GHANASoccernet.com brings you a report on how Ghanaian players abroad fared in leagues underway despite the FIFA international break. Reuben Obodai has a lowdown on competitive and friendly matches across the globe. ENGLAND Striker Kwesi Appiah came on in the 66th minute for AFC Wimbledon as they were pipped 1-0 by Blackpool. Joe Dodoo, who joined Charlton Athletic on transfer deadline day, had a dream start to his Addicks career as he came off the bench to score the winning goal for

Uganda have arrived in Alexandria and trained ahead of Tuesday's top-of-table clash against Egypt in Group E of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Cranes coach Moses Basena briefed his players before training kicked off on Sunday evening about the importance of the match in Alexandria. ''We picked up a good result against Egypt. We need to build on that on Tuesday. It is this group that will do the job and i believe you know the reasons why we are here said Basena who was flanked

Ghana have altered their travelling plans and will leave Accra on Monday to Brazzaville to play Congo in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier return leg. The initial plan was to have team fly out on Sunday on a chartered flight to the Congolese capital. But that has been changed primarily due to last Friday's 1-1 draw with the Red Devils which has decimated their qualification chances. Ghana's contingent will arrive in Brazzavile on Monday and train ahead of the clash at the Stade de

Former Ghana Premier League giants Okwahu United and Eleven Wise have been relegated to the third-tier after the final day of competition in the Divison One League. Last year's Ghana FA Cup finalists Okwahu United finished third bottom on the Zone III table with 37 points from 30 matches. Zein FC were at the foot of the table and Dynamo FC finished second-bottom. Sekondi-based Eleven Wise finished at the foot of the table with 29 points after 30 matches. The other two relegation candidates

Karela FC and Dreams FC were crowned champions in their respective zones of the Division One League on Sunday. The two clubs have qualified to play in the Ghana Premier League next season. Karela FC, based in Nzema Aiyinase, beat Gold Stars at home to amass 73 points as champions in Zone II. Dreams FC settled for a 3-3 draw at home with Mighty Jets with striker Eric Gawu scoring a hat-trick. The also garned 73 points to seal a quick return to the Ghana Premier League Both clubs were

Ghanaian striker Hiram Boateng made his Exeter City debut on Saturday in the 1-0 win over Newport County in League Two. The 21-year-old replaced Reuben Reid in the 83rd minute as Lee Holmes' 57th minute goal gave them the points. Boateng, born in London, joined Exeter on a free transfer after leaving Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day. He Tweeted: ''Delighted to have made my debut yesterday & even more pleased with the win!.''   Delighted to have made

Captain Asamoah Gyan missed Black Stars training on Sunday in Accra ahead of their trip to Brazzaville to play Congo in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Kayserispor striker suffered a groin injury during Friday's frustrating 1-1 draw with the Red Devils in Kumasi. He was set to undergo a scan on Saturday but it is assumed that the degree of the injury will not allow him to play in Tuesday's return leg. Prior to the international break, Gyan had been battling a back pain which

Ghana forward Abdul Majeed Waris has re-joined his team mates at French division two side Lorient after his reported move to West Ham United fell apart. The 25-year-old will now has to psyche himself and get back to playing in the second division. The Ghanaian having impressed last season with 9 league goals to his name and attracting some of the best clubs in Europe,the forward was steeled for a switch to the English Premier League. Lorient have had a mixed start to the season having played

The FC crew break down Arsenal's inability to add big players and sell unhappy stars during the summer transfer window. Having missed out on a handful of big name signings, Liam Twomey discusses why Chelsea had a frustrating transfer window. Dan Kilpatrick assesses Tottenham's transfer window, and believes the club conducted some successful business, but are still missing a few key signings. The final days of the transfer window were exciting rather than genuinely productive; the major

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is coming under huge social media attacks after a lethargic performance by his team in a World Cup qualifiers against Congo. The former Ghana captain fielded a team with a soft under belly that had Stuttgarts Ebenezer Ofori and Atletico Madrids Thomas Partey in the middle of the park. His tactical ability has always come under sharp focus following a decision to play Turkey-based Atammah Laweh as a right back with the defender renowned for his central defensive abilities.

