Ghanaian Players Abroad – 23-25 May, 2014: Karim Sadat announces presence; Strømsgodset get Kwarasey back

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Most of the major leagues have ended but there are still a number of Ghanaian players vital to their teams’

Black Stars goalkeeper had to return to his club Strømsgodset. Why? His club begged coach Dr. Kwesi Appiah and the GFA to bring back their trusted number one for one game since they were haemorrhaging with him being away. They had lost a game to Stabæk and were not about to risk another. Kwarasey would join the Black Stars in Holland after their home game with Rosenborg. Read on to find out how well Kwarasey did.

Former Hearts of Oak and Inter Allies attacker, Karim Sadat, has moved to Sweden to play in the second tier league, Superettan, with Landskrona. Last weekend, he made his debut, coming off the bench to provide the assist for the winner. This weekend, he scored his first goal, again coming off the bench.

Enjoy your comprehensive round-up.

 

Italy

In the Serie B, Ransford Selasi played 68 minutes as Pescara drew 2-2 at home with Amidu Salifu’s (on in the 46th min) Modena on Sunday.

 

Czech Republic

In the Czech Liga, Francis Narh played 55 minutes as Baník Ostrava drew 0-0 away with Teplice on Sunday. Derrick Mensah was an unused sub for the visitors.

Isaac Sackey was red-carded in the 56^th minute as Slovan Liberec went away to beat Dukla Praha on Sunday.

 

Finland

In the Veikkausliiga, Thomas Agyiri played the entire game as TPS lost 0-2 away at Lahti on Friday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as Stabæk were thrashed 5-1 away at Lillestrøm on Saturday.

Adam Kwarasey (who left the Black Stars camp to return to his club) conceded once, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as Strømsgodset drew 1-1 at home with Rosenborg on Saturday.

Ernest Asante came on in the 56^th minute as Start lost 0-1 at home to Odd on Sunday.

Mahatma Osumanu Otoo played 77 minutes as Sogndal hosted and beat 10-man Sandnes Ulf 1-0 on Sunday.

 

Republic of Ireland

In the Premier Division, Prince Agyemang played 48 minutes as Limerick beat St Patrick’s 2-0 at home on Friday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, Mohammed Abubakari (90 mins) helped Åtvidaberg to a 1-0 home win against King Osei Gyan’s (90 mins) Halmstad on Saturday.

Godsway Donyoh played 78 minutes as Falkenberg drew 1-1 at home with Nasiru Mohammed’s (90 mins) BK Häcken on Saturday.

Ema Boateng came on in the 65^th minute as Helsingborg lost 2-0 away at Kalmar on Sunday.

 

In the Superettan, Karim Sadat came on in the 30^th minute and scored his side’s 2^nd goal (in his 2^nd game) as Landskrona lost 2-5 away at Jönköpings Södra on Saturday.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 19-22 April: Mahatma Otoo can’t stop, Nasiru scores

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Mahatma Otoo went to Norway as the best player in the Ghanaian league, but suffered in his first year. This season however, he seems to have found his scoring boots as he features on the score sheet more often now. He has found the back of the net five times in the first 9 games of the season. He scored again this week.

Over in Sweden, Nasiru Mohammed has also had an injury-plagued past that has threatened to block his potential. But this season has seen him churn out good performances for BK Hacken. And to add to it, he scores too.

Sulley Muniru, younger brother of Sulley Muntari, also made an injury return in the final game of the season.

Enjoy.

 

Monday, May 19.

Masahudu Alhassan played the entire game as Latina lost 0-3 at home to Siena.

King Osei Gyan played 85 minutes as Halmstad beat bottom Brommapojkarna 3-0 at home.

Tuesday, May 20.

Ernest Asante played 57 minutes as Start lost 1-2 away at Bodø / Glimt.

Mahatma Otoo’s rich goal-scoring form continues as he opened the scoring for Sogndal as they hosted and beat Brann 2-1. 5 goals in 8 games.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as Stabæk hosted and beat Mohammed Abu’s (75 mins) Strømsgodset 2-1. Bismark Adjei-Boateng was unused, Adam Kwarasey was not in the visitors’ squad as he was away with the Black Stars.

Prince Agyemang played the entire game as Limerick lost 1-2 to Cork City at home.

Nasiru Mohammed (90 mins) scored his side’s 2nd goal as BK Häcken thrashed Kalmar 4-1 at home. His 2nd goal in 6 games.

 

Wednesday, May 21.

Sulley Muniru made an injury return in the last game of the season as CFR Cluj lost 1-2 away to relegated Sageata Navodari.
Muniru hasn’t played since December 9, 2013.

