Daniel Amartey got off to a difficult start of the the 2018-19 English Premier League season with an infamous record of being the first player to give away a penalty, the first player to receive a caution and first to be substituted.The Ghana international defender was named in the starting line-up of Leicester City's 2-1 defeat at Manhester United on Friday night in the first game of the season.But it turned out not to be what the player wanted as he gave away the season's
Ghana defender Daniel Amartey has been named in Leicester City's starting line-up against Manchester United in the English Premier League's first match of the 2018/2019 season.Amartey, who normally plays as a centre-back, was named to play from the right side of the Foxes defence against the Red Devils at Old Trafford on Friday night.The decision to hand the Ghana star a place in the starting line up shows that the talented and versatile player impressed the during the
Intern Martha Kumbah Foyoh says has shared the invaluable experience garnered from working with Hearts of Oak's medical team for the last four weeks.The University of Kent student was attached to the Phobians as part of her internship program.''In terms of Hearts of Oak, I have enjoyed it very much because I have never had outside experience [outside my University setting] so for me to come out and be on the field and actually work with players and be put on the spot;
AshantiGold have installed Berekum Chelsea head coach Svetislav Tanasijevic as technical director.The post became vacant after Danish tactician JohnJohn Christiansen was re-assigned as head coach of the First Team following the dismissal of CK Akunnor.The Serb has confirmed penning a one-year-deal with the Obuasi-based side.He will also handle the club's U15 side.''I have signed a one year deal with Ashgold SC subject to renewal,'' Tanasijevic told Berekum-based
Senior law lecturer, Moses Foh Amoaning has revealed that he turned down the chance to become Ghana Football Association president in 1996 over internal politics.According to the former Ghana Boxing Association boss, he was offered the opportunity to head the nation’s football governing body during Samuel Brew Butler’s last days in office but he rejected due to wrangling at the sector.“I do not have anything against anybody but I’m a very passionate person and as you can
Hearts of Oak winger Patrick Razak has signed a bumper deal with Joy Industries Limited.The 23-year-old winger penned down a five year deal with the country's largest manufacturer of alcoholic beverage.The Koforidua-based firm will manage the talented player and will represent the company as their brand ambassador."We have signed a five-year contract with Joy Industries Limited. They'll now manage him [Patrick Razak]," a close source to the player told Kickgh.com"We
FIFA has banned African official Kalusha Bwalya for two years over a payment from disgraced former Asian soccer leader Mohammed bin Hammam.An investigation found Bin Hammam paid Bwalya $50,000 in 2009 and $30,000 in 2011 as the Qatari sought to challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency. Bin Hammam pulled out of the 2011 contest when vote-buying allegations emerged.The FIFA ethics committee has now found Bwalya guilty of breaching the ethics code for accepting gifts and violating
Asante Kotoko are back in Ghana after their 1-1 stalamate against Simba FC in a high-profile international friendly on Wednesday.The Porcupine Warriors touched base at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Friday enroute to their base in the country's second largest city, Kumasi.Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan saved a penalty as the two teams shared the spoils at the National stadium in Dar Es Salam, Tanzania.SIMBA DAY MATCHVideo: Penalty Saved by @van_felix21FT: @SimbaSCTanzania
Ghanaian forward Grejohn Kyei is set to join French side RC Lens on a season long loan from Reims, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.The 22-year-old is being sent out to gain more playing time with the Lique 2 side.The potential of the French-born Ghanaian has not yet been exploded and will be ship out for next season.GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal that RC Lens is the likely destination of the striker, who scored three goals in 27 appearances for Reims last term.
Ghana U-20 captain Ishahaku Konda says they are poised to overcome Benin in the return encounter of the Africa Youth Championship qualifier.The Black Satellites will go into the game with a 3-1 advantage following their win over their opponents in the first leg at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium last Saturday."Preparation is going well in camp, our coach is teaching us tactics which we'll use against Benin and everyone is ready to learn coach Jimmy Coblah's tactics.
