The Ghanaian striker netted his first league goal of the season when Strasbourg came from behind to hammer the visitors on Sunday
Ghana striker Majeed Waris finally broke his duck after eleven games in Strasbourg’s 3-1 home win over Montpelier in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
After being snubbed by Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac ahead of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Waris has been playing very well at club side.
Montpelier took the lead in the game by the 11th minute through Florent Mollet after he connected a pass from Mihallo Ristic.
However, the visitors were reduced to ten men after the break after Elye Wahiwas shown a straight red card.
Waris took advantage of the numerical advantage and levelled the score for Strasbourg by 77th minute. The Ghanaian latched onto a pass from A. Thomasson and fired past Montpelier goalkeeper Jonas Omlin in the first post.
With six minutes remaining, Thomasson shot Strasbourg ahead with a fine finish before Kevin Gameiro wrapped up the victory with a late finish on 88th minute for the hosts.
Strasbourg have now moved to seventh on the Ligue 1 log with 32 points, 18 points behind leaders PSG.
The Ogya Boys failed to make it two wins in two as they were held at home by the debutants
Aduana Stars shared the spoils 1-1 with Accra Lions on matchday thirteen of Ghana Premier League at Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Sunday.
After defeating Elmina Sharks last weekend, Aduana were eyeing another victory to close in on Asante Kotoko who drew goalless against Berekum Chelsea on Saturday.
However, Daniel Awuni shot Accra Lions in front after three minutes into the game with a nice finish.
The visitors could’ve added another goal by the 20th minute after Rauf Salifu waa played through but the striker failed to make the opportunity count.
Aduana finally found a breach in Lions’ defence to pull even by the 40th minute through a penalty as Yahaya Mohammed slotted in from the spot.
Aduana returned from the break and tried several times but could not break down the defence of Lions in their attempt to snatch a late winner.
Aduana now sit second on the log with 24 points, three points behind Asante Kotoko who also have a game in hand against Hearts of Oak. That game has been scheduled for February 20 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Phobians showed class as they returned to winning ways against the struggling Brong Ahafo region club on Sunday
Hearts of Oak defeated Eleven Wonders 4-1 on matchday thirteen of Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
After a narrow defeat against Medeama in midweek, the Phobians needed a reaction and they had it in a grand style.
Youngster Salim Adams shot Hearts ahead by the 19th minute with a thunderbolt from about 25 yards away.
The Phobians doubled their efforts after the break as they scored three quick goals to unsettle the visitors.
Kofi Kordzi doubled Hearts’ advantage by the 48th minute before he added another goal five minutes later from the spot after Daniel Afriyie Barnieh was brought down in the box.
On the 62nd minute, Hearts made it 4-0 through Barnieh after the midfielder connected a wonderful pass from Ibrahim Salifu and perfectly fired in.
With six minutes remaining, Wonders pulled one back from the spot through former Hearts defender Tetteh Nortey.
Although, Wonders pushed men forward in their attempt to further reduce the deficit, Hearts cleared their lines and held on to pick another vital three points.
The Black Stars touched down at Garoua on Sunday afternoon and have already checked in at their hotel to fine tune for the last game of the group
Ghana players, technical team and management team safely touched down in Garoua on Sunday afternoon after moving their camping base from Yaounde ahead of the last game in Group C of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Cameroon.
The Black Stars played their first two games in Yaounde where they lost narrowly to Morocco on opening day and shared the spoils 1-1 with Gabon on Friday.
Now, they badly need a win to progress from the group stage and must defeat Comoros in the last game of the group on Tuesday in Garoua.
Black Stars in Garoua
The Black Stars, unfortunately, will be without midfielder Kudus Mohammed who is yet to arrive in camp due to injury concerns. The Ajax midfielder was named in the 28-man squad with the hope that he would recover fully to join his countrymen for the national assignment.
However, Ajax coach Erik Ten Hag has suggested that the player may not play part in the Afcon since he is yet to regain match fitness and was even left out of the matchday squad for their league game this weekend.
“[Not including him in the Ajax squad against Utrecht] already proves what I’ve said all along. He is not [match] fit and it would be strange if he would join the [AFCON],” Ten Hag said .
Also, Benjamin Tetteh will sit out of the game after he was handed a three-game ban by CAF for punching a Gabonese defender on Friday. The lanky striker spent only five minutes on the field but was captured on camera to have given the Gabon defender a powerful left hook following a scuffle after the game.
AshesGyamera can now confirm that Ghanaian supporters in Cameroon will not travel by road from Yaounde to Garoua to cheer the Black Stars on after a timely intervention by African Origin Travel and Tours.
Initially, they were expected to travel 18 hours by road from Yaounde to Garoua but details of all supporters have been taken and necessary flight arrangements are ongoing to move them on time.
The supporters, according or our checks, will leave Yaounde on midday of Tuesday and arrive in Garoua a little over an hour later, before they head straight to the match venue to throw their weight behind the Black Stars.
Ghana currently sit third in Group C with a point after two games.
The Black Stars may have to plan life without the youngster after his coach revealed that he is still not fit to play games
Ajax Amsterdam coach Erik Ten Hag has dashed the hopes of Ghanaians after suggesting that it is near impossible for midfielder Kudus Mohammed to play for Ghana in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 21-year-old has been nursing an injury since November last year but he was named among Ghana’s 28-man squad to represent the West African country at the tournament.
Although, he is yet to arrive in camp after two games, as the Black Stars continue to struggle in his absence, Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac must plan life without him.
