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Barcelona sign Ghanaian wonder kid Aziz from Dreams FC

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Barcelona sign Ghanaian wonder kid Aziz from Dreams FC

Ghanaian prodigy Abdul Aziz Issah has officially joined La Liga giants FC Barcelona in a mouthwatering deal, both clubs have confirmed.

Aziz, 18, finalized his move on transfer deadline day after a lengthy consultation between the two parties.

He scored four goals and provided two assists in ten games in the CAF Confederation Cup as Dreams reach semifinals of the competition in their maiden participation.

In total, Aziz was involved in 25 goals for Dreams FC last season as he notched seven goals and 10 assists in Ghana Premier League and four goals in Ghana FA Cup.

“Issah joined the first team at Dreams FC in 2022 having come through the club’s youth ranks- Still Believe and In God We Trust FC respectively,” a club’s statement read.

“His move to one of the biggest clubs in the world represents a massive milestone in the history of Dreams FC, one which everyone connected to club is proud of.

“The entire Dreams FC family wishes the youngster the very best as he embarks on this new exciting journey,” the statement added.

Aziz has become the second Ghanaian player to join Barcelona this season after Accra Lions defender David Oduro.

Emmanuel Gyasi elated after scoring against Bologna in Serie A

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Emmanuel Gyasi elated after scoring against Bologna in Serie A

The forward made it two goals in a row as his effort helped Empoli to go unbeaten after three games

Ghana forward Emmanuel Gyasi aka Big Papa was on target and also adjudged as Man of the Match when Empoli shared the spoils 1-1 with Bologna in Serie A on Saturday.

The 30-year-old is the most in-form Ghanaian 🇬🇭 player in Serie A at the moment after three games, as his efforts have helped Empoli to go unbeaten. They have picked five points as a result, and Gyasi has scored two goals in the process; vs Roma and Bologna.

”It was a good game and we are happy with the results,” Gyasi said.

”We needed a good result before going into the international break and we will use the period to assess ourselves and also improve on where we were falling short,” he added.

Gyasi will have a week off to rest as he was not named in Ghana’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger next week.

After the international break, Empoli will host Juventus at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on September 14 and he is expected to continue his fine form.

Kwame Sosu joins Real Betis until 2028

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Kwame Sosu joins Real Betis until 2028

Ghana youth prodigy Kwame Junior Sosu has completed a lucrative four-year move to La Liga side Real Betis Balompie from Ghanaian division two side Desideros.

Sosu, 18, will be drafted to the club’s youth team as he continues his progress this season. However, depending on his development, Sosu could make his debut in La Liga as the season progresses.

Betis will travel to face under pressure Real Madrid this weekend in La Liga.

Andre Ayew, Kamaldeen, Schlupp and others dropped as Otoo Addo names Ghana squad for AFCON qualifiers

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Andre Ayew, Kamaldeen, Schlupp and others dropped as Otoo Addo names Ghana squad for AFCON qualifiers

The much-awaited Black Stars list for the upcoming qualifiers has been finally released by Otto Addo

Andre Ayew left out again as well as injured Ernest Appiah Nuamah as Otto Addo names Ghana’s squad to face Angola and Niger in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Majeed Ashimeru has returned to the squad after missing the World Cup qualifiers couple of months again due to injuries.

Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Frederick Asare maintains his spot in the squad as one of the three goalkeepers alongside Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Jojo Wallocott.

Leicester City duo of Jordan Ayew and Fatawu Issahaku made the list but Jeffrey Schlupp of Crystal Palace fame could not make it whilst Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana was dropped due to injury concerns.

In the abscence of Andre Ayew, Arsenal poster boy Thomas Teye Partey will continue to act as the captain and he will be deputised by Jordan Ayew.

The Black Stars will host Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on September 5, 2024, before locking horn with Niger for the second Group F fixture on September 9, 2024 at the Estadio De Berkane.

Leicester City agree £8 million deal to sign Jordan Ayew

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Leicester City agree £8 million deal to sign Jordan Ayew

The forward has secured a deal with the Foxes and would be leaving the capital city this season

Leicester City have completed negotiations with Crystal Palace to sign Ghana striker Jordan Ayew in a £8 million.

The 32-year-old, who has scored 23 goals in 211 games for Palace since joining the North London club, will be rejoining his former manager Steve Cooper at Leicester. The duo worked together in 2018 at Swansea before Ayew left Wales for London.

With Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Albrighton, Dennis Praet and Kelechi Iheanacho among those who have left Leicester, the Foxes have successfully secured deals with Oliver Skipp, Abdul Fatawu, Caleb Okoli and Bobby De Cordova Reid and Ayew is expected to be the latest addition.

Ayew played part in Palace’s 2-1 away defeat to Brentford last weekend and that looked like his final game for them.

Fatawu Issahaku provides assist on Premier League debut against Tottenham

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Fatawu Issahaku provides assist on Premier League debut against Tottenham

The youngster lived up to the expectations as he created the Foxes’ equaliser against Tottenham on Monday night

It was a dream come true as Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku made his Premier League debut for Leicester City in their 1-1 stalemate against Tottenham Hotspurs on Monday night.

