Ghana wing-half Frank Acheampong enhanced his scoring credibility by grabbing a brace for Anderlecht in their UEFA Europa League clash with Russian side Zenith St Petersburg on Thursday. The 24-year-old raced the Royal Club into a 5th minute lead before doubling the advantage 26 minutes later at the Stade Constant Vandent Stock. The winger's opener resulted from his quick reaction to dead-ball situation as he pounced on a loose ball to finish home. The second arrived via established
Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu steered the opener for Italian Serie A side Udinese as they defeated Russian side Terek Grozny in a midweek friendly on Thursday afternoon. The 26-year-old powered home the opener in the 21st minute after dashing to latch on to a ball and smashing past the keeper at the Estadio Communale Fruili. Badu, who played for Ghana at the 2017 AFCON, lasted just the opening 45 minutes as the Udinese manager made wholesome changes to his squad after the break.
Ghanaian defender Nana Akwasi Asare flourished in defence for Belgian side Gent as they outgunned English Premier League title contenders Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening. The 30-year-old lasted 80 minutes at the GHELAMCO-Arena as Jeremy Perbet scored a 59th goal to elevate Gent to a vital win. Asare has been consistent in both domestic and European competitions for Gent....
Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Kumordzi made a rare start for Belgian side Genk in their 2-2 draw with Romanian side Astra Guirgui in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening. The 31-year-old had started just one league game since the start of the season in the league. But he was handed a spot in the Genk starting line up and lasted until he was replaced in the 64th minute. Genk took the lead but allowed the host to crawl back and steal a point from the game....
Mayniak Sportswear Inc., an African sportswear manufacturer based in Ghana, has signed a kit partnership deal with Ghanas largest supporters union, Nationwide Supporters Union (NSU). Mayniak Sportswear, which describes itself as 'the new age sportswear manufacturer', has developed its own ultra-dry fit fabric specifically for sporting institutions on the African continent. This is the companys latest partnership deal so far after the mutually satisfying one it currently signed with
Free-scoring Bekwai Academy striker Richard Berko has called for support from the people of Bekwai ahead of the kickoff of the GN Bank Division One League campaign. The newly promoted Division One side will welcome Nzema Kotoko to the Nana Gyamfi Park on Sunday in their first game in their maiden campaign in the league. And Berko has revealed that the team will need the support and motivation from the fans basically in Bekwai as they host the Nzema-based side in their first game of the 2017
Ghana goalkeeper Daniel Agyei played a key role for Simba FC as they beat African Lions 1-0 to progress to the semi-finals of the Tanzanian FA Cup on Thursday. The 27-year-old stood in between the sticks as the Street Boys recorded the narrow win at home. It was another remarkable display from the Ghanaian whose performance is well documented in the East African nation. The former Medeama and Liberty Professionals star displayed agility and made several top saves to deny the visitors.
The Greater Accra Regional Circles Council (GARCC) will start an outreach communications program on Vision 1 Radio this evening as part of strategies to update their fans with matters arising in the club. The program which will be aired between 7:00pm and 8:30pm is the brainchild of current GARCC Chairman Nana Kwame Dankwah. A television version of the program will be aired on Light TV at a date to be announced later. According to Nana Kwame, it is a strategic way of making news available
South African giants Orlando Pirates have mutually terminated the contract of Ghana defender Edwin Gyimah, the club announced on Thursday. The club has released the 25-year-old after returning from international duty. "Orlando Pirates Football Club has parted ways with Edwin Gyimah," a club statement read "The Club has agreed to release the player as per his request. "Gyimah had submitted a request in writing prior to his departure to the African Cup of Nations where he
Ghanaian midfielder Prosper Kasim has joined newly promoted Swedish top-flight Norrby on loan for one season, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The 20-year-old joins Norrby from giants IFK Gothenburgin search of regular playing time. "What I need now is playing time and to go on loan will give me confidence and get me in good shape," Kasim said. Along with his countryman Lawson Sabah, IFK Gothenburg acquired Prosper Kasim in December 2014 from Ghanaian side Inter Allies.