Ema Boateng came on in the 70th minute as Helsingborg drew 0-0 at home with Mohammed Abubakari’s (90 mins) Åtvidaberg.

Yussif Chibsah and Daniel Amartey both played the entire game as Djurgården drew 0-0 at home with IFK Göteborg.

 

Thursday, May 22.

Kwame Bonsu came on in the 54th minute as Mjällby lost 0-1 at home to leaders Malmö FF.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 16-18 May, 2014: Gyan scores to win Cup final; Accam loses Cup final; Assifuah brace; Muntari, Andre, Otoo, Boakye Yiadom on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow George-Patrick on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

The major leagues have ended the seasons. And Ghanaian players were involved, either in the winning or losing situations.

Asamoah Gyan, who can’t seem to stop scoring, grabbed the winning goal as Al Ain won the UAE President’s Cup. That is the fourth title he has won in three years at the club. He scored his 6^th goal in 5 games of the competition. And in 42 games in all competitions this season, Gyan has scored 45 goals. Wow!

Fatau Dauda may not have played but Orlando Pirates won the Nedbank Cup, so yes, he has won a title in his debut season in South Africa.

Someone who will not be as happy is David Accam whose Helsingborg lost 0-1 to Elfsborg in the Svenska Cupen final in Sweden, especially after he missed a couple of good chances to score.

Jordan Ayew is also among the list of unhappy ones as Sochaux were relegated on the final day. But it is Jonathan Mensah who will be happy as Evian TG survived the drop at the expense of Sochaux. Andre Ayew also ended on a high note as his goal secured a win for Marseille on the last day. Muntari’s rocket of a goal helped AC Milan to a win.

Mahatma Otoo has found his scoring boots, Richmond Boakye Yiadom scored a consolation goal, Sadat Bukari scored in Romania and Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom grabbed a brace.

Here is your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

Italy

In the Serie A, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu came on in the 65^th minute as Udinese drew 3-3 at home with Sampdoria on Saturday.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as champions Juventus hosted and beat Cagliari 3-0 on Sunday.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as Parma hosted and beat Alfred Duncan’s (90 mins) relegated Livorno 2-0 on Sunday.

Sulley Muntari (59 mins) scored the opener as 9-man AC Milan ended the season with a 2-1 home win over Raman Chibsah’s (73^rd min) Sassuolo on Sunday.

 

In the Serie B, Moro Alhassan came on in the 85^th minute as Cesena went away to beat Reggina 2-1 on Saturday.

Ransford Selasi came on in the 50^th minute as Pescara lost 1-2 away at Padova on Saturday.

 

Germany

In the 2 Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman came on in the 84^th minute as Greuther Fürth hosted and beat Sandhausen 2-0 on Sunday.

France

In the Ligue 1, Andre Ayew (90 mins) ensured that Olympique Marseille ended their season on a high, as he scored to beat Guingamp 1-0 at home on Saturday.

Conversely, Jordan Ayew (90 mins) ended his season on a low as Sochaux were relegated with a 0-3 home loss to Jonathan Mensah’s (90 mins) Evian TG on Saturday.

 

In the Ligue 2, Dennis Appiah played the first 45 minutes as Caen drew 2-2 away with Dijon on Friday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Richmond Boakye Yiadom came on in the 74^th minute and scored his side’s consolation goal as Elche lost 1-3 away at Europa Champs Sevilla on Sunday. Elche survived the drop.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Frank Acheampong came on in the 84^th minute as Anderlecht hosted and beat Lokeren 3-1 to become the new league champions on Sunday.

Daniel Opare (90 mins) may most likely have played his last game for Liège, providing the assist for the winner as Standard Liège beat Genk 1-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Francis Dickoh played 81 minutes as Midtjylland lost 1-3 away at SønderjyskE on Sunday.

 

Finland

Thomas Agyiri came on in the 65^th minute as TPS lost 0-2 away at Jaro on Saturday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Mahatma Otoo (70 minutes) opened the scoring as Sogndal let a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 away with Aalesund on Friday.

Ernest Asante played 80 minutes as Start drew 2-2 at home with Vålerenga on Friday.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as Stabæk went away to beat Rosenborg 3-1 on Friday.

Adam Kwarasey conceded once, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as Strømsgodset hosted and beat Sarpsborg 08 4-1 on Friday.

