by Silas Boahene | Aug 30, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Angola’s head coach, Pedro Goncalves, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Ghana and Sudan. The Palancas Negras will kick off their qualification campaign against the Black Stars on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana. They will then host Sudan at the Estadio 11 de Novembro Stadium in Luanda shortly after.
During a press conference at the Angolan Football Federation headquarters on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Goncalves announced the squad, which includes Brazil-based defender Bastos Quissanga, making his return to the national team after a five-year absence. However, Orlando Pirates’ new signing Gilberto Deivi Miguel and M’Bala Nzola of RC Lens, on loan from Fiorentina, are notably absent from the list.
Full Squad List:
Goalkeepers: Neblu, Dominique, Ricardo Batista.
Defenders: Bastos Quissanga, Jonathan Buatu, Clinton Mata, David Carmo, Jordi Gaspar, Kialonda Gaspar, Nurio Fortuna, Pedro Francisco, Sandro Cruz.
Midfielders: Fredy Kulembe, Maestro Muanza, Cafumana Show, Galiano Keliano, Randy Nteka, Estrela Paulo Lameira.
Attackers: Zine Salvador, Cristovao Mabululu, Milson, Gelson Dala, Depu, Manuel Benson, Zito Luvumbo.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 30, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Nigeria, Soccer
Asante Kotoko have successfully signed Nigerian winger Wisdom Fernando on a three-year contract, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively confirm. The former Akwa United player was signed to replace Bernard Somuah, who has been loaned out to Spanish side Celta Fortuna.
Fernando’s registration was finalized on the last day of the transfer window, Sunday, August 25, 2024. The 22-year-old joins Kotoko on a free transfer after his loan spell at Sporting Lagos ended, along with the expiration of his contract with Akwa United.
Fernando has recorded seven goals and eight assists in 76 appearances over seven seasons in the Nigerian Professional Football League. He was instrumental in Akwa United’s Nigeria Premier Football League title win in the 2020-21 season.
He becomes the fifth foreign player to join Asante Kotoko this transfer window, following the signings of Sudanese players Esmat Abdulhamid and AbdoelRahman Yoouef Yagoub, Congolese defender Samba O’Neil, and Guinean goalkeeper Mohamed Camara.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 30, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
English-Ghanaian forward Samuel Amo-Ameyaw has expressed his excitement after scoring his first senior goal for Southampton in their 5-3 victory over Cardiff City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night. The 18-year-old, who started on the right side of Southampton’s attack, was a constant threat throughout the match.
Amo-Ameyaw’s milestone moment came in the 30th minute when he found the back of the net after being set up by Charlie Taylor. Reflecting on his achievement, he said, “It feels amazing. It’s great to get the win and my first senior goal. I hit it well, and it felt nice to see it go in.”
His contribution was instrumental in helping Southampton advance to the next round of the competition, and Amo-Ameyaw is hopeful for more opportunities to shine this season.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 30, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer, USA
Yaw Yeboah came off the bench to secure a crucial 1-0 victory for Columbus Crew against Philadelphia Union in an MLS clash on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Ghanaian international was introduced in the 62nd minute and made an impact by heading in the decisive goal in the 75th minute.
This marked Yeboah’s first goal of the MLS season, with his last goal coming on December 9, 2023, against Los Angeles. The victory also signifies Columbus Crew’s seventh away win of the 2024 season, their most on the road since 2004, when overtime was eliminated from the league.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 30, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Hearts of Oak delivered an impressive performance in their pre-season preparations, defeating Togolese side Semassi FC 3-1 on Wednesday afternoon. The match, held in Togo, was a key part of both teams’ build-up for the 2024/25 football season.
The Phobians took control early on, with new signing Asamoah Boateng opening the scoring in the 40th minute. Just five minutes later, Martin Karikari added a second, giving Hearts of Oak a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime.
Semassi FC, struggling in the first half, found their rhythm after the break and were rewarded with a goal in added time to reduce the deficit. However, Hearts of Oak quickly responded, with Isaac Frimpong netting a late goal to secure a 3-1 victory.
Hearts of Oak will play another friendly in Togo before returning to Ghana to finalize their preparations for the upcoming season. After finishing 14th in the Ghana Premier League last season and narrowly avoiding relegation, the Phobians are determined to improve their performance in the 2024/25 campaign.
