Ghanaian attacker David Accam struck to earn a point for Chicago Fire as they held Columbus Crew to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the 2017 MLS season. Accam, 25, came up against Ghanaian triplets Mohammed Abu, Harrison Afful and Jonathan Mensah and he proved his quality by scoring the equalizer at the MAPFREE Stadium in Ohio. Ethan Finley had powered Crew into a 17th minute lead and sent the home crowd into wild jubilation. But Fire returned from the break to level the scoring and steal
Ghana star Christian Atsu was named in the Newcastle United starting line-up which beat Huddersfield Town 3-1 away to go five points clear in the Championship. Manager Rafael Benitez rewarded the spacy winger with his ninth start of the season after an impressive display at Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday. He lasted 81 minutes before being replaced Matt Ritchie converted a penalty Daryl Murphy found the back of the net and a late Dwight Gayle goal secured the win. Atsu has tallied
Rafa Benitez has been impressed by Christian Atsus recent form - but insists Newcastle United have plenty of time to resolve the wingers long-term future. Atsu has had a hand in three of Newcastles last four goals, including providing the assist for Ayoze Perezs winner at Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday. The 25-year-old joined the Magpies on a season-long loan from Chelsea last summer, but the Magpies have first option on signing the Ghanaian permanently this summer if they secure promotion.
Ghana winger Jeffrey Schlupp came on as a second half substitute as Crystal Palace earned 2-0 victory at West Brom which saw them move out of the Premier League bottom three. Schlupp climbed out of the dug-outto replace Patrickvan Aanholt on 62 minutes at The Hawthorns. Before Schlupps introduction, Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsendhad sealed for SamAllardyces men. Zaha's 55th-minute goal was only the second effort on target in the match. Townsend picked up the ball from the left of
Ghanaian youth defender Lumor Agbenyenu scored the opener for Munich 1860 as the Lions succumbed to a 2-1 home loss against St Pauli in the German Bundesliga II on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old former FC Porto starlet struck in the 27th minute to open the scoring at the Allianz Arena. However, the home side stayed back and allowed the visitors to equalise and snatched the maximum points with two last-minute goals in the first-half. The remarkable young defender scored his first
Ghana defender Daniel Amarteywas an unused substitute but a happy man as champions Leicester city made it two straight winsunder caretaker managerCraig Shakespeare. Amartey on the bench look disappointed as his side fellbehind when Sam Clucas, who began his career at Leicester, scored from close range. But Christian Fuchs equalised after good work down the left wing from Jamie Vardy. Riyad Mahrez scored his first league goal since November, a low 18-yard strike, before Tom Huddlestone headed
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew came off the bench in the second half to aid Swansea City record thrilling 3-2 win over Burnley to give the Welsh club's hopes of avoiding Premier League relegation a huge lift. Jordan was brought on in the 75th with the game tied at 2-2 and maximum points drifting away from the Liberty stadium. But his contributions proved effective Swansea secured full spoils. Spain striker Llorente's thumping header gave the Welsh club an early lead but Burnley levelled
Tema Youth sealed a crucial home win against struggling Bolga All Stars in a Ghana Premier League clash on Saturday at the Tema Park. A goal each from Joseph Paintsil andMichael Kporvi steered the Habours Boys to winning ways after picking up just a point in their last two games against Ashgold and Elmina Sharks. Paintsil opened the scoring on 65 minutes, then minutes later,Michael Kporvi doubled the lead much to the delight of Tema Youth fans present. Tema Youth were left frustrated at
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Jerome Boateng is close to a return to the pitch but the game against Arsenal will be too early for the Ghanaian born German international. Germany defender Boateng has been out of action since November after undergoing surgery on his pectoral tendon. Ancelotti gave a positive update on Boateng's fitness ahead of the Bundesliga leaders' trip to Cologne on Saturday, with the former Manchester City man able to train at full capacity.
Great Olympics head coach Godwin Attram says he is ready to return to the playing field to play to inspire his side to survive in the Ghana Premier League following their poor start to the season. Attram told the media after his sides 3-1 embarrassing home defeat to Bechem United. The frustrated coach who hinted that he is being pressurized by management and other board members to use certain players in matches said he thinks one of the major solutions to his sides performance is to play himself.
