European football specialist, Reuben Obodai brings you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in abroad this weekend.Several Ghanaian players saw action over the weekend but only a handful managed to register their names on the scoresheet for their clubs.Daniel Amartey’s swashbuckling performance for Leicester City continued as he exhibited another solid display in their win over Newcastle United.Mahatma Otoo kept up his new found form in Turkey as he hit the
Asante Kotoko continued with their impressive off season form as they defeated a tough Berekum Chelsea at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.Kwame Boahene returned to the starting team by registering his name on the goalscorer sheet together with inform forward Sogne Yacouba as Kotoko beat Chelsea 3-0 with C.K Akunor, who is expected to be named coach of the club on Monday in the stands watching.The Porcupine Warriors opened the scoring just 15 minutes into the game after a spell of
Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng has indicated his readiness for the "emotional' with his former club AC Milan in the serie A in Italy tonight. The midfielder, who is now with high flying serie A side Sassuolo will face his former side in a clash he describes as very emotional for him.Boateng had one of his best season with the Saan Siro side, where he won the Scuddetto with the club in the 2010/11 campaign.Ahead of the fixture tonight he posted, "Emotional night
Former Black Stars captain C.K Akunor is at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to watch Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea in a friendly encounter. The former Ashantigold coach is set to be named the new manager of the Porcupine Warriors following the resignation of Paa Kwesi Fabin after seven months in charge of the Kumasi based club.C.K Akunor is believed to have reached an agreement with the management of Asante Kotoko and will sign a two year deal with the Kumasi based outfit.The
Newcastle United fans have vented their anger towards Ghana star Christian Atsu after the 2-0 defeat to Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday. Atsu lasted the full duration- his first this season - but he failed to impress as the Magpies were defeated at the St James Park.And some fans, who were really upset with the winger, took to twitter share their reactions to his performance against the former champions. How anyone thinks playing Christian Atsu is a good
Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru continued with his fine form in Switzerland after helping Saint Gallen beat Grasshoppers in the topflight league on Saturday.The midfielder was impressive as Saint Gallen came from a goal down to record a 2-1 victory at home.The 20 year old, who is loan from Austria giants Red Bull Salzburg was the orchestra in the heart of midfield, producing defensive splitting passes in a game he lasted for 85 minutes.Tranquillo Barnetta scored a brace after
The national U-23 team will face Togo in the first round of the Africa U-23 championship qualifiers for next year. The Black Meteors will face Togo in a two legged game, with the winner moving on to the next stage where countries like Nigeria, Congo, Senegal and South Africa have all drawn by for the second round.Ghana has not qualified for the competition since the format was change for the quadrennial competition, which is also a qualifying format for the Olympic games.Ghana
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached a deal to renegotiate a contentious television and marketing rights deal with Lagardere Sports.The commercial partnership with French media firm is now a subject of re-examination after several complaints and concerns over terms of the deal.The decision comes as a massive boost for football officials in Africa as the 12-year deal with Lagardere was widely condemned right across the continent.The new leadership of CAF, under
Malawi FA chief chief Walter Nyamilandu was voted onto the FIFA Council to represent Africa after coasting to a shocking win over experienced South African Danny Jordaan.The former international football star secured the emphatic runoff victory after defeating the 2010 World Cup chief organizer by 35 to 18 votes.Nyamilandu beat Jordaan in a runoff at a the Egyptian holiday resort of Sharm El Sheikh where the Confederation of African Football held its General Assembly meeting.Nyamilandu
Ghana Premier side Inter Allies have sent a heart warming tribute to the family of Karela FC owner David Brigidi who passed on on Sunday morning. Mr. David Brigidi known in footballing circles as Senator Brigidi passed on this morning after a short illness.The Businessman who hails from Nigeria was a senator for the Bayelsa Central constituency of Bayelsa State between 1997 to 2007.Inter Allies posted on Twitter after hearing news of of the passing of the 56 year old,"We
