Persib Bandung coachDjadjang Nurdjaman has hailed the impact of Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien. The marquee player has impressed despite earlier concerns about his physical condition in the Indonesian top-flight. The former Chelsea star has turned on the heat in style in recent matches and coachDjadjang Nurdjaman has been left satisfied with the work ethics of the midfielder. " Michael Essien has a vision and great pass instinct. His genius in providing feedback has been proven in
German-born Ghanaian forward Noah Awuku was among the scorers as the powerhouse thrashed Ireland 7-0 in in the Euro Under-17 Championship on Wednesday. Awuku, 17, scored in the 73rd minute as the European giants run riot. The German starlet is currently on the books of third-tier sideHolstein Kiel. Awuku is eligible to play for the Africans despite featuring for the German junior side....
Al Ahli striker Asamoah Gyan has hinted he may eventually be forced to sever ties with the Red Knights due to ill-treatment. Gyan has been plagued with injuries after making a move on loan from China last year. The former Ghanaian national team captain, now 31, scored the third goal and set up the fourth in Al Ahlis emphatic 4-0 thrashing of PFC Lokomotiv to help the team advance to the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League late on Tuesday. But despite that achievement, Gyan is not exactly
Lorient striker Abdul Majeed Waris trained individually on Wednesday ahead of the side's Lique 1 clash against Bastia on Saturday. Waris, 25, recovered from a muscle strain to undergo the session. The Ghana international is expected to return to group training ahead of the clash against Bastia on Saturday. Waris has been key for Lorient this season where he has notched nine goals so far. ...
Christian Atsu has return to parent club Chelsea following the expiration of his loan deal at Newcastle United. The Ghana international is back at Chelsea's training complex where he has been assessed by the Blues' fitness team. The 25-year-old enjoyed a decent campaign at St James Park, where he scored five goals and provided three assists in 32 appearances. Newcastle United hold the first option to sign the Ghanaian permanently after he shone during the one-year spell. It's
Former Asante Kotoko management Kwame Baah Nuako has told the clubs faithful to lower their expectations on in-coming coach Steve Polack unless management change their approach of running the club. Earlier this week, the Porcupine Warriors announced the capture of English gaffer Steve Polack from Berekum Chelsea to extricate them from their poor season following their seven-game winless run. Baah Nuako holds that, if the fortunes of the club in the campaign will change unless management
Michael Essien will clash with former English Premier League rival Didier Zokora whenPersib Bandung travel toSemen Padang in the Indonesian top-flight on Saturday. The two players faced off during their stint in England where Zokora featured for Tottenham Hotspur between 2006-2009. Essien, was an integral part of the Chelsea squad between 2005-2014 where he excelled heavily. The two players will reignite their midfield rivarly this weekend - and this time in Indonesia whenSemen Padang host
The 30-man list announced by the technical team of the Local Black Stars is provisional according to reports in the local sports media. The Kwasi-Appiah led technical team released a list of 30 players, including one from the Division One League side Dreams FC, to commence camping ahead of a friendly with the home based side of Egypt. The list which did not include in-form players like Musah Nuhu and Daniel Lomotey of WAFA, Anokye Badu of Aduana Stars, Thomas Abbey of Hearts of Oak and many
Manager Pedro Caixinha looks to be on the verge of his first signing at Rangers with Rashid Sumaila set to arrive from Qatari club Al-Gharafa. If you had to pick one word to describe Pedro Caixinhas first two months at the Rangers helm, erratic wouldnt be too far from the top of the list. From free-flowing attacking football to humiliating collapses, from a 3-0 win at Aberdeen to a 5-1 Ibrox thumping by Celtic. However, it seems a little harsh to call the Portuguese into question this early.
