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Juventus suffer from Ronaldo’s absence as they lose to Empoli in Serie A

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Juventus suffer from Ronaldo’s absence as they lose to Empoli in Serie A

The Italian giants were stunned at home leaving them with only a point after their last two games

Juventus fell to a 1-0 defeat to Empoli in their first home game at the Allianz Stadium in Massimiliano Allegri‘s second spell in charge, starting life in Serie A without Cristiano Ronaldo on the wrong foot.

Leonardo Mancuso grabbed the only goal of the game in the first half. The Empoli captain turned in from close range past Wojciech Szczesny.

Juventus started well with Federico Chiesa causing plenty of problems for the Empoli defence without capitalising. Empoli slowly grew in confidence and took the lead following a passage of play on the left-hand side, with the ball falling to Mancuso who turned home to give the Tuscans the lead.

Juventus, in disarray after conceding, tried to create some opportunities but struggled to break down a resilient Empoli side who took all three points.

-ForzaItalianFootball

C.K Akonnor ignores Hearts midfielder Salifu as he invites five new players to Black Stars

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C.K Akonnor ignores Hearts midfielder Salifu as he invites five new players to Black Stars

The Black Stars boss has argumented his squad for the World Cup qualifiers following Premier League clubs decision not to release players due to covid-19 scare

Black Stars Coach Charles Akonnor has decided to expand his squad due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and injuries to some key members of the team.

However, Hearts of Oak midfielder Salifu could still not make the squad to the surprise of the club’s supporters.

Spain based defender Joseph Aidoo has been drafted into the team for the World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa.

The Celta Vigo man who hasn’t been in the team since the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan comes in to shore up options at the back due to the possible absence of defender Daniel Amartey for the clash in Johannesburg.

Ghana is likely to lose five players ahead of the second game in South Africa following the decision of Premier League clubs not to release players for matches in COVID-19 red-list countries during the September International window.

This means Daniel Amartey (Leicester City), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Tariqe Fosu-Henry (Brentford FC), Baba Abdul Rahman (Reading FC) and Andrew Yiadom (Reading FC) will not travel with the team to South Africa for Ghana’s Group G encounter on Monday September 3. Aside Aidoo, Coach C.K Akonnor has also handed a call up to Yaw Yeboah of Wisła Kraków of Poland.

As part of the continuous assessment of Europe based Ghanaian prospects, two Germany based players Braydon Manu and Daniel Kofi Kyereh have also earned call ups. Kyereh, a 25-year old forward, plays for FC St. Pauli in the German second tier.

He previously played for Eintracht Braunschweig and VfL Wolfsburg. While Braydon Manu features for Darmstadt 98. The two players were recommended by Technical Director Bernhard Lippert.

The Black Stars will open camp in Cape Coast on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 and play Ethiopia on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 7pm.

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BREAKING NEWS: Hearts of Oak players & coaches test positive for Covid-19

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BREAKING NEWS: Hearts of Oak players & coaches test positive for Covid-19

The Phobians preparations for the upcoming Caf Champions League has been hit with a major setback after some players and officials tested positive for Covid-19

Hearts of Oak have officially reported cases of Covid-19 in their squad as they prepare to participate in the Caf Champions League.

The Phobians have been paired with Guinean giants CI Kamsar in the preliminary stage next month. As a result, they underwent a mandatory testing on Thursday. However, some of the players and officials were tested positive and have been sent into a fourteen-day quarantine.

Those affected would likely miss the trip to Conakry for the first leg on September 10.

 “The management of Accra Hearts of Oak is hereby notifying the club’s fan base and the general public that having carried out mandatory testing of it’s players and officials for COVID-19, a few of the members tested positive for the virus,” a club statement read.

 “Those affected are currently in isolation, though they are all asymptomatic and in good spirit. We want to assure our supporters that this development will not hamper our preparation for the CAF Champions League.” 

“All the players and officials will be retested and even more stringent measures put in place to ensure no further spread of the virus.” “We will once again take this opportunity to encourage everybody to observe the associated protocols at all times, as we continue to adjust to life with this deadly virus.”

Hearts’ Salifu, Afutu, Awako & co nominated for Ghana Premier League best player award

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Hearts’ Salifu, Afutu, Awako & co nominated for Ghana Premier League best player award

The Phobians trio have been shortlisted for the topmost award following a sterling season in the league

Five players have been shortlisted as nominees for the NASCO Ghana Premier League (GPL) Player of the season for the 2020/21 league season.

