Substitute Jeffrey Schlupp scored his second league goal of the season for Crystal Palace to set up a nervy finale in their 3-2 defeat at West Ham United on Saturday.The Ghana international headed in a cross from the left to reduce their goal deficit to one with 14 minutes to go.Schlupp last scored for the Eagles back in August in the 2-0 away win at Fulham.James McArthur gave Palace the lead on six minutes and Robert Snodgrass bent a beautiful effort in from just outside the
Ghanaian giants Asante kotoko will play Kenyan side Kariobangi Sharks on Saturday, December 22nd in the second leg of the CAF Confederations Cup.The Porcupine Warriors will travel to Kenya on Wednesday for the first leg of their tie against Kariobangi.“We have confirmed Saturday, December 22, 2018, for the return leg of the second preliminary round tie against Kariobangi Sharks of Kenya. Kick-off will be at 3 PM,” Kotoko posted on Twitter.The Porcupine Warriors have intensified
Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac has revealed that the club could have signed Ghanaian born Canadian youngster Alphonso Davies last summer. Davies is set to join Bayern Munich on a five-year contract in January, but such is the 18-year old’s talent, coach Niko Kovac would have loved to have been be able sign him six months earlier.“If the season in the US lasted until summer, then Davies would have come to us then,” he said at Friday’s pre-match press conference ahead
Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair wants teenage sensation Callum Hudson-Odoi to be given a chance against Manchester City when the two sides meet on Saturday.Chelsea were beaten away from home against Wolves on Wednesday and the Blues looked leggy in the defeat even after Maurizio Sarri made five changes to the team that played against Fulham on Sunday.Ruben Loftus-Cheek was one of the players who started in midfield for the Blues and impressed against Wolves, but Sinclair
Mainz O5 manager Sandro Scharwz says Ghanaian youngster Abass Issah needs time to understand the difference between the Slovenian league and the Bundesliga. The former Black Starlets captain joined the German outfit from Slovenian champions NK Olimpija on a five year deal.But has made only one appearance after coming on as a substitute in Mainz O5's friendly win over TuS Koblenz"Now for the first time in professional football, Issah is in the strain that comes from the
Defender Harrison Afful believes his former coach at Columbus Crew Gregg Berhalter can make the US Men's National Team an unbeatable side after being handed the job.The Ghana international was signed by Berhalter and went to play four seasons under him before being his appointment.Berhalter has been touted as the man to make the Stars and Stripes great againThe USA missed out qualification to the 2018 FIFA World Cup and have hired the former to bring them back.His former student
Ghanaians began the week with news that their flagship national team, the Black Stars, had secured its place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations – a full fortnight after last kicking a ball. The thrilling but risky finale the qualification series threatened to reach never happened but, hey, who’s complaining?It did sound good, though not too good to believe, given the prospect had been on the cards ever since FIFA went in hard on Sierra Leone with a suspension for government interference
Former Newcastle United defender Titus Bramble has expressed his delight after being given the opportunity to work with Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak Bramble will work with the club's defenders as they seek to improve the quality of the players before the return of the domestic topflight league.The ex-Sunderland defender is joined by former Fulham defender Simon Milton, who are going to be working with the Accra based club.Hearts of Oak head coach, Kim Grant, who started
Ghanaian midfielder Kamal Issah Sissoko has ended his stay with Turkish second-tier side Eski?ehirspor, Ghanasoccernet can confirm.Issah joined the Red Lightnings on a two-year-deal from first-tier side Genclerbirligi in July.He was expected to marshal the midfield for Coach Yilmaz Vural's outfit, however, has decided to quit after struggling to command a regular starting berth in his first six months.It's unclear where his destination would be.
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien will join an elite group of football stars to take part in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup draw in Paris, France on December 8.Essien, was selected alongside former footballers, Kaka, Luis Saha, Alex Scott, Steffi Jones, Aya Miyama, Mia Hamm, Marie Bochet and France national team coach, Didier Deschamps to held conduct the draw for the tournament, which comes off from June 7 to July 7 in France.FIFA named the Ghanaian icon, who won two
Mexican top flight side Atletico Zacatepec have retained Ghanaian defender Jacob Akrong for the 2019 season despite a massive clear out. The former Liberty Professional player has been impressive for the club since joining them from Spanish side Palamos.Zacatepec have cut-off eight top players from their roaster after an underwhelming season.Among the players to have left the sugarcane team are Alfonso Rippa, Juan "Cheche" Hernández, Luis Márquez, Kevin Ramírez, Óscar
Ghana midfielder Bernard Kumordzi says miscommunication led to his extra one month suspension for testing positive for using banned substances in Belgium. The KV Kortrijk midfielder, who finished serving a four month ban was handed an extra month suspension for violating the terms of return."Everything was in Dutch I did not know I was not allowed to train with the team, I did three trainings and 45 minutes practice match, that was all I was not well informed my lawyer just
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah was in action for Inter Milan against his former side Juventus in the Italian serie A on Friday night. The Black Stars winger played the entire duration as Inter Milan suffered a 1-0 defeat to Juventus and are now 14 points behind the leaders.Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal as Juventus killed off Inter Milan’s title challenge.Argentine Paulo Dybala threatened early for Juventus, nodding over a Ronaldo cross with Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic
Ghana winger Nana Opoku Ampomah made an injury return to help Waasland Beveren beat Belgian champions Club Brugge on Friday night. The 22 year old was declared fit ahead of the game on Friday and played full throttle as Waasland came from a goal down to record an impressive 2-1 home win over Clubbe Brugge.Waasland Beveren had contained the Belgian giants in the first 45 minutes only to be down three minutes after the break, when Ruud Vomer scored for the champions.Francesco Forte
Ghana defender Daniel Opare did not train with his Royal Antwerp teammates ahead of the Jupiler Pro league game against Cercle Brugge. The Ghana international was reported missing training due to family reasons and it is unclear whether he may start against Cercle Brugge.The 28 year old has been a key member of the Belgian side since switching from Augsburg in the summer.The ex-Real Madrid defender recently returned from an injury he suffered whiles playing former side Standard
Levante manager Paco Lopez has revealed Ghana forward Raphael Dwamena won't be sold to any club after the striker was reported unhappy due to lack of play time.The 23 year old has struggled to break into the first team of Levante but took his opportunity in the Copa Del Rey clash against Lugo on Thursday to register his first goal at the club.Despite the Ghanaian's difficult start to his career in Spain, manager Paco Lopez believes in Dwamena's potential and has reiterated
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