Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong came off the bench to score the only goal for Anderlecht as they edge out Cypriot side Apoel Nicosia 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. The Belgian giants showed promise in the early stages of the game and could have taken the lead in the 4th minute when striker Lukasz Theodorczyk found himself behind the oppositions defence, but his tame effort went straight into the waiting arms of goalkeeper Boy Waternam. Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong
Substitute Frank Acheampong needed just one minute to announce his presence as he scored the only goal in Anderlechts 1-0 win over APOEL Nicosia on Thursday night at home to reach the quarter-final of the Europa League. The winger replaced Nicolae Stanciu in the 64thminute in a tactical substitution and that proved pivotal. His goal ensured Anderlecht wrapped up a 2-0 aggregate win to progress to the last eight. Compatriot Dennis Appiah played the entire duration for the Belgian league leaders.
The 2017 Ghana Premier League will undergo a week break after this weekends round of matches, while attention will be shifted to the 2016/17 MTN FA Cup preliminary round. The 2016/17 knockout competition, which was launched on Thursday is scheduled to commence on March 22, 2017 as teams from the lower-tier leagues battle it out to secure a place in the second round of the preliminary stage. The Ghana Premier League will take place in all the 8 league centres this weekend, before it takes a week's
Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous archipelago of islands off the east coast of Africa, has been admitted as a full member of the African soccer confederation. Zanzibar's national team will now be able to enter African Cup of Nations qualifying and its soccer association will have a vote on continental issues. Zanzibar, officially part of Tanzania but with its own government, was given unanimous approval at the Confederation of African Football's general assembly on Thursday. Zanzibar was
Michael Essien's wife Akosua Puni has bought Italian third-tier side Como FC at an auction. According to Associated Press, she bought the club for 237,000 euros (US$ 254,000). The price does not include the training center or the Calcio Como brand, and the team will now be known as FC Como. A club statement says Puni Essien will return to Como soon and that she is "honored to be part of a club which has 110 years of history." Como FC, who were relegated from Serie B last season
Hearts of Oak head coach Frank Elliot Nuttall has leapt to the defense of Cosmos Duada in his sides 2-1 loss to Tema Youth in week 7 of the Ghana Premier League on Wednesday. The 23-year old Nigerian-born forward has come under enormous criticism from the Phobian supporters due to his lackadaisical outing in the ongoing premier league campaign as he has failed to hit the back of the net after seven games. And yesterday at the Tema Sports Stadium, a section of the clubs supporters demonstrated
Hearts of Oak have announced that tickets for Sunday's Ghana Premier League derby against Asante Kotoko have gone on sale. The most expensive ticket (VVIP) is going for GH 100 [US$22 ] and the cheapest is selling for 10 [US$2] Tickets can be purchased from the club's secretariat in Asylum Down and the following places: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM, 37 GOIL FILLING STATION, DANSOMAN CONTROL GOIL FILLING STATION KANESHIE GOIL FILLING STATION, NUNGUA C5 GOIL FILLING STATION, NIMA GOIL FILLING
Egyptian Football Association member Hazem El-Hawari has stated that the end of Issa Hayatou's term as head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) could be good for the country. "[New association head Ahmad] Ahmad is a good person, and we are expecting good management from him," El-Hawari told Filgoal minutes after the election results were announced Thursday. Ahmad pulled off a stunning upset by ousting the long-serving Hayatou from the CAF in an election at the organisation's
Major League Soccer giants New York Red Bull have signed a replacement for injured Ghanaian left back, Gideon Baah with Frederick Gulbrandsen. The Norweigian forward joined the club last Thursday on loan from sister club Red Bull Salzburg. The former Asante Kotoko and HJK Helsinki defender is now set for a stint in the lower-tier USL with the struggling Norwegian forward replacing him. The loan is slated to last a year and offers a temporary solution to the injury prone Gonzalo Veron who
Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi swept for his second term on the FIFA Council after winning his election in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Thursday. The affable leader of the GFA defeated Tanzania's Leodegar Tenga by securing 33 votes with his opponent getting 20. The lawyer will serve of world football's most powerful body, supervising major changes and reforms to clear the body's image. Nyantakyi secures a four-year term on the FIFA Council after getting just six months
The preliminary stage of the 2016/17 MTN FA Cup will be played between 22-26 March after this season's competition was launched in Accra on Thursday. A draw involves clubs from the Division Two and the 48 Division One clubs. The Division One League clubs will also play in the regions from where they are located. Below are the pairings for the preliminary round of this year's competition: GREATER ACCRA REGION Emmanuel City FC vs Young wise Emmanuel FC vs Shelter
Head coach of Aduana Stars Yusif Abubakar says he is not disturbed by their 0-0 stalemate with Medeama in week 7 of the Ghana Premier League on Wednesday. The Ogya boys failed to record victory at home for the first time this season when they were held by a stubborn Medeama side that needed results badly after their recent poor form. However, coach of the side Yusif Abubakar says the outcome of the match is not a bother to him as they still kept their unbeaten run in the campaign intact.