 

Republic of Ireland

In the Premier Division, Prince Agyemang played the entire game as Limerick were beaten 1-2 at home by leaders Dundalk on Friday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Sadat Bukari (64 mins) scored his side’s 3^rd, Seidu Yahaya played the entire game as Astra Giurgiu thrashed ACS Poli Timisoara 5-1 at home on Friday.

 

South Africa

Fatau Dauda did not play as Orlando Pirates beat Wits University 3-1 to become NedBank Cup Champions on Saturday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, David Accam lost out on a title as Helsingborg lost 0-1 to Elfsborg in the Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup) on Sunday. However, he has something to smile about as he is joint top scorer in the competition with Robin Söder, with 6 goals.

 

In the Superettan, Karim Sadat made his debut, coming on in the 60^th minute and providing the assist for the winner as Landskrona beat GAIS 2-1 at home on Friday.

Switzerland

In the Super League, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom (34 mins) scored his side’s first two goals as FC Sion hosted and beat Grasshopper 3-1 on Sunday.

 

United Arab Emirates

Asamoah Gyan scored the winner as Al Ain beat Al Ahly 1-0 to lift the UAE President’s Cup on Sunday. His 6th goal in 5 games in the tourney.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Patrick Nyarko played 59 minutes as Chicago Fire beat Kansas City Wizards (Sporting KC) 2-1 at home on Sunday.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 12-15 April: Kumordzi for the double, Accam asserts, Gyan can’t stop

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Many Ghanaian players have their leagues gradually coming to a close but we still have them exerting their influence in their teams.

This week started with coach Kwesi Appiah naming his provisional 26-man Black Stars squad for the 2014 World Cup on Monday afternoon. Some players named seemed to want to fight for the good, to show why they earned the call-up in the first place. Helsingborg’s David Accam didn’t waste anytime at all, scoring on Monday evening. However, Asamoah Gyan will do one better, as he grabbed a brace.

Godsway Donyoh also inflicted a painful blow to his former side, Djurgarden, when his goal guaranteed their loss. Getting to the tail end of the week, Bennard Yao Kumordzi also grabbed a brace, helping his side Genk to a home win.

These and more in this week’s wrap-up. Enjoy!

Monday, May 12.

Thomas Agyiri came on in the 57th minute as TPS beat SJK 2-0 at home.

Gideon Baah played the entire game as HJK went away to beat RoPS 1-0. He earned himself a 64th-minute yellow card.

Mohammed Abubakari played the entire game as Åtvidaberg hosted and beat Nasiru Mohammed’s (on in the 71st) BK Backen 1-0.

Abubakari was shown a yellow card in the 36th minute.

King Osei Gyan was subbed out in the 90+3rd minute as bottom Halmstad lost 1-3 away to leaders Malmö FF.

As if to assert his inclusion in the provisional Black Stars squad, David Accam scored the winner as Helsingborg went away to beat 10-man Brommapojkarna 1-0.

Godsway Donyoh left it late and scored a 93rd-minute winner as Falkenberg hosted and beat his former side Djurgården 1-0. Yussif Chibsah and Daniel Amartey both played the entire game for the visitors, with Chibsah shown a 36th-minute yellow card.

Benjamin Fadi (90 minutes) scored his side’s 2nd goal (equaliser) as Värnamo drew 2-2 away with Ängelholm.

Tuesday, May 13.

Asamoah Gyan scored twice as Al Ain came back to beat Al Jazira 2-1 to progress to the Q’finals of the AFC Champs League on 4-2 AGG.
His third brace in the competition, his 10th AFC CL goal in 8 games.
44 goals in 41 games all season.
103 goals in UAE #onfire

Dennis Appiah played the entire game as Caen drew 1-1 at home with Nîmes. He was yellow-carded in the 58th minute.

Moro Alhassan played 76 minutes as 9-man Cesena hosted and beat Empoli 1-0.

Masahudu Alhassan’s 2nd-minute goal ensured a 1-0 away win for Latina over Crotone.

Amidu Salifu came on in the 60th minute as Modena went away to beat 10-man Brescia.

Thursday, May 15.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 80th minute as leaders Anderlecht went away to beat Zulte-Waregem 2-1.

Bennard Yao Kumordzi (90 mins) scored the second goal as Genk hosted and beat Club Brugge 3-2. He was shown an 80th-min yellow

card.

Daniel Opare scored a 91st-min own goal but his side Standard Liège managed to beat Lokeren 3-1 away. Eugene Ansah came on in the 78th min for the hosts.

Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Greuther Fürth drew 0-0 away with Hamburger SV in the first leg of the play-offs.

Rabiu Mohammed played 55 minutes as Kuban’ Krasnodar lost 1-4 at home to Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Mubarak Wakaso played the entire game as Rubin Kazan’ drew 1-1 at home with Terek Grozny in the final game of the season.

