Celtic teenage sensation Jeremie Frimpong has been named in the Dutch U-20 provisional squad for the upcoming Elite League fixtures against the Czech Republic and France this month. The Dutch-born Ghanaian has been rewarded for his outstanding performances for Celtic's senior side this season.The Netherlands U-20 coach, Bert Konterman named a 27-man squad which will be pruned to 21 next week for the upcoming international assignment.The 18-year old was born in Amsterdam to
Ghana Premier League side Inter Allies are set to sign for Asante Kotoko midfielder Prince Acquah. Acquah parted ways with the Porcupine Warriors a fortnight ago after struggling for game time since the arrival of Kjetil Zachariassen.The 25-year old has been training with the Capelli Boys, where he is expected reunite with former boss Paa Kwesi Fabin.Paa Kwesi Fabin brought Prince Acquah to Kumasi from Hearts of Lions, where he was an integral member of the squad.However, following
Member of the Normalisation Committee, Madam Naa Odofoley Nortey has disclosed that she made more money working as a lawyer than what she received at the Football Association. The astute lawyer has been working for the past 11 months with the Normalisation committee, where she reportedly received a monthly salary of $5000.Despite the colossal amount she received as salary, the hard working NC member revealed she was working for the good of the nation and not the money."The
Newly installed Swansea City vice-captain Andre Ayew says it is important they build on their derby day victory by backing it up at Wigan Athletic on Saturday.The Swans travel to Wigan high on confidence after beat Cardiff City 1-0 in South Wales. Ayew was adjudged man of the match.Wigan have been in fine form, at the DW Stadium, winning their last three.Swansea meanwhile, are the only remaining side in the Championship with an unbeaten away record.It sets up an interesting encounter,
Forward Jordan Ayew has expressed delight in winning Crystal Palace Player for the month of October. The Ghana international secured 34% of votes to beat English defender Gary Cahill and James McArthur to the award.The 27-year old scored the winner against Arsenal as well as the the equalizer in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates on Monday night.Despite his sensational form this season, the striker reveals his main priority is the overall objective of helping the club
Beach soccer clubs based in the Greater Accra region on Thursday met to deliberate on a number of issues pertaining to the development of the sport in the region and at the national level.The clubs are due to meet the hierachy of the newly elected GFA to put forward plans to wrap up the 2019 calendar year and the restructuring of the association in line with new FA statutes.The association voted for the first time at the just concluded GFA Presidential elections having secured afiliation
Ghana's Group A opponents Mali head coach Fagnery Diarra has released his final 21-man list for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.Diarra will be missing the services of Sambou Sissoko who has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury he picked whilst playing for Djoliba AC in the CAF Confederation Cup.Red Bull Salzburg duo Sekou Koita and Mohammed Camara are also out after their club refused to release them for the tournament.Paris Saint Germain's 18-year-old
Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew has been voted as Crystal Palace player of the month for October, having scored two goals from three games for the Eagles.This is the second player of the month award received by the Ghanaian this season.After Palace won, lost and drew their respective games against West Ham United, Manchester City, and Arsenal, fans voted for their Player of the Month, with Ayew receiving 34% of votes cast.The Ghana striker beat Gary Cahill (21%) and James McArthur
Ghana's group opponents at the U23 Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon have released their final 21-man squad for the tournament in Egypt.Legend and now coach of the Cameroon team Rigobert Song announced his squad on Thursday.The list has the inclusion of Olympique Lyon defender Raphael Anaba, FC Grenada midfielder Eteki Yan, Pierre Fonkeu and Stephane Zobo who play for RC Lens and FC Toulouse in France respectively.Cameroon take on the Black Meteors on 8th November, 2019 at the
Swansea manager Steve Cooper has praised the influence of attacker Andre Ayew on and off the pitch after confirming the Ghanaian as the club's new vice-captain.According to Cooper, the Black Stars captain has the attributes to lead.The decision to make Ayew Swans' new vice-captain was revealed on Friday ahead of the club's meeting with Wigan Athletic on Saturday.He will serve as deputy to midfielder Matt Grimes, who was confirmed as Swans skipper in the summer.“Andre
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has been named as the Swansea City's vice-captain by manager Steve Cooper.Midfielder Matt Grimes was confirmed as Swans skipper in the summer, and head coach Cooper has now revealed Ayew is his deputy.Cooper praised the impact Ayew has made since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations duty late in the summer.“Andre is a senior figure and a very positive influence around the group,” said Cooper.“We are very lucky, we have players like
Coach Kwesi Appiah has released his first Black Stars squad since the unceremonious defeat to Tunisia at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The general consensus from most Ghanaian football fans was to use this opportunity to rebuild the personnel for the senior national team.The 23-man Black Stars squad set to face South Africa and Sao Tome in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers include seven new names.New names that don’t need call-ups but game time to show what they are made of.
