Ahly should not be carried away by their 3-1 first-leg victory over Tunisia's Esperance in the African Champions League final, assistant coach Mohamed Youssef said.The record-eight time winners will be favourites to win a ninth crown after two penalties from winger Walid Soliman gave them a comfortable first-leg advantage at Alexandria's Borg El-Arab Stadium on Friday.However, with Esperance scoring an away goal via another penalty from Youcef Belaili, Ahly's assistant
Walid Soliman converted two penalties to help Egyptian giants Al Ahly to defeat Tunisia's Esperance 3-1 in a highly-charged first leg of the African Champions League final on Friday.The two penalties were awarded after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was consulted as the technology was used for the first time in the competition's history.Midfielder Amr El-Sulaya was also on target as the Red Devils secured a convincing first-leg advantage in Alexandria before a sell-out
Ghana’s largest online sports betting provider, Betway has presented their 30,000 in 30 Days grand prize winning with a brand new Kia Cerato. Ransford Adika Senanu received the keys to his new car on Friday 2 November 2018 at the West Hills Mall in Accra.While posing for photographs next to his new car, the 23-year-old University Student from East Legon expressed his surprise at winning. “I first heard of the promo on radio and did not expect to be one of the winners,” he
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has recalled Ayew brothers Andre and Jordan for next month's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia, Ghanaweb has reported. According the publication, Appiah has ironed out his differences with the sons of Ghana legend Abedi Pele after telephone conversations.The brothers have been put on ice since 1 September, 2017 when they withdrew from the squad to face Congo in a return leg of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers claiming they were
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has recalled Ayew brothers Andre and Jordan for next month's Ghana’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia, Ghanaweb has reported. According the publication, Appiah has ironed out his differences with the sons of Ghana legend Abedi Pele after telephone conversations.The brothers have been put on ice since 1 September, 2017 when they withdrew from the squad to face Congo in a return leg of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers claiming
Few anticipated just how quickly Unai Emery could reinvigorate an Arsenal side that had stagnated under Arsene Wenger.Disappointing performances against Manchester City and Chelsea in the first two league matches of the season suggested that Arsenal would do well to qualify for Europe this season, but that subsequent run of form has proven that aspirations can be set a little higher.They may be unlikely to challenge Manchester City this season, but Arsenal fans will be optimistic
Former Asante Kotoko striker Saddick Adams has revealed that the saddest day in his football career was when he received a transfer letter to leave the club. According to the Ashantigold forward, the love between him and the club broke following their elimination from the CAF Confederations Cup.After leading the Porcupine Warriors to Africa with his hat-trick against sworn rivals Hearts of Oak in the FA Cup finals, the former Ghana youth striker missed a penalty in Kumasi as Kotoko
Reading defender Andy Yiadom is an injury doubt to face Bristol City in the English Championship on Saturday. The 26-year-old has a knock to the ankle so may not be risked at the Madejski Stadium.Manager Paul Clement may have to do without the Ghanaian as he welcomes Mo Barrow to his squad.The Royals are in desperate need for a win as they lie 22nd in the Championship table.A win could see them up to 20th, while a defeat could result in them slipping to bottom spot should other
Ghana defender Baba Rahman will make a return to the starting line up of Schalke O4 after injuries to Hamza Mendyl and Bastian Oczipka. The on-Chelsea defender started the season on a good note but was relegated to the bench after a run of poor games.However, with Moroccan defender Mendyl suffering an injury on Wednesday in the DFB Pokal victory over Cologne, the Ghanaian remains coach Domenisco Todesco's only left back Choice.German defender Bastian Oczipka is out for a
Sparta Prague coach Jan Koller expects Benjamin Tetteh to be the main trump in the Sparta derby against Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic on Sunday. The 21-year-old is in the form of his life after scoring 7 goals in 13 appearances for the Czech side.Sunday's big derby will define the remarkable form of the tall Ghanaian striker, who has earned rave reviews for his startling displays.Sparta Prague will count on the aerial ability of the former Ghana youth star to damage
