Ghanaian youngster Abdallah Basit has signed a contract extension with Italian lower division side Arezzo, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.Per the new one-year deal, Basit's contract will expire on 30 June, 2020.The 19-year-old formerly of Carpi and Napoli has been described as one of the exciting midfielders."He has great physical skills especially in the defensive area, in the recovery of the ball . He was born in the year 1999 and this is enough to understand
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has backed beleaguered Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho to turn things around at Old Trafford.Mourinho has come under fire following United' poor start to the campaign. The Reds are six points adrift of leaders Manchester City after eight games.However, Essien, who knows Mourinho as well as anyone having worked with him at Chelsea and Real Madrid, is confident that his former boss will come out of the current situation smelling
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has expatiated on why Paradise Pac Mineral Water chose to partner Asante Kotoko.Paradise Pac, a fast emerging mineral water company owned by Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan, beat off competition from giant mineral water companies like Voltic and Everpure to grab the deal with the Porcupine Warriors.Reports indicate that, the deal will be worth GH¢10,000 in cash and GH¢3,000 in products monthly.According to Gyan, the partnership will benefit both parties
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has advised midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek to stay and fight for his place after a frustrating start to the season.Loftus-Cheek spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace and then impressed at the World Cup, seemingly setting up an opportunity to establish himself as a first-team player at Stamford Bridge.But Chelsea signed Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic, while Ross Barkley has returned to form, limiting Loftus-Cheek to two substitute appearances in
Ghana star Thomas Partey has been targeted by Arsenal as a replacement for outgoing midfielder Aaron Ramsey. Partey could come in as a replacement for Aaron Ramsey, whose contract at the Emirates runs out next June.Ramsey, 27, is reportedly weighing up his next move and is open to joining one of Arsenal’s direct rivals.Partey, who is comfortable playing in both central midfield and right-back, has scored 10 times in 106 appearances for Atleti since making the jump from the club's
Former Asante Kotoko striker Dauda Mohammed is eyeing more first-team action after Anderlecht after netting a hat-trick for the U-21 side over the weekend. Dauda, scored three goals for the Purple and White in the Coupe de Espoirs game against Charleroi as his side won by three goals to one in the Under 21 leagueCurrently, Dauda is Manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s third choice striker behind Landry Dimata and Knowledge Musona but he is ready to break into the starting XI.“I
Ghana youth international Jonah Osabutey trained with the Werder Bremen first team ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga match against Schalke.The former Tema Youth striker was among four youth team players-Julian Riekmann, goalkeeper Dos Santos Haesler and U23 captain Christian Groß- promoted to train with the senior side.Osabutey has impressed head coach Florian Kohfeldt when he scored the winner in the friendly against Osnabruck last Friday night in his first game for the senior
The Alliance for Ghana Supporters have suspended President of Die Hard Supporters Union, Abraham Nkansah popularly known in the media circles as Apurugu Chakapama.A letter sighted by Sportsnetghana.com signed by President of the Alliance for Ghana Supporters Abraham Boakye confirmed the suspension of the Die Hard Supporters President.The letter indicated that The Executive Committee of the Alliance of Ghana Supporters with immediate effect as suspended Abraham Nkansah a.k.a Apurugu
Communications Director of Karela FC Eric Alagidede has disclosed that Asante Kotoko have enquired about the availability of midfielder Jean Vital Ourega and not Abdul Ganiyu.Jean Vital was one of the best midfielders in the first round of the suspended Ghana Premier League.The Ivorian import won two NASCO Man-of-the-Match awards.Despite being a fan favourite, the 22-year-old's agent and father Daniel Ourega told GHANASoccernet.com last week that, Jean is being chased by Medeama
Former coach of Ghana Premier League side Wa All Stars, Mumuni Sokpari believes the move to Somalia will afford him the right international exposure he needs in his career. The Ghanaian coach made a shock move to war-torn Somalia to coach Elman Sporting Club but reveals if he excels he could be making moves to other big footballing nations on the continent."Maybe if I do well here, one day a club in Kenya or one of the neighbouring countries will see that and give me a chance,"
