The 2019/2020 season kicks off and Ghana’s leading football website GHANAsoccernet will be bringing to you how Ghanaian players abroad performed in their respective leagues across the globe.European football specialist Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to you comprehensive report on how Ghanaian players performed abroad over the weekend.I start off with, Ibrahim Sadiq, the Ghana youth striker scored a consolation goal for Nordsjaelland in their 3-1 loss to Copenhagen on SundayChristian
Kotoko midfielder Justice Blay wooed the club’s fans over with a masterful home debut in the side’s 2-0 win over Kano Pillars in the return fixture of the CAF Champions League.The defensive midfielder remains the master puppeteer at the heart of the team with a swashbuckling display that has won him huge admirers in Kumasi.Blay, who is on a season long loan from Medeama, showed no signs of nervousness, scoring a 98 percent aerial wins coupled with several timely tackles.The
Italian side Juve Stabia have completed the signing Ghanaian striker Kingsley Boateng from Ternana, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.The promoted Serie B side have secured his services on loan an option to buy.He has been handed the No.4 jersey and joins Bright Addae at the club."Juve Stabia has decided to focus on me and I will give my best to show that I deserve the confidence they have in me. I am happy with the choice made and honored to be part of a team like
Bristol Rovers have dedicated their victory over Oxford United in the English League One to the memory of their former striker Junior Agogo.The former Bristol Rovers star died during the week at the age of 40.Rovers coach Coughlan said after the 3-1 win: “It was a real shock when I heard of Junior’s death.“I think he would be proud of the way the current Rovers team performed today in a game that was for him. I feel for his family, hoping they come through this awful time.”Agogo
Asante Kotoko and Kano Pillars players honoured the memory of former Ghana star Junior Agogo with a minute silence before the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round match on Sunday.The two teams observed minute silence before kickoff at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The Porcupine Warriors won the match 2-0 to seal qualification into the next stage.Agogo died on Thursday morning in London aged 40.He was a fan favourite when he played for the Black Stars at the 2008 African Cup
English League One side, Bristol Rovers paid tribute to former striker, Manuel 'Junior' Agogo who passed away on Thursday after battling a long term stroke.Bristol Rovers players wore a number 9 shirted Agogo jersey in honour of their former striker.1Junior Agogo enjoyed stints in the Premier League in his prime playing for Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham, Chester City, QPR among others.Bristol Rovers defeated Oxford United 3-1 in that encounter to ensure
Ghana international Christian Atsu marked his return to action with an assist as Newcastle United stunned the footballing world by beating Tottenham Hotspurs in the Premier League n Sunday.Atsu was making his first appearance for the club after being ruled out of action for two months due to a hamstring injury suffered at the Africa Cup of Nations. Goal - JOELINTONAssist - ATSUSpurs 0-1 Newcastle (27 mins)#FPL #TOTNEW— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) August
Christian Atsu made his return from a two-month injury lay-off when he was introduced in the 17th minute of Newcastle United's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.The Ghana international came on for the injured Allan Saint-Maximin, as Newcastle sought their first points of the new season.Atsu has been out of action since sustaining a hamstring injury in Ghana’s 0-0 draw against Cameroon in an Africa Cup of Nations group-stage bout.The 27-year-old
Asante Kotoko's reward for reaching the final qualifying round of the 2019/20 CAF Champions League is a date with Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel next month.The Porcupine Warriors eliminated Nigerian side Kano Pillars 4-3 on aggregate after a 2-0 home win on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium.The first leg will be in Kumasi on the weekend of 13–15 September and the return leg in Sousse a fortnight later.Etoile du Sahel last won the competition in 2007.The last time Kotoko reached
Brazil legend Ronaldo is a huge admirer of Ghanaian youngster Mohammed Salisu who plays for his club Real Valladolid.Two-time World Cup winner is the majority owner of the Spanish La Liga after splashing out £27million for a 51 per cent stake in the club.Ronaldo ensured the club gave the 20-year-old center back a contract extension until June 2022.Salisu has shown a lot of promise and on Saturday he produced a decent performance in their 1-1 draw at Real Madrid.He has played
Bristol Rovers players paid tribute to deceased former player Junior Agogo by wearing shirts emblazoned with his name in their pre-match warm-up against Oxford United on Saturday in League One.Agogo died in London aged 40 on Thursday morning.The former Ghana international played for Bristol Rovers between 2003 and 2006 where he scored 41 goals in 126 appearances.Bristol Rovers also observed a minute silence for him before kick-off in their 3-1 home win. ?????? That
On-loan Godfred Donsah played his first match for Belgian side Cercle Brugge in their 1-0 win over Waasland-Beveren in the Jupiler League on Saturday.The Ghana international midfielder was handed a starting role and lasted 73 minutes at the Jan Breydel Stadium.He was replaced by former WAFA SC player and Mali international Lassana Coulibaly.Donsah completed his move last week from Italian Serie A side Bologna.
Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew is delighted to have made a huge impact on his return to the starting XI against Manchester United on Saturday in the English Premier League.The Ghana international opened the scoring as the Eagles secured a historic 2-1 win at Old Trafford.He returned to the line-up after not featuring against Sheffield United last week.Ayew was happy to grab his chance and he told Palace TV post-match: "I'm a striker, so I'm happy to score; we
Asante Kotoko head coach Kjetil Zachariassen has made three changes to his starting line-up to face Kano Pillars in their CAF Champions League first qualifying round second leg tie with striker George Abege benched.The Ugandan import has been replaced by Guinean Naby Keita who has fully recovered from injury.Versatile Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is also making a return and has replaced Stephen Tetteh as centre back with left back Patrick Yeboah starting ahead of Evans Owusu.On-loan Justice
Follow the LIVE Play-by-Play between Asante Kotoko and Kano Pillars in the preliminaries of the CAF Champions League second leg at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Kano Pillars emerged victors in the first leg at the Sannie Abacha Sports Stadium as they defeated the Ghanaian giants 3-2.Asante Kotoko will be seeking to overturn the score line in today’s game to progress to the first round of the Champions League.Starting XI for both sides.@AsanteKotoko_SC lineup:Felix Annan (GK)
Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey has hailed the quality of the club's new recruits this summer transfer window and the fans are extremely happy. Despite losing Antoine Griezmann and Rodri, Los Colchoneros have brought in exciting players like Joao Felix, Marcos Llorente, Kieran Trippier and Héctor Herrera.Partey has made clear that the raft of summer arrivals has left the supporters excited."The new players are really exciting the fans," Thomas explained. "I
AshantiGold captain Shafiu Mumuni is raving about his first-ever career hat-trick in the 3-0 win over Equatorguinean side Akonangui FC and advanced to the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers.The treble was recorded in the opening ten minutes at the Len Clay to seal a 4-1 aggregate win.Mumuni, 24, said in his post-match speech: "I'm very happy with the hat-trick today and also the victory over them [Akonangui FC]."We were determined to eliminate them
AshantiGold captain Shafiu Mumuni is raving about his first-ever career hat-trick in the 3-0 win over Equatorguinean side Akonangui FC and advanced to the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers.The treble was recorded in the opening ten minutes at the Len Clay to seal a 4-1 aggregate win.Mumuni, 24, said in his post-match speech: "I'm very happy with the hat-trick today and also the victory over them [Akonangui FC]."We were determined to eliminate them
AshantiGold assistant coach Yakubu Sharif Mambo has praised striker Shafiu Mumuni following his hat-trick in the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday.Mumuni scored a sensational eight-minute hat-trick as the Miners thumped Akonangui FC 3-0 to progress to the second qualifying round of the competition.The Miners won the tie 4-1 on aggregate and will now face last year finalist RS Berkane“Shafiu is very important to the team, his presence alone makes his teammates play better. Without
Ghanaian striker Kwesi Appiah's goal was not enough to save AFC Wimbledon from suffering defeat at the hands of Sunderland in the English League One on Saturday.A fine headed goal from Kwesi Appiah had threatened to give Wimbledon their first point away from home this season, but two second-half goals from Maguire earned a 3-1 win for Sunderland.Unfortunately, Wimbledon were unable to build on Appiah's impressive 34th minute equaliser, but Sunderland just proved too strong
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