bayer 2 FT CSKA Moscow 2 Â

Wa All Stars have emerged winners of the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League after beating title contenders Aduana Stars 2-1 at the Wa Park in their Week 29 fixture.

Wa All Stars have won the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League after beating Aduana Stars 2-1 at the Wa Park.

Wa All Stars and current league leaders, Aduana Stars will clash in the title-decider this afternoon at the Wa Park in a tough week 29 fixture of the Ghana Premier League.

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan came on late in the second half as his new side, Al Ahli Dubai’s defeated Al Jazira 2-1 to win the Arabian Gulf Super Cup on Tuesday at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in al-Qāhirah.

Barcelona shook off a Saturday's shock 2-1 home defeat to Alaves to wallop Scottish giants, Celtic 7-0 in their Champions League group stage opener at the Camp Nou.

There were four wins and three draws on the first day of  Round 1 of the UEFA Champions League.

The group stages of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League kicks off this tonight with some interesting fixtures.

Medeama Sporting Club has parted ways with Coach Prince Owusu. The clubs’ Deputy Communication Director, Patrick Akoto stated the conclusion of their union was mutually agreed upon.

Report form Chelsea football club says captain John Terry will be out  for 10 days after picking a straining ligaments in his foot.

Manchester United has recorded record revenues of £515.3m for the 2016 financial year, the first UK football club to do so.

Romelu Lukaku scored an 11-minute hat-trick as Everton maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a win at Sunderland in the Premier League.