Numerous Ghanaian players who play abroad featured for their various clubs especially in the major leagues across Europe with some players making a comeback from injury or suspension. Below is a breakdown of the performance of some Ghanaian players who play abroad. ENGLAND In England a couple of Ghanaian players played in the Premier League and the Championship. Kamaldeen Sulemana made a return from injury in the closing minutes of Southampton’s game against Huddersfield which saw them triumph 5-3. Kamaldeen was rated 6.3. Abdul Fatawu Issahaku returned from a suspension to make an impact for…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak, have announced a few hours ago that Delali Anku Adiamah will assume the role of managing director with immediate effect. Delali Anku Adiamah holds a BSc in computer science with business management from Birmingham University, a PhD in computational systems biology from the University of Manchester, and other degrees. He was formerly employed by Manchester United in their financial department. He is expected to assist in getting administrative tasks done correctly in order to help Hearts of Oak get back on track while they attempt to cover all of the team’s gaps.
Black Stars and Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has revealed that he looked up to Black Stars captain Andre Ayew as a child. He claims that he has always loved the seasoned Black Captain’s enthusiasm for the game. “When I was coming up, I looked up to Andre Ayew. I liked how he was playing and how much passion he had for football.There was some players who played in the local league and I liked them too, but Ayew was my idol. I was really watching him. It was his playing style and his personality as well,” Fatawu Issahaku…
Black Stars Captain Andre Dede Ayew scored for his side Le Havre in their 3-1 defeat to Strasbourg in the round 16 of the Coupe de France. Andre Ayew started the game and played for 83 minutes as a false nine in a 4-2-3-1 system. Strasbourg took the lead in the 26th minute through a strike from Bakwa. Nine minutes on, Andre Ayew scored to equal the score with a header. Strasbourg regained their lead on the 36th minute through a right footed strike from Emegah. After recess, both teams made attempts to turn their game into their favour with…
Professor Joseph Kwame Mintah has been named the new Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), succeeding Bernhard Lippert, who resigned from the position after serving in it for four years. Professor Mintah, who was formerly the Head of Coaching Education at the FA’s Technical Directorate, brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency in football development to the role. He has shown during his time there a great commitment to developing talent at all levels of the sport, from amateur to professional. The FA’s coaching programs have significantly improved under his direction, giving coaches the knowledge and abilities they…
Ghana Premier League giants Kumasi Asante has announced that Abdul Fatawu Safiu’s contract has been terminated. The player’s contract was terminated for medical reasons, as the team has announced in a statement. The player will not be able to play for sometime, according to the management, who stated that it had performed a number of medical examinations. The clubs statement on the termination of Safiu’s contract reads “Asante Kotoko can confirm that it has relieved forward, Abdul Fatawu Safiu due to medical reasons.Asante Kotoko entered into an employment contract with the player in order to meet registration deadlines as…
One year has passed since the gifted Ghanaian football player Christian Atsu Twasam’s departure. About two weeks after the earthquake in Turkey on February 6, 2023, the famous football player was discovered dead beneath the debris of his house. Before a second earthquake of comparable magnitude struck hours later, affecting an area of 140,000 square miles spanning southern Turkey and Syria and killing at least 60,000 people, Atsu was living in one of the apartments that collapsed. The 31-year-old athlete, who was formerly a player for Hatayspor, had a distinguished career, appearing for Porto, Chelsea, and Newcastle United. Notably, just…
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston, has stated that he is ready and willing to take on the coaching position for the Black Stars. Following Chris Hughton’s departure due to the senior national team’s underwhelming performance at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Ghana Football Association is actively looking for a replacement coach. In reaction, the Football Association’s Executive Council has formed a five-person committee to appoint a qualified coach. Kingston has stated that he is prepared to assume the role of Black Stars coach. He highlighted his readiness for the position by stressing his acquaintance…
The final funeral ceremonies for late Ghanaian football player Raphael Dwamena, who died in Albania, are set to take place at the Adjirigano Astro Turf in Accra on Friday, February 16, 2024. The 28-year-old, who had a heart attack decided to take out his defibrillator in 2022. On November 11, 2023, he unfortunately passed away after a cardiac failure during a game I. the Albanian league. His mortal remains arrived in Ghana on November 17th, 2023. Popularly known for his skill, Dwamena made his debut for Ghana’s Black Stars against Ethiopia on June 11, 2017.
Ghanaian local Coach Michael Osei, has formally entered the race for the vacant Black Stars coaching job upon submitting his application. The Ghana Football Association decided to sever ties with former coach Chris Hughton, because of the national team’s lackluster performance in Ivory Coast during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they were unable to advance from Group B. Osei, who manages Bibiani Goldstars is eager to take over as manager of Ghana’s top team.He stressed the necessity for a strategic approach to handle the team’s current situation. “Let’s just put aside winning the AFCON for now.Instead, let’s consider…