Bernard Tekpetey scored his second goal for Fortuna Düsseldorf in Sunday’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town in a friendly. The Ghana youth international netted in the 27th minute as the Bundesliga secured what looked like an easy win.Tekpetey, who is on a two-year loan from Schalke 04, is hitting the ground and staking a claim for a starting berth.Oliver Fink opened the scoring on three minutes but a minute later James Norwood equalized for Ipswich.Then Erik Thommy followed up with
Riyad Mahrez’s stunning 95th-minute free-kick sent Algeria into their first Africa Cup of Nations final in 29 years as Nigeria were this time the victims of late drama.After an own goal sent Senegal into the final at Tunisia’s expense, the same misfortune struck Nigeria in Sunday’s second semi-final when William Troost-Ekong inadvertently chested the ball into his own net.However, it did not prove to be the decisive goal, as Odion Ighalo’s penalty – awarded after a lengthy
The Ghana Football Association Normalization Committee is seeking a second extension from FIFA. According to local reports, the Dr Kofi Amoah-led team want a six-month stay in office when their current mandate expires in two months. oIf their request is granted, the four-man team will remain in office until March 2020.The Normalisation Committee is to draw up a roadmap for congress where delegates will elect executives for the Ghana FA.
Senegal reached their second Africa Cup of Nations final with an extra-time victory over Tunisia.Both sides had penalties saved in normal time before Tunisia defender Dylan Bronn inadvertently headed the only goal of the game into his own net.Mouez Hassen tipped Sadio Mane's free-kick onto Bronn's head as Senegal - who face Algeria or Nigeria - moved a step closer to their first Afcon title.Tunisia had a late penalty award overturned by VAR.
Japan beat Brazil 4-1 to clinch gold at the ongoing World University Games in Italy. Striker Ayase Ueda was the star of the show as he grabbed a second half hat-trick to sink the Brazilians with another goal from the captain Reo Hatate sealing the day for the champions.The Japanese came into the second half quite quicker than the Brazilians after a goalless first half.The deadlock was finally broken on 55 minutes as Brazil defender Roman Rozenda tripped Japan's Mitoma
Ghanaian youngster Isaac Atanga scored to help FC Nordsjælland make a winning start to the new Danish Superliga season.Atanga, who was promoted to the first team in April, netted against Horsens as Nordsjælland sealed a comfortable 3-0 victory on Sunday.The 18-year-old doubled the lead in the 58th minute after Ulrik Yttergard had opened the scoring in the first half.Atanga's goal was assisted by compatriot Abu Francis.Abu was played in one-on-one with Horsens goalkeeper
Muniru Sulley is unavailable for FC Tambov's first Russian Premier League match this Sunday due to work permit issues.The Ghanaian youth star joined the newly promoted side on a free transfer after terminating his contract with with Belarusian side FC Dinamo Minsk.But Tambov could not process his documents in time to get him available for selection against Zenit St Petersburg.Sulley is ready to play in his fifth European league after after stints in Romania (CFR Cluj and Steaua
Striker Mohammed Dauda was handed a starting role in Anderlecht's 2-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in a pre-season friendly.The want-away forward played as the lone man up front in a set-up which and player-coach Vincent Kompany and Ghanaian kid Jeremy Doku.Dauda was replaced at halftime as his side went into the break two-nil down with goals from Myron Boadu in the 9th minute and Albert Gudmundsson just before the half ended.The former is wanted by a host of clubs including Vitesse
Asante Kotoko gave Uganda forward George Abege a rousing welcome on Saturday as he made his first appearance at the team's training ground in Kumasi.Abege joined Kotoko from Kariobangi Sharks.The tall forward is expected to strengthen the attack of the Porcupine Warriors ahead of their participation in next season’s CAF Champions League.Asante Kotoko have included the Ugandan in the registered players for next season’s continental championship.
WAFA SC gave their pre-season a boost by thumping Division One League side Mighty Jets 4-0 on Saturday.The match was played at the WAFA Stadium in Sogakope.Amankwah Forson scored a brace in the 13th and 29th minutes before midfielder Prosper Ahiabu added the third on 31 minutes.The fourth goal was scored by Sampson Agyapong after 37minutes.WAFA performed poorly in the Normalisation Committee Special Competition.
Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has trained with Hellas Verona for the first time since completing a loan move from Udinese.The Ghana international joined his new teammates at training hours after sealing the deal on Saturday.Hellas Verona have the option to make the move a permanent one after the end of the season.He has been on the books of Udinese since 2010 and spent a season on loan at Bursaspor in Turkey.Last season Badu lasted only 161 minutes on the pitch due to injuries and so
Ex-Ghana international Willie Klutse believes two big political parties in the country are the cause of the Black Stars recent trophy-less run The Inter Allies technical director the animosity between the New Patriotic Party and National Democratic Congress is having a negative impact on the national team.''If we follow NDC and NPP, we won’t win any trophy because none of these people wants the other to win anything for the country so they pray against the team;
Championship side Bristol City are the frontrunners to land striker Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal.The Gunners are ready to send out the Ghanaian youngster out on loan from from game time.Arsenal believe Nketiah would be better served having a full season in the Championship than being a bit-part campaign at the Emirates.Several clubs including some Premier League outfits, have enquired about the 20-year-old.But Robins manager Lee Johnson has a good track record for giving up-and-coming
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr admitted he expects a far tougher challenge against Algeria in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals than during qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.The Super Eagles finished top of a section including 2017 African champions Cameroon and Algeria on the road to Russia last year, defeating the Desert Foxes 3-1 at home before a 1-1 draw in the return fixture.Algeria were later awarded a 3-0 walkover for the second game in Constantine after Nigeria
FC Dallas Winger Edwin Gyasi made his MLS debut on Saturday in their 1-0 defeat to Minnesota United FC at the Allianz Field.The Ghana international was introduced in the 75th minute to replace Dominique Badji.Gyasi, wearing the No.7 jersey, was thrown into the match when both teams were tied 0-0.Minnesota scored the game winner in injury time through Mason Toye who connected home a rebound after Jesse Gonzalez parried Jan Gregus' shot from outside the box.He could make his
Algeria boss Djamel Belmadi said his players are "two very difficult steps" away from writing history as they prepare to face Nigeria in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.The Desert Foxes are through to the last four of the tournament for the first time since 2010 and have looked the strongest side in Egypt, having defeated title favourites Senegal in the group phase.Following an early exit in Gabon in 2017 and a dreadful World Cup qualifying campaign, Belmadi
Ghanaian midfielder Clifford Aboagye has joined Queretaro FC on loan from Atlas FC ahead of the up season in the Mexican top-flight.The former Ghana U20 superstar spend the whole of the 2019/2020 season with the Queretaro City based outfit.The 24-year-old who has gained a lot of experience in the Mexican top tier football league is expected to help Queretaro FC improve on their position in the Mexico championship from last season.After being awarded with the Bronze Ball at the FIFA
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