The Black Stars lost 1-0 on opening day to Morocco before sharing the spoils 1-1 with Gabon on Friday.
“[Not including him in the Ajax squad against Utrecht] already proves what I’ve said all along. He is not [match] fit and it would be strange if he would join the [AFCON]. He is still yet to get fully better,” Ten Hag said
The Black Stars left their base in Yaounde on Sunday and have headed to Garoua to prepare for the final game against Comoros on Tuesday.
They need to defeat Comoros to stand the chance of qualifying to the next stage as runners up in the group or one of the best four third-place countries.
The Black Stars left Yaounde on Sunday morning to Garoua to prepare for the final game in Group C against Comoros on Tuesday.
Ghana’s contingent in Cameroon left Yaounde on Sunday morning to Garoua with a flight to prepare ahead of the last game of Group C against Comoros scheduled for Tuesday.
The Black Stars have picked only a point after two games and would need to defeat Comoros to stand a chance of making it out of the group as runners up or one of the best four third-place countries.
Black Stars leaving Yaounde to Garoua
Ajax Amsterdam youngster Kudus Mohammed is still yet to arrive in camp due to the injury he sustained last year and Benjamin Tetteh will also miss the game.
Tetteh was handed a three-game ban by CAF after he was captured in a video punching a Gabon player.
The lanky striker can only play for Ghana if the Black Stars reach the semifinals of the competition.
The Ghanaian supporters and journalists are expected to travel by road from Yaounde to Garoua and the journey will last approximately 18 hours.
Barring any last minute changes, the supporters are expected to spend almost a day on the road as they head north of Cameroon to throw their support behind the Black Stars who are in dire need of a win.
The youngster has completed his move to the Eagles and he is expected to continue with his development ahead of what has been described as an interesting career ahead of him
Premier League side Crystal Palace have signed English-born defender with Ghanaian descent Joshua Addae in a long term deal.
The 18-year-old highly rated defender is expected to join the junior side of the club and continue his development.
“Crystal Palace have added 18-year-old right-back Joshua Addae to their Under-18 squad,” a club statement read.
“The teenager last played for Langley F.C, and now joins Rob Quinn’s Palace side. He is a right-back with attacking attributes, and also has experience playing wing-back,” the statement added.
Addae revealed his delight after putting pen to paper and promised to give his best to the club.
“I’m enjoying my time here and trying to give my all and give everything I can offer. It’s important for my family because they always knew I could do it,” Addae told the club’s website.
Crystal Palace Academy Director Gary Issott heaped praise on Addae and advised him to work hard to realise his dreams.
“Josh is a talented young player who has impressed us in recent weeks. He needs to work hard on his tactical and physical development now he has this opportunity, and ensure he makes the most of the chance our Academy offers,” he said.
Addae joins Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp as the Ghanaians in the books of Palace.ppp
The bulky striker has signed a one-year deal with the Iraqi club and he is expected to bang in the goals for them in the new season
Former Asante Kotoko player Frederick Boateng popularly known as ‘Obinim Sticker’ has signed a one-year contract with Iraqi club, Al- Hedood FC, AshesGyamera can confirm. BB The 28-year-old forward sealed the deal through Super Football Management and Agency.
He was heavily linked with a move to Zambian giants Zesco United but opted to move to Iraq since he was promised an improved renumeration and playing time.
Boateng has also previously had stints with Division One League sides Inter Allies and Ebusua Dwarfs.
He joins former Hearts of Oak midfielder Emmanuel Nettey as the two Ghanaians to sign contracts with Iraqi clubs this month.
The young shot-stopper became the hero as the Porcupine Warriors picked a vital point at the Golden City Park
Asante Kotoko shared the spoils goalless with Berekum Chelsea on matchday thirteen of Ghana Premier League at the Golden City Park in Berekum on Saturday.
After defeating Aduana Stars and Ashanti Gold in the last two games, Kotoko were hoping to make it three wins out of three.
However, they had to rather fight for a point at death in the game as goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim had to save a late penalty.
Defender Yussif Mubarik was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box by referee Akubiem but defender Stephen Anokye Badu who stepped up to effect the resulting kick fluffed the opportunity.
Kotoko, after 12 games lead the log with 27 points, four points above Aduana Stars who play on Sunday.
The Ghana international will miss three matches following his dismissal at the weekend, as he was captured in camera punching another player during a post-match scuffle
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed Ghana striker Benjamin Tetteh a three-game ban following his red card against Gabon in the second game of Group C of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.
The lanky striker, who lasted only five minutes after coming on Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew, punched a Gabon player after Algerian referee Lahlou Benbraham had brought the game to an end.
Andre Ayew first rushed towards the direction of Gabon coach Neveu to complain about how his side unfairly scored the equalizer in the 1-1 draw.
Ghana midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh went down and the ball was played out but Gabon failed to give the ball back to Ghana as a mark of replay following the restart and went on to score.
The disagreement led to Joseph Paintsil also going into the books of the referee but Tetteh rushed from the centre of the field to an already overcrowded area to join his teammates in a scuffle with Gabon players.
In the process, he was seen punching a Gabon player with a left hook and Caf has decided to hand him a three-match ban instead of missing two games.
Caf official statement on Tetteh
This means that Tetteh won’t play part of Ghana’s last group game against Comoros in Garoua on Tuesday. He will also miss the round of 16 and quarterfinals fixtures should Ghana progresses.
However, he will be cleared to play in the semifinals if the Black Stars reach that stage.
Ghana currently sit third in Group C with just a point and would have to defeat Comoros to stand a chance of progressing out of the group.
