Former Ghana U20 winger David Atanga’s strike for St. Polten in their clash with Lask Linz in the Austrian Bundesliga has been nominated for the Goal of the Week. David Atanga opened his scoring account for the Bundesliga side with a superb strike as St. Polten failed to pick a point against Lask Linz in the clash. Atanga was put through around the center circle, danced around the center backs of Lask Linz before slotting the ball through the legs of goalkeeper Pervan to fetch the consolation for the visitors in the 88th minute. The home side Lask Linz broke…
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Former President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama paid a visit to the family of the late Alhaji Suleiman Brimah at his Odorkor residence in Accra. The former Hearts of Oak board member Alhaji Suleiman, who is known in football circles as ‘Alhaji Hearts’ was reported dead at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital last Wednesday where he was on admission. His Excellency Mahama upon hearing the sorrowful news about his friend used his twitter to extend his condolences to the family, he recounts how close he was with the former Hearts of Oak board member and prays to God to grant him…
Injured Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom has received treatment from placenta-healer Marijana Kovacevic and given the all-clear to start ‘light training’. Boakye has been undergoing treatment with the revered ‘horse placenta’ doctor in Belgrade following a calf injury that ruled him out of a deadline day move to French side Bordeaux. He was expected to be sidelined for between two to four weeks, but the expertise of the Serbian doctor was once again at work. Boakye is expected to start training ahead of the Europa League knockout tie against CSKA Moscow later this month.
Accra Great Olympics have placed a court injunction on the start of the 2017/2018 Ghana Premier League Season as the seek justice from an Accra High Court. The Greater Accra based club feel they were unlawfully relegated as they believe they should have won a case they lost against Bechem United. Olympics alleged that Bechem United fielded an unqualified player when the two sides met in the league last season and the rules must be applied. “On the 25th January we informed the GFA that Bechem United featured an unqualified player during the clash last season. We want GFA to…
Former Inter Allies captain Isaac Twum has been handed the number 18 shirt at his new club IK Start ahead of the Norwegian League season. Twum joined the newly promoted Norwegian top flight side on a three-year deal after a remarkable season in the Ghana Premier League, where he helped Inter Allies maintained their Premier League status. The 19-year-old has been given the number 18 jersey ahead of the campaign as Mark Dempsey’s men gear up for the forthcoming Norwegian Eliteserien league. Twum captained the Black Stars B to the 2017 WAFU Cup triumph and was named player of the…
Daniel Opare’s agent Chris Nathaniel has disclosed why his client was shown the exit by German Bundesliga club Augsburg. Nathaniel who is the owner of NVA Sports and Entertainment Group pointed out that his client was badly treated because he declined to extend his contract with the Bavarian club. “I am shocked by the recent false statements about my client Daniel Opare.” Nathaniel told the Sun “Firstly, he is still contracted to FC Augsburg and will be there until the end of the season when his contract ends so the talk of him being sacked are incorrect.” ”I received…
Atletico Madrid are prepared to negotiate a fee with Barcelona for the sale of Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann is expected to move to Barca this summer, with the Catalans willing to meet his €100m buyout clause. Barca could effectively avoid speaking with Atletico by simply meeting the escape option. However, Diario Gol says Atletico are willing to negotiate a lower price – if Barca are prepared to include Ousmane Dembele in their offer. Atletico coach Diego Simeone is a fan of the France international and sees the youngster as an ideal replacement for Griezmann. But the player could take some persuading…
Watford captain Troy Deeney risks a suspension after his goal celebration in victory over Chelsea. The Hornets skipper scored just his fourth goal of the season from the penalty spot to give Watford a first-half lead in their victory over the Premier League champions. Rather than show his joy at netting an important goal, Deeney ran off with his arms outstretched and his middle finger up on both hands. Some photos appear to show Deeney directing it towards the visiting supporters but it could be towards fans who have been critical of him for a string of poor performances and…
Vincent Kompany insists his future with Manchester City is settled. The Belgium defender says so long as he’s fit, he will play for City. “It’s not even a discussion. If you are healthy you have many options and clubs. If not, you have fewer options and clubs,” said Kompany. “If I’m healthy, I want to play football for City. If I’m not healthy I will not have other options. I do not know if I can find the same motivation elsewhere.” Kompany is tied to City until 2019. Read more at http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/kompany-insists-man-city-future-settled-4218883#ZjEbEsULfHSy2BMv.99
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane has told The Players’ Tribune that being released by Arsenal as an eight-year-old was “the best thing that ever happened to me” and he remains motivated by proving them wrong. Kane, who became the first Spurs player to reach 100 Premier League goals in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday, will be aiming to score against Arsenal for the seventh time when they visit Wembley on Saturday. The England striker, 24, joined the Spurs academy after being released by Arsenal and said: “I remember the first time we [Spurs schoolboys] played against Arsenal. “Even…