South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has urged his teammates to brace for a hostile reception when they battle Ghana in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Cape Coast on Thursday.The Bafana Bafana will face the four-time African champions in their opening match in group C.Ghana has chosen the Cape Coast stadium as the venue in a move aimed at galvanizing support for the Black Stars.And SuperSport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams admits the fans will be hostile but urges
Ghana are set miss out on youngster Jeremie Frimpong as the Celtic FC sensation has been called to the Netherlands U20 team ahead of their game against Czech Republic.The 18-year-old has earned himself a lot praise from the Hoops with his vivacious performances this season.Frimpong joined Celtic on the summer transfer deadline day from English side Manchester City where he spent his entire youth career.The right back already has three caps for the Dutch at the U19 level.He is joining
South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has urged his team to show mental toughness when the face Ghana in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.The Bafana Bafana have traveled to the coastal Ghanaian town of Cape Coast to battle the Black Stars in their opening group C match.And SuperSport United glovesman Ronwem Williams says his team must show mental fortitude to overcome the four-time African champions.“It is a mentality thing and you can’t let outside factors
Italian giants Inter Milan have set sights on Matteo Darmian and Marcos Alonso as they look for replacement for injured Kwadwo Asamoah, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.Asamoah suffered a knee injury in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brescia last month.The Ghanaian consequently missed their wins against Bologna and Hellas Verona as well the UEFA Champions League 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund.His injury has left Antonio Conte’s men light at the left-back position
Ghanaian midfielder Moses Odjer and Emanuele Cicerelli have been offered a contract extension by Serie B side Salerniatana to 2021.The Serie B side have tied him the Ghanaian down to wade off interests from other clubs interested in signing him.The club is looking to renew players contract that expires next year summer with Odjer among the list of eight players to have their contracts renewed.The former Tema Youth has played 10 matches this season for Salernitana in the Serie
The Senior National Team would return to action later on Thursday after a disastrous Cup of Nations in Egypt where they failed to progress to the Semi-Finals or better like they had done since 2008. Many a Ghanaian were left disappointed with the outcome of what transpired in that Round of 16 clash against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the Egyptian City of Ismailia.I have lived through the good and bad times of the team all my life and the passion with which many supported the
Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Ntim has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Valenciennes until the summer of 2022, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The former Ghana U-20 defender has impressed at the Ligue II side this season earning him a contract extension.Ntim has played 11 of the 14 games so far this season, providing defensive solidity for The Athenians.Manager Olivier Guegan has instilled confidence in the 23-year old, making him his first choice right
Defender Baba Rahman has started training at Real Mallorca after two months out with an injury.The on-loan Chelsea left back joined the rest of the squad at the Sports City of Son Bibiloni training center on Monday.Rahman suffered a knock in RCD Mollorca's 4-2 defeat to Getafe in September and has since not featured for the club in all competition.His return comes as good news for manager Vicento Moreno, who needs the marauding left back as the season progresses.Baba joined
Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu sits out of Real Valladolid training for the second time in the week.Real Valladolid continued their preparations on Tuesday for the remainder of the La Liga season on Tuesday without Salisu and those on international duties.The Spanish top-flight side travelled to the Valladolid municipality of Zaratan to carry out a work session.Salisu didn't train with the rest of the squad as he seeks recovery from an injury he sustained over the weekend.The
Ghana captain Andre Ayew says they have no excuse and must win their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against South Africa on Thursday. The Black Stars face off with Bafana Bafana at the Cape Coast Stadium in their first match of the 2021 AFCON qualifying campaign.It will be the Black Stars' first match since this year's AFCON exit against Tunisia in July. They sat out the September and October FIFA International windows.“We are ready for the match against
Italian giants AC Milan are interested in signing Ghanaian International Alfred Duncan as replacement for Frank Kessie according to reports in Italy.The Sassuolo midfielder has been linked to the club in the past seasons and with the recent poor performances by the Ivorian International, Milan are looking forward to bring in the 26-year old.It has been reported that Kessie might leave the club in January with Duncan on top of Milan's transfer list.Duncan has played eight matches
Asante Kotoko have terminated the contract of Norwegian tactician Kjetil Zachariassen after being in charge of the club for just four months. Management of the club confirmed the two parties have parted ways after a crunch meeting with the coach on Wednesday."Management has terminated the contract with Norwegian Coach, Kjetil Zachariassen after a meeting at the club secretariat in Kumasi today," a statement of the club's Twitter handle read.Zachariassen's job
South Africa have been dealt with a double injury scare as two of their players battle for late fitness ahead of the 2021 Nations Cup qualifier against Ghana on Thursday. Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thapelo Morena and Cape Town City defender Thamsanqa Mkhize are yet to be confirmed fully fit for the game at the Cape Coast stadium tomorrow.Team Doctor Thulani Ngwenya , however, explains he expects both players to be fit before Thursday.“We have a player from Sundowns, Thapelo
Ghana and Deportivo Alaves midfielder Mubarak Wakaso trained on the sidelines alone as he recovers from his injury.The Black Stars midfielder had surgery on his right hand a week ago and is steadily recovering.The injury ruled him out of Ghana’s double header in the 2021 AFCON qualifier against South Africa and Sao Tome.The 29-year old was spotted in training today as he trained separately from the main groupWakaso missed last weekend’s game against Valladolid which they 3-0.He
Bundesliga side SC Paderborn have released Christopher Antwi-Adjei to join the Ghana squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against South Africa and São Tomé and Príncipe, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.The 25-year-old withdrew from the squad after difficulties in acquiring his Ghanaian passport.But GHANAsoccernet.com can report that the 25-year-old is on his way to his native country after given-clear by his club and finally receiving his passport.He
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has said that he hopes to prove a point in the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome.The Black Stars will host the Bafana Bafana at home on 14 November before making a trip to Sao Tome on 18 November for the second game.Kwesi Appiah has come under a lot criticisms after Ghana’s elimination from this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Stars exited the tournament in the round of 16 stage after losing to
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it is working with other partners to ensure that South African football fans can watch Thursday's opening 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana.Bafana Bafana fans are facing a broadcast blackout for the match in Cape Coast after the country's pay-tv SuperSport viewed by millions in the Southern African country revealed that the game would not be televised.SuperSport have been left without any firm agreement
South African coach Molefi Ntseki wants an early goal to unsettle their host Ghana in the opening group C match of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.The two teams go at each other in the Ghanaian coastal town of Cape Coast seeking to start their qualifying campaign on a positive note.And Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki wants his players to score and early goal to make things uncomfortable for the host.“Starting on the front foot can get us a goal early and
Ghana captain Andre Ayew says the Ghana Football Association campaign under the theme ‘#BringBackTheLove’ can be achieved if the players achieve the results on the pitch.The campaign which aims at rallying fans behind the various national teams saw the Black Stars making stops en route to Cape Coast for 2021 AFCON qualifier against South Africa.The team interacted with the fans and shared some paraphernalia.According to the Swansea City player , Ghanaians have not abandoned
South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki won't risk an attacking football against Ghana in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.The gaffer says his team will be cautious at the back and hope to capitalize on any opportunity during the game.Ntseki admits it will be disastrous to go all out against the four-time African champions in front of their home fans.And he has been speaking about his strategy for the game.Ghana are a difficult team to beat under the best circumstances
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