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Fifa U-20 Women’s World Cup: Black Princesses exit after Netherlands defeat

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Fifa U-20 Women’s World Cup: Black Princesses exit after Netherlands defeat

The Black Princesses of Ghana have bowed out of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after suffering a humiliating defeat to the Netherlands in the final group D game. 

Ghana went into the game knowing the only way they would progress to the next stage is by beating Holland with a goal margin of six.

However, it was the Europeans who took the lead in the 28th minute through Liz Rijsbergen and held on till half time.

The Dutch doubled their lead after the break through Ziva Caroline Henry. Ghana pulled one back immediately from a beautiful strike from Doris Boaduwaa.

Liz Rijsbergen grabbed her second of the game in the 65th minute before Marit Auee netted from the spot with six minutes remaining to seal victory for the Dutch.

Ghana have failed to progress to the second round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup for the sixth time.

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Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu debuts for Great Olympics against Bechem United

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Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu debuts for Great Olympics against Bechem United

Former Ghana star Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu made his debut for Great Olympics on Wednesday in the GHALCA Top 6.

Agyemang-Badu, who signed a one-year contract last week, played in the GHALCA G6 defeat to last season’s MTN FA Cup finalist Bechem United at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The 31-year-old wore his favourite number 8 shirt and gave a positive account of himself, but he ended up on the losing side.

Great Olympics were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time. He left Chinese side Qingdao in January 2022, and it took him more than six months to find another club.

Olympics were keen on building a formidable side for the upcoming season and have replaced James Akaminko who left for Tanzanian Premier League side Azam FC with Badu.

Agyemang spent almost a decade at Udinese where he established himself as one of the club’s best midfielders.

He also had stints with Hellas Verona, Bursaspor, and other clubs.

With the Black Stars, Badu made 78 appearances and scored 11 goals.

GHALCA Top 6: Bechem United defeat Great Olympics to progress to next stage

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GHALCA Top 6: Bechem United defeat Great Olympics to progress to next stage

Bechem United advanced to the next stage of the GHALCA Top 6 after a penalty shootout victory over Great Olympics in the opening game of the competition. 

The Hunters and the Dade Boys settled for a goalless draw after a pulsating 90 minutes of action at the Accra Sports Stadium.

And the match had to be decided on penalties, where the MTN FA Cup finalist won 5-4 to progress.

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu made his debut for Great Olympics, having joined the club last Friday.

Bechem United will be awaiting their next opponents after the first round of games

Augustine Okrah scores on Tanzanian league debut for Simba SC

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Augustine Okrah scores on Tanzanian league debut for Simba SC

Ghana international, Augustine Okrah was on target on his debut for his new employers Simba SC in Tanzania.

Okrah needed just 36 minutes into his competitive debut for Simba SC to get his name on the scoresheet.

The talented attacker sealed a transfer to the Tanzanian giant this summer in a move from Ghana Premier League side Bechem United.

During pre-season, Augustine Okrah was a star for his new club and scored three goals to court the affection of supporters.

Today, the attacking midfielder started for Simba SC when the team hosted Geita Gold on matchday one of the 2022/23 Tanzania Premier League.

Looking good and in top shape, the highly-rated Augustine Okrah scored with a fantastic effort in the 36th minute to give his team the lead.

Thanks to additional goals from Moses Phiri and Clatous Chama, Simba SC cruised to a delightful 3-0 win against Geita Gold at the end of the 90 minutes.

Off-the-mark in Tanzania, Augustine Okrah could be making a case for a place in the Black Stars squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Ex-Black Stars midfielder Ahmed Barusso reacts to Asamoah Gyan’s wish to play at the 2022 World Cup

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Ex-Black Stars midfielder Ahmed Barusso reacts to Asamoah Gyan’s wish to play at the 2022 World Cup

Former Black Stars midfielder, Ahmed Apimah Barusso, believes that Asamoah Gyan’s quest to play for the Black Stars at the 2022 Fifa World Cup would have been easier if he was attached to a club.

Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time top scorer, has expressed his desire to play for the Black Stars at the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar.

In an interview with the BBC’s John Bennett, Gyan admitted he is not fully fit at the moment and is working hard to be in good shape.

But he was quick to indicate that “anything can happen” about him returning to the Black Stars squad for the World Cup because “it has happened before back in 1994 when Roger Milla came back from retirement to play in the World Cup.”

However, there have been divergent views with regard to Gyan’s wish. Gyan’s playmate, Christian Atsu, has insisted that the country grant Gyan his last wish.

Apimah Barusso indicated in an interview with Happy FM that, although Gyan is a good goal scorer, it will take a lot of work to be able to convince the technical team looking at his current condition.

“Asamoah Gyan is a good goal scorer but whether he should be taken to the World Cup is a tough question. If he was attached to a club and playing like Zlatan with AC Milan, maybe it would be easier.”

Gyan’s last appearance for the country was during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations game against Tunisia and despite the long absence from the national team, the player is yet to retire from international football.

The 36-year-old’s last competitive season came during the 202/21 Ghana Premier League season where he featured five times for Legon Cities.

