Mali have pumped in five goals in their Round of 16 match against Iraq, while Ghana beat Niger 2-0. Both teams looked to be in fine fettle. So expect the battle of the African giants to be a see-saw affair. Its going to be physical and open. Malis Lassana NDiaye has now scored five goals in four matches. Ghanas Eric Ayiah and company, however, are producing fantastic attacking football. Also, Ghana may just have a better defensive organisation. USA v England (October 21, 8 pm, Goa) England
Ghana star Christian Atsu says he still has everything to prove in the Premier League and is determined to improve his current form. Atsu has started all but one of the Newcastle Uniteds league games and has also registered one goal his first in the English top flight. But admits he needs to give more to the ninth-placed team, which is preparing for Saturdays home game against Crystal Palace. Im very happy playing for Newcastle, said Atsu, who recovered from injury in time to play in last
Madura United gaffer Gomes de Oliviera is rejoicing over the absence of influential Persib Bandung midfielder Michael Essien ahead of thir clash over the weekend, insisting his side will punish the visitors. Persib Bandung will visit Oliviera's side in a titanic duel over the weekend but with the Ghanaian plyers who is retired to the sidelines due to injury. To Gomes de Oliviera, the Ghanaian midfielder is armed with incredible skills and experiencen and is undoubtedly a very key player
Ghanaian defender Abraham Frimpong has been ruled out of Red Star Belgrade's Europa League tie against Arsenal at home on Thursday night. The centre-back suffered a scary injury during a 5-0 Serbian Cup win over second-tier outfit Dinamo Vranje last week. The 24-year-old centre back fell awkwardly after he tried to head-clear a ball from his danger zone, but did not land well and his head crushed onto the deck. He remained unconscious, and a club doctor approached him immediately, and
Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade will be counting on striker Richmond Boakye for victory against giants Arsenal on Thursday in the Europa League. The Ghana international has scored eight goals in UEFA's second-tier competition and will be relied upon. His solitary strike earned Red Star a 1-0 win at FC Cologne in the second Group match. Red Star have made an excellent start to the 2017-18 campaign, conceding just two goals in 12 Serbian top-flight fixtures to date. Arsenal have made
Indonesian side Persib Bandung will have to play their crunch game against Madura United without Michael Essien who has been suspended. Also missing for the game will be super goal threat Henhen Herdiana who also picked up a booking that has ruled him out of the game. Essiens absence will be a big blow to Bandung because he has been a pillar for the team and there is no player in the team that certainly carries his experience. Bandung will be chasing their league title after pumping in millions
Mali v Ghana (October 21, 5 pm, Guwahati) Mali have pumped in five goals in their Round of 16 match against Iraq, while Ghana beat Niger 2-0. Both teams looked to be in fine fettle. So expect the battle of the African giants to be a see-saw affair. Its going to be physical and open. Malis Lassana NDiaye has now scored five goals in four matches. Ghanas Eric Ayiah and company, however, are producing fantastic attacking football. Also, Ghana may just have a better defensive organisation. USA
Bollywood films have been a rage in foreign countries. Indian television serials are also catching up it seems.The Ghana under-17 football team is crazy for an Indian television serial Kumkum Bhagya. The popularity is so huge that the under-17 kids want to meet the main protagonists of the TV show, Pragya and Abhi. When the Ghana team came to know about their pre-quarter final match venue in Mumbai, they expressed their desire to meet the main leads of the popular TV serial. Kwadwo Agyemang,
Black Starlets coach Samuel Paa Kwesi Fabin has hit out Ghanaians for incessant attacks against his captain, Eric Ayiah in the ongoing 2017 U-17 World Cup. The striker has made a substantial impact at the U-17 World Cup in India, scoring 3 goals in 4 games for Ghana. Ayiahs profligacy in front of goal has been on the lips of many a follower of the teams progress. The Charity FC forward showed much potentials during Ghanas participation at this years Under 17 Afcon in Gabon, guiding the team
The Ghana U-17 players walked to the edge of the pitch after the final whistle, facing the stand their fans were gathered in. Then came a dance routine, performed with the same rhythm and telepathic synchronisation they used to beat Niger 2-0. The claps, and the graceful leg movements that resembled crescent kicks was mirrored by the group of 43 Ghana fans. The dance is called Fubia, says team captain Eric Ayiah. We practice it everyday after training. When we saw the fans, the coach told
