Soldado (centre) has failed to score in six appearances this term, four of which have been as a substituteGhana ace Andre Ayew has escaped sanction by the Turkish FA on Thursday after five players were slapped with heavy bans following the brawl in last week's Galatasaray-Fenerbahce match.Ayew, was among the players who tried to separate the fighting players, was thought to be among the players who feuded during the confusion in the Lig 1 match.Former Tottenham striker Roberto
Fenerbahce striker Andre Ayew sparked a debate on Thursday when he was judged not to have scored in their 2-0 win over Belgian side Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League.The Ghana international initially looked to have headed from a Mathieu Valbuena cross to give the home side the important win in their European campaign.But television replays showed that that Ayew did not have contact with the ball but his effort fooled the goalkeeper and contributed to the goal.The goal was widely
Captain of the Black Maidens of Ghana, Mukarama Abdulai says they are ready for the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after the team ended its training tour in São Paulo, Brazil.The Black Maidens have been camping in Brazil since October 31 where they intensified preparations for the World Cup which will be staged in Uruguay from November 13- December 1. Mukarama who was top scorer doing the qualifying stage of the competition, says the training tour has toughened the team. “We
The AO CMS (Association Omnisport Center Mberi Sportif) of Gabon division have announced the signing of a partnership with the Renaissance Sportive de Berkane of Morocco. Through this act, CMS hopes to benefit from expertise on training and other football-related professions." Technicians of the club and members of the administrative staff will periodically go on an internship in Morocco to deepen their knowledge, " reads a statement from the club. In addition, this
Ghana Premier League side Elmina Sharks has wished departing technical director Kim Grant farewell after the former Ghana international joined Hearts of Oak as their new coach.The 46-year-old former West Brom defender was unveiled as coach of the Rainbow Club during a ceremony at the Sun City Hotel in Accra on Thursday, after penning a three-year deal with the club.Sharks released a press statement wishing their former technical director well.The statement of farewell reads;“We
Issa Samba has become the latest France youth international to commit to playing for an African nation at senior level as he chooses Mauritania.Samba, who helped France win the 2015 European Under-17 Championship, is in Mauritania's squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with Botswana.The 20-year-old defender was born in France but is of Mauritanian descentHe also featured for France at Under-18 level but has not played a senior competitive international for them.Samba
Born in the Netherlands but called for the first time with Morocco this month, AZ Alkmaar striker Osama Idrissi will honor his summons but the binational has warned: his final selection choice is not still done.So far international Dutch hopefuls, AZ Alkmaar striker Oussama Idrissi (22), is the surprise of the list of the coach of Morocco, Hervé Renard, for the matches against Cameroon (November 16) and Tunisia (20 November). In a video published by his club, the binational,
Nottingham Forest defender Tendayi Darikwa is backing Ghanaian youngster Arvin Appiah to have a 'great future' at the club.Appiah,17, has bee drafted into the first team training by manager Aitor Karanka.The winger marked scored on his first team debut after climbing off the bench in their EFL Cup defeat at Burton last week.And right-back Tendayi Darikwa believes the English-born Ghanaian will have great prospect if his listens.Arvin Appiah has a ‘great future’
Sassuolo midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng is tossing with the ideal of becoming a coach in future.Boateng, who turns 32 in March next year, is enjoying a fabolous campaign on his return to the Serie A.The former AC Milan star posted a photo on his social media handle with a caption; "Can I become a coach,"The image has sparked talks the Ghanaian could be tossing with the idea of becoming a coach when he retires from the game.
