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Comprehensive coverage of performance of Ghanaian players abroad- Andre Ayew nets 4th league goal, Kudus & Ibrahim Sadiq on target for Norsdjaelland

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Footballmadeinghana.com brings you up to speed with a comprehensive coverage of the performance of Ghanaian players abroad. SPAIN Thomas Partey helped Atletico Madrid end winless run in comeback victory over Espanyol Joseph Aidoo played full throttle in Celta Vigo’s 4-1 defeat to Barcelona Lumor Agbenyenu, Iddrisu Baba featured for Mallorca in their 3-1 win over Villareal. Baba Rahman missed the game due to injury Mubarak Wakaso missed Alaves’ 3-0 win game against Mohammed Salisu’s Valladolid over the weekend. ENGLAND Christian Atsu cameoed for Newcastle in their 2-1 win over Bournemouth Kelvin Danso watched from the bench as…

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U23 AFCON: Habib Mohammed ‘100% confident’ Ghana will beat Egypt tonight

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Black Meteors defender Habib Mohammed is anticipating a ‘tough game’ against hosts Egypt on Monday evening in the ongoing U23 Africa Cup of Nations.  Habib struck late to rescue a point for Coach Ibrahim Tanko’s side in their opening Group A match against Cameroon on Friday. Ahead of tonight’s must-win game against the Olympic Pharaohs, the Asante Kotoko guardsman is confident the Black Meteors will come away with a victory. “We are going to face a tough opponent in our next game, but with hard work and determination, it’s 100…

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Sports Minister, GFA President promise to reward Sunset Sports BSC

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The new Champions of the prestigious Copa Lagos Beach Soccer Club Tournament have been promised “special packages” by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Ministry of Youth & Sports. The assurances were given to Sunset Sports Club when officials and players of the team presented their laurels to the Ghana FA President and the Minister of Youth and Sports in Accra. Led by Ghana Beach Soccer President Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and club CEO Ruben Adjaho, Sunset Sports from Keta called on President Kurt Okraku and Hon Isaac Asiamah respectively following…

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U23 AFCON: Ibrahim Tanko cautiously optimistic ahead of Egypt showdown

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Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko is wary of the threat the Olympic Pharaohs pose ahead of their crucial encounter in the ongoing U23 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana’s U23 team come into the match at the back of a 1-1 draw with Cameroon in their opening Group A clash on Friday whilst Egypt secured a hard fought 1-0 victory over Mali on the same day. Speaking in his pre match presser, Ibrahim Tanko told reporters he expects a tough game against a dangerous Egyptian side but remained confident in his…

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U23 AFCON: Yaw Yeboah declares himself fit to start against Egypt

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Black Meteors skipper Yaw Yeboah has declared himself fit to start for Ghana against Egypt in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Coach Ibrahim Tanko’s side come into the game against the Olympic Pharaohs needing a win after their hard fought draw with Cameroon in their group A opener on Friday. Yeboah was forced off in the second half against the Indomitable Lions, a decision he believes was precautionary and to prepare him for the teams upcoming matches. “ I had a knock in the second half which really affected…

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U23 AFCON: Nothing will stop us from beating Egypt- Yaw Yeboah

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Black Meteors captain Yaw Yeboah is full of confidence ahead of Ghana’s crucial encounter with Egypt in the ongoing U23 AFCON on Monday evening. Coach Ibrahim Tanko’s side came back from a goal down to secure a hard fought 1-1 in their opening Group A match against Cameroon. Ahead of the must-win match against the Olympic Pharaohs, the 22 year old is certain the Black Meteors will deliver. The match is scheduled to kick off at the Cairo international stadium 8pm local time (6pm GMT) “We will correct our mistakes…

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2021 AFCON Qualifiers: GFA confirm program line-up for Black Stars-Bafana clash

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The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the program line-up for the Black Stars for their Afcon 2021 qualifier with South Africa on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Cape Coast Stadium. The Black Stars will train in Accra on Monday November 11, 2019 before the team departs for Cape Coast on Tuesday November 12, 2019 to continue with preparations for the match. Below is the full program line up for the team: Monday November 11, 2019 The Black Stars will train at the Accra Sports Stadium from 4 p.m. to 5…

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Andre Ayew on target in Swansea’s draw with Sheffield

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Ghana skipper Andre Ayew was on target for Swansea City in their pulsating 2-2 with Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on Saturday. The 29 year old opened the scoring at Hillsborough after pouncing on a loose ball to slot home as the hosts failed to clear a Matt Grimes corner. The 32nd minute strike was his fourth league goal for the Welsh club this season. Wednesday drew level through Fernando Forestieri with nine minutes left before Morgan Fox put them in front in the first minute of stoppage time. However…

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MP backs new GFA President Kurt Okraku to match high expectations

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Member of Parliament for South Tongu constituency, Hon. Kobena Mensah Woyome has backed newly elected GFA President Kurt Okraku to match the high expectations on his shoulders. According to Woyome, who also doubles as a member of the Youth, Sports and Culture committee in Parliament, Kurt has the capacity to steer Ghana Football in the right direction. The experienced football administrator was sworn in as new leader of the West African nation’s football governing body after beating five other candidates in a keenly-contested election a fortnight ago. “I have no doubt…

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U23 AFCON: Evans Mensah finds positives from Cameroon draw

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Midfielder Evans Mensah drew positives from Ghana’s 1-1 draw against Cameroon in their opening Group A match on Friday evening. A blistering free kick from Frank Evina on the 59th minute gave the Indomitable Lions the lead before the Black Meteors came from behind to grab a late equalizer through Habib Mohammed. Mensah, who was named Man of the Match believes the best is still yet to come from Coach Ibrahim Tanko’s side. “We didn’t play well in the first half but the second was much better. It’s a positive…

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