UCL :Amartey"s Foxes Tame Dragons At The King Power

Daniel Amartey guided Leicester to their second win of the UEFA Champions League group stages in their first-ever European tie at home.

The 21-year-old versatile player maintained his recent fine run of form for the Foxes as they pipped 2004 European Masters by a lone goal.

Amartey showed his value for Claudio Ranieri’s charges with another classy display to keep alive their continental hopes.

Algerian pair of Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani teamed up to score the game’s only goal, half way through the first department of the game to make it two-out-of-two for the reigning English champions.

Ghanaian full back, Jeff Schlupp, could not make the starting XI of the over-achieving Foxes as they embark on yet another mysterious journey.

UCL :Amartey"s Foxes Tame Dragons At The King Power

UEFA CL : Amartey Shines In Leicester Win

Black Stars versatile defender, Daniel Amartey, flourished for his ambitious Foxes in the opening matches of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League.

The central defensive guard continues to show his class in his new role as a midfielder in a dream 0-3 away win at Clubbe Brugge.

The 21-year-old former Copenhaven defender perfectly slotted in as a deep lying midfielder for Claudio Ranieri’s reigning English champions in their first-ever European night.

An opening goal from midfielder, Mark Albrighton, was followed by a brace from Algerian hitman Riyad Mahrez to lay another remarkable foundation on their debut European night.

Italian trainer, Claudio Ranieri, converted the Ghanaian into a central midfielder as a direct replacement for the departed Ngolo Kanté and he has since showed no signs of fluffing his lines.

UEFA CL : Amartey Shines In Leicester Win

Amartey Confirms Readiness To Play As Midfielder

Black Stars defender, Daniel Amartey, has revealed his readiness to play as a cental midfielder after making his full debut for the reigning English champions.

The Foxes centre-back excelled hugely as a midfielder for his side in a 2-1 win over Swansea and has openly admitted falling in love with his new position .

Claudio Ranieri named his Ghanaian  import as a surprise midfielder at home to Swansea in a dominant performance.

The winter arrival from the Danish league however confirmed his versatility with a MAN-OF-THE-MATCH performance at home to their Welsh opponents.

In an interview with LCFC TV, the Ghanaian credited Jamie Vardy for their blistering counter attacking game.

“I enjoy playing there because I can play every where.

“If I get the opportunity, I will show off my talent anywhere on the field.

“It is teamwork and, we have to keep working hard as a unit.

“That is our strength (counter attack) and, it is because of Jamie Vardy’s speed.”

Amartey joined Leicester City FC in the Winer transfer window.

Compatriot duo of Jeff Schlupp and Joe Dodoo missed out for their respective clubs due to injuries.

Amartey Confirms Readiness To Play As  Midfielder 

Amartey On Target In Leicester City Cup Win

Ghana defender, Daniel Amartey, came off the bench to snatch the winner for Leicester City in their preseason cup win over Glasgow Celtic.

The Foxes’ centre-back scored the winning spot kick in a 6-5 win over their Scottish opponents in the International  Championship Cup.

The talented former Inter Allies and Copenhagen defensive stalwart came on in the latter stages of the game and ended up winning the game for the reigning English champions.

Amartey landed himself the much coveted Premier League winners’ medal with just 5 matches under his belt in his maiden season at the King Power Stadium.

Compatriot, Jeff Schlupp, a reported target for the Baggies, came on in the second department of the eventful 1-1 thriller against the Scotts.

Amartey will be hoping for an involving season at the King Power Stadium with six trophies at stake.

Amartey On Target In Leicester City Cup Win

Ghana Duo Intensify Training With Leicester City

Ghana duo of Jeffery Schllup and Daniel Amartey intensified preparation with Leicester City in their Austria-based training camp ahead of their title defense.

The pair did gym work with some colleagues under the watchful eyes of French trainer, Claudio Ranieri.

Jefferey Schllup led the physical endurance exercise for the reigning champions on the second day of their hectic off-season schedule in Austria.

The English-born Ghana international starred prominently for the King Power outfit across their strange season which saw them get crowned as champions of England.

