Jordan Ayew failed to inspire Crystal Palace to victory as Colchester United pulled off a huge cup shock tonight when they knocked the Premier League side out of the Carabao Cup on penalties.Colchester progressed to the third round at Selhurst Park, winning 5-4 on penalties after the tie had finished 0-0 after 90 minutes.Noah Chilvers slotted away the decisive penalty in the shoot-out and Luke Norris, Frank Nouble, Jevani Brown and Paris Cowan-Hall also scored from the spot, after

Striker Richmond Boakye was handed a starting role as Red Star Belgrade drew 1-1 with Young Boys at home on Tuesday to reach the UEFA Champions League group stage for the second successive season.The Ghana international lasted 62 minutes for the Serbian champions who qualified on away goals after a 3-3 on aggregate scoreline.Aleksa Vukanovic to head home from six yards at the near post to give the home side the lead after 59 minutes.But Red Star endured a tense last 10 minutes though

Winger Albert Adomah scored for Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night as they thrashed rivals Derby County 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.The Ghana international  opened the scoring at the City Ground after Rafa Mir flicked on Lolley's corner into his path and he tucked the ball in at the back post.Adomah then turned provider 10 minutes later when his well-timed cross met fellow winger Lolley, who powered his header past Derby's Ben Hamer to double Forest's lead.The Rams'

Winger Albert Adomah scored his first goal for Nottingham Forrest on Tuesday night as they thrashed rivals Derby County 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.The Ghana international  opened the scoring at the City Ground after Rafa Mir flicked on Lolley's corner into his path and he tucked the ball in at the back post.Adomah then turned provider 10 minutes later when his well-timed cross met fellow winger Lolley, who powered his header past Derby's Ben Hamer to double Forest's

Ghanaian youngster Kadiri Mohammed has made Ukrainian Premier League Team of the Week after a remarkable full debut.Mohammed was handed his very start at Dynamo Kiev on Saturday when they drew 1-1 with Olimpik Donetsk.The versatile defender went ahead to enjoy full throttle of the match for the first time since joining the club in the summer.The 23-year-old had a spectacular game which earns him a place in the best eleven of the week. Ukrainian Team of the Week

Ghanaian youngster Kadiri Mohammed has made Ukrainian Premier League Team of the Week after a remarkable full debut.Mohammed was handed his very start at Dynamo Kiev on Saturday when they drew 1-1 with Olimpik Donetsk.The versatile defender went ahead to enjoy full throttle of the match for the first time since joining the club in the summer.The 23-year-old had a spectacular game which earns him a place in the best eleven of the week. Ukrainian Team of the Week

Controversial Former British ambassador to Ghana Jon Benjamin has taunted Tottenham Hotspur after their 1-0 defeat at home to Newcastle United at the weekend.Benjamin, who is an avid fan of West Ham United, took to social media to mock their rivals after their defeat.Benjamin, famed for several controversial posts on social media, took a jovial dig at Spurs after his team West Ham recorded a 3-1 win at Watford.“Very well played Christian Atsu for Newcastle and as for Tottenham,

The Executive chairman of Karela United Abena Brigidi has dissolved the club's management with immediate effect with a crunch meeting expected next week to firm up the decision or otherwise. It's unclear what has sparked the latest decision from the wife of deceased owner Senator David Brigidi.Details remain sketchy but conflicting reasons are being assigned for the decision to yank the entire team.The club's management has not known peace since they agreed to move

Ghana defender Kasim Nuhu could be facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury during their 6-0 win over lower-tier side TSV Meerbusch in a friendly game on Tuesday afternoon.Nuhu, who was named in coach Friedhelm Funkel’s much changed line-up for the encounter, was at his usual best at the heart of defense for the Bundesliga side.However, the 24-year-old was unable to finish the first half after picking an injury.The Ghana international was replaced at half time

Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori grabbed a brace with Bernard Tekpetey also registering a goal as Fortuna Dusseldorf thump lower division outfit TSV Meerbusch 6-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.After the first home game of the new Bundesliga season, Fortuna Dusseldorf tested their strength in a friendly encounter on Tuesday evening against division side TSV Meerbusch. The Flingeraner won the game in front of almost 750 spectators at the Meerbusch-Lank training park.The Bundesliga

