Frank de Boer Steps Down As Ajax Boss

Frank de Boer says he is ready for “something else” but has not ruled out taking a year out after leaving Ajax.

De Boer stepped down on Thursday after six years as manager, days after the club missed out on the Dutch title to PSV Eindhoven.

The 45-year-old has been linked with Everton, who are 12th in the Premier League after one win in 10 and currently managed by Roberto Martinez.

“What I will do, I don’t know yet,” De Boer said.

The Dutchman was critical of Ajax’s failure to be crowned champions of the Netherlands for the 34th time last weekend.

Ajax needed to win at second-from-bottom De Graafschap to secure a fifth title in six years but were held to a surprise 1-1 draw that allowed PSV to leapfrog the leaders and retain their title after they won at PEC Zwolle.

“I began to realise more that it was time for something else,” added De Boer, who led Ajax to four straight league titles between 2011 and 2014.

“This is better for me and also for Ajax.”

Asked about his future, De Boer said: “A year without a club is also an option. I’ll see what comes my way.”

Ajax director Edwin van der Sar said De Boer was “hugely ambitious”.

“We are sorry that he is leaving,” the former Manchester United keeper said.

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Frank de Boer Steps Down As Ajax Boss

Ajax Retain Title Edge With Goal Burst

Ajax retained first place in the Dutch title race by scoring three times late on to preserve their goal difference advantage over PSV Eindhoven.

The leaders beat FC Twente 4-0 but they will go into the final day of the season level on points with PSV, who defeated Cambuur 6-2.

PSV looked set to close the gap with 10 minutes left on Sunday as they led 5-2 and Ajax only had a 1-0 advantage.

But Ajax then scored three times to wrestle back the initiative.

It was the first time since 1991 that Ajax had scored three or more goals from the 80-minute mark onwards in an Eredivisie game.

It ensured they will go into their game at De Graafschap on Sunday with a six-goal advantage over PSV, who travel to PEC Zwolle for their final game.

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Ajax Retain Title Edge With Goal Burst

Edwin Gyimah Proves Instrumental For Pirates At Home To Ajax Cape Town

Black Stars midfielder Edwin Gyimah steered Orlando Pirates to a vital three points at home to Ajax Cape Town in the South African Professional League (SPL).

The former Wa All Stars defensive screen edged out compatriot Lawrence Lartey in the Ghanaian derby on South African soil.

Gyimah, bagged his 55th appearances in the SPL since joining the SPL from Wa All Stars whiles Lartey registered his fifth straight start of the campaign.

Both players headed into the PSL clash battling relegation but it was the Soweto giants who proved pivotal in a flurry of errors from the Ghanaian duo.

Lartey forced Rivaldo Coetzee into scoring an own goal to put Pirates ahead before Sifiso Myen came off the bench to clinch the three points for the struggling Pirates.

Gyimah equalled the feat of his Ghanaian opponent with a costly mistake en route to the only goal scored by Ajax Cape Town.

The former Wa All Stars robust midfielder played in Prince Nxumalo who drew parity for the visitors before Myeng kept the points with a late strike from the bench.

Pirates usurp Ajax into the 12th place in the PSL standing whiles Ajax drops to 13th, one point behind Pirates on 19.

Edwin Gyimah Proves Instrumental For Pirates At Home To Ajax Cape Town

Lawrence Lartey bebuts for Ajax Cape Town

Ghana Youth international Lawrence Lartey made his long awaited debut for Ajax Cape Town away to Golden Arrows in the South African Premiership.

The 21 year old defender lasted the entire 90 minutes for Ajax as they snatched a well deserved point on the road.

Lartey sealed his dream move to the SPL after leading Ashgold to their first title in almost two decades.

The former Miners defender impressed his new paymasters with his unique reading of the game away to the high flying Arrows.

The 2014/15 FCPPL defender of the season defied the teaming crowd and intimidation from the visitors to unleash his defensive armories on his debut match.

Andile Eugene shot Arrows into an 18th minute lead from the spot only for Frankline Cale to draw parity two minutes later. Arrows missed the chance to join the top four whiles Ajax moves three clear from the drop in the SPL.

Lawrence Lartey bebuts for Ajax Cape Town

Lartey"s addition is massive for Ajax - coach De Sa

Ajax Cape Town coach Roger De Sa remains excited by the capture of Ghanaian defender Lawrence Lartey who he considers a massive addition to his squad.

Ajax ended a two-year chase for the former AshantiGold captain by signing him to a contract last month.

Lartey, despite being young, comes in with immense experience having captain Ghana’s U20 team to the World Cup.

And coach Roger De Sa feels landing the former AshGold man is a big plus for his side going forward.

“It’s taken two years really, but we are glad to have him,” he said.

“I think he’s a massive addition to our team.

“He comes in in an area where we probably do need cover and he’s got the experience to take us into Africa next year as well, which we need.”

Lartey led AshantiGold to win their first Premier League title close to two-decades last season.

Lartey"s addition is massive for Ajax - coach De Sa