An Aduana Stars fan has confirmed he was slapped by striker Yahaya Mohammed after last Sunday's 2-0 defeat to ASEC Mimosas in the CAF Confederation Cup.''Is true Yahaya Mohammed slapped me heavily and it has affected my left Eye,'' Ernest Appiah-Kubi confirmed to Nhyira FM Sports.''As am speaking to you I have received my Police report and am on my way to hospital.''I told the players to play well and stop the abrasive displays. When
Ghana winger Christian Atsu has lauded the mental fortitude of Brazilian attacker Kenedy ahead of Newcastle United’s clash against Chelsea on Sunday.The Magpies were handed a huge opportunity to record their first win of the season when referee Craig Pawson awarded them a late spot kick in their game against Cardiff City last Saturday.But Kenedy’s poor kick was thwarted by the Blue Bird’s goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.According to Atsu, who spent time together with Kenedy at Chelsea, the
Ghanaian midfielder Edmund Addo has completed a move to Slovakian top flight side FK Senica in the ongoing transfer window, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.Addo, 18, penned a three-year deal with the Red and White lads after undergoing a successful two weeks trial.The attacking midfielder joins the Štadión FK Senica outfit from Ghanaian lower division side Mamprobi Mighty Cosmos.In an interview with the club's website after signing the deal, Addo expressed his
Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has expressed his readiness to face Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.The 26-year-old spent nearly four years at the Stamford Bridge after joining from FC Porto in 2013.And while he spent most of that time out on loan - he had temporary spells with Vitesse, Everton, Bournemouth and Malaga before joining Newcastle, initially on loan, in the summer of 2016 - he retains fond memories of his time with the Blues.The Ghanaian was left out of
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey believes Atletico Madrid have the credentials to win this season's UEFA Champions League.The 25-year-old is drawing inspiration from last week's UEFA Super Cup against European champions Real Madrid.Last season, Atleti won the Europa League and Partey believes they can go one better this term.''I think we can achieve more than in the past competition. For now, we are happy that we were able to start the season by winning the trophy.
One of the referees caught accepting bribe in the Anas exposé has questioned the integrity of the Referees Association of Ghana committee investigating the matter.Kumasi-based Justice Adu Poku alleged that all members of the committee lack integrity to probe them.Adu Poku suggests all members of the Referees Association have received bribe before and as such are not qualified to decide on his future."The RAG do not have a discipline committee and is only the Ghana FA that
Ghanaian youngster Frank Arhin was on target for Ostersunds FK in their 5-2 victory over lower-tier side Gute in the Swedish Cup on Thursday evening.Ostersunds went into the match against the lower-tier side as a wounded side following their 2-1 loss to Goteborg in the Allsvenskan over the weekend.Coach Ian Burchnall's side shot into the lead through Ludvig Fritzson with just two minutes in the game before Frank Arhin doubled their lead in the 11th minute.Jerell Anthony Sellars
Retired Referee Ali Musah Plato has stated that some referees who were captured in the Anas Aremeyaw Anas investigative documentary for allegedly taking bribes failed to appear at the investigative committee set up by the Referees Association of Ghana (RAG).About 17 referees and match officials were captured on tape receiving monies from undercover investigators from Tiger Eye PI who posed as agents for some premiere league clubs.In an attempt to sanitize the association, mother
Sassuolo coach Roberto De Zerbi says 'unique' Kevin-Prince Boateng was his first transfer target. Boateng made a surprised return to the Serie A after helping Eintracht Frankfurt clinch the German Cup.He has been in top shape for the side after joining on a two-year deal.And coach Roberto De Zerbi has revealed the Ghanaian has always been his top transfer target."Unique, exceptional, he is the first player I wanted." he told Gazzetta dello Sport.Boateng has
Ghanaian international Kevin-Prince Boateng has released his first hip-hop track titled 'King'.?
Ghanaian defender Kadri Mohammed has marked his debut for Russian side Arsenal Tula.The 22-year-old feature for the side in their 3-0 defeat at CSKA Moscow.The African came on the 71st minute but the defender could not prevent the heavy defeat away from home.The Ghanaian is on a season long loan from Austrian Wien with an option to join on a permanent basis.
Minister of Youth and Sports Isaac Asiamah has declared that government's move to reform Ghana football cannot be described as interference but rather intervention.Government moved to liquidate the Ghana Football Association (GFA) through the Attorney General as a result of the documentary that showed football officials in various alleged corrupt practices.The move stirred football’s governing body, FIFA who considered government’s action as interference to instruct government
A BLOODBATH looms in African football corridors of power with some of the continental game’s heavyweights likely to be banned by FIFA as part of a brutal and widespread crackdown on the corruption orchestrated by banished former Qatari strongman Mohamed Bin Hammam.At least 25 former and current African football leaders find themselves in the eye of a storm, and in the firing line, after FIFA flexed its muscles and slapped former African Footballer of the Year, Kalusha Bwalya,
Schalke 04 manager Domenico Tedesco has thrown his support to Baba Rahman to deliver in Saturday's Bundesliga opener against VfL Wolfsburg following concerns over the availability of Hamza Mendyl.Mendyl was acquired by the Veltins-Arena outfit to provide competition for the Black Star as the club prepares to take on the challenge of combining the German topflight with the Champions League.But the Ghana left-back's performance in last week's DFB Pokal win over lower-tier
Ghanaian defender Jacob Akrong wants to clinch the double with Mexican second-tier side Zacatepec.The 25-year-old, who joined the Ascenso MX side from Spanish side Palamos CF in the summer this year, has featured five times for the side.And he has set his eyes on winning the League and Cup titles for the side this term."we want to fight for the 2 tournaments (League and Cup), we have a good team with very good players and we want to give our fans good times," he said.The
The Ghana National Petroleum Commission (GNPC) will cut a sod for the construction of an Artificial Turf at Dompim-Pepesa in the Western region on Tuesday, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. The event will be attended by the company's Chief Executive Dr Kofi Kodua Sarpong as well as the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency George Mireku Duker.The Parliamentarian, George Duker, who doubles as the Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary select committee on Energy and
Ghanaian attacker Joseph Paintsil marked his debut in the UEFA Europa League for KRC Genk as they thump Brondby 5-2 at the Luminus Arena on Thursday evening.The former Ghana youth star joined the Belgian Jupilar Pro League outfit from Tema Youth in a four-year contract last month.However, he was not able to start the campaign with his new teammates after suffering an injury during their pre-season training.He returned after four weeks to mark his competitive debut over the weekend
Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey has been evasive on talks linking him to the Black Stars captaincy.The buzzing midfielder has captained the Black Stars in recent times with substantive skipper Asamoah Gyan and deputy in Andre Ayew being left out.Partey's influence in the national team is growing and has been touted as the next leader of the new Black Stars.But the 25-year-old has made 13 international appearances and scored six goals.''First of all, I try to work
The FIFA/CAF Liaison Team has decided to maintain US$ 5,000 as winning bonus for the Black Stars in next month's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.The two-man team has been in-charge of international football since government closed down the Ghana Football Association.This was after the airing of an investigative documentary by journalist Anas Armeyaw Anas where some officials were captured taking bribes."The players will be given US$ 5,000 as winning
Dutch born Ghanaian defender Derrick Luckassen is set to leave PSV Eindhoven for German Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin before the transfer window closes. The defender has struggled for play time since joining the Dutch Champions from AZ Alkamaar and with interest coming in from Hertha BSC, the 23 year old could leave the Eredivise.Luckassen joined PSV for around five million Euros and despite his big money move, he has failed to nail a spot in the club.The towering defender missed
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