French Ligue 1 side FC Nantes are still keen on signing Ghana forward Majeed Waris before the end of the transfer window on Saturday.Waris joined FC Nantes from Portuguese giants FC Porto on a loan deal with the option to sign for €6 million.Despite the 27-year-old’s superb performance at the club, the Canaries declined to pay FC Porto’s €6 million asking price.However, reports from the team’s camp has emerged that the club are still eager to tie up a deal with the player

Ghana centre-back Joseph Aidoo has found his name among the Spanish La Liga Fantasy League Team of the Week following his jaw-dropping debut for Celta Vigo over the weekend.Aidoo signed from KRC Genk this summer was handed his first start for the Galicians as they pipped Valencia 1-0 at the Balaidos on Saturday.The 23-year-old grabbed his chance against Los Che after warming the bench in the opening day 4-1 defeat against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.The Ghanaian

Ghana defender Daniel Opare has posted a snap on social media to show Royal Antwerp fans his progress after suffering a serious injury during pre-season in July.Opare limped off during a friendly against Brasschaat after colliding with an opponent full on the knee.The 27-year-old, who was playing in the left back position, was writhing in pain as he left the pitch.And undergoing operation, the former Real Madrid Castilla defender is making good progress and is now able to use a

Former Celta Vigo winger Gustavo López hailed the performance of Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo who marked his La Liga debut this past weekend.Aidoo signed from Genk this summer was handed his first start by Celta in Saturday's 1-0 win over Valencia.The 23-year-old was an unused substitute in Celta Vigo's first game against Real Madrid which ended in a 4-1 defeat.López now a commentator of the Cadena SER said the Aidoo had an outstanding debut"Blunt in defense, fast

Christian Atsu has hailed Newcastle United fans following their 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend.The Ghanaian provided the assist as the Magpies ended their poor start to the season with the famous win in North London.And the 27-year-old has expressed gratitude to the 3, 000 traveling fans for their unflinching support."The fans love this club and they want the best for the club", Atsu told NUFC TV."So when things are going wrong, of course, they

Jordan Ayew reacted brilliantly to being dropped for Wilfred Zaha after scoring in the side's famous 2-1 win over Manchester United over the weekend.The 27-year-old was shockingly left on the bench in their 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United despite being voted man of the match by fans in their opening day draw against Everton.Manager Roy Hodgson opted for Zaha, whose commitment to the club had come into questioning during the transfer window.The decision to replace Ayew with

FC Köln winger Kingsley Schindler says he will be very happy to play for the Black Stars when given the opportunity.The German-Ghanaian footballer  and a native of Hamburg currently plays for Bundesliga side FC Köln.The 26-year old joined FC Köln from Bundesliga II Holstein Kiel in the summer after signing a five- year contract with the club.Schindler has expressed the desire to play for the Black Stars even though he is eligible to play for the German national football team."Ghana

Nottingham Forest will observe a minute applause for former striker Junior Agogo who passed away last week.The English side will honour the 40-year-old during the Football League match tonight.There will be a minute's applause in the 23rd minute to signify the jersey number of the former Ghana star.Agogo wore the number 23 as he helped them to win promotion from League One to the Championship.The Ghanaian died last week after battling a stroke back in 2015 which left him debilitated

English national league side Barnet FC took time to celebrate Junior Agogo ahead of their game against Torquay United on Monday.The ex-Ghana international passed away last Thursday at a hospital in London after years of battling stroker.The 27-time capped Ghana forward's demise sent shock waves to the footballing fraternity, with all his former clubs and some sports personalities paying tribute to the player.Barnet, who paid tribute to the player last week celebrated the player

Latif Blessing has been nominated for the Los Angeles Football Club Man of the Match award after his brace against LA Galaxy at the weekend.The Ghanaian continued his rich vein of form with the two goals as the teams shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw.The former Ghana Premier League MVP got on the scoresheet for the first time after 12 minutes.He arrives at the far post at the perfect moment to head home the equalizer after Zlatan Ibrahimovic had opened the scoring after