Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 16-18 December, 2014: Gyan and Acheampong score for their teams

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

 

This week was one which saw a number of Ghanaians in action. A week which saw both Frank Acheampong and Asamoah Gyan open the scoring for their teams. Interesting to note that John Paintsil is still active in the South African League.

Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

Tuesday, December 16

Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg lost 0-2 away at Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga.

John Paintsil played the entire game, Mohammed Awal played 57 minutes as Maritzburg United lost 1-2 at home to Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL.

 

Wednesday, December 17

Frank Acheampong opened the scoring as Anderlecht thrashed Zulte-Waregem 3-0 in the Belgium Cup. He was shown a 32^nd-minute yellow card.

Abdul Aziz Tetteh played the entire game as Platanias lost 0-1 away at Panaitolikos in the Greek Super League.

Eric Wuadom Warden played 70 minutes as Iraklis Psachna drew 1-1 at home with Chania in the Greek Football League.

 

Thursday, December 18

Godfred Donsah came on in the 46^th minute as Cagliari lost 1-3 at home to Serie A leaders Juventus.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as rock-bottom Parma lost 0-2 away at Napoli.

Asamoah Gyan opened the scoring as Al Ain went on to beat Al Sharjah 4-1 at home. Al Ain, who have a game in hand, lead the Arabian Gulf League.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 5-7 December, 2014: Gyan grabs brace, Andre Ayew scores on return

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

 

Another weekend of action with Ghanaians playing a major part in their teams’ performances. Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew were on the scoresheets.

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Premiership, Jeffery Schlupp played 78 minutes as bottom Leicester City lost 1-2 away at Aston Villa on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 60^th minute.

 

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the entire game as Middlesbrough went away to beat MillWall 5-1 on Saturday.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as Udinese went away to beat Inter Milan 2-1 on Sunday.

Afriyie Acquah came on in the 69^th minute as bottom Parma lost 1-2 at home to Lazio on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 68^th minute.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Jordan Ayew played the entire game as Lorient lost 2-3 away to Bordeaux on Saturday. He was yellow-carded in the 71^st minute.

Andre Ayew played 93 minutes on his return and scored his side’s second goal as leaders Olympique Marseille beat Metz 3-1 at home on Sunday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Derek Boateng played 67 minutes as Eibar went away and lost 0-3 to Getafe in the Copa del Rey on Friday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg went away to beat Köln 2-1 on Saturday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, David Nii Addy played 76 minutes as Waasland-Beveren went away and won 0-1 against Westerlo on Friday.

Frank Acheampong played the entire game as Anderlecht lost 2-4 away to Mouscron-Péruwelz on Saturday.

Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game as Gent drew 0-0 at home with 10-man Genk on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga,

 

Greece

In the Super League, Abdul Aziz Tetteh played the entire game as Platanias went away and lost 0-2 to Veria on Saturday. He was yellow-carded in the 59^th minute.

 

Portugal

In the Primeira Liga, Quincy Owusu-Abeyie came on in the 58^th minute as Boavista lost 1-3 at home to Sporting CP on Friday. He was yellow-carded in the 83^rd minute.

Bernard Mensah played 92 minutes as 9-man Vitória Guimarães went away and drew 0-0 with 10-man Sporting Braga on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 76^th minute.

 

In the Sergunda Liga, Joachim Adukor played 88 minutes as Trofense lost 0-1 away to Olhanense on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 47^th minute.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Sulley Muniru played the entire game as CFR Cluj drew 0-0 at home with CS U Craiova on Sunday.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Rabiu Mohammed played the entire game as Kuban’ Krasnodar lost 0-1 at home to CSKA Moskva on Saturday. He was yellow-carded in the 60^th minute.

 

South Africa

In the PSL, John Paintsil and Mohammed Awal both played the entire game as Maritzburg United drew 0-0 at home with Pretoria University on Friday.

 

Switzerland

In the Super League, Ishmael Yartey came on in the 66^th minute, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom came on in the 76^th minute as FC Sion lost 0-2 away at St. Gallen on Sunday.

 

United Arab Emirates

In the Arabian Gulf League, Asamoah Gyan scored the final two goals in two minutes as Al Ain went away to beat bottom Al Ittihad Kalba 4-1 on Friday.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 29 September – 2 October, 2014: Antwi just can’t stop, Accam on target, Gyan’s red

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

 

Another eventful week for Ghanaians. Some in the Champions League and the Europa League. David Accam grabbed his 17^th league goal of the season. And John Antwi scored another winner in Egypt. He just can’t stop!

However, it was also a week for firsts. Well…not so good ‘firsts’. Asamoah Gyan also saw his 1^st red card in an Al Ain shirt after a wild tackle in their AFC Champions League clash. Afriyie Acquah also received his marching orders for the first time in a Parma shirt.

All the juicy details in here. Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

Monday, September 29.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as Udinese hosted and beat Afriyie Acquah’s Parma 4-2. Acquah was shown a second yellow card in the 77^th minute.

Sulley Muniru played the first 45 minutes as CFR Cluj beat Universitatea Cluj 1-0 at home.

