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Jamie Leweling rejects Black Stars call up; chance for Emmanuel Gyasi and Brain Brobbey to seize

The youngster is reported to have said he is unwilling to play for the West African country since he is unsure of his future as he continues to eye a chance with Germany

German-born striker of Ghanaian descent Jamie Leweling has turned down the opportunity to represent Ghana on the international level despite being offered a golden opportunity.

The 19-year-old, who currently plies his trade with German Bundesliga 2 side Greuther Furth, was a surprise inclusion in Ghana’s 23-man squad named by head coach C.K Akonnor ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan.

Although, Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku defended the decision and revealed that it was the new technical director who recommended his inclusion, the youngster is not ready to play for Ghana despite it being the country of his biological father.

“The boy (Jamie Leweling) can’t honour the call up because it will be very complicated if he wants to switch back to represent Germany in any category of the national team if things don’t go well for him with Ghana,” a source told GHANAsoccernet.com

“Jamie won’t come to Ghana because after further explanation of issues surrounding his call-up, he has decided not to play for Ghana now due to several complications which are both sporting and personal,” the source added.

The decision means that Akonnor would have to call another player to fill the void and the star could fall on Spezia Calcio forward Emmanuel Gyasi who has played every single game this season in the Serie A.

Also, Ajax Amsterdam young striker Brain Brobbey as well as Elton Acolatse could be handed the opportunity since the former recently declared his readiness to play for Ghana.

The Black Stars will face Sudan in the first leg of the qualifiers on November 12 the Cape Coast Sports Stadium before they travel to Khartoum for the return fixture five days later.

Exclusive: Emanuel Gyasi reveals advise Ronaldo gave him after Spezia Calcio’s defeat to Juventus in Serie A

The Ghanaian striker was offered a little but concise guidance from one of the game’s greatest ever after Juventus’ away win in Serie A

Italian-born striker with Ghanaian descent Emanuel ‘Big Papa’ Gyasi has revealed that Portugal captain and Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo gave him ‘a couple’ of advices after Spezia Calcio’s 4-1 home defeat to Juventus in Serie A on Sunday.

The 26-year-old came on as a second half substitute just Ronaldo but it was the five-time Balon d’Or winner who stole the show.

Ronaldo, who had just recovered from Coronavirus disease, scored twice to hand Andrea Pirlo’s side their first win in three games.

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“After the game, I had a little chat with Cristiano Ronaldo before leaving the field. I told Ronaldo that he is an inspiration to me and almost all footballers especially young ones,” Gyasi told AshesGyamera.com in an exclusive interview on Monday.

“He was happy to hear that words from me and smiled. He then said thank you very much my brother and advised me to work hard and keep pushing for my dreams since everything is achievable in life,” he added.

Although, Gyasi has consistently been overlooked by Ghana coach C.K Akonnor and will miss the chance to play in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the youngster insists he is optimistic that he will have his chance in future.

“I want to represent Ghana so I will continue to work hard at club level. I will not allow what happened last month to pull me down.

“I have been consistent at the club level and play in the Serie A every week so I was expecting the coach to at least give me a chance. It didn’t happen but I know my time will come one day,” he added.

Gyasi, who scored the only goal tha brought spezia to Serie A, has featured in all six games that his side has played in the top-flight and boasts of five starts and one assist.

Emmanuel Gyasi and Spezia Calcio make history as they secure maiden Serie A promotion

The Ligurians succumbed to a 1-0 home defeat against Frosinone but still made history as they’ve booked their place in next season’s Serie A

Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Gyasi has helped Spezia Calcio to book a place in 2020-21 Serie A season for the first time in the club’s history despite losing 1-0 to Frosinone at home in the second leg of the Serie B promotion play-off final on Thursday.

After winning the first leg 1-0 on Sunday thanks to Emmanuel Gyasi’s strike, they were started the return fixture at Stadio Alberto Picco on a slow pace despite Andrea Beghetto hitting Frosinone’s post by the 12th minute.

Frosinone took the lead after the break after Andrija Novakovich and Camillo Ciano combined to a long pass from goalkeeper Francesco Bardi to set up Marcus Rohden on 61st minute.

However, Spezia goalkeeper Simone Scuffet made some good saves to keep the scores at 1-0 as Frosinone made several dangerous moves into his his box as they searched for another goal to kill the game.

Gyasi, who is on the radar of Black Stars coach C.K Akonnor, was replaced by the 73rd minute with G. Mastinu and despite Spezia losing the game, they have secured a place in the Serie A since they finished (third) above Frosinone (eighth) on the league log in the regular season.

Spezia have joined Benevento and Crotone as the three clubs from the Serie B to secure promotion.

Emmanuel Gyasi on target as Spezia edge closer to historic Serie A promotion

The youngster capped a wonderful season with one of the most important goals as Spezia look favourite to qualify to the top-flight next season

Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Gyasi was on target when Spezia Calcio made a huge statement in their bid to qualify to play in 2021/22 Serie A when they defeated Frosinine 1-0 in the first leg of the playoffs on Sunday.

The 25-year-old opened the scoring by the 21st minute with a wonderful finish after connecting an assist from Guillio Maggiore to silence the hosts.

Despite Spezia having several decent chances, they couldn’t double their lead before half time.

After the break, Frosinone doubled their efforts as they searched for the equaliser but were unable to break down the resilient defence of their visitors.

Gyasi, who has now scored 12 goals this season, was cautioned on 73rd minute following a bad challenge on his marker.

The return leg will take place on Thursday at Stadio Alberto Picco and the winner after the two rounds will join Benevento and Crotone as the three sides to earn promotion.

Emmanuel Gyasi elated to end 2019 with a goal

The young striker snatched all three points for his side in the last game of 2019 on Sunday night

Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Gyasi was on target for Spezia when they defeated Salernitana 2-1 in Serie B last game of 2019 and the striker couldn’t hide his excitement.

Antonino Ragusa scored the opening goal for Sepzia by the fifth minute after he connected a pass from Juilio Maggiore and calmly slotted in his effort.

Although, the visitors proved to be strong and constantly surged forward for the equaliser after the break, Gyasi broke their hearts on 83rd minute.

The 25-year-old latched on to a pass from Matteo Ricci, kept his composure in the box and sent a powerful shot to beat goalkeeper Alessandro Micai at the his first post.

Substitute Lamin Jallow got a consolation for the visitors but it was too late to stage a come back.

“Of course I’m happy to have gotten the winner for my side. It was my first goal of the season and it came at the right time,” Gyasi said.

“Now we are on break but I will continue to work hard and hope that 2020 will bring a lot of goals and wins for us to at least push of a playoff slot.

“We can still qualify so I will do my best for the team next year and I know my teammates have almost the same mentality as mine,” he added.

Sepzia who face Cittadella after new year, sit 12th on log with 24 points, three points below playoff qualification position but a win in that game can change their fortunes.