Kwadwo Asamoah missed out on another Champions League trophy after his Juventus side got clobbered 4-1 by Real Madrid on Saturday in Cardiff. The victory also made Real the first team to successfully defend the trophy since Milan won the European Cup in 1989 and 1990. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first and the crucial third goal, while Juventus had Juan Cuadrado sent off. Zinedine Zidanes side clinched La Liga on the final Sunday, meaning they have now won the domestic league and European
Hearts of Oak trained on the artificial pitch at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram to prepare for their league match against WAFA on Sunday. The Phobians camped there for two days to fine tune preparations for the huge task. Last season, the Phobians were trounced 2-0 by the Academy Boys who want to avenge the 2-1 first round defeat at the Accra Sports Stadium. Hearts are seeking to return to winning ways after dropping points at home to Liberty Professionals last Sun
Striker Alfred Okai Quaye bagged a hat-trick for Berekum Chelsea in their 3-2 win over Aduana Stars in the Bono derby on Saturday. The former Rainbow FC player opened the scoring in the third minute after finishing off a beautifully threaded pass from Seth Appiah Larbi. But winger Zakaria Mumuni equalized for the visitors on the hour half when he dribbled his way to score. Aduana Stars were stronger in the second and substitute Bright Adjei slotted home a free-kick in the 71st minute.
Captain Asamoah Gyan joined the Black Stars non-residential training on Saturday ahead of next Sundays 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia. The UAE-based player reported late and was involved in jogging through out the period. Gyan arrived last night due to club commitment with Al Ahli where he spent the season on loan from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG. He missed the teams three previous training sessions at the Accra Sports Stadium. Seven home-based players who have been
Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has indicated how he misses working in the Sudanese Premier League. Appiah, 54, spent three exciting years working in the Sudanese elite division for Al Khartoum Wataani before being appointed as the coach of the Black Stars last month after the departure of Israeli coach Avram Grant. During an interview with Accra-based TV station GHone, Appiah revealed how he misses working in the North African country. I miss Sudan so much. They are lovely people.
Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has told to stay at Juventus despite his lack of game time. The former Udinese midfielder has found first team opportunities difficult to come by this season due to the emergence of Brazilian left full back Alex Sandro. The 28-year-old has been mooted to be a transfer target for a host clubs across Europe this summer. But Appiah, who is an ex-Bianconeri implored Asamoah to reject transfer overtures and stay at the club next season. They [Juventus]
Ghana international goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey is close to rejoining Norwegian outfit Valeranga after failing to establish himself at Brondby, according to multiple reports. The 29-year-old shot stopper joined the Danish club from Rosenborg in the winter transfer window but failed to lock down a regular spot in the side after making just appearances, hence the decision to back to Norway. According to media reports, atransfer fee has been agreed between the two clubs with only personal terms left
In-form Hearts of Oak midfielder Leonard Tawiah has honoured coach Frank Nuttall for his upturn of form in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. Tawiah, who was deemed surplus to requirement at the start of the campaign has become a cornerstone for the Phobians under Scottish gaffer Frank Nuttall in the Ghana Premier League. The hardworking midfield enforcer has repaid the faith reposed in him by adequately filling in the void left by the injured Malik Akowuah. And was adjudged the best player
New Great Olympics striker Cofie Bekoe has fired a warning shot to Asante Kotoko ahead of their Sunday's Ghana Premier League week 17 clash. The Dade Boys will go head-to-head against the Porcupine Warriors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium with the aim of inflicting a successive defeats on their opponents following their 2-0 victory in the first round of the season. Speaking their in-house television station, Metro TV, Bekoe stated that, "Its the easiest game of the season. I have my
GN Bank, the official headline sponsors of the national Division One League (DOL) has indicated their readiness to renew their sponsorship deal with the Ghana Football Association. The financialinstitution's three year GH2.1million sponsorship of the league expires at the end of this season. Contrary to reportsthat the Bank has not been impressed with the partnership, the Bank says it is happy with it and open to renewal. Speaking to the GNASports, Mr Alex Quaye, General Manager, Centralized
