Ghanaian international Joseph Paintsil has spoken about rumors that linked him to a summer transfer to Southampton and why he chose to stay at KRC Genk. The forward is one of many Ghanaian players who received media attention on numerous occasions before the transfer window’s closure. Joseph Paintsil acknowledged that Southampton FC showed interest in acquiring him from KRC Genk. Joseph Paintsil revealed in an interview with “Het Laatste Nieuws” that his mother had encouraged him to join Southampton. https://www.kyfilla.com/krc-genk-honour-joseph-paintsil-for-his-outstanding-performance/ He claimed that in choosing to stay at Genk, he had followed his heart. “Many people whose opinion I respect…
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In Brighton and Hove Albion’s triumph in the English Premier League game against Manchester United, away from home, Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey contributed two assists.Tariq Lamptey played as a left back for the first time ever throughout his time on the pitch. In a lopsided encounter for the Seagulls, he played for 77 minutes before being substituted. Just 20 minutes into the game, Danny Welbeck gave the visitors a 1-0 lead. After 53 minutes of play, Pascal Gross doubled the lead for the visitors when Lamptey set him up. After 71 minutes, the Blue and Whites were leading 3-0 when…
Ghanaian international defender Alidu Seidu has been named in the French Ligue 1 squad of the week a result of his outstanding performance for Clermont Foot in their match against Toulouse. In Clermont Foots last match of the French Ligue 1 before the international break, the Black Stars defender started the game and played the full match as his team shared the victory with Toulouse on the road. https://www.kyfilla.com/rc-lens-and-an-unnamed-italian-club-are-interested-in-ghanaian-defender-alidu-seidu/ When his team came from behind to draw 2-2 with Toulouse on Sunday, Seidu was a rock at the back. The 23-year-old quarterback finished with a 93% passing accuracy after 78…
Black Stars players have begun to arrive ahead of the CAR AFCON qualifying match.Eleven players have arrived at camp to begin training. Photos posted on social media show eleven players reporting to the Swiss Spirits Alisa Hotel in Accra for camping, including captain Andre Ayew and newly-signed West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Before departing for Kumasi on Tuesday to continue preparations, the team will hold their first practice on Monday in Accra. Ghana will face the Central African Republic on Thursday for a spot in AFCON 2023. Despite leading Group E going into the last round of games, Ghana…
Arsenal and English-born Ghanaian striker Eddie Nketiah, a target for Ghana, has been included on the England team for their forthcoming 2024 Euro qualifiers. Gareth Southgate has given the Arsenal striker a call-up following his splendid performances for the Gunners. The Ghana FA made an effort to persuade him to change nationality in order to play for the country despite the fact that he had played for the English youth national teams. https://www.kyfilla.com/i-approached-nketiah-odoi-over-ghana-switch-chris-hughton/ The Ghanaian who was born in England was reportedly open to moving to Ghana. In the process, he obtained his Ghanaian passport, but after being called up…
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…
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…