Ghanaian forward John Antwi grabbed a brace for FC Pyramids as they thump Congolese side Etoile du Congo 4-1 in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday. Antwi fetched the initiative for the Egyptian outfit with only 12 minutes on the clock before Eric Traore extended their advantage three minute later with a smart finish.The Ghanaian poacher ensured Sébastien Desabre‘s men finished the first half comfortably after netting his second of the game in the

 Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is happy to have played his first preseason game which ended in a win against Italian giants Juventus at the Friends Arena in Sweden.Atletico defeated Juventus by 2-1 in the International Champions Cup played on Saturday.Record signing Joao Felix got the two goals for the Madrid club while Khedira pulled one back for the Italian Champions.The Ghanaian International who missed Atletico Madrid’s tour to the USA due to his involvement

FC Orenburg  striker Joel Fameyeh hogged the headlines in the Russian Premier League after climbing off the bench to score two late goals in their 2-2 stalemate against Tambov FK on Saturday.FC Orenburg have endured a difficult start to the Russian top-flight league following their failure to pick a point after four round of games.The Blue and Whites were hoping to end that disappointing streak when they welcomed newly-promoted side FC Tambov to the Gazovik Stadium on Matchday

Ghana forward Kwesi Appiah was on target for AFC Wimbledon as they narroly lost to Fleetwood Town in the English League 1 on Saturday. The 27-year old scored his first of the season after putting the Dons in the lead on 26 minutes.Wimbledon had to put in a resilient performance to hold their lead in the first half at the Highbury Stadium.However, Paddy Madden pulled level for Fleetwood after 56 minutes.The home side then took the lead a little over the hour mark through Josh Morris.Appiah

Midfielder Anthony Annan made his debut for Finnish side FC Inter Turku on Saturday just 24 hours after joining the club. The former Ghana midfielder climbed off the bench but could not stop his new club from going down 2-0 to KuPS in the Finnish Veikkausliiga.Ilmari Niskanen opened the scoring for KuPS in the 62nd minute at the Kuopio Football Stadium.Six minutes later Petteri Pennanen doubled the home sides lead as the league leaders suffered an away defeat.Annan came on in

Crystal Palace fans have reacted to Jordan Ayew's performance in their first Premier League match of the season against Everton.Ayew was given the nod ahead of Zaha and he put in a shift in and worked hard for the team.Jordan had one good chance early in the second half but was denied by Jordan Pickford. As good as the Ayews.— TUFFSEED (@mrzacq) August 10, 2019World class not even joking, 20 goals minimum— sam ???? (@Roilionpapis) August 10, 2019Our Ghanian ????—

Ghanaian winger Evans Mensah was on target for HJK Helsinki as they thumped Lahti in the Finnish top flight league on Saturday. The 21-year old scored his side's 4th goal as they thrashed Lahti 4-0 in the Veikkausliiga at the Sonera Stadium.Riku Riski opened the scoring for the home side with just 18 minutes into the game after a corner kick was poorly cleared by the Lahti defence.Petteri Forsell doubled the lead three minutes later before Ruki added his second on the stroke

Asante Kotoko failed to defend well as they suffered a disappointing 3-2 loss against Kano Pillars in the first leg of CAF Champions League clash in Nigeria.The Porcupine Warriors threw away a 2-1 second-half lead to lose the match at the General Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.It was Kano Pillars who made the perfected start by taking the lead in the 13th minute through Paul Hilary, who overcame defender Ayiku Tetteh's tackle to hit a low shot into the far post from inside

AshantiGold put in an impressive display to earn a 1-1 draw with Akonangui FC on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup first qualifying round first leg tie.The Miners took the lead after 55 minutes through defender Richard Osei Agyemang who produced a perfect overhead kick which flew past goalkeeper Carlos Musibe.Five minutes later, Latif Anabila's powerful shot from the centre circle rifled the cross bar and Musibe smothered the situation with a save.But with a quarter of

New signings Nana Ampomah and substitute Kelvin Ofori scored as Fortuna Düsseldorf came from behind to beat lower division side FC 08 Villingen 3-1 after extra time in the German Cup on Saturday.Ampomah struck in the 54th minute to equalize for the Bundesliga side on the road.But the winger had to be replaced in the 63rd minute by Kelvin Ofori, who joined the club this transfer window.Steven Ukoh had converted a 41st minute penalty to give the hosts a surprise lead.The game travelled

