Abedi Pele believes the early elimination of Nania FC from the FA Cup competition will hand his side the needed boost in their upcoming assignments. The second-tier side won the FA Cup last July but were shocked at home by Great Olympics last month during the preliminary round ties. Nania FC’s inability to defend the trophy has raised questions about their credibility ahead of playing in Africa this... 

Chelsea ace Michael Essien has tipped the Black Stars as huge favourites to win the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations which begins on 21 January.    Michael Essien The 29-year-old believes the Black Stars’ mix of veterans and new blood, a combination which saw them almost bag a place in the 2010 World Cup semi-finals could well give them the edge. “The Ghanaian team is full of experienced tournament... 

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) and the sports ministry have resolved a damaging dispute that threatened the country’s preparations for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations. Traore is now expected to sign a new Teranga Lions deal imminently The FSF had broken off all contact with the ministry in a row over national team coach Amara Traore’s new contract. As a result the publication... 

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, is looking to bring in a world class player in the January transfer window that will send a clear message to their Premier League title rivals. Harry Redknapp: Hunting for a mega signing Tottenham, who have won seven of their last nine games, can cut the gap to leaders Manchester City to four points if they win their two games in hand, starting on Tuesday... 

A 5-0 victory over ten-man Wigan enabled Manchester United to draw level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City on Boxing Day, as Roberto Mancini’s men were held to a 0-0 draw against West Brom on a day that saw Fulham strike a major blow to Chelsea’s title ambitions. Dimitar Berbatov's third and Manchester United's fifth came from the penalty spot At Old Trafford,... 

Chelsea manager, Andre Villas-Boas, has all but conceded that the Premier League title is beyond reach following Monday’s 1-1 draw against Fulham at Stamford Bridge. Andre Villas-Boas has all but conceded that the Premier League title is beyond reach following Monday's 1-1 draw against Fulham at Stamford Bridge After initially gaining ground on leaders Manchester City with a series of good... 

Richard Kingson wants a personal explanation for why he was dropped from Ghana’s squad for the 2012 Africa Nations Cup in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.    Richard Kingson The former Blackpool goalkeeper has been a prominent member of the Black Stars at every major football competition in the last five years but was axed because he has been clubless since the end of last season according to Ghana... 

Former Asante Kotoko striker Alex Asamoah is on his way to rejoining AshantiGold, the club has announced. Alex Asamoah could re-join his former club AshantiGold AshGold have been locked in talks to re-sign their former striker to arrest the goal crisis that has hit the miners this season. The Obuasi-based side scored just 10 goals in 12 games and occupies the 12th position with 14 points. Club Chief... 

New Edubiase United FC have put all transfer talks relating to the league’s leading scorer, Emmanuel Baffour, on hold. Emmanuel Baffour has been told to fight for a place in the final Nations Cup squad This is to allow the 22-year-old concentrate on making the grade for a place in the 23-man squad for the Nations Cup finals next month in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Local giants, AshantiGold and... 

Santos have scotched reports that European and World champions Barcelona have negotiated the first option on 19-year-old star striker Neymar. Neymar after scoring a fine goal at the Club World Cup this month A reports in AS stated a €10 million deal was in place which would give Barca the right to conclude a transfer for Neymar before 2014, with the Spanish club entitled to a compensation payment...