Ghana’s hopes of seeing Chelsea wonder-kid Callum Hudson-Odoi in a Black Stars jersey appears to have been dashed following his call-up into the England senior national team ahead of their EURO 2020 qualifiers against Czech Republic and Montenegro.The 18-year-old whose dad, Bismarck Odoi played for Accra Hearts Of Oak, was initially included in the England Under-21 squad and was expected to make his debut for The Young Lions in friendlies against Poland and Germany. However,
RC Lens coach David Guion believes Ghanaian forward Grejohn Kyei has the talent to excel in the French top-flight.Kyei has established himself in the Blood and Gold side since joining on a season-long loan from Stade Reims in the summer.The 23-year-old came off the bench against AJ Auxerre to slam a magnificent back-stunt strike in the 78th minute to ensure they secure maximum points.The Ghanaian impressive second half display earned plaudits from coach Guion and reports suggest
Ghana's preparations to play Kenya in their final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations got off to a bad start when players and coaching staff were denied access to their team camping base of Tang Palace Hotel on Monday night, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.This has left several players who had travelled from abroad to to join the team to start their training stranded in the streets of Roman Ridge in the suburb of Accra where the hotel is located.Members of the technical team
According to reports in Kenya, the Harambee Stars could miss this week’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is yet to receive funds from the government to honor the game.The Kenyan government has promised to fund all the activities of the national teams with a reported amount of Sh244million set to be released to the Football Federation to enable them honor the match as well as begin preparations for
Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan has lamented Sassuolo inability to win matches.The Neroverdi have been hailed for their possession-based football but are struggling to make it count in terms of points accrued.The Mapei Stadium outfit have picked just two points from their last five games which has left coach Roberto De Zerbi under severe pressure.In the wake of their 5-3 defeat against Sampdoria on Sunday, Duncan who grabbed a goal in the game bewailed the result."We want to
The participation of Asante Kotoko in this season’s Africa club competition precisely the CAF Confederation Cup has ensured Ghana obtained a point on the CAF Rankings.Ghana’s four slots in Africa club competition has been slashed to two as clubs in the country have consistently failed to perform better in Africa.Kotoko’s performance in Africa has ensured an additional point has been added to that of Ghana’s ranking.CAF has a coefficient system which allows countries to obtain
Ex-Black Stars player Augustine Arhinful is urging the local based players called up for the Ghana-Kenya game to seize the opportunity to pave way for other players.Head coach of the Black Stars Kwesi Appiah has invited three local players as part of his 24-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya on March 23.The trio invited are from Asante Kotoko who are the only Ghanaian club engaged in a competition in the CAF Confederation Cup. The players invited
Ghana International Jacob Mensah has signed for English Premier League side Crystal Palace from non-league side Ramsgate Football Club after impressing Palace boss Roy Hodgson.The 18-year old centre back who is highly rated and compared to Man United’s centre-back Chris Smalling made 60 appearances for Ramsgate.Mensah had been on the radar of several clubs such as Brighton and Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City.After completing his move to the London club, his
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is interested in bringing Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey at the Etihad Stadium in the summer as he looks to boost his squad for next season. Pep Guardiola has been a big admirer of the Atletico Madrid midfielder, who he likens to his former player at Barcelona and Manchester City Yaya Toure.GHANASoccernet has gathered the two times Champions League winning coach has asked the club to inquire about the availability of the 25-year old midfielder.According
Chelsea have confirmed lodging a complaint with UEFA over alleged racial abuse aimed at winger Callum Hudson-Odoi during their Europa League game at Dynamo Kiev last week.The 18-year-old winger was allegedly on the receiving end of monkey chants from the crowd shortly before the final whistle of Chelsea's 5-0 last 16, second leg victory.The incident took place at the end Chelsea were attacking in the second half and the teenager instantly brought it to the attention of
Ghana winger Nana Ampomah is set to leave Belgian side Waasland-Beveren an explosive season this term.According to reports, he is on the wishlist of giants KRC Genk, who have been tipped to win the Belgian championship.Ampomah is still under contract with Waasland-Beveren until mid-2021.''I personally think this is my best campaign since I came to the Freethiel three years ago. In the remaining matches (including play-off 2, ed.) I hope to further improve my statistics.
