Tanzanian giants Azam FC have parted ways with Ghanaian goalkeeper Abdulai Iddrisu in what is described as lack of playing time with months left in his remaining contract in Chamazi.
Angola manager Pedro Gonçalves has called for a fair game when his side plays Ghana in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Nsoatreman FC striker, Stephen Diyou, says his side will not be complacent ahead of their game against Chadian club Elect Sport in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup next month.
French international of Cameroonian descent, Aurelien Tchouameni, has opened up on his trip to Senegal, fresh after France were dumped out of the 2024 European (Euros) Championship.
Black Leopards coach Maxwell Konadu has revealed that Pitso Mosimane, one of the most successful coaches in Africa, is his role model as he takes a lot of inspiration from him.
Black Leopards’ new coach, Maxwell Konadu, is determined to use his extensive experience to guide the team back to the Premiership. The 51-year-old Ghanaian signed a three-year contract with Leopards two weeks ago, following a successful period at Nsoatreman, where he led the team to their first Ghana FA Cup victory and achieved a fourth-place finish in the Ghanaian Premiership.
Konadu’s appointment offers fresh hope for Leopards, who have struggled to regain their top-flight status since their relegation in the 2019/20 season. His coaching career is marked by significant achievements at both club and international levels, which the Leopards' management hopes will drive a successful promotion campaign.
Reflecting on his new role, Konadu said, “I know about Black Leopards from when they were still in the Premiership, and now that they are in Division One, they need to fight back. I am well-experienced on the continent... I’ve been in the World Cups, Afcons, CHANs... I’ve been everywhere. I want to see if all this experience will help me push Black Leopards to the highest level,” as quoted by SowetanLive.
Konadu highlighted his past accomplishments, noting, “In 2014, Kwesi Appiah was the head coach, and I was his assistant. We qualified Black Stars for the World Cup in Brazil.” He also recounted his interim role as head coach of the national team, where he led Ghana to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). “After that, Appiah left, and I was asked to coach the national team on an interim basis and I qualified the team for Afcon 2015. That’s when Avram Grant came in, and we went to the final of the AFCON and got beaten by Ivory Coast on penalties,” Konadu said. He also mentioned winning the Ghana Premiership with Asante Kotoko in the 2011/12 season.
Konadu's rich background and proven track record are expected to be key assets as he seeks to elevate Black Leopards to the Premiership.
Black Leopards' new Ghanaian coach, Maxwell Konadu, has revealed that he draws significant inspiration from Pitso Mosimane, one of Africa’s most successful football coaches.
Konadu, who recently signed a three-year contract with Black Leopards after a successful tenure at Nsoatreman, expressed his admiration for Mosimane, the South African coaching legend known for his remarkable achievements in football. “I respect Pitso so much, and he’s been my role model for some time. I chat with him sometimes...I’ve been following him a lot,” Konadu said in an interview with SowetanLive.
Mosimane's illustrious career includes 19 major trophies. His achievements with SuperSport United include the Coca-Cola Cup and the SAA Top 8 trophy. At Mamelodi Sundowns, he secured 5 league titles, 2 Telkom Knockout Cups, 2 Nedbank Cups, the 2016 CAF Champions League, and the CAF Super Cup. During his time with Al Ahly, he won 2 CAF Champions League titles, the Egyptian Cup, and 2 CAF Super Cups. Most recently, he captured the Saudi Arabian First Division title with Al Ahli, becoming the only South African coach to win a major trophy outside Africa.
Konadu's appointment as Black Leopards' coach is seen as a new beginning for the team, which has been striving to regain their top-flight status since their relegation in the 2019/20 season.
The Minister of Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif believes the Black Stars are good enough to top their group in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
FC Samartex 1996, the reigning champions of the Ghana Premier League, have been paired against Victoria United FC from Cameroon in the preliminary round of the 2024-25 CAF Champions League.
This draw marks Samartex's first appearance in the prestigious tournament, following their remarkable league triumph.
The draw took place on July 11, 2024, at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
Samartex has selected the Accra Sports Stadium as their home ground for the competition.
The preliminary round matches are set for August, with the winner advancing to face either ASGNN of Niger or Morocco's Raja Club Athletic in the second round in September.
Eager to make a notable debut in the Champions League, Samartex sees this draw as an exciting opportunity to display their prowess against a formidable Cameroonian side.
Their goal is to achieve a favorable result in the first leg before traveling to Cameroon for the second leg.
Dreams FC star man, Sylvester Simba has urged Nsoatreman FC to move to other countries and play more international friendly matches to strengthen their team in making a statement in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.
Ghana FA Cup champions Nsoatreman FC have been drawn against Chadian side TP Elect Sport in the first preliminary round of the 2024/25 CAF Confederations Cup.
Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex 1996 and FA Cup holders Nsoatreman FC will know its opponents for the CAF Champions League 2024-25 and the CAF Confederation Cup 2024-25 in Thursday's draw at the Headquarters of CAF in Cairo.