Three Ghanaian players Kwadwo Asamoah, Daniel Amartey and Thomas Partey are in the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League. All trio are Ghana internationals are that bodes well for the Black Stars. Amartey was a late substitute when Leicester City overturned a 2-1 deficit to win 2-0 at the King Power Stadium. Midfielder Party played the entire duration in Atletico Madrid's 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night as the Spanish giants advanced 4-2 on aggregate. Asamoah,
Egyptian Football Association (EFA) chairman Hany Abo Rida has dismissed reports suggesting a possible moving of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) headquarters from Cairo. "All talks about moving the CAF headquarters away from Cairo are false. Nothing has been mentioned about the matter by anybody at the general assembly I am attending at the organisation's congress in Ethiopia," the FIFA council member said in a statement on the EFA's official website on Thursday.
Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has added his name to the list of applicants for the vacant Black Stars coaching job. Redknapp's last job was as a coach for Jordon some two years ago and has since been into punditry for English Premier League games. The English manager is seen as one of the highly rated coaches in the EPL with his time at Spurs being at the peak of his powers. The 70-year-old fancies his chances for the job that has been left behind by former Portsmouth coach
Ex-Ghana international Charles Takyi has been appointed caretaker coach of fourth-tier German side KFC Uerdingen, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The former St Pauli star will be in-charge alongside Kris Thackray. Takyi, who has been battling injuries this season after joining on a free transfer, has been elevated to the coaching position. The 31-year-old was signed to replace Mohammadou Idrissou....
Ghana international Kevin Prince Boateng might be earning millions of dollars as a footballer but the truth is that he has recently been showing that he could be a better basket ball player. Boateng has always possessed the creative talent to help him stand out from the crowd, with it his attitude that has been more of an issue at times. He has rediscovered the touch on the pitch and is showing that he could be a massive basket ball super star. he recently posted a video on his Instagram
The management of Asante Kotoko has expressed appreciation to the fans for the unwavering support they have received early in the season. A statement signed by the club's Communication Manager Obed Acheampong read: ''Management thanks Kotoko followers, sponsors and partners of the club for their unflinching support since the 2016/17 Premier League commenced. The club is particularly gratified with the enthusiasm and commitment shown by all as seek the best for the team. ''Management
FIFA Ethics Committee will investigate Issa Hayatou over a television and marketing rights deal even though the Cameroonian lost Thursday's CAF Presidential election. Hayatou has been referred to the investigatory chamber of Ethics Committee over a multi-million dollar deal with sports agency Lagardere. This means Hayatou will have some rocky months ahead even though the 70-year-old failed in his bid to be elected for an eighth term in office as the leader of Africa's governing body.
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, May I, first and foremost, thank Ethiopian authorities, the African Union and the Ethiopian Football Federation, which is hosting us today, for the support and efforts made toward the success of this event. It is equally an honour for CAF to have the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the President of the African Union Commission as its guests of honour. Your Excellencies, thank you for accepting to grace this august gathering with your presence,
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