Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca does not think there will be “any problems at all” when midfielder Enzo Fernandez joins up with his squad on Monday on their US pre-season tour, amid ongoing disciplinary proceedings into alleged racism. The midfielder, 23, was accused by the French Football Federation of singing a “racist and discriminatory” chant after Argentina won the Copa America. ...
Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari received positive praise from Austin FC coach Josh Wolff after a promising debut for the club on July 21. Bukari, who recently joined Austin from Red Star Belgrade, started the match against Charlotte FC and played for 58 minutes despite missing out on preseason training. Wolff highlighted Bukari’s immediate impact in the 2-2 draw, praising his ...
Belgium’s home match against Israel in the Nations League will take place behind closed doors in Debrecen, Hungary on 6 September. The Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) had been searching for a new venue after the city of Brussels said it was “impossible” to host the fixture because of security fears. Other Belgian cities also refused to host the match. The ...
Ghanaian forward Joseph Paintsil has been included in the Major League Soccer Team of the Week after a stellar performance for LA Galaxy in their thrilling 3-2 victory over Portland Timbers. The 26-year-old was a force to be reckoned with, not only finding the net himself but also creating chances for his teammates. Joseph Paintsil bagged a goal and provided ...
Nicholas “Nico” Williams is the talk of European football after a sensational European Championship, where he helped Spain stun England 2-1 in a thrilling final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion in July 15. The 22-year-old winger, born to Ghanaian parents, dazzled with his exceptional skills, scoring twice and providing a crucial assist throughout the tournament. His standout moment came in the final, ...
Ghanaian forward Jalal Abdulai stole the show with a brace as IF Elfsborg secured a vital 3-1 victory over Mjällby in the Swedish Allsvenskan. The 19-year-old striker wasted no time, putting Elfsborg on the board within the first minute after being set up by compatriot Terry Yegbe. Mjällby responded through Elliot Stroud in the 27th minute, but Jalal Abdulai wasn’t ...
Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Sadiq continued his impressive pre-season form, netting a goal to help AZ Alkmaar secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over Belgian side Kortrijk in a friendly encounter. The 24-year-old forward doubled AZ Alkmaar’s lead in the 59th minute, extending the advantage established by Troy Parrott’s opener in the 14th minute. This marks Sadiq’s second goal of the pre-season, ...
Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku is excited about the upcoming season under Fenerbahçe’s new manager, José Mourinho. Djiku, who impressed in his debut season (3 goals, 2 assists in 36 games), spoke highly of Mourinho’s tactical knowledge and the team’s commitment to adapting to his philosophy. “Our training is going well,”Alexander Djiku told Fenerbahçe TV. “We’re working hard to understand and ...
The Korean Football Association has written to Fifa to express “serious concerns” after Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan was the target of an alleged racist remark by a Como player in a pre-season friendly. South Korea forward Hwang reported the remark during Monday’s friendly in Marbella, Spain. Como said one of their players made a reference surrounding Hwang’s name. The Italian club ...
Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus is setting ambitious targets for himself and West Ham United ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season. The 23-year-old impressed in his debut season with the Hammers, scoring 14 goals and providing 6 assists in all competitions across 46 appearances. Mohammed Kudus joined West Ham from Dutch giants Ajax in the summer of 2023 and quickly established ...