Monaco defender Badiashile confirms Man United DID bid to sign him last summer
Monaco centre back Benoit Badiashile has confirmed that Manchester United did make an offer to sign him last summer but insists he has no regrets about a transfer not materialising. The 19-year-old, who burst onto the scene two years ago for the Ligue 1 club, was reportedly subject to a bid of £22million from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in September. But France Under-21 international Badiashile believes it was the ‘right decision’ to stay at Monaco – he has since gone on to make 25 Ligue 1 appearances this season, with the club fourth in the table and six points off first-placed Lille. ‘It was the right choice [to stay at Monaco], first off is I have not enjoyed good seasons since I have been at Monaco,’ Badiashile told French outlet RMC Sport. ‘We played to stay up and so now I am really experiencing the top of the table and I think that continuing with the club that formed me was the right decision and this is being proved by the season that we are having.’ Then, when questioned about whether he had any regrets about missing out on a move to Manchester, the teenager said: ‘No, not at all.’ Badiashile made his first-team debut for Monaco at the age of 17 in a 4-0 defeat to PSG in November 2018. He has since gone on to make 70 more appearances for the principality club and is now a regular starter in Niko Kovac’s side. The Frenchman played all 90 minutes as Monaco kept a clean sheet at champions PSG on Sunday night, moving them within two points of the champions. United have been linked with a number of different centre backs in recent weeks, including the likes of Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane and RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate. Braga’s David Carmo, Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Lille’s Sven Botman are other central defenders who are interesting the Red Devils, amid speculation they are eyeing a new long-term partner for captain Harry Maguire. United have conceded 32 goals in 25 league games this season, as they look to challenge neighbours City for the title – they are currently ten points behind the runaway leaders. m.allfootballapp Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Barnsley trigger Adeboyejo extension Malawian giants Karonga United announce the signing of Ghanaian player Erick Atsigah Wallas
Karonga United FC have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian defender Erick Atsigah Wallas from BeForward Wanderes on a free transfer. Atsigah will link up with his former gaffer Oscar Kaunda at Karonga after agreeing to mutually terminate his contract with Wanderes. The 22-year-old Ghanaian defender will join Karonga on a short term deal. “I terminated my contract with BeForward Wanderes because they failed to honor the contractual obligations we had earlier on,” Atsigah said. “There were issues concerning my work permits which they were delaying but acquired two foreign base players to boost the squad. “I felt unwanted so I have to sit with the board to seek future elsewhere because I’m well known in the league due to my achievements since my debut season in Malawi.” He concluded. Atsigah previously had short season with Maldivian side Vyansa before joining Masters Security and Wanderes respectively in Malawian Premier League. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Ex-Hearts of Oak coach Kosta Papic responds to allegations of favouritism
Former Hearts of Oak coach Kosta Papic has decided to keep mute over allegations levelled up against him by the club’s top hierarchy. The Serbian coach after leaving the Hearts of Oak job was accused of favouritism and sowing divisions in his team selection by Board member Dr Nyaho Tamakloe and team captain Fatawu Mohammed. Responding to the allegations levelled up against him, the Serbian coach said, “I’m not going to criticise anybody. To respond to that, I’m just going to move on. Yah, I’m going to take it like that,” . “I don’t want to respond to anybody because the things that have happened between the club, the players and me, are supposed to remain in the club. Not in public. We agreed to resign because of that issue of what I said. “I submitted my resignation, they accepted my resignation and they make me free. I’m not going to respond to what the press say because nobody actually got an interview from me [about the accusations] except you now.” Papic revealed that Black Leopards approached him if he wanted to return to the club, he accepted negotiations started while he was with Hearts of Oak as head coach. “It’s Black Leopards who approached me, I don’t know whether they had seen in the websites or something that there was some small problem in Ghana. They asked me, ‘Do you want to come back?’ I said yes and then we started to talk about that, and we waited for everything to happen in Ghana, and when that happened, I came back, told KickOff.com. Papic resigned on 15 February 2021 stating that he decided to step down as Hearts of Oak coach because of interference in his job by the club’s top hierarchy. He was appointed the technical director of Black Leopard four days time after his resignation. Ghana Soccernet Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Asante Kotoko CEO pleads with gov’t to speed up renovation works at Baba Yara Sports Stadium
Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer Nana Yaw Amponsah has appealed to the government to speed up with renovation works currently ongoing at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Baba Yara Sports Stadium which serves as the home venue for Asante Kotoko and King Faisal has been closed down for over a year for renovation works to be carried out. The Porcupine Warriors have relocated to the Accra Sports Stadium to use the venue for their home games in the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League as well as in the CAF Inter-club competition. Nana Yaw Amponsah believes the Accra Sports Stadium hasn’t been favourable for his side in the ongoing season as the team has performed better in their away games, juxtaposing it with games played in Accra. He appealed to the government to help the team return to their traditional venue. “We all know that Accra Sports Stadium is not our home. Our home is the Baba Yara Sports Stadium”, Nana Yaw Amponsah told the media after Kotoko’s goalless draw against ES Setif in Algeria. “This time we haven’t lost any match away from the Accra Sports Stadium, which is a very good record. So we will plead with the government to help us so we can go back to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium so they should speed up with the renovation works”, he added. Asante Kotoko have a big game coming up against their arch-rivals Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday 28 February 2021. The Porcupine Warriors will be the home team in this fixture due to the adoption of the Accra Sports Stadium as their home venue in the ongoing season. They currently share the same venue with arch-rivals Hearts of Oak. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Tributes pour in for Sports Journalist Thomas Freeman Yeboah
Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Sports Journalist Thomas Freeman Yeboah. Colleague journalists have been badly hit by the news of Thomas Freeman’s death and have thus taken to various social media platforms to mourn the passing of the dynamic journalist. Saddick Adams ( Sports Obama) Fentuo Tahiru, Yaw Ofosu, Akoto Boafo and a host of renowned journalist have been sharing their fondest memories of Thomas Freeman on the handles. About Thomas Freeman Affectionately called Continental Freeman, he carved a niche for himself as one of the most reliable data-driven journalists of his generation. Details of his death remain sketchy but GhanaWeb has learned he died from an accident sometime over the weekend. Freeman was a journalist with Pulse Ghana. His death has been rendered the more painful considering that he lost his mother only last month. He previously worked with Metro FM, now Ezra FM in Kumasi before moving to Asempa FM and Hot FM in Accra. He was also a regular contributor to various sports in the country. He is survived by a wife. Sad to hear the loss of a colleague Thomas Freeman Yeboah. A sports journalist who was well versed in history and stats of Ghana Football and one of the most valuable tanks of information. Thomas was a former member of the GFA Research Team. RIP Mr “Setting the Records Straight” pic.twitter.com/y4dck5pRUn — Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) February 21, 2021 Shocked to hear of the death of sports journalist Thomas Freeman Yeboah. A frequent voice on Citi FM’s Scoreline, Freeman distinguished himself as a historian of Ghana football, and until his untimely death, remained a valuable resource to the Citi Sports desk.This is painful ???? pic.twitter.com/sf0QoT5paW — Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) February 21, 2021 Thomas Freeman’s death has hit me so hard. Such terrible news. He was an exceptional colleague, my hall president back in uni and a tank of knowledge. I am so so sad. What?! — Yaw (@theyawofosu) February 21, 2021 Oh!, I still don’t believe it. I remember the day you called me commending me for the good work am doing when it comes to research. Always calling me ‘name’ because we are called ‘Yeboah’. Sad to hear about your sudden death. Farewell Thomas Freeman Yeboah. ???? ???? pic.twitter.com/4vpUCXyeWT — Bright Yeboah Taylor ‘BYT’ (@brightaylor) February 21, 2021 Oh Charley! ???????? Rest In Peace Thomas Freeman! This guy’s in-depth analysis in sports made me a huge fan of his years ago, totally devastated by this news — Mr. Whyte (@RevErskineGH) February 22, 2021 Screw this life. Rest In Peace Thomas Freeman Yeboah. Ghana has really lost a good sports historian — Tordia Chicago (@okpoti_evans) February 21, 2021 Some deaths hits you so hard. They leave so many questions to ponder over.— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) February 21, 2021 Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Laryea Kingston deserves the Hearts of Oak job – Mohammed Polo
