Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah was benched on Friday night in Doha when AC Milan defeated the Old Lady with a 4-3 shootout win to lift the Supercoppa Italiana for the first time in five years. The Ghana international watched the entire duration of the game from the bench in the Qatari capital as Milan sealed the win over the holders. Mario Pasalic scored the winning penalty to set AC Milan in massive celebration as they sealed the victory through the penalties lottery. The Chelsea loanee

In-form Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila has earned a place in Avram Grants provisional squad for the 2017 Afcon finals, a club source has exclusively told GHANAsoccernet.com Sumaila, 23, who has been in top for the Qatar giants will reunite with his team mates for the first time after two years. This is the first time the Leopards defender is earning a Black Stars call up under former Chelsea boss Avram Grant. The in-form striker played 34 matches for Al Qadsia last season guiding them to

Leicester City's unsettled winger Jeffrey Schlupp will hold 'showdown' talks with manager Claudio Ranieri amid growing reports regarding his future. Schlupp, 24, has struggled to impress, making just one Premier League start this season. The Ghana international is reported to be angling for a move away from the King Power stadium in search of regular football. The English champions has rejected two bids reaching 13m from West Brom for the Ghanaian. When asked whether he will

West Brom manager Tony Pulis still holds and interest in versatile Ghana man Jeffrey Schluppafter seeing two bids reaching 13m rejected in the summer. The 23-year-old is believed to be unhappy at the club over lack of regular playing opportunities this season. The West African winger has fallen out of Claudio Ranieri's reckoning since starting the 5-0 defeat in Porto in the UEFA Champions League,suggesting a move may be possible. Pulis is looking to freshen up his squad in the winter

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League club Tema Youth are in the market in search of a new coach ahead of the new season. There were reports that Tema Youth were in talks with former Hearts of Oak and former Asante Kotoko coach regarding the vacant post but that news has gone low. Tema Youth are benefiting from a legal tussle at the expense of Dreams FC to be playing in the Ghana Premier League....

Ghanaian midfielder Prince Buaben is a doubt for Hearts clash Dundee United on Friday. The 28-year-old is undergoing treatment on a calf injury he suffered last week. The Ghanaian was forced off against Partick Thistle amid fears he could sit on the sidelines for many weeks. Hearts are trying to manage the problemto allow him to feature over the festive period. He is now a doubt ahead of Hearts trip to Dens Park as they face the Dark Blues in the Scottish Premier League....

Carlisle United manager Keith Curle says veteran Ghanaian striker Derek Asamoah is 'desperate' to force his way into the team. The 35-year-old has made eight appearances since he rejoined the side in October. The Ghanaian has been handed a further month's deal to justify himself. And manager Keith Curle has revealed the striker is keen to break into the team. "But Derek is desperate to be playing football," he said "People might think he's happy just to

FC Heidenheim sporting director Holger Sanwald insists there is no pressure on the team despite the premature departure of Ghanaian youngster David Atanga. The midfielder ended his loan spell with the German outfit by mutual consent last week. The absence of the 19-year-old has created a void in the team amid growing concerns over the team's ability to thrive without the West African. But sporting director Holger Sanwald is not pressing the panic button. "Absolutely no pressure

Inter Allies will allow their skipper Simon Martey to leave the club this summer after he failed to get a contract extension. According to information reaching GHANAsoccernet.com, the player is yet to report for pre-season. His contract has ended and he wants management to finished with him before he starts training, the sources told Ghana Sports Newspaper. Management also said he should start training of the Coach has plans for him then they talk about his contract extension and the player

Leicester could be the hardest hit ahead ahead of the departure of several stars including Ghanaian duo Jeffery Schlupp and Daniel Amartey ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The English champions could lose up to five players to the continental showpiece in Gabon. The Foxes will see reigning PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez and striker Islam Slimani head to Gabon with Algeria, while Daniel Amartey and Jeffrey Schlupp (both Ghana) are also expected to depart. There remains

Hearts captain Robin Gnagne featured for the side in their 5-2 pre-season win over the University of Ghana football team after recovering from a long injury lay-off. The Ivorian was thrown into the hat as the Phobians run riot against the non-league side on Friday. The 24-year-old has been sidelined by an injury and has not been involved in the side's pre-season. But he has recovered in time well in time ahead of the start of the Ghana Premier League on February 4.  

