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Andre Ayew rejoins Swansea City from West Ham

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Andre Ayew rejoins Swansea City from West Ham

After 18 months in London the Ghana international has returned to Wales, where he will play alongside brother Jordan

Swansea City have broken their transfer record to bring Andre Ayew back to the club from West Ham.

Ayew has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal after the Swans paid a reported £18 million for his services.

The Hammers forked out £20.5m – then a club record – for the Ghana international 18 months ago, and the midfielder has only started 25 Premier League games since.

A hamstring injury suffered on his West Ham debut affected his momentum last term and Ayew has only started three league games since David Moyes took over at London Stadium.

Ayew scored 12 goals in 34 league games in his previous, solitary season at the Liberty Stadium after signing on a free from Marseille and joins a Swans side on the up after victories over Liverpool and Arsenal, which vaulted them out of the Premier League’s relegation zone on Tuesday.

The Ghana international will also have the opportunity to play alongside his younger brother Jordan, who is in his second season with the Swans after joining from Aston Villa in 2017.

 

 

Lumor Agbenyenu signs for Sporting CP until 2022

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Lumor Agbenyenu signs for Sporting CP until 2022

 

Ghana international Lumor Agbenyenu has completed his move to Sporting CP from Portimonense, in a four-and-half-year deal, after passing his medical on the transfer deadline day.

Agbenyenu, 21, who has been a superb form for Portimonensei ,returned to Portugal in last Summer after his loan deal with 1860 Munich came to an end, when the club suffered relegation to the German third-tier.

With Sporting currently sitting third on the log, tied on 47 points with Benfica and two points behind leaders FC Porto, head coach Jorge Jesus is hoping to push for qualification to play in Europe next season.

And Lumor is expected to bolster their defence in order to maintain their fine form.
Agbenyenu is expected it make his debut for Sporting on Sunday against Estoril.

He boasts of four international appearances for Ghana and was part of the squad tht failed to qualify to the 2018 Fifa World Cup holding in Russia.

#Sad: Alhaji ‘Hearts’ confirmed dead in Accra

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#Sad: Alhaji ‘Hearts’ confirmed dead in Accra

 

The Phobians former chief passed on in Accra after battling a short illness

Former Hearts of Oak management member Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim popularly known as Alhaji Hearts had been confirmed dead, according to his family members.

The former high ranking member passed on to the next stage of life at the Korle-Bu Hospital on Wednesday despite visiting few family members a couple of days ago for the first in 2018.

According to his former friend and colleague, Harry Zakour, the deceased has been talking about traveling to a strange land recently which he always advised him to put a stop to it, not knowing he was bidding him farewell.

AshesGyamera understands that Alhaji Hearts will buried tomorrow at 2:00 pm but the entire details of the Adua will be announce later….keep watching this space.

Clubs are ready for 2017-18 GPL season despite lack of headline sponsor, says Oduro Nyarko

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Clubs are ready for 2017-18 GPL season despite lack of headline sponsor, says Oduro Nyarko

 

WA all Stars chief executive officer Oduro Nyarko has revealed that all the 16 Ghana Premier League clubs are ready to participate in the upcoming season despite lack of headline sponsors.

Following the unexpected termination of contract between First Capital Plus Bank and the Premier League board in 2015, there hasn’t being any headline sponsors, despite StarTimes coming on board to purchase the television rights until 2027.

Although, many clubs have been complaining about lack of financial power, the former league champion’s chief insists it is not a new thing.

“Ghana FA is still looking for sponsorship for the league but the clubs are already used to the current system. We have been playing the previous seasons without any sponsorships,” Nyarko told Otec FM, in an interview with Osei Akoto Kanu.

“We played last two seasons and last season’s league without any sponsorship and it was successful, so we are ready and willing to play.

“The most important thing now is that we are all waiting for the scheduled date to start the league as expected. We can’t say there is no sponsor so we won’t play the league,” he added

According to Nyarko, the GFA’s annual general congress will take place between February 7-8 at Prampram.

AshesGyamera understands that the ruling for the case at Court of Arbitration for Sports involving Ghana FA, Techiman City and Techiman Eleven Wonders, will be released in the coming days after City fulfilled all charges expected for the case to be heard.

The outcome will decide whether City or Wonders will participate in the upcoming campaign.

