Poland have been eliminated from the World Cup, beaten 3-0 by Colombia in Kazan. James Rodríguez and co will now qualify if they beat Senegal in their last match, turning round their position after the opening 2-1 defeat against Japan.For Poland, who came to their first World Cup in 12 years as No 8 in the FIFA rankings and lost their opening game 2-1 against Senegal, the early exit will be a bitter pill to swallow. They offered little in this game, with Robert Lewandowski anonymous.Colombia
Midfielder Majeed Ashimeru has arrived in Switzerland to complete his move to Super League side St Gallen, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.GHANASoccernet.com understands, the Red Bull Salzburg-owned will be at Kybunpark on a season-long loan deal.Ashimeru spent the last six months of the season on loan at Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger where he excelled by scoring two goals in 15 matches.He spent the first half of last season on loan at second-tier Austria Lustenau
On-loan Inter Allies midfielder Fredrick Opoku played an important role as Penn FC came from a goal down to beat Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-1 at the Al Lang Stadium.Fredrick Opoku Yamoah got an assist to Mkosana’s winning goal.Hawkins took a short throw to Opoku, whose quick touch down the line gave him some separation from the defender.The midfielder whipped in a low cross toward the near post, which was met by the in-form Mkosana.Isaac Osae also started but was substituted in the second
Black Queens Captain Elizabeth Addo was named Most Valuable Player in Seattle Reign's 4-1 dfeat to NC Courage in the United States Women's Soccer League.The midfielder was sensational in the middle of the park where she created several chances which were spurned by her teammates.Elizabeth Addo emerged the best player on the field despite the defeat.The Black Queens captain has been able to transfer her brilliant form in Sweden to the States after joining Seattle from Kvarnsvedens
Japan and Senegal remain well placed to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup - and a last-16 date with England or Belgium - after an entertaining draw in Ekaterinburg.Sadio Mane put Senegal ahead from close range after an awful mistake by Eiji Kawashima, the ball flying past the Japan keeper after his attempted punched clearance hit the Liverpool forward.Japan were level before half-time through Takashi Inui's lovely curling finish, before Yuya Osako hit the crossbar.Nineteen-year-old
England roared past a physical Panama side and bared their own teeth with a 6-1 decimation of the Central Americans in Nizhny Novgorod.The Three Lions made light of the 31 degree heat and the physicality of their opponents by scoring more than four goals in a World Cup finals match for the first time.John Stones and Harry Kane both nabbed first-half doubles, while Jesse Lingard's magnificent bending effort meant they went in five goals to the good at the break.Kane notched
Ghanaian youngster Francis Amuzu registered his name on the score sheet for Anderlecht in their 1-1 draw with Heist in a preseason friendly match.The 18-year-old's close range strike handed the Purple and White lads the initiative in the 31st minute.Anderlecht were put under incessant pressure by the Belgian second-tier side after making plethora of changes at half time.Heist's pressure paid off as defender Roel Tambeur headed home the equalizer on the 55th minute mark.
Latif Atta Blessing was in inspiring form as he helped his LAFC side to beat Columbus Crew which had three of his compatriots. Early goals from Laurent Ciman and Adama Diamonde ensured the expansion side beat Columbus Crew who have been on a run of games without defeat.Belgian defender Laurent Ciman and Norweigan forward Adama Diamonde — each scored within the first eight minutes of the match, leading LAFC to a 2-0 win over Columbus Crewon Saturday night at Banc of California
Ghanaian forward Maxwell Boadu Acosty netted a late goal as Rijeka overcame Maltese top flight side Balzan Youth in a pre-season friendly encounter.Rijeka went into the game with the aim of continuing from where they left off last season in the Croatian top flight league - where they finished second to Dinamo Zagreb.Matjaz Kek's side indeed had a dream start after Croatian striker Jakov Puljic put them ahead with just four minutes on the clock.Balzan came out strongly in the
Ghanaian-Togolese midfielder Samuel Asamoah was on the scoresheet for Sint-Truiden in a pre-season friendly.The Belgian top-flight side walloped lower division Wellen 6-0 on Saturday.Asamoah bagged the fifth of the game in the 70th minute.The 24-year-old spent the whole of last term on loan at OH Heuven.By: Nuhu Adams
Black Stars forward Edwin Gyasi scored once to ensure CSKA Sofia beat V-Varen Nagasaki 3-0 in a friendly on Saturday.The former FC Twente youngster found the back of the net with only two minutes to full-time to complete the scoring against the team from Japan.Gyasi joined the Bulgarian giants in the winter from Norwegian side Aalesunds.
Black Stars forward Edwin Gyasi scored once to ensure CSKA Sofia beat V-Varen Nagasaki 3-0 in a friendly on Saturday.The former FC Twente youngster found the back of the net with only two minutes to full-time to complete the scoring against the team from Japan.Gyasi joined the Bulgarian giants in the winter from Norwegian side Aalesunds.
Black Stars forward Kwesi Okyere Wreidt continued with his goal scoring form when he grabbed the opener in Bayern Munich II thrashing of Ingoldstad in a preseason friendly on Friday. Bayern Munich II beat Ingolstad 3-0 in the friendly.The Ghanaian who has been in sensational goal scoring form for the Bavarians earned a call up to the national team after finishing the season as top scorer of the youth side of the German giants.Kwesi Okyere played a couple of games for the senior
Germany rescued their World Cup hopes with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Sweden on Saturday night.Germany headed to Russia as world champions following their success in Brazil four years ago, but looked as though they were heading out on Saturday night as they trailed to Sweden following a 1-0 defeat to Mexico.Joachim Low's side start the tournament with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Mexico, and results in Group F meant that Die Nationalmannschaft headed into their clash
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