Ghana’s Dreams FC were defeated 2-0 by Club Africain in Tunis in the CAF Confederations Cup. The ‘Still Believe’ lads for the first time in their history played in the group stage of any of the CAF inter-club competitions as in this case the CAF Confederations Cup. Their Dreams of starting their group stage campaign on a good note were dashed as goals from Meziani and Eduwo on the 5th and 19th minutes respectively saw Club Africain grab all three points. Dreams FC centre back Abdul Jalilu saw a red card after receiving yellow cards on the 59th minute mark.…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
Black Stars Captain Andre Dede Ayew had a debut to forget on his return to the French Ligue 1 as a saw a red card two minutes after being subbed on. Ayew, who recently left Nottingham Forest to join Le Havre, had high expectations for his new team. Two minutes after Ayew came unto the field in the 67th minute of play, the referee red carded him for a poorly timed tackle on his opponent. After being shown the red card, he now faces a suspension that will keep him out of action for the next three games. Ayew, who…
Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari, put on an outstanding display by scoring two goals as Red Star Belgrade defeated FK Vojvodina 2-1 in the Serbian SuperLiga. Red Star Belgrade took the lead in the third minute as Bukari scored with confidence, making an immediate impact on the game. In spite of Radomir Milosavljevic’s equalizing goal for the home team, Bukari came through once more for Red Star Belgrade by netting another flawless goal in the 27th minute to restore Red Star Belgrade’s lead. With no further goals scored in the second half, Red Star Belgrade won 2-1 and maintained their hopes…
Betpawa Ghana Premier League Champions Medeama SC lost 3-0 to Al Ahly SC in their first ever group game if the CAF Champions League. The Ghanaian side were very eager to make a statement but their hopes were cut short as a spectacular second half performance by the home side helped them truimph over the rookies. Medeama gave a good account of themselves by holding Al Ahly to a goalless draw in the first half. However, after the break Ahly finally broke through the defence of Medeama. Mahmoud Kahraba scored the game’s first goal on the 66th minute.After the first…
Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus provided an assist in West Ham United’s 2-1 comeback victory over Burnley. Mohammed Kudus played the full throttle as a right winger. Burnley’s Jay Rodriguez scored the game’s first goal on the 49th minute through a penalty after a foul committed by Mohammed Kudus. The home side managed the game all the way into recess to make the score 1-0 despite West Ham’s many efforts. The home side were on the brink of grabbing all three points until the 86th minute when O’Shea scored an own goal to tie the game. In a very dramatic fashion West…
Ghanaian forward Antoinne Semenyo was impressive in Bournemouth’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United in match week 13 of the EPL. Antoinne Semenyo started the game and played a total of 66minutes as a winger. Semenyo created the opening goal out of almost nothing slipping through a perfect pass for Tavernier to lash home on the 12th minute.Justin Kluivert scored Bournemouth’s second goal in stoppage time of the first night. Marcus Tavernier scored again on the 51st minute to make the scoreline 3-0 in favour of Bournemouth. In added on time, McBurnie scored the consolation goal for Sheffield United to make…
Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey has picked up another injury a few minutes into his first appearance for Brighton since October. He started for Brighton against Nottingham Forest as a left back but could not contribute much to the team after he got injured just 35 minutes into the game. The Black Stars defender had not played for Brighton since suffering an injury setback while on the field for Brighton on October 5, 2023, during a UEFA Europa League match against Olympique Marseille. Due to injuries, Lampety had missed a few games for both club and country. The defender was not…
Kumasi Asante Kotoko have been issued a receipt of the payment of a sum of GHS80,000 fined for misconduct during their away game against Nations FC on October 22. The GFA Disciplinary Committee found Ghanaian football giants Kotoko guilty after seats were broken and thrown onto the field, by their fans in a game against Nations FC. In a statement released by Kotoko, the club expressed their disagreement with the decision, claiming that the GFA Disciplinary Committee failed to consider the club’s defence and based its verdict solely on the Match Officials’ report.However, Dr. Kwame Kyei, a former Kotoko Board…
Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu has been named in Monaco’s squad to face PSG after returning from injury. Although there is no guarantee of the player making the starting lineup for Monaco, Salisu and now fully fit to play for the French Ligue 1 side. Salisu, has been sidelined for several months and is yet to make a full debut for Monaco after joining them from Southampton in the previous transfer window. Salisu has missed Ghana’s recent friendlies and World Cup Qualifiers but his return from injury is a great news to be welcomed by Ghanaians as he might make Ghana’s…
Ghanaian and Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey has returned to team training after recovering from an injury. The Black Stars defender has not played for Brighton since suffering an injury setback while on the field for Brighton on October 5, 2023, during a UEFA Europa League match against Olympique Marseille. Due to injuries, Lampety has missed a few games for both club and country. The defender was not available for Ghana last month’s international friendly between the Black Stars and Mexico and the USA as well the recent 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. His injury…