Both Ghana internationals Jeffrey Schlupp and Daniel Amartey earned starting roles in Leicester City's UEFA Champions League clash with FC Copenhagen on Wednesday night. The Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri restored Amartey to his starting line up in midfield while Schlupp earned just his second start of the season in all competitions. Schlupp was replaced in the 71st minute but Amartey played the entire duration as the two sides shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw at the Telia Parken. Amartey
Belgium international of Ghanaian descent Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe stole the show with a stunning strike for Legia Warsaw in their 3-3 home draw with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Wednesday night. The 27-year-old midfielder danced his way through the Madrid defence, beating Fabio Coentrao and Nacho in the process before angling home a deadly effort in the 35th minute to reduce the deficit for his side. The former Norwich City star was impressive for the period he lasted in the game which
Ghana international attacker Ebenezer Assifuah was among the scorers for FC Sion who humiliated FC Schaffhausen 5-2 in the Swiss Cup on Wednesday. The 23-year-old scored in the 102nd minute of extra-time to restore parity for the visitors after the lower-tier side had taken a 2-1 lead. Sion went ahead to claim a massive win to progress to the quarter-finals of the competition....
German-born Ghanaian teenager Gabriel Kyeremateng played the first 45 minutes for Borussia Dortmund U19 in their 1-0 home loss against Sporting CP U19 side in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday evening. The 17-year-old was replaced at the interval after seemingly running out of gas. Kyeremateng was born to Ghanaian parents in the European country and holds a German passport. He has featured in four games in the competition for the Germans and scored the equaliser in the reverse fixture last
Ghanaian youth defender Gideon Mensah excelled in defence for Red Bull Salzburg's U19 side who demolished Kazakhstan side Kairat 8-1 in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday evening. The 18-year-old starred in defence for the Austrians who mauled their opponents by scoring 6 goals in the second-half at the Red Bull Arena. Mensah, a former player in the Ghana Premier League for WAFA, recently returned from injury and joined the U19 squad to improve his match fitness....
Malik Akowuah's proposed move to Hearts of Oak is 'inconclusive but close', GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm. The Phobians will have to wait till Friday to know if the Yellow and Mauves have accepted their offer for the hugely talented enforcer. Hearts officials have held advanced talks with Medeama president Moses Armah but the deal has not been concretized, insiders have told Ghana's leading football website, GHANAsoccernet.com State-owned Graphic Sports reported
Highly-respected Ghanaian journalist Henry Asante Twum speaks extensively to Egypt's ambassador to Ghana Mohammed Heider ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between the two African giants in Alexandria on November 13. Ghana and Egypt will renew their long standing rivalry this month in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria. The two teams are fighting for the single ticket in a Group that also comprise Uganda and Congo.The Black Stars drew blank against
Bechem United could hand out-of-favour Kotoko midfielder Michael Akuffu a career lifeline ahead of the new season. According to reports, the Hunters are seeking to sign the experienced defender ahead of a busy schedule next season. Akuffu is deemed to surplus to requirement at Kotoko and has been told to look elsewhere. The 30-year-old is reported to have been hurt by decision of the Porcupine Warriors but could be handed a career lifeline by United. He could reunite with former Kotoko
Highly-rated Ghanaian midfielder Richard Donkoh has secured promotion to the SwedishSuperettan with Osters FC as they recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Prespa Birlik. The budding Ghanaian, who has been a consistent performer for the lower division side, lasted 83 minutesas they coasted to the narrow win which secured the side's qualification to the Swedish second-tier. It's a massive feat for the 20-year-old, who has continuously weaved magic for Osters since he joined from BK Hacken.
Egypt Ambassadorto GhanaMohammed Heider has vowed his country will edge Ghana in their highly anticipated 2018 World Cup qualifier on November 13. The diplomat believes it's time for the seven-time African champions to qualify to the global showpiece at the expense of the West Africans. The Pharaohs missed out on qualification to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014 after losing 7-2 on aggregate to the Black Stars. And the Egyptian ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Mohammed Heider, says
Chairman of Afro Arab Group of Companies Alhaji Abdul Salam Amadu has called on the Minister of Youth and Sports Honourable Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye and the leadership of the Ghana Football Association to smoke the peace pipe to ensure Ghana secures qualification to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. According to him, Ghanaians can't afford to watch the World Cup without their most adored Black Stars simply because of the grudge between the two bodies. "Ghanaians can't afford to miss
Ghana are nervously waiting to discover the extent of injury suffered by captain Asamoah Gyan during a training session at Al Ahli that could force him out of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt on November 13. Gyan, 30, picked up the latest setback during a training session on Tuesday and missed the Al Ahli 6-0 win over Hatta in the UAE League on Wednesday. The iconic Ghana captain is set to undergo further test, amid fears he is set for another spell on the sidelines. The former
Ghana Football Association vice president George Afriyie says it is impossible to recall suspended Kevin-Prince Boateng to the Black Stars. Boateng was banished from Ghana's camp at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil for insulting head coach Kwesi Appiah. But in a recent interview with CCTV Africa, the in-form Las Palmas midfielder claimed he did nothing wrong and was unjustly persecuted. However, Boateng says he will jump at the opportunity to rejoin the Black Stars after clear-the-air
A Ghanaian witch doctor has claimed Manchester United will continue to wobble until manager Jose Mourinho apologises to former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro. Dr Carneiro and Mourinho clashed during an English Premier League game between Chelsea and Swansea City last year over an explosive sexism row. Mourinho has since struggled to turn things around since he switched to Manchester United this season. The Red Devils have been far from convincing this term with their 0-0 stalemate against
National Chapters Committee Chairman of Hearts of Oak Barima Atuahene claims GOIL wants to withdraw their sponsorship with the club. The board member claims the country's leading oil marketing firm are unhappy with the club's inability to pay salaries of players. Players are owed three months salaries and that has delayed their pre season training. ''The sponsorship is to pay the salaries of Accra Hearts of Oak players. Ask why they have gone for the money but the salaries
The Egyptian FA insist there will no special security measures despite mounting reports suggesting ultra fans are plotting to attack Ghana's Israeli coach Avram Grant ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between the two African giants on November 13. Circling media reports claimed this weeka group of vicious fans were planning to attackthe former Chelsea manager who is an Israeli. According to sources in the North African country, the Egyptian football regulatory body has received hateful
Kotoko are hoping to pull off a massive transfer coup by signingIvorian towering defender Robin Gnagne ahead of the new season. The Porcupine Warriors are looking for steel at the back and have identified the Ivorian as their number one target this season. The future ofGnagne at Hearts is unclear with reports of contractual disagreementshis long-term future at the club. Hearts have insisted the contract of the strong centre-back has not run out and has reported him to the Ghana FA for going
Ghana winger Christian Atsu wants to score more goals for English Championship leaders Newcastle United. Atsu, 24, has scored once in two starts for the Magpies with several substitute appearances. And the Ghana international, who hit the woodwork twice during the 6-0 demolition of Preston North End in the EFL Cup, wants to score more. I want to score goals, said the 24-year-old. I want to help the team in any way. I just want to be a better player in each and every aspect. I cant continue
Hearts are set to complete the signing of in-demand Ebusua Dwarfs striker Bright Lukeman. According to multiple sources, the Phobians have renewed their interest in the attacker who scored six goals for the Mysterious side last season. The striker has reportedly agreed personal terms with the club and will sign pending the passing of a mandatory medical. The Club have already completed deals with Ivorian defender Ousmane Doumbia as well as Henry Lamptey from division one side Danbort
Former deputy coach of Nigeria Super Eagles Jean-Francois Loscuito wants to become the next coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. Loscuito was an assistant coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria under Sunday Oliseh who was the chief coach before resigning in February 2016. The Belgian who recently took the Nigerian Football Federation to FIFA's Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) claiming hes been owed five months salaries and outstanding match bonuses
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