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FIFA has banned Ghanaian lower league club Phar Rangers FC for failing to comply with a decision of FIFA’s Player Status Committee.

In the decision, the now Eastern Regional Third Division side was ordered by FIFA to made payment of Thousands of Dollars to a foreign club that the Ghanaian club owes or face sanctions from the world football governing body.

The Ghanaian lower tier side has however failed to comply with FIFA’s decision. Phar Rangers FC initially made an appeal to the CAS but has since withdrawn their appeal and has also failed to obey the decision.

Following a request by lawyers of the foreign club for harsher sanctions to be imposed on Phar Rangers FC, FIFA, has announced that Phar Rangers FC shall initially be banned from participating in the next Transfer Window which starts on February 1, 2022.

Should Phar Rangers FC still fail to make a good their indebtedness, FIFA may impose further sanctions.

In light of the foregoing, the said Transfer Window ban shall remain up until the due amount is paid, FIFA reiterated in a letter to both parties and to the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

The GFA is tasked to ensure that Phar Rangers FC does not trade any player during the banned period.

The GFA consequently wishes to inform all clubs and stakeholders in order to ensure strict adherence to the FIFA ban and directive.

The GFA will update members and stakeholders if the current status changes.

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The Upper West Football Association today had a Congress as part of GFA rules.

The Football Fraternity discussed the way forward to the upcoming league.

12/13 of February 2022 are the days marked for the commencement of the league in Region.

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Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo has been suspended by football’s world governing body Fifa for an alleged doping violation.

The 33-year-old had been expected to be first choice for his country at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, with the Elephants facing Equatorial Guinea in their first game on Wednesday.

National team coach Patrice Beaumelle was notified on 26 December that Gbohouo had tested positive for trimetazidine, a heart medication that the World Anti-Doping Agency categorises as a stimulant.

Gbohouo had been named in Ivory Coast’s squad for the tournament three days earlier and was subsequently provisionally suspended.

His ban has now been confirmed by Fifa and Gbohouo, who plays his club football in Ethiopia for Wolkite City, has appealed against the ruling.

“We had hope of getting a favourable response from Fifa but yesterday I learned that they were upholding their decision,” Beaumelle said.

Beaumelle added that the player, who was part of the 2015 Nations Cup-winning squad, was training alone, had lost weight and “is not sleeping”.

Reference: Oma Sports

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The four times African champions lost their opening Group C game to the Atlas Lions, after a late Sofiane Boufal strike sunk Ghana at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in Cameroon.

Gyan, who missed the tournament for the first time since 2008, gave razor-sharp analysis on his punditry debut.

“There was no urgency from the Black Stars. We wanted to catch the Moroccans on counterattack. I was expecting Issahaku to come on but it was late and it affected us. In games like this, you need to take your chances and win the game,” he said on SuperSport.

“If you create the chances and fail to convert them, the fans will not be happy,” added the Ghanaian forward.

Asamoah Gyan is yet to hanged his boots even though he has been inactive for almost a year.

The Black Stars next face Gabon on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Reference: ghanasoccernet.com

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Mauritania 🇲🇷 are attending their second Afcon in a row. In 2012, they were the poorest football nation in the world, ranked 206. They were banned for inability to raise a team for 2012 Afcon qualifies.

Between 1995 and 2003, Mauritania played in just 33 competitive games and didn’t win a single match. Even worse, between 2009 and 2011, they played a single football match and that was vs Palestinia. They didn’t win. By 2012, the whole football system was in complete mess.

Then they began a complete revolution that started from infrastructural development and grassroot footbal. They started the construction of a National Football HQ that had a 10k stadium, camping base for U12, U15, U17. A National selection of young players from across the country.

The five year development plan included massive investment in domestic and women’s football. Cluns were properly structured and handed buses. All clubs set up Youth sides. The FFRIM has Women’s Teams across all divisions and Clubs started winning in the CAF Competitions.

The five year plan culminated in the National Team qualifying for their first Afcon in 2019. But before that, two successive qualifications in the CHAN, a tournament reserved domestic players. From not winning a game to beating South Africa & qualifying over Burkina Faso in 2019.

Before 2012, qualifying for the Afcon seemed an illusion. It was very difficult to see anyone wearing a National team shirt anywhere. Today, the FFRIM has shops in the country and Mauritania shirts are some of the fastest selling products generating income for the FA.

In Cameroon, Mauritania will be making their second Afcon. They’ll boast of the youngest player of the tournament. 16yo Lekweiry is a product of the U12 team from 2017. He played in the U20 Arab Cup and making the Afcon. Most of this, down to their pragmatic FA Boss.

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The Black Stars coach, Milovan Rajevac has named the final squad that will represent the nation at Cameroon for this edition of the Total African Cup of Nations which is set to start on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Mohammed Kudus of Ajax Amsterdam is in the squad despite being not fit and Richmond Boakye Yiadom.

