Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah spent the entire duration on the bench in Juventus 2-0 win over AS Monaco in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday. Juventus displayed total dominance over the French counterparts and got the lead through Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuian in the 29th minute after a wonderful back heel pass from the enterprising Dani Alves. Just after the break, Colombian striker Rademel Falcao wasted a great opportunity to level the scoreline
Columbus Crew star defender Harrison Afful has become a father for the second time after his wife Roberta gave birth to a baby on Tuesday, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. Roberta gave birth at Dublin Methodist hospital in Ohio at 9: 48 am. ''Harrison has decided to christen the baby Little Prince since he is the King. He often jokes he wants to create a royal family'' a source told GHANASoccernet.com The couple have been married since June 2013....
The men's Under-20 World Cup starts later this month, and good news for the U.S. came this week when FIFA cleared the Philadelphia Union's Derrick Jones to play for the U.S. at the tournament. Jones, a 20-year-old midfielder, was born in Ghana but moved to the U.S. at age 14 and has dual U.S.-Ghanaian citizenship. He had represented Ghana at the Under-15 level. Jones, who's 6-foot-3 with good feet, has started five games this season for Philadelphia and will be eligible to play
WAFA Coach Klaavs Rasmussen and Chelsea player Stephen Sarfo have been named by the Premier League Board as NASCO Coach and Player of the month for April respectively. Coach Rasmussen sweeps the NASCO coach of the month award ahead of his contenders following a remarkable run in April, in which he led WAFA to win all their five matches. The other nominees for coach of the month were Yusif Abubakar of Aduana Stars and Frank Eliot Nuttal of Accra Hearts of Oak. For the NASCO player of the
Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Yahaya Kassumsays he will never venture into coaching due to the bad treatment coaches go through in the country. According to Kassum, who was affectionately called the Butcher during his playing days with the Porcupine Warriors, says his colleague have been complaining to him about the sort of treatment meted out to them in the profession. Speaking on Happy FMs Anopa Bosuo Sports, the hard-tackling midfielder intimated that the way coaches
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has included Ghana star Kwadwo Asamoah in his squad for Wednesdays UEFA Champions League semi-final clash against Monaco. The midfielder is part of the Italian giants 21-man squad making the trip to France for the first leg clash and could be called upon to play a part in the match. Juventus will be seeking a positive first leg result which would spur them on to reach the final in Cardiff. This is the second time in two years that Bianconeri are appearing
Bechem United forward Ahmed Toure has ruled out the possibility of returning to giants Asante Kotoko in the future. I am not ready to go back to Kotoko and I will never go there gain but in case Hearts of Oak come for my service I will accept to play for them. I dont want to go back to Kotoko because the management doesnt know how to handle and treat players well. I wasnt happy about the way they handle me. Ahmed Toure told Kwesi Koomson of ASEDA FM. Ahmed Toure has scored six goals in
`Minister of Youth and Sports Isacc Asiamah is defiant of meeting the expectations placed on his head at the sector. The Atwima Mponua Member of Parliament has been trusted with the duties steering the affairs of the sector that is widely regarded as one the most difficult ministerial positions in the country. However, in an exclusive interview to Accra-based Starr Sports, Isaac Asiamah insists he is aware of the challenges at the ministry but will deliver the goods. I have never been under
Black Stars defender Harrison Afful has welcomed a new baby boy into the world on Tuesday. The Columbus Crew stalwart took to social media, instagram, to announce the birth of her newest addition, a baby boy There was a noticeable absence at TuesdaysColumbus Crew SCtraining session. Right fullbackHarrison Affulwas not part of the training with the rest of the team. Afful was also not working off an injury on his own likeAlex Crognaleor Artur. So where was the teams most senior Ghanaian?
