Belgian-born Ghanaian defender Denis Odoi picked red card as Fulham FC pipped Aston Villa 1-0 in the play-offs final to win promotion into the English Premier League at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The Cottagers, who went into the game as the bookies favourite to grab the last qualification ticket to the top flight league, got off to a flying start as Scottish midfielder Tom Cairney handed them a 23rd minute lead. Aston Villa piled pressure on Fulham midway through the game as they aimed
Gareth Bale came off the bench and scored a spectacular bicycle kick on the biggest stage as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win their third successiveChampions League title. Jurgen Klopp's side, who lost Mohammed Salah in the first half with a suspected dislocated shoulderand then saw a Loris Karius gaffe gift Karim Benzema the opener (51) had swiftly rallied in Kiev through Sadio Mane (55). But after agony and ignominy, Bale delivered a moment befitting of the showpiece, his 64th-minute
Midfielder Rafael Essel Mensah has parted ways with Cape Coast based Ebusua Dwarfs in the transfer window of the Zylofon Cash Premier league. The young midfielder agreed on terminating the contract with the mystery club due to personal reasons. Essel ended his association with the Crabs for reasons best known to the two parties as he looks set to join another top flight side in the ongoing second registration window. The midfielder who is revered for his passing accuracy has been with the
Ghanaian born Holland International Timothy Mensah has been thankful to Crystal Palace where he spent last season on loan. The 20 year old played 24 times for the club but will return to Manchester United next season following an impressive season with the Eagles. I think it was a good season and I enjoyed it a lot, he said. As a young player you have to learn and youre going to make mistakes, but Palace gave me an opportunity. Its been great to play for a beautiful club like Palace in the
Ghanaian youngster Paul Appiah has won the 2018 Floodlit Cup with English side Chelsea. The 14 year old played an influential role as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace U-15 to the trophy. Paul Apiah joined the Blues in 2017 and had a good season with the club. He joined a bandwagon of Chelsea youngsters with Ghanaian heritage that has Tariq Lamptey, Calum Hodson Odoi, Ethan Ampadu and Richard Nartey. The youngster is expected to grow through the ranks having started in an impressive manner...
Columbus Crew defender Jonathan Mensah is confident of his side's chances ahead of the game against Sporting Kansas City in the MLS on Sunday. Columbus Crew are one of the club's to concede few goals in the Major League soccer and have been unbeaten in their last four games, a record Mensah wants the team to extend. "Sticking to our plans, playing to our strength and minimizing the chances of the opponents in our half. We always try to work on the details that we can beat our opponents
Ghanaian striker Saddick Adams has expressed his gratitude to the management of Asante Kotoko after completing a move to AshantiGold in the ongoing Zylofon Cash Premier League. The 28-year-old rejoined AshantiGold on a two-year deal on Friday after he was deemed surplus to requirement by the Porcupine Warriors. Saddick took Twitter to thank the club's management for giving him the opportunity to wear the iconic red jersey. Proud to be part of this wonderful club and to be part of it
Asante Kotoko have confirmed the transfer of striker Saddick Adams to AshantiGold SC in the ongoing window. Saddick was one of two players placed on transfer by the Porcupine Warriors for non-performance. The 28-year-old requested for a termination of his contract but the club's management rejected his request. The Redsconfirmed the transfer of the former Atletico Madrid youth striker on Saturday. This will be his second stint with the Miners after graduating from their academy in 2007.
Former Tema Youth Coach Tony Lokko has heaped praises on Medeama SC manager Samuel Boadu for his outstanding performances in the Zylofon Cash Premier League. Samuel Boadu has led the Mauves and Yellow to the top of the table after 13 games in the Premier League. Having joined the club as head Coach following the departure of Evans Adotey, the young tactician has impressed this season. His performance has caught the eye of experience Tony Lokko, who lavished praises on the young manager.