SPECIAL By Nana Frimpong Ahead of the first all-German final of the Uefa Champions League to be contested by Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at Englands Wembley tonight, Goals Nana Frimpong profiles the five Ghanaians who have claimed the ultimate honour from Europes premier club football competition and evaluates their individual contributions to the victorious campaigns enjoyed by the sides they achieved those triumphs with. ABEDI AYEW PELE Abedi Ayew contributed heavily
Ghanaian striker Yahaya Mohammed has denied being released by Azam FC. Top officials of the East African giants told GHANAsoccernet.com that the attacker had been told to look elsewhere. But the 27-year-old has told GHANAsoccernet the reports are inaccurate. "I have not been released by Azam FC. They have not told me anything like that," he said. "I have gotten in touch with the club and they are unhappy with the report." "I have a contract with Azam and only came
Bechem United will host Wa All Stars at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour park on Sunday with their intention of recovering from last week's thrashing on the road. The Hunters were handed a 3-0 defeat by league leaders Aduana Stars in a regional derby in the absence of head coach Vincenzo Alberto Anesse. The Italian gaffer has moved out of Ghana to his native country and is yet to return to take charge. His deputies Solomon Odwo and Seth Osei Wire will be leading the home side for the second straight
The seven home-based players in the Black Stars have been released to join their clubs for this weekend's Ghana Premier League matches. They missed Friday's exercise at the Accra Sports Stadium where only 12 foreign-based players trained. Duo goalkeeper Joseph Addo and Daniel Darkwah have teamed up Aduana Stars against Nicholas Opoku's Berekum Chelsea on Saturday. Felix Annan is back at Asante Kotoko who host Great Olympics on Sunday in Kumasi. Wa All Stars will have goalkeeper
FC Smouha have threatened to take a legal action against striker Ben Acheampong who they claim signed for them but changed his mind and joined Zamalek. The Alexandria-based side announced the signing of the 26-year-old on 20 May but ten days later he was spotted putting pen to paper to a Zamalek contract. ''We can confirm that the transfer procedure of Acheampong from Dakhleya is correct and there is a release clause worth 3 million dollars,'' a club statement read. ''We
Ghana legend John Paintsil has been signed on by South Africa-based TV channel Kwese Sports as a pundit for the 2017 FIFA Confederation Cup. Kwese Sports have got the rights to telecast all matches during the summer showpiece in Russia. Paintsil is an assistant coach at South African Absa Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs. The former West Ham and Charlton Athletic player is expected to provide invaluable contributions in the pre-match discussions. Paintsil played in two FIFA World Cup
AshantiGold SC need to win their next two matches and hope Liberty Professionals, Elimina Sharks and Great Olympics drop points to aid them sneak away from the drop zone. One of the two wins could be achieved this Sunday when the Elephants tackle Ebusua Dwarfs at the Len Clay stadium. Their chances of survival got boosted hugely after being able to pick a point at Wa All Stars last Sunday. Sammed Ibrahim is making a comeback from injury and is available for Sunday's fixture. Appiah
Kwadwo Asamoah and his Juventus teammates took to the pitch at the Principality Stadium on Friday afternoon to undergo one final training session before facing Real Madrid They looked to be in fine form as they were put through their paces on the hallowed turf. Juventus have conceded just three goals on their journey to the final and are the only team unbeaten in the competition. But Real Madrid remain favourites as Zinedine Zidanes side look to secure their 12th European Cup.
Asante Kotoko SC returned to winning ways last weekend when they managed a hard fought 1-0 away victory over Tema Youth FC to stay three points behind bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak. The Red family are looking to make it back to back wins this Sunday when they take on Great Olympics at the Babayara stadium. They could move to 3rd place with a victory. Steven Pollack is off to a phenomenal start to his reign as the head of the Porcupine Warriors. He has won all of his first two games in
Hearts of Oak defensive midfielder Leonard Tawiah has thanked Frank Nuttall for giving him the opportunity to play, adding that the Scot is the reason behind his top form. The combative midfielder picked up a double award in the last game against Liberty Professionals, winning the official NASCO man-of-the-match and the clubs maiden FERO MOBILE man-of-the-match award after exhibiting his best performance of the season yet-far. Tawiahhas played in the last seven games of the club having been
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