Ghanaian Players Abroad – 19-22 December, 2014: Jordan and Papa Arko on target

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

 

Jordan Ayew’s rich vein of scoring form was again evident over the weekend as he scored for his side. Ernest Papa Arko also faced reigning Egypt Goal King John Antwi and came out tops.

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Premiership, Jeffery Schlupp played the entire game as Leicester City were beaten 0-2 away at West Ham United on Saturday.

 

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the first 45 minutes as Middlesbrough lost 0-2 away to Ipswich Town on Saturday.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Sulley Muntari came on in the 81^st minute as AC Milan were held to a 0-0 draw away at Roma on Saturday. Michael Essien was an unused sub for Milan.

Richmond Boakye Yiadom played the first 45 minutes as Atalanta drew 3-3 at home with Palermo on Sunday.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as 10-man Udinese went away and drew 3-3 with Alfred Duncan’s Sampdoria on Sunday. Duncan was an unused sub.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Jordan Ayew scored for Lorient but they lost 1-2 at home to Nantes on Saturday.

Andre Ayew played the entire game as leaders Olympique De Marseille beat Lille 2-1 at home on Sunday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Thomas Teye Partey plaed the entire game as Almería went away to beat Celta de Vigo 1-0 on Friday.

Derek Boateng played the entire game as Eibar lost 0-1 at home to Valencia on Saturday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg beat Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 at home on Saturday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Frank Acheampong played 72 minutes as Anderlecht went away to beat David Addy’s (68 minutes) Waasland-Beveren 2-0 on Saturday.

Nana Kwesi Asare was shown a red card in the 92^nd minute as Gent lost1-2 at home with 10-man Standard Liège on Sunday.

 

Egypt

In the Premier League, Ernest Papa Arko scored the winner for Al Mokawloon from the penalty spot as they beat John Antwi’s Ismaily 2-0 at home on Saturday.

 

Greece

In the Super League, Abdul Aziz Tetteh scored the only goal of the game as Platanias beat OFI 1-0 at home on Saturday. He was shown a 26^th-minute yellow card.

 

Portugal

In the Primeira Liga, Benard Mensah played the entire game as Vitória Guimarães lost 0-1 away to Estoril on Saturday.

 

South Africa

In the PSL, John Paintsil played the entire game, Mohammed Anas (77 minutes) scored Maritzburg United’s equaliser but they succumbed to a 2-1 away defeat to Polokwane City on Saturday.

Edwin Gyimah played the entire game as Mpumalanga Black Aces lost 0-1 away to leaders Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday. He was shown a 36^th-minute yellow card.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Abdul Majeed Waris came on in the 59^th minute as Trabzonspor went away and drew 3-3 with Bursaspor on Sunday.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 27-30 October, 2014: Ghanaians in the Serie A, as Swedish League nears end

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

 

Another week of action which saw Ghanaians see some playtime. David Accam has been crowned the Helsingborg Player of The Year but is likely to miss out on the top scorer accolade. Kwadwo Asamoah played in a milestone match in which legendary Gianluigi Buffon marked his 500^th game for Juventus. But…

Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

Monday, October 27.

Alhassan Wakaso played the entire game as Rio Ave hosted and beat Penafiel 3-2.

Seidu Yahaya played the entire game as Astra Ploiesti drew 0-0 at homewith Petrolul Ploiesti.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as new Swedish champions Malmö FF beat relegated Brommapojkarna 2-0 at home.

Kwame Bonsu came on in the 66^th minute as relegated Mjällby lost 0-2 at home to Kalmar.

Helsingborg played of the year David Accam played 82 minutes, Ema Boateng came on in the 76^th minute as their side lost 0-3 at home to IFK Göteborg.

Kinsley Sarfo came on in the 83^rd minute as Sirius lost 0-1 at home to leaders GIF Sundsvall.

 

Wednesday, October 29.

Sulley Muntari played 69 minutes as AC Milan went away and drew 1-1 with Godfred Donsah’s Cagliari. Donsah came on in the 72^nd minute, Michael Essien was an unused sub for the visitors. Muntari was yellow-carded in the 9^th minute.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as Udinese went away to lose 0-3 to Fiorentina.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as Juventus lost for the first time this season. They fell to a late 94^th minute goal to lose 0-1 away at Genoa. Gianluigi Buffon also chalked a milestone as he made his 500^th appearance for the Old Ladies.

Lafred Duncan played 72 minutes as Sampdoria lost 0-1 away to Internazionale.

Isaac Cofie played the entire game as Chievo Verona lost 0-1 away to Palermo.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as Parma went away and were beaten 0-1 by Torino.

Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game for Gent who hosted and beat David Addy’s Waasland-Beveren 4-1.

Frank Acheampong played the entire game as leaders Anderlecht went away to beat Kortrijk 3-2.

