KP Boateng decision imminent
The Portsmouth midfielder who represented Germany at junior level is waiting to discover if his application for a switch to a full Ghanaian international has been approved by Fifa in time for the 2010 World Cup. And KickOffGhana.com has gathered that could be known anytime between Friday and Monday, May 3. “What Fifa told us […]
Paintsil on verge of Europa history
The Ghanaian right back played 75 minutes of the second leg 2-1 win over Hamburg at Craven Cottage in only his second appearance since returning from a four month injury last Sunday and was replaced by the striker Eric Nevland as Fulham chased the game following Hamburg’s early advantage. “To get the nod from the […]
Paintsil good for Europa League
The right back had feared his four months injury absence had left to his registration for the competition being revoked but he was told by the club on Wednesday he can still play and is in line for an appearance on Thursday night against Hamburg in the second leg. “It is an understatement to say […]
Milo to go for provisional squad
The Serbian has spent the last few months mulling his options but will leave the decision on the twenty three men who will represent as close to the June 1st deadline as possible. KickOffGhana.com understands that decision will be announced to the rest of the squad at the team camp in Paris where Rajevac will […]
KP Boateng ‘will feel at home’
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is hoping to have the Portsmouth midfielder available for the Black Stars World Cup campaign in a move hugely popular among Ghanaian fans. And within the present Black Stars playing body, Boateng has a strong support base too with John Paintsil a keen admirer. “I have watched him play several times […]
Badu – Essien presence fundamental
Essien has not ruled out an appearance at the tournament, but says he will not rush a return if it will harm his long-term career. Badu, who played in all of Ghana’s games at the 2010 Nations Cup, could be one of the key beneficiaries of Essien’s absence, but he says it would benefit the […]
MOYS work out 2010 bonuses with GFA
Issues of bonuses have traditionally been a thorny one with players often keen to make as much as they can from major tournaments, while officials often try to beat down the demands. Ghana’s first female Youth and Sports Minister, Akua Sena Dansua, has a fair idea how tough the bonus issue could be after it […]
Paintsil inches closer to full return
The Ghanaian right back has been absent from competitive football since December when he crocked his knee in a Premiership game against Chelsea but believes he is mighty close to playing again after the reserves game against Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday. Paintil told KickOffGhana.com that he will play in the ‘big one’ on Tuesday […]