Owner of Ghana Premier League debutantes Karela United Mr. David Brigidi known in footballing circles as Senatore Brigidi has passed on this morning, according news gathered by Ghanasoccernet.comThe Businessman was confirmed dead on Sunday morning after a short illness.David Cobbina Brigidi, a lawyer by profession, was elected Senator for the Bayelsa Central constituency of Bayelsa State, Nigeria at the start of the fourth Republic running on the People Democratic Party (PDP) platform.The
Ghana midfielder Isaac Sackey was red carded in Alanyaspor's 2-1 win over Akhisar Bld Spor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. The Ghana international was cautioned in the 41st minute before picking the second yellow card on the 69th minute.The 25 year old who has been impressive in all appearances for Alanyaspor in the ongoing season.Former Newcastle forward Pappis Cisse opened the score for Alanyaspor in the seventh minute before Junior Fenandez added the second with
Former Black Queens striker Rumanatu Tahiru is hopeful one day an African woman will win the Women's Best Player Award. Last week at the FIFA gong, Marta of Brazil won the Women's best player award for the sixth with no African player close to the top 10 best players.However, Rumanatu Tahiru believes it is possible for an African to win the award. Tahiru, who was surprised after Modric won the FIFA best Player says something similar could happen in future."Everything
Ghana midfielder Nana Opoku Ampomah continued his explosive start to the season by scoring in Wasland-Beveren's win over Mouscron in the Belgium Jupiler league. Ampomah netted in the 74th minute as the Beveren-based club claimed a convincing 3-0 victory away at Stade Me Canonnier.The 22-year-old secured the win with third goal after Vellios and Schryvers had given Beveren a 2-0 lead.The goal was Ampomah's fifth in eight games this season, making him the club's top
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared that it will be backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election next year.Africa becomes the first continent to declare its support for Infantino even though not other candidate has declared interest in standing for the position.The declaration is a massive boost for Infantino as the unconditional open support for his candidature is a clear indication of his popularity in Africa.CAF President Ahmad Ahmad revealed Africa's
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have named an 18 man squad for their friendly against Berekum Chelsea on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.The Porcupine Warriors will play the stubborn Chelsea side this afternoon with a strong side which includes star Burkinabe forward Yacouba Sogne.Captain Amos Frimpong, who is expected to be signing a new deal will lead the side with evergreen midfielder Jordan Opoku in the squad.Kotoko have been in superb form in recent games, and recorded
Ghana Premier League side Ashantigold will break camp on Sunday after their friendly encounter with Nkoranza Warriors. The Miners who have been in camp for since June preparing for the uncertain return of the top flight will allow their players break on Sunday as they await news of the Ghana Premier League.The Obuasi based outfit have been involved in several friendlies over the period since the suspension of the Premier League including a two legged encounter with Asante Kotoko.The
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has punished Madagascar following a deadly stampede at the country's national stadium ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Senegal on 9 September.One person was killed and nearly 40 others were injured before the match in Antananarivo which ended in a 2-2 draw.Caf announced disciplinary measures following its executive committee meeting in Egypt which include a ban on Madagascar using the Mahamasina Stadium for
Mortada Mansour, chairman of Egyptian giants Zamalek, has been banned from all football-related activity for a year by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) following comments he made about leading Caf officials.African football's governing body issued the punishment after Mansour was seen in a video allegedly insulting Caf president Ahmad and general secretary Amr Fahmy.66-year-old Mansour has also been issued with a fine of US$40,000.The Zamalek chairman reacted to
Former coach of the Black Queens Yussif Basigi says the team has an advantage of winning the Africa Women's Championship for the first time, as host of the competition. According to the Black Princesses coach, the team will be motivated by the home crowd which should give them the edge over big names like Nigeria and Cameroon.“Yes I am very confident they can win it, I know most of the ladies, I worked with them during my team with the team and I know they will deliver,”
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