We have now had the opportunity to see the opening fixtures of all 16 teams competing for the title of African Champion. So what have we learnt from the opening exchanges? One observation the opening round has yielded is this: Just like the Euro 2016 tournament the so called small teams will not just roll … Read more
Paul Clement has been confirmed as head coach of Swansea City. The 44-year-old becomes the Swans’ third boss of the season after joining from Bayern Munich, where he was assistant to Carlo Ancelotti. Clement agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Bob Bradley, who had been in charge since Francesco Guidolin’s departure in October. The former … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have announced their provisional squad for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals which will take place between 14 January – 5 February in Gabon. The 31-man squad includes eight England-based players namely Benik Afobe, Dieumerci Mbokani, Gabriel Zakuani, Chancel Mbemba, Yousseouf Mulumbu, Jacques Maghoma, Jordan Botaka and … Read more
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract that will run until 2019. The 33-year-old England international joined West Brom on loan from Birmingham City in 2011 before making the move permanent a year later. He has made 161 appearances for the club, keeping 41 clean sheets. “His form has been there … Read more
Birmingham City have sacked manager Gary Rowett after more than two years in charge of the Championship club. Blues are seventh in the table following their 2-1 win over Ipswich Town on Tuesday. Former City defender Rowett, 42, who left Burton Albion to replace Lee Clark in October 2014, won 42 of his 106 games … Read more
Christian Atsu’s Newcastle United returned to winning ways on Saturday courtesy of a 4-0 bashing of Birmingham City in the Championship. The Geordies had lost their last two matches in the division following their impressive nine-match winning run. Rafael Benitez’s men suddenly hit a brick wall as they lost successively to Nottingham Forest and Blackburn … Read more
Ghanaian starlet Raphael Dwamena dominated the headlines among Ghanaian players across the globe after scoring a second hat-trick in three games. In England Albert Adomah earned raving reviews from Aston Villa fans while midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah made a surprise return to play the full 90 minutes for Juventus on Saturday. Defender Rashid Sumaila assisted a … Read more
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has confirmed Ghana winger Albert Adomah will play against Blackburn Rovers after recovering from an injury. The Ghana international has recovered quicker than expected after he suffered a ‘horrible dead leg’ injury during the side’s 1-1 stalemate at Birmingham City. The 28-year-old was clattered during the first-half of the Second … Read more
Ghana winger Albert Adomah is eagerly awaiting Sunday’s Second City Derby between his Aston Villa side and Birmingham City. The two teams are set to face off at the St. Andrew’s Stadium in what is also known in some circles as the Birmingham Derby. Adomah joined Villa from Middlesbrough in August, and after seven Championship … Read more
Ahead of Sunday’s Championship clash with Birmingham City, Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says Ghana winger Albert Adomah has completely recovered from an injury picked up against Reading. The 28-year-old injured his ankle in their 2-1 win last week after coming on as second half substitute, setting up match winner Jonathan Kodjia. The former Middlesbrough … Read more
Most Ghanaians are still living the nostalgic days of Sammy Adjei and Richard Kingson despite the two heroes fading out of the scene. Adjei left an indelible mark in the heart of his fans who still praise him for his goalkeeping qualities and charisma required for the job. He was a safe-hand anytime he manned … Read more
English League One side Cheltenham Town have secured Ghanaian youngster Koby Arthur on loan from former Premier League side Birmingham City, the club has confirmed. The 20-year-old former Liberty Professionals starlet returns to the LCI Rail Stadium and will remain with the Robins until January 2017. Arthur scored four times in eight appearances for Cheltenham … Read more