AC Milan Sack Coach

AC Milan have announced the sacking of coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, replacing the Serbian with youth-team boss Cristian Brocchi until the end of the season.

Defeat to Serie A leaders Juventus on Saturday left sixth-placed Milan with just two points from their last five matches.

Mihajlovic has been relieved of his role as #ACMilan coach. @misterbrocchi will now be in charge of the first team a statement from the struggling giants on Tuesday read: “Sinisa Mihajlovic has been relieved of his role as AC Milan coach.

“The club would like to thank Mihajlovic for the dedication and hard work carried out this season.”

AC Milan Sack Coach

Liverpool Striker Set To Return From Loan

Liverpool Striker To Return From Unsuccessful Loan Spell

Mario Balotelli is set to return to Liverpool from his Serie A loan spell after AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani admitted that the striker is currently falling short of expectations.

The Italy international is on a season-long loan at the San Siro, but has scored just three times in 17 appearances so far.

Mario Balotelli has had a torrid time since his 16 million pounds move from AC Milan

Galliani said: ‘We really like Mario, but he has to convince us to earn a permanent deal.’

Galliani added: ‘Mario is feeling well. He is desperate to stay here at Milan. But like I have said before, he does not merit a permanent deal at the moment.’

Mario Balotelli in action for AC Milan as a loan player

Balotelli, 25, previously played for the Rossoneri  between 2013 and 2014, scoring 30 goals in 54 appearances in all competitions before making a £16million switch to Liverpool.

Liverpool Striker Set To Return From Loan

I Don"t Envy Jerome - KPB

Ac Milan midfielder, Kevin Prince Boateng says he is happy with the achievements of his brother, Jerome Boateng.

Kevin and Jerome, of Ghanaian decent were born in Berlin, Germany. The half brothers are into football, but in 2009 Kevin Prince Boateng switched his international allegiance to Ghana, the country of his father after he was sacked from the camp of the German U-20 Euro Championship squad.

There were reports the relationship between the two was sour but the later mended their  differences. Kevin, who was tipped for greater heights in football because his talent, failed to be the Prince.

Whislt Jerome Boateng, the younger of the two, has won three German Bundesliga, one champions league and FIFA World Cup.

But Kevin Prince Boateng he is excited for his brother.

In an interview with SID, Boateng said:

“No I don’t envy and I am not jealous of my brother. He has really achieved a lot in football and that makes me happy.”

“He plays for the best football team in the world. Germany is the best team in the world.”

“[Germany] play football with the false nine and without proper striker If they play like in 2014, they are also European champions . ”

In South Africa 2010,Kevin-Prince and Jerome set a record by becoming the first brothers to play against each other at a World Cup finals.

They again met in Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

I Don"t Envy Jerome - KPB

Essien Receives Best Goal Award

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has finally received his best goal award.

Essien scored a screamer in Panathiniakos 2-0 win over Levadeiakos in the Greek Super League on January 24 and and it was nominated as the goal of the month after a thorough assessment by the Panhellenic Association Paid Footballers (PSAP).

The Ghanaian international goal emerged as the best of the month and he was officially given his accolade on Thursday.

He expressed his delight and promised to deliver more of such goals for his Club.

“For the award and the fact that scored a beautiful goal in Livadia, “ he said.

“Not scoring many goals, but when I do I make sure is good! I’m happy that I won this award and I hope to offer many more to Panathinaikos.”

The former Chelsea midfielder joined the Greek giants from Italian Club AC Milan prior to the start of the season and as so far made 10 appearances for the Club.

Essien Receives Best Goal Award

I Made Mistakes At Schalke - KP Boateng

AC Milan midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng has admitted making mistakes during his days at Bundesliga side, Schalke 04, but he insist they were gravious to merit ‘indefinite suspension’.

The Ghanaian international who was sacked from Black Stars camp during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and handed indefinite suspension by the Ghana Football Association, received another sacking and indefinite suspension last year.

The 28-year-old was linked with moves to Sporting Lisbon, but disagreement over image rights crumbled the deal.

He was also linked with move to Saudi Arabia, but he declined to play for a club outside Europe, and he finally landed a return to AC Milan.

He also revealed that he almost hanged his boots.

“Of course I considered it [quitting football],” Boateng told Sport Bild.