Ghana right-back Harrison Afful has offered his backing to former club Esperance ahead of the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Al Ahly on Friday.Egyptian giants Al Ahly will welcome their Tunisian counterparts to the iconic Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria for the continent's elite inter-club competition on Friday.Al Ahly will be aiming to add to their 8th trophy tally when they engage the Tunisians on Friday.Harrison, who now plays for Columbus Crew in
Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng will start against Chievo Verona in the serie A on Sunday, Sassuola have confirmed. The 31 year made an injury return in the game against Bologna, where he scored as they were held at home.Sassuolo confirmed on Thursday the Ghanaian has fully recovered and he is fit to start against Chievo on Sunday.In a statement on the club's website, the team confirmed he will be starting from the first minute."Important recovery for Sassuolo ahead
Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Alhassan Wakaso is just a card away from suspension in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The 26-year-old has received four accumulated yellow cards and will be suspended for a match if he receives another in Saturday's game against Boavista.The Ghanaian, who has been the engine of the Vitoria Guimaraes, has combative similarities with brother Mubarak Wakaso.He saw cards against Benfica, FC Porto, Tondela and Portimonense.Wakaso has scored once in
Sporting CP defender Lumor Agbenyenu will work under a new coach at the club following the dismissal of José Peseiro.The Portuguese was shown the exit on Thursday after the side's 2-1 defeat at home to Estoril in the Taça da Liga.Assistant coach Tiago Fernandes has been tasked to take temporal charge of the team pending the appointment of a new manager.Peseiro's exit could be a blessing in disguise to Ghana international Lumor Agbenyenu who is yet to kick a ball
Former Brazilian football superstar Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as "Ronaldinho Gaucho" is coming to Kenya.Nation Sport has established that Ronaldinho — a brand ambassador of betting firm Betika — will arrive in Nairobi on November 9 on a three-day visit courtesy of the betting firmHe will thereafter grace a grass roots football match in Kisumu County, mentor upcoming footballers and also open a Betika shop."He was super talented but his warm and
South Africa senior women's soccer team coach, Desiree Ellies has stated that the Sunday's international friendly against Ghana will help test their readiness for the forthcoming Africa Women's Nations Cup.The clash is part of preparations for the two nations who are taking part in the upcoming 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana from November 17 to December 1.The two countries will face off at the Accra Sports Stadium, the venue for the final and
Sassuolo right back Pol Liora has showered praises on Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng, describing the striker as a game changer. Boteng joined Sassuolo in the summer, and has already established himself as a key player for the green and blacks scoring five goals in 9 appearances.Pol Liora, 21, who is expected to return to the starting line up after sitting on the bench in Sassuolo's 2-2 draw with Bologna says the 31 year old has been the difference maker at the club."Prince
Ghana defender Lumor Agbenyenu has marked his first debut for the season for Sporting CP.The 22-year-old featured for the side in their 2-1 home defeat to Estoril in the Taça da Liga on Wednesday.The Ghana international has not featured for the side since the start of the new season.However dismissed coach José Peseiro drafted him into the squad as they crashed out of the Cup competition.The left-back has not played for Sporting CP since the penultimate round of the 2017/18
Crystal Palace fans have descended heavily on Ghanaian winger Jeffery Schlupp after his disappointing display in the EFL Cup against Middlesborough.The Ghana international played the entire duration of the round of 16 clash with the Championship side as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Riverside.The Eagles suffered a frustrating night in an attacking sense, as Boro’s defence held strong.And Palace fans have taken most of their frustrations out on Schlupp on social media website
Usain Bolt's trial with Australian football club Central Coast Mariners has come to an end.The Jamaican eight-time Olympic sprint champion, 32, joined the A-League sidefor an "indefinite training period" in August.He scored two goals in his first effort for the Mariners in a friendly, but did not play matches when the season began.Efforts to secure a "commercial solution" to keep Bolt at the club had failed, the Mariners said on Friday.Last month, the
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