Chelsea legend Michael Essien will return to Stamford Bridge on June 16 to feature for the Soccer Aid World XI against Joe Cole’s England XI.Essien, who spent nine solid illustrious years in England, will join former teammates Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho amongst others to compete in the charity match.‘It is a joy to be returning to Chelsea and play in front of a big crowd at Stamford Bridge – it feels like I’m coming home! The Soccer Aid World XI is looking strong,
Medeama striker Tahiru Awudu has been hit with a three-game suspension following his sending off against Ashantigold in the Ghana FA Special Competition. The young striker received a second yellow card for retaliating against defender Richard Osei Agyemang, who head-butt him.He will miss the games against Eleven Wonders, Aduana Stars and Berekum Chelsea.The player has apologised for his action while the club will not appeal the decision.Source: Medeamasc.com
SK Sturm Graz are seeking to extend the stay of defender Gideon Mensah, GHANAsoccernet.com The 20-year-old Ghanaian prodigy has been in sensational form since joining the side on loan Red Bull Salzburg.The Ghana Olympic defender has stood in all the games for the Austrian side.Sturm Graz are keen to tie him down to a longer stay as his short loan nears expiration.The speed and irrepressible surging runs have made the Ghanaian the centre of attraction in the league."It's
Ashantigold defender Osei Agyemang has been slapped with a three-match ban following his reckless challenge on Tahiru Awudu in the Special Competition on Sunday. The centre-back received a straight red card for head-butting the Medeama striker during the match at the Len Clay stadium.The Ghana Football Association has suspended the former Asante Kotoko defender for the next three games.Agyemang's disciplinary record has become a major source of concern for the club after a
Ghanaian midfielder Rabiu Mohammed was left pleased with Krylya Sovetov 1-0 win over Rubin Kazan in the Russia top-flight over the weekend.The 29-year-old featured for his new side as the strolled to the narrow win at home.And the Ghanaian, who is not operating at full fitness, was left delighted with the win." We are very glad that we took three points. The game against a difficult team that defended the whole match. It is important for us to win from match to match. You
SC Pardeborn 07 striker Bernard Tekpetey is no hurry to decide his long-term future at the club amid talks of a potential return to Schalke 04.The Ghanaian joined the German second-tier side on a two-year deal from Schalke.The 21-year-old is enjoying a fabolous run, scoring his 11th goal of the season in the side's thrashing of MSV Duisburg in the Bundesliga II over the weekend.Media reports have heightened that the Ghanaian could stage a return to the Royal Blues but he
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong says racism cannot be uprooted because those who make the decisions at the top are whites.Frimpong, who retired from the game at just 27, says the crude attack may not be eradicated since those entrusted to act are all whites.The former Ghana international suffered racist abuse during his time at Russian side Ufa.“The point that all those at the top – Fifa, Uefa, whoever makes the decisions – are white men,” he told the Guardian.“I
The Black Stars will pocket $4.5 million if the clinch the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations crown in Egypt in the summer.The four-time African champions have drawn Cameroon, Benin and Guinea Bissau in group F.The figure is an increment from the $4 million earned during the last edition in 2017.Obviously, we increased the prize money for the competition,'' CAF boss Ahmad Ahmad said to Radio France International.Defending champions Cameroon earned $4m for winning the 2017 AFCON
Alcorcon midfielder Richard Boateng has wished James Igbekeme speedy recovery after inflicting injury on the Nigerian winger during their 2-0 win over Real Zaragoza in the Spanish Segunda Division on Sunday.The Ghanaian cut the Nigerian's advance with an excessively strong kick.Fans at the La Romareda waited for Boateng to be sent off but the referee handed him only a yellow card.Igbekeme tried to continue for a few minutes but ended up asking for the change due to the strong
Fit-again Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Besea says he in fantastic condition after playing a starring role in Venezia win over Foggia.Few weeks ago, Besea was on the treatment table but recovered to play a vital role in their 1-0 win over Foggia last week.The 22-year-old claims he is in best condition after playing the final 14 minutes in the victory over Foggia“I had good feelings - explains Besea - after many weeks in which I could not train with the group. We started this final