Ghana coach Ibrahim Tanko has named his final 21-man squad for the 2019 CAF U23 Cup of Nations including USA-based striker Ropapa Mensah of Nasville SC, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.The ex-Cameroon assistant coach has retained about 50% of the players who featured in the qualifiers though the timing of the tournament has denied him the services of some first choice materials in Europe.Nonetheless, Tanko has named 12 foreign-based players and nine home-based stars including
Former Ghana international Sammy Osei Kuffuor is reported to have taken over reinstated Ghana Premier League side King Faisal Football Club.The Kumasi-based club has been struggling financially with its president and owner Alhaji Karim Grunsah deciding to sell some shares in the club to any interested party.Grusah had admitted the running of the club is having a toll on his finance and after years of deliberations, he has finally decided to let go.''I'm ready to release
Ghana's Black Meteors will receive a financial boost from the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) as the team prepares for the upcoming Africa U-23 Cup of Nations to be staged in Egypt.The GOC President, Ben Nunoo Mensah in an interview confirmed that his outfit has secured funds from Association of National Olympic Committee for Africa (ANOCA) to help all the disciplines participating in the Olympic Games qualifiers.GHANAsoccernet.com has learnt the GOC will present $8,000 to the
Ghana’s Group A opponents and hosts Egypt have announced their final 21-man squad for the 2019 CAF U23 Cup of Nations.The list, which is made up of predominantly home-based players, will be captained by former Stoke City player Ramadan Sobhi who is now at Al Ahly SC),Head coach Shawky Gharib excluded Ismaily’s highly rated midfielder Mohamed Sadek and teammate Ahmed Ayman from his roster.Al Ahly midfielder Mohamed Mahmoud missed out on selection due to another ACL injury.Egypt
Tanzania-based goalkeeper Razak Abalora has earned his first Ghana call-up for next month's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe. The Azam SC No.1 has been in stupendous form in the domestic league and has won several match of the match awards.His agility and command between the sticks put him up there among the best on the continent.Watch some of Razak Abalora's portfolio of saves for Azam SC: ?
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah's future will be dependent on the outcome of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month. The mild-mannered trainer and his troops will be facing South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe in a double header.With the new management team elected into office, Appiah-who has two months left on his contract, must do more to earn a contract extension.''We spoke with Kwesi Appiah to find out his problems and how we can help him ahead of the
Inter Allies FC thumped Dreams FC 3-1 in a friendly played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday morning.It was a cagey first half as there was little to choose and few chances shared between both sides.The game sprung into life in the second half with two quick goals in the first 10 minutes.Kingsley Braye slotted in the opener five minutes after the restart for the home side in a very swift counter-attacking move after a brilliant cut back from Nafui Sulemana.Inter Allies’
Major League Soccer side FC Dallas have confirmed Ghana winger Edwin Gyasi has ended his stay at the club.Gyasi joined the Frisco-based side on loan from Bulgarian CSKA Sofia in July.FC Dallas had the option to buy him on a permanent deal at the end of the 2019 season.But the club refused to exercise the contract options for the 28-year-old who failed to impress.Gyasi made four appearances for FC Dallas.
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