Chelsea’s Ghanaian born midfielder Michael Essien has such a huge support in Ghana that whenever his team wins and especially when he scored a goal, it becomes more or less a national celebration. Surprisingly, however the two goals he scored on Saturday to help Chelsea beat Wolverhampton 4-0 has generated an intense debate about his commitment to his country following his refusal to play for Ghana against Angola last Tuesday. more »

There is a gradual but perhaps unnoticeable crisis in the camp of the Black Stars, Ghana’s senior national football team which not checked, might spell doom for the nation in the upcoming African Cup of Nations in Angola and the World Cup in South Afr… more »

You may love or hate Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United but he has such impeccable credentials in international football that you cannot ignore him. His long uninterrupted sojourn at Old Trafford since1986 has won him a lot of friends and enemies worldwide. more »

There is no doubt that Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal are in top form. Their free flowing eye pleasing game is backed by goals and on this form they stand the chance of breaking Manchester United’s domination of the English Premiership. more »

On behalf of football lovers around the continent of Africa I would like to pay tribute to the memory of Robert Mensah of Kumasi Asante Kotoko fame, one of the greatest goalkeepers Ghana has produced who died on Nov 2 1971. more »

I must say I really admire the way the English football system takes to task officials who make remarks that are deemed to sully the good name of the sport. Currently, my favourite manager Sir Alex Ferguson is on the carpet for describing Referee Alan Wiley as unfit to have handled the Manchester United – Sunderland match at Old Trafford that ended in a pulsating 2-2 draw. more »

I am writing this piece in my capacity as an ardent supporter of Manchester United. From what I saw in United’s last league match against Blackburn at Old Trafford, they would really need a top marksman if they hope to retain the trophy. more »