David Accam (90 mins) opened the scoring as Helsingborg went away to beat Mohammed Abubakari’s (90 mins) Åtvidaberg 2-1.

Zakaria Abdullai played the entire game as bottom Husqvarna lost 1-2 away at GIF Sundsvall.

Benjamin Fadi played the entire game as his Värnamo were thrashed 1-4 by leaders Ljungskile in their own backyard.

 

 

Tuesday, September 30.

Kevin-Prince Boateng played 79 minutes as Schalke 04 drew 1-1 at home with Maribor in the UEFA Champions League. Boateng was shown a 71^st-minute yellow card.

Asamoah Gyan was shown a 70^th-minute straight red card, after a wild two-footed challenge, as Al Ain won 2-1 at home but were beaten 2-4 on aggregate by Al Hilal, and lost out on the final of the AFC Champions League.

Reuben Ayarna played the entire game as GAIS lost 0-1 at home to Degerfors.

 

Wednesday, October 1.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as Malmö FF beat Olympiakos Piraeus 2-0 at home in the UEFA Champions League. He was shown a 69^th-minute yellow card.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 73^rd minute as Anderlecht were walloped 3-0 at home by Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.

John Antwi scored the winner as Ismaily hosted and beat Petrojet 2-1.

 

Thursday, October 2.

Samuel Afum came on in the 69^th minute as Young Boys lost 1-3 away to Sparta Praha in the Europa League.

Emmanuel Okyere Boateng played 74 minutes as Rio Ave lost 0-1 away at Aalborg BK in the Europa League.

Abdul Majeed Waris played the entire game as Trabzonspor lost 0-1 at home to Legia Warszawa in the Europa League.

Gideon Baah and Anthony Annan both played the entire game as HJK Helsinki lost 0-3 at home to Club Brugge in the Europa League.

Daniel Amartey played the entire game as FC København lost 0-1 away to Torino in the Europa League.

Sadat Bukari played the entire game as Astra lost 1-2 at home to Salzburg in the Europa League. Seidu Yahaya was an unused sub for the hosts.

Mubarak Wakaso played 78 minutes as Celtic beat Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 at home in the Europa League.

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 15-18 September, 2014: Wakaso scores in Europa debut, Antwi picks up scoring in Egypt

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

 

It has been an eventful week for Ghanaians, especially in Europe. Mubarak Wakaso had a memorable European debut for his new side, Celtic, with John Antwi picking up his scoring form in Egypt. Kwadwo Asamoah was also influential in Juventus’ UEFA Champions League clash.

Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

Monday, September 15.

 

Razak Nuhu played the entire game as Anorthosis beat AEK Larnaca 2-1 at home.

 

Rabiu Mohammed played the entire game as Kuban’ Krasnodar drew 0-0 away with Terek Grozny. 31^st-minute yellow card.

 

David Accam (90 mins) grabbed a brace and won the game for Helsingborg who hosted and beat Ebenezer Ofori (90 mins) and Ibrahim Moro’s (90 mins) AIK 3-1.

 

Sadat Karim came on in the 82^nd minute as Landskrona lost 0-1 at home to Östersunds FK.

 

Reuben Ayarna played the entire game as GAIS went away to beat Sirius 1-0.

 

Tuesday, September 16.

 

Albert Adomah played the entire game and provided the assist for the winner as Middlesbrough went away to beat Cardiff City 1-0.

 

Kwadwo Asamoah (90 mins) provided the assist for the first goal as Juventus hosted and beat FC Malmo 2-0 at home in the UEFA Champions League.

 

Frank Acheampong played the entire game as Anderlecht drew 1-1 away with Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. Earned a 64^th-minute yellow card.

 

Asamoah Gyan played the entire game as Al Ain lost the first leg of their AFC Champions League semi-final clash with Al Hilal by 3-0.

 

John Antwi scored the second goal before Ismaily gave up their lead to draw 2-2 away with Al Masry.

 

Wednesday, September 17.

 

Kevin-Prince Boateng played the entire game as Schalke 04 drew 1-1 away with Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League. Earned a 26^th-minute yellow card.

 

Thursday, September 18.

 

Daniel Amartey played the entire game as FC København beat Anthony Annan’s (90 mins) HJK Helsinki 2-0 at home in the Europa League. Annan was yellow-carded in the 33rd minute Gideon Baah was an unused sub.

 

Mubarak Wakaso scored the first goal, in his Europa League debut, as Celtic went away and drew 2-2 with Red Bull Salzburg.

 

Seidu Yahaya (74 mins) and Sadat Bukari (on in the 65^th min) both played in Astra Ploiesti’s humiliating 1-5 away loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.

 

Samuel Afum played 70 minutes as Young Boys started their Europa League outing with a resounding 5-0 home win over Slovan Bratislava.

 

Emmanuel Okyere Boateng played the entire game as Rio Ave were beaten 0-3 at home by Dynamo Kyiv in the Europa League.

 

Abdul Majeed Waris played 82 minutes as Trabzonspor went away to beat Metalist in the Europa League.

 

 

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 – 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.