by Silas Boahene | Aug 27, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
AS Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu commended his team’s impressive performance in their 2-0 victory over Lyon in a French Ligue 1 clash. The Ghanaian international played the entire match, contributing to Monaco’s dominant win at Groupama Stadium during the Week 2 fixture.
After a goalless first half, Monaco secured the victory in the second half with goals from Eliesse Ben Seghir and Lamine Camara. Salisu, who has been a key player in both of Monaco’s games this season, celebrated the win on Instagram, stating, “Another win and good performance today. This is the way. Let’s keep going.”
Unfortunately, his compatriot, Nuamah, had to leave the game due to injury just 17 minutes in, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming Black Stars AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 27, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian attacker Christopher Antwi-Adjei made an impressive debut for Schalke 04 in the German Bundesliga 2, helping the team secure a 2-2 draw against Magdeburg on Sunday. Entering the match as a substitute in the 72nd minute, Antwi-Adjei quickly made an impact by contributing to Kenan Karaman’s crucial equalizer in the 76th minute.
Schalke initially took the lead with Moussa Sylla’s early goal in the 8th minute, but Magdeburg fought back with goals from Marcus Mathisen and Martijn Kaars to lead by halftime. Antwi-Adjei’s involvement helped Schalke earn a valuable away point in the thrilling encounter.
The 30-year-old winger joined Schalke 04 last week on a two-year deal, bringing significant experience from his time in Germany, including 113 Bundesliga appearances and 62 in Bundesliga 2. After making 25 appearances for Bochum last season, where he contributed two goals and two assists, Antwi-Adjei is expected to play a key role for Schalke moving forward.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 27, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Azerbaijani Premier League club Qarabag has secured the signing of Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Addai from Spanish second-tier side AlcorcĂłn on a three-year deal, extending until 2027. Qarabag officially announced the transfer on their website, expressing satisfaction with the successful negotiations.
“Our club has finalized its latest transfer: after positive negotiations with Spain’s AlcorcĂłn, we have signed attacking midfielder Emmanuel Addai,” the statement read.
Addai, who joined AlcorcĂłn in 2022 and previously played for Bobigny in France during the 2021-2022 season, received well-wishes from his former club as they thanked him for his dedication.
At 23 years old, Addai is set to begin a new chapter in his career with Qarabag, where he aims to make a significant impact.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 27, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Baidoo continued his impressive form, scoring in IF Elfsborg’s 3-1 win over IFK Goteborg in the Swedish top-flight on Sunday. The 25-year-old opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, finishing off a well-placed pass from Ahmed Qasem to give Elfsborg the lead at Boras Arena.
Baidoo’s influence was felt throughout his 72 minutes on the pitch, setting the stage for a dominant performance by the home team. Danish international Emil Holten added a second goal in the 58th minute, and Qasem, who had assisted Baidoo’s opener, sealed the victory with a third goal.
Baidoo’s stellar season continues, with seven goals and four assists in 19 games, solidifying his role as a key player for Elfsborg. His performance, alongside fellow Ghanaians Terry Yegbe and Jalal Abdullai, has been crucial to Elfsborg’s success in the Swedish league.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 27, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Samartex have progressed to the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League after securing a 1-0 victory over Victoria United in Accra. This win, combined with their 1-0 triumph in the first leg in Cameroon, resulted in a 2-0 aggregate victory for the Ghanaian champions.
Isaac Afful emerged as the hero in the second leg, delivering a powerful left-footed strike that sealed the victory and dashed any hopes of a comeback for Victoria United.
With this crucial win, Samartex have set up a clash with Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca in the final qualifying stage. Raja Casablanca, who advanced with a dominant win over ASGNN of Niger, bring significant experience to the competition.
Samartex will be aiming to make their debut in the group stage of the tournament, a milestone that Raja Casablanca have achieved numerous times. The upcoming encounter will determine which team advances to the prestigious and financially rewarding group stage, often referred to as the “money zone.”