“When you can’t find a new club for whatever reasons, and Schalke, the club you are contracted to, no longer want you, you ask yourself if maybe you should quit and do something else to make you happy. But when you are only 28, it’s too early to leave a sport that you love.

“But peace is something you make after a war, and I never had a war or looked for one. But I am pleased that we can now clear it all up calmly and I wish Schalke all the best.

“It was really hard not to have found a new club for such a long time, and also to have no club wanting to put their faith in me for such a long time. I suffered a lot during this time,” he admitted.

“It was the toughest time of my career because, before then, I had always had the luxury of being part of a club where I was playing and I was one of the most important players in that team. I would ask a lot of questions of myself and wonder what it was that I had done wrong in the two years.”

Boateng admitted making mistakes during his time at Schalke O4 but is adamant he was unfairly treated by the club because the couldn’t pin point exactly his crime.

“I cannot think of anything so bad to justify throwing me out,” he said. “Of course I made mistakes, [but not such] that a club who had spent €10 million on me would then suspend me.”

I Made Mistakes At Schalke - KP Boateng

GFA Veep Hints At Black Stars Door Shut on KPB. Calls him a former player.

At the State House, Ghana, Stephen Appiah in conjunction with Primeval Media organised a launch for a Unity match scheduled for June later this year.

Personalities including Ghana football association vice president George Afriyie, who represented the Ghana FA at ceremony graced the occasion.

Journalists for few words after the programme, and he labelled Kevin Prince Boateng a ‘former Black Stars player.

The vice president of the Ghana Football Association George Afriyie is happy for Ghana international after the player ended his suspension troubles with German Bundesliga side Schalke 04 for a return to Italian club AC Milan.

Speaking to a section gathered around him, George Afriyie said: “Kevin [Prince] Boateng is doing well for Ac Milan.

“I wish him very well in all that he is doing. He is a Ghanaian, a former Black Stars player and I wish well.”

Kevin Prince Boateng was suspended indefinitely for alleged usage foul words against former Black Stars coach James Kwasi Appiah by the Ghana Football Association.

The FA said their doors were open to welcome him back should he apologize for the language and rude behaviour.

And with the player yet to retire, does the word ‘former’ implies he won’t be welcomed back to play for the national team?

GFA Veep Hints At Black Stars Door Shut on KPB. Calls him a former player.

Kevin-Prince Boateng Scores For AC Milan In 2-0 Victory Over Fiorentina

Ghanaian international Kevin-Prince scored for AC Milan  as they climbed up to sixth in the Serie A table courtesy of a 2-0 win over Fiorentina at the San Siro on Sunday evening.

Goals at opposite ends of the match were enough to hand Sinisa Mihajlovic’s side just their third win in their last nine league games and prevent Fiorentina from moving into the Champions League places.

The match was just four minutes old when the hosts opened the scoring as Carlos Bacca picked the ball up in space down the left before cutting inside and burying a clinical finish into the far bottom corner past Ciprian Tatarusanu.

The rest of the half did not follow in a similar vein as both sides struggled to create meaningful chances, with Fiorentina having to wait until 10 minutes into the second half for their first clear sight of goal.

It fell to Nikola Kalinic, but he fluffed his lines when well placed and sent his effort comfortably wide of the target. A second goal looked as though it might be enough for Milan, and they almost got it shortly after the hour mark when Luca Antonelli collected the ball inside the area but could only fire straight at the keeper.

The hosts did beat the keeper once again shortly afterwards, but this time, the woodwork came to Fiorentina’s rescue as M’Baye Niang was denied by the left upright from close range.

Milan did eventually kill the game off with just two minutes left, however, as Kevin-Prince Boateng pounced on a defensive error to double his side’s advantage and seal a first home league victory since November.

Kevin-Prince Boateng Scores For AC Milan In 2-0 Victory Over Fiorentina

Review: How Ghanaian Players Fared In The Major European Leagues

How Ghanaian Players Fared In The Major European Leagues

 

The French ligue, Spanish la liga and the other leagues besides the English premier league returned fully from the holidays break. Many Ghanaian players as a result returned to league action to help propel their clubs to the top and also try retain their clubs involved in relegation battles.

 

ENGLAND

Baba Rahman was an unused substitute when Chelsea were 2-0 victors over league one opposition Scunthorpe United in the English Emrate FA cup on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea’s left back, Baba Rahman

FRANCE

Ghana Striker, Abdul Majeed Waris continued his fine form from injury after netting his fourth goal since his return from injury. The former Red Bull academy player scored a 22nd minute goal for Lorient in their 2-2 draw at Stade Rennes on Saturday.