Godsway Donyoh (70 mins) scored the winner as Falkenberg went away to beat Norrköping 3-0.

Kwame Bonsu came on in the 78th minute as Mjällby went away to beat Brommapojkarna 1-0.

Ibrahim Moro (90 mins) helped AIK to a 2-1 home victory against Elfsborg. Ebenezer Ofori was an unused sub for the hosts.

Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom was replaced by Ishmael Yartey in the 70th minute as FC Sion lost 0-2 away at St. Gallen.

 

 

Schlupp, Acquah and Accam surprise call-ups in Ghana 26-man provisional squad; No Vorsah

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow George-Patrick on Twitter @gpbediaku)

Coach Kwesi Appiah has named a 26-man provisional squad for the 2014 World Cup and there have been a number of surprise gate-crashers.

Coach Appiah included Leicester City’s Jeffrey Schlupp at left-back, Parma’s Afriyie Acquah in central midfield and Helsingborg’s David Titi Accam as a left midfielder.

The list which was announced at a press conference held at the GFA Headquarters on Monday afternoon did not include Isaac Vorsah and Anthony Annan, whose names were touted as possible returnees to add experience to the team.

The Black Stars will leave for Miami on June 1 for Miami to round up their preparations and face South Korea at the Sun Life Stadium on June 9 and leave for Brazil the next day.

Team Ghana is expected to arrive and train in Maceio on June 11, five days before the opening group game with the U.S.A.

Here is the full 26-man list to be trimmed down to 23 after the Netherlands clash.

Goalkeepers: Adam Kwarasey, Fatau Dauda, Stephen Adams

Right-backs: Samuel Inkoom, Daniel Opare

Left-backs: Afful Harrison, Jeffrey Schlupp

Central midfielders: John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Rashid Sumaila, Akaminko Jerry

Central midfielders: Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Rabiu Mohammed, Kwadwo Asamoah, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Afriyie Acquah

Right midfielders: Christian Atsu, Albert Adomah

Left midfielders: Andre Ayew, Mubarak Wakaso, David Accam

Strikers: Asamoah Gyan, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Majeed Abdul Waris, Jordan Ayew

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 9-11 May, 2014: Gyan can’t stop; Jordan keeps Sochaux afloat…again; Otoo on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Many Ghanaians were on the scoresheet this weekend. Asamoah Gyan can’t stop scoring. He grabbed his 101st goal since moving to the UAE, 29 goals in 26 league games this season and his 6th converted penalty.

Jordan Ayew’s goal gave hope for Sochaux as they fight the drop. Agyemang-Badu’s late goal earned his side a point. Mubarak Wakaso was on target, Mahatma Otoo…and the list goes on.

Here are all the scorers: Asamoah Gyan, Jordan Ayew, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Mubarak Wakaso, Mohammed Abdul Basit (2), Mahatma Otoo, Enock Kofi Adu, Seidu Yahaya, Ishmael Yartey and Patrick Nyarko.

And here is your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

Italy

In the Serie A, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (on in the 87^th min) scored a 91^st-minute equaliser as Udinese drew 2-2 away with Hellas Verona on Saturday.

Sulley Muntari played 76 minutes as AC Milan lost 1-2 away at Atalanta on Sunday.

Alfred Duncan played 62 minutes as relegated Livorno lost 0-1 at home to Fiorentina on Sunday.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as Parma drew 1-1 away at Torino on Sunday. 89^th-minute yellow card.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as Juventus went away to beat Roma 1-0 on Sunday.

 

In the Serie B, Amidu Salifu played the first 45 minutes as Modena beat Novara 3-1 at home on Saturday.

Masahudu Alhassan played the entire game as Latina beat Ternana 2-0 at home on Saturday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Kevin-Prince Boateng played the entire game as Schalke 04 hosted and beat Nürnberg 4-1 on Saturday. Anthony Annan was unused for the hosts.

Karim Bellarabi played the entire game as bottom Eintracht Braunschweiger lost 1-3 away at Hoffenheim on Saturday.

 

In the 2 Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman came on in the 84^th minute as Greuther Fürth hosted and beat Sandhausen 2-0 on Sunday.

 

In the 3Liga, Phil Ofosu-Ayeh played the entire game as MSV Duisburg lost 0-1 at home to Preußen Münster on Saturday.

France

In the Ligue 1, Andre Ayew played the entire game as Marseille drew 1-1 away with Bordeaux on Saturday.