Hearts of Oak midfield dynamo Winful Cobbinah has expressed his disappointment in their draw with WAFA in the Zylofon Cash Premier League on Thursday. The silky attacker was handed the captain's armband in the Week 13 clash against the Academy Boys as the Phobians were held to a goalless stalemate at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The 26-year-old was over the moon to have been handed the responsibility to lead his side but lamented on their failure to make the day a memorable one. "It
Hearts of Oak midfield dynamo Winful Cobbinah has expressed his disappointment in their draw with WAFA in the Zylofon Cash Premier League on Thursday. The silky attacker was handed the captain's armband in the Week 13 clash against the Academy Boys as the Phobians were held to a goalless stalemate at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The 26-year-old was over the moon to have been handed the responsibility to lead his side but lamented on their failure to make the day a memorable one. "It
Berekum Chelsea director of football, Nana Oduro Sarfo says Jordan Ayew is likely to join Scottish champions Celtic in the summer transfer window. Ayew, 26, was a delight to watch for Swansea City in the just ended English Premier League, where he netted 11 goals, as they ended their seven-year stay in the Premier League. The former Aston Villa forward was named side's topscorer and Players Player of the season, which has sparked summer transfer rumour to Meserysiders, Liverpool and Everton.
Ghana star Jordan Ayew could be playing in the Scottish Premier League with Celtic, according to a family source. Nana Oduro Sarfo, who is a director of Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea, told an Accra-based radio station the Swansea will be playing top-flight football next season. ''Jordan has offers from several teams currently, he will surely not play in the championship. Liverpool wants him but Celtic wants him more and with Celtic, he can express himself well in their league,''
Ghanaian journalist Rahman Osman is the only African to be featured in the highly talked about Mohammed Salah documentary that is currently airing in the United Kingdom on Channel 4. The hardworking Ghanaian journalist shares the screens with some of the most celebrated names in world football in the documentary that goes back to look at Mo Salahs humble beginnings and the incredible season that has shot him to footballs highest echelons. Despite the documentary featuring the likes of Gary
Inter Allies coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has set his sights on winning more away matches in the ongoing Zylofon Cash Premier League. The Capelli Boys ended their 23-match winless away run in the league when they inflicted a 1-0 defeat on Wa All Stars at the Malik Jabir Park on Wednesday. Allies coach Yatsuhashi expressed his delight with the result and says they are working to repeat the feat in their subsequent away matches in the league. "We're very happy with the victory over Wa
Christian Atsu has revealed he delayed a knee operation until it became clear Newcastle United were safe in the English Premier League. The Ghana international had to play through the pain barrier last season to ensure the Magpies regained their top flight status. Atsu also added that his long-term injury had plagued his career for the last three years. He told nufc.co.uk: "I thought to myself, we came to the Premier League to stay there and I kept playing through the pain. ''I
Columbus Crew defender Lalas Abubakar says his insatiable desire to improve his game has been the main reason behind his recent upsurge of form in the ongoing Major League Soccer campaign. The budding centre-back has taken the American top flight league by storm this term with some delightful performances. Abubakar, who scored a late winner against New England last Saturday, has made nine appearances for Crew so far this term, one game less than he made the whole of last year. According
Former Asante Kotoko's Public Relations Officer Listowell Yesu Bukarson with his Press Foundation is planing to hold series of demonstrations in Accra and Kumasi under the theme: 'Save Ghana Football Now'. The Executive Director signed statement released on Friday explains they protest marches ''will call on government to salvage the dwindling fortunes of sports, especially football in Ghana.'' This move comes after the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana
China-based striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom will not travel with Ghana's squad to play Japan on 30 May in a pre-World Cup friendly. The Jiangsu Sunning twisted his ankle after a heavy tackle on him during last Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League. He is in Ghana but did not train with the team as he receives treatment. Boakye has been excluded from the squad that will leave Accra on Saturday to face the Blue Samurai in Yokohama. He will also miss the
The Black Stars ended preparations in Accra on Friday afternoon ahead of their trip to Japan to face the Blue Samuari in a friendly on 30 May. Head coach Kwesi Appiah trained with 11 players at the Presec Park in Legon. Goalkeepers Lawrence Ati Zigi and Richard Ofori were present and joined by outfield players Isaac Sackey, Attamah Larweh, Emmanuel Boateng, Afriyie Acquah Belgium-based Nana Opoku, Lumor Agbenyenu, Nicholas Opoku and Rashid Sumaila completed the list. They will be joined
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