Emmanuel Frimpong played the entire game as Ufa lost 0-1 at home to Lokomotiv Moskva in the Russian Cup.

 

Thursday, October 30.

Sulley Muniru played the entire game as CFR Cluj went away to beat Rapid Bucureşti 2-1 in the Cupa României.

Gershon Koffie played 87 minutes as Vancouver Whitecaps went away and lost 1-2 to FC Dallas.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 3-5 October, 2014: Muntari, Adomah, Schlupp all on target

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

 

Check out another successful weekend of football action for Ghanaian players. Sulley Muntari scored for AC Milan, Jeffery Schlupp for Leicester City and Albert Adomah for Middlesbrough. Jordan Ayew was involved in both goals for Lorient and Kwadwo Asamoah finally saw some action after weeks on the Juventus bench.

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Premiership, Jeffery Schlupp scored the first goal as Leicester City drew 2-2 at home with Burnley on Saturday. Earned a 77^th-minute yellow card.

 

In the Championship, Albert Adomah scored the winner as Middlesbrough beat Fulham 2-0 at home on Saturday.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Sulley Muntari scored the first goal as AC Milan beat Chievo Verona 2-0 at home on Saturday. Isaac Cofie played 82 minutes for the visitors and was shown a yellow card in the 77^th minute.

Richmond Boakye Yiadom played 74 minutes as Atalanta lost 0-1 away at Sampdoria on Sunday. Alfred Duncan was an unused sub for the hosts.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as Udinese drew 1-1 at home with Cesena on Sunday.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as Juventus beat Roma 3-2 at home on Sunday.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Andre Ayew played the entire game as leaders Marseille went away to beat Caen 2-1 on Saturday.

Jordan Ayew provided the assist for the winner as Lorient went away to beat Bastia 2-0 on Saturday. Earned a 55^th-minute yellow card.

Jonathan Mensah played the entire game as Evian TG beat Metz 3-0 at home on Saturday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg lost 0-1 away at Wolfsburg on Sunday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game as Gent drew 0-0 away with Westerlo on Friday.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 67^th minute as leaders Anderlecht drew 0-0 at home with Genk on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Daniel Amartey played the entire game as København beat Esbjerg 2-1 at home on Sunday.

 

Finland

In the Veikkausliiga, Anthony Annan played the entire game as leaders HJK drew 1-1 at home with Honka on Sunday. Gideon Baah was an unused sub for the hosts.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Kwarasey was in post, Bismark Adjei-Boateng and Mohammed Abu all played the entire game as Strømsgodset drew 0-0 away with Sarpsborg 08 on Sunday.

Mahatma Otoo played 80 minutes as Sogndal lost 1-2 away at Vålerenga on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played the entire game as Start went away to beat Brann 2-1 on Sunday.

 

Portugal

In the Primeira Liga, Bernard Mensah played 86 minutes as Vitória Guimarães beat Boavista 3-0 at home on Friday.

Alhassan Wakaso played the entire game as Rio Ave drew 0-0 away with Nacional on Sunday. Earned an 86^th-minute yellow card.

 

Republic of Ireland

Ali Abbas played his first game for Limerick and conceded once, Prince Agyemang played 76 minutes as Limerick beat Athlone Town 4-2 at home on Friday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya and Sadat Bukari both played the final 45 minutes as Astra lost 0-1 at home to Viitorul on Sunday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, David Accam played the entire game as Helsingborg beat Kalmar 4-1 at home on Friday.

Kwame Bonsu came on in the 67^th minute as Mjällby lost 0-1 at home to Brommapojkarna on Saturday.

King Osei Gyan played the entire game as Halmstad lost 1-3 at home to Mohammed Abubakari’s Åtvidaberg on Sunday. Abubakari was shown a yellow card in the 93^rd minute.

Nasiru Mohammed played the final 45 minutes as BK Hacken lost 1-2 at home to Falkenberg on Sunday. Nasiru was shown a 91^st-minute yellow card, Godsway Donyoh was an unused sub for the visitors.

Ibrahim Moro played the entire game, Kwame Karikari came on in the 60^th minute as AIK lost 2-3 at home to Enock Kofi Adu’s Malmö FF on Sunday.

 

In the Superettan, Reuben Ayarna played the entire game as GAIS lost 2-3 at home to Jönköpings Södra on Saturday.

 

Switzerland

Samuel Afum played 65 minutes as Young Boys lost 2-3 away at Aarau on Sunday.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Abdul Majeed Waris played 58 minutes as Trabzonspor lost 0-3 away at Karabükspor on Sunday. He was shown a 50^th-minute yellow card.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Patrick Nyarko came on in the 71^st minute as Chicago Fire drew 1-1 away with Philadelphia Union on Friday.

