NAC Breda winger Thomas Agyepong has been included in the Black Stars squad for the forthcoming double header international friendlies against Japan and Iceland despite concerns over his fitness level. Agyepong had a consistent season with NAC Breda in the just ended Eredivisie championship due to persistent injuries. The 21-year-old was sidelined with an injury but make a return after five months on the sideline in the side's 3-1 defeat against AZ Allkmaar in February. The former Right
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Kevin Prince Boateng registered an assist as they thump Bayern Munich 3-1 in the German Cup final at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening. Frankfurt, who have not won the Pokal for the past 30 years, went into the game against the Bundesliga champions as the bookies favourites to lose. The Bavarians giants were however shocked as Prince Boateng set up Croatian hitman Ante Rebic, who made no mistake in sliding his shot past goalkeeper Sven Ulrich on the 10th minute mark.
Captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan has been excluded from Ghana's squad for the upcoming double header international friendlies against Japan and Iceland, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. Gyan, 31, has was excluded from the latest Kwesi Appiah squad following his inability to churn out game time for Kayserispor in the Turkish SuperLig. The Black Stars captain has not featured for Kayserispor in their last four games -making only one cameo appearance in the 2-1 defeat against Istanbul Basaksehir.
Coach Kwesi Appiah has named his squad for the Black Stars' upcoming international friendly matches against Iceland and Japan in June. The Black Stars will face the two opponents who will use the games to prepare for the World Cup next month in Russia. Ghana will also use the games as part of preparations for their upcoming 2019 AFCON qualifying games which will come off later this year. Below are the players who will represent Ghana in the friendly games: Richard Ofori (Maritzburg
Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner has described Ghanaian wing back Kwadwo Asamoah as a great Champion and a great person after years in Turin. Both players are leaving the "Old Ladies" after the last game against Hellas Verona. A game Juventus won by two goals to one. The Austrian defender missed a penalty in the game. Meanwhile, Asamoah did not feature in the game which was his last with the club. Lichtsteiner posted on Instagram his final good byes to the Ghanaian who he describes
Egyptian giants Zamalek have refused to let their Ghanaian forward Benjamin Achempong to leave on a free transfer following his return from loan. The former Kumasi Asante Kotoko forward spent the last six months on loan at Petrojet with his performances inviting several suitors for his services. Egyptians side ENPII, Arab Contractors and Petrojet are all interested in signing the Ghanaian. However, the white castles have refused to let him leave. According to reports, the management of the
Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Boateng will miss Levante's final game of the season through suspension, following the yellow card he received against Barcelona a week ago. Emmanuel Boateng stole the headlines in Spain after scoring a hat-trick in the game that ended Barcelona's 44 games unbeaten run. Levante won 5-4 in a thrilling encounter. Levante travel to play Celta Vigo in the final game of the season and Boateng has been left out of the squad following the accumulation of yellow cards
Former Ghana international Michael Essien starred as Chelsea legends lost 4-1 to Inter Milan in a game to honour the memory of former England Captain Ray Wilkins who passed on early this year. The Ghana who plays for Persib Bandung in Indonesia, has been an ambassador for the club and was invited for the game on Friday. The Inter Milan legends team called Inter Forever beat the the Chelsea Legends squad in a friendly at Stamford Bridge on Friday, winning 4-1. The match was played in memory
Technical Director of Reading FC Brian Tevreden has expressed his delight after signing 'long time target' Andy Yiadom. The 26-year-old joined the Royals from Barnsley on a four year deal. And technical director of the side, Brian Tevreden has disclosed how they have been itching to sign the Ghana international. Andy is a player we have been tracking for a long time and have worked hard to sign, so it is really pleasing to finally be able to welcome him to Reading, said technical
Owner of Premier League Champions Nana Agyeman Badu II has granted Zylofon media C.E.O Nana Appiah Mensah free plots of lands for coming in to sponsor the League. Nana Appiah Mensah's outfit Zylofon Cash signed a five year deal worth $10 million to sponsor the Ghana Premier League for the next five years. Osagyefo Agyeman Badu II, who is chief of Dormaa said this gesture is in appreciation of Nana Appiah's decision to sponsor Ghana's topflight League through his company Zylofon cash.