Jordan Ayew joined Crystal Palace today on a one year loan deal from Swansea City. It has all but been announced by the club, but thankfully for Palace fans, Jordan's brother Andre did it for them.Andre Ayew, who left Swansea for Fenerbahçe this summer, tweeted a picture of his brother Jordan with a Palace shirt on, standing in front of an advertising board with his father, Abedi Pele.Andre said how proud he was of his brother, though he made no mention of the relegation curse
Torino midfielder Afriyie Acquah appears not distracted by rumours linking him with a move away from the club as he returned to training with the Italian side.The 26-year-old missed the side 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday.The Ghana international has been a subject of intense interest from several clubs in Europe and elsewhere.English Championship side West Brom are believed to be the front-runners for his signature with fellow Italian side Chievo Verona
On Thursday afternoon, the San Jose Earthquakes announced that the club had acquired veteran forward Dominic Oduro from the Montreal Impact in exchange for Quincy Amarikwa.Here are five things to know about the Quakes’ newest attacker: Oduro has scored 63 career goals in Major League Soccer, 36th most in league history. He has also provided 32 assists in his 13-year career. The Ghanaian-born striker is known as one of the fastest players in MLS. In fact, he was once rated as
Ghanaian forward Seth Paintsil is set to join Austrian side FC Admira Wacker from Finnish side FF Jaro, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.Both clubs have reached an agreement on the terms of the transfer of the Ghanaian who impressed on a trial last week.Paintsil will sign a permanent contract with the Austrian side after passing a mandatory medical.Admira Wacker will announce the signing of the forward when he the player completes formalities.The Austrian side decided
There were Ghanaian interests in Thursday night's UEFA Europa League as a lot of Ghanaian stars were involved in action.Maxwell Boadu Acosty was replaced at the death as Croatian side Rijeka drew 1-1 with Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08.Former Black Stars B icon Joel Fameyeh lasted 83 minutes for Dinamo Brest who earned a 1-1 draw at Apollon Limassol.Compatriot Saliw Babawo was an unused substitute for the Belarusians.Midfielder Seidu Yahaya played the entire duration as Dinamo
Atalanta FC have confirmed the sale of Ghanaian defender Patrick Asmah to Slovakian side FK Senica.The 22-year-old has been sent out on a season long loan.The Ghanaian featured on loan at Serie B side Salernitana before making the switch to Slovakia.The Italian side has confirmed the sale of the left-back to the Slovakian side.The move is expected to help the marauding left back gain more play time as he continues with his career development in Europe.Asmah was one of the stars
Italian serie A side Torino are still in negotiations with West Brom over a swap deal to bring left back Kieran Gibbs to Turin with Afriyie Acquah headed the other way.According to Calciomercato, the Serie A side are attempting to lure Gibbs to Italy after he was relegated from the Premier League last season with West Bromwich Albion.However, the Baggies are demanding a player in exchange if they are going to let the former Arsenal defender bid farewell to The Hawthorns one year
Ghana youth international Kudus Mohammed made his UEFA Europa League debut for FC Nordsjaelland in their 2-1 loss against Partizan Belgrade on the Thursday night.The 18-year-old was handed his Danish League debut over the weekend in their 2-0 defeat against Brondby.The former Right to Dream Academy star was hoping to keep his place in the team when they welcomed Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade to the Right to Dream Park.However, he started on the bench before replacing Mikkel
Ghanaian striker Issah Abass netted a brace as NK Olimpija Ljubljana took a giant step in qualifying to the group stages of the UEFA Europa League after beating HJK Helsinki 3-0 at the Stadion Stožice on Thursday evening.The Slovenian giants fetched the opener in the 38th minute through Issah Abass who connected beautifully to Matic Crnic's superb defence splitting pass.NK Olimpija Ljubljana did not add to their lead despite dominating their opponents as the first half was
Ghana winger Edwin Gyasi suffered an injury for CSKA Sofia in their 2-1 defeat to FC Copenhagen in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League qualification on Thursday.The skillful wideman, who was excellent for the Bulgarian in the 3-0 win over Dunav Ruse in the league over the weekend, was hoping to build on the performance against FC Copenhagen in Europe's second-tier club competition.However, the 27-year-old's joy was short-lived after suffering an injury in the 36th
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