Sports File Ghana

Sep142017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Youssoufa Moukoko:12-year-old scores 3 for Germany

C The father of a 12-year-old boy who has scored three times in two under-16 internationals for Germany has rejected doubts about his son's true age. Cameroon-born Youssoufa Moukoko followed his debut goal against Austria on Monday with a double against the same side in a 2-1 win on Wednesday. He has also scored 13 goals in five games for Borussia Dortmund Under-17s. "Straight after the birth, I registered him at the German embassy in Yaounde," said his father, Joseph. "We have a German birth certificate." According to his official birth certificate, Moukok was born on 20 November, 2004 in Cameroon. There have been some questions in the German press over the youngster's true age, but the German Football Association (DFB) has said all the paperwork is in order. "The DFB ...

Aug232017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Liverpool through to Champions League group stage

International News

Liverpool produced a stunning attacking display against play-off opponents Hoffenheim to ensure five English sides will compete in the Champions League group stage for the first time. Leading 2-1 from the first leg, the Reds virtually wrapped up the tie with three goals in the opening 20 minutes. Emre Can's deflected shot put them ahead before Mohamed Salah reacted quickest to slot in a rebound off the post. Can stroked in Roberto Firmino's cross at the back post just 143 seconds later before Hoffenheim substitute Mark Uth, introduced after 24 minutes in a tactical reshuffle, pulled one back. Former Hoffenheim forward Firmino put the tie beyond doubt after the break, sliding the ball into the bottom corner after Jordan Henderson dispossessed opposing captain Kevin Vogt before u...

Aug202017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Bernard Tekpetey completes Altach loan move

Local News

Ghana striker Bernard Tekpetey finally sealed his loan move to Austrian top-flight side SC Rheindorf Altach on Friday. The 19-year-old, who is contracted to German club Schalke 04, arrived in Austria on Friday the agreement was reached in Germany two days ago. Tekpetey sealed the loan move on Friday afternoon on Austria to enable him gain playing time and return to the Bundesliga side. The attacker Tekpetey came from Ghana to the ‘Königsblauen’ only last year. In his first season the attacker was however mainly used in the reserve team in the regional league team of Schalke. He played only three matches with the pros in his first season with the club. Now the talent will go to the Austrian league is to gain experience and playing time. At the end of last season the

Aug162017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Liverpool beat Hoffenheim in Champions league first leg

International News

Liverpool will take a one-goal advantage back to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie with Hoffenheim after Trent Alexander-Arnold's free-kick and an own goal earned them a hard-fought victory in Germany. Rookie full-back Alexander-Arnold demonstrated a cutting edge lacking in some of his more experienced team-mates with an expertly taken set-piece that found the bottom corner of the home net in the 35th minute to give him his first goal for the club. James Milner took advantage of acres of space on the left to find the top corner via a significant deflection from the chest of Havard Nordtveit just 10 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute. But defensive frailties again hampered the Reds as Mark Uth was found by a long ball into the box an...

Jun252017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Schweinsteiger hails Accam’s performance in City win

Local News

Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has hailed Ghanaian teammate David Accam on his performance for in their sides victory over Orlando City in the MLS. Accam scored a hat trick and assisted one to help Chicago Fire defeat City by 4 - 0 at the Toyota Park in Illinois. The former Bayern Munich abd Manchester United star could not hide his joy over the performance of his 26 year - old team mate and took to twitter to congratulate him. He wrote on his official Twitter handle "Great team play today and an exceptional performance by our mate David Accam. Thank You to all of our fans. Basti Schweinsteiger‏Verified account @BSchweinsteiger Basti Schweinsteiger Retweeted Chicago Fire Great team play today and an exceptional performance by our mate

Jun112017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Asamoah Gyan marks 50 goal mark

Local News

Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan celebrated his 5o goal mark for the Black Stars in their 5-0 win over Ethiopia in Kumasi this evening. Asamoah Gyan before the game against the 1963 AFCON winners had scored 49 goals and needed just a goal to reach 50. Gyan eventually had the goal he has been looking for when he got his name on the score sheet for Ghana after heading home a Thomas Agyapong's cross from the left side of the attack. The former Sunderland striker made his international debut at the age of 18 against Somalia where he scored in the 90th minute. He has since scored many important goals for the Black Stars including 68 seconds goal against Czech Republic in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Jun12017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Zambia U20 coach hails team’s ‘fighting spirit’

African Sports

Zambia U20 coach Beston Chambeshi has hailed the fighting spirit of his team ahead of their quarter-final clash with Italy at the Fifa U20 World Cup. Despite being African champions, the Junior Chipolopolo entered the tournament with huge question marks hanging over their title aspirations. But after sealing a place in the last eight with a dramatic 4-3 extra time win over Germany on Wednesday, Chambeshi was full of praise for his team. He credited the players' fighting spirit for their triumph over the Germans which set up Monday's quarter-final showdown against Italy. "It's amazing and I'm happy to see this team go this far. I'm proud of my team and my technical staff," said the Zambia U20 coach. "The most important thing is that we have character in the team, we have pl...

Apr202017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Coach Akunnor open to Black Stars role

Local News

Coach Akunnor, says he is ready to help Kwesi Appiah in the Black Stars team if he is given the opportunity. Appiah was named Black Stars coach in March as Avram Grants replacement on a 2-year deal. The Ghana Football Association has stated that Appiah will have two assistants but nothing official has been said concerning the identities of these people. But the Asantigold coach, who is a former Black Stars captain, says that if the national team reaches out to him, he will be willing to help. “I am a Ghananian and I have served this country in so many ways. The call must come from the GFA or Kwesi Appiah. If that happens and Kwesi Appiah is very sure of me, I will do the work.” After a playing career which took him through clubs such as Okwahu United, Ashantigold (

Apr192017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Falcao and Mbappe star as Monaco put Dortmund out

International News

Radamel Falcao scored his fifth Champions League goal of the season Monaco reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2004 after an impressive second-leg performance in the last eight against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The Ligue 1 side took a 3- 2 first - leg lead back to Stade Louis II, where kick-off was pushed back five minutes after Dortmund's team bus was delayed. Teenager Kylian Mbappe pounced from close range to increase Monaco's advantage after three minutes and Radamel Falcao headed in soon after to all but put the tie beyond Dortmund. The Bundesliga outfit threw on exciting forward Ousmane Dembele and it was a fantastic run from the 19-year-old that set up Marco Reus to lash in after the break. But substitute Valere Germain scored 21

Mar302017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Willy Sagnol to face FA panel tomorrow

Local News

Former France international, Willy Sagnol will face the six-member panel tasked to search for a new coach for the Black Stars today. Sagnol made the shortlist of coaches to avail themselves to be interviewed by the GFA. The 40-year old, who played as a right back in his days, was scheduled to arrive in the country yesterday ahead of the interview today. Sagnol is currently unattached, having coached Ligue One side, Bordeaux from 2014-2016. Sagnol was part of the French team that won silver at the 2006 World Cup in Germany and was also a team mate of Samuel Kuffour as their Bayern Munich team won the UEFA Champions League in 2001.-