The 20-year-old played the entire duration of the game and capped his historic night with an assist which was scored by veteran striker Jamie Vardy.

Fatawu had 54 touches of the ball and made two key passes as well as four crosses with two being successful.

Also, the former Ghana Premier League star made six dribbling attempts and succeeded on three occasions. He was fouled three times and committed two fouls, as well as made 21 ground duels and won 12.

In total, Fatawu had 14 accurate passes out of 19 and was rated 7.8 which was the highest rating in the Leicester squad.

Leicester will travel to Craven Cottage next weekend to lock horns with Fulham who suffered a slim defeat to Manchester United on opening day and Fatawu will be expected to repeat a similar performance in a game this would be his first-ever away match in the Premier League.

He became the fourth Ghanaian player to feature for his club on first week of the Premier League after Arsenal’s Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth fame and Jordan Ayew who was a second half substitute when Crystal Palace lost 2-1 away to Brentford.

In other related news, Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew is still heavily linked with a move to Leicester as coach Steve Cooper wants to reunite with his former player before the transfer window closes.

Ayew features as Crystal Palace suffer opening day defeat to Brentford

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Ayew features as Crystal Palace suffer opening day defeat to Brentford

The forward was thrown into the game to help snatch a later winner but things did not go as planned

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew was a second half substitute when Crystal Palace suffered an opening day 2-1 defeat to Brentford in the Premier League at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday.

Ayew, who has been heavily linked with a move to Leicester City to join former boss Steve Cooper whom he played under at Swansea City, came on by the 70th minute for Japanese star Daichi Kamada when the scoreline was 1-1.

With Palace coach Oliver Glasner pushing men forward in pursuit for the winner, a 76th minute goal by Brentford’s Yoane Wissa meant Palace left the stadium empty handed.

Fellow countryman Jeffrey Schlupp was an unused substitute in the game.

Kotoko terminate contract with defender Mohammed Nurudeen over ‘nursing career’

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Kotoko terminate contract with defender Mohammed Nurudeen over ‘nursing career’

Asante Kotoko has agreed to mutually part ways with defender Mohammed Nurudeen.

The club entered into a three-year employment agreement with Nurudeen before the commencement of the 2023/24 football season. However, management notes that Nurudeen also has a contract with the Ghana Health Service as a practicing enrolled nurse. The club explored all possible options to convince him to focus on his football career, but Nurudeen remained committed to his career in nursing.

In light of this, an emergency meeting was convened on Sunday, August 4, 2024, where the Interim Management Committee (IMC) agreed to part ways with the player in the best interest of both parties. This decision was made to maintain the cohesion the team is building for the new season.

The IMC would like to assure our supporters that the club will not suffer any financial or sporting penalties due to this decision and wishes Nurudeen the best for the future.

The club will not be making any further comments on this decision and considers the matter closed.

-KotokoCommunications

Kofi Agbesimah joins Samartex from Hearts of Oak

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Kofi Agbesimah joins Samartex from Hearts of Oak

The Phobians former skipper has put pen to paper until 2026 and will be playing in Caf Champions League next season

After struggling to find his feet at Hearts of Oak due to several factors including superstition, sabotage and family pressure, defender Kofi Agbesimah seems to have finally found peace as he joins Ghana Premier League champions Samatex, the two clubs have confirmed.

Agbesimah was highly rated in Accra after joining the Phobians from Bechem United and even became the captain of the club, however, he surprisingly tendered in a proposal to mutually terminate his contract citing personal reasons.

After several round table discussions, Hearts have opted to sell him to Samartax who are fine tuning ahead of their maiden participation in CAF Champions League.

“We are delighted to announce that experienced center-back Kofi Agbesimah has joined us permanently on a two-year deal from Accra Hearts of Oak,” an official statement from Samartex read.

“His acquisition will ultimately invigorate the defense with unmatched experience and add a new dimension to the team,” the statement added.

Kotoko announce King’s Project with ultramodern facilities to be financed Otumfour Osei Tutu II

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Kotoko announce King’s Project with ultramodern facilities to be financed Otumfour Osei Tutu II

The king of Asante Kingdom, Otumfour Osei Tutu, is obviously not happy with the ‘Container project’ done by erstwhile Asante Kotoko CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah as the club announces The King’s project’ to lift the image of the club.

The new project at Adams-Jachie, off the Kumasi-Accra road, is expected to be financed by the club’s owner and it will boast of seven training pitches comprising of natural and artificial types as well as hostel facilities.

Also, conference rooms and swimming pool is expected to be built in the near future.

“We are delighted to announce the commencement of the transformation of Adako Jachie into a state-of-the-art training facility,” a club statement read.

“This ambitious project, fully funded by His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will be executed in multiple phases. Today marks the beginning of Phase One. Stay tuned for updates as we progress in building a world-class training hub. Fabulous!” The statement added.

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