WAFA coach Klavs Rasmussen is the huge favourite to clinch the Coach of the Month for April after being named in a four-man shortlist, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The Danish bagged a 100% record in April by winning three home and two away games, totalling five. He will be challenged by Aduana Stars coach Yusif Abubakar, who chalked an unbeaten record in the same month. He managed two wins and three draws in four games and recorded one away win the process.. Scottish
GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal four players nominated for theNasco Player of the Month award for April, expected to be announced by the Ghana FA on Friday. West African Football Academy striker Daniel Lomotey Agbloe heads the award nominees which also include Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Sarfo, Medeama defender Paul Aidoo and Hearts midfielder Winful Cobbinah. Lomotey netted four goals and provided five assists during the month of April, winning two MVP's in the process.
Medeama have mutually parted company with midfielder Joshua Laryea, the club has announced. The two parties have decided to go separate ways by mutual consent following the player's lack of playing opportunities. Laryea joined the Mauve and Yellows from second-tier side Eleven Wise but failed to play a single game this season. The situation alerted the exciting youngster to seek a new adventure elsewhere leading to the decision to mutually part ways with the club. We have mutually
Medeama will announce the appointment of Michael Osei as their head coach next week, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The former Kotoko trainer is expected to replace current boss Augustine Evans Adotey barring any unforeseen contingencies. Adotey, who doubles as the coach of the country's Under-17 female national team, is expected to return to his original role as the club's technical director, top sources have told Ghana's leading football website, GHANAsoccernet.com
Ghanaian defender Rashid Sumaila played the entire duration of Al Gharafa 2-0 win over Al Mesaimeer in the quarter finals of the Amir Cup on Thursday. The Cheetahs lived up to their favourites tag in the encounter as they dominated proceedings and got the opener through Slovakian international Vladimir Weiss in the 36th minute from the penalty spot after Ghanaian-born Qatari international Razak Mohammed was fouled in the box. Mohammed Razak doubled Al Gharafa lead in the 38th minute after
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila made a huge injury return on Thursday afternoon inspiring Al Gharafa to a 2-0 win over Al Musaimeer SC in the Amir Cup clash. Two first half goals from Vladimir Weiss and Razak Mohammed saw off a determined Musaimeer side bidding good bye to the competition. The Ghana defender who played his first game after suffering a slight injury was instrumental at the back for the Leopards in a game they were overly defensive in the second half. Sumaila had just a few
Ghana international Michael Essiens bright start to life in Indonesia was rewarded with a place in the team of the week after he made a goal scoring start to life in the Asian country. The Ghanaian recovered from the scandal of a potential jail term after playing without a work permit two weeks ago to respond on the pitch. Essien, the highest-paid player in the league was named as the holding midfielder in a 4-3-1-2 formation...
Head coach Persib BandungDjadjang Nurdjaman has told his outfit not to expect too much from marquee signing, Michael Essien. Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien has been very influential to the side as almost all eyes are on the former Chelsea star. But, the Pasundan-based club has not won a single match in their two matches in League 1. Moreover, consider the player who entered the star category as a support team. When touched on the performance of its marquee player, Essien, Djadjang confirms
Newcastle United have been left with a big decision to make as they mull over Christian Atsu's future at the club. The Ghanaian winger's current loan deal does include a clause to allow the Magpies to make the deal permanent, but Rafael Benitez is still pondering on whether the player is good enough for the Premier League. Throughout the season, Atsu has shared the left-winger role with French winger Yoan Gouffran and have both had spells in and out of the side. The 25-year old
English-born Ghanaian attacker Callum Hudson-Odoi helped Chelsea win the English FA Youth Cup after thumping Manchester City 5-1 on Wednesday evening. The Blues opened the scoring in the 7th minute through Trevoh Chalobah before Nigerian youngster Ike Ugbo added the second in the 24th minute. Callum Hudson-Odoi registered his name on the score sheet to take the game beyond the reach of the young Citizens. Further goals from Dujon Sterling and Cole Dasilva helped the London-based club to
Struggling Ligue 1 outfit Lorient are sweating on the fitness of star striker Majeed Waris ahead of Saturday's trip to Nantes. The Ghana international suffered a muscle strain on the adductors and did not train with the team on Wednesday. Waris has been in top form lately scoring 9 goals in 31 appearances. His absence will be a big blow for the side seeking to beat the drop with four matches to the end of the season. Lorient are two places and two points above the relegation mark
Ghanaian international Khalid Abdul Basit has expressed his excitement over his current form in the Kosovo Superliga for FC Prishtina. Basit, who is a former player of Dreams Football Club scored the only goal in a lone victory over Gjilani to move his side to the third spot on the league log in round 26 of the season. ABDUL KHALID BASIT FC PRISHTINAThe bulky attacker recorder his first hat-trick of the season a fortnight ago in a 3 1 comeback win over 10th placed Drita, summing up six goals
Even though his favourite team Kaizer Chiefs lost falling behind on the Absa Premiership race Matthew von Meyer nonetheless left Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday night a winner. Von Meyer proposed to his girlfriend of eight years Natasha Malgas at halftime in the 3-2 loss to Cape Town City and she said yes. I started planning this early this year Von Meyer said. I spoke to her parents first and got their blessings. "They told me I should be careful that she doesnt faint. "I chose
VFB Stuttgart coach Hannes Wolf has revealed his delight following Ebenezer Oforis exciting display over the weekend. The left footed Ghanaian was handed a rare start in their 3-1 win over Union Berlin and he did not disappoint. He has shown all his footballing quality - and the center dominates," Wolf said. He is technically gifted and has shown that he has all the abilities to play here so I am so much excited to have him.'' In the summer of 2013, the talented midfielder
Bolga All Stars teenager Rahim Alhassan has earned rave reviews for his man-of-the-match display against Hearts of Oak. The 16-year-old came off the bench to score two goals for his side in their 3-3 home draw on Wednesday. Alhassan was introduced after 23 minutes when midfielder gem Samuel Norgbey picked up an injury and could not continue play. He was later named Man of the Match after his side earned a point....
Bolga All Stars owner-player Abdulai Alhassan says he can do more after playing his first Ghana Premier League match for the club on Wednesday. The 30-year-old was introduced after 65 minutes and helped his side draw 3-3 with Hearts of Oak at home. Alhassan has decided to lace his boots and help the newly-promoted side beat the drop. "I thought it wise to do this-something that has never happened before and wanted to motivate my boys by playing with them," he told Joy FM "I
Serbia's Milovan Rajevac has been chosen as coach of the Thai national team because of his vision and determination. The Football Association of Thailand appointed the Serb on Wednesday, ahead of two other candidates Germany's Winfried Schaefer and Brazil's Marcos Paqueta. The contract is for one year with an option to extend for another year and the new coach will start working here on May 5, according to the FAT. "The association spent almost one month looking for a coach,
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah could extend his Juventus stay amid reports linking him with a move out of the club at the end of campaign, according to agent Federico Pastorello. Asamoahs contract with the Italian giants expires in the summer and already they are talks about him moving to the French topflight as giants Olympique Marseille and Lyonnais are keen on signing him. The two clubs have shown great interest in acquiring his services. Asamoah has been with the Old Lady since 2012 but
Liberty Professionals captain Samuel Sarfo scored a sublime free-kick in his side's 2-1 defeat against WAFA in Ghana Premier League clash on Wednesday afternoon. The police officer struck the free-kick to level the score for the Scientific Soccer lads but Togo's Komlan Abegniedan ensured WAFA collected all spoils. The goal takes his tally for the season to three. Watch the goal below @LibertyProfFC's Samuel Sarfo scored this excellent free kick in their 2-1 lost to @WAFAcademySC
Asante Kotoko coach Frimpong Manso is concerned over his current striking options and wants to sign two forwards when the transfer window reopens. The Reds have gone six games without a win and have scored just one goal in the process. Frimpong Manso has expressed worry about their scoring ability and says they must get in some strikers as soon as possible Mansos concerns were highlighted once again on Wednesday as Kotoko scored only one goal and missed a penalty in their 1-1 draw game against
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