Dominic Oduro played the entire game as Toronto FC lost 0-3 away to LA Galaxy on Sunday.

Patrick Nyarko played 62 minutes as Chicago Fire drew 0-0 at home with Montreal Impact on Sunday.

 

 

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.

 

 

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 – 25-27 April, 2014: Otoo hits scoring form; Antwi, Accam, Gyan can’t stop scoring

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

Our Ghanaian exports continue to exert their influence on the teams in which they play. This weekend, Mahatma Otoo, David Accam, Asamoah Gyan and John Antwi have continued their scoring form for their teams. Isaac Sackey and Mohammed Abdul Basit got their names on the score sheet too.

Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

England

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the entire game as Middlesbrough beat Barnsley 3-1 at home on Saturday.

 

In the League Two, Kwesi Appiah played the entire game as AFC Wimbledon lost 0-3 at home to Morecambe on Saturday.

Patrick Agyemang came on in the 69^th minute as Portsmouth drew 4-4 away at Bury FC on Saturday.

Italy

In the Serie A, Sulley Muntari (who returned from injury) was replaced by Michael Essien in the 58^th minute as AC Milan lost 0-2 away at Roma on Friday. Muntari picked up a yellow card in the 33^rd minute.

Alfred Duncan played the entire game as lowly Livorno lost 0-2 at home to Lazio on Sunday.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as Parma lost 0-1 away at Cagliari on Sunday.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the first 45 minutes as Udinese lost 0-2 away at Torino on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 29^th minute.

 

In the Serie B, Amidu Salifu came on in the 56^th minute as Modena drew 3-3 at home with Ternana on Friday.

Masahudu Alhassan played the entire game as Latina lost 1-3 at home to leaders Palermo on Saturday. Yellow-carded in the 66^th minute.

France

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

Jonthan Mensah played the entire game as 9-man Evian TG lost 1-2 at home to Saint-Étienne on Saturday.

Abdul Majeed Waris returned from a short injury, played the entire game as Valenciennes lost 0-1 away at Guingamp on Saturday.

John Boye played the entire game as Rennes drew 1-1 at home with Lorient on Saturday.

Jordan Ayew played 89 minutes as Sochaux held PSG to a 1-1 home draw on Sunday.

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Karim Bellarabi came on in the 46^th minute as Eintracht Braunschweiger lost 0-2 away at Hertha BSC on Saturday.

Kevin-Prince Boateng played the entire game as Schalke 04 lost 0-1 at home to Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

 

In the 2Bundesliga, Charles Takyi was red-carded in the 43^rd minute as bottom Energie Cottbus lost 1-3 away at FSV Frankfurt on Saturday.

 

In the 3Liga, Phil Ofosu-Ayeh played the entire game as MSV Duisburg drew 1-1 away at Hallescher FC on Saturday. Yellow-carded in the 5^th minute.

Spain

In the La Liga, Richmond Boakye Yiadom (75 minutes) scored the opener as Elche drew 1-1 at home with Levante on Friday.

 

Netherlands

In the Eredivisie, Kwame Quansah played the entire game as Heracles drew 1-1 with leaders Ajax on Sunday. Matthew Amoah was an unused sub.

Christian Atsu (90 minutes) provided the assist for his side’s equaliser as Vitesse Arnhem drew 2-2 at home with Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday.

Shadrach Eghan came on in the 75^th minute as FC Twente went away and demolished NEC 5-2 on Sunday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Bennard Yao Kumordzi (90 minutes) returned from suspension and helped Genk to a 2-2 away draw with Zulte-Waregem on Friday.

Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game as Gent drew 1-1 away with KV Oostende on Saturday.

Abraham Kudemor came on in the 90^th minute as Sporting Charleroi beat Mechelen 3-0 at home on Saturday.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 84^th minute as Anderlecht beat Daniel Opare’s (90 mins) Standard Liège 2-1 at home on Sunday.

Cyprus

1 Division, Carlos Ohene played the entire game as AEL Limassol beat Anorthosis 4-3 at home on Saturday.

 

Czech Republic

In the Czech Liga, Isaac Sackey came on in the 37^th minute and scored his side’s only goal as Slovan Liberec lost 1-4 away to leaders Sparta Praha on Saturday.

 

Egypt

In the Premier League, John Antwi scored his side’s first goal as Ismaily lost 2-3 at home to El Geish on Sunday.

 

Finland

In the Veikkausliiga, Gideon Baah played the entire game as HJK loat 0-1 at home to TPS on Saturday. He was yellow-carded in the 66^th minute.

 

Ireland

In the Premier Division,

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Larsen Kwarasey conceded once, Mohammed Abu played the entire game as leaders Strømsgodset beat Odd 2-1 at home on Sunday.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as Stabæk beat Bodø / Glimt 2-1 at home on Sunday.