Ghanaian Supreme Court Judge Justice Anin Yeboah has been elected chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. Justice Anin was confirmed on Thursday at the FIFA Congress in Bahrain after polling 98 percent of the votes. In May last year, he was elected member of the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee. Justine Anin Yeboah has served on various judicial bodies in the Ghana Football Association including the Disciplinary Committee, Appeals Committee. He also served on the
Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris is expected to return to group training today (Thursday) ahead of the side's clash against Bastia. The 25-year-old held an individual training session on Wednesday after being sidelined with an injury. The Ghana international is expected to return to full scale training on Thursday ahead of the side's Lique 1 clash against Bastia on Sunday. Lorient are just above the relegation zone. ...
Hearts of Oak captain Thomas Abbey says he is unmoved by local Black snub and says his focus is to improve his performances in the league. The versatile midfielder has been the Phobians most improved player in the ongoing campaign after scoring five goals and one assist to help the side to third spot after 14 games. However, despite his remarkable form, he was snubbed by Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah during the announcement of his 30-man squad selection for the 2018 CHAN Qualifiers and for
Chairman of Executive Club 50 Paul Asamoah has received a ringing endorsement as the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Akyemansa -Ofoase-Ayirebi. The astute businessman has been confirmed after he polled a remarkable 100% in votes cast on Thursday. All 36 assembly members who participated in the voting exercise voted yes to endorse President Akufo Addo's nominee as the new District Chief Executive. A 100% approval underscores his influence in the district and has vowed to deliveron
Kwesi Appiah's decision to overlook Medeama star Justice Blay, Elmina Sharks wing-wizard Benjamin Tweneboah and Hearts midfielder Thomas Abbey in his 30-man home-based squad has ruffled feathers in the West African country. The trio were conspicuously missing from the squad despite turning the league on its head this season. The three players were shockingly left out of the squad expected to start preparations for the 2018 CHAN qualifiers and the upcoming WAFU tournament to be hosted by
Turin (Italy) (AFP) These should be the best of times for Italian football. Juventus reached their second Champions League final in three years on Tuesday evening, new investors are promising a revival of AC Milan and and Serie A is casting off its reputation for sterile defensive fare. But the renaissance risks being clouded by reminders of footballs dark ages: the spectre of racism has returned to haunt the national sport. Ten days after Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari walked off in disgust
Ghana international Afriyie Acquah is on the verge of receiving a massive contract extension after his professionalism and strong finish to the season. Acuquah was on the receiving end of some really questionable refereeing decisions and was sent off in the game against Juventus. But he looks to have done enough to convince many that he deserves a pay increase and could sign to remain at the club for the next two three seasons. Its unfortunate that Acquah has been suspended for the game
AshantiGold SC have expressed interest in signing out-of-favour Hearts of Oak winger Isaac Mensah, according to media reports. Mensah, who is under contract with the Phobians until 2018, is reported to be on his way out of the club, after failing establish himself under coach Scottish gaffer Frank Nuttall this term. Host of clubs in the premier league have been alarmed by his situation and are lining up a bid for the 21-year old, although reports suggest the beleaguered Obuasi-based side are
Anderlecht right-back Emmanuel Adjei Sowah has earned a debut Ghana call-up for next month's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia, GHANASoccernet.com understands. GHANASoccernet.com sources at the Belgian confirmed the former Ghana youth international has been invited by new coach Kwesi Appiah. A publication by Het Laatste Nieuws also claimed the teenager has been handed his first senior national team call-up. Sowah has been a revelation for the Purple and White since
Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has implored government to make youth football development number one priority. According to Appiah, who led Ghana to two World Cups tournaments during an illustrious playing career, the future of Ghana football is the youth, hence the nation must invest in youth football. Government and corporate entities must channel resources towards youth football development as it would go a long way to help raise talents for the country, the 36-year-old said this
Communication Director of Ebusua Dwarfs Paul Adjetey Djanie has vowed to fight tooth and nail to keep star striker Nicholas Gyan following reports that local clubs are circling for his signature. Gyan has become one of the most sought after players in the ongoing Ghana Premier League after plundering in 8 goals in 14 games to power the Cape-Coast based side to 6th position on the league log. Dwarfs have intimated that their prized asset will not be sold to any local clubs as they intend to
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