All the five (5) local based players are in the squad for the tournament.

The team is set to play a friendly match against the defending champions, Algeria on Wednesday, January 5 before leaving for Cameroon on January 7.

Below is the squad list

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Newcastle want Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on loan until the end of the season, per Sunday Mirror.

The Magpies, who are battling against relegation, are looking to have the 32-year-old striker for the rest of the season with an option to make the move permanent.

Aubameyang is currently away on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Gabon after he was cut off from first team action at Arsenal and stropped of the captaincy by boss Mikel Arteta last month for an alleged breach of discipline.

He hasn’t featured for the Gunners since the 2-1 defeat at Everton on December 6.

Reference: Omasports.com

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Since Aduana Stars’s first appearance in the Ghana’s topflight in 2010, Asante Kotoko have never beaten them at their home grounds regardless the competition.

This was regarded as one of the toughest game in the GPL this season per the signings both teams made prior to the start of the season.

Cameroonian striker George Mfegue broke the virginity of the game on 19′ minute and Richmond Lamptey added the doubler on the 90′ minute.

These goals gave Kotoko SC their first win at the Nana Agyemang Badu for the first in the history of the Ghana Premier League.

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Football’s world governing body (FIFA) and CAF have agreed for the release of players to be extended to January 3, just a week before the start of the nations cup in Cameroon.

In a letter from FIFA, which copies CAF, the decision for footballers to be released on December 27 has been changed to January 3 due to the involvement of some players in European leagues.

The players that will be most affected are the ones playing in the English Premier League.

This also comes after World Football Leagues Forum decided against the release of players on the December 27 date.

Meanwhile, African players plying their trades in league currently on break can join their countries for pre-AFCON camping.

Ghana will be missing five players for the early days of camping in Qatar, with the likes of Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Baba Rahman, Jojo Wollacot and Andy Yiadom all active within the period from December 27 to January 3.

The Black Stars have began preparations in Qatar ahead of the tournament which starts on January 9, 2021.

Ghana plays Morocco in the opening Group C game on January 10, 2022.

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Evelyn Badu, 19, signed for the Norwegian giant yesterday on a two and half year contract which will see her through to 2024 season.

The forward has played an integral role in Hasaacas Ladies FC, her newly former club’s success in recent days/weeks.

The 19 year-old was the best player and the top scorer at the maiden edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt.

The Norwegian club is being handled by ex-Liverpool and Fulham defender, John Arne Riise. In an interview, he says : ” Evelyn will be a good addition to our team in 2022″

She is currently the captain of the Black Princess of Ghana. As a captain, she scored the only goal that took the Princesses to the next stage of the qualifies.

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The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, fulfilled his promise to Wa Suntaa SC as the only Division One team in the region by giving the team a whooping Gh¢10,000.00. Honourable Minister made this promise in a press conference some few weeks ago.

Wa Suntaa Sporting Club need such gestures to enable them have a fruitful campaign.

The team is currently 9th on the Zone 1 table of the Division One League after match day 4 with 5 points after thrashing Baffuor Soccer Academy at home.

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Pre-season/Preparation
Preseason includes all the activities that usually precedes the football season, it includes the recruitment of Technical staff and players, Physical, Psychogical, Technical and Tactical Preparation of the team as well as playing of preparatory matches to assess some individual players, groups, the team and experiment some new tactics.

Its activities are largely influenced by your ambitions. A good preseason does not mean winning preseason matches, it means recruiting the right technical staff and players and how the techinical team improves each player and the team. If you do proper Technical and Player recruitment you are 85% successful in preseason. We have seen clubs with flourishing results during preseason who tumbled during the league whilst clubs who also had poor run of results at preseason winning doubles and trebles in the season. So don’t judge your team by preseason results.

Clubs that aren’t able to have the six weeks required preseason mostly resort to “ECONOMIC” training during the season either than that you would breakdown your players during Competition or inseason.

Post or off-season
This is a time of suspended or reduced activity especially the time during which a players do not train nor compete. Players are supposed to have a minimum of six weeks and maximum of ten weeks rest after the season, studies have shown that players who train or compete all year round retire from football earlier than those who observe rest during off season.

Clubs are also supposed to use this session to do an introspection of the just ended season, this introspection should be done on thematic areas like
√ Technical assessment on players and Technical staff for the just ended season.
√ Training equipment and logistics whether they were adequate or inadequate?
√ Financial in – Flow and out – Flow
√ Budget for the next season.
Let’s get the distinctions and plan properly towards the next Upper West Division Two Season.

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This Post was first posted on Kandumah John’s Facebook Page

Established in 2020 and were eager to qualify for this year’s National Division One campaign but their dream got shut in the Upper West Regional Middle League final against Wa Yaasin FC.

