RC Lens coach Philippe Montanier has exalted the goal scored by Grejohn Kyei in their 2-0 win over AJ Auxerre in the French Ligue 2 over weekend.The Ghanaian hitman climbed off the bench to slam a magnificent back-stunt strike in the 78th minute to ensure the Blood and Gold lads secure maximum points against Auxerre.The goal has has earned plaudits from Lens coach Montanier.”Grejohn Kyei's goal, I appreciate it and hat down for him! When players start the matches on the
National U-23 side Black Meteors defeated division one club Tema Youth in a friendly game played on Wednesday at the Legon Presec Park. Elvis Kyei Baffour scored the only goal of the game in the 5th minute of the first half to secure the win for Meteors in this preparatory game.The game also served as a justify for the 24 local based players called to the camp as the coach is set to prune down the list and augment his squad with some foreign players.The Black Meteors will take
Wilmer Africa, producers of Frytol Oil and Fortune rice beat Voltic 5-3, to book a ticket to represent Ghana at the 2019 Standard Chartered (SC) Trophy Road to Anfield tourney, held at the Lizzy Sports Complex over the weekend.The annual five-aside football competition saw Wilmar, put up a spirited performance to come from behind to defeat Voltic in the final game.Both sides reached the finals of the competition after beating Ghacem, Far East, Specialty Fat, Interplast, Sika Krobea
Football Kenya Federation is operating on a budget deficit running into tens of millions even as gaming firm Betin have come on board as the senior national team’s financial partners.Betin, a global gaming firm, on Tuesday announced a Sh20 million partnership with the federation that will see them remit Sh15 million towards national team preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations set for June in Egypt and Sh5 million to cater for the team’s kits.The news is a huge boost for
Several Italian tabloids have expressed shock over Yusif Rahman Chibsah’s omission from the latest Ghana squad for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.The hardworking Frosinone Calcio midfielder was left out of Kwesi Appiah’s 24-man squad for the AFCON qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya on Saturday, March 23, at the Accra Sports Stadium.The 26-year-old has been ever-present for the Canaries in the ongoing Serie A campaign, producing some
Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah is fully fit for the final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya later this month.AFC Wimbledon player has recovered from a hamstring injury but was not risked in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Doncaster.He also sat out Tuesday's 1-0 win over Peterborough United.Appiah will be making a return to the Ghana squad in four years when he suffered a knee injury on international duty.The 28-year-old featured at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial
Former Black Queens coach Bashiru Hayford is in Mogadishu negotiating to become the national team coach of Somalia.The experienced trainer travelled to Somalia on Sunday and has been locked in discussions with the country's football federation.The two-Ghana Premier League winner will also be named technical director of the Somalia Football Association.Hayford has rich experience having handled several national team youth teams and also top-flight sides like Power FC, Heart
English born Ghanaian youngster Arvin Appiah netted a brace as Nottingham U-23 were held to a 2-2 draw by Colchester United in the Professional Development League.Two penalties from Arvin Appiah secured a point for The Reds in a game which they controlled for most parts.It took just 16 minutes for Jimmy Gilligan’s side to take the lead when Appiah was tripped inside the area.The winger then stepped up and converted the spot-kick to give his side an early lead.But the visitors
Ex-Asante Kotoko striker Ahmed Simba Toure says he was better than Songne Yacouba during his days at Kotoko and he shouldn’t be compared to the Burkinabe because he is yet to reach his level.The 31-year old currently plays for Ivorian giants Asec Mimosa boasted that even his record in the Ghana Premier League is unmatchable and Yacouba hasn’t achieved half of that.“Yacouba hasn’t done even half of what I did for Asante Kotoko. It’s not the same because I won
Ex-Asante Kotoko striker Ahmed Simba Toure says he was better than Songne Yacouba during his days at Kotoko and he shouldn’t be compared to the Burkinabe because he is yet to reach his level.The 31-year old currently plays for Ivorian giants Asec Mimosa boasted that even his record in the Ghana Premier League is unmatchable and Yacouba hasn’t achieved half of that.“Yacouba hasn’t done even half of what I did for Asante Kotoko. It’s not the same because I won
