Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukemia in July 2017.After 12 months of gruelling treatment which cost him his career, his lifelong dream of playing at a World Cup, the chance of being present at the birth of his second daughter and almost his life, Ikeme was told he was in complete remission.The 32-year-old must have further, less invasive, treatment and Ikeme admits he is not sure what the future holds."I am unemployed,"
Ghanaian duo Joseph Aidoo and Joseph Paintsil were in action for Belgian side Genk in their 2-0 win over Malmo FF in the Europa League on Thursday.Aidoo, a centre back, lasted the entire duration at the Luminus Arena.Winger Painstil was introduced in the 72nd minute to replace Dieumerci Ndongala just after Genk had scored the second goal.Leandro Trossard scored the first goal in the 37th minute and Mbwana Samata added the second on 71 minutes.In the other Group I match, Besiktas
Ghanaian duo Joseph Aidoo and Joseph Paintsil were in action for Belgian side Genk in their 2-0 win over Malmo FF in the Europa League on Thursday.Aidoo, a centre back, lasted the entire duration at the Luminus Arena.Winger Painstil was introduced in the 72nd minute to replace Dieumerci Ndongala just after Genk had scored the second goal.Leandro Trossard scored the first goal in the 37th minute and Mbwana Samata added the second on 71 minutes.In the other Group I match, Besiktas
On-loan St Gallen midfielder Majeed Ashimeru has signed a deal with Nike, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.The former WAFA player has signed a two-year contract.Ashimeru has been strutting his stuff since moving to Europe last year where he signed for Red Bull Salzburg.He spent two loan stints with Austria Lustenau and Wolfsberger.The 20-year-old joins a list of renowned footballers who have contracts with the kit manufacturing.
Ghanaian striker Elvis Manu was a second half substitute for Turkish side Akhisarspor in the 1-0 defeat to FC Krasnodar in the Europa League on Thursday night.Manu replaced Adrien Regattin on the hour mark but could not help his side cancel out a first half goal conceded.Viktor Claesson scored the only goal for the Russian side in the 26th minute.Manu played in the Europa League with Dutch side Feyenoord.
Ghana star Andre Ayew was an unused substitute as Fenerbahce suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb in their opening UEFA Europa League Group D clash. The dominant hosts took an early lead in the 16th minute through Ivan Sunjic before Izet Hajrovic doubled the lead after 27 minutes.Just after the break Roman Neustaedter pulled one back but ten minutes later Hajrovic restored Dinamo's two-goal lead before Daniel Olmo scored the fourth.It is unknown why Fenerbahce
Winger Emmanuel Gyamfi could leave giants Asante Kotoko due to a deadlock in contract negotiations. According to reports in the Garden City, Gyamfi wants improved terms before extending his stay at the club.His contract with the Porcupine Warriors expired last month.Talks of a renewal have remained stagnant over the past few weeks.Gyamfi joined Asante Kotoko on a free transfer in 2016 after leaving Wa All Stars.
Vice president of the Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee Lucy Quist says football as a major tool for development. The former Airtel Ghana Managing Director is on a four-member team to restructure football in the country after it was rocked by corruption.An investigative piece by ace journalist Anas Armeyaw Anas which was premiered in June this year, showed some Ghana FA officials including referees taking bribes."I see football and sport in general but particularly
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