Top scorer Diawisie Taylor, WAFA’s Augustine Boakye, Gladson Awako and Hearts of Oak duo Benjamin Afutu and Ibrahim Salifu have been shortlisted for the top award.

The GFA will announce a three-man shortlist before the winner is announced at the Head Office of Electroland Ghana Limited (NASCO) on Monday, August 30.

A brief presentation ceremony will be held on Monday at the office of Electroland Ghana at 6pm.

The winner of the prestigious award is expected to receive GHc5000 shopping voucher, an all expenses paid weekend stay at the Alisa Hotel and a personalized trophy.

Below are the statistics of the five nominees:

Augustine Boakye (20) – WAFA SC

29 Matches played

09 Goals

13 Assists

07 MVPs

Salifu Ibrahim (21) – Eleven Wonders & Hearts of Oak

33 Matches played

03 Goals

08 Assists

08 MVPs

Gladson Awako (30) – Great Olympics

31 Matches played

07 Goals

07 Assists

04 MVPs

Diawisie Taylor (21) – Karela United FC

31 Matches played

18 Goals

07 Assists

04 MVPs

Benjamin Afutu Kotey -Hearts of Oak

29 Matches played

09 Goals

02 Assists

02 MVPs

Friday’s Edition of Football Transfer Gossip around the World 27/08/2021

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Friday’s Edition of Football Transfer Gossip around the World 27/08/2021

Liverpool have made an opening move for Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma. (Daily Express)

West Ham stars Declan Rice, Thomas Soucek and Michail Antonio are all set to be offered new deals next year.(Daily Express)

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has declared that he would reject any offers coming from clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal to remain with the Foxes until the end of his career.(Daily Express)

Cristiano Ronaldo wants £510,000-a-week to join Manchester City from Juventus, although making him the club’s highest earner could upset others in the squad.(The Sun)

Tottenham are ready to offer Harry Kane a £100,000-a-week pay rise in a bid to keep him out of Manchester City’s clutches.(The Sun)

Pressure is increasing on UEFA to allow away supporters to attend fixtures in club competitions this season, although a decision is yet to be made on whether they will be permitted at fixtures starting from next month.(Daily Mail)

Donny van de Beek has been advised to look for a route out of Manchester United by Dimitar Berbatov after a disappointing spell at Old Trafford following his £35m move from Ajax last year.(Daily Mail)

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Juventus to bring Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, to the club. (AS – in Spanish)

Juventus want between 25-30m euros (£21-25m) for Ronaldo, with City expected to offer him a two-year deal. (Guardian)

The Italian club expected Ronaldo to stay but are keen to sign City’s Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus, 24, as his replacement. (Sky Sports)

Wolverhampton Wanderers have rejected a loan bid for Spain winger Adama Traore, 25, from Tottenham Hotspur, as they are committed to keeping him. (Telegraph)

West Ham United are targeting CSKA Moscow and Croatia forward Nikola Vlasic, 23, as they look for alternatives to Manchester United’s England attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard. (Sky Sports)

Watford have opened talks with Tottenham over a possible deal for France midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 32. (Fabrizio Romano)

Paris St-Germain are targeting moves for a number of players, including Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, and Borussia Dortmund’s Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, as they prepare for a season without Kylian Mbappe. (L’Equipe, via Mail)

Real Madrid have made an improved £145m bid for France and PSG forward Mbappe, 22, after their initial offer of £137m was rejected. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United have missed out on England Under-21 winger Noni Madueke, 19, after he signed a new contract at PSV Eindhoven. (Mirror)

Tottenham and England captain Harry Kane is in talks about an improved contract. The striker, 28, is hoping for a deal worth up to £400,000 a week after committing to stay at the club this season. (Times – subscription required)

Chelsea are close to signing Sevilla and France defender Jules Kounde, 22, in a deal worth £42m. (Sky Italia, via Star)

Meanwhile Blues defender Kurt Zouma, 26, will undergo a medical before the France centre-back’s £26m move to West Ham on a five-year contract. (Sun)

Tottenham have opened talks over a possible £40m move for Juventus and United States midfielder Weston McKennie, 22. (Independent)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has ruled out the possibility of captain and Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaving the club. (ESPN)

Everton are interested in Brighton’s 25-year-old French striker Neal Maupay. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United will target a central midfielder before the transfer window closes, but may have to wait to move for England and West Ham’s Declan Rice, 22. (Independent)

Hearts players & technical team undergo Covid tests ahead of Champions League participation

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Hearts players & technical team undergo Covid tests ahead of Champions League participation

The Phobians contingent for this season’s Caf Champions League underwent their mandatory tests for Covid-19 on Thursday

Players and technical team members of Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak underwent Covid-19 tests on players on Thursday as they prepare to participate in 2021/22 season.

