Former AshGold captain and 2014/15 Ghana Premier League Most Valuable Player Eric Opoku has joined Kuwaiti Viva League signing a two year contract with title contenders Al Nasr on a free transfer, Ghanasoccernet.com can confirm. Opoku, 27, left the 2014 Ghana Premier League champions for the mouth-watering offer from the Kuwaiti giants following the expiration of his contract with the Miners. Sources close to the player have revealed to Ghanasoccernet.com that AshGold were keen in renewing
Acting head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Michael Osei has lamented vehemently over the delayed start of the 2016/17 Ghana Premier League season insisting it will thwart his preparations. Speaking to the media after the Porcupine Warriors' 5-4 win over Bechem United in the third-place game of the FAB G6 Tournament, Michael said his side has been preparing for the season and are peaking but there are no clear signs of the league starting soon. "We have done a lot of preparation for the
Ghana and South African side Orland Pirates are sweating over the injury of Ghana defender Edwin Gyimah. Gyimah suffered a back injury during his sides ABSA Premier League game with Baroka FC on Wednesday. He was changed in the early stages of the second half after complaining of back pains. Gyimah who missed Orlando Pirates 2-2 stalemate with Highlands Park over the weekend will be assessed before Pirates League clash against Maritzburg United. Gyimah's impressive run for the Sea
Aston Villa lost for the first time under manager Steve Bruce but the turning point in the game was when Villa forward Albert Adomah was denied a penalty early on that could have given Villa the lead. According the Bruce the penalty to Adomah would have given his side the needed verve to go on and get something from the game. It looked (like a penalty) to me but there were two shouts that we had. But I am a million miles from it and in hindsight, when you see the TV monitors, certainly on
Ghana and former Liberty Professionals goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has signed a one year deal with Tanzanian giants FC Simba, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. The 27-year-old arrived in the East African country last Wednesday to complete his move to the current League leaders. He agreed personal terms and signed the dotted lines today to begin his chapter in the Tanzanian League. The former Liberty Professionals gloves man caught the attention of Simba after impressing during the 2016 CAF Confederation
Interim Asante Kotoko boss Michael Osei says he is not bothered by the comments made by his player Samuel Kyere regarding his competency. The forward did not feature in the second round of the season and has been heard on radio questing the competence of the Asante Kotoko boss. Kyere reported to training on the first day but he hasnt reported afterwards, I received various abusive text messages which I traced to him but I didnt make it a big deal because I think he is young and didnt want to
Ghana striker Ebenezer Assifuah is wanted by Egyptian giants Al Ahly in a reported US$ 1 million swoop. According to a publication by SportsObama, Ahly coach Hosam El Badry is keen on landing the FC Sion striker. That will be an ambitious move for the African side as they seek to sign the player from Europe. Ghana FA vice chairman George Afriyie is said to be playing role in landing the former Ghana U20 goal machine. Assifuah was goal king at the 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Tur
Ghanaian second-tier side Karela United recorded a 1-0 win over Medeama in a friendly game over the weekend. Substitute Paul Korsah scored the only goal of the match at the Cosby Awuah Park. Medeama paraded a strong side but failed to make it count away from home. The two teams used the friendly as a dress rehearsal ahead of the start of their respective league next term. ...
Hearts youth team Auroras have suffered relegation to the country's third-tier league. The young Phobians finished bottom in their zone after a difficult campaign. Portuguese coach Sergio Traguil supervised the team's relegation - and have been demoted after just a season in the country's second-tier league. Auroras could not maintain their momentum having started the season on a good note. ...
Ghana defender Edwin Gyimah has been told he cannot be guaranteed automatic starting role when he recovers from his injury. Gyimah, who plays for South African giants Orlando Pirates missed the side's 2-2 stalemate at basement club Highlands Park over the weekend due to the setback. But caretaker coach Augusto Palacious insists his returnwill not automatically bring him back into the starting line-up. Mabokgwane has a hamstring issue, Oupa has an inflamed toe. Gyimah has a back problem.