New Accra Hearts of Oak striker Alex Kouami Kouassi insists he has no immediate personal target but says he's taking it one game at a time. The Ivorian import signed a three-year deal with Hearts and scored a couple of goals in preseason. Kouamiplayed for 63 minutes against Inter Allies on Monday buthe reveals he would need time to know the Ghana terrain before he can set targets. "I played four seasons in Morocco, a season in India and also in my country with Africa Sports. This
Kwesi Nyantakyi was not voted into power to win an Africa Cup of Nations crown, Ghana FA Executive member Wilfred Osei has insisted. The Tema Youth President insiststhe parameters for choosing an FA leader does not include winning the continental trophy. Nyantakyi has come under fire after another failed attempt to win the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, where the Black Stars finished fourth. The daggers have been drawn with critics practically forcing him to resign from the position.
Hearts of Oak supporters' chief Eric Barima Atuahene has urged the club's acting General Manager Vincent Sowah-Odotei to quit due to his dual responsibility. Odotei has been elected as the new Member of Parliament for La-Dadekotopon on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party. There is widespread believe his dual responsibility will affect his dealings with the club. And theNational Chapters Committee Chairman who doubles as a Board Member of the club, Barima Atuahene wants him
If the laws on ethical haircuts are to be introduced into the Ghana Premier League, most players will be redundant as they will not be allowed to play football in the country. Major concerns have been raised following the recent declaration of Asamoah Gyans hairstyle as unethical in the United Arab Emirates. GHANAsoccernet takes a look at players in the GPL who could face similar charges in they ply their trade in the Arab world. The Ghana captain is one of 46players who were found to have
Ambitious Ghanaian second-tier side Karela United have announced the signing of Johnson Smith as their new coach. Smith, a former assistant coach at Asante Kotoko, has won the race to replace Frimpong Manso. He was among five top coaches shortlisted for the position. But he has won the race after being introduced to the players on Thursday. The will be in charge when Karela travel to Bibiani to face his former club Gold Stars this weekend. ...
Bechem United will depart to Algeria tonight ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup reverse fixture against MC Algers. The Ghanaian recorded a 2-1 win over the side in the first leg in Accra. The 2016 FA Cup champions travel to the North African side hoping to avoid defeat to progress to the next stage. The Huntersare making their maiden appearance in the CAF Confederation Cup competition....
Aduana Stars defender Emmanuel Akuoko is confident his side can beat debutante Elmina Sharks in a Ghana Premier League fixture this weekend. The Fire Club travel to Elmina to play as guest of Sharks at the newly constructed Nduom stadium. Elmina Sharks will be tasting their first action in the Ghanaian top-flight after their opening game against Wa All Stars was postponed. But they are in action for the first time in front of their home fans where they welcome Aduana Stars. But centre
Aduana Stars chief Albert Commey has attributed the country's poor start in Africa's inter-club competition to the late start of the local league. Champions Wa All Stars were clobbered 3-1 by Libyan side Al Ahli Tripoli at home last weekend in the CAF Champions League while Beche United posted a narrow 2-1 win over Algerian side MC Algers. But Aduana Stars chief Albert Commey says the delay start of the league should be blamed for their side's unflattering campaign.
Hearts of Oak have confirmed the signing of Frank Elliot Nuttal as new head coach. The Scotsman has signed a two-year-deal and has already taken charge of training. A statement on the club's Facebook page said: ''Frank Nuttal has rich experience on the African continent having won the league with Kenyan giants Gor Mahia. ''We are happy to welcome him to Accra Hearts of Oak.''...
Wa All Stars goalkeeper Rashid Seidu says AFCON star Richard Ofori has been a motivation. Seidu has been the first choice gloves man for the northern Blues in the absence of Ofori who set to leave the club. ''I think many goalkeepers will want to be like Richard Ofori not just because of his achievements but his work ethics,'' he said, ''I am a big fan of Ofori and tries to model my game around him. ''Its unfortunate I will not get the chance
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