They were tipped in the region as favorite to get the ticket to the National Division One League last with the caliber of players they had last season but could not make it. Fortunately, they had MTN FA Cup ticket and will be coming against Wa Suntaa SC in the preliminary round.

Wa United FC have this season added some new players to boost their squad in order to qualify for next season’s National Division One League. Below are the new players.

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Wa Zico Babies FC is a Division Two team based in Wa, the capital of Upper West Region. They performed massively last season and took part in region’s Middle League and would be participating in this year’s MTN FA Cup competition which is slated to commence later this month. The following are the players and technical/managerial addings ahead of the new footballing season in the region.

1.Ahmed Hamammdeen – Yassin Juniors- Defensive Midfielder

2.Abdul Razak Fuseini-
Yassin Juniors- Defensive Midfielder

3.Abdulai Haadi Banbeo- Anokye stars – Attacking Midfielder

4. Fuseini Yenli Roger- Jonjo Palace- Attacking Midfielder

5.Osman Aremeyaw- Tietaa fc- Attacking Midfielder

6. Nafiu Ahmed – Yassin Juniors FC -Attacking Midfielder
7. Issah Aziz – Young Heroes – Defender
8. Razak Zaawii- Kataara FC (Accra )- Goal Keeper
9. Yahaya Akram – Maana FC – Striker

Management board

• Kandeliba Baba Ibrahim – CEO

1. Mohammed Abdul Rahman (Naagoode) – Team Manager
2. Fuseini Adel – Asst Team Manager/ PRO
3. Dimbie Jamaladeen- PRO/ Marketing
4. Faridu Mohammed- Logistics

Technical Team

1. Joseph Nii Quaye ( Mourinho) – Technical Director
2. Aziz Fatchu – Physical Trainer
3. Tahiru Shaibu- Head coach
4. George Mankrom- Asst Coach

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Former Ghana midfielder Agyemang Badu labels Fatawu Issahaku as the new Abedi Pele

Agyemang Badu has been overwhelmed by the youngsters talents and has tipped him to go on to become a great player for the Black Stars.
“He is a wonderful chap, Very confident,” Agyemang Badu told Starr FM.

“I watched his game against Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium and he is an excellent player who has all the qualities. We just need to guide him well and if we do that I think we are getting the new Abedi Pele in Ghana,” added the China-based star.

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After the stipulated 90 minutes and the 30 minutes of extra time, the game between Tema Youth FC and Sky FC ended in a 1:1 draw.

Skyy FC shot into the lead in the 15th minute through Ebenezer Mamatah who headed in a cross from the left and Jeremiah Akorful floated a free-kick into the area of Skyy FC and midfielder Emmanuel Owusu applied his head to it for the equalizer in the added time of the first half.

In the penalty shootouts, substitute Isaac Quagraine of Sky FC lost the third kick of the shootouts, Owusu, who equalized the Tema Youth goal, missed the chance to win the trophy for Tema Youth FC in the fifth kick, and Rechard Gyan of Sky FC levelled it up.

Reginald Lartey missed Tema Youth’s eighth kick when he kicked the ball over the bar and Ernest Owusu placed his neatly at the back of the net for Skyy FC to win it.

FINAL FOUR

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Accra Lions FC 🥉

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The Japanese striker made this known when he paid a courtesy call to Ghana’s Ambassador, H.E Frank Okyere in Tokyo.

Morithita played for Dwarfs in the GPL last and could not score because of lack of playing time. The 26-year old striker will join his colleagues later this month ahead of the 2021/2022 footballing season.

The Cape Coast based club got relegated from the GPL at the end of last season along side Liberty Professionals and Inter Allies.

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Celebrated Sports Journalist Abdulai Suburu, popularly known as’ Kanyiri Lucio’ has called time on his Spell at W FM in the Upper West Regional capital Wa.

The Sports Presenter and Writer worked with his former employers for about two years before deciding to move on from the Radio Station dubbed ‘The Voice of Upper West’.

Kanyiri Suburu Lucio is a Professional Teacher and Author for Ghanafootballnews.com, a leading website for the promotion and Development of Ghanaian Football.

Reasons for his departure is not known as the Former Head of Sports for W FM is yet to disclose why he decided to quit, and also cited no reason in his communique to Management of W FM on his resignation.

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The Media General Sports Journalist announced to the public on her resignation on her Twitter handle. She writes:

“My time with @BerekumChelseaF has come to an end as of August.

The experience allowed me to learn the nuances of domestic football administration. My understanding has been made better.

Grateful to the CEO, Obed Nketiah and every member of the team.

Long live Berekum Chelsea.”

Being a professional footballer is the dream job for many and it’s easy to see why. After all, it offers one the chance to become a millionaire by playing a game they love.

Not only that, but those who excel in the sport are, more often than not, revered and their legacies resonate for years, decades even.