The Under-17 FIFA World Cup has reached its business end as the final eight teams have made it to the quarter finals. Germany, Brazil, USA, England, Mali, Ghana, Spain and Iran are the final eight teams vying for the coveted prize. Germany will take on Brazil, USA are pitted against England. In the other two quarters, Mali will play Ghana and Spain will be up against Iran. Brazil was the final team to make it to the quarters after they beat Honduras 3-0 on Wednesday. Ghana beat Niger 2-0
Ghana Football Association spokesperson Ibrahim Sannie-Daara has explained the indemnity and unclassified payments captured in its accounts is not meant to bribe referees. Black Stars management committee Wilfried Osei suggested the country's refusal to bribe [pay unclassified payments] cost the nation a 2018 FIFA World Cup finals slot. But that has been dispelled that by explaining unclassified payments catered for mobilising supporters for Black Stars matches and organise scouting and
As part of its efforts to bring innovative ways, ideas and solutions to Ghana Football, FA Cup Committee will introduce a Red army and Rainbow setting at the Tamale stadium for the grand finale of this years competition. In a unique final match between the two biggest clubs in the country, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, will introduce a new way of spectating in a an amazing setting for the game dubbed Unimissable. Tickets will be made available in an equal measure in a manner which supports
Muntawakilu Seidu believes the quality of the NigerianProfessional Football League is miles ahead of the Ghana Premier League due to the nature of pitches used and the payment structure of the club. The former Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko goalie insists that the Nigerian league rates ahead of the Ghanaian league mostly because of the artificial pitches they use. Speaking to Ghanasoccernet.com after his first season in the NPFL, the 22 year old drew the line between the two leagues and called
A highly respected member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and South Africa FA boss Danny Jordaan has been shockingly accused of rape by a musician in his country 24 years ago. Jennifer Ferguson, who is a singer and now lives in Sweden, made her earth-shattering allegation in the wake of the naming and shaming of powerful film maker Harvey Weinstien in America. She repeated her accusation on Thursday that she was raped by the man who is credited for
Ghanaian striker Mohammed Anas scored his third goal of the season as Free State Stars defeated Ajax Cape Town 2-0 in the Premier Soccer League on Wednesday. Edward Manqele opened the scoring in the 43rd minute for the hosts. Stars doubled their lead just five minutes into the second half through an Anas strike. It was Free State Stars third consecutive Absa Premiership win to lift them to seventh spot....
Former Ghana youth midfielder Awudu Issaka is optimistic that the Black Starlets have what it takes to clinch the FIFA U-17 World Cup currently ongoing in India. The Black Starlets impressively edged out fellow West African country the young Menas of Niger 2-0 in the round of 16 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Following the win against the Nigeriens, the two-time world champions have been paired against old nemesis Mali in the quarter final. Many have pressed the
CECIL JONES ATTUQUAYEFIO: The first Conquest of Africa with HEARTS OF OAK. Cecil Jones Attuquayefio born on the 18th October, 1944 was a loyal servant of Accra Great Olympics -Hearts of Oak's city rivals - but it was with HEARTS of OAK that he made his name as a coach. He died two years ago at the age of 71. Attuquayefio's footballing career spanned almost 20years. He started with Ghana Academicals in the early sixties, transferred to Accra Standfast F.C for a short-stint, later joined
Ghana winger Christian Atsu is determined to keep working hard to help Newcastle United achieve a top place finish in the English Premier League. The Magpies have been impressive in their return to the Premier League as they are occupying 9th spot with 11 points after eight rounds. Having suffered a slight injury scare during the international break, the 24-year-old is fully fit and ready to cement his place in the United starting eleven. He told clubs website: I was getting treatment during
Ghana and Bursaspor midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has applauded the Black Starlets for their splendid performance over Niger in the knockout stage of the FIFA U17 World Cup urging them to stay focused ahead of the clash with Mali. Skipper Eric Ayiah shot Ghana in the lead on the stroke of half time before substitute Richard Danso blasted a thunderous finish to seal a 2-0 win for the Starlets over their Nigerien counterparts. The Starlets have then set up a quarter final cracker with nemesis
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