Italy: Alfred Duncan To Make European Debut

Italy-based Ghanaian  youngster, Alfred Duncan, is set to make his European debut against Swiss side, Luzern; after the draw this afternoon.

The 23-year-old Sassoulo anchor man powered his Serie A side into their first-ever European campaign after finishing sixth on the log.

Sassoulo landed the Swiss giants in a draw that was held this afternoon for the third round of the UEFA Europa league qualifiers.

The Neroverdi pipped Milan to sixth place in Serie A last season, earning them entry into this season’s Europa League.

Eusebio Di Francesco’s side will enter at the third qualifying face, the draw for which, took place this afternoon.

Duncan featured in 35 matches for the European debutants across the 2015/16 season on his arrival from Sampdoria.

Italy: Alfred Duncan To  Make European Debut

Osei Seeking Another Victory For Kotoko

Assistant trainer for Kumasi Asante Kotoko Micheal Osei has expressed his satisfaction after Kotoko’s slim 1-0 over Sekondi Hasaacas, saying they will improve upon that.

The confident assistant coach for the struggling reds admitted to the difficulty he and his charges underwent after a run of four matches without a win on the local terrain.

The record Ghana Premier League champions endured a dreadful start to the season to incur the wrath of the ever demanding fans across the nation.

Osei, who has worked under different head coaches at Kotoko, did not mince words in expressing the enormous nature of the first victory for his side.

The ambitious trainer however aportioned a chunk of the blame to their lengthy injury list as well, though he believe they could have done better.

“We have been waiting for this victory for so long a time. It was a difficult time for both the players and my coaching career as well.

“Our injuries also kept us back and this can be seen in the few players that returned to the side. We still have the potential to do well as all we need is to develop that mental toughness and extra hardwork. I believe things will even get better”, Micheal Osei told sports crusader.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko endured its worst start to the season in almost 50 years with one win in the opening five matches.

The Reds edged out Sekondi Hasaacas at the Baba Yara sports stadium to record their first three points of the season at the fifth time of asking.

Osei Seeking Another Victory For Kotoko

Kotoko Rubbish Three-Match Ultimatum Order To Duncan

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has rubbished media reports that management of the club gave head coach David Duncan three matches to salvage the club’s poor start or face the sack.

Kotoko has started the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League season poorly, losing two and draw two from the four games played so far.

Management is unhappy with the results recorded considering the massive recruitment the club undertook in the off-season and it paid off in pre-season.

The club held an ’emergency meeting’ on Monday to discuss the way forward to remedy the dismal season.

And reports emanated that Duncan was given 3-match ultimatum, but the club has denied the reports.

Communication Director of the club, Kweku Ahenkorah in an interview with Accra-based radio station, Happy FM said: “During the meeting, there was nothing  like that has been said to the coach. He hasn’t been given any ultimatum.” He said.

“There’s no truth in that. Let it be known that management hasn’t given a directive of that nature to the coach.” Ahenkorah added.

 

Kotoko Rubbish Three-Match Ultimatum Order To Duncan

Alfred Duncan inspires Sassoulo to ghost past Inter Milan

Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan inspired Sassoulo to a vital away to Inter Milan as they continue their surge up the log.

The former Samporia anchor man lasted 84 minutes in a well deserved 0-1 win at the San Siro.

Dominco Berardi continued his blistering form for the high flying Sassoulo with a 90 minute winner to seal a sixth place finish for the visitors in the Italian serie A.

The 22 year old Ghanaian joined Sassoulo at the start of the season from Samdoria but has gone on to register 15 appearances with his new employers.

Duncan stormed the Guissepe Meazza with his lung busting runs at the middle od the pitch before parting ways for David Biondini for the visitors.

Dominco Berrardi deservedly bagged the maximum points for the high flying Serie A side with a 90 minute spot kick. The Italian forward kept his composure to seal a respectable 6th place in the keenly competitive Italian top flight.

Alfred Duncan inspires Sassoulo to ghost past Inter Milan

Alfred Duncan comes off the bench to snatch a point for Sassoulo.

Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan came off the bench to pick a sumptuous assist for Sassoulo at home to Frosinone.

The 22 year old defensive midfielder teed up the equalizer for Sassoulo in a 2-2 thriller in the opening rounds of fixtures after the winter break ij Italy.

Compatriot Yussif Chibsah lasted 80 minutes for the visiting Fronsinone in an all Ghanaian derby.

Duncan came on a 60 minutes replacement for Laribi and capped his impressive 30 minutes on the field with 75th minute assist fir Diego Falcineli to draw parity.

The 22 year old utility man who can feature at the back four has since featured 14 times in the serie A.

The former Sampdoria midfielder has been a regular feature for the high flying Serie A side.

Fred Diomisi shot Frosinoe ahead before Gre Defreil levelled matters on 22 minutes Arlindi Ajete restored thr visitors lead on the stroke if half before Duncans inviting assist tied the fixture at 2 all.

Compatriot Chibsah was replaced on 80 minutes with Alex Frara in the visiting team.

Sassoulo moves into the top six whiles Frosinone remained 2 places from the bottom with 15 points for their efforts.

Alfred Duncan comes off the bench to snatch a point for Sassoulo.