The versatile full-back registered one goal in his 26 league appearances for the triumphant Foxes in an injury-ravaged season including five cautions to his name.

Compatriot, Daniel Amartey, also made a paltry 5 appearances after his winter arrival from Danish side FC Copenhagen.

The Ghana duo will be gunning for six trophies with their unpredictable Foxes when the 2016/17 Barclays Premier League season kicks off exactly one month from today.

Ghana Duo Intensify Training With Leicester City

Press Release: uniBank Congratulates Schlupp and Amartey on EPL Success

The official bank of the Ghana Black Stars, uniBank has sent via a letter their congratulatory message to Ghana Black Stars duo, Jeffrey Schlupp and Daniel Amartey.

Jeffrey Schlupp celebrates with the EPL trophy

The pair won the 2015/16 English Premier League (EPL) title with Leicester City after been tagged outside favourite to win the coveted crown.

The letter addressed to the national players individually read as, “as the official bank of the Black stars, we want to take this unique opportunity to congratulate you for being part of the proud Leicester City Football Club to win the 2015/2016 English Premier League!”

Daniel Amartey poses with the EPL trophy as Leicester City were crowned Champions

The letter added, “your singular efforts, no doubt, played a key role in the historic feat ever witnessed in the annals of  the EPL. As a proud Ghanaian-owned Bank supporting the Black Stars, we are proud of you as a member of the amazing EPL Champions and the Black Stars!

Congratulations  on the big achievement! Enjoy your success today, and look forward to a great future.

Press Release: uniBank Congratulates Schlupp and Amartey on EPL Success

Ghanaian Players In Midweek European Action

England

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Jordan Ayew got booked for  a silly foul on West Ham United left back, Aaron Creswell. The game was going as planned for the bottom placed Villa but with ten men it was difficult to see how they travel back to the midlands with even a point. Goals from Antonio and Cheik Kouyate gave the hammers all the three points.

 

Leicester City vs Liverpool

Daniel Amartey is still waiting to make his debut for Leicester city since he completed an £8m move to the English premier league side. The Foxes defeated Liverpool by 2-goals to nil as they retained their firm grip of top spot. Jeffrey Schlupp is a couple of weeks away from returning to first team action for Leicester city.

 

West Brom vs Swansea City

Ghanaian forward, Andre Ayew played 82 – minutes of Swansea’s 1 all draw game away to West Brom at the Hawthorns. The Welsh side took the lead through Icelandic international, Gylfi Sigurdsson with some few minutes left on the clock it looked like the Swans will win their second game in succession after beating Everton but West Brom’s record signing, Salomon Rondon ensured that didn’t happen.

 

 Italy

Sassuolo vs AS Roma

Alfred Duncan started for Sassuolo as they hosted Serie A giants AS Roma. The versatile Ghanaian international lasted 87 minutes as a lone goal from former Chelsea forward, Mohammed Salah gave the capita based club all three points.

Ghanaian Players In Midweek European Action

Official: Daniel Amartey is A Fox

Leicester City is delighted to confirm the signing of Daniel Amartey from FC Copenhagen on a contract until 2020, subject to Football Association, Premier League and international clearance.

Leicester City Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Daniel Amartey from FC Copenhagen on a contract until 2020, subject to Football Association, Premier League and international clearance.

Daniel, a versatile Ghanaian international, arrived in the UK this week to complete a medical and finalise personal terms after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for his transfer.

The highly-rated 21-year-old, who operates both in central midfield and at right-back, becomes City’s second new signing this month, following the arrival of another exciting young player –

England youth international Demarai Gray.

Daniel told lcfc.com: “It’s a great pleasure to join Leicester City. I know the Club have been interested in signing me for some time and that was a big part of my decision to come here.

“All over Europe, people are talking about Leicester City and how well the Club is doing in the Premier League. The team plays exciting, attacking football and I’m looking forward to being part of it.”

A powerful presence both in midfield and defence, Daniel has impressed in Danish football since arriving in the capital in July 2014. He played a key role as Copenhagen finished second in the Superliga to qualify for the UEFA Europa League during his first season with the club and has helped guide them to the top of the table this term.