Hearts of Oak legend Mohammed Polo has backed former Ghana International Laryea Kingston to be the next head coach of the club. The Ghana Premier League giants are currently without a head coach following the mass resignation of the technical team led by Kosta Papic a week ago. The resignation was followed by protest from the fans on how the Togbe Afede Board and management were running the club. Mohammed Polo, also a former coach of the club says Laryea Kingson has the experience and skills to manage the club when given the opportunity and support. “Laryea has tasted football before so he has the requisite skills and experience to become a good manager”, he told Light FM. “This is an opportunity for him to be successful as a young manager. Grinding success at Hearts or Kotoko will certainly make you so let’s see what he brings on board”, he added. Hearts of Oak fans have demanded the Board to only appoint a local coach for the club. The team is currently being coached by Samuel Nii Noi, the youth team coach for Hearts of Oak and assisted by former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingston. Hearts ended their four-game winless run on Sunday against Ebusua Dwarfs at the Accra Sports Stadium on matchday 15. A brace from Victor Aidoo and Isaac Mensah ensured Hearts of Oak handed Ebusua Dwarfs their first defeat against an Accra-based side in the ongoing campaign The Phobians will lock horns with their bitterest rivals Asante Kotoko on matchday 16 at the Accra Sports Stadium this weekend. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Ajax coach Erik ten Hag laps up Mohammed Kudus return to top form
Ajax coach Erik ten Hag believes Mohammed Kudus is on the verge of recapturing his nerve after scoring on his return to the starting line-up. The 20-year-old played for one hour and found the back of the net at the Johan Cruyff Arena in the 4-2 win over Sparta Rotterdam. It was his second goal in the Eredivisie. Kudus has now fully recovered from the serious knee injury that kept him out of action for about four months. “His goal was fantastic. In the beginning, he had to look for his position a bit, but I think he played well,” ten Hag said in his post-match interview. ”He has been away for a long time. He can use this match to get one step further.” Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Performance of Ghanaian players abroad
Ghana’s leading football website GHANAsoccernet.com brings to you a comprehensive report on the Performace of Ghanaian Players Abroad over the weekend. Our international football specialist Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to a summary on how the players fared in their respective leagues. Ghanaian Players to have scored this weekend Christopher Antwi-Adjei scored the winning goal for Paderborn in their 2-1 win over Sandhausen Dennis Dowouna was on target for Skenderbeu as they drew 1-1 against Vilaznia Emmanuel Asante scored the only goal of the game to propel Omonia to a 1-0 win over APOEL Baba Rahman was on target for PAOK in their 4-0 win over Lamia Mohammed Kudus was on target for Ajax as they recorded a 4-2 win over Sparta Rotterdam Below is the report… ENGLAND In the Premier League, Mohammed Salisu impressed heavily on his full debut for Southampton in their 1-1 draw against Chelsea Thomas Partey missed Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City due to injury Daniel Amartey played 15 minutes for Leicester City in their 2-1 win over Aston Villa In the English Championship, Tariq Fosu climbed off the bench to play 33 minutes for Brentford in their 2-0 defeat to Coventry Andre Ayew played 90 minutes for Swansea City in their 4-1 defeat to Huddersfield Albert Adomah came on as a substitute to play 19 minutes for QPR as they recorded a 2-1 win over Bournemouth Andy Yiadom was in action for Reading as they lost 2-0 to Middlesbrough SPAIN In La Liga, Joseph Aidoo came off the bench to play 10 minutes for Celta Vigo in their 2-0 defeat to Valencia In the Segunda division, Iddrisu Baba played 51 minutes for Mallorca in their 2-0 win over Almeria ITALY In Serie A, Emmanuel Gyasi was in action for Spezia as they lost 3-0 to Fiorentina Alfred Duncan made a brief appearance for Cagliari in their 1-0 defeat to Torino Kwadwo Asamoah was on the bench for Cagliari GERMANY In the Bundesliga, Kasim Nuhu Adams played 90 minutes for Hoffenheim in their 4-0 win over Werder Bremen In Bundesliga II, Raman Chibsah played no part in Bochum’s game against Aue which they lost by a lone goal Christopher Antwi-Adjei scored