Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has been ranked among the weakest link in the squad by the club's fans following their stalemate against bottom-club Fulham.The 26-year-old has consistently been criticized for his perceived poor performances for the Magpies this season.The Ghana international has not endeared himself to the club's supporters, who have been extremely critical of the winger.Atsu lasted 72 minutes on the pitch but again failed to win the fans over the
Crystal Palace star Jeffrey Schlupp is confident about the side's progress revival after their famous win at Manchester City in the English top-flight over the weekend. The Eagles recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season after their 3-2 win over the Citizens at the Etihad stadium on Saturday.Ilkay Gündo?an opened the scoring for City before Schlupp pulled parity. However, it was Andros Townsend wonder goal that got many talking before Luka Milivojevic wrapped
Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC will hold a scouting programme in the Northern regional capital, Tamale.The exercise will take place on Christmas Day December 25 and Boxing Day 26 at the Nobisco Park.The Premier League will be scouting for talents amid the current state of local football.This is the second time the exercise will take place in Tamale after a similar one back in June this year.
Crystal Palace defender Jeffrey Schlupp has hailed Andros Townsend goal of the season contender in the side's 3-2 win over Manchester City.Townsend smashed home a sublime volley from 30 yards, bang-smack into Ederson's top-right corner.It's been described as the goal of the season contender after rattling with superb technique at the Etihad stadium to give the Eagles a 2-1 lead before Luka Milivojevic added third after Jeff Schlupp had equalized Ilkay Gündo?an
Three teams from Ghana and Niger Republic are to join those from Nigeria’s 36 states and FCT to compete for the 37th Ramat Cup.The annual competition organised by Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) is scheduled for Kano from Jan. 11 to Jan. 19.Nasiru Gawuna, the President of YSFON, said that the involvement of the three teams would help restore the competition’s international status.“The participation of the three teams from Ghana and Niger Republic, is to restore
Crystal Palace defender Jeffrey Schlupp has revealed the side's motivation in their famous 3-2 win over Manchester City over the weekend.The Eagles stole the limelight with a remarkable feat at the Etihad stadium, picking maximum points on the road in the most unlikely manner.And Ghana international Jeffrey Schlupp, who scored a magnificent goal, has revealed the side's motivation.“All week we have been talking about having no fear and come into this one off the back
Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena returned to the Levante team in their 2-1 defeat at Rayo Vallecano over the weekend.The 23-year-old climbed off the bench in the 78th minutes but could not salvage their defeat.It was just the fourth substitute appearance for the Ghanaian in the La Liga since he joined from FC Zurich.Levante coach Paco Lopez included the forward in his squad due to absence of several other key players.Dwamena has struggled to cement a place in the squad, leading to
Jeffrey Schlupp has hailed Crystal Palace special performance against Manchester City in the English Premier League over the weekend.Schlupp, 26, was on target for the Eagles as they beat the champions 3-2 at the Etihad stadium.Ilkay Gündo?an strode through a static defence to reach Delph’s cross and beat Vicente Guaita with a firm header to open the scores for the home side.But Palace pulled parity from a magnificent equalizer from Ghana international Jeffrey Schlupp on 33
Italian top flight sides Juventus and Fiorentina are interested in signing Ghanaian youngster Abdallah Basit from serie C side Arezzo. The 19 year old former Napoli youth player has impressed magnificently since joining Arezzo, attracting interest from several topflight sides in Italy.GHANASoccernet can exclusively report Juventus and Fiorentina are tracking the Arezzo midfielder and could make a move for his services in January.Abdallah Basit signed a contract extension with Italian
Ex-Ghana international Michael Essien met his former teammates at Persib Bandung, Sergio Van Dijk and Raphael Maitimo at Stamford Bridge for the game between Chelsea and Leicester City last Saturday. Essien, who spent two seasons in Indonesia was excited to meet his former teammates, sharing photos of their reunion in London before and after the game on social media.Meanwhile, Essien's former side Chelsea were stunned by Leicester City at Stamford Bridge after losing 1-0 to