Ghana international Jordan Ayew put up an impressive showing in his first Premier League match of the season for Crystal Palace who were held by Everton on Saturday afternoon.Ayew was given the nod and started alongside Belgium striker Christian Benteke in Palace attack.The 27-year-old put a shift in and worked hard for the team, with little reward.  He had one good chance early in the second half but was denied by Jordan Pickford.He was replaced after 68 minutes by Wilfried

Asante Kotoko are up against Kano Pillars of Nigeria in the first leg of CAF Champions League qualifying round.The match is being played at the General Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. 

Black Queens striker Florence Dadson has expressed her love for Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak by posing in the club's Umbro jersey.Dadson has re-stoked controversy as both fans of Hearts and Kotoko are in hot exchanges as to which side has the most resplendent apparel.Her post on Twitter since Friday has attractive more likes, retweets and comments.Dadson is married to Black Stars and Columbus Crew striker David Accam.

WAFA SC U16 failed to defend the Next Generation Trophy after a 2-1 defeat to Spanish side Valencia on Saturday in Salzburg, Austria.Moses Ayidem scored for the Sogakope-based outfit but goals from Santiago Perez and Blanco Gomez gave the title to the European side.Both teams met in the Group stage and settled for a 0-0 draw.WAFA SC were seeking back-to-back on their fifth appearance in the 12-team tournament. 2019 NEXT GENERATION TROPHY ???? MISS: #WAFAcademy Under-16s

Frank Acheampong won a penalty and scored the goal which gave Tianjin Teda a 2-1 win over Wuhan Zall in the Chinese Super League on Saturday.The Ghana international doubled the lead in the 69th minute when he directed home a cross from left winger Rong Hao with his weaker right foot into the net.Before that, he was brought down inside the box for a penalty which was converted by Brazilian Jonathan In the 54th minute.Rafael Silva pulled one back for the visitors in the 79th minute.

Asante Kotoko Life Patron Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has praised the club's Accra Representative Edmund Ackah for his "dedication, hard work and personal sacrifice".Ackah, an experienced football administrator, starting working officially for the club since 2003.But started first with the Circles (the umbrella body for Asante Kotoko supporters) in 1996.Ackah was part of the Management members who led the team to Manhyia Palace to receive the King's blessings before

Brazilian striker Marco Silver has been handed a starting berth for AshantiGold's CAF Confederation Cup first qualifying round tie at Equatoguinean side Akonangui FC on Saturday. Head coach Ricardo Da Rocha has selected right back Kwadwo Amoako, a new signing, who joined few weeks ago.In a 4-3-3 formation, the back four is made up of Yussif Mubarik and Eric Osei Agyemang as centre backs with Amoako and Eric DonkorThe three-man midfield comprises Latif Anabila, James Akaminko

Former Ghana youth international Selorm Geraldo has joined DR Congo giants side T.P Mazembe on a two-year deal.The striker was handed a deal after convincing the technical team after a two-week trial period.Geraldo has previously played for Libyan side Al Ahly Tripoli and was in the books of Ghanaian clubs B.A United and Liberty Professionals.He teammates up countryman Torric Jebrin who has signed for the Ravens.

Asante Kotoko coach Kjetil Zachariassen has named a strong starting XI against Kano Pillars in their CAF Champions League game this afternoon.Captain Felix Annan starts in post with Empem Dacosta and Evans Owusu playing on the lateral sides of defense.In the heart of defense, the Norwegian went for Stephen Ayiku Tetteh and Habib Mohammed.Justice Blay, Kelvin Andoh, Samuel Frimpong and Emmanuel Gyemfi lime up in the middle.Ugandan attacker George Abege pairs Richard Arthur in attack.Below

Asante Kotoko head coach Kjetil Zachariassen has six new signings including striker George Abege in his starting line-up to face Nigerian side Kano Pillars for Saturday's CAF Champions League qualifying opener.The Norwegian has picked Stephen Ayiku Tetteh to partner Habib Mohammed as centre backs with captain Felix Annan between the sticks.A new face Empem Dascosta slots in at right back with enterprising Evans Owusu on the left.On-loan Justice Blay starts in the defensive