Two philanthropists Messrs Atta Sampson and Nana Ansah have replaced the faulty borehole pump at the Golden City Park in Berekum. This will help the custodians to get adequate water supply to maintain the pitch and not rely on the rains. Chairman of the Berekum Juvenile Football Committee and Berekum Chelsea Randolph Stephen Armah made the appeal to the two gentleman during a youth tournament. Sampson and Ansah were both in the country for the Club Brugge Youth Soccer Champioship -2017 which
Asante Kotoko defender Awudu Nafiu buoyant of their revival from their abysmal form in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. The former AshantiGold guardsman has called on their teeming supporters to continue to back them as they battle to return to winning ways following their seven games winless run in the Ghana Premier League. We are not doing too well as was expected of us but it wont take us, the players alone, to improve things, he told the Clubs official website Asantekotokosc. We have
West Ham United legend Tony Cottee has priased Andre Ayew professionalism for his handling of his substitution in the side's barren draw at Stoke City over the weekend. The 27-year-old seemed quite unhappy after he was replaced by Mark Noble in the 69th minute. And West Ham legend Tony Cottee was left impressed with how the Ghana international showed his displeasure. Andre Ayew did not seem too happy to come off, but I think it is good that he showed his displeasure," he said
President of Italian lower side Como Akosua Puni Essien is on the verge of sacking coach Fabop Gallo, newspaper La Provincia has reported. The astute businesswoman, who is married to Ghana legend Michael Essien, wants to ring changes in the technical direction of the team. Akosu Puni purchased Italian football club for 206,000 at auction in March and has started restructuring the club. Italian newspaper La Provincia is reporting coach Fabo Gallo will likely part ways with the club following
Liberty Professionals are expected to announce the appointment of Michael Osei as their new head coach next week, beating Medeama to his signature, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The 45-year-old has agreed personal terms with the scientific soccer lads and will be unveiled next week, barring any last minute hitches. GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal the former New Edubiase assistant coach will sign a three-year deal with the club in a massive appointment coup. He has firmed up a
Former Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has backed Sulley Muntari's action of walking off the pitch after he was racially-abused byfans in Pescara's match against Cagliari on Sunday. The Ghanaian left Pescara with ten menand revealed he was abused by a child who was sitting with his parents. He took his complaints to referee, Daniele Minelli, who initially ignore before pulling out the yellow card for theAfrican. A disgusted Muntari reacted by walking off the pitch and leaving
Aduana Stars and Asante Kotoko are reportedly in a two-horse race to sign re-hot Ebusua Dwarfs striker Nicholas Gyan, according to multiple sources. Gyan has emerged as one of the hottest property on the domestic front after an exhilarating campaign with the Cape Coast-based side. The striker has been in red-hot form for the Premier League side with 8 goals in 13 appearances so far. And now media reports are claiming Aduana Stars have been watching the youngster for a couple of months now.
Five Ghana Football Association officialsAlex Asante, Francis Oti Akenteng, Mas-ud Didi Dramani, Anthony Baffoe and Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi are in Cairo for theClub Licensing Instructors seminar. CAF President Ahmad opened a two-day programme on Wednesday. Ahmad has charged participants to bring their knowledge and expertise to bear towards the development of football on the continent. He described the Club Licensing System as a key tool for the development of the continental game in the
Ghanaian powerhouse Hearts of Oak have denied claimsof holding talks with Bechem United forward Amed Toure. Toure, 29, has claimed he has held advanced talks with the Phobians over a possible move before the second transfer window shut. The former Kotoko striker further claimed he will feature for the side in the second half of the season. But Hearts Communication Manager Opare Addo has rubbish the claims. Officially, as far as we [management] are concerned theres
Kotoko will travel to Sekondi to face Proud United while rivals Hearts of Oak host second-tier Kotoku Royals after the draw for the FA Cup round of 32 was held in Accra on Wednesday. Two-time winners Medeama host 2013 champions New Edubiase at the Tarkwa and Aboso Park. Holders Bechem United have a relatively easy task when they host Guan United. King Faisal battle Wassaman United with Gold Stars taking on Premier League side Elmina Sharks. Second-tier sides FC Samartex and Asokwa Deportivo
Ex-Tottenham striker Garth Crooks says "every self-respecting black player" in the Italian league should strike this weekend unless Sulley Muntari's one-match suspension is withdrawn. Pescara midfielder Muntari, 32,was bannedafter he protested against racist abuse he received from the crowd during Sunday's Serie A match at Cagliari, which earned him a yellow card for dissent before he walked off. Italy's football chiefs were branded "gutless" by anti-discrimination
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