The Phobians are making a return to the continental flagship competition for the first time since 2005 and their top hierarchy have decided not to commit any mistakes which could hinder their progress.

As a result, they have started early the testing of their players and technical team in order to be be aware of their status before their opponents capitalise on it to defeat them in the competition.

Hearts will play CI Kamsar from Guinea in the preliminary round next week in Conakry and any player that will be tested positive of Covid-19 in the country will be ruled out of the game. Also, that player or technical team member must be quarantined and will therefore miss the return fixture a week later at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“As part of our preparation towards CAF Champions league campaign, the technical team, the playing body and management team of HeartsofOak successfully had their covid-19 test,” a club statement read.

AshesGyamera understand that the results from the covid-19 tests will be released to the Phobians very soon as it could determine which players that will make the trip or not to Conakry to play Kamsar in the Champions League.

Hearts opponents Kamsar have added there Ghanaian players to their squad including former Asante Kotoko captain Amos Frimpong, Karela United striker Sampson Eduku and former Asante Kotoko midfielder Martin Antwi.

Footballer who allegedly murdered three kids remanded by a court in Accra

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Footballer who allegedly murdered three kids remanded by a court in Accra

The Kaneshie District Court has remanded into Police custody, Richard Appiah, a Footballer who is accused of killing two children and storing their body parts in a refrigerator at Abesim in the Bono Region.

Appiah, who was escorted to court with armed Police personnel, is facing two counts of murder.

The accused person allegedly murdered Louis Agyemang and Stephen Boateng.

Some body parts and intestines, believed to be that of his victims, were retrieved under cocoa trees in a farm.

The Court, presided over by Ms Ama Adomako Kwakye, preserved Appiah’s plea.

Appiah, who was without legal representation, is expected to reappear on September 15, this year.

Prosecution led by Chief Inspector Lawrence Anane prayed the Court to remand the accused person pending further Investigations.

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Thursday’s Edition of Football Transfer Gossip around the World 26/08/2021

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Thursday’s Edition of Football Transfer Gossip around the World 26/08/2021

Arsenal transfer target Houssem Aouar has been offered on a loan-to-buy deal as Lyon desperately attempt to sell the midfielder.(The Sun)

Real Madrid are planning an improved bid for Kylian Mbappe with Paris Saint-Germain finally willing to sell the forward if they receive an offer of €210m (£180m) before the transfer window closes next Monday.(The Daily Telegraph)

Chelsea have held talks with Atletico Madrid for Saul Niguez, pushing them ahead of Manchester United in the race for the Spain midfielder.(The Daily Telegraph)

Trevor Sinclair has hit out at Rio Ferdinand for ordering injury-hit Manchester United defender Phil Jones to ‘find a new club’ as he is a ‘waste of time’ at Old Trafford.(Daily Mail)

Manchester City will reportedly turn their attention to Cristiano Ronaldo after Harry Kane confirmed he is staying at Tottenham.(Daily Star)

Sevilla are asking Chelsea for £60m for the services of Jules Kounde as the Blues look to push for a move before transfer deadline day.(Daily Star)

Jesse Lingard is now ‘likely’ to join West Ham from Manchester United this summer.(Daily Star)

Paris St-Germain want 220m euros (£188m) from Real Madrid for 22-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe. (Le Parisien – in French)

Manchester City have not ruled out signing Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, after England captain Harry Kane committed his immediate future to Tottenham. (ESPN)

Kane is upset Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy would not sanction his sale and the 28-year-old could sign a new contract with the club that includes a release clause. (Telegraph)

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City when his deal runs out after the 2022-23 season and take a break from football before becoming a national team boss. (Globo, via Manchester Evening News)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not in immediate danger of losing his job despite the Gunners’ poor start to the Premier League season. Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been linked with replacing him.(Independent)

