I have faced some of the toughest challenges running football in Ghana for about 12 years yet writing a tribute for someone who is a father figure to me, a mentor and a teacher proved to be one of the most difficult tests I have encountered in life. Words, even the very best of words, … Read more
Former France and Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol has been mentioned as one of three shortlisted coaches for the vacant Black Stars coaching job. While the committee tasked to find Avram Grant’s replacement has yet to officially unveil their shortlist, that hasn’t stopped the media from speculating. Alongside Monsieur Sagnol is the hugely experienced Cameroon … Read more
The Ghanaian was a global phenomenon in the early 1990s but tragically failed to fulfil his potential. So what became of the man tipped for greatness? ‘The new Pele’. It is a tag that should inspire any young footballer to greatness but over the years it has only served to burden, even curse, those labelled … Read more
African Footballer of the year award 2016, throwback at all the previous winners Before the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 launches on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at all the previous winners. The prize started life as the BBC African Sports Star of the Year award in 1992, when Ghanaian footballer Abedi Pele was … Read more
Before the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 launches on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at all the previous winners. The prize started life as the BBC African Sports Star of the Year award in 1992, when Ghanaian footballer Abedi Pele was the inaugural winner. The format has evolved and now a shortlist of five … Read more