Former Vice-President of the Ghana Football Association George Afriyie says he will do everything possible to ensure Asante Kotoko qualify to the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup by beating Zesco United.Asante Kotoko are in dire need of a win in their upcoming game against Zesco United on Sunday March 17, 2019 which will guarantee them a spot in the quarter-finals.The Okyeman Planners bank roller seems to be helping out Kotoko in their campaign in Africa and
Al Jazira winger Ernest Asante has expressed delight after earning his maiden Ghana call-up.The speedy wideman was named in coach Kwesi Appiah’s 24-man squad for the final match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Harambee Stars of Kenya.According to the 31-year-old attacker, it has always been his dream to wear the jersey of the Black Stars and stated that his stupendous work got him this far.“Of course my call-up into the Black Stars team is a dream come
AshantiGold midfielder James Akaminko has commended regional rivals Asante Kotoko for their impressive performances in the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup.According to him, Asante Kotoko's performance in the competition has been remarkable despite the lack of competitive football in the country."Off course Kotoko has done well, if you are in Ghana now and you say Kotoko hasn't done well then sorry to say, that person is an against or an evil because there's no
Asante Kotoko left Accra on Wednesday afternoon to Zambia to face Zesco United on Sunday March 17, 2019 in their final CAF Confederation Group C match. The Porcupine Warriors have their work cut as they have to beat Zesco United in this final group game to secure qualification to the quarter-finals of the competition.Head coach of the team has named an 18-man squad for the game with some key players missing out.Songne Yacouba and Daniel Nii Adjei are missing from the 18-man squad
Asante Kotoko shot-stopper Felix Annan says his biggest ambition is to win trophies with the Porcupine Warriors and wants to remembered at the club for that. The 24-year old has been in phenomenal form for the club in the CAF Confederation Cup this season, helping his side reach the group stages of Africa's second tier competition for the first time in eleven year.Despite winning the FA Cup with the Kumasi based club two seasons ago, Annan expects more trophies and believes
Head coach of the Harambee Stars of Kenya Sebastien Migne is not worried by the absence of top striker Michael Olunga ahead of the AFCON qualifier against Ghana in Accra. Kenya will miss the services of striker Michael Olunga when they take on Ghana in the 2019 Afcon qualifier.The former Gor Mahia striker was expected to lead the attacking department as the two nations fight for the top position in Group F, however, that will not be the case.Olunga sustained a hamstring injury
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan is hopeful of breaking into the Black Stars team for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt in June. Annan has been named in the latest Ghana squad for the final AFCON qualifier against Kenya in Accra on March 23rd following a tring of impressive performances in the CAF Confederation Cup.The 24-year old believes if he consistently delivers top notch performances, he will make the cut for coach Kwesi Appiah team to Cairo in June."It’s a great
Former Black Stars defender Samuel Johnson has praised the inclusion of three Kotoko players in Ghana's team for the final AFCON qualifier against Kenya in Accra next week.Coach Kwesi Appiah's 24 man squad for the game against the Eastern Africans includes Kwame Bonsu, Felix Annan and Amos Frimpong of Asante Kotoko following their outstanding performances in the CAF Confederations Cup.Sam Johnson believes their call up will serve as motivation for other local players.“It
Former Hearts of Oak assistant coach Yaw Preko says the Normalisation Committee has done nothing in terms of returning football in Ghana. According to the former Ghana player, the committee tasked with returning football to normalcy following the revelations of the Anas documentary have not been up to their job.“So far as there is no football, they have done nothing. Unless we start something you can’t say they have done something. We want to play football. I believe they are
Ten-man Berekum Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by AC Milan on Tuesday afternoon in their first match in Group 7 of the Viareggio Cup in Italy.The Blues conceded two minutes into the match through Tonin.In the second half, the Ghanaian side were reduced to ten minute and that made it difficult to come back into the match.Berekum Chelsea will also play Spezia and Carrarese in the Group. Berekum Chelsea at the Viarregio Cup. Berekum Chelsea at the Viarregio Cup. Berekum
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