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has assured defender Chris Odoi-Atsem of the support of DC United as he begins treatment for cancer.DC United revealed Tuesday that right back Odoi-Atsem has been diagnosed with Stage Two Hodgkin’s lymphoma and will soon begin four months of chemotherapy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.The shock revelation about the 23-year-old who has Ghanaian parents has triggered an outpouring of support from the entire MLS as well as
Asante Kotoko have confirmed the double header friendlies with Ghana Premier League debutantes Karela United FC has been postponed. The two clubs were scheduled to face off this weekend in the first of their two games but the match has been cancelled. A new date is yet to be fixed.A statement on the club's website read:Kotoko's two-leg friendly games against Karela United have been postponed indefinitely, management has confirmed.The Porcupines were scheduled to play
Keta is poised to witness a two-day Beach Soccer spectacle dubbed "2018 Anlo Hogbetsotso Za Beach Soccer Classic."The ceremonial competition comes off the weekend of the Hogbetsotso Za festival on the 3-4 November at the Aborigines Beach Resort in Keta in the Volta Region.The event which is under the Distinguished Patronage of the Overlord of the Anlo Traditional Kingdom, Togbui Sri III will see four teams competing for the ultimate.Keta is noted as a power house in Ghana
Former Asante Kotoko defender Richard Manu says it is his dream to coach the club. According to the 44 year old, Kotoko has been a part of him since childhood and it will be a dream come true to manage the club he supported and played for.“It will definitely happen. It will happen. I don’t even know when but until I leave this world I will coach Kotoko. It will happen.I’m sure about that.” Richard Manu told Silver FM.“My family is all about Kotoko. We are all Kotoko
Former Asante Kotoko defender Richard Manu says it is his dream to coach the club. According to the 44-year-old, Kotoko has been a part of him since childhood and it will be a dream come true to manage the club he supported and played for.“It will definitely happen. It will happen. I don’t even know when but until I leave this world I will coach Kotoko. It will happen.I’m sure about that,” Manu told Silver FM.“My family is all about Kotoko. We are all Kotoko fans. Growing
Former Asante Kotoko midfield gem Baba Mahama has denied reports linking him to Hearts of Oak. The ex-Techiman City midfielder, who is currently unattached was reported to be on his way to the Accra based club.But the nimble footed players says there is no truth in the links to rivals of his former club.“There is no truth in the rumours circulating that I’m joining Hearts of Oak,” he told Ash FM.“No Hearts of Oak official has called or spoken to me personally about a move
Former Asante Kotoko forward Joe Okyere believes he would have been recognized as world best if he had the opportunity to ply his trade in Europe.According to Okyere, his abundant talent would have earned him a global recognition once he had the chance to travel to Europe to continue his football career.“I would have won world best player if I had the chance to go to Europe during my playing days,” Okyere said on Ashh’s Super Sports.Okyere, was member of the Kotoko team that
Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the team as they aim to end their 36-year Africa Cup of Nations trophy drought.The West African giants last tasted glory in the African Cup in 1982 where they defeated host country Libya 7-6 on penalties.And Gyan, 32, who has gone close to winning the gong in 2010 and 2015, urged the nation to support them in their bid to clinch the trophy, insisting that has been his dream since making his debut in 2003."This
Ambitious juvenile club Dormaa Unity SC have signed Clifford Gyabaa with five footballs as transfer compensation to his former club.The 14 year-old talented footballer is joining Unity from another colts club Dolphins FC also based in Dormaa Ahenkro.Gyabaa comes from neighbouring Wamfie but schooling at the senior high level with Dormaa Senior High School.In August this year, Unity SC completed a move for 10 year-old Frank Adomah with three balls as the transfer fee.By Nuhu Adams
Director of football at Egyptian giants Zamalak, Amir Moutada Mansour has stated that the club will not make the mistake of rushing into signing like they did with Ghanaian forward Nana Poku.Nana Poku joined Zamalek last January but failed to leave up to his big name move and was subsequently shipped out of the club.Zamalek had high hopes for the Ghanaian but following a disappointing stint during his stay with the White Knights, the club has decided not to make the same mistake
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