Coach of ZESCO United George Lwandamina has declared that they needed to protect their ‘integrity’ and ‘pride’ following their 2-1 win over Asante Kotoko in the final group match of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.ZESCO United were accused of planning to play soft in order to help the Ghanaian giants qualify at the expense of bitterest adversaries Nkana FC who were also in action against Al Hilal in Sudan.The Zambian giants had nothing to play for following their elimination
European football specialist, Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in their respective leagues over the weekend.As the leagues across the world goes on a break to pave way for the qaulifiers and friendly matches to be played among countries I bring to you how they performed over the weekend for their respective clubs.I start off with Asamoah Gyan despite missing the Black Stars call up for the Kenya game played his second game
European football specialist, Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in their respective leagues over the weekend.As the leagues across the world goes on a break to pave way for the qaulifiers and friendly matches to be played among countries I bring to you how they performed over the weekend for their respective clubs.I start off with Asamoah Gyan despite missing the Black Stars call up for the Kenya game played his
Asante Kotoko coach Charles Akonnor says his side’s defensive frailties was the bane of their elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup.The Ghanaian giants needed to overcome Zesco United in the final game of the group stage to seal after blowing up the chance to do so in their penultimate game against Al Hilal in Kumasi last Sunday.However, two defensive blunders in the second stanza of the match cost them dearly after Stephen Nyarko had shot them into the lead on the stroke
Head coach of Asante Kotoko Charles Akonnor is ‘proud’ of his players despite their exit from the CAF Confederation Cup.The Porcupine Warriors needed to defeat Zesco United in Ndola in the final match of the group to ensure their place in the quarterfinals stage of the competition.Charles Akonnor’s men looked to have completed the job after Stephen Nyarko gave them the lead on the stroke of half time.But Jesse Were capitalized on a defensive blunder by Kotoko on the 54th minute
Asante Kotoko have crashed out of the Caf Confederation Cup following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Zesco United in Zambia on Sunday.Here are five things we learned. Defensive errors cost Asante KotokoThe Porcupine Warriors have been knocked out by their defence. The defending had been poor in the previous games but on Sunday it was terrible with Zesco United profiting to score two goals in two minutes to eliminate Kotoko.Asante Kotoko missed Songne Yacouba The absence of Songne
Asante Kotoko got eliminated from the 2018/19 CAF Confederation Cup after losing their final Group C match 2-1 to out-of-contention Zesco United in Ndola on Sunday. The Porcupine Warriors took the lead through substitute Stephen Nyarko but were stung by two goals in two minutes to end their campaign.With Sudanese Al Hilal beating another Zambian side Nkana FC in Omdurman, all Kotoko needed was a win to advance but that was not to be.It was the visitors who came close to scoring
Follow the LIVE play-by-play of the CAF Confederation Cup showdown between Asante Kotoko and Zesco United at the Levy Mwanawassa on GHANAsoccernet.comAsante Kotoko are in dire need of a win in this game to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Zesco United will also be playing for pride as they have no chance of qualifying out of the group.The first leg between this two sides ended 2-1 in favor of Asante Kotoko on match day two at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.Asante
Asante Kotoko Executive Chairman Dr Kwame Kyei went on his knees to pray to God for victory against Zesco United on Sunday in their final CAF Confederation Cup Group C match.Kyei watched the team final training on Saturday in Ndola and showed his level of spirituality when he joined the team in praying.Qualification will mean a lot to the business mogul who has tried to get the side motivated for the Africa campaign despite no competitive football back home.Kotoko need a win to
Crocked Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey has sent a get-well-soon message to a fan who got injured playing football and has been ruled out for five months.Bryan Dooher broke his ankle after a rough tackle last week, has undergone surgery and was told his injury was similar to what Amartey picked up in October last year.Amartey sent some soothing words to the wannabe footballer on Twitter: ''Bryan, Sorry to hear that a little fun with your friends ended like this.
Phoenix Rising FC captain Solomon Asante has lamented the 3-3 home draw with New Mexico United on Saturday night in the USL Championship.The Black Stars winger scored a brace- all from the spot- in a difficult match which saw them come from behind thrice to earn a point.The visitors took the first of its three leads in the 16th minute but Asante converted a spot kick in the 29th minute after he was fouled inside the box.But one minute later, Kevaughn Frater restored their lead to
Striker Nasiru Mohammed was on target for Hacken BK who beat Djurgarden IF 3-2 in extra-time to reach the Swedish Cup final.The Ghana international levelled the scores at 1-1 by the 33rd minute after Markus Danielsson had given the home team the lead in the 15th minute courtesy a penalty.Both teams were tied at 2-2 after regulation time.Mohammed was replaced in stoppage time of the first half of extra-time.Mervan Celik who came on in the 8th minute after replacing Alexander Jeremejeff
Asante Kotoko coach CK Akonnor has handed debut start to Ivorian Dang Zabo Teguy to replace suspended Sogne Yacouba in the must-win clash against ZESCO United in Ndola on Sunday.The former Manzini FC player has been handed the opportunity to play his first match for the club since signing in January.Akonnor has also replaced Habib Mohammed with Martin Antwi who started in the 1-1 draw with Al Hilal last week at home.Daniel Darkwah continues to impress as left back and captain Amos
Nasiru Mohammed was on target for Hacken BK who beat Djurgarden IF 3-2 in extra-time to reach the Swedish Cup final.The Ghana international levelled the scores at 1-1 by the 33rd minute after Markus Danielsson had given the home team the lead in the 15th minute courtesy a penalty.Both teams were tied at 2-2 after regulation time.Mohammed was replaced in stoppage time of the first half of extra-time.Mervan Celik who came on in the 8th minute after replacing Alexander Jeremejeff scored
Defender Gideon Baah scored a late superb free-kick to give Honka a 1-0 win over Oulu in the Finnish Cup 1/16th stage clash.The left back curled in a free kick from 20 yards to give the visitors the much-needed win which sealed progression to the next stage.Baah is trying to get his career back after injuries plagued his stay at MLS side New York Red Bulls.Honka finished on top of Group A and Oulu were also winners of Group C. Watch Gideon Baah's delicious free-kick for Honka
European football specialist, Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to you how Ghanaian players performed on Friday and Saturday in their respective leagues.As the leagues across the world goes on a break to pave way for the qualifiers and friendly matches to be played among countries I bring to you Ghanaian players scattered across the world performed in their respective clubs.I start off with Alfred Duncan who played the full throttle for Sassuolo as they were thrashed at home by Sampdora.
Asante Kotoko will be aiming to add to ZESCO United's woes at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Sunday, as they set their sights on the knockout stages of this season Caf Confederations Cup. The Porcupines know that victory will be enough to see them progress, no matter the result in Omdurman between Nkana and Al-Hilal who currently occupy the top two places in Group C.Their opponents, ZESCO, have already bowed out of this season's competition having failed to build
Phoenix Rising captain midfielder Solomon Asante scored a brace (all penalties) in their 3-3 home draw against New Mexico United in the USL Championship on Saturday.The visitors took the first of its three leads in the 16th minute when Santi Moar hit a curling shot to the far right side of the net from the top of the box to make it 1-0.Rising equalized in the 29th minute, after Asante drew a penalty and then calmly slotted his penalty kick inside the right post to make it 1-1.But
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