the winning goal for Paderborn in their 2-1 win over Sandhausen FRANCE In the Ligue I, Alexander Djiku was in action for Strasbourg as they were held at home by Angers. Majeed Waris was an unused substitute in the game for Strasbourg John Boye played 90 minutes for Metz in their 2-1 win over Nice In Ligue II, Emmanuel Lomotey played the full throttle for Amiens as they lost at home to Sochaux by a lone goal Nicholas Opoku played no part in the game Ebenezer Assifiuah saw 19 minutes of action for Pau FC in their 2-1 defeat to Niort Alidu Seidu was on the bench for Clermont as they recorded a 2-0 win over AC Ajaccio ALBANIA Dennis Dowouna was on target for Skenderbeu as they drew 1-1 against Vilaznia Randy Dwumfour played 90 minutes in the game for the winners whilst Abbey Agbodzie was on the bench Isaac Gyamfi was on the bench for KF Tirana as they lost to Teuta by a lone goal ARMENIA In the Premier League, Nana Antwi saw 73 minutes of action for Lori in their 2-0 win over Shirak Gyumri AUSTRIA In the Tipico Bundesliga, Kennedy Boateng was in action for Ried in their 1-1 draw against Hartberg David Atanga saw 90 minutes of action for Admira in their 2-1 defeat to LASK Samuel Tetteh played 73 minutes and also picked up a yellow card in St.Polten game against Tirol Nana Kofi Babil missed Altach game against Austria Vienna due to injury BANGLADESH In the Premier League, Sadick Adams played the full throttle for Arambagh as they drew against Baridhara as the game produced eight goals Ibrahim Moro also featured in the game for Arambagh BELGIUM In the Pro League, Osman Bukari was on the bench for Gent as they drew 1-1 with KV Mechelen Majeed Ashimeru played 45 minutes for Anderlecht as they lost 2-0 to Kortrijk Dauda Mohammed came on as a substitute for Anderlecht to play 16 minutes in the game. Eric Ocansey played 90 minutes for the winners Daniel Opare was in action for Waregem in their 3-2 win over St.Leige BULGARIA Clinton Osei was on the bench for MTK Budapest in their goalless draw game against Mezokovesd-Zsory Bernhard Tekpetey saw 66 minutes of action for Ludogorets in their 3-2 loss to Lok, Plovdiv Carlos Ohene played 18 minutes for Beroe as they drew 1-1 against Slavia Sofia Mohammed Nasiru lasted 77 minutes in the game Levski Sofia in their goalless draw against Etar CROATIA Nasiru Moro played full throttle for Gorcia in their 3-0 win over Lok. Zagreb CYPRUS Benjamin Akoto was in action for Doxa as they lost by a lone goal to Anorthosis Emmanuel Asante scored the only goal of the game to propel Omonia to a 1-0 win over APOEL CZECH Emmanuel Antwi climbed off the bench to play 45 minutes for Pribram as they lost 4-1 to Slovacko DENMARK In the SuperLiga, Ghanaian trio, Ibrahim Sadiq, Sulemana Kamal Dean and Maxwell Woledzi were in action for Nordsjaelland in their 1-1 draw against Randers FC In the First Division, David Martin was on the bench for Fremad Amager in their 2-1 win over Hvidovre IF Clinton Antwi played the full throttle for Esbjerg in their 1-0 win over Fredericia CYPRUS Barnes Osei saw 73 minutes of action for Nea Salamis in their 4-0 win over Karmiotissa Kingsley Sarfo played 90 minutes for OL.Nicosia recorded a 1-0 win over AEK Larnaca EGYPT Issahuku Yakubu lasted the entire duration in the game for Wadi Degla in their 3-1 defeat to Misr Lel Makkasa Solomon Mensah saw 57 minutes of action for ASWAN as they recorded a 3-1 win over Al lttihad FINLAND Anthony Annan saw 62 minutes of action for Inter Tuku in their 1-0 win over Haka Nana
FIFA rankings: Ghana placed 52nd
Ghana maintained 52nd position on the latest FIFA world rankings released by football’s global governing body on Thursday. The country also maintained its 8th position on the African continent. The Black Stars have not played any games in the last two months. In the latest ranking, Senegal top the African continent ahead of Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Nigeria, with Egypt, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso rounding out Africa’s top ten teams. The next FIFA world ranking will be published on April 8. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Tunisian referee to handle ES Setif-Asante Kotoko Confederation Cup return leg
Tunisian referee Haythem Guirat has been selected by CAF to officiate the CAF Confederation Cup 2nd leg qualifying match between ES Setif and Asante Kotoko. Referee Guirat will officiate the game which will be played at the May 8, 1945 stadium (Artificial turf) in Setif on Sunday, February 21, 2021.. He will be assisted by Mohamed Bakir (Assistant I), Amine Barkallah (Assistant II) and Mohamed Yousri Bouali (Fourth Official). Gamal Salem Embaia from Libya will serve as the Match Commissioner. Rachid Boukhalfa from Algeria is COVID-19 Officer. Asante Kotoko will host the 1st leg in Accra on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Ghana soccernet Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093