VIDEO: Asante Kotoko on the verge of signing new defender Sheriff Mohammed

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VIDEO: Asante Kotoko on the verge of signing new defender Sheriff Mohammed

Asante Kotoko are close to signing defender Sheriff Mohammed.

The centre-back, who uses both legs well, is a former player of Division One League side Liberty.

He has been training with the Porcupine Warriors since the commencement of their pre-season activities in Accra ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Coach Abdul Gazeli introduced Sheriff Mohammed when Kotoko defeated lower-tier side Panthers FC 4-2 on Monday morning.

 
He is expected to sign a three-year deal in the coming days.

Watch the video below.

The Ghana champions have officially signed Moise D’assise Pouaty, Frederick Asare, Thomas Peleg Djomian, Ernest Osei Owusu, Ivorian Serge Eric Zeze and Uganda international Steven Dese Mukwala.

OFFICIAL: Danlad Ibrahim extends Asante Kotoko stay

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OFFICIAL: Danlad Ibrahim extends Asante Kotoko stay

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim has signed a two-year contract which keeps him at the club until end of the 2023/24 season.

Danlad’s previous contract with the Porcupines was expected to run out in December this year but he has signed an extension until 2024.

Danlad joined the Porcupines as a teenager and has risen to become one of the best goalkeepers in Ghana.

The 19-year-old claimed the number spot of the club last term following the departure of Razak Abalora to Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol in January 2022 and helped the club to clinch the 2021/22 Premier League title.

After failing to make a move to Al Hilal, Danlad has signed the dotted lines on a two-year deal and will be an integral member of the team going into the new season which begins next month.

He kept 12 clean sheets and conceded just 12 goals in the process making the Ghanaian giants the best defensive side at the end of the season.

Danlad is the first choice goalkeeper for Black Galaxies that have booked their place in the final round of the CHAN 2022 qualifications.

The highly-rated teenager was named the best goalkeeper when Ghana won the Africa U20 Championship last year in Mauritania.

He was also a member of the Ghana team at the 2019 U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and the Ghana U17 team at the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup in 2017.

Ghana striker Emmanuel Boateng returns to Portuguese top-flight side Rio Ave

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Ghana striker Emmanuel Boateng returns to Portuguese top-flight side Rio Ave

Former Ghana U20 striker Emmanuel Boateng has made a return to the Portuguese league to rejoin Rio Ave.

The 26-year-old who featured for Chinese side Dalian Professional FC – where 14 goals in 41 games for the side – in the previous season penned a two-year deal with the Green and White lads.

In 2014, at the time of his first spell at the Club, Boateng was signed into the youth squad but soon came to the fore and after two games for the Under-19s, he conquered his space in their main team, being widely used and influential at a time when Rio Ave FC played in the group stage of the Europa League.

He featured in 28 matches for the Club’s main team, nine of which were in the Europa League.

Boateng has already undergone medical examinations and started training Wednesday for the first time with his new teammates.

The versatile striker has also played for Moreirense, Levante (Spain) and Dalian Pro (China).
 

He is expected to make an appearance for Rio Ave when they take on G.D. Estoril Praia in the Portuguese top-flight league fixture on Friday

He has capped seven times for the Black Stars of Ghana with a goal to his credit

Ex-Hearts midfielder Benjamin Afutu signs for Altaqadum FC

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Ex-Hearts midfielder Benjamin Afutu signs for Altaqadum FC

Midfielder Benjamin Afutu Cotey has joined Saudi Arabian outfit Altaqadum Football Club.

The Saudi Arabian second division side announced the signing of the former Hearts Of Oak talisman on their Twitter handle.

However, the club did not reveal the number of years Afutu penned down after passing the mandatory medical checks.

It would be recalled that Egyptian club, Eastern Company SC terminated the contract of Benjamin Afutu just after nine months.

The Ghanaian midfield powerhouse joined the Egyptian club from the Phobians after the 2020/21 season.

Before leaving Ghana, there were efforts from Hearts of Oak for a contract extension deal but he refused.

Subsequently, after joining Eastern Company SC, Benjamin Afutu’s name went missing as he struggled for playing time at Eastern Company SC.

OFFICIAL: FC Samartex announce signing of ex-Eleven Wonders forward Ganiu Abass

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OFFICIAL: FC Samartex announce signing of ex-Eleven Wonders forward Ganiu Abass

FC Samartex 1996 have completed the signing of talented forward Ganiu Abass on a free transfer.

Ganiu joins the Timber giants from relegated Eleven Wonders where he was phenomenal despite the team’s inability to stay in the top-flight.

A club statement read;

“Forward Ganiu Abass has joined us on a free transfer to chart the path of history with us.

“The sublime forward played for Techiman Eleven Wonders in the most recent season.”

The newly-promoted Ghana Premier League sideb have already announced the signings of Emmanuel Keyekeh and Larry Sumaila from Kotoko and Hearts of Oak respectively.

Samartex will start the season with a trip to Tamale to play Real Tamale United.

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