Jonathan Mensah came on in the 62^nd minute as Evian TG hosted and beat Nice 2-0 on Saturday.

John Boye played the entire game, Jordan Ayew scored Sochaux’s opener as Rennes lost 1-2 at home on Saturday and Sochaux keep their survival hopes alive. Ayew was shown a 52^nd-min yellow card.

Abdul Majeed Waris played the entire game as relegated Valenciennes lost 1-2 at home to Monaco on Saturday.

 

In the Ligue 2, Dennis Appiah played the entire game as Caen lost 1-3 at home to Tours on Friday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Richmond Boakye Yiadom came on in the 78th minute as Elche drew 0-0 at home with Barcelona on Sunday.

 

Netherlands

In the Eredivisie, Vitesse Player of the Year Christian Atsu played the entire game as Vitesse Arnhem lost 1-4 at home to Groningen on Saturday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Daniel Opare played the entire game as Standard Liège lost 0-1 at home to Club Brugge on Sunday.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 82^nd minute as Anderlecht hosted and beat Genk 4-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Czech Republic

In the Czech Liga, Francis Narh played 60 minutes as Baník Ostrava beat Vysočina Jihlava 3-1 at home on Saturday. He earned 52^nd-minute yellow card.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Francis Dickoh played the entire game as Midtjylland lost 2-3 at home to 10-man København on Sunday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Mahatma Otoo scored the equaliser as Sogndal beat IK Start 2-1 at home on Sunday. Ernest Asante came on in the 78^th minute for Start.

Enock Kofi Adu scored the second goal (penalty) as Stabæk beat Sarpsborg 08 3-2 at home on Sunday.

Adam Kwarasey conceded twice, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as Strømsgodset drew 2-2 away with Molde on Sunday.

 

Republic of Ireland

In the Premier Division, Prince Agyemang played the entire game as Limerick lost 0-1 away at Bray Wanderers on Friday. Ali Abbas (GK) was on the bench.

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya scored the winner, Sadat Bukari played the entire game as Astra Giurgiu went away to beat Botoşani 2-0 on Sunday.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Mubarak Wakaso scored his side’s opener as Rubin Kazan’ went away to beat Krylya Sovetov 4-0 on Saturday.

Rabiu Mohammed came on in the 62^nd minute as Kuban’ Krasnodar lost 1-2 away at Ural on Saturday.

 

South Africa

In the PSL, Mohammed Abdul Basit (on in the 46^th minute) scored his side’s first two goals as Free State Stars went away to beat Moroka Swallows 3-0 on Saturday. Daniel Agyei was on the bench.

John Arwuah played the entire game as AmaZulu lost 0-3 away at Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

Yakubu Mohammed came on in the 87^th minute as Maritzburg United drew 1-1 at home with title winners Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Rashid Sumaila did not take part in the game.

Edwin Gyimah played the entire game as SuperSport United beat Polokwane City 4-2 at home on Saturday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, Ibrahim Moro played the entire game as AIK beat Mjällby 2-1 at home on Sunday. Ebenezer Ofori was unused for the hosts.

Sam Mensah played the first 45 minutes as Örebro lost 1-2 away at IFK Göteborg on Sunday.

Switzerland

In the Super League, Ishmael Yartey replaced Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom in the 61^st minute as scored the winning goal as Sion beat Thun 3-1 at home on Sunday.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Jerry Akaminko played the entire game as Eskişehirspor gave up the lead to draw 1-1 away with Gaziantepspor on Sunday.

United Arab Emirates

In the Arabian Gulf League, Asamoah Gyan’s 90+5^th-minute goal (from the penalty spot) clinched the win for Al Ain who went away to Al Wasl on Friday. 101 goals and counting…

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Patrick Nyarko (68 minutes) scored the winning goal as Chicago Fire went away to beat New York Red Bulls 5-4 on Sunday.

Gershon Koffie played the entire game as Vanvouver Whitecaps went away to beat Columbus Crew 1-0 on Sunday. Dominic Oduro was unused for the hosts.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 5 – 8 May: Gyan hits 100 goals; Sumaila wins PSL, Akaminko loses Turkish Cup; Assifuah, Bukari on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

This week was another eventful one with many Ghanaians in action for their various teams.

Asamoah Gyan grabbed the headlines when he scored his 100th goal since moving to the UAE. He achieved this fete in 92 games in all competitions. He has come under the kosh for his choice of a ‘not-so-competitive’ league. But this goal haul, coupled with the titles won and the records he’s broken is definitely impressive.

Rashid Sumaila’s Mamelodi Sundowns clinched the South African PSL in his first season. Congrats!