However, it is an incredibly competitive industry, which demands dedication, consistency and sacrifice.

Dedication, Consistency, and Sacrifice, are key words to Footballers, especially, those within our part of the world, Wa Upper West Region, Ghana.

Late 90s and early 2000s were days Footballers in the region were play the game for passion, love and its beauty. Players were eager to devote their everything for the beauty of the game and were not getting the plorific opportunities players of today are getting. They were ready to roam the world anytime they get the chance.

They dedicated and sacrificed their time and everything just to see themselves at the higher level.

Today, in the region, the then players are much different from modern players. So sad to say this, but a big truth. Few among a lot sacrificed much of their time for the game and are consistent as well as pray to reach the pinnacle of their game.

It is imperative for a player to have what will take him travel the world over for the beautiful game.

Also, aspiring footballers must be willing to put in the work and that means applying themselves diligently to their craft, showing up on time to training, sometimes staying longer to hone the weaker parts of their game.

Again, a footballer needs to keep working hard. Once you eventually become a professional footballer, the hard work doesn’t stop. It’s crucial that you do not take your eye off the proverbial ball. Keep working hard, keep looking after your body and enjoy it as much as you can.

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Abu Ushau, the former Wa Dark Horses Sporting Club and Wa Suntaa Sporting Club skipper made a fruitful season in his first top flight football and many clubs were searching for his signature at the end of last season.

The former Berekum Chelsea FC skipper was involved in 32 league appearances for the 2020/2021 GPL campaign and had three(3) MVPs.

From the camp of Accra Heart of Oak, Abu Ushau is the best replacement for Benjamin Afutu ahead of the anticipated 2021/2022 GPL footballing season and CAF Champions League.

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Former Wa AllStars goalkeeper Rashid Seidu has joined premier league side Karela United FC on a free transfer ahead of the new football season

The goalie has joined the club with immediate effect and has began training with the premier league outfit

Rashid Seidu spent last season with relegated premier league side Inter Allies FC where he made 27 appearances in the league keeping 8 clean sheets in the process

He becomes the latest addition to the club’s new signings for the upcoming football league season.

SOURCE: ghanafootball.com

Yesterday, September 29, 2021 at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, where the maiden competition draws took place.

Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies FC were drawn alongside Wadi Degla of Egypt, AS Mandé of Mali and Equatorial Guinea’s Malabo Kings.

The Giants were the champions of the just ended Ghana Women Premier League and were also the champions of the Women FA Cup competition in the 2020/2021 campaign. They also made their name in the history books of African Football by winning the maiden edition of the WAFU ZONE B Tournament played in Ivory Coast.

The Ghanaian giants will begin the campaign against Malabo Kings of Equatorial Guinea on November 5, 2021.

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Wa Yaasin Football have qualified to play in the National Division One League which is set to start from November 11, 2021.

There was a joined table leaders at the end of the Upper West Middle League. Wa Yaasin FC and Wa United FC both had 11 points with different goals at the end of the league. The Ghana Football Association ordered the Regional Football Association of Upper West in a response to a letter from the RFA to have a playoff between Wa Yaasin FC and Wa United FC.

This years middle league was had six(6) participatory teams which include Sombo Freedom Stars, Happy Stars, Kpujinan, Ziko Babies, Wa United FC and Wa Yaasin FC.

The playoff ended with a 1:0 defeat in favor of Wa Yaasin FC.

By: Muhaideen Faiz Brichini (@brichini_99)

The Ghana Football Association is delighted to release the fixtures for the 2021/22 Premier League season. Defending Champions Accra Hearts of Oak will start their title defence at home against Legon Cities at the Accra Sports stadium while Asante Kotoko treks to Dawu to battle Dreams FC at the Theatre of Dreams.

The two teams will meet in the Super Clash on Match Day 7 in Accra and Match Day 24 in Kumasi.

Newly promoted sides Accra Lions and Bibiani Gold Stars will have their first taste of Premier League football at home against Elmina Sharks and Berekum Chelsea respectively while returnees Real Tamale United host Wonder club Accra Great Olympics at the Aliu Mahama stadium.

The Kumasi derby between Asante Kotoko and King Faisal is scheduled for March Day 6 with the Bono derby between Aduana FC and Berekum Chelsea set for Match Day 9.

Match Day 15 will witness the double header between Kumasi and Accra where Hearts of Oak hosts King Faisal while Asante Kotoko clashes with Accra Great Olympics.

The first Ga Mashie derby between Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics will be played on Match Day 16 with the return fixture of Great Olympics hosting their city rivals on Match Day 33.

The Ghana Premier League kicks off on Friday, October 29, 2021 with the first round ending on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The second round of the League will start on February 25 2022 with the Premier League ending on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Dates and Television schedule will be confirmed in the coming days.

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