Kastrioti Krujë striker Charles Atsin is confident his side will avoid the drop in the Albanian Superliga.The Ghanaian-born Italian featured for the side as they lost 2-1 at home to Partizani on Wednesday. Kastrioti Krujë are firmly rooted at the foot of the table but the 29-year-old remains defiant about their top-flight status."I think survival is possible, there are still many games, 20 or more. I think if we play with the mentality of the last game we can do it,"
Ivory Coast coach Ibrahim Kamara have named a strong squad for their crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea this month. The list includes four new debutants Souleymane Doumbia (Grasshoppers Zurich), Comara Cheick (WAC Casablanca), El Hadj Dante, Vice Champion of the Games of La Francophonie 2017 (Lys de Sassandra) and Yacou Meité (Reading).In-form Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha retains his place in the team as the Elephants hope to claim full spoils
Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Brian Brobbey was on target for Ajax U19 as they drew 3-3 with Benfica U19 in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday.Brobbey, 16, restored parity for the Dutch side with a superb strike on the stroke of half time. The Portuguese outfit regained their lead via Nuno Santos who converted a 13th minute a spot kick. But, the Ghanaian led the charge for the visiting club with a impressive athleticism and predatory instincts. He constantly charged forward and tormented
Third in group H of the CAN 2019 qualifiers, Central African Republic play big on the occasion of their trip to Rwanda on 18th November as part of the 5th qualifying day. With this in mind, the coach of the Fauves, Raoul Savoy, released a list of 23 players Wednesday.Alongside captain Geoffrey Kondogbia, who celebrated his first cap last month, we note the return of the former Rennais and Lensois Habib Habibou. Currently the top scorer of the Bangui championship with 25 goals
Paris St-Germain are once again interested in Atletico midfielder Thomas Partey, having seen their initial approach rejected by the La Liga giants, GHANAsoccernet.com understands. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Wanda Metropolitano despite insisting he's happy at the club.Partey could be available on the transfer market in the winter having seen his opportunities limited so far this season.GHANAsoccernet.com understands that French giants
After Al Ahly's victory against Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the first leg of the Champions League final (3-1), the return leg will be played in Rades on Friday night.The Stade de Rades will be filled to capacity for this clash between Esperance and Al Ahly. The African Football Confederation gave the go-ahead for the opening of the south and north turns during the match in question.Tunisian Football Federation (WFTU) President Wadii Jarii on Wednesday announced the lifting
The hopeful Sparrowhawks coached by Jean Paul Abalo have been regrouping in Lomé since the beginning of this week as part of preparations for the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations Under-23. However, the activities are paralyzed by the eternal lack of financial means deplored by the Ministry of Sports and the Togolese Football Federation (FTF).Indeed, the Hope Sparrowhawks prepare a double confrontation with Ghana on 12 and 20 November 2018 according to the initial schedule
Egyptian giants Zamalek are interested in signing Ghana forward John Antwi from Misr El-Makasa. The inform forward has been on the radar of Zamalek coach Christian Gross, who has asked management of the club to inquire about the forward.Antwi, joined Makasa from Al Ahly for around $ 600,000 but according to reports in Egypt, the striker will only be allowed to move for an amount of $ 3 million.The 26 year old has been phenomenal for the clearing side, scoring four goals in 8 games
Mauritania coach Corentin Martins called Auxiliary side Issa Samba, the 2015 U17 European Champion with the Bleuets, for the CAN 2019 playoff fixture on Nov. 17 in Nouakchott against Botswana. A victory would allow the Mourabitounes to qualify for the first CAN in their history.The 24 Mourabitounes:Goalkeepers: Souleimane Brahim (FC Nouadhibou), Boubacar Salahdin (FC Tevragh-Zeïna), Namori Diaw (ASC Kedia).Defenders: Abdoul Ba (Auxerre, France), Bakary Ndiaye (Difaa Hassani
Newly-appointed coach of Hearts of Oak, Kim Grant has called on their supporters to rally behind him in is bid to return the club to its glory days.The former Ghana international penned a three-year deal with the Phobians after a successful negotiations.At his unveiling in Accra on Thursday, the 46-year-old gaffer entreated the Rainbow family to offer him their backing to help make the club great once again.“Thank you for welcoming me. I’m delighted to have been chosen by this
Ex-Ghana star Derek Boateng's lawsuit against former international team-mate John Paintsil over a borrowed $20,000 has been thrown out, with the court ordering to the midfielder to pay the defender legal fees and costs.An Accra Court rejected Boateng's claims that Paintsil borrowed the money in camp during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, ruling that the claim was frivolous.Boateng was demanding the recovery of the amount plus interest at commercial bank rate from
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