Hearts are set to complete the signing of free agent defender Augustine Sefa in the coming days. The right-back is a free agent after leaving Ashantigold following the expiration of his contract. Sefa has been training with the Phobians with a view of securing a permanent move. Multiple reports in Ghana have suggested the Accra-based side will firm up a deal with experienced defender in the coming days.    ...

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng is recuperating well after undergoingsurgery in a pectoral tendon. The club has announced the German defender, born to a Ghanaian father, will be on the sidelines due to the setback. But the Germany international seems to be in good spirits, posting a picture to Instagram from his hospital bed giving his fans the peace sign. The picture is captioned: 'Mission #ComebackStronger just started. Thanks for your get well wishes. #AlwaysPositive #JB17'.

Hearts thumped the University of Ghana football team 5-2 in a pre-season friendly on Friday. Bright Lukeman grabbed a brace while returning Cosmos Dauda as well as Kassenu Ghandy and Samuuden Ibrahim got on the scoresheets. The University of Ghana team got off to a flier with the opening goal through Wahab before midfielder Samudeen Ibrahim restored parity. However, Wahab put the home side back in front with a superb volle before the Phobians responded in a fabolous fashion. Hearts are

Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo is back in his native country on holiday to improve the brand of Swedish side Hammarby . The 21-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season in the European country after joining from Ghanaian side Inter Allies. The former Ghana Under-20 star supplied shoes, shirt, goalkeepers' gloves among other things to his former teammates in a bid to strengthen the brand of Hammarby in the West African nation.     -"It is true that he is in Ghana for

Ghanaian goalkeeper Nana Bonsu is backing compatriot Fatau Dauda to excel after joining giants Enyimba FC. Dauda, ended his 13-year association with Ashantigold to sign two-year deal with the Nigerian outfit. And Bonsu, who helped Enugu Rangers to clinch the Nigerian top-flight crown, is delighted with the growing number of Ghanaian players in Nigeria. "I'm happy for Dauda.It's a good thing that he will also play in the NPFL next season,"he is quoted by Complete Sports Nigeria.

Inter Allies broke camp today (Friday) for the Christmas holidays after their training session at the Legon Ajax Park. Coach Prince Owusu and his Technical team with the consultation with Management decided to give the players rest after some of weeks of pre-season training. The club has been informed on emphasis placed on the physical condition and disclosed that it is satisfied with teams fitness level. The players are to report for camp on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 by midday to continue

The Ghana Football Association has scheduled the Gala competition for the 28 January 2017, GHANSoccernet.com can exclusively report. The knockout competition will be played over two days at a yet-to-be-named venue. It will involve all 16 Ghana Premier League clubs with 20 minutes each half. This will welcome the new Ghana Premier League season which is set to kick off on 4th February, 2017. The last Gala competition was held in 2001 with Asante Kotoko being the winners. By Nuhu Ad

The Ghana FA Super Cup between Wa All Stars and Bechem United will be played on 22 January, 2017, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. But the venue is yet to be confirmed. The Super Cup is played to usher in a new Ghana Premier League season. The football competition returned in 2011 after 13 years of hiatus. Medeama SC are the current holders of the coveted trophy after beating Ashanti Gold SC 1-0 last year. By Nuhu Adams...

Algeria have named a strong provisional squad for next months AFCON in Gabon with top stars Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani and Yacine Brahimi all included. The North Africans have struggled in the qualifying series for the 2018 World Cup, but wish to regain much-needed self-belief with a good run in Gabon with the hope they will stage a remarkable comeback when the qualifiers for Russia 2018 resume in August 2017. The full squad: Goalkeepers : Asselah Malik (JS Kabylie), Mbolhi Ras (Antalyaspor