Raphael Dwamena scored his first goal for Spanish side Levante from an astonishing speed that secured their 2-0 win over Lugo in the Copa Del Rey on Thursday.Ghana striker raced clear from his side of the pitch with the goalkeeper of the visiting side already committed to seal the late victory that ensured their progress in the knock out competition.Dwamena who has been warming the bench for the Spanish side since his move from Switzerland took advantage of this rare start to establish
Asante Kotoko are training at the Dawu Park, home of Dreams FC, ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.The Porcupine Warriors are back to work a day after posting a 3-0 win over Inter Allies in a friendly at the Accra Sports Stadium.Kotoko will play a second friendly against the Black Meteors on Sunday, 9 December, 2018, and return to Aburi to continue with their preparations.They will fly out on Wednesday, 12 December, 2018 to Kenya to face Kariobangi Sharks who eliminated
Ghana's Normalisation Committee is set to announce adhoc committees to help steer their mandate, expected to be dominated by dyed-in-the-wool critics of former FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.Former Ghana FA vice-president Fred Pappoe as well as Ghana League Clubs Association chairman Kudjoe Fianoo are among persons expected to be named on the various sub-committees.Former Ghana FA Executive Committee member Kweku Eyiah is expected to head the Ethics
Billy Kirkwood's appointment as Rangers manager has clashed with heightened performance of Joe Dodoo.Dodoo has been revived this season on loan Blackpool where he has received multiple applause for his sterling displays.The Ghanaian was offloaded on a season-long loan this summer.The 23-year-old has been impressive for Blackpool this season where he has scored some fabolous goals.Dodoo has plenty of improvement and convincing to do before he gets anywhere near Gerrard’s
Championship strugglers Reading have sacked manager Paul Clement after less than nine months in charge.The 46-year-old former Swansea and Derby boss leaves with the Royals 21st in the table, only outside the relegation zone on goal difference.Clement joined Reading in March after Jaap Stam departed and helped them avoid dropping into League One on the final day of the 2017-18 campaign.But the Berkshire club have only won four of their 20 matches this season."Owners Mr Yongge
Ghanaian forward Bismarck Ngissah registered his name on the scoresheet for Viterbese in their 4-0 win over Bisceglie in the Italian Serie C.Viterbese, who have played less number of games in the campaign, opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Mario Pacilli’s sleek finish. 57The hosts doubled their lead in the 33rd minute via Bismarck Ngissah. The 20-year-old striker expertly placed his shot into the roof of the net after he was set up by Pacilli.Pacilli took the game
Lightning struck twice for Thailand head coach Milovan Rajevac as he witnessed his team suffer a penalty heartbreak after doing the same with Ghana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.Thailand were ousted from the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 when Adisak Kraisorn missed a penalty in the dying seconds to give Malaysia a 2-2 aggregate win on away goals.Adisak fluffed his spot-kick into the crowd despite goalkeeper Farizal Marlias already committing to the left of goal and the Muangthong United striker
Azimo, Europe's leading digital money transfer service, today announced it has raised over $125,000 for the Kanu Heart Foundation (KFH). The charity, founded by world-renowned footballer Kanu Nwankwo, helps children with serious cardiac diseases obtain life-saving medical treatment within and outside Nigeria.Since its launch in 2000, KHF has funded open-heart surgeries for more than 500 young patients in hospitals across the world. Kanu set up the charity after suffering heart
Ghanaian teen “Oscar” Umar has signed for USL Championship Saint Louis, the club has announced.The youngster will join the side pending an approval from the league and the federation.Umar moved to the United States in 2008 as part of the Right to Dream Academy.“Oscar is someone who caught my eye back in 2017 playing for Richmond,” said STLFC Head Coach Anthony Pulis. “For a guy that’s so big, he has great technical ability and is very composed on the ball. He has
Chester joint manager Anthony Johnson has hailed new loan signing Akwasi Asante, who announced himself to the home faithful in the best way possible with a perfect hat-trick on his Blues debut.The 26-year-old hogged the headlines with a superlative display, scoring three goals in the side's 3-1 win over Darlington.And the club's joint manager Anthony Johnson feels the signing of the Ghanaian will help the club.He said: "I think as players and managers, that’s
Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Schindler is set to leave German Bundesliga II side Holstein Kiel on a free transfer in the summer.Schindler, who has been in prime form this season, has stood out as one of the best offensive players in the German second-tier side, with 5 assists and 5 goals to his name for the ongoing campaign.But the versatile midfielder will be out of contract at Holstein Kiel in July which has prompted interests from club in the German Bundesliga.The 25-year-old
Tianjin Teda winger Frank Acheampong says he is ready to return to the Black Stars after failing to earn call-up in their last two games.The 25-year-old believe his performance for Tianjin Teda in the just-ended Chinese Super League could persuade Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah to hand him a return to the team.Acheampong failed to make it to the West African giants' squad for their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double header against Sierra Leone and Ethiopia.However,
Major Soccer League side Philadelphia Union are likely to trade Charles Nana Kwabena Sarpong to FC Cincinnati in a major trade, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.The 29-year-old is among three players including compatriot David Accam who are being considered for the draft-trade.C.J Sarpong, a Ghanaian-born American forward scored four goals in 33 appearances for Union last season.The forward signed a contract extension with Union until 2019 with an option for a further year.Sapong
Dinamo Minsk midfielder Seidu Yahaya has credited his superlative form to hard work after being named in the Belarusian Team of the Season. The 28-year-crowned a fabolous campaign after being named among the best 11 players of the season at the traditional closing ceremony of the football season “Star Ball 2018” which took place at the Prime Hall in Belarus on Monday night.The Ghanaian missed just a game throughout the season after featuring 29 times in the domestic top-flight.He
Hearts of Oak Managing Director Mark Noonan has dropped hints of more quality signings after capturing former WAFA captain Mohammed Alhassan.The Phobians announced the centre-back has signed a long term contract on Thursday.He becomes the second player after goalkeeper Richmond Ayi to join the capital club from the respected academy.Noonan Tweeted later on Thursday: ''Another piece of the puzzle...stay tuned for more. @HeartsOfOakGH #AHOSC #WelcomeAlhassan.''Alhassan
Major Soccer League debutante FC Cincinnati are set to draft David Accam from Philadelphia Union ahead of the next season, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.The debut season of the Ghanaian was ravaged by an injury back in October, ruling him out of the recently concluded season.FC Cincinnati, who begin their MLS play in 2019 as a club in the Eastern Conference, have targeted the Ghana international.Accam, 28, has been identified as one of five current players in the Major Soccer League
Ace broadcaster and President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has hailed the local sports media and CALBank for their loyal support, coverage and sponsorship.Ankrah made the comments on Accra based Rainbow Radio at the end of the four week round robin knock our tournament."Honestly, the coverage has been excellent across board on radio and television. Not to mention online and print reportage. I would like to use this platform to once again say a big
Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah has been under fine form with new manager Dean Smith at the helm. Reports indicate the 30-year old is to be offered a new deal by the club.Months after perhaps being told he could leave under former manager Steve Bruce, Albert Adomah has made the right-wing position his home under Dean Smith. The Ghanaian international was instrumental in three consecutive wins before suffering a minor foot/ankle injury against Birmingham City.As such, the rumor
Asante Kotoko policy analyst, Dr. Yaw Amo Sarpong has taken a swipe at Hearts of Oak following his outfit's 3-0 victory over Inter Allies in a friendly game on Wednesday.The Porcupine Warriors proved to be daunting opponents to Inter Allies during their Wednesday's friendly game at the Accra Sports Stadium as they smashed them 3-0 courtesy goals from Amos Frimpong, Naby Keita and Martin Antwi.Ahead of the match, Inter Allies vowed to inflict defeat on Asante Kotoko like
Head coach of the Black Satellites of Ghana, Jimmy Cobblah believes the WAFU U-20 championship came at the right time for him to assess his players ahead of the Africa U-20 championship next year. The Black Satellites left Ghana for Togo on Tuesday for the competition which begins today and following the team's arrival in Lome, coach Cobblah revealed it is an opportunity for the players to justify their inclusion.“This tournament has come at the right time and we are set
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