Robin Gnagne insists Alexandre Kouami Kouassi has all the qualities to succeed at Hearts, adding that the striker knows what is expected of him. The Ivorian striker, Alexandre Kouassi, was the toast of Hearts fans having scored his first ever goal and assisted Thomas Abbey in finding the winner over Wa All Stars last Sunday. Kouassi has played in all the four games in the new season, coming off the bench to score a disallowed goal against Dwarfs in match-day 3, but he followed that up by netting
Bechem United will look to make it two wins in a row at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park this Sunday when Liberty Professionals visit them. They dispatched Great Olympics 3-1 at the Accra sports stadium to announce their presence in the premiership. It was their first victory after three matches this campaign. Italian tactician Vincenzo Alberto Anesse handed debuts to goalkeeper Isaac Akrong and Kwaku Osei Bonsu as winger Yaw Arnol was named man of the match for the second this season in the game last
Hearts of Oak assistant coach Henry Wellington Lamptey believes the team will be hard to beat if the players put into practice the work they have been doing at training into matches. The technical department of the club, headed by Frank Nuttalland supported by Henry Lamptey, is slowly building an indomitable side in the new campaign having overseen three straight draws and a victory in the league. ''With the type of training and the work we are doing so far, I think if the boys can
The Operations Manager of West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) George Ofosuhene says his side is ready to deepen the woes of struggling Accra Great Olympics when the two clash on Sunday at the Accra Sports Staium. The Wonder Club could have their poor start extended with the outspoken club official of WAFA hinting his young side will not spare them in Accra. We know Olympics are troubled but we also need to win away matches. We struggle a lot when we travel because of the nature of the pitches
Are Wa All Stars ready to bounce back from their recent slump? They have a good opportunity to do so when they host Inter Allies FC at the Wa park on Sunday. The Northern Blues' route to retaining the premiership title looks very gloomy since they are yet to get a win in the new season despite having two games outstanding. They are winless in their last four competitive matches including two league matches. Much will depend on striker Richard Arthur if they should record their first win of
Ghanaian forward Grejohn Kyei scored twice to help his side Reims secure a priceless 2-1 victory over Auxere in the French league. The 21-year-old stepped from the substitute bench to score both goals for his side as they earned an unlikely win at Auxere. His two goals helped Reims back into the third place in the French Ligue II and a clear route back to the top flight....
Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is among the favourites for the vacant Black Stars job and according to reports in the local media he is in line for a return. GHANAsoccernet.com cannot independently confirm or deny the report but Appiah has done quite well is said to be the main leading the race to land the job he left only two years ago. The former Kotoko player made history as the first Ghanaian to qualify the Black Stars to a FIFA World Cup after leading the team to the 2014 edition of the
In-form Ghana international Mubarak Wakaso will be hoping that his team makes it out of the relegation zone for the first time in 2017 when they travel to Leganes this weekend. The 27-year-old scored his first club for the club in the win against Alaves and has become an important cog in the team despite arriving in the winter transfer window. The Ghanaian midfielder enforcer was also towering in midfield in his first start for Granada, helping them to a 4-1 victory over Real Betis last Friday.
Ghanaian winger Yaw Yeboah is hoping that his FC Twente side will make it to the Europa League zone after what has been a turbulent season for the club. The Ghanaian is originally a Manchester City player but has been farmed out to the Dutch side. The 19-year-old is one of six players to have recorded over 20 league games for the Dutch side this season and he has assisted three and scored two in the process. Yeboah says he is looking forward to at least helping Twente qualify for the Europa
Ghana internationals Abdul Majeed Waris and Alhassan Wakaso will be hoping for both form and fortune when they come up against Marseille in the French league this weekend. Alhassan, a younger brother of Granada midfielder Wakaso Mubarak, joined Ghanaian compatriot at Lorient during the winter transfer market. Waris has scored seven goals for the struggling French side but likes playing against the big boys and will be expected to start the game against Olympic Marseille. Lorient have scored
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