There were no overhauls as predicted after the last campaign as the off-season witnessed very few changes for the majority of Premier League clubs.

World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana lead 42 hopefuls as the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifying campaign starts.

The Black Stars insist they can cope with the demands of playing on an artificial pitch in Swaziland after their days of training in Johannesburg.

Ghana received a massive boost on Friday when duo Asamoah Gyan and Richard Kingson joined the Black Stars ahead of their 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Swaziland.

There is confusion in Ghana over the existence of an agency which profited from the Glo sponsorship for the Premier League.

Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem have confirmed that they have signed Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston. The midfielder joined the club on a free transfer but the terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Ghana international Richard Kingson says he is determined to prove himself in the Premier League after signing for Blackpool.

John Evans Atta Mills has sought permission from Fifa boss Sepp Blatter to set up a presidential commission of enquiry to investigate how the Ghana Football Association uses funds given it by government.

Ghana start their qualifier for the 2012 African Cup of Nations this weekend in Swaziland knowing that they are the favourites to clinch the top spot to qualify for the tournament in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac understands Michael Essien’s decision to take a temporary break and expects him to bounce back next year.

World Football Governing Body FIFA has promised massive support for the development of sports with special attention to football in particular in Ghana.

Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says he expects a difficult match against Swaziland in the 2012 Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday.