Daniel Amartey, Black Stars Center Back, is expected to miss the match against Central African Republic next week due to a recently sustained injury and will likely be out for at least the next two weeks. He had played in Besiktas most recent competitive game against Dynamo Kiev, a game in which he saw full-time action, but during training, the former Leicester City defender had a knock. He will miss the crucial return leg match between the Black Eagles and the Ukrainian powerhouses tonight at Vodafone Park, a match they must win to easily advance to the 2023–24 UEFA Europa…
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In a seemingly unending debate of who the best holding midfieder in the Premier League is, Oleksandr Zinchenko’s choice between Thomas Partey, Rodri and Casemiro has generated a lot of controversies. On the Vibe with Five podcast hosted by Manchester United veteran Rio Ferdinand, Partey’s teammate Zinchenko made the assertion that Partey is the most underappreciated player in the English Premier League. He acknowledged that he would choose the Ghanaian international over Casemiro to play in defensive midfield. https://www.kyfilla.com/thomas-partey-jonathan-mensah-one-other-out-of-ghana-squad-for-ethiopia-clash/ The finest holding midfielder he has played alongside, according to the Ukrainian, is Partey over former Manchester City teammates Rodri and…
Ghanaian winger, Frank Acheampong is now eligible for selection by Shenzhen FC after completing the entirety of a four-game suspension imposed by the Chinese Football Association. On July 28, during a league match against Henan FC, Acheampong was given a red card in the 33rd minute for punching the opposing team’s Gu Cao. The gifted winger alleged that the latter had treated him racially. Recent video footage shows the former Black Stars winger punching Chinese defender Gu Cao, knocking him to the ground during a match between Shenzhen FC and Henan FC. The Chinese FA fined him 40,000 yuan (US$5,580),…
Mohamed Lamine Sylla-Léandro, the Assistant Coach of the Guinean squad Milo FC de Kankan insists that his team will go into the match against Dreams FC in the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup competition determined to win against Dreams FC. Coach Lamine Sylla also questions the assertion that Dreams FC are the overwhelming favorites to move on to the next round. “The gods of football exist, and I am 80 to 90 per cent sure that we will qualify for the next stage in Ghana.Going into the first leg, we had little information on the team however, after the first leg,…
The Asantehene and life patron of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled Abuontemhene of Kumasi Traditional Council Nana Kwaku Duah III for illegitimately selling of lands in his territory. The Kumasi Traditional Council assembled on Monday, August 21, at the Manhyia Palace to discuss the matter when the announcement was made. Accusations made by other subchiefs brought about the decision to remove Nana Kwaku Duah III from his role as divisional chief. The subchiefs charged him with disobeying Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s orders as well as selling lands, including one that was under investigation even after receiving…
Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah has completed a staggering €30m Danish record deal with French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon. The talented 19-year-old will be loaned out with an obligation to purchase him from FC Nordsjaelland at a fee of €25 million fixed fee plus €5 million in add-ons making him the club’s record signing. Additionally, Nordsjaelland will receive a portion of any future sales of Nuamah by Lyon. The 19-year-old has completed his medicals for French Ligue 1 side Lyon. https://www.kyfilla.com/afcon-u23-championship-nuamah-apologizes-for-not-doing-enough/ The former Right to Dream player has already had a stellar start to the 2023–24 season, scoring five goals…
It was a night of mixed feelings for Joseph Paintsil as his team, KRC Genk bowed out of the Europa League qualifiers despite scoring in the game. Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil scored for KRC Genk on Thursday night as they drew 1-1 with Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. After the agonizing 1-1 draw in the rematch with the Greek Super League club, the Belgian team was eliminated from the qualification at home. https://www.kyfilla.com/krc-genk-honour-joseph-paintsil-for-his-outstanding-performance/ With a 2-1 overall aggregate, Olympiacos has thereby guaranteed advancement to the next round of the European competition. In the first leg, Genk won…
In the build up to first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, Remo Stars SC captain has issued a caution to Medeama SC, who they face on Sunday. Nduka Junior, emphasizes importance of his team’s commitment to putting up their best show in order to get a good result against Medeama. Nduka Junior emphasized that Remo Stars also have a history of winning championships, despite their rivals’ intimidating position as the current champions of Ghana. He reaffirmed the group’s commitment to giving the match’s two legs their best effort. https://www.kyfilla.com/caf-champions-league-preliminary-draw-medeama-sc-to-play-remo-stars-of-nigeria/ “We’ve learnt from our last early exit on the…
Kumasi Asante Kotoko has reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contracts of some players ahead of the 2023/2024 season. The four affected players are Mohammed Alhassan, Charles Owusu, Samuel Boateng and Dickson Afoakwa. The club confirms this information in an official Facebook post “The Club will like to confirm the departure of these gentlemen by mutual consent. We are grateful for their contributions during their time with us and wish them the very best for the future.” https://www.kyfilla.com/official-fc-samartex-part-ways-with-annor-walker/ Mohammed Alhassan leaves the Kumasi based club after just one season, as his performance did not meet the club’s standards whiles…
Medeama Sc President Moses Armah says he is pleased with the recruitment of the club prior to the start of his team’s CAF Champions League campaign. After winning the Ghana Premier League, the Yellow and Mauves are representing Ghana in the top competition in Africa and the club’s President believes that the team is ready for the challenge ahead. “We’ve been able to bolster our squad for Africa. So far, we’ve signed Osah Bernardino, Emmanuel Cudjoe, Kudakwashe Mahachi and others. We’ve invested a lot in our recruitment and I believe we have strengthened the team to the level of Africa”…