Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo made his much-anticipated debut for Real Valladolid on Sunday following a lengthy injury lay-off that disrupted his season.Aidoo suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg with the Ghana national team, a devastating injury that occurred around the half-hour mark in a friendly against Mexico on October 14, 2023.His recovery sidelined him for most of the season, and upon his return, he struggled for game time at Celta Vigo, managing only a single
GHANAsoccernet.com reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings you a weekly roundup of the performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.Details below capture the minutes and how the players fared over the weekend.Prince Kwabena Adu scored for Plzen in their 3-2 win over LiberecAntoine Semenyo scored for Bournemouth in their 2-0 win over EvertonMohammed Fuseini scored for Royale Union SG in their 2-1 win over KortrijkKwasi Wriedt scored for Sanliurfaspor
Dutch-born Ghanaian attacker Myron Boadu retired before the interval after picking up a hamstring injury in Bochumâ??s away stalemate against Holstein Kiel in the German Bundesliga.Boadu had to be subbed off in the 45th-minute due to the setback, making way for Moritz Broschinski for the remaining minutes. He will undergo scans to determine the extent of the injury.Before leaving the pitch, the Ghanaian forward had fired a brace as Bochum held Holstein Kiel to a 2-2 draw.At the
Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Myron Boadu displayed his goal-scoring prowess by netting twice to secure a draw for Bochum in the German Bundesliga.The on-loan Monaco forward was pivotal for Bochum in their 2-2 stalemate at the Holstein-Stadion on Sunday afternoon.Germany international Steven Skrzybski converted from the spot to kick off the scoring for Holstein Kiel in the third minute.However, Bochum responded with an equalizer in the 37th-minute mark through Myron Boadu after
Southampton manager Ivan Juric has expressed concerns over Kamaldeen Sulemanaâ??s decision-making following the Saintsâ?? 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Burnley on Saturday.Despite showing flashes of brilliance, the Ghanaian winger struggled with his end product, leading to frustration from his coach.Juric acknowledged Kamaldeenâ??s talent but urged him to be more composed in key moments."He did some really good things, I think he's a little bit impatient at the moment,
Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey delivered a standout performance as Brighton & Hove Albion secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Emirates FA Cup, earning him the Man of the Match accolade.The Ghanaian full-back, who started in an advanced role, played a key part in the Seagulls' triumph at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday.Chelsea took an early lead courtesy of an own goal by Brighton's Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.However, Brighton remained composed and
Ghana international Alexander Djiku will not be available for Fenerbahce on Sunday when they take on Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.Fenerbahce travels to Alanya without top defender Djiku due to a muscle injury he is carrying at the moment.Djikuâ??s absence will surely affect Fenerbahceâ??s defense when they take on Alanyaspor in the week 23 encounter.The Black Stars defender was forced off with an injury as Fenerbahce walloped Erzurumspor 5-0 in the Turkish Cup in midweek.Djiku
DCOP Lydia Donkor has pledged that security measures at match venues will be "standardized" as part of measures to halt hooliganism.Her remarks follow after Asante Kotoko supporter, Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley was stabbed to death during the Porcupine Warriors' Matchday 19 game against Nsoatreman FC in Nsoatre.The fatal incident led to the suspension of the Matchday 20 games of the Ghanaian topflight as part of the measures to bring an end
German-born Ghanaian youngster Ilyas Ansah made a significant impact for SC Paderborn in their 2-0 away win over Ulm in the German Bundesliga 2.The 20-year-old winger made substitute appearance in the matchday 21 encounter, held at the Donaustadion on Saturday.Ansah was introduced in the 72nd-minute mark and went ahead to assist the goal that cemented victory for the visitors.The first of the match ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the back of the
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo bagged the Man-of-the-Match prize after inspiring Bournemouth to victory over Everton in the English FA Cup.The Black Stars forward started and lasted the entire duration of the match as the Cherries cruised to a 2-0 victory over the Toffees at the Goodison Park. He was impressive throughout the game, completing 17 of 27 passes while registering two shots on target.The former Bristol City marksman also win six of 13 ground duels, made an interception
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has described the Ghana Premier League, saying it is in a sorry state.The country's top-flight competition has been marred with hooliganism, poor officiating, lack of a headline sponsor, and poor television coverage.Adams admits there is work to be done to restore the league to its former glory."Our Premier League is in its sorry state," Kofi Adams told LUV FM."Underfunded, poor discipline, [poor] corporate governance
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo converted a penalty to help AFC Bournemouth secure victory over Everton in the English FA Cup round 4.Semenyo was in a blistering form on Saturday as his outfit cruised to a 2-0 victory over the Toffees at the Goodison Park.Everton captain James Tarkowski endured a terrible afternoon. He conceded a penalty before committing a blunder for Bournemouthâ?? second goal of the match.The Black Stars forward, who had ignited Bournemouth's comeback
Ghana's Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has described the Ghana Premier League as being in a "sorry state".The league has been plagued by issues such as hooliganism, poor officiating, lack of sponsorship, and inadequate television coverage."Our Premier League is in its sorry state," Adams said. "Underfunded, poor discipline, poor corporate governance system, fan indiscipline, lack of security, we are not even coaching our fans. We need to look at all these
In a bid to enhance security and curb hooliganism at Ghana Premier League (GPL) match venues, DCOP Lydia Donkor has announced plans to introduce stewards to complement the police service.This move comes after the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong, who was stabbed to death during a match in Nsoatre."We are looking into all of these things and hopefully going forward, things are going to be more standardized," DCOP Donkor said.The introduction of stewards
Ghana international Inaki Williams delivered an outstanding performance as Athletic Bilbao triumphed over Girona in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday.The Black Stars forward started and lasted the entire duration of the match as his outfit cruised to an emphatic victory at the San Mamés Barria.Williams played a pivotal role by providing an assist, contributing to his outfits' 3-0 victory over Girona in the matchday 23 clash.Athletic Bilbao took the lead in the fiercely competitive
Asante Kotoko have announced a night vigil to honor Francis Yaw Frimpong, a devoted supporter fatally stabbed during a Ghana Premier League match a week ago.The event, organized jointly by the clubâ??s management and fan leadership, will take place on February 9, 2025, at Kumasiâ??s Baba Yara Sports Stadium, aiming to commemorate Frimpongâ??popularly known as Nana Pooleyâ??and amplify demands for justice and improved safety at football venues.Frimpong was tragically
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the challenges facing the Ghana Premier League.Adams described the league as being in a "sorry state" due to issues such as hooliganism, poor officiating, lack of sponsorship, and poor television coverage."Our Premier League is in its sorry state," Adams said. "Underfunded, poor discipline, poor corporate governance system, fan indiscipline, lack of security, we are
Former Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari has emphasised the significance of involving former players in the national team setup.Muntari shared his personal experience of being motivated by the presence of football legend Abedi Pele during his time with the national team."When I was in the national team, when I heard that Abedi Pele was in the stands, my football changed," Muntari said. "Not that after the game I was gonna see him, but his presence alone. If he is there,
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is taking steps to enhance security at match venues, following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong.DCOP Lydia Donkor, chairperson of the GFA's security committee, has pledged to standardise security measures, including the introduction of stewards to complement police efforts."We are looking into all of these things and hopefully going forward, things are going to be more standardized," DCOP Donkor said."In
Former Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to involve former players in the management of the national team.Muntari believes that the presence of former players can have a positive impact on the team's performance.Muntari shared his personal experience of being motivated by the presence of football legend Abedi Pele during his time with the national team."When I was in the national team, when I heard that Abedi Pele was in
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