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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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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

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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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Financial crisis hit Sports Ministry as Black Stars coaches go two months unpaid

KAPOOR JR.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports is facing a major financial crisis as Black Stars coaches have not been paid for two months (June & July), FootballMadeInGhana can exclusively report. Coach Kwesi Appiah, Ibrahim Tanko, Maxwell Konadu, Richard Kingston and Stephen Appiah are yet to receive their financial entitlements over a month after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. This latest development comes as a surprise per the breakdown of the AFCON budget provided by the Sports Minister on the floor of parliament. Mr. Asiamah revealed that a jaw- dropping…

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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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Spanish side Deportivo Linares unveil Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah

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Spanish lower-tier side Deportivo Linares have officially unveiled new signing Razak Brimah. The Ghanaian goalkeeper joined the club on free transfer in the ongoing transfer window. The 31 year shot-stopper has been without a club since he left South African giants  Mamelodi Sundowns in 2017. Brimah was part of Ghana’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations run to the final. He has been capped 27 times by the senior national team.  

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EUROPA LEAGUE: Caleb Ekuban powers Trabzonspor to victory with a hat trick

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Ghana striker Caleb Ekuban blasted a hat trick for Turkish giants Trabzonspor to defeat Greek side AEK Athens 3-1 in their UEFA Europa League clash on Thursday night. The Black Stars striker rose to the occasion by firing home the equalizer for the visitors two minutes to the half hour make after the home side had grabbed the opener under 4 minutes. The Ghanaian shot the visitors in front with a brilliant finish on the stroke of half time before finishing his hat trick with another wonderful finish on the…

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