Referees for AshantiGold's CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg fixture against Akonangui FC of Equatorial Guinea have arrived in Accra.The four match officials from Niger touched down at the Kotoka International Airport at around 9pm.Center referee Abdoulaye Rhisa Almustapha and his assistants Sadissou Idi and Soufia Abdou and 4th official Moussa Ahamadou are expected in Obuasi on Friday morning.The Miners will host the Equatoguinean side on Saturday at the Len
Ghana forward Albert Adomah could not hide his joy after coming off the bench to salvaged a point for Nottingham Forest against Charlton Athletic on Wednesday.With Forest losing 1-0, Adomah climbed off the bench to hit home crucial equalising goal earning them a 1-1 draw against Charlton Athletic at the Valley.It was the 31-year-old’s first competitive goal for his new club and ensured Forest took a point from a game in which they perhaps didn’t deserve to do so.“It’s always
Watch highlights of Ghana striker Caleb Ekuban scoring a hat-trick for Turkish side Trabzonspor when they defeated Greek club AEK Athem 3-1 in the Europa League on Thursday night.Watch videos of the goals below: ???? pic.twitter.com/3gmm7UKJ2E— La media turca (@lamediaturca) August 22, 2019 pic.twitter.com/huCQ2pJGGg— ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????? (@TSporVideo) August 22, 2019pic.twitter.com/weU457JyBe— RooT #OLACAGIZDA (@AGencturkTS)
President Nana Akufo-Addo has on behalf of Ghanaians and himself commiserated with the family of Junior Agogo following the death of the ex-Black Stars striker at the age of 40.The Ghanaian, who played for several clubs during his career, passed away at his base in London on Thursday morning.Agogo was hospitalized in 2015 after suffering stroke which debilitated him.He was remembered for his eye-catching performances for the Black Stars during the 2008 Nations Cup on home soil.In
Ghana striker Caleb Ekuban scored three goals for Turkish giants Trabzonspor to defeat Greek side AEK Athens 3-1 in their UEFA Europa League clash on Thursday night.The Black Stars striker demonstrated his predatory instincts by scoring in either half to help his side to rally from one goal down to win the game convincingly in the Greek capital.The home side raced into the lead thanks to s strike by Marko Livaja on four minutes but the Ghanaian striker turned the game on its head
Ghana striker Caleb Ekuban scored three goals for Turkish giants Trabzonspor to defeat Greek side AEK Athens 3-1 in their UEFA Europa League clash on Thursday night.The Black Stars striker demonstrated his predatory instincts by scoring in either half to help his side to rally from one goal down to win the game convincingly in the Greek capital.The home side raced into the lead thanks to s strike by Marko Livaja on four minutes but the Ghanaian striker turned the game on its head
Ghana forward Ernest Asante traveled with his new club Al-Hazem FC to Slovenia for preparations ahead of the start of the Saudi Pro League. The speedy winger, who joined the Saudi side from UAE club Al Jazira was included in coach Daniel Isaila's team for the preseason camping of Slovenia.In Slovenia, the club engaged in a series of friendlies including games against a select side, which they won 6-1.Al-Hazem FC beat Al Fateh 1-0, drew with Hungarian side Siofok 1-1 and
Dutch born Ghanaian forward Myron Boadu has been handed a call-up to the national U-21 team of Holland ahead of the Euros U-21 qualifiers against Cyprus next month. The in-form forward was snubbed by senior team coach Ronald Koeman, despite monitoring the players performances in the Eredivisie.However, Under-21 manager Erwin van de Looi has invited the player for the first time into his team to face the Cyprus on September 10.Boadu has been sensational in the Dutch Eredivisie
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi is on the verge of extending his contract at French Ligue 2 side FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.The 22-year-old joined the Lions Cubs on a four-year deal from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in 2017.Ati-Zigi spent the large part of the campaign in his two seasons on the substitute bench as captain Maxence Prévot was preferred as the number one choice.He has however performed admirably between the sticks since
Former Germany international Jerome Boateng wants to leave Bayern Munich before the summer transfer window shuts next week.Boateng, 30, appeared certain to leave Bayern at the end of last season after club president Uli Hoeness advised him to "find a new club".And according to reports in the European country, he has made up his mind about leaving the club although coach Niko Kovac insisted last week that the 2014 World Cup winner remained part of his plans.The 2014 World
