Asante Kotoko will play Cameroonian giants Coton Sport FC de Garoua in the play-offs stage of the CAF Confederations Cup. The Ghanaian side will face the Cameroonian Champions at this stage of the competition after Coton Sports dropped from the CAF Champions League.Kotoko reached this stage after beating Kenyan side Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 on aggregate and will now look to cross the next hurdle before the group stages of the competition.Coton Sports were booted from the Champions
German defender Jerome Agyenim Boateng has arrived in Ghana for the first time as he has travelled to the country of his father with his two daughters for the eye-opening visit.The Bayern Munich ace is celebrating the Christmas holidays in Ghana with is two daughters Soley and Lamia in his ancestral home along with his film actress sister Avelina.He is keen to connect with the country and learn about the history before deciding to permanently establish himself in the African country
Italian side Sassuolo will not sell Ghana international Alfred Duncan to AC Milan despite making contact with the nerovredi for a winter move. According Italian sports portal, Calciocarmeto President of Sassuolo Giorgio Squinzi has ruled out a possible sale of the 25 year old in January.AC Milan's Sporting Director Leonardo has been a long time admirer of the swashbuckling midfielder but if a deal is to be reached, the Rosernerri's will have to cough up about 25 million
Sporting Director of German club Mainz O5 Rouven Schröder wants Ghanaian forward Abass Issah to fight for playing time at the club or go for a loan where he gets to play.The 19 year old forward has struggled to make a breakthrough in the German Bundesliga, finding himself confined to mostly the bench or out of the match day squad. According to Mainz manager Sandro Schwarz, the player is only part of his long term plans and will need time and patience to understand the German
Ghanaian midfielder Richard Boateng will partner Austrian NGO, Asturias for Africa to help the disabled in society.The midfielder who joined Real Oviedo in the summer has been involved in some philanthropic activities with Astuarias and would now extend his work to Africa.Boateng, younger brother of former Black Stars play-maker Derek Boateng has a foundation which is already helping the needy in society.His foundation "Hold My Hands" will now work with Astuaries to build
Ghanaian duo Abdul Majeed Waris and Enoch Kwateng will miss FC Nantes' French Cup tie against LB Châteauroux on January 4th following the accumulations of yellow cards.Both players have picked up three yellow cards in their last ten games leading to a match ban in France.Waris and Kwateng were cautioned in Nantes 2-1 defeat to Stade Rennais in the match day 16 of the French League on December 19.Majeed Waris scored the Les Canaris' only goal in the game as Stade Rennais
Ghanaian forward Elton Acolatse will miss Sint Truiden's Limburg derby against Racing Genk in the Belgian Jupilar Pro League through suspension.Acolatse was on a tightrope ahead of their 1-1 stalemate against Oostende on Boxing Day, having accumulated four yellow cards.The 23-year-old emerged from the bench as a 62nd minute substitute and picked his fifth booking of the campaign in the 90th minute for a head-butt on Goran Milovic.The former Westerlo forward will consequently
Former Chelsea hero Michael Essien has implored Victor Moses to leave the club ahead of the January transfer window.Moses was a key cog for the Blues during Antonio Conte's tenure as Blues manager but has struggled for game time under Maurizio Sarri.The former Nigeria star has made only two appearances in the English Premier League for the club this season.Essien believes that Moses should leave Chelsea during the January 2019 transfer window.“When you’re not playing you
German international Jerome Boateng will be visiting Ghana for the very first time.The 30-year-old was born to a German mother and a Ghanaian father in Berlin.In an Instagram post, Boateng expressed his joy ahead of his trip to the country.He wrote: “Special trip ahead... can‘t wait to visit Ghana for the very first time.” View this post on Instagram Special trip ahead... can‘t wait to visit Ghana for the very first time ???????????????? #roots #africaA
Juventus star Ronaldo condemned Inter Milan fans who racially abused Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly during a Serie A game on Wednesday. Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti said after Napoli's 1-0 loss to Inter that they tried to get the game suspended three times because of monkey chants directed at his defender.Koulibaly, who was sent off during the game, addressed the issue on social media after the match, which was won by Lautoro Martinez's late goal, writing:
Schalke 04 are reportedly looking to activate a buy back clause installed in Bernard Tekpetey’s contract in order to bring him back to the club from SC Paderborn this summer.The German Bundesliga II are said to be willing to listen to offers for the 21-year-old over the summer, but the Royal Blues have first refusal on their former striker.According to ' RevierSport ', Tekpetey is open to making a return to the top-flight division, and his relationship with coach
Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko will know their next opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup later on Friday after when the draw for the competition is held in the Egyptian capital of Cairo.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lined up the event at its headquarters where 30 clubs will be drawn in a knock out before they can progress to the group phase of the competition.Kotoko have got the possibility of playing some of the toughest sides in Africa as Zambian powerhouse
Asante Kotoko management have denied allegations that it under-declared the gate proceeds accrued at the Baba Yara Stadium last Saturday when Asante Kotoko hosted Kariobangi Sharks.A statement signed by the Director of Communications, Samuel Sarfo Duku (Esq), on Thursday says the allegations are unfounded and so must be disregarded.The Porcupine Warriors beat the Kenyan club 2-1 in a CAF Confederation Cup second round tie, and allegations emerged on some social media platforms,
Ghanaian youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is unlikely to feature for Chelsea in their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace this weekend.The London Evening Standard confirms that the player suffered hamstring problems during the win over Watford on Boxing Day.Hudson-Odoi was given a rare chance to impress in the Premier League off the bench, however, he himself also suffered a similar problem in the latter stages of the game.The young winger was an unfortunate substitute to
Defender Baba Rahman will rejoin his Chelsea team-mates next week after cancelling his loan contract with German side, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.The left-back is currently on Christmas holidays in his native Ghana but will move straight to London to join Chelsea training at Cobham.He will travel to England on New Year's day after he agreed to cancel his one season loan contract with Schalke before he left for the Christmas break.The talented player has decided
Inter Milan ace Kwadwo Asamoah has offered his support to Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly after he was subjected to racist chants.Koulibaly had monkey chants directed at him during Napoli's Serie A clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday at the San Siro.Koulibaly was sent off in the match for two bookable offences, one of which seemingly came for sarcastically applauding the Inter fans for the abuse he received."Let’s love each other either black or white. ?????? @kkoulibaly26 #Notoracism,"
Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris has directed a scathing attack at rapper Sarkodie over the shambolic orgainsation of the Rapperholic Concert, describing the ushering and seating arrangements as 'disrespectful'.The France-based attacker also slammed the legendary Ghanaian musician for the expensive tickets at the event that has drawn widespread condemnation.Waris, who is currently on holidays in Ghana used the period to entertain himself, but he had a nightmarish outing
Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant will sack some members of his technical team next week when the Phobians resume training.The England-raised trainer is embarking on a massive clear-out of his backroom staff in his bid ti improve performance both on and off the field.Coach Grant is demanding the appointment of a new assistant, new goalkeepers training and a medical team as he seek to take the club to the next level.He was appointed last month as the club continues to look for the path
Manchester City have targeted Ghana superstar Thomas Partey to boost their flagging midfield and get them pack in contention for the English Premier League title.According to reports among football agents with knowledge on the transfer market, City are keen on making an offer for the versatile player when the window opens next week.Man City recent struggles during the Christmas period has led to them identiying Atletico Madrid's Partey as their primary targets to solve their
Kwadwo Asamoah's Inter Milan have slammed fans who racially abused Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, with the Nerazzurri now facing a two-match stadium ban.Lautaro Martinez netted an injury-time winner for the home side, but the match was marred by repeated racist abuse from sections of the stands.As a result the Nerazzurri will play their next two home matches – against Benevento and Sassuolo – behind closed doors, while the Curva Nord will also be closed for the contest
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