English born Ghanaian youngster Arvin Appiah scored from the spot in the Euro U-17 championship as England were beaten by Holland in the semi finals on penalties. The Nottingham Forrest youngster has been a revelation at the tournament but the game against Holland is the end of the road for him. England were held to a 0-0 draw by Holland at Chesterfield, before being beaten 6-5 on penalties. Holland had six successful attempts before Arsenal's Folarin Balogun saw his kick saved by Joey
Reading manager Paul Clement has revealed his excitement on making defender Andy Yiadom his first signing of the summer. The Ghanaian joined Reading from Barnsley after signing a four year deal with the former English top flight side. Manager Paul Clement who joined the club after he was sacked from Swansea, says he is happy to make Yiadom his first signing as he seeks to build a team that can return to the English Premier League. Im very happy that Andy is joining Reading as my first signing,
Afriyie Acquah has congratulated his former club Parma's immediate return to Serie A and described it as ''breathtakingly remarkable.'' Parma beat Spezia 2-0 on the road to pick up the second automatic qualification spot from Serie B with superior goal difference. They were tied on 71 points with Frosinone but sealed a dramatic return with a two-goal advantage. Parma, declared bankrupt in March 2015 and started again that summer from Serie D, have now earned back-to-back
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila has donated items to thethe Black Satellites team ahead of the Africa Youth Championship qualifier second league against Algeria. The one-time world champions will square off against the Fennec Foxes of Algeria at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Sunday. The 25-year-old presented an item to the team on his surprise visit to their current camping base in Cape Coast on Friday evening. The former Mamelodi Sundowns defender urged the players to strive to do their
Former Spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association Randy Abbey admits he has no regrets not contesting for the Executive Committee membership. According to the TV Presenter, the decision was divine and he felt after two terms it was enough to walk away. "After our second term, I decided not to seek re election on to the EXCO," he told Oyerepa FM in Kumasi."Overtime am convinced the decision I took was divine, " he added. "Especially by the turn of events so in a nutshell
Ghanaian defender Samuel Laryea Mensah is set to make an injury return for Ostersunds FK in their clash against Sundsvall in the Swedish Allsvenskan League on Saturday. The 28-year-old has not featured for the Red and Black lads in the ongoing campaign after being docked with a thigh injury just before the commencement of the season. But he was back in training for Caleb Potter's side earlier this week as he prepares to make his first appearance in the league when they travel to square
Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Randy Abbey has taken a swipe at the Ghana FA over the Black Stars inability to qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. Ghana failed to book a fourth consecutive place at the World Cup after missing out on the sole ticket to group leaders Egypt placing third in Group E with 7 points. Speaking exclusively to Oyerepa FM,Randy Abbey expressed his belief that the Ghana Football Association did notput out the right measures
Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Randy Abbey has lauded Zylofon Media for pumping cash into the Ghana Premier League. On Thursday, the Ghana Football Association signed a mega five-year sponsorship deal with Zylofon Media at a colourful ceremony at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, to become the headline sponsor of the Ghana Premier League. According to the Ghana FA, thedeal is worth $10 million over a five year period. The Ghanaian top flight league
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to earn $465,000 from forthcoming Black Stars international friendlies against 2018 FIFA World Cup bounds, Japan and Iceland. The West Africa powerhouse are due to engage Japan and Iceland on June 1 and 7, respectively as part of the two nations preparations ahead of the upcoming Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup - which is slated to commence in June. Ghana will receive $300, 000 from the game against Japan, whilst Iceland match would fetch $165,000.
Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakasoplans to sit down with Deportivo Alaves as the club prepares for impending departure of some of their players. It has been reported that Wakaso, who joined Alaves at the start of the season on a one-year deal, is weighing his options in the upcoming summer transfer window after failing to secure a move to Getafe in the winter window. The 27-year-old enforcer is set to hold a meeting on Monday with the clubs Sporting DirectorSergio Fernndez to discuss the way forward.
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