Ghanaians Abroad

Danso shines in Southampton debut

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Ghanaian defender Kevin Danso marked his Premier League debut for Southampton as they cross swords Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday at Amex Park. Kevin played the entire duration as his side lashed Brighton and Hove Albion by 2-0 on Saturday. Goals from Nathan Redmond and Moussa Djennep on the 55th and 90th minutes respectively sealed all 3 points for Southampton in the top-flight league. Danso, born in Austria, started his career in England before moving to Germany to play for Augsburg. He joined Southampton on loan from Augsburg to…

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Kevin Prince Boateng scores debut goal in Fiorentina defeat to Napoli

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Kevin Prince Boateng was on the scoresheet for Fiorentina as they suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to Napoli on Saturday. The goal was Boateng’s debut goal for his new club but couldn’t secure them the maximum points. Fiorentina broke the deadlock in the 9th minutes through Pulgar via a spot kick to put the home side heads up. Two-goal hero lsigne cancelled the goal scored by Pulgar and added another to make it 2-1 in favour of Napoli. Fiorentina quickly organized their house to level the scoreline and added up…

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CAF CC: AshantiGold to face Moroccan giants RS Berkane in next round

KAPOOR JR.

AshantiGold will face 2019 CAF Confederation Cup runners up RS Berkane in the next qualifying round. The Ghana Premier League side will host the Oranges for the first leg between  the weekend of 13–15 September and the return leg at the Stade Municipal de Berkane between 27–29 September. The Miners set up the meeting with the Moroccan giants after thumping Akonangui 4-1 on aggregate in the preliminary round. Shafiu Mumuni‘s first half hat trick inspired a 3-0 win at the Len Clay Stadium on Saturday after the first leg ended 1-1…

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Ghana’s Kwame Bonsu plays 90 minutes in Esperance 1-0 over US Tataounie

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Ghanaian midfielder Kwame Bonsu lasted  the entire duration of the game  for Esperance de Tunis in the Tunisian league as they powered US Tataouine by 1-0. Bonsu who played for Ghana’s Asante Kotoko played a significance role for Esperance as they started their campaign with 1-0 victory. The midfielder played a key role in Kotoko’s CAF Confederation cup campaign last year as the porcupines reached the group stage of the tourney. The central midfielder after joining the Tunisian based club played a pre-season games to gain match fitness before starting…

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Kwesi Appiah on target in Wimbledon defeat to Sunderland

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Ghana international was in target but his first-half effort failed to rescue AFC Wimbledon from a 3-1 defeat to Sunderland on Saturday. The 28-year-old striker scored his second goal of the season in the 34th minute to hand AFC Wimbledon the lead at half-time. However, on resumption from the break, three goals from Chris Maguire overcame Kwesi Appiah’s effort. Wally Downes’ men are looking foward for a win in the upcoming games in the English League One competition. By: Gbordzor Promise

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Jordan Ayew on target for Crystal Palace against Manchester United

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew fired his first Premier League goal of the season with an amazing finish against giants Manchester United on Saturday. The intelligent striker fired Crystal Palace into the lead at the Old Trafford in a spirited style. The goal that was perfectly made and served in Ghana was set up by Jeffery Schlupp to put the visitors in front. The 27-year-old fired home The Eagles after meriting from a perfect flick from his Ghanaian counterpart Schlupp who outjumped Lindelof in the air. The goal becomes Jordan’s first…

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Official – Afriyie Acquah completes move to Turkish side Yeni Matalyaspor

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Black Stars midfielder Afriyie Acquah has completed a move to Turkish Supalig side Yeni Matalyaspor. Acquah penned a two-year deal with the option to extend for one year on Friday after completing a successful medical test. The midfielder joined the Turkish side as a free agent after his contract with Empoli came to an end in June. Acquah has previously featured for Parma, Sampdoria, Torino and Empoli and TSG Hoffenheim the only club he has played outside Italy. He is expected to receive $1million per season at the Turkish club.

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No friendly for Black Stars as FIFA international break approaches

KAPOOR JR.

Ghana will not play any friendly game during the FIFA international break which starts from September 3 to 11th 2019. This continues a worrying trend since the Normalization Committee took over the helms of Ghana Football. The Black Stars have not played any warm up games during a FIFA date for international friendlies since the interim body assumed office. In fact, the only friendlies the national team has played under the watch of the NC is against Namibia and South Africa in preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana’s…

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Ghana captain Andre Ayew rejects Bordeaux approach

KAPOOR JR.

Swansea City star Andre Ayew has resisted interest from French Ligue 1 outfit Girondins Bordeaux. The Navy blue-and-Whites were reportedly interested in signing the attacker in the ongoing transfer window but the Ghanaian international was not too keen on the transfer. Although, the 29 year old doesn’t entirely rule out a move away from the Liberty Stadium this summer, he would rather experience a new adventure than go back to a league he already knows. Meanwhile, Swansea boss Steve Cooper has already stated his desire to keep Ayew as he…

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French Ligue 1 side Bordeaux interested in Andre Ayew

KAPOOR JR.

French Ligue 1 side Girondins Bordeaux are interesting in signing Ghana captain Andre Ayew in the ongoing transfer window. The Navy blue-and-Whites have reportedly submitted a formal inquiry to Swansea City about a potential transfer. Ayew is contracted to the English Championship side until June 2021 Bordeaux coach Paulo Sousa believes the 29-year-old can swiftly improve their fortunes after finishing 14th last term. He spent last season on loan at Turkish giants Fenerbahçe where he scored score five goals across all competitions.  

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