Algeria lifted their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 1990 thanks to a bizarre goal in the second minute of a narrow 1-0 victory over Senegal.Baghdad Bounedjah’s strike took a wicked deflection off defender Salif Sane and looped high into the air before nesting into the back of the net with goalkeeper Alfred Gomis rooted to the spot.After the break, Senegal thought they had a route back into the match when Adlene Guedioura was deemed to have handled the ball inside his
Ghanaian winger Joseph Mensah has completed a penned a deal with Turkish second-tier side ?stanbulspor, GHANNASoccernet.com can exclusively confirm.The 24-year joined the Yellow and Black outfit from Romanian side Sepsi on Friday.The former Liberty Professionals star becomes the side’s third acquisition in the ongoing summer transfer window.He is expected to help improve Firat Gül‘s men 11th place finish last term.The move is the tricky wideman’s fourth club in Europe
Welsh-born of Ghanaian descent Ethan Ampadu is on the verge of sealing a move to German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a season-long loan from Chelsea.The 18-year stayed behind from Chelsea's pre-season tour in Japan to sort out a deal.The Redbull-owned club are looking at offering the teenager regular football next season in Bundesliga and a chance in the Champions League.Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann is looking to bolster his squad after qualifying for Europe's top competition.And
Newcastle United are interested in midfielder Afriyie Acquah and a deal for the free Ghanaian has been tabled to new manager Steve Bruce for consideration, that’s according to a leading source at St James Park. Ghanasoccernet has been reliably informed Steve Bruce has asked for time to consider the interest of the departing Rafa Benitez group in the player and a decision on bidding for the 27-year could be finalised next week. Acquah, we understand, had been shortlisted by Benitez
Newcastle United are interested in midfielder Afriyie Acquah and a deal for the free Ghanaian has been tabled to new manager Steve Bruce for consideration, that’s according to a leading source at St James Park. Ghanasoccernet has been reliably informed Steve Bruce has asked for time to consider the interest of the departing Rafa Benitez group in the player and a decision on bidding for the 27-year could be finalised next week. Acquah, we understand, had been shortlisted by Benitez
Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevalli says there have been low interest in want-away forward Kevin-Prince Boateng.Boateng has expressed his desire to leave the Neroverdi after returning from an unsuccessful loan stint at Spanish giants FC Barcelona.The 32-year-old was reported to be have opened negotiations with Turkish side Besiktas and Serie A club Parma.But according to Carnevalli, the Ghana forward is not attracting interests from clubs though he is expecting some of his experienced
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey could remain at Spanish side Atlético Madrid after being chosen as one of two players to model in their new away kits.The 26-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Wanda Metropolitano following his swashbuckling performance for the side last term.Clubs such as Manchester United, Inter Milan and Arsenal have been credited with interest in the Ghana international.However, it is unlikely he will be allowed to depart the club after he was
Algeria midfielder Adlene Guedioura says Friday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal represents the "match of a lifetime" as his country bids to capture the title for a second time.The Desert Foxes lifted their lone trophy on home soil in 1990 but coach Djamel Belmadi has reinvigorated a team that crashed out in the group stage two years ago and then flopped in World Cup qualifying."I think it's the match of a lifetime for a lot of players in the
Former Division One Board chairman, Lawyer Ntow Fianko has described the impending change of the Ghana Football Association(GFA) name and logo as the most useless thing to be done by the NormalisationCommittee.There have been reports indicating that the Ghana Football Association will be called the Association of Ghana Football as part of the reforms being undertaken by the Dr Kofi Amoah led Normalisation committee.According to Ntow Fianko, the name and logochange can only be
“As Ghanaians, we want answers as to how many public servants used State funds to go to Brazil, how much in total was spent on each supporter, how many officials government sponsored to Brazil, how much government spent on the so-called ambassadors”. “Why the government failed to pay the appearance fees before the departure as promised, how much the government gave to each supporter for accommodation and meals per day while in Brazil and how much it cost the nation to airlift
Former Asante Kotoko defender Daniel Darkwah will sign as a free agent for Nigerian champions Enyimba SC today (Friday).GHANASoccernet.com understands the Porcupine Warriors have sent his International Transfer Certificate to Aba.Darkwah recently terminated his contract with Asante Kotoko to pave way for his move.The winger-cum-left back is set to join countrymen goalkeeper Fatau Dauda and midfielder Farouk Mohammed.
Former Asante Kotoko defender Daniel Darkwah will sign as a free agent for Nigerian champions Enyimba SC today (Friday).GHANASoccernet.com understands the Porcupine Warriors have sent his International Transfer Certificate to Aba.Darkwah recently terminated his contract with Asante Kotoko to pave way for his move.The winger-cum-left back is set to join countrymen goalkeeper Fatau Dauda and midfielder Farouk Mohammed.
Cameroonian referee Alioum Alioum will handle tonight's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations final between Algeria and Senegal, the Confederation of African Football has announced.The 37-year-old will be assisted by Evarist Menkouande and Elvis Nguegoue on the lines.Sudanese Walid Ali will act as the third assistant with Eric Castane as the fourth official.Alioum has a wealth of experience and handled several big games on the continent since 2010.In 2013 he took charge of the Cairo Derby
Ghana will a play a major part in today’s final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations even though the Black Stars were eliminated at the Round of 16 stage as Ibrahim Sannie Daara has been appointed CAF Media Officer for the match to be played at the Cairo International Stadium.This is a massive achievement for the Ghanaian as he will, together with his colleague Aliou Goloko, take charge of media activities for Africa’s biggest football match between Senegal and Algeria. The appointment
Algeria midfielder Adlene Guerdiola insists it is time for the current crop of players write their names in the history books of Africa football. The Fennecs face Senegal in the finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday at the Cairo International Stadium.Having won the competition once in 1990, Guerdiora revealed most of them have no memories of that triumph and believe it is time for the Desert Foxes to recreate history."The coach knows well what he wants and what
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi insists his team is very focused for the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Senegal on Friday. Algeria and Senegal meet again in the competition after the North Africans defeated the Teranga Lions 1-0 in the group stages.Despite the victory over Senegal, Belmadi insists his team is focused and 100% read for the Nations Cup grand finale."We are playing against the best African ranked team, and they played in the previous World Cup,
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says the Super Eagles can win the Nations Cup in two years time after finishing third at the 2019 edition in Egypt. The three times Africa Champions beat Tunisia to finish third after their bid for a fourth title was quashed by a brilliant freekick from Algeria's Riyadh Mahrez in the semifinal.But, Gernot Rohr, who has a year left on his contract with the Super Eagles believes the team has a good belend of your and experience to excel in two years
Former Asante Kotoko centre-back Awal Mohammed has attributed Black Stars failure to perform better at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations to the captaincy brouhaha which engulfed the team prior to the tournament.Asamoah Gyan called time on his international career some few weeks to the ongoing Afcon following the decision of Kwesi Appiah, head coach of the Black Stars, to hand the captaincy to Andre Ayew.The former Sunderland hitman however rescinded his decision following an intervention
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