Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez was impressed with Christian Atsu's performance in their 6-0 win over Preston North End in the League Cup on Tuesday night. The Magpies took the lead when Mitrovic headed home from close range on 19 minutes. Mohamed Diame made it 2-0 before half time, before Matt Ritchie, Mitrovic, Diame and Perez all found the net to seal a 6-0 victory and a spot in the quarter finals of the competition. Benitez felt Ghana winger Atsu played an influential role
Bechem United have signed left back Michael Ansah on a four year deal deal from Proud United, GHANASoccernet.com understands. Ansah, 21, returned from injury to make seven appearances for the Takoradi-based side in the Division One League. He suffered the injury during a friendly against Medeama before the start of the season....
When you spend time with Medeama midfield star Kwesi Donsu, it doesnt take long to understand why he idolises Cristiano Ronaldo. The self consciousness is deep. He says Me, Kwesi Donsu about a million times after every sentence, has great belief in himself, and has no doubt he is destined for the top. The self-belief is not the only lesson Donsu has picked from his Portuguese idol. He is superb at free-kicks. And his numbers from last season suggests maybe he is even better at it than the CR7.
Ghana Premier League side West Africa Football Academy have raided Techiman City for their highly rated goalkeeper Richmond Ayi. The deal was agreed on Wednesday morning after a crunch meeting between officials of the Techiman based club and the Sogakope based club. Reports in the media had linked the young goalkeeper to moves to Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak. Relegated Techiman City started last season on fire and faded dramatically but Richmond Ayi was one of the players to have boosted
Ghana winger Christian Atsu is gradually rediscovering his form with Newcastle United and has been marked as one of the players who have had a remarkable impact since joining Rafael Benitez s team Atsu has been a nomadic player since joining Chelsea with moves to Malaga, Everton and Bournemouth all failing to meet expected outcome. But after playing in the last eight games for Newcastle, Atsu has created a chance every 33 minutes. Christian Atsu Verdict: Hit Cost: Loan From: Chelsea
Ghana international Kevin Prince Boatengs acrobatic goal against Villarreal was voted the best goal of the weekend. The German born Ghana international has rediscovered his verve and goal scoring boots this season and has already put four in the net. The former AC Milan has said on countless occasions that he is a new man now and that is beginning to show on the pitch. Boateng received a flashy back pass from his team mate and as it has been throughout his career acrobatically flashed the
Former New Edubiase midfielder Aseidu Attobrah has denied reports that he is close to joining Hearts of Oak after a failed move in Belgium. The former Edubiase trickster has returned to Ghana after a failed move with Kortrijk in the Belgian second tier. But has denied he is close to joining Hearts of Oak who have shown interest in picking him up. I am not close to joining Hearts. They contacted me and I told them my worth but they havent gotten back to me. I am not in a rush at all because
Bechem United stalwart defender Richard Baffour has left the club after refusing to sign a new deal, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The centre back has spent three seasons with the Hunters since joining them. He was down the pecking order at the club after losing his position to former Liberty Professionals captain Alfred Nelson. Baffour scored in the MTN FA Cup semi-final win against Wa Rockets FC in which Bechem United were the eventual winners. By Nuhu Adams...
Former Liberty Professionals midfielder Aziz Tetteh wants to help Lech Poznan win the Polish League and get back to playing in the UEFA Champions League. The energetic midfielder has played in every league game this season and was named in the team of the month for September. Its been a very difficult run so far but we are still in it and that is the most important thing, Tetteh said I have to continue playing like I have and the aim is obviously to win the championship and get back to playing
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold has revealed Andre Ayew could make a cameo against Chelsea tonight in the League Cup tie at the Olympic Stadium. The 26-year-old is available for selection after returning from a thigh injury he picked up-coincidentally against the Blues- during their season opener at Stamford Bridge in August. He was not selected for the weekend's 1-0 win over Sunderland despite having full scale training with the side. West Ham fans have taken to Twitter to ask
Back-to-form Christian Atsu says he has changed his approach and attitude after failed loan stints at Everton, Bournemouth and Malaga. The Ghana international is on another loan move at Newcastle United where he has now featured in five successive Championship fixtures and scored one goal- a wonder strike at Rotherham. Injuries restricted Atsu's impact during previous loans and needed to re-invent himself to get to the big time. ''At Bournemouth, I had a lot of injuries that
Former Asante Kotoko youth team player Owusu-Ansah Kontor is emerging as a shinning light in the Greek Super League with AEL Larissa. Kontor has featured in all six league matches so far including his man of the match performance against champions Olympiakos. The 23-year-old left back was named in the Greece Super League team of the week twice in three match days. Kontor joined Serbian side Metalac Gornji Milanovac in 2011 from Kotoko. A short stint with Novi Pazar in the winter followed
West Ham players staged a rebellion when current Ghana coach Avram Grant was crudely sacked as the manager of the English side, a former defender of the Hammers has revealed. The Israeli was sacked by the club's then CEO Karren Brady in the tunnel at final whistle of West Ham's 3-2 loss at Wigan in 2011 - the result which sent the club to relegation from the Premier League. Danny Gabbidon has now revealed that to rub salt into Avram's relegation injury, the current Ghana coach wastold
Sports presenter Patrick Osei- Agyemang and his media outfitMultimedia Group Limited will appear before an Accra Fast Track court on Monday over a gargantuan $2m defamation lawsuit brought by Ghana FA president and FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi. Agyemang, popularly called Countryman Songo, and his media company have been hauled before the law courts as hearing on the long-standing case starts on Monday. Nyantakyi is cutting short a football-related trip abroad to give evidence on Monday
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