Ghana attacker Solomon Asante has been nominated for three awards at club side Phoenix Rising following his fantastic debut season in the American second-tier league.The 28-year-old's belter against Oklahoma City Energy in the United Soccer League is among the four goals nominated for the end-of-the year award.Jason Johnson's goal against Tulsa, Didier Drogba's effort against Tulsa and Chris Cortez's long range strike against St. Louis are the other contenders.Asante
Sassuolo forward Kevin-Prince Boateng blamed his side’s profligacy in front of goal for their surprise 4-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Italian Serie A on Sunday.According to Kevin, his side played better but ended up on the losing side because they forgot how to score, especially in the first half. "In the first half we forgot to score goals, then we immediately counterattacked the first twenty minutes we had a great game".Boateng was, however, full of praise for Milan’s
Former Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac guided Thailand to beat Belarus on penalties at the Rajamangala National Stadium on Sunday to retain the King's Cup.The game ended in a goalless draw during regular time and Siroh Chatthong‘s penalty kick gave the War Elephants a 5-4 win.It was the first trophy for the Thai team under Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac after taking over the top job from Kiatisak ''Zico'' Senamuang in April.Midfielder Theerathon Bunmathan was
Midfielder Isaac Cofie has established himself as the anchorman for Sporting Gijon in the Spanish second-tier.The 27-year-old has been deployed as the holding midfielder by coach Rubén Baraja and he has excelled.Cofie provided massive protection to the back four and ensure they run away with a 1-0 win over Las Palmas.He has made five league appearances in the seven week old Segunda Liga.
Fenerbahçe forward Andre Ayew has again been left out of Ghana's squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone as the tension between the coach and the Ayew family deepens. The 29-year-old has been overlooked for the double-header against the Leone Stars over claims of lack of commitment.Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has kept to his earth-shattering decision to leave out the wideman from his recent call-ups.While Appiah has insisted he has no problems
Former Ghana international Malik Jabir has ruled himself out of the Black Meteors coaching job.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.Jabir who has been the coach
Ghanaian forward John Antwi was on the scoresheet for Misr Lel Makasa to help them defeat El Entag El Harby 2-1 in the Egyptian Premier League.Mohamed Adel restored parity for El Entag El Harby after Paulin Voavy had scored for Misr Lel Makasa.The former Dreams FC goal poacher came to the party by snatching the match-winner for the home side in the 64th minute.The narrow victory keeps Misr Lel Makasa in third place on the League table after eight matches.The bulky forward is still
Ghana winger Edwin Gyasi has heaped praises on CSKA Sofia fans for their unflinching support.Gyasi, 27, joined the Bulgarian giants from Norweigian side Aelesund during winter transfer window.The former FC Twente wideman has quickly established himself in the side, scoring two goals in nine appearances in the ongoing Bulgarian top-flight league."The fans here are fanatical, I have not seen them anymore they really live with CSKA is the biggest club in Bulgaria Everywhere I
Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew has once again been left out of the Ghana squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone.The 27-year-old has been snubbed by coach Kwesi Appiah for the double-header against the Leone Stars.Ayew has been frozen out of the national team since he pulled out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Congo.The former Swansea City star was was accused of feigning injury, leading to the decision to yank him from the squad
Head coach of German giants Bayern Munich has single our Jerome Boateng for blame after the Bavarians suffered their first defeat of the season to Hertha Berlin. Hertha Berlin inflicted a first defeat of the 2018/19 season on Niko Kovac’s Bayern Munich at the Olympiastadion on Friday.Despite seeing plenty of the ball, Bayern were punished by a clinical Hertha side for not being their razor-sharp selves in front of goal. Robert Lewandowski headed over for the defending champions
Hibernian winger Thomas Agyepong has made a return to the Ghana national team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone.The youngster has been rewarded with his impressive displays for the Scottish side after being a recall into the team.Agyepong, on loan from NAC Breda, has scored once in four appearances for the Scottish side.The hugely talented wideman has impressed since breaking into the national team.The Black Stars take on the Leone Stars
Head coach of Italian serie B side Spezia, Pasquale Marino says he is impressed with the performance of Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Gyasi in the club's 2-1 win over Capri on Saturday. Emmanuel Gyasi, who joined the club on loan from Südtirol has impressed in the current campaign helping Spezia to 8th on the table.After the game, manager Pasquale Marino heaped praises on the Ghanaian and his Nigerian friend Okereke."Okereke and Gyasi. From the realistic point of view
Ghanaian forward Ahmed Obeng netted a consolation for Leamington FC in their 2-1 defeat against Ashton United in the English lower-tier league.The 26-year-old fetched the opener for the visitors just a minute into the game but the led did not last as radley Jackson 17 minutes later.Ashton United claimed the maximum points in the final embers of the game through Martin Liam.Obeng has scored once in 8 matches for Leamington FC in the ongoing National League.
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has made a controversial return to the national team after more than a year absence.The 32-year-old, who plays for Turkish side Kayserispor, has not featured for the side since the 2017 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Congo.The decision to recall the iconic football star has sparked controversy amid his recent lack of playing opportunities.The statistics does not make for an interesting reading at club level, but the former Sunderland hitman has impressed
A top Cameroon football official told AFP on Sunday his nation "will be ready" to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even though the final decision has been delayed.Cameroon's hosting of African football's showpiece event has been in jeopardy for months since the decision to increase the tournament from 16 to 24 teams.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had been expected to confirm Cameroon as host on Friday at their meeting in
Ghanaian defenderFard Ibrahim has earned plaudits from Vejle Boldklub U-19 coach Steffen Kielstrup following his superb debut in their 4-3 defeat against Brondby IF U-19 side.The 18-year-old left-back was introduced into the match on the 61st minute to replace Thomas Gundelund where his effort helped them to register three goals in the second department of the game."Fard has a good package and makes a good effort," Coach Kielstrup told the club's official website
Ghana winger Edwin Gyasi says making a move to Bulgaria from Norway has helped in his career development. The Black Stars forward has been impressive since joining Bulgarian giants CSKA Sofia from Aeslund in February helping the club finish second last season.In the current campaign he has played 9 of the top flight games, scoring two goals and creating three assist. Meanwhile in all competition the speedster has made 6 assists in 15 games.Having moved to Norway from Holland and
Deportivo Alavés Mubarak Wakaso has made a return to the Ghana squad after more than a year absence.The 28-year-old has won his way back into the team after an explosive season in the Spanish La Liga.The former Panathinaikos and Rubin Kazan midfielder has made six appearances for Alaves this season.He was reported to have clashed with the Ghanaian gaffer since he was dropped for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia.
Leicester City news outlet have rendered an unqualified apology to Ghana defender Daniel Amartey after an improvement in his recent performances. Amartey had been subjected to harsh criticisms from the foxesofleicester.com for mediocre displays earlier this campaign.However, the 23-year-old has improved greatly. He put up an impressive display last Saturday when Leicester won 2-0 away at Newcastle United."Please accept this as an apology: during this past week, Leicester City
Zimbabwean referee Norman Matemera will be the centre man in Ghana's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home against Sierra Leone on 11 October, 2019.The 36-year-old will be assisted on the lines by Thomas Kusosa and Luckson Mhara.The match will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium in Abidjan.Matemera become famous after confirming he rejected a US$ 10,000 bribe from Equatoguinean side Desportivo Niefang to influence a CAF Confederation Cup against Ivorian side Williamsville
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