By: Bismark Kelly Koomson (Sikapa)

Chelsea confirm signing Oliveir Giroud from Arsenal

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Chelsea confirm signing Oliveir Giroud from Arsenal

Chelsea Football Club has today completed the signing of striker Olivier Giroud from Arsenal.

Giroud arrives with a wealth of experience and a proven pedigree at the highest level having scored goals regularly in the Premier League, in Europe and on the international stage, where he has represented France at three major tournaments.

A strong, physical forward, Giroud is lethal in the air and clinical with his feet in and around the penalty area.

The 31-year-old will wear the number 18 shirt and has signed an 18-month-contract.

Giroud said: ‘Chelsea is one of the biggest teams in the Premier League. They have won maybe the most trophies in the last six or seven years. It’s a massive club and I am proud to sign for Chelsea, and I’m looking forward to playing.’

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: ‘Olivier is a proven talent at the top level and we are very pleased to call him a Chelsea player.

‘He has scored goals regularly throughout his career and is well accustomed to English football and the Premier League. We are sure he will be a fantastic signing.’

Giroud joins compatriots N’Golo Kante and Tiemoue Bakayoko in the Chelsea squad, and he is eligible to play in all three competitions for the Blues.

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Baba Rahman explains why he joined Schalke 04 again

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Baba Rahman explains why he joined Schalke 04 again

 

Ghana international Abdul Baba Rahman has insisted that he chose to return to German side Schalke 04 amid interests from other clubs including Everton because he believes in the club’s direction.

The 23-year-old who initially joined Schalke in 2016, signed an 18-month loan deal from Chelsea on Monday after completing his medical, and believes he is fully fit after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury he sustained last year while on national duties with Ghana.

“I am feeling very good and elated to be at Schalke again. This is a club that I know much [about] and believe in their philosophy and ambitions [that’s why I came back],” Baba told Footballmadeinghana.

“We can go in the same direction and achieve greater things together. Personally, my ambitions here is to to play more games for a start after the long lay off. I believe I can learn more and be good more than I was before my injury,” he said.

“I am fully fit and ready for the challenge, is all about determination, hard work, believe in God and self believe.” he added.

With Emerson Palmieri joining Chelsea from AS Roma to add up to Marcos Alonso, Baba’s chances of playing actively for Antonio Conte’s side was limited.

The former Asante Kotoko left-back is expected to play his first game for Schalke against Werder Bremen on Saturday at the Veltins Arena in the Bundesliga.

Bawumia collapsed in Ghana according to Yofi Grant, says Kennedy Agyapong

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Bawumia collapsed in Ghana according to Yofi Grant, says Kennedy Agyapong

 

Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong, has revealed that vice president of Ghana Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia collapsed before he was rushed to London for external remedy.

Hon Agyapong was in London for a memorial service of Joseph Ayi Ankrah, father to Ray Ankrah, the Financial Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the United Kingdom (UK) but has rejected suggestions that although, he made time off his busy schedule to visit Bawumia, he was prevented from seeing him.

“I didn’t even know number two [Dr. Bawumia] was sick. I was at Landmark Hotel and decided to step down for my breakfast. Then I saw someone wave at me and it was Yofi Grant. He was the only one seated so I went and sat beside him,” Agyapong said on Adom TV on Tuesday.

“Then he said there was something wrong with number two so I asked what it was. He told me he had collapsed [in Ghana,]. Those were the words he used. That he collapsed and he had to be rushed here so I asked how we could get information about his condition.

“Then he started texting and a reply came that he was better. Few minutes later, we saw the Second Lady. Apparently, she spent the night at the same hotel and she told us he was feeling better now.

” I then asked her to extend my regards to him. The following day, I was there with Yofi Grant when he [Bawumia] came,” he added.

According to reports in the local media, the vice-president is expected to arrive in Ghana on Friday, February 2, and start work on Monday.

Swansea City coach Carvalhal impressed with Jordan Ayew’s performance against Arsenal

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Swansea City coach Carvalhal impressed with Jordan Ayew’s performance against Arsenal

Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal has heaped praise on Jordan Ayew following the club’s 3-1 thrashing of Arsenal in the Premier League on Tuesday at the Liberty Stadium.

A Nacho Monreal’s strike by the 33rd minute gave Wenger’s side a deserving lead but Sam Clucas’ brace, which was sandwiched by Ayew’s goal, turned the game on its head for Swansea.