Congos world cup chances has been given a huge lift and they will fancy their chances against the Black Stars with news that skipper Asamoah Gyan will not be part of the travelling contingent for the game on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has been heavily criticized following his performance in the 1-1 draw against Congo with many questioning his continual starting slot. His deputy Andre Ayew who plays for West Ham United in England did not also complete the team's final training in Accra and

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has ruled out following in the footsteps of some of his team-mates by taking up a coaching career when he retires. The Ghanainternational, who currently plays for Indonesian side Persib Bandung, is close to hanging his boots as a footballer after playing for some illustrious clubs in Europe. The former AC Milan midfielder was tipped into following in the footsteps of friend and former team-mate Claude Makelele into coaching. Several ex-footballers have

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is facing a dilemma two games into his second stint as head coach of the Black Stars with news that Andre Ayew could sit out the all-important game against Congo in Brazzaville. The West Ham star was a passenger in the first leg against the Red Devils in Kumasi and would be one of the numerous players on the mission for redemption. Skipper of the side Asamoah Gyan a man who has also come under immerse pressure for his lethargic performance did no train on Sunday in

Kenya's hosting of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has been thrown into the doubt after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has called off this week's inspection visit to the country. The development has put Morocco on a high alert as they will be seeking to replace Kenya as hosts of the competition which starts in just four months. The visit was scheduled to begin on Thursday 7 September, butKenya's Football Federation (FKF) said the current political situationin

The Egypt national teams technical staff, headed by Argentinean coach Hector Cuper, have asked fans for support ahead of a crucial game against Uganda in the fourth round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Their other group opponents Ghana are still holding out of a place at the World Cup praying that the Pharoahs draw with Uganda in Alexandria to give them another lifeline Al-Ahram daily newspaper reported on Sunday that the Pharaohs management have asked Egyptian Football Association

A poor performance by the Stars in a World Cup qualifier left vociferous Ghanaian football fans gutted. The Black Stars ailed to grind the needed results against bottom placed Congo Brazzaville at their favorite Babayara sports stadium on Friday afternoon. Thomas Teye Partey salvaged a point for the Ghanaians in the 85th minute after Thievy Bifouma's 18th minute goal. The four times African champions are now in a difficult position to make it to their fourth consecutive FIFA World

Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Boateng scored his fourth goal of the season for LA Galaxy as they battered Colorado Rapids 3-0 at the StubHub Centre. The Los Angeles-based club, who last won a game at home April 7 against Montreal Impact in the regular season, recorded only their second home win by beating Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. LA took the lead in the 18th minute, after American born of Ghanaian descent Gyasi Zardes was clattered over in the box by Colorado goalkeeper Zac MacMath,

Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston says Black Stars must be given more time to build a new squad for the side as they are on the verge of crashing out of the World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars were already on the backfoot of the qualifiers for the tournament to be played in Russia next year. They were played in with the chance when Uganda defeated Egypt in Kampala on Thursday but failed to take advantage of the slip up as they were held by Congo to a 1-1 draw on Friday. Ghana, seeking

Defender Emmanuel Ntim signed a one-year contract extension for French second-tier side Valenciennes before being sent out on loan. The Ghana youth international will spend the rest of the season at third-tier side Chambly. He is a right back and can play as centre back too. Last season he made 19 appearances forValenciennes in the French Ligue 2. Ntim is former Right to Dream Academy graduate and played for Ghana at the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand....

Ghana defender Baba Abdul Rahman has been left out of Chelsea's 25-man squad for the English Premier League. The 23-year-olds absence could possibly be attributed to a knee injury suffered at the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Rahman has been at Stamford Bridge to continue his recovery and it does not look like it will be anytime soon. German Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 had wanted to re-take him on loan but no deal was reach. The Ghana international signed for Chelsea in the summer