British football fans have taken to social media to mourn iconic Ghana striker Junior Agogo who died suddenly on Thursday.The former Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers attacker died at the age of 40.The ex-Ghana international passed away in London, according to press reports in Ghana.Agogo, who won 27 caps for his country, was hospitalised in 2015 after suffering a stroke.The Accra-born forward played for a string of clubs in England including Sheffield Wednesday, QPR, Barnet,
Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Boateng has emerged on the radar of some French clubs, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The former WAFA and Aduana Stars midfielder has been outstanding for the Israeli giants this season, attracting offers from several clubs.GHANASoccernet.com can reveal that some French clubs have made contacts with the club inquiring about the availability of the midfielder.However, owners of the club the Nissanov brothers will only allow the player leave
Former vice president of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie has blasted handlers of football in the country over the way call ups to the national teams is made. According to the President of Okyeman Planners many players in the various national team earned invites because of external influences.He even adds, during their time in office, players invited are scrutinized before the list in submitted to the public."The things that we see in our football today, we shouldn't
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has described today as “one of the worst” in his life following the death of former teammate Junior Agogo.Ayew was saddened by the death of the former Ghana striker Junior Agogo, who passed away on Thursday morning in London.“One of the worst days in life. RIP big bro Junior Agogo. Words indeed fail me,” Ayew tweeted.Ayew and Junior Agogo were both in Claude Leroy’s team for AFCON 2008, as Ghana finished third as hosts of the tournament.Agogo,
Ghana Black Stars players have paid tributes to former Ghana International Junior Manuel Agogo who passed on early Thursday morning. The ex-Ghana striker passed away in a hospital in London this morning aged 40.Agogo was making progress following his gradual recovery from stroke that had debilitated him for some time now.Former Players and current players of the Black Stars have paid tribute to the ex-Nottingham and Zamalek playerRichmond Boakye-Yiadom wrote: "R.I.P
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have paid tribute to former Ghana star Junior Agogo who passed away on Thursday morning.The 40-year old had battled with sickness for a while and was recuperating from his sickness until he gave up the ghost.Junior Agogo became a household name in Ghana following his stellar performances for the Black Stars during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations which was hosted here in Ghana.He scored three goals in the AFCON for the Black
Swansea City striker Borja Baston wants Ghana International Andre Ayew to stay with the club for this season.The Black Stars captain is currently having a good time with Swansea in the Championship showing some glimpses of brilliance in his performances so far.Ayew netted twice for Swansea in the Caraboa Cup a week ago as well as provided two assists in their game against Queens Park Rangers in the Championship on Wednesday.Swansea are desperate to keep the Ghanaian at Liberty Stadium
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has been left devastated by the news of the death of Junior Agogo.Agogo died on Thursday morning at a hospital in London.The former Nottingham striker and Sheffield Wednesday was hospitalized in 2015 after suffering stroke which debilitated him.He was remembered for his eye-catching performances for the Black Stars during the 2008 Nations Cup on home soil.Gyan was part of Ghana's squad for that tournament and he tweeted: "Gutted..Thanks
Former clubs of Junior Agogo have been pouring in tributes for the former striker, who passed on early Thursday morning.The ex-Ghana striker passed away in a hospital in London this morning aged 40.Agogo was making progress following his gradual recovery from stroke that had debilitated him for some time now.Former clubs Barnet FC, Bristol City, Nottingham Forrest and Sheffield Wednesday have all been paying tributes to the player.“Barnet FC are deeply saddened to hear of the
Former Ghana International Emmanuel Frimpong says he will never like former team mate Samir Nasir even if he gave him five billion dollars.According to the 27-year old, the Frenchman was a bully and he had no respect for him.Frimpong explained that both players first fell out when Nasri blamed Frimpong – who was sent off in the second half of a game between Arsenal and Liverpool – for their team's 2-0 defeat."Nobody needed to tell me that what I did was stupid,"
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