Copenhagen recruited Amartey from Swedish outfit Djurgårdens IF, who he joined at the age of 18. He made his senior debut for Ghana against Senegal a year ago and has since featured six times for the Black Stars, where he is an international colleague of Foxes winger Jeffrey Schlupp.

Daniel trained with his new team-mates for the first time on Friday ahead of a Barclays Premier League meeting with Stoke City at King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

 

Source: lcfC.com

Official: Daniel Amartey is A Fox

Amartey Will Be Leicester City Regular - George Afriyie

Vice president of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie is optimistic Daniel Amartey will be regular in the backline of English Premier League side, Leicester City.

The Black Stars defender was in London on Tuesday for medicals after a reported fee of £6m was agreed by Danish side FC Copenhagen.

And George Afriyie is certain Daniel Amartey,  a youngster he knew would be a successful footballer when he saw him in 2012,  believe has the character to be in the Leicester City back set up week in and out.

“Daniel is, perhaps, going to be the revelation of the EPL second round, so let us wish him well,” Afriyie told Starr FM.

“He has a strong character so I have no doubts that he will command a regular position at Leicester City.

“I was one of those who identified him way back in 2012 when he was part of a select-side for a tournament in South Africa.

“That was when I saw his exploits, so when coach Avram Grant took over the Black Stars and invited him, I was not surprised.” he said.

Amartey Will Be Leicester City Regular - George Afriyie

Daniel Amartey set for showdown talks with Copenhagen to review January offers

Representatives of Daniel Amartey are set to meet the coach and officials of FC Copenhagen to review offers made for the Ghana defender.

Amartey is being chased by several clubs noted of them being Liverpool, Leicester City and Wolfsburg.

The central defender is to return to his Danish base anytime soon after spending the Christmas and New Year festivities in his native Ghana.

Copenhagen however appear unwilling to let the Black Stars player go as he is now a key player of the side.

Copenhagen manager Stale Solbakken remains an influential figure in the career of Amartey having played an integral role in his development.

Agent of Amartey, Hasan Cetinkaya, will be holding showdown talks with Solbakken when Amartey returns to base to soften his stands in letting the talented defender leave.

“There is interest from a number of clubs for Amartey, so we must have a meeting with FC Copenhagen,” Hasan Cetinkaya said.

“Ståle has been an important person for Amartey’s career, then of course we would listen to him.

“But anything can happen in this window. The rumors have linked clubs like Wolfsburg and Liverpool as suitors.”

Daniel Amartey set for showdown talks with Copenhagen to review January offers

VIDEO: Watch Liverpool target Daniel Amartey undergo intense training session in Ghana

Defender Daniel Amartey has been undergoing intense personal training while on holidays in Ghana ahead of his anticipated move to a Premier League club.

The 21-year-old is wanted at Liverpool and Leicester City with his agent hinting at a move to England as he now qualifies to secure a work permit.

Amartey who place for Danish club FC Copenhagen has been keeping himself fit with personalized training sessions at the beach in Ghana.

The Black Stars player is seen undergoing one of such intense sessions in the video below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAIPXWMGrbw/

VIDEO: Watch Liverpool target Daniel Amartey undergo intense training session in Ghana

Liverpool Interested In Ghanaian Defender

Liverpool Keen On Signing Ghanaian Centre Back

 

The Agent of Ghanaian defender, Daniel Amartey, has confirmed Liverpool’s interest in securing the services of FC Copenhagen’s player.

 

The verstaile Ghanaian who can play in both defence and midfield is believed to have been on the Reds radar for quite a while. Amartey’s stellar performances in the Danish super league has attracted this seasons english premier league surprise package and leaders, Leicester city, German side – Wolfsburg and French ligue 1 side, Bordeaux to be keen on securing his services as well.

Amartey’s agent said, “many top established european clubs are interested in him. The french clubs are no exception. Many scouts have watched him in every game he has played this season.”

 

Amartey, 23, a memeber of the Black stars AFCON squad that lost the final to Ivory Coast, has featured in 15 – games for his Danish outfit this season.

Liverpool Interested In Ghanaian Defender