Ayew benefited from a howler by Petr Cech in the second half before he forced his way into Arsenal box to set up Clucas for the third goal of the night.

“I think we prepare very well for the game, but even if you prepare well, you will get nothing if the players do not believe in what you are doing,” Carvalhal told the club’s website.

“So all the credit must go to all my players. All of the players I think are improving. When the dynamic of the team is good, that happens.

“One day, it can be Sam Clucas (who impresses), one day Jordan Ayew, one day Leroy Fer, who is jumping to another level,” he said.

He added: “We knew what would happen in this game – we knew Arsenal would have the ball more because they do that against almost every side.

“But we blocked their dynamic. They like to play between the lines and we blocked them, which meant they had a huge problem creating goalscoring situations.

“A fundamental thing in the game was that our defensive transitions were very strong. Arsenal can hurt you in these situations, but Jordan Ayew was absolutely amazing in the way he received the ball and waited for the second line of players.

“This was crucial for us. We knew if we could do it, we would create chances and we had three or four in the first half.”

Ayew has scored now scored five goals in 25 appearances as the Swans gradually move away from the relegation zone.

They will travel to King Power Stadium next weekend to lock horns with Leicester City.

Jordan Ayew scores as Swansea whip Arsenal at home

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Jordan Ayew scores as Swansea whip Arsenal at home

Jordan Ayew put up a man of the match performance as Swansea City brushed aside Arsenal 3-1 in the Premier League at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday.

After going down on 33rd minute through Nacho Monreal’s opener, when he latched onto a long pass from Mezut Ozil, Swansea regrouped and responded quickly.

Sam Clucas benefited from a mistake from Ozil after the German international was robbed off the ball and Clucas calmly slotted in his effort past goalkeeper Petr Cech by the 34th minute.

Although, Arsenal bossed the midfield for the remainder of the first half, they couldn’t find a breach in Swansea’s resilient defence any longer.

A fter the break, Carlos Carvalhal’s side doubled their efforts and could’ve punished Arsenal if they were more purposeful upfront.

However, after several failed attempts, Jordan Ayew put the Welsh side in front for the first in the game by the 61st minute, to compound Arsene Wenger’s troubles.

With Arsenal pushing men forward for the equaliser, as Chelsea target Olivier Giroud coming on for Nigerian international Alex Iwobi, Swansea doubled their advantage.

Ayew raced down the right flank and went past his marker to make it into the Arsenal box and although the Gunners tried to clear their lines, Clucas benefited from a poor clearance and shot beyond a helpless Petr Cech to silence the away supporters and send the vociferous home fans into wild jubilations.

Ayew has now scored four goals in his last seven appearances in the league after going a frustrating 15-game with a goal.

Swansea have now moved four places up to 16th position with 23 points tied on points with Stoke City who sit 17th on the log while Arsenal now sit eight points away from the top four slot with 42 points.

AshesGyamera understands that Jordan’s senior brother Andre Ayew, is likely to join Swansea on transfer deadline day.

Bull Dog bites private part of a Sunyani woman

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Bull Dog bites private part of a Sunyani woman

 

A woman believed to be in her early forties was last week attacked by a bull dog in a house she is one of the tenants, at South Ridge, a suburb of Sunyani.

According to a close source, the bull dog which belonged to her landlady attacked and bite her around 9:30pm when she went out to remove her clothes from the dry line.

The woman, Rose Kruwaa, is currently receiving treatment at the intensive care unit at the Brong Ahafo Regional Hospital.

Ark News editor Salomey Agyapong visited her at the hospital and said the woman was in pain upon the bite on various parts of her body including her private part (vagina).

Madam Kruwaa narrated her ordeal said she stepped out to remove her clothes from the dry line in the house and the bulldog from no where pounced on her. The dog, she said bites various parts of her body, when she saw that she was almost dying she gathered the little strength she had and held the dog’s throat, it was there that some people in the house came to save her.

The attack she said has left her traumatized and bed ridden. Madam Kruwaa is appealing to the Sunyani Municipal Police to bring justice to her.

According to our source, it a big house occupied by workers and students  from the University of Energy and Natural Resources.

Victim under operation

When Arknews contacted the caretaker of the house, he refused to talk to us.

The Sunyani Municipal Police has started investigations and we are following closely to bring you more updates.

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