Roma manager Jose Mourinho is planning a £13.5m bid for Chelsea’s English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The 25-year-old briefly worked with Mourinho during the Portuguese’s second stint with the Blues. (Mail)

Manchester United will not be able to bid for either Rennes’ French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 18, or Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Saul Niguez, 26, unless they can sell players to raise funds. (ESPN)

Chelsea are thought to be in pole position to sign Niguez, with Atletico open to selling the Spain international. (Express)

Sevilla say they have rejected an offer from Chelsea for 22-year-old French defender Jules Kounde and do not need to sell any players. (Goal)

Chelsea and RB Leipzig are possible destinations for Barcelona midfielder for Ilaix Moriba if the 18-year-old Guinean does not renew his contract with the La Liga side. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)

Arsenal and Brazil winger Willian, 33, is trying to secure a move to Corinthians. (Sun)

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets has agreed to take a further pay cut and wage deferral to help the Spanish giants reduce their wage bill. (ESPN)

Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 29, says he is considering retiring after receiving no offers following his release by Championship side Bournemouth. (Athletic – subscription required)

Exclusive: Kotoko defender dragged to the police station after injuring a pub owner in ‘street’ fight

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Exclusive: Kotoko defender dragged to the police station after injuring a pub owner in ‘street’ fight

The Porcupine Warriors center-back was invited to the regional headquarters of the Bono police service on Wednesday following an alleged fight at a popular pub

Asante Kotoko defender Habib ‘Thuram’ Mohammed was invited to the Bono Regional Police Service headquarters on Wednesday to answer questions following altercations that happened between him and another person at a Pub-turned-night club in Sunyani called Groovys, AshesGyamera.com can exclusively reveal.

The 24-year-old, who is on holidays in Sunyani after Kotoko ended the season without a trophy, arrived at the scene on midnight of Saturday, August 21, together with some friends to have fun as they celebrated the birthday of one of the friends.

However, chaos broke out few minutes later at the VVIP section after Habib allegedly got furious because one of the other people around mistakenly popped a champagne and some of the liquid fell on him.

Although, some of the people around together with the securities tried to calm down the tempers of Habib and his friends, the situation got out of hands later, as the Kotoko defender didn’t budge.

He allegedly started throwing bottles and metal chairs around to cause chaos. In the process, he destroyed a lot of things including bulbs, chairs as well as injuring the facility owner Eugene Osei Donkor in the process who was rushed to the Sunyani regional hospital for treatment.

Owusu later made an official complaint at the Police station and gave an account of what transpired involving the Kotoko defender and his friends. He revealed that Habib hit his head with a bottle which left him unstable.

Official statement made at the Police Station by Groovys owner

AshesGyamera understands that after Habib was through with his questioning at the Police headquarters, he knelt and apologised to the Police chief and owner of Groovys. He also chose to settle the case out of the Police station and court in order not to drag it further.

Medical report from Sunyani Government Hospital

He has agreed and promised to pay them the cost of all the things that got damaged at the place latest by Friday August 27.

Habib, according to reports will sign a bond to be of good conduct going forward whenever he is in Sunyani.

Jordan Ayew’s Crystal Palace eliminated from Carabao Cup by Watford

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Jordan Ayew’s Crystal Palace eliminated from Carabao Cup by Watford

The Ghanaian striker was in action when Watford eliminated the Eagles from the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew was in action for Crystal Palace when they got eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing 1-0 to Watford on Tuesday evening.

Ayew was handed a starting place in the squad after being dropped to the substitute bench over the weekend when they drew goalless with Brentford in the Premier League.

Although, Ayew was operating from the flanks and Mateta leading the Palace attack, the duo were too slow and sluggish in front of goal.

They failed to turn several half chances into goals as Watford grew in confidence into the latter part of the game.

With four minutes remaining and the game looking likely to head to extra time, Ashley Fletcher sealed the win surprisingly for Watford by stretching to turn home a Cucho Hernandez cross.

Palace pushed men forward in the remaining minutes but it was too little too late for them to find the equaliser.

Ghana midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp was also in action for Crystal Palace but could do little to prevent his side from the defeat.

Watford’s win means that Crystal Palace have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup in the round two for three consecutive seasons as two came under former manager Roy Hodgson.

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