Gyimah Makes Peace With Coach

Ghana International midfielder, Edwin Gyimah, has made peace with Orlando Pirates coach Muhsin Ertugral after they butted heads last week.

The duo were involved in a heated argument at Cape Town International Airport following Bucs’ 2-1 win at Ajax Cape Town on September 13.

It is thought the confrontation may have stemmed from Ertugral hauling Gyimah off the field at half-time at Cape Town Stadium.

However, the pair  have since buried the hatchet, according to an official at the club.

“Even though the club still has to institute disciplinary action for bringing the name of the club in to disrepute, both the player and the coach have smoked a peace pipe,” says the official.

“Gyimah came back to training and apologised to the coach in front of all the players. The coach accepted his apology. The club is fully focused in their next game against Cape Town City tomorrow.”

Gyimah Makes Peace With Coach

Nana Poku On Target For Misr Yet Again

Misr El Makasa’s Ghanaian import Nana Poku extended his scoring run in the Egyptian Premiership with his 10th strike in eight games.

The free scoring forward followed up his continental heroics with a consolation for his side in a 2-1 defeat to Military Al Shorta in the penultimate round of league matches in the championship.

The 23 year old attacker extended his 100 percent goal scoring run for Misr with his 10th league strike in eight successive matches.

The former Shorta attacker registered three goals in as many appearances for his relegated side to earn a dream move to Misr El Makasa at the start of the campaign.

The Ghanaian however could not have asked for a brighter start to life in Makasa with a debut goal away to Mokawloon before extending his scoring run with a goal each in the next five games.

Nana Poku completed his impeccable form in the division with two successive braces against Dakleya and Ismail before adding Military to his casualty list.

Makasa maintained their eighth place on the log ahead of the last round of matches over the weekend.

Nana Poku On Target For Misr Yet Again

John Antwi Wins Egyptian Premier League With Ahly

Ghanaian forward John Antwi has landed himself the Egyptian top-flight winners medal with Al Ahly ahead of the final round of matches.

Ahly leads the log with 68 points, five clear of second place Zamalek with one game in hand over the chasing pack.

Zamalek dropped crucial points in their bid to force a photo finish in their final two laps of the domestic championship to end their hot chase on the leaders.

John Antwi and his Ahly colleagues will be crowned champions on May 13 when they host fifth place El Masry in the final match day of the season which will serve as a coronation match for the North African giants.

The Al Ahly centre forward has been sparingly used this season since his arrival from Al Shabab but a strong performance in the CAF Champions League qualifiers forced him back into first team action.

The Ghanaian import enjoyed a hugely successful tenure in the Egyptian League before leaving for Al Shabab at the start of the 2014/15 season.

A return of 19 goals in 35 appearances however convinced Ahly to enroll him into their roaster for the current campaign.

John Antwi Wins Egyptian Premier League With Ahly

Kwadwo Poku Rescues NYCFC From Defeat

Major League Soccer based Ghanaian attacker Kwadwo Poku opened his season’s scoring account to rescue a point for NYCFC away to Toronto FC.

Kwadwo Poku shot NYCFC into an early lead before their hosts levelled the scoring just before recess.

The former Atlanta and Wellington forward has been restricted to just five appearances under French trainer Patrick Vieira for the league leaders.

The 24 year old striker however capitalised on the rare start handed him by his trainer with a sizzling performance good enough to earn him much more playing time in the coming days.

Spanish forward David Villa replaced the Ghanaian with 15 minutes left on the clock ahead of the New York derby over the weekend.

Kwadwo Poku Rescues NYCFC From Defeat

Gyimah"s Orlando Pirates Book Cup Finals Spot

Ghanaian international defender Edwin Gyimah exhibited some magnificent display in defence as his side Orlando Pirates booked their place in the Nedbank Cup final with a thrilling 4-2 win over hosts Free State Stars at Goble Park in Bethlehem on a wet Saturday afternoon.

Pirates are now in poll position of clinching their ninth National Cup title.

Pirates had a blossom start to the match as established a 2-0 lead in a first half which was scored on the 24 minutes (own goal) and on the 38th Pirates striker  Memela himself found the back of the net to double the lead but Ayanda Nkosi of the stars pulled one goal back

The Free State side was the dominant force in the second half, forcing the Buccaneers to retreat further and further in defence as the match wore on, but the away side did put together some good attacks on the counter, most notably when Mpho Makola almost killed the game off in the 84th minute, but his rifled shot rebounded off the post.

A minute later Memela capped his fine performance with a second goal  to make it 3-1 but Gabuza of the stars pulled one back to make it 3-2.

The best goal of the game was left for last, with Mohomi firing home a stunning shot from a free kick to make it 4-2 in the second minute of injury time, though it proved to be nothing more than a consolation for the downtrodden hosts.

Gyimah"s Orlando Pirates Book Cup Finals Spot

Alfred Duncan Steers Sassoulo Closer To European Football

Italy based Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan kept his side’s European hopes alive in a slim 1-0 over Hellas Verona.

The 23 year old Sassoulo midfielder proved crucial at both ends of the pitch with crucial interceptions across the pitch in the nervy triumph for the sixth place hosts.

The former Sampdoria defensive midfielder bossed affairs from the middle of the field with his energetic runs for the rejuvenated Sassoulo.

The hosts followed up their 3-1 away thumping of Torino with a fully deserved 1-0 win over the basement side Verona.