FC Lorient forward, Majeed Waris

Defender Dennis Appiah played the full duration of the game but could not prevent Caen from suffering a 2-0 loss away to Angers. The defeat now leaves Caen 4 – points adrift Angers who are second with 34-points.

 

Manchester City loanee and Ghana U20 star, Yaw Yeboah failed to make the Lille squad for their 1-1 home draw against OGC Nice.

 

French U20 forward and prospect for the Ghana black stars, Grejohn Kyei watched as his Stade Reims were consigned to a 3-1 home loss by Toulouse. The young forward missed the game through injury.

 

ITALY

The Italian Serie A played their second game since returning from the holidays break and saw an exodus of Ghanaian players involved in club action.

 

Isaac Cofie welcomed fellow midfielder and Ghanaian international, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu when the pair represented Carpi and Udinese respectively. Cofie’s Carpi emerged 2-1 victors over the Zebras.

Udinese combative midfielder, Agyemang Badu

Long absentee Ghana midfielder, Kevin-Prince Boateng marked his second coming as player of AC Milan when he came off the bench to play in the Rossoneri’s 1-1 draw with AS Roma on Saturday.

AC Milan returnee, Kevin Prince Boateng

Alfred Duncan travelled to his old side, Inter Milan when Sassuolo visited the Milan based side in Serie A action.

The Ghanaian versatile defender played 84 minutes and helped Sassuolo beat his former club – Inter Milan by 1-0 at the Giuseppe Meazza.

Sassuolo versatile defender, Alfred Duncan

Midfielder Godfred Donsah was an unused substitute by Bologna who succumbed to a 1-0 home loss against Chievo Verona.

 

Afriyie Acquah was not in the Torino squad for their 1-0 home loss against Empoli. Kwadwo Asamoah came off the bench during Juventus’ 2-1 away victory to Sampdoria.

 

SPAIN

Thomas Partey was not named in manager, Diego Simeone’s squadlist for Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win away at Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Atletico Madrid hot prospect, Thomas Partey

Ghana midfielder Bernard Mensah played a cameo role in Getafe’s 1-0 win against Real Betis.

 

Winger Wakaso Mubarak played 20 minutes of the second half for Las Palmas after coming off the bench came off in their 1-1 draw with Malaga. Wakaso was booked in the game minutes after coming on.

Las Palmas, midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Michael Anaba’s name was missing in Elche’s team when they drew 1-1 with Real Valladolid.

Review: How Ghanaian Players Fared In The Major European Leagues

PHOTO: See tiny Michael Essien leading out his boyhood team

Michael Essien was a star amongst a host of young players while growing up in his native Ghana.

The Panathinaikos midfielder perhaps did not predict he will be as big as he is now having played for some of the top European clubs.

With Olympique Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan amongst the clubs on his CV, Essien has realized his boyhood dream of becoming a top class professional.

He also played for Ghana at two World Cup finals.

PHOTO: See tiny Michael Essien leading out his boyhood team

The Second Coming: Ghanaian Midfielder Makes AC Milan Debut

Ghana Black Stars Midfielder Makes AC Milan Debut After Returning To The Club

Ghana Black stars midfielder and former Schalke 04 player, Kevin-Prince Boateng, made his long awaited debut for AC Milan against AS Roma in a 1-1 drawn game after he was registered in the January transfer window with the Italian football federation.

 

Boateng joined Milan in his second stint after he was released by German Bundesliga side, Schalke 04 for unprofessional behaviour. The German born Ghanaian player has since then been training with the Italian club that sold him for around 12 million pounds.

The former German youth international had been involved in some behind closed door games for the Rossoneri as he was not officially registered to compete in league and cup competitions.

Kevin Prince Boateng made his debut for AC Milan against AS Roma in Saturday’s Serie A game

The 28-year old made his debut – the second time for the red and black when he came on in the 57th minute to replace Luis Adriano at the Stadio Olimpico. His performance did impress his manager, Sinisa Mihajlovic who praised the Ghana midfielder for showing good traits of his talents – character, strength and technique.

 

KP Boateng spoke of his delight at returning to the AC Milan in an interview with the club’s official television channel, Milan. He said,”I am happy to be back. It’s been a while since my last match. The team played a great game tonight,” Boateng told Milan Channel.

