Since its inception in 1992, the English Premier League has gone on to establish itself as one of the most competitive and enthralling leagues the world has ever seen which has also captured the imagination of Ghanaians. Its produced great footballers, some of whom, once retired, entered into a world of showbiz, others punditry, whilst others have modelled pants, shampoo and other worldly, worthwhile products. Bet! On a Saturday!? On the back of this triumphant league, there is also a quieter
The game of soccer has been around for an exceptionally long time now. In fact, according to FIFA, the earliest form of this game was played in China and went by the name of cuju. Players of cuju could use any body part except for the hands to knock a ball through an opening into a net. It was exceptionally similar to modern day football. And while this occurred back during the Han Dynasty (206BC to 220AD), todays version of soccer didnt come about until many years later. As far as soccer
Ghana midfielder Michael Essien believes he would make a great pair with French midfielder N'Golo Kante for Chelsea. Kante has been a hit since arriving in England, winning the Premier League with two different clubs in his first two seasons. And Essien admits he would have loved to have been paired with the former Leicester City man. "I would have loved to have faced Kante or play with him," he told Goal.com "He is such a great player. I am happy he is at Chelseaand he
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien says he fears club's talisman Eden Hazard could join Real Madrid next season. The Belgian ace has constantly been linked with Spanish giants Real Madrid following his superlative performances for the Blues. And according to the Ghanaian ace, the Stamford Bridge outfit should tie down the 26-year-old to a new contract as soon as possible to ward off interest from the European champions. Essien stated: He could go toReal Madrid to win the Ballon
Nigeria came from a goal down to defeat Ghana 8-1 in the AfriGlobal Unity Skate Soccer Fiesta at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on Saturday. The competition, which was organised by International Federation for Skate Soccer (IFSS) and co-sponsored by AfriGlobal Group and Binatone, was well attended by the fans. Ghana won the first leg 3-2 in Ghana. Speaking after the game, IFSS President, Sunil Lalvani said he was satisfied with the quality displayed by both teams. He insisted that the federation
Ghana and Persib Bandung midfielder Michael Essien believes the standard of football in Indonesia is not too bad. The former Chelsea enforcer signed a one-year-deal with Persib and went on to score five goals in twenty-three appearances as the club finished 13th on the log. According to the 35-year-old, many soccer players assume that playing in the Indonesian League is undemanding due to the country's position in the FIFA Coca-Cola ranking. However, Essienexplained if the standard of
Ghana-born Canada international Alphonso Davies has earned an invitation to train with giants Manchester United next month. A 17-year-old is a rising star midfielder with Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps. Davies was born in the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana to Liberian parents during the country's civil war. His family relocated to Canada when he was five. Davies debuted with the Whitecaps when he was just 15, and since then has proven himself as one of the team's
English Championship side Nottingham Forest have been linked with Holland-born Ghana international Edwin Gyasi. But they face competition from another Championship side Sunderland who are said to be interested in the services of the winger. Premier League clubs Swansea City and West Brom also reportedly tracking him ahead of the January transfer window. Gyasi currently plays for Norwegian side Aalesund where he has scored seven goals in 29 matches. The 26-year-old made his international
Ghanaian defender Isaac Donkor opened his account for AC Cesena in their 4-2 win over Pescara in the Italian Serie B. Chances were far-fetched for both sides in the first stanza of the game at theStadio Dino Manuzzi. However, Cesena were pegged back in the 62nd minute when Libyan enforcerAhmad Benali put the visitors in front from close range before Gambian forward Lamin Jallow pulled parity for the hosts in the 72nd minute. Pescara regained their lead four minutes later throughStefano Pettinari
Dunfermline No.1 Sean Murdoch is helping Dunkwa United FC goalkeeper Horlah Sarpeh to realize his footballing dream. Murdoch has been shipping gloves and other football equipments to the 6ft4ins stopper. The two connected through social networking site LinkedIn. Sarpehs natural talent has seen him train with Swedish sides Syrianksa and Sodertalje FK before returning to his homeland in 2016. ''I keep in contact with a young goalkeeper over there, Horlah, who has a big trial coming
The Black Princesses coach Yusif Basigi has invited (23) players to camping for their final FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifier. The camping started on Sunday, 10 December 2017, is to prepare for the test against Cameroon in January. Below is the list of players invited for camping: Goalkeepers: Martha Annan, Esther Agyeman and Anabel Bansah, Defenders: Gladys Amfobea, Justice Tweneboah, Blessing Agbomazi, Philicity Asouako, Cecila Hagan, Bridget Adu, Linda Amoaku and Florence Annor
Newly signed Aduana Stars right back Hafiz Adams has set his sights on helping the side perform well in next year's CAF Champions League. Adams put pen to paper on a three-year deal from Wa All Stars last Friday. The 26-year-old has already set out his target after completing the move as he wants to help the club make a meaningful impact in their CAF Champions League campaign next year. We have seen what Aduana Stars can do in the domestic topflight for the last few years. They have
Ghanaian forward Benjamin Asamoah was the hero of DOXA Katokopiaas he bagged the winning strike in their 2-1 victory over Ermis in the Cypriot First Division League. Ermis shot into the lead in the 16th minute to force Doxa, who are playing away into chasing the game. Back from half time, the visitors lifted up their performance and fetched the equalizer in the 50th minute through Finnish striker Sadik Berat. Asamoah who has been the star man for DOXA all season made a statement of intent
Former Asante Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic has been appointed as head coach of the Sudanese national team. The 55-year-old gaffer has been out of coaching since departing from Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko in April. The Croat has however been handed another top job after he was appointed as the head coach of the Jediane Falcons of Sudan and he's been tasked to build a team for next year's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He has a rich experience working on the continent
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Anaba kept up his scintillating form for Ontinyent CF in their 1-0 victory over Llagostera in the Spanish Segunda Division B. The former Asante Kotoko midfielder has been one of the brightest spots for the Valencia-based side and he put in another remarkable performance as Argentine midfielder Franco Russo handed them a slim victory over 15th place side Llagostera. Anaba took charge of the midfield as he combined silkiness and combativeness after his side went down
Newly-promoted Division One League side Accra Lions FC held their awards ceremony last Saturday, 9 December 2017. The event was attended by players, coaching staff and other members of the football fraternity. Lions were capping a fantastic season where they qualified to the second-tier league by winning all three matches in the Middle League playoffs. They beat R-Stake FC 3-0 and followed it up with the 4-1 thumping of Emmanuel FC and the final match against Photizo ended in a 2-0 victory.
It was a quiet weekend for Ghanaian players in terms of conversionrate as only three players registered their names on the score sheet. However, performance-wise, there were plenty of positives from most of the players across the major leagues as well as the lesser known leagues. Reuben Obodaihas a lowdown on how Ghanaian players fared across the globe over the weekend. ENGLAND Daniel Amartey, who is reported to be on his way to French side Nantes was missing from Leicester Citys squad
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