Don’t rush youth stars, Preko warns
Preko, himself an ex-youth international fast tracked into the Black Stars in the early 90s by then Ghana coach Otto Pfister fears the practice leaves a gap in the development of the players. The former Anderlecht star has already spotted some promising gems for Ghana at the Africa Youth Championships where he is assistant […]
Wellington ready for do or die affair
The defending Africa and World Champions are in danger of missing out on qualification for the World Youth Championships unless they can beat Gambia at the Dobsonville Stadium tomorrow. The opening day 2-1 loss to Nigeria has cranked up the pressure level on Wellington but he is no doubt his players can produce an […]
Black Stars get Korea date
The South Koreans say they have reached a deal to play the Black Stars on June 7 a fact confirmed to KickOffGhana.com by Black Stars management committee chairman Fred Pappoe. The Black Stars have a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo on June 5 and will have to make a quick dash […]
Ghana captain calm under pressure
The Hearts of Oak striker will be looking to become the fourth Ghana captain at the U 20 level to lift the trophy. He reckons the pressure on the side to perform in Johannesburg will be even more intense after the highs the 2009 team reached when they became African champions and world champions […]
Wellington upbeat as Nigeria opener beckons
Wellington and his squad will leave Nairobi for Johannesburg on Thursday after completing a one-week training stint there. Wellington was assistant coach when Ghana won the Africa and World Youth Championships in 2009 and is confident he can repeat that feat. But he must tackle the African challenge first and earn a spot as one […]
Paintsil’s future unsure
The 29-year old has made just 16 appearances this season under Hughes and has already told KickOffGhana.com he has no future at Craven Cottage. “I haven’t spoken about it before but there is no future for me at Fulham. I know my agent is working hard to resolve the situation,” he told KickOffGhana.com. […]
Amstrong to challenge disqualification
The duo were axed from the race amidst rumors of forged signatures for endorsement and say they will decide on their next course of action after studying written communication from the football association for the omission. Amstrong told KickOffGhana.com he will let his lawyers study the decision and decide his next course of action, while […]
Sunderland to Kumasi on the cards!
Quinn met with Kotoko board chairman Dr. K.K Sarpong, International Relations Officer Kwame Baah Nuako and Fifa match agent Justin Addo last week and has now confirmed KickOffGhana.com’s earlier reports that the club could be heading to Kumasi for a pre-season friendly in the summer. Quinn said: “We had a great meeting with the […]
Paintsil set to take Fulham exit door
The Ghanaian right back has had a difficult season under Mark Hughes and says he has come to the firm conclusion that his future lies elsewhere with his contract due to expire at the end of the season. “I haven’t spoken about it before but there is no future for me at Fulham. I […]
Kotoko set for Sunderland deal
Kotoko board chairman KK Sarpong, international relations officer Kwame Baah Nuako and Uefa licensed match agent Justin Addo met Sunderland chairman Naill Quinn about possible corporation between the two clubs. Quinn said afterwards the meeting with the Kotoko officials had gone really well. He said: “It was a huge honour to welcome the Kotoko officials […]