But not so good news for Jerry Akaminko as his side, Eskisehirspor, lost out on the Turkish Cup with a 0-1 loss to Didier Drogba’s Galatasaray.

On a dark note, goal machine John Antwi was involved in a fiery situation that saw him sent off.

Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom and Sadat Bukari both scored for FC Sion and Astra Giurgiu respectively.

Another packed, comprehensive round up for you. Enjoy!

 

Monday, May 5.

Francis Narh played the entire game as Baník Ostrava went away to beat Sigma Olomouc 3-2.

John Antwi was red-carded in what has been described as a ‘Wrestling Match’ as Ismaily drew 0-0 away with Haras El Hodood.

Dennis Appiah played the entire game as Caen went away to beat Brest 1-0.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as 10-man Stabæk lost 0-3 at home to Vålerenga.

Godsway Donyoh played the entire game as Falkenberg drew 1-1 at home with Gefle.

Ebenezer Ofori played 70 minutes as AIK hosted and beat David Accam’s Helsingborg 1-0, with Accam (90 mins) grabbing his side’s goal.

 

Tuesday, May 6.

Raman Chibsah played the entire game as Sassuolo went away to beat Fiorentina.

Asamoah Gyan scored the first goal as Al Ain beat Al Jazira 2-1 away in their first leg AFC Champions League fixture.

John Arwuah played 56 minutes as AmaZulu beat relegated Golden Arrows 1-0 at home.

Mohammed Awal (first 45 mins) and Frank Sarfo-Gyamfi (62 mins) both helped Maritzburg United to a 1-0 away win over Wits University.

Edwin Gyimah played the entire game as SuperSport United lost 0-3 away to Mamelodi Sundowns, who have won the PSL league. Rashid Sumaila was an unused sub for the new league champions.

Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom scored the winner as FC Sion beat Zürich 1-0 at home.

 

Wednesday, May 7.

John Boye played the entire game as Rennes went away to beat leaders PSG 2-1.

Christian Atsu’s 13th-minute goal was disallowed as Vitesse lost 0-1 away to Groningen in the first leg of the final stage tie.

Carlos Ohene was replaced by Ebo Andoh in the 62nd minute as AEL Limassol lost 0-1 at home to Apollon Limassol.

Adam Kwarasey and Mohammed Abu’s Strømsgodset went away to beat Ørn Horten 2-1 after extra time in the NM Cupen.

Seidu Yahaya played the entire game, Sadat Bukari came on in the 55th min to score the opener as Astra Giurgiu beat Sageata Navodari 2-0 at home.

Nasiru Mohammed played the first 45 minutes as BK Hacken beat Brommapojkarna 3-1 at home.

Daniel Amartey played the entire game, Yussif Chibsah came on in the 53rd min as Djurgården drew 0-0 at home with Kalmar.

Mohammed Abubakari played the entire game as Åtvidaberg lost 1-2 away at Norrköping.

Samuel Afum came on in the 87th minute as Young Boys drew 2-2 at home with Aarau.

Jerry Akaminko (90 mins) lost out on the Turkish Cup as Eskisehirspor were beaten 1-0 by Drogba’s Galatasaray.

 

Thursday, May 8.

Francis Dickoh played the entire game as Midtjylland lost 1-3 away at Brøndby.

Gideon Baah played the entire game as HJK won it late (97th min), beating Mariehamn 1-0 at home.

Thomas Agyiri played the entire game as TPS (Turku Palloseura) lost 1-4 away at leaders MYPA (Myllykosken Pallo).

King Osei Gyan played the entire game as bottom Halmstad drew 2-2 at home with Ebenezer Ofori’s (82 mins) AIK.

Godsway Donyoh was subbed out in the 90+4th min as Falkenberg drew 0-0 away at Örebro. Sam Mensah was unused for the home side.

David Accam played the entire game as Helsingborg lost 0-1 at home to leaders Malmö FF.

Benjamin Fadi played 68 minutes as Värnamo beat Assyriska 1-0 at home.

Dominc Oduro played 69 minutes as Columbus Crew were beaten 1-0 away at Houston Dynamo.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 2-4 May, 2014: Jordan keeps Sochaux afloat; Rabiu scores first goal; Assifuah also on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Jordan Ayew came through for Sochaux, scoring the winner to delay any chance of relegation. In Russia, Rabiu Mohammed scored his first ever goal for his new side. Kwadwo Asamoah also won his second Serie A league title in a row, even though Juventus are yet to play.