 

Boateng’s second game might come against Carpi in the Italian cup.

The Second Coming: Ghanaian Midfielder Makes AC Milan Debut

Stomach bug prevents Kevin-Prince Boateng from featuring on Milan return

Kevin-Prince Boateng was unable to make his first appearance on his return to AC Milan in Wednesday’s shock defeat to Bologna over an illness a few hours to kickoff.

The 28-year-old had been named in the Rossoneri squad for the Serie-A clash but had to be withdrawn after suffering a stomach bug.

Boateng was hoping to make his first start on his return to the Italian club after his move was confirmed by the Italian FA on Tuesday.

He however had to watch painfully from the stands as Milan slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Bologna.

An 82^nd minute strike from Emanuele Giaccherini was enough to sink the hosts to get their 2016 to the worst possible start.

Boateng can now only be hopeful to make a full recovery from his latest illness to play for Milan when they travel to face Roma on Saturday.

He made 100 appearances in his previous spell with the Rossoneri, scoring 17 goals and helping the Diavolo to win the 2011 Italian Serie A title.

Stomach bug prevents Kevin-Prince Boateng from featuring on Milan return

Kevin-Prince Boateng"s return to AC Milan officialized as Italian FA certify contract

Kevin-Prince Boateng’s return to AC Milan has been made official by the Italian FA.

This was after he Italian giants lodged the Ghanaian’s contract to the relevant authorities on Monday afternoon.

Milan handed Boateng a short-term contract after impressing on trial with the club.

The suspended Black Stars player has not played competitive football close to a year now after being frozen out at Schalke over disciplinary issues.

Boateng once played an impressed during his initial three-year stint with the Rossoneri.

The Ghanaian arrives as a free agent after terminating his contract at Schalke.

He will however be working under new coach this time around at Milan as Massimiliano Allgeri – the coach he played under during his first stint – has since been replaced by Sinisa Mihajlovic.

Boateng is expected to guide the predominant youthful Milan side with his enormous experience.

He won the Serie-A and Coppa Italia title during his first stint with the club where he played alongside players sich as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sulley Muntari, Mark van Bommel, Alexandre Pato, Clarence Seedorf and Andrea Pirlo.

Kevin-Prince Boateng"s return to AC Milan officialized as Italian FA certify contract

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi hits out at fan for questioning return of Kevin-Prince Boateng

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has defended the club’s signing of midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, insisting he is at least better than boo-boy Alesio Cerci.

Boateng has been handed a short-term contract to make a return to the Rossoneri in his latest attempt to revive his career.

The Ghanaian quit Milan for Schalke three years ago when he was on top of his game.

But with depreciated form and disciplinary issues, Milan fans are divided on whether the return of the ex Portsmouth forward was the right decision.

One of such skeptical fans asked club owner Silvio Berlusconi whether Boateng’s return was prudent.

Berlusconi’s replied by pointing out to some under-performing players at the club despite his huge investment at the start of the season.

“Don’t you think he is better than Cerci?” he quizzed the fan.

“Zapata useless. Don’t tell me.

“I spent €150m this year but I don’t know when we’ll return to win, wouldn’t you be angry?”

Berlusconi’s response is gaining currency in the Italian media with many considering his comments as overly harsh meant to distract attention from the main issue of the prudency of Boateng’s return.

Alessio Cerci has meanwhile endured a difficult spell since joining Milan at the start of the season on loan from Atletico Madrid.

He has often been booed by Milan fans for his several below-par performances.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi hits out at fan for questioning return of Kevin-Prince Boateng

Boateng"s versatility will help us - AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani

AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani has hailed the return of Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng ahead of the second half of the season.

The 28-year-old has signed a short-term contract with the Rossoneri in his latest attempt to revive his career.

Boateng left Milan three years ago to join Schalke 04 while he was relatively in good form.

But the suspended Ghana international had several run-ins with officials at Schalke, leading him being frozen out at the German club.

But Adriano Galliani who is credited with leading talks to bring Boateng back to Milan feels the former Portsmouth man’s versatility will come in handy for the club.

“Boa is a versatile player,” Galliani told Milan News.

“He can play many roles, he’s good and I think he’ll help us in various areas of the pitch.”

Boateng hopes to secure a longer-term contract when his current deal expires at the end of the season.

Boateng"s versatility will help us - AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani