Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed his lingering frustration over a controversial coaching decision during the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations final against Egypt. Despite being a key player throughout the tournament, Gyan, now 38, revealed he was surprisingly pulled from the game just two minutes after Egypt took the lead. “It pained me because I predicted I would score,” Asamoah Gyan said in a recent interview. “But when they scored and were celebrating, I saw the No. 3 on the substitution board. It’s one of the weirdest substitutions I’ve ever seen.” The substitution, which saw Domi ..read more

Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan recently opened up about the defining moment of his career: the missed penalty against Uruguay in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final. Despite a career filled with passion and goals, Gyan acknowledges this miss as his “biggest regret.” “I live in my dream and everyone sees the passion I play football with. That penalty miss was my biggest regret. That’s the only negativity that can be associated with me.” Asamoah Gyan told Onua TV The penalty was awarded after Luis Suarez’s controversial handball on the line, which resulted in his sending off. With the chance ..read more

Ghanaian forward Joseph Paintsil has set his sights on the coveted 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. “It’s something that every player would love to achieve,” Joseph  Paintsil said, acknowledging the prestigious nature of the award. However, Paintsil emphasizes team success as the ultimate priority. “Whatever happens with MVP, goals and assists and everything, first it’s the team,” he stated. He recognizes the interconnectedness of individual and team achievements, believing that a thriving team paves the way for individual recognition. The 2024 signing from ..read more

As it implements its Women’s Football Strategy, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo as the Head Coach of the female U23 national team. This decision highlights the GFA’s dedication to nurturing talent and fostering opportunities for advancement within Ghanaian Women’s Football. Tagoe-Quarcoo brings great knowhow to her new role, having previously led the Black Queens to victory in the WAFU Zone B Women’s championship in 2018. Her coaching career is complemented by her extensive playing background and her possession of a CAF License A Coaching certificate. Fur ..read more

Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini continued his hot streak, scoring a goal to lead Randers FC to a crucial victory over Vejle Boldklub in the Danish Superliga relegation round. The 21-year-old doubled Randers’ lead in the 57th minute after Daniel Høegh opened the scoring in the 18th minute with an assist from another Ghanaian, Ernest Agyiri. Vejle Boldklub, featuring Ghanaian midfielder Ebenezer Ofori, responded with a goal from German Onugha in the 66th minute, but it proved to be a consolation as Randers secured all three points. This win strengthens Randers FC’s grip on the top spot of the ..read more

Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Sadiq emerged as the hero for AZ Alkmaar, scoring a goal and contributing an assist in their thrilling 3-2 comeback win over RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Eredivisie. AZ Alkmaar found themselves trailing by two goals at halftime after David Min’s double strike for RKC Waalwijk. However, the introduction of Ibrahim Sadiq in the 62nd minute, replacing Dave Kwakman, completely transformed the game.  Just four minutes after coming on, Sadiq provided a crucial assist for Yukinari Sugawara to pull one back for AZ. The Right To Dream graduate wasn’t done there. He showcased ..read more

Ghanaian defender Abdul Mumin put in a solid performance for Rayo Vallecano as they secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Getafe in La Liga on Saturday. The 25-year-old centre-back started the match and played the entire 90 minutes, showcasing his defensive prowess throughout. Despite receiving a yellow card in the 80th minute, his overall performance earned him a commendable rating of 7.0. The draw leaves Rayo Vallecano in 16th place on the La Liga table with 31 points after 31 games played. While they dominated the match against Getafe, they were unable to convert their chances, resulting i ..read more

Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has spoken out about the strong bond within the LA Galaxy squad, crediting it for their early season success. “We have a great chemistry,” Joseph Paintsil told The Athletic. “Both wingers have goals, Riqui Puig is scoring and assisting, Dejan Joveljic is also scoring, so it’s something that is really dangerous.” Paintsil, who joined the Galaxy from Belgian side Genk in January, has himself contributed two goals and two assists in his first seven MLS appearances. The former Tema Youth player believes the team’s attacking style can trouble many opponents if they m ..read more

Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey is set to miss Brighton’s Premier League match against Burnley on April 13 due to injury. This news adds to the mounting pressure on manager Roberto De Zerbi, who is already dealing with a significant injury crisis. De Zerbi confirmed Lamptey’s absence stating, “The situation is tough as we have eight injured players.”   This list includes Ferguson, Webster, Lamptey, Milner, Gilmour, March, Mitoma and Hinshelwood. This means Brighton will be fielding a similar squad to the one that fell short against Arsenal last week. Lamptey’s injury comes as a blow ..read more

Former Black Stars player Mohammed Polo has described the current black stars coach, Otto Addo as a latter-day saint”, believing a coach could have been selected from a retired player list that won Ghana its 4 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophies. The 1975 Ghana Football Association Footballer of the Year was part of the retired footballers honoured at an event organized by Footy Legends Gh at the Mantse Agbonaa Park in James Town. In an interview with Citi Sports after the event, Polo, popularly called “the dribbling magician” indicated that he felt sad that players from the 1970s and 1980 ..read more