Ghanaian defender Adam Kasim Nuhu was sent off while in action for Young Boys Bern in their 3-1 famous win over FC Basel in the Swiss Super League on Saturday. The 21-year-old center-back was marched off the pitch in the 45th minute following a crunchy tackle on a Basel midfielder. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Young Boys went ahead to win the game before their fans at the STADE DE SUISSE Wankdorf Bern. This means Nuhu will miss the trip to FC Thun and the home test against FC Sion.
Ghana defender Joseph Attamah made his full debut for Istanbul in their 2-2 draw with Antalyaspor in the Turkish top-flight league on Saturday. The 22-year-old impressed on his debut when he came off the bench to play last weekend and he was rewarded with a place as he excelled in their on his full debut. Istanbul landed the former Tema Youth and Ghana U20 defender from Adana Demirspor before the start of the season. However he was limited to bench appearances before last weekend when he
Dutch-born Ghanaian youth forward Felicia Ofori Lovette scored one of the consolation goals for Sparta Rotterdam B when they lost 4-3 against Spakenburg in the Dutch third-tier league on Saturday. The 21-year-old scored on the 54th minute to put his side into a 3-2 lead but they surrendered their lead to lose the game. Ofori was born to Ghanaian parents in the Dutch town of Den Haag and has been impressive for the second string side. He has scored 6 goals in 16 games for so far this season.
Ex-Dutch youth midfielder Jeffrey Sarpong scored to help Veria nick a point from their game with Panaitolikos in the Greek Super League on Saturday. The 28-year-old former Ajax levelled the scoring for Veria in the 30th minute after Makos Grigorios had scored first for the visitors at the Stadio Verias. He headed home from a cross to cancel the visitors lead. Sarpong was handed a starting role by Veria manager alongside Ghanaian starlet Michael Asigba and he justified his place by scoring
Nigeria beat Cameroon in front of a capacity 40,000 crowd in Yaounde to claim the 2016 African Women's Cup of Nations. Desire Oparanozie struck late to ensure the Falcons retained the trophy they won in Namibia two years ago. The Super Falcons have dominated this competition, winning all but two of the ten editions played so far. In a repeat of the 2014 final, Cameroon finished as runners-up again despite enjoying massive home support. Oparanozie, who also scored Nigerias winner
French-born Ghanaian forward Grejohn Kyei scored a brace to power Stade de Reims to a 7-0 victory over non-league side Villeneuve-d'Ascq in the Coupe de France on Saturday. Kyei, 21, steered Reims into the lead with a fine finish in the 26th minute before he netted the 5th goal and his personal second on the 67th minute mark. Reims, who are playing in the Ligue 2 after suffering relegation from the Ligue 1 last season, managed a convincing win to progress to the next round of the competition.
Ghana international striker Abdul Majeed Waris scored in his third straight game to earn a point for Lorient as they drew 2-2 with Angers on Saturday. The 25-year-old scored in the 66th minute to ensure his side clinch a point at the Stade Jean-Bouin. Lorient, who are afoot the Ligue 1 table, needed to fight from behind to draw at Angers and maintain their unbeaten run in three games. The former BK Hacken striker had assisted Sylvain Marveaux to score the opener for Lorient in the 23rd minute
Injured Ghana midfielder Rabiu Mohammed is hoping that the agony of missing out of action through injury will end in January next year. The former Evian midfielder is yet to kick a ball this season due to a terrible knee injury that has forced him out and slowed his development. The Anzhi Makhachkala man was hoping for a return before the end of the year but complications means he will have to be patient and return next year full blown for both club and country. I am getting better by the
Ghanaian teenager Yeboah Amankwah has ditched Manchester United to sign for rivals City despite undergoing trial with the Red Devils. Amankwah, raised in South London, joined United on trial in October and featured for the club's Under-16s but has switched to City. The 16-year-old defender emerged from the Kinetic Foundation in the capital and had impressed for United after excelling with the squad which won the Premier League international's Football for Freedom trophy in October.
French-born Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah has posted a picture of himself expressing thanks to Anderlecht for their support during his surgery. The 23-year-old is undergoing rehabilitation phase after leg operation. The defender, via a small video published on twitter, thanked the supporters for their support. Watch the Twitter video below. a progresse tape par tape #OnLacheRien #DA12 @rscanderlecht pic.twitter.com/A4wKwB10ib Dennis Appiah (@denisao31) December 3, 2016...