The Confederation of African Football has named Ghanaian Daniel Nii Laryea in a 24-man list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The 32-year-old will join the elite referees for a pre-AFCON seminar in Morocco.Laryea, who holds a FIFA badge, has been one of the centre referees used during CAF's inter-clubs competition.Last year, he was selected for the CHAN tournament in Morocco.He was among the referees selected for the 2017 African Youth Championship in Gabon and
Ghana and Reims left-back Baba Rahman has tipped Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard to win the Ballon d’Or in the future.The Chelsea player on loan to the French Ligue 1 side believes it is just a matter of time that his teammate will win the title since his performances merits it.Eden Hazard has been in blistering form for the Blues scoring 16 goals and registered 12 assists in 32 Premier League games this season."Anything is possible with Eden, I think it's only a matter
Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan clocked 100 Serie A game as a Sassuolo player in four seasons, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 26-year-old has been Neroverdi since the 2014/2015 and has gone on to become a firm staple at the club.Duncan reached that milestone two weeks ago in the 2-2 draw at Lazio where he played 83 minutes before his substitution in the 83rd minute.Before Sunday's derby clash against Parma, he was presented with a plaque and with the Duncan
Red-hot SC Pardeborn 07 striker Bernard Tekpetey has left the door open for Schalke 04 return.Tekpetey left Schalke to sign a two-year contract with German Bundesliga II side SC Pardeborn.The Royal Blues installed a €1.3 million repurchase option in the 21-year old forward's contract before he joined Paderborn last summer.Reports indicate that Paderborn are willing to listen to offers for the striker in June, but the Royal Blues have first refusal on their former striker."Everything
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has hinted of two friendlies against Ghana and Senegal as part of his team’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.Nigeria were drawn against Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi in Group B.The German-coach also revealed that his team will begin preparations where they will camp at Asaba, Delta State and later shift camp to Ismailia, Egypt.Meanwhile, the friendlies games are yet to be confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation.“We
Representative of Caleb Ekuban, Graziano Battistini has disclosed that his client will leave Leeds United to join Trabzonspor on a permanent deal in the summer.Ekuban joined the English Championship two season’s ago but failed to established himself in the side before he was shipped out on loan to Turkish outfit Trabzonspor.The 25-year-old has quickly found his feet in the Turkish league, registering two assists and scoring 5 goals in 23 league games.The former Chievo Verona forward
Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah is satisfied with Ghana’s group opponents in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off on June 21.Ghana were paired alongside defending champions Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau in Group F.Speaking to the media after the draw, Kwesi Appiah who will be leading the Black Stars to his second AFCON as head coach of the team indicated Ghana’s group is favorable juxtaposing it to that of Group D which has Morocco, Ivory Coast and South
Ghana and Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew looks to maintain his form ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as he played for the Palace U23 side on Monday against Leeds United Under 23 in the final PDL game of the campaign at the Selhurst Park. The game ended 2-2.The 27-year old was impressive for Palace in the game as he nearly scored but his effort was saved by Miazek to deny him the goal.Ayew was in charge of converting all the set-pieces for Palace in this game.Jordan
Former Karela United left back Moro Ibrahim is scheduled to undergo trial at Israeli top-flight side Hapoel Tel Aviv.The 20-year-old flew out on Monday and he is expected to be away for one month.According to reports, US-based Italian football agent Simone Ghirlanda is facilitating the deal.He was behind the transfer of Aduana Stars midfielder Emmanuel Boateng to Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has requested to have three scouts as part of his backroom staff for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.Last month, there were reports that former Asante Kotoko coach Mas-Ud Dramani and ex-Middlesbrough captain George Boateng will act espionages in Egypt,But the issue with Dramani is he has under contract at Danish SuperLiga side Nordsjaelland and it is unknown if he will be interested.Appiah is also said to have recommended Boateng to also assist the technical
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