Kwesi Appiah Names First Black Stars Squad

Coach Kwesi Appiah has announced a 30-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia. Seven Ghana-based players have been handed call-ups into the senior national team in Kwesi Appiah’s first major call up since he returned as head coach of the Black Stars. Wa All Stars goalie Richard Ofori, … Read more

Benin Holds Ghana In International Friendly

The local component of the senior national team, the Black Stars began their preparations for the CHAN qualifiers on a disappointing note after they were held at home by their counterparts from Benin. The visitors started the game brightly with some decent chances but could not make them count. Ghana grew into the game with … Read more

Akaminko Returns To Black Stars As Kwesi Appiah Names 30 For Afcon Qualifier

Coach Kwesi Appiah has announced a 30-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia. Seven Ghana-based players have been handed call ups into the senior national team in Kwesi Appiah’s first major call up since he returned as head coach of the Black Stars. Wa All Stars goalie Richard … Read more

Seven Based Local Players Handed Black Stars Call Up

Black Stars coach Coach, Kwesi Appia, has included seven based local players in his 30-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia and the two international friendly matches against USA and Mexico. The players include Wa All Stars goalie Richard Ofori, Kotoko’s Felix Annan and Aduana’s Joseph Addo, Hearts … Read more

Ghana Still Has Quality Goalkeepers

Richard Kingson argues that current home-based goalkeepers are fit for a Black Stars first choice role. The newly-appointed goalkeepers trainer for the national team has working with Felix Annan, Joseph Addo, Razak Abalora and Richard Ofori in the local Black Stars camp. Kingson is expected recommended some for the Black Stars in next month’s 2019 … Read more

List of Nominees and Winners For the 42nd MTN SWAG Awards

Ahead of the 42nd Sports Writers Association of Ghana [SWAG] Awards night to be held on May 27th, Ghanaweb unfolds the full list of nominees and winners for the prestigious event which will be graced by His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo the President of the Republic of Ghana. (1) SPORTS PERSONALITY (i) Emmanuel Tagoe … Read more

Kwesi Appiah’s Appointment Triggers Renewed Hope For Local Players

It is something every advocate of the local game wants to see. A lot more involvement of home based players in the Black Stars. And as newly appointed Black Stars coach begins his new two year stint with the national team, some of the home based players are hoping he will give them greater attention. … Read more

Problems Persist For Kotoko, Mourinho Masterclass

Citi Sports editor Nathan Quao returns with his column and today, he focuses on Asante Kotoko’s problems in Week 12 of the Ghana Premier League, Jose Mourinho’s wonderful number on Antonio Conte and Chelsea in the Premier League, and James Harden’s big show against Russell Westbrook in the NBA Playoffs. More of the same from … Read more

Richard Ofori Confirms Trials With South African Club Ajax Cape Town

WA All Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori has confirmed holding trials with South African Club Ajax Cape Town. The Ghanaian international has returned to the country after a two-week training exercise with the ABSA Premier League side. Ofori who could not travel with the WA All Stars team for their WAFU competition in Senegal was earlier … Read more

Local Players Must Stay Longer In the GPL To Be Eligible For Black Stars Call Up

Communications director of the Ghana Football Association has suggested that the local players stay longer in the Ghana Premier League to earn Black Stars call up. According to the deputy general secretary of the FA, all local players who have been invited to the Black Stars in the past, have all left the country after … Read more

Mamelodi Sundowns Deny Interest In Goalkeeper Richard Ofori

South African side Mamelodi Sundowns have denied reports that they are on the verge of signing Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori. The Wa All Stars shot stopper arrived in Johannesburg on Friday with sources at Wa All Stars telling Ghanasoccernet.com that Ofori has travelled to Pretoria to seal a permanent deal with the giants. The player, … Read more

Mamelodi Sundowns Deny Interest In Ghana Goalkeeper Richard Ofori

According to reports emanating out of Ghana, Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly set to offer Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Ofori a deal at the club. The player, who is currently on the books of Ghanaian Premier League side Wa All-Stars reportedly trained with the Chloorkop-based club. After the conclusion of the African Cup of Nations in Gabon. … Read more

Goalkeeper Ofori To Reportedly Sign Long Term Sundowns Deal

Ofori, 22, is said to be close to joining the Brazilians, who already have keepers Denis Onyango, Wayne Sandilands and Kennedy Mweene on their books Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly set to complete the signing of WA All Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori. The Ghana international has been linked with the Brazilians … Read more

Richard Ofori Leaves For South Africa On Friday To Sign For Mamelodi Sundowns

Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori will leave for South Africa on Friday to sign a permanent deal with giants Mamelodi Sundowns, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. The Ghana Premier League winner with WA All Stars will sign a three-year deal with the Brazilians. The highly-rated glovesman has agreed a deal with the African champions and will put pen-to-paper … Read more

Richard Ofori Leaves For South Africa Ahead of Sundowns Switch

Wa All Stars goalkeeper, Richard Ofori is set to leave Ghana for South Africa to complete his transfer to PSL side Mamelodi Sundowns. The Black Stars goalie earned the move after an outstanding 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League season, helping his club, Wa All Stars to lift a first ever league title. The highly rated shot … Read more

Richard Ofori Plays Down Title Defense, Revels In Liberty Professionals Stalemate

Wa All Stars goalie Richard Ofori has played his side’s defence after despite mustering a run of six games without defeat. The Wa based shot stopper failed to rule out the title ambitions of the Champions but tagged their title defence as too early. The Black Stars shotstopper , who returned to the domestic scene … Read more

Richard Ofori Returns To Wa All Stars After Failing To Seal A Deal In South Africa

Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori has returned to Wa All Stars after spending the last six weeks in South Africa chasing a deal. Ofori, returned to the Ghanaian champions two days ago and is in line for a starting role against Ebusua Dwarfs in mid-week. The agile goalie’s return is a massive boost to coach Enos … Read more

Kingson Tips Ofori As Ghana’s Next Top Goalkeeper

Former Ghana goalkeeper Richard ‘Olele’ Kingson believes Wa All Stars shot-stopper Richard Ofori has the potential to become the Black Stars’ first choice in the future. The 23-year-old was handed his debut game ahead of Razak Brimah and Fatau Dauda during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff against Burkina Faso in Gabon. Although … Read more

Can Hearts End Winless Streak Against Wa All Stars

Hearts of Oak face a daunting task in their chase for a first win of the campaign reigning champions Wa All Stars at the Accra sports stadium on Sunday. This fixture promises to be a fierce one since the last meeting between the two teams at same venue resulted in chaos which led to the … Read more

Black Stars Goalie Looks Set To Land South Africa Move

Goalkeeper Richard Ofori could be set for a move to Cape Town City, according to reports in South Africa. Ofori, who was part of the Black Stars squad at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and featured in third and fourth game against Burkina Faso is itching closer to a move abroad after guiding … Read more