Ghanaian players who were on the score sheet this weekend: Jordan Ayew, Kwesi Appiah, Rabiu Mohammed, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom, and Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu.

England

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the first 45 minutes of Middlesbrough’s last game of the season as they went away to beat Yeovil Town 4-1 on Saturday.

 

In the League Two, Kwesi Appiah (90 mins) scored AFC Wimbledon’s second goal but they lost 2-3 away to Accrington Stanley on Saturday.

Italy

In the Serie A, Sulley Muntari came on in the 72^nd minute as AC Milan beat Internazionale Milan 1-0 at home in the city derby on Sunday. Michael Essien was an unused sub.

Isaac Cofie came on in the 17^th minute as Genoa drew 0-0 at home with Bologna on Sunday.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu scored his side’s second as Udinese beat Alfred Duncan’s (77 mins) relegation-threatened Livorno 5-3 on Sunday.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as Parma hosted and beat Sampdoria 2-0 on Sunday.

 

In the Serie B, Amidu Salifu played the entire game as Modena went away to beat Siena 3-1 on Saturday.

 

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Kevin-Prince Boateng played the entire game as 10-man Schalke 04 went away to beat Freiburg 2-0 on Saturday.

Karim Bellarabi played 88 minutes as Eintracht Braunschweiger lost 0-1 at home to Augsburg on Saturday.

 

In the 2 Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman came on in the 76^th minute as Greuther Fürth went away and thrashed bottom Energie Cottbus 6-0 on Sunday.

 

In the 3Liga, Phil Ofosu-Ayeh played the entire game as MSV Duisburg lost 1-4 away to Unterhaching on Saturday.

France

In the Ligue 1, Andre Ayew played the entire game as Olympique Marseille beat Olympique Lyonnais 4-2 at home on Sunday.

Jonathan Mensah came on in the 77^th minute as Evian TG lost 0-1 to Reims on Sunday.

Jordan Ayew (81 minutes) scored the winner as Sochaux hosted and beat Nice 2-0 on Sunday.

Abdul Majeed Waris played the entire game as Valenciennes lost 0-1 at home to Bordeaux on Sunday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Richmond Boakye Yiadom played 52 minutes as 9-man Elche went away to beat Málaga 1-0 on Saturday.

 

Netherlands

In the Eredivisie, Vitesse Player of the Year Christian Atsu played the entire game as his side lost 1-2 away at Utrecht on Saturday.

Kwame Quansah played the first 45 minutes as Heracles were beaten 1-4 away at Groningen on Saturday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, in feisty a game that saw 4 red cards, Daniel Opare helped 10-man Standard Liège to a 4-1 home win against Zulte-Waregem on Friday.

Bennard Yao Kumordzi played the entire game as Genk lost 1-2 at home to Lokeren on Saturday. 71^st-minute yellow.

Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game as Gent hosted and beat Lierse 4-0 on Saturday.

Abdul Yakinu Iddi came on in the 82^nd minute as Mechelen beat Cercle Brugge 2-0 at home on Saturday.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 82^nd minute as Anderlecht went away to beat Club Brugge on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Francis Dickoh played the entire game as leaders Midtjylland beat Vestsjælland 3-1 at home on Sunday.

 

Finland

In the Veikkausliiga, Gideon Baah played the entire game as HJK Helsinki went away to beat VPS 2-0 on Sunday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Kwarasey kept a clean sheet, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as Strømsgodset beat Bodø / Glimt 2-0 at home on Sunday.

Mahatma Otoo played the entire game as Sogndal lost 0-2 away to Lillestrøm on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played 89 minutes as Start drew 1-1 at home with Brann on Sunday.

 

Portugal

In the Primeira Liga, Barnes Osei came on in the 89^th minute as bottom Paços de Ferreira drew 0-0 away with Rio Ave on Sunday.

David Addy came on in the 72^nd minute as Vitória Guimarães drew 0-0 away with Académica on Sunday.

 

Republic of Ireland

In the Premier Division, Prince Agyemang played 71 minutes as Limerick drew 1-1 away with Shamrock Rovers on Friday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya played the entire game as Astra Giurgiu drew 0-0 away with Gaz Metan Mediaş on Friday.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Rabiu Mohammed scored his first goal for Kuban’ Krasnodar, grabbing the winner in a 4-0 home win over Krylya Sovetov on Saturday.

 

South Africa

Mohammed Awal (90 mins) and Frank Sarfo-Gyamfi (60 mins) both missed out on the Cup Final as Maritzburg United lost 1-2 at home to Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, Kwame Bonsu played 59 minutes as Mjällby beat King Osei Gyan’s (90 mins) Halmstad 2-1 at home on Saturday.