Ghana has been handed the button as the next country to host the 2018 Women's Afcon by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, last Saturday after the finals of the African Women Championship in Cameroun to clear doubts as to whether Ghana was going to host the next championship. The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issah Hayatou, handed the symbol of host button to Ghana which was received by Leanier Addy who was the leader of delegation for the Ghanaian contingent
Accra Hearts of Oak appear the likely destination for Kumasi Asante Kotoko's rejected midfielder Kwadwo Poku whose contract has beeen terminated at the end of the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League season by the Porcupine Warriors according to reports. The defensive midfielder who had less playing time with Asante Kotoko last season was forced to have his contract canceled because of lack of playing time to make way for new players at the club before the start of the new season. But arch rivals,
Genoa coach Ivan Juric is delighted he can trust Ghanaian midfielder Isaac Cofie ahead of their Seria A clash against Chievo Verona tonight. The 25-year-old is expected to return to the Genoa squad ahead of the trip toStadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi. The Ghanaian missed the clash against Juventus but could return to the set-up on Monday night. And Genoa coach Ivan Juric is happy he can trust the Ghanaian to deliver. "In the race I saw some players that can offer me guarantees for
Asante Kotoko dazzler Emmanuel Gyamfi has set his eyes on adding goalscoring to his game ahead of the season. The former Wa All Stars winger was top scorer of the just ended G6 tournament after scoring four goals in four appearances. He also provided significant assists. "My target for the upcoming season is that I would prefer to be scoring frequently for Asante Kotoko SC," he told GHANASoccernet.com "To be a better a player, you need to add goalscoring to whatever attributes
French-born Anderlecht Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah has thanked the club's fans for their unwavering support during the difficult moments on the sidelines. The 24-year-old has started training after recovering from a long calf injury. And the Ghanaian defender has taken to Twitter to express his gratitude to the club's supporters "Hello everyone, thanks for the support after my surgery, I put out a lot of power. I think of you and I'll come back stronger, we continue."
Midfielder Francis Akwafo's reported move to Bechem United has hit the brick wall. The former Asante Kotoko player has been linked with a move to Hunters. He is available on a free transfer after leaving Libyan side Al Nasr SC. Akwafo has not ruled out returning to the Ghana Premier League....
Bayern Munich chiefKarl-Heinz Rummenigge has sorted out his differences with defender Jerome Boateng. Rummenigge criticized the German international after Bayern's 3-2 defeat to Rostov in the Champions League last month. He urged the the left-back to come 'back to earth' - criticism which Boateng didn't take lightly. But the Bayern Munich chief has moved to water down talks of a rift. "There was a discussion this week," he said. "It's all wonderful."
Karela United posted a 1-0 win over Medeama in a pre season friendly played at at Crosby Awauh Memorial Park on Sunday afternoon. Former Venomous Vipers striker Paul Korsah climbed off the bench to score the only goal of the game after collecting a pass from midfielder Amos Kofi Nkrumah. Karela United, coached by ex-international Frimpong Manso, are preparing for the Division One League campaign....
Veteran Ghanaian striker Mathew Amoah was on target for Halsteren in their 1-1 stalemate at VC Vlissingen in the Dutch amateur league over the weekend. The 36-year-old opened the scoring for the visitors before Renzo Roemeratoepulled parity. The retired Ghana international took advantage of a mistake in the Zeeland defense to put his side in front. But they could not hold onto the lead after Renzo pulled the equalizer on the hour mark. Halsteren are sixth on the Dutch amateur league
Rangers striker Joe Dodoo is in contention for the club's goal of the month. But the 21-year-old faces competition from Clint Hill and Harry Forrester . Dodoo scored two goals against Partick Thistle including a fabulous volley from close range for the leveller before scoring the winner. The former England U17 is having a fine season after joining from English side Leicester City....
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