Ghana winger Nana Ampomah is set to leave Belgian side Waasland-Beveren an explosive season this term.According to reports, he is on the wishlist of giants KRC Genk, who have been tipped to win the Belgian championship.Ampomah is still under contract with Waasland-Beveren until mid-2021.''I personally think this is my best campaign since I came to the Freethiel three years ago. In the remaining matches (including play-off 2, ed.) I hope to further improve my statistics.
Ghana forward Kevin-Prince Boateng could enjoy some breather in terms of playing minutes for Barcelona following the injury to Luis Suarez on Sunday.Suarez sustained an ankle injury during Barcelona 4-1 win over Real Betis in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday night.Medical tests have shown that the Uruguay international will be out for the next 10 to 15 days.Boateng is expected to take up the mantle in the absence of the former Liverpool marksman when the Blaugrana engage Espanyol in
Hearts of Oak have dispelled rumours that head coach Kim Grant is on the verge of quitting the club. There have been speculations in the local media that the ex-Ghana striker will follow Mark Noonan who resigned last week as Managing Director.But that has been rubbished by the club who insist the former Charlton Athletic striker is committed to the Phobians.A statement released on Monday read: ''The Management of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club Limited wishes to appeal
American USL League One side Richmond Kickers have announced the signing of midfielder Charles Boateng on loan from Ghana Premier League side WAFA for the 2019 season.The deal is pending approval from the United States Soccer Federation and the USL League One.''Charles is a player that will be an unknown to many in the Richmond soccer community, but I bet he will not be one they forget,'' Kickers head coach David Bulow said.''He’s a player with a
Dr. Twumasi Baah Jnr is set to replace Jerry Pratt Newton as head of Asante Kotoko's medical team, according to multiple reports.Baah Jnr is the Ashanti Region president of the Ghana Medical Association and a specialist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching HospitalHe is a specialist in musculoskeletal and clinical oncology.Baah Jnr will supported by team nurses Emmanuel Osei Owusu, Andrews Owusu Amankwaah and Gabriel Ofori AdjeiIt will be recalled that Dr Newtown left the club
Berekum Chelsea will wear kits from South African manufacturing firm Laurus Sport. But GHANASoccernet.com understands it is not a sponsorship deal.Chelsea have acquired 60 sets of jerseys each for home and away fixtures.It includes track suits, bags, cones, bibs and other training equipment.Berekum Chelsea's youth team are currently in Italy playing in the prestigious Viareggio Cup.
Former Executive Committee member of the GFA Kojo Yankah says the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association wants to destroy the Black Stars with the appointment of the current Black Stars management committee led by Dr K.K Sarpong.A five-member management committee has been set-up to manage the affairs of the team ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Egypt in the summer.Dr. Desmond Kofi Koduah Sarpong would head the five-member management
Berekum Chelsea will play Brazilian side Athletico Paranense in the round of 16 of the prestigious Viareggio Cup.The Blues beat Spezia 1-0 on Friday to make it two straight wins and qualify from Group 7.They lost 1-0 AC Milan in their Group opener with ten men but recovered to crush Italian side Carrarese 4-1.Tuesday's match against Paranense will be played at the stadio Florentia.The othe Ghanaian team at the tournament Nania FC failed to progress from the Group stage.
Management of Asante Kotoko have expressed gratitude to the supporters and all stakeholders of the club for their contributions to the club's Confederation Cup campaign.A statement from the Communications Department of the club on Monday appreciated the enthusiastic support shown by the fans, the financial and logistics support from the sponsors and the media promotions they enjoyed from the media throughout the campaign.The Porcupines were eliminated from the CAF competition
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