Mohammed Abubakari played the entire game as Åtvidaberg drew 1-1 at home with Yussif Chibsah’s (on in the 78^th minute) Djurgården on Sunday.

Samuel Mensah came on in the 60^th minute as Örebro lost 0-2 away at Kalmar on Sunday.

 

In the Superettan, Benjamin Fadi played the entire game as Värnamo drew 2-2 away with Hammarby on Sunday.

 

Switzerland

In the Super League, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom (57 mins) scored the winner, Ishmael Yartey came on in the 78^th minute as FC Sion went away to beat Luzern 1-0 on Saturday.

Samuel Afum played the first 42 minutes as 9-man Young Boys were thrashed 0-5 away at Grasshopper on Sunday.

 

Tunisia

In the Ligue 1, Harrison Afful played in Esperance de Tunis’ 1-0 home win over Monastir, to win their 26^th League title on Sunday.

 

Turkey

In the 1Lig, Emmanuel Banahane played the first 45 minutes as Şanlıurfaspor lost 3-4 at home to Orduspor on Sunday.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Gershon Koffie played the entire game as Vancouver Whitecaps beat SJ Earthquakes 3-2 at home on Sunday.

Patrick Nyarko played 62 minutes as Chicago Fire lost 2-3 at home to Real Salt Lake on Sunday.

Khalif Alhassan came on in the 69^th minute as Portland Timbers beat DC United 3-2 at home on Sunday.

Dominic Oduro came on in the 46^th minute as Columbus Crew lost 0-2 away at Sporting KC.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 28 April – 1 May: Accam send’s Helsingborg to final, Gyan grabs another brace, Antwi, Otoo on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

David Accam has been making a strong claim for a break into Kwesi Appiah’s World Cup squad in these past weeks. No, not in the media. On the pitch, where it matters. He scored a great solo goal to send Helsingborg into the final of the Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup). Pouncing on a clearance, he went on a blistering run from his own half to plant the ball in the net. And this was in the 92nd minute, after a frantic 90 minutes of play. Fantastic.

As is becoming expected of him, Asamoah Gyan grabbed yet another brace. His 8th brace of the season now sends him to 28 league goals. He is definitely ‘King’ in his Arabian kingdom.

Mahatma Otoo, thankfully, looks to have hit a good vein of scoring form. He was yet again on the scoresheet, even though his side lost.

John Antwi, another suspect, scored his side’s only goal against Zamalek, in their chase for the Egyptian League title. This marked his 11th league goal of the season.

These and more happened during the week. Enjoy.

Monday, April 28.

Raman Chibsah played 78 minutes as Sassuolo lost 1-3 at home to Kwadwo Asamoah’s Juventus.

Francis Dickoh played the entire game as Midtjylland drew 0-0 away with Esbjerg. Davidson Drobo-Ampem was an unused sub for the hosts.

Dennis Appiah played the entire game as Caen went away to beat Angers 2-1.

Rabiu Mohammed came on in the 56th minute as Kuban’ Krasnodar went away to beat Spartak Moskva 2-0.

King Osei Gyan played the entire game as Halmstad were beaten 1-4 away at Elfsborg.

Wednesday, April 30.

Gideon Baah played 80 minutes as HJK went away to beat Haka 3-0 in the #SuomenCup.

Enock Kofi Adu played 85 minutes as Stabæk lost 1-2 away at Sandnes Ulf.

Mohammed Abdul Basit played 61 minutes as Free State Stars drew 1-1 away with Kaizer Chiefs.

Harrison Afful played 70 minutes as leaders Esperance de Tunis went away to beat EGS Gafsa 2-0.

Thursday, May 1.

Kwadwo Asamoah played in Juventus’ 0-0 home draw with Benfica [1-2 AGG], which saw them miss out on the final of the #Europa League Cup. He was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute.

John Antwi’s goal handed Ismaily a 1-0 home win against Zamalek, which saw the home side jump to 2nd on the league log.

Ernest Asante played the entire game as Start lost 0-2 away to leaders Molde.

Adam Kwarasey conceded thrice, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as Strømsgodset lost 0-3 away to Vålerenga.

Mahatma Otoo scored his side’s only goal as Sogndal gave up their lead to lost 1-2 at home to Rosenborg.

David Accam’s 92nd-minute goal ensured a Svenska Cupen final berth for Helsingborg who went away to beat Malmö FF 2-0.

Asamoah Gyan scored yet another brace as Al Ain gave up a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home with Al Jazira. 8th brace. 28 goals.