English Premier League side Chelsea has rejected offers from Borrussia Dortmund for a swap deal involving Ghanaian youngster Hudson-Odoi for American forward Christian Pulisic. Chelsea are reported to be interested in Dortmund winger Pulisic ahead of the January transfer window but the Bundesliga side will only let their schemer leave if Hudson-Odoi heads the other direction.Chelsea manager Maurizzio Sarri is interested in bringing the American to the club as replacement for the
Asante Kotoko will know their opponent for the playoff round of the 2018/19 Confederation Cup on December 28, 2018.This comes after the announcement from the continent’s football governing body on Sunday that the draw for the final elimination round of the second-tier inter-club tournament will be held on Friday.Having gone past the preliminary and first rounds, the competition is now left with 30 teams which include the clubs that were beaten at the first round stage of the Champions
Ghana defender Jeffrey Schlupp says they went to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday with the determination to beat current English Premier League champions Manchester City. Schlupp restored parity for the Eagles with a fierce strike and went further to beat the Citizens 3-2.The Ghana left-back, who operated from the left wing, stated that they had prepared well for the game and went very focused.“It was a special performance,” he told Crystal Palace TV.“To come to a club like
Italian Serie A giants Juventus have sent a birthday wish to Ghana legend Stephen Appiah.Appiah, an iconic player during his playing days turns 38 on Monday, December 24th 2018.He joined Juventus in 2003 from Parma and spent two season's at the side before moving to Turkish side Fernabache.He made 48 appearances for the side and scored 3 goals.Appiah is currently a member of the Black Star technical team serving as a coordinator between the players and the technical team.Buon
Mario Balotelli, Samuel Eto’o and Patrick Vieira are among stars taking part in a French documentary on racism in football, titled ‘I am not a monkey.’The programme will be shown on Canal+ on January 6 and clips have been released in advance.They include an interview with Italy international Balotelli, who comments on the abuse he has received, including in his own homeland.“I have nothing against monkeys,” he shrugs. “In fact, I can 100 per cent tell you that monkeys
CD Numancia attacker Yaw Yeboah has expressed his delight with Ghana's qualification to the next round of the Africa U-23 Championship qualifier at the expense of Togo.The Black Meteors progressed to the next stage after a 5-2 aggregate win over the Hawks, and will next face Gabon in the penultimate round of qualifiers.Yeboah, who captained coach Ibrahim Tanko's side in Lome, believes they deserve their feat though their opponent's troubled them at a point in the
GHANASoccernet.com African Football Expert Nuhu Adams reports on seven Ghanaian players who helped their sides reach the Group stage of the CAF Champions League.However, there is consolation for them with slots in the playoff stage of the Confederation Cup.In the second-tier competition, four players were in action but Bernard Morisson's Motema Pembe failed to progress to the Group stage.CAF Champions LeagueRahim Osumanu earned a starting place in the ZESCO United lineup and
Fordham University graduate Rashid Nuhu is set to be the first the Ghana trained goalkeeper to play in the American top-flight after being invited for the SuperDraft.Nuhu, who gained a scholarship from the trailblazing Right to Dream Academy in Ghana to study one of the prestigious universities in American four years, recently graduated with his Bachelors Degree.With his academic certificate now in hand, Nuhu has grabbed the chance to pursue his lifelong dream of pursuing his football
Karela United have decided against renewing the contract of evergreen defender Godfred Saka, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.Saka, who joined the Nzema-based side as a free agent, will have to look elsewhere when his current deal expires next month.The former Aduana Stars defender signed a one-year deal with Karela United in January 2018.But the club has decided against extending his deal after growing impatient with the player's 'political' attitude.GHANAsoccernet.com
Asante Kotoko coach Charles Kwabla Akunor has praised midfielder Umar Bashiru for bringing stability to his side in their 2-1 win over Kariobangi Sharks. The Porcupine Warriors reach the play offs of the competition after a hard fought victory on Saturday.Coach C.K Akunor brought on Umar Bashiru in the second half when the Kenyans looked to be in control of the game but the ex-WAFA midfielder came on to stabilize his side.“We were not too exciting today, I must admit,” Akonnor
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