Mahatma Otoo (88 minutes) scored his side’s first goal as Sogndal went away to beat Haugesund 3-0 on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played 64 minutes as Start lost 0-2 at home to Viking on Sunday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya played the entire game as Astra Giurgiu beat CFR Cluj 1-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Patrick Twumasi played 75 minutes as Amkar Perm’ drew 2-2 away with Krylya Sovetov on Friday.

Mubarak Wakaso came on in the 75^th minute as Rubin Kazan’ lost 1-3 away to CSKA Moskva on Sunday.

 

Scotland

In the Premiership, Prince Buaben was subbed out in the 46^th minute as Partick Thistle drew 1-1 at home with leaders St. Mirren on Friday.

 

South Africa

In the PSL, Mohammed Abdul Basit came on in the 63^rd minute and scored his side’s 2^nd goal as Free State Stars lost 2-3 at home to Mpumalanga Black Aces on Saturday. Daniel Agyei was an unused sub.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, David Accam (88 minutes) scored his side’s first two goals as Helsingborg beat Mjällby 3-1 at home on Sunday.

Daniel Amartey played the first 32 minutes as Djurgården beat Brommapojkarna 3-2 at home on Sunday.

Nasiru Mohammed played the first 45 minutes as BK Hacken drew 2-2 at home with Ebenezer Ofori’s (84 minutes) AIK on Sunday.

 

 

In the Superettan, Benjamin Fadi played 75 minutes as Värnamo beat Öster 3-2 at home on Sunday.

 

Switzerland

Super League, Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom was replaced by Ishmael Yartey in the 82^nd minute as FC Sion beat Aarau 2-0 at home on Saturday.

Samuel Afum played 75 minutes as Young Boys went away to beat Lausanne Sport 1-0 on Sunday.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Jerry Akaminko played the entire game as Eskişehirspor lost 0-1 at home to Kayseri Erciyesspor on Sunday.

 

In the 1Lig, Emmanuel Banahene played the entire game as Şanlıurfaspor drew 1-1 away with Mersin İdmanyurdu on Sunday.

Shaibu Yakubu played the first 45 minutes as 9-man 1461 Trabzon lost 1-2 away to leaders İstanbul BB on Sunday.

 

United Arab Emirates

In the Arabian Gulf League, Asamoah Gyan grabbed a late brace as Al Ain went away to beat Al Sharjah 3-1 on Sunday.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Dominic Oduro came on in the 68^th minute as Columbus Crew drew 1-1 at home with New York Red Bulls on Sunday.

Gershon Koffie played the entire game as Vancouver Whitecaps drew 2-2 away with Real Salt Lake on Sunday.

Khalif Alhassan played 76 minutes as Portland Timbers drew 1-1 away with Houston Dynamo on Sunday.

 

 

Boateng and Muntari score to sink Barca

The names of the two Ghanaian internationals who ply their trade for AC Milan will be on the lips of many Milan and football fans alike after their performances against Barcelona on Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League.

Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari scored a goal each in the second half to hand Milan a very healthy 2-0 aggregate advantage going into the second leg.

Fans gathered at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza witnessed a game that they would remember for years to come, in which favourites Barcelona were played out of the depths.

After a first half of both sides cancelling out each other, Milan were easily the team which threatened more. This seemed to have boosted their confidence as they came out in the second half firing on all cylinders. And it didn’t take long for the first goal to come.

From a freekick, Riccardo Montolivo’s shot was blocked but ricocheted off Muntari and fell for Boateng who made no mistake to plant the ball in the bottom left corner of Valdes’ net (57’).

In fairness, the ball hit Muntari’s hand but the referee missed it and the goal stood.

Barcelona huffed and puffed but on a night where Messi could not exert his influence on the game, the Barcelona side seemed out of sorts. And their predicament was worsened in the 81^st minute, yet at the hand of another Ghanaian.

Mbaye Niang started the move when he surged into the Barcelona box and drew three players to him. He passed the ball to Stephan El Shaarawy who lobbed the ball over a defender for Muntari to shoot again into the bottom left corner of Valdes’ net.

The other AC Milan player with a link to Ghana is the ‘bad boy’ Mario Barwuah Balotelli. But he could not feature because he is ‘cup-tied’ due to playing for Manchester City earlier in the competition. But he did not miss any of the fun as he was pictured laughing and jumping around with his friends in the stands.

The 2-0 home win means that for Barcelona to knock AC Milan out, they would have to score three unanswered goals at the Camp Nou in a fortnight’s time. Is that an impossible task, even for the ‘mighty’ Barcelona team?

@OptaJose on Twitter gave an interesting statistic from the game. “Barça have only attempted one shot on target against AC Milan, their worst figure in Champion League since 2009 vs Chelsea.” That sums it all.

 

Posted on February 20, 2013