Duncan has since clocked 31 appearance and one goal in the ongoing season with two matches to end the campaign.

Sassoulo remains six points adrift of the automatic UEFA Europa league spot in Italy with two matches to end the campaign.

Verona meanwhile has been condemned to Serie B football with the defeat at Sassoulo.

Alfred Duncan Steers Sassoulo Closer To European Football

Kamal Issah Powers Staebik Into Norwegian Cup Third Round

Ghana midfielder Kamal Issah steered Staebik into the Norwegian Cup third round with his opening account of the season.

The explosive midfielder lighted the Staebik Arena with his blistering performances at the heart of the pitch in a 1-7 thumping of Sparta.

Sparta opened the floodgate in the goal feast before eventually shipping in response to end their domestic cup journey.

Kamal Issah capped an impressive outing at the heart of the pitch for his paymasters with a commanding performances to tame his opposing midfielders.

The Ghanaian set up his side’s opening two strikes before scoring his personal season opener with a pile driver in a 7 goal demolition exercise.

Compatriot Ernest Asante played his part in the cup progress despite failing to register a strike.

Elsewhere in cup competition, Mahatma Otoo and his Sogndal colleagues limped into the third round at the expense of Fordes.

Kamal Issah Powers Staebik Into Norwegian Cup Third Round

Gyimah Sent off But Orlando Pirates Progress

Ghanaian defender Edwin Gyimah was sent off during Orlando Pirates Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday night.

Tendai Ndoro and Mpho Makola scored for Pirates in extra-time as they booted out defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns out of the competition with Pirates winning 2-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

The Pirates defender was shown a second yellow card in the 70th minute and placed his team under intense pressure, however, coach Eric Tinkler says the first booking was harsh and added that Khama Billiat was looking to influence the second yellow card on numerous occasions.

“I think the first tackle he [Gyimah] made, he won the ball fairly. I think the referee was a little bit hasty, in my opinion, to hand him the first yellow,” said Tinkler.

“In his second tackle [the referee] immediately awarded him the second yellow, but it comes off the fact that he felt the first one was a foul, when it wasn’t because he definitely won the ball.

”I also felt (Khama) Billiat, on many occasions, was looking for it [to get Gyimah sent off] and was diving,” he concluded.

Gyimah Sent off But Orlando Pirates Progress

Schlupp, Amartey Nominated For Leicester City Club Award

Ghanaian international duo Jeffery Schlupp and Daniel Amartey have been nominated for the young player of the season award at Leicester City.

Amartey and Schlupp will compete for the top award together with the likes of Liam Moore, Ben Chilwell and Demarai Gray. Both players have being an integral part of the Leicester City set.

Schlupp despite suffering an injury has played an influential role in the team’s title chase this season.

The 23-year-old won a crucial penalty for his side which earned them an important 2-2 draw at home to West Ham United over the weekend.

Amartey on the other has braced himself into the Leicester team since joining the Club from Danish side FC Copenhagen.

The versatile defender who has made seven appearances for the Club so far this season has excelled in various positions in the team. Schlupp however won the coveted award at the Club last season.

Leicester City are currently leading the race to becoming EPL champions having already accumulated 73 pionts followed by Totteham Hostpurs who have 68 with only four matches to go.

Schlupp, Amartey Nominated For Leicester City Club Award

Gyimah Reveals The Difficulty Of Playing For Orlando Pirates

Ghanaian international defender Edwin Gyimah has admitted how tough the challenge is playing for a big club like Orlando Pirates, nonetheless, he says he is ever ready to maintain his position in the team despite the numerous competition posed by other equally good players.

The Orlando Pirates man-of-the-match winner in the 4-1 success over Golden Arrows in the ABSA Premiership, further emphasized that hard work is the only way to keep your place in Eric Tinkler’s starting lineup.

Despite the comprehensive win, Gyimah was full of praise for the opposition, while also crediting the competition for places at the club for his performances.

He said: “It was an interesting game. We knew they were going to come out and work hard. They are in a bad position in the standings, which made them hungry to fight for the ball. They did very well. If they continue to perform like this, they will move away from the bottom”.

“The coach told us to make sure to put the ball in the net, and we did that. There wasn’t any pressure for us. We were one man down, but we were able to hold them”.

“It’s not easy to play for Pirates. There are a lot of good guys, defenders like Rooi Mahamutsa and a lot of good defenders. If the coach gives you a chance you just have to prove to him you deserve it by working hard.”

Gyimah Reveals The Difficulty Of Playing For Orlando Pirates

We Are Eager For The Italian Double - Asamoah

Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has reiterated the zeal of his club Juventus on winning their second consecutive Coppa Italia and Scudetto.

 

Juventus currently occupy top spot on the Serie A league table with a clear three points lead over Napoli and have already booked a  cup final ticket with the AC Milan having won the both competitions last year.

 

“We started badly, then we’ve succeeded in a great comeback,” Asamoah told Sky. “Now we can’t throw away what we’ve done. At the end all that counts is who wins.

 

“We’ll have to make an extra effort in these last eight games. They’ll all be difficult, and to get the Scudetto we’ll have to win at least seven, but we’re ready.

 

Asamoah season has marred by series of injury which has made him miss out on international outings for Ghana and for his current club side

We Are Eager For The Italian Double - Asamoah