Ibrahim Salifu, whose Hearts of Oak contract is set to expire by the close of today, June 30, has popped up on the radar of Kosovan topflight club FC Drita, according to reports.
Beyond his achievements at the club level, the 18-year-old playmaker Issah made a significant impact with the Black Satellites, helping secure a gold medal at the African Games in Accra earlier this year.
His exceptional performances have established him as one of Ghana’s most promising young talents.
Issah’s impressive displays have attracted the attention of several leading European clubs. Premier League teams Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United have reportedly expressed interest in his services. In addition, Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon have recognized his potential and skillset, signaling their intent to explore opportunities to bring him on board.
As he continues to excel on the international stage, Issah’s future looks bright with top European clubs keenly monitoring his progress.
Samuel Anim Addo, a former member of the Ghana Football Association's Executive Committee, is confident that Nsoatreman FC can match or even surpass Dreams FC’s success in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Nsoatreman FC will represent Ghana in the CAF Confederation Cup after winning the MTN FA Cup for the first time by defeating Bofoakwa Tano in the final. Anim Addo believes the club has the potential to achieve significant success on the continental stage, drawing inspiration from Dreams FC’s impressive performance in their debut season in the competition.
“Dreams FC have shown the way, Nsoatreman can follow,” Anim Addo said on Citi TV’s *Football Made in Ghana* Show. “Nsoatreman can easily follow, all they need is to consult and they have already said it. Their manager [Eric Alagidede] said it, so they’ll definitely consult.”
Anim Addo also expressed confidence in coach Maxwell Konadu’s ability to lead Nsoatreman FC in the continental tournament. “Maxwell Konadu has been at the World Cup, he’s been at the African Cup, so he has seen it all,” he remarked.
He continued, “Eric has also spoken about the administrative side, the management side, what they have to do. So it is up to them to stick to their words and get some ideas from Dreams, what they did and did not do.”
According to Anim Addo, Nsoatreman FC has a strong foundation for success. “Nsoatreman have got a very good team, they have to get players who have played in Africa, like Dreams FC did with John Antwi,” he advised. “All they need is to get some good players and they will be fine in Africa. For the games to be played at home, they’ll have to look at proximity and work on that.”
With these steps, Anim Addo believes Nsoatreman FC can achieve great things in their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
Ghanaian new sensation Ibrahim Osman has revealed that he opted for Brighton and Hove Albion as his next destination based on his development as a young footballer.
Asante Kotoko midfielder Baba Yahaya anticipates a challenging match against Hearts of Oak in the upcoming Democracy Cup. The Porcupine Warriors will face off against the Phobians next month in this inaugural event organized by Parliament.
In an interview, Baba Yahaya acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming game, noting that Hearts of Oak will be eager for revenge following their back-to-back defeats to Kotoko in the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.
"We have beaten them twice already, and they will undoubtedly come with a wounded lion's mentality, determined to prevent a third defeat," Baba Yahaya told Peace FM in an interview monitored by Footballghana.
Yahaya emphasized that Kotoko will prepare thoroughly for the match, expecting a fierce contest from their rivals.
The Democracy Cup match between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak is scheduled for Friday, July 5, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Black Satellites of Ghana have touched down safely in France for a three-week training tour as preparations for the upcoming 2024 WAFU Zone B U-20 Cup of Nations.
