Edwin Gyimah Stars In Pirates Slim Defeat At Bidvest

Black Stars explosive midfeilder Edwin Gyimah maintained his fine form for Orlando Pirates in their 1-0 defeat to second place Bidvest Wits in the Professional Soccer League (PSL).

The hard tackling midfielder again starred conspicuously for the rejuvenated Pirates across the 90 minutes as they succumbed to a lone strike from English forward James Duncan Keene.

The former Wa All Stars versatile midfielder put an early caution aside to stamp his authority on the game but ended up on the losing side.

Gyimah, who has been named in the Black Stars squad for the double header against Mozambique, has been on a sensational form all season for his Orlando based PSL side across the 2016 South African top flight.

Pirates remains a distant 20 points away from the top of the log but their current state of affairs put them back in contention for the domestic championship glory.

The midfielder has since managed 16 appearances under his belt in the PSL for the sixth placed Buccaneers.

Edwin Gyimah Stars In Pirates Slim Defeat At Bidvest

Lawrence Lartey Opens Up On Donation to Ashgold

South African based Ghana Youth international Lawrence Lartey has finally opened up on reasons why he supported his former club Ashgold ahead of the second round of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Champions League game in Algeria with kits.

The former Ashgold centre back admitted having a strong bond with his ex team mates and was obliged to give back ahead of their crucial trip to Algeria.

The 2014/15 FCPPL premier league defender of the season revealed his satisfaction at putting smiles on the faces of his former team mates as they embarked on their continental campaign.

Lartey, 21, who played a starring role at the back for Bashiru Hayford triumphant side joined the exodus train to South Africa, but continue to show allegiance to the Miners.

The Ajax Cape Town centre back motivated his former side with 30 travelling jackets, 30 Bag Packs and other assorted items ahead of their trip to Algeria where they eventually lost 3-2 on aggregate.

“It is always my prayers to give back to Ashgold as a player. I thought this was the perfect time to do so and to motivate my brothers out there.

“I wanted to put smiles on the faces of the management, the supporters and the nation as a whole”, Lartey told sports crusader.

Ashgold crushed out at the first hurdle in the 2016 CAF Champions league despite leading the first leg 1-0 at home. The Miners lost the return leg 3-1 despite the huge expectations from Ghanaians.

Lawrence Lartey Opens Up On Donation to Ashgold

South Africa Based Ghanaian Youngster Eyes National U-20

South African based Ghanaian defender Prince Awuku has set his sight on picking a slot on the national U20 side after a breakthrough season in Johannesburg.

The Buksburg FC centre back is relishing the prospect of getting his dream call up by the handlers of the Black Satellites team ahead of the qualifiers next month.

The 19 year old former Eastern Rovers utility defender has been a revelation for South African second tier side and has called on management of the Juvenile team to extent their scouting network to the lower tiers as well.

The confident speaking Awuku admitted to the competitive nature of the satellites team but has readied himself to compete for a place at the back given the chance.

The former King Solomon Colts player hailed the handlers of the national teams for their tremendous efforts targeted at assembling the best players in the interest of Ghana football ahead of the 2017 FIFA U20 WYC.

“For now I am looking at doing enough to earn a place in the national U20 side after my breakthrough season here in South Africa.

“My main target for the season is to enjoy my football and probably get a call up to show my worth to Ghanaians.” He stated.

He said, “The handlers of the U20 side have been doing a great job in the past season and I am sure they will continue to make us proud as players with neutral playing grounds.

“I believe kind of league I play in really doesn’t count as I believe in my quality and not the league status.” Awuku told sports crusader.

Awuku passed through the ranks of King Solomon before heading to South Africa for a three year deal with Buksburg FC in the lower tier league.

South Africa Based Ghanaian Youngster Eyes National U-20

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