Scottish Premiership giants Heart of Midlothian have launched a bid to sign Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Johnathan Opoku Agyemang, according to reports in the Dutch Scottish media. The Jambos are on the market for a new striker and have identified the 26-year-old who has proven his consistency upfront. Opoku has netted six (6) times for Venlo in the ongoing season and has impressed Heart scouts. The striker is out of contract with Venlo at the end of the season and Heart and other English
Playmaker Augustine Okrah has landed in Egypt with his Al Hilal teammates for pre season. Okrah joined the Blues Waves on a free transfer last month after a flourishing two-year spell with rivals Al Merreikh. The former Ghana Premier League goal king and Most Valuable Player scored a season's personal best of 17 goals for the Khartoum-based side. Okrah has been joined by countryman Abednego Tetteh who signed a three year contract from Ghana Premier League side Bechem United.
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko are close to securing the signature of youngster Baba Mahama who excelled with relegated Techiman City last season, according to stop-gap coach Michael Osei. Kotoko have been on the tail of the 19-year-old likened to Chelsea legend Frank Lampard. Mahama drew attention from both Hearts and Kotoko head coach of the Porcupine Warriors Osei reveals he has held talks with City President Charles Kwadwo Ntim over the transfer of the talented youngster. "I met Techiman
Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Johnathan Opoku Agyemang scored to earn a point for VVV-Venlo as they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Telstar on Friday evening. The 26-year-old shot his side into a 45th minute lead at the Seacon Stadion De Koel but the visitors who are struggling in the league equalised through Crescendo van Berkel. Opoku has scored 6 times already this season in the league for the Yellow Armies and has emerged on the radar of Scottish giants Heart of Midlothian. Friday
Dreams FC have also vowed to contest the five-year ban handed to its director of football Ibrahim Dossey for his involvement in the ''fraudulent'' registration of player Cudjoe Mensah. The Appeals Committee of the Ghana Football Association ruled on Wednesday that the player was irregularly registered and that Dossey was one who signed his released letter. Dreams FC's protestation is that Dossey was never given a hearing by the re-assembled Appeals Committee. The Appeals
Ghanaian youngster Eric Darko has joined Nigerian outfit Ifeanyi Ubah FC on a three-year deal, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 19-year-old is a product of Accra-based Division Two side Westlands FC. GHANASoccernet.com understands new Ifeanyi Ubah FC assistant coach Yaw Preko who used to coach Westlands FC engineered the move. The left footed playmaker played for Tura Magic FC in the Namibian Premier League last season. By Nuhu Adams...
New signing Anthony Nimo believes he has to work extra hard now that he has joined Accra Hearts of Oak. The former Liberty Professionals defender penned a two-year deal with Accra Hearts of Oak a month ago. And after playing in three games in the GHALCA SIX competition for Hearts says he has to give more to the team. "I am happy to be with this club and I am grateful for the reception I have received so far from the fans," Nimo told Facebook.com/accraheartsofoak "I know I
Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah has inscribed his mothers name Hajia Atu on his customized Nike boots. This perhaps shows the soft side of the Cordoba goalkeeper who put up a good showcase in their midweeks Copa del Rey victory over Malaga. Brimah has never hidden his unfettered love for his mother who he paid for her trip to Mecca to perform the Hajj....
Hearts of Oak General captain Thomas Abbey says Aduana Stars will come tougher on Sunday in the final of the GHALCA 6 tournament. The match will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium where they defeated rivals Asante Kotoko 6-5 on penalties in the semi-final. They had already drawn 1-1 with Medeama in the Group stage. "We have prepared very well and done a lot of high intensity work at training during the week so we are in good shape for the finals," Abbey told Facebook.com/accraheartsofoak
Are you wondering why Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have not been able to transfer a player direct into the top flight league in Europe over the past few years? Have you asked yourself why the two grandfather clubs in the Ghana Premier League have been struggling to make mind boggling transfers? Do you wonder why North Africa and Asia have suddenly become the next football destination for young Ghanaian players? The answers to these questions lie in two major factors; club leadership and connectivity.
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