European football specialist, Reuben Obodai brings you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in abroad this weekend.There were swashbuckling displays from some of the Ghanaian players who featured for their various clubs over the weekend.Caleb Ekuban had a mixed match for Trabzonspor as he scored and put the ball at the back of his own net in their heavy home loss against Joseph Attamah's Istanbul Basaksehir.Lawrence Ati-Zigi proved his mettle in a rare start
Ashgold S.C overcame Medeama S.C 4-0 to win the first edition of the Betway Cup held at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Sunday. Liberty Professionals F.C clinched the third place position by beating Aduana Stars F.C.With four leading clubs in the Ghana Premier League participating in the maiden edition of the Betway Cup in Ghana, fans witnessed a thrilling tournament as teams battled it out.Ashgold Sporting Club and Medeama Sporting Club qualified for the finals by beating Liberty
Right to Dream Academy owner Tom Vernon has revealed that most European Academies fail in Africa because there is no long term plan for the students who enroll at those clubs. According to Tom Vernon, his academy is yet to reach its highest goal but admits they have done well than some of the big Academies that were established in Africa and collapsed in the long run."First of all I don't think we've succeeded yet. We don't have a financially sustainable model.
Right to Dream Academy owner, Tom Vernon has revealed how he ended up working for English giants Manchester United as a scout and how it affected the building of his Academy in Ghana. Right to Dream Academy has developed and churned out several talents in the country including the likes of Godsway Donyoh and David Accam.Most of their graduates have gone on to become professional footballers with others gaining scholarships to study abroad, in the U.S.A and the United Kingdom.The
Asante Kotoko have completed the double over Coton Sport de Garoua following a 2-1 victory on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to progress to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.The Porcupine Warriors advanced on a 5-3 aggregate score after beating the Cameroonians 3-2 in Yaounde a week ago in the first-leg clash of the playoff round.Captain Amos Frimpong converted a penalty on the stroke of half time before Maxwell Baakoh doubled their lead in the 53rd minute to
Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Sparta Prague over the transfer of Benjamin Tetteh, according to reports in Turkey.Tetteh has been linked with a switch to Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers following his impressive performance for Sparta Prague in the first half of the Czech top-flight campaign.However, reports from Turkey indicate that the Ghanaian will be heading to Galatasaray after the Istanbul-based side agreed to pay €7.5 million to the
Charles Akunnor has made one change to Asante Kotoko starting line up for the CAF Confederation Cup playoff clash against Coton Sport Garoua on Sunday.The Porcupine Warriors gaffer has chosen former inter Allies left-back Abass Mohammed as the man to replace Augustine Sefah who misses the game through suspension.The former Hearts of Oak coach has however kept faith with goalkeeper Felix Annan, captain Amos Frimpong, Agyemang Badu and Abdul Ganiu Ismail.Akunnor has stuck with skillful
Inter Milan left-back Kwadwo Asamoah admits his side were unable to pick maximum points against US Sassuolo due to their failure to adhere to the strategy of coach Luciano Spalletti.The Nerazzurri's were matched by bogey side US Sassuolo in nearly an empty San Siro Stadium on Saturday.Sassuolo threatened the hosts on few occasions and could have gone ahead in the 55th minute through Kevin-Prince Boateng but goalkeeper Samir Handanovic reacted quickly to parry away the Ghanaian
Bristol Rovers striker Bernard Mensah is expected to train with Aldershot Town on Monday.Mensah is said to be interested in returning to north Hampshire just 12 months after leaving to sign for Rovers.Shots manager Gary Waddock did not deny the attacking midfielder was on his way back."Sometimes I like to put people off the scent... is Bristol overseas?" he replied with a smile, before adding: "I thought Bristol was overseas."Mensah made eight first team appearances
Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association has launched their staunch backing for head coach Kwesi Appiah ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Appiah's contract runs out in March this year and there are media reports he is not their favourite going into the tournament in Egypt.A statement by spokesperson of the Normalisation Committee read: ''The coach will be given every support possible, to enable him to function at the optimum as Ghana seek
Ghanaian midfielder Edmund Addo came off the bench to bag a brace for FK Senica in their 3-2 friendly victory over Slovakian lower-tier side FC Petržalka Akadémia.Jakub Nemec opened the scoring for FC Petržalka Akadémia in the 17th minute before Boris Turcak extended their lead just a minute after the break.However, Senica got back into the game courtesy substitute Edmund Addo in the 63rd minute. The Ghanaian youngster showed great calmness to bury his second chance of the
Former England defender Titus Bramble has praised the iconic Right to Dream Academy in Ghana and vowed to return to the famous football training school in future after observing their training methods.The ex-Newcastle player made his first visit to the acclaimed academy this week in the West African country following the rave reviews in the global media.The former centre-back, who also played for Wigan, Sunderland and Ipswich was on an official visit to acquaint himself with the
Alfred Duncan could spend some time on the sidelines after suffering a knock in US Sassuolo's goalless draw with Inter Milan in the Italian Serie A on Saturday evening.Duncan was once again impressive at the heart of midfield alongside Stefano Sensi as they put breaks on the Nerazzurri at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.But the Ghanaian hobbled off the pitch with an ankle injury after he was clipped from behind by compatriot Kwadwo Asamoah in the 70th minute.The 25-year-old was
Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant is backing their perennial rivals Asante Kotoko to eliminate Coton Sport to reach the Group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. It is Kotoko's to lose after an impressive display in the first leg saw them snatch a 3-2 win in Yaounde last week.A draw would be enough take the Porcupine Warriors to the money zone for the first time in 11 years.Grant wants to see the Red Devils advance to the next stage of the continent's second tier competition.''It's
Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant is backing their perennial rivals Asante Kotoko to eliminate Coton Sport to reach the Group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. It is Kotoko's to lose after an impressive display in the first leg saw them snatch a 3-2 win in Yaounde last week.A draw would be enough take the Porcupine Warriors to the money zone for the first time in 11 years.Grant wants to see the Red Devils advance to the next stage of the continent's second tier competition.''It's
Ghana U20 lost for the second time in a row after a 2-1 reverse to Hearts of Oak on Saturday at the Tema Sports Stadium in a friendlyAll the three goals came in the second half with substitute Kofi Kordzi bagging a brace for the Phobians.Kordzi connected home Benjamin Agyare's teed up assist from a Benjamin Afutu corner kick.He increased the tally shortly afterwards by capitalising on a failed clearance by Satellites captain Gideon Mensah.The Black Satellites got the consolation
Ghanaian youngster Paul Mensah was on target for Kapfenberg in their 5-3 loss against AFC Wolfsberger in a friendly match on Saturday.With Wolfsberger taking an early two-goal lead, Mensah halved the deficit with a low strike in the 12th minute before Matthias Puschl pulled parity for the Austrian second-tier side.However, two quick strikes from the Austrian Bundesliga side, crumbled Kapfenberg's hopes of claiming a point out from the game.Marco Gantschnig pulled a goal back
Ghana winger Edwin Gyasi is set to play for CSKA Sofia in a friendly encounter against Puskas Academy on Sunday after recovering from injury.The tricky wideman sustained an injury during their mid-season training match against German Bundesliga II side VfL Bochum a fortnight ago.But the 27-year-old returned to training earlier this week and coach Nestor El Maestro has tipped him to play a part in their today's encounter against Hungarian side Puskas Academy which will played
German giants Bayern Munich have upped their contract offer to Chelsea wonder-kid Callum Hudson-Odoi.According to the Sun, the Bavarian side have made a renewed offer to Hudson-Odoi of £85,000 a week.The 18-year-old has struggled to force his way into Maurizio Sarri's starting line-up this season and is keen to move to Germany.Bayern are prepared to pay £35 million to secure his services this month and have offered him first-team football.And they have upped the ante
Ghanaian striker Samuel Afum scored on his competitive debut for FC Ilves as they walloped KuPS 4-1 in the Finnish Suomen Cup at the Tammelan Stadion.The Yellow and Black lads proved too strong for their opponents after former Inter Allies centre-back Baba Mensah put them ahead with a thumping header in the 36th minute.Ilves extended their lead just a minute after recess courtesy Samuel Afum before Matias Ojala added the third of the afternoon.KuPS were handed a slim hope after Ville
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