Gareth Southgate has dropped Liverpool defender, Jarell Quansah from England's final squad for the upcoming Euro 2024.
Kobbie Mainoo, the talented England midfielder of Ghanaian descent, has clinched the title of FA Cup Player of the Season.
Throughout the 2023/24 season, Mainoo dazzled fans with his exceptional skills, becoming a standout performer for Manchester United in the domestic cup competition.
His remarkable contribution was evident in the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25, where he showcased his prowess by netting a crucial goal with a well-executed shot. This pivotal equalizer propelled Manchester United to a stunning 2-1 victory over their rivals, securing the FA Cup title.
With a total of two goals in six appearances, coupled with consistently outstanding displays, Mainoo's stellar performance earned him the prestigious accolade of FA Cup Player of the Season.
At just 19 years old, Mainoo's remarkable achievements have catapulted him into the spotlight, and he currently finds himself in the England national team camp. As he prepares to represent the Three Lions at the 2024 European Championship, Mainoo's future in football looks incredibly promising.
The experienced wing-forward of Ghanaian descent has appended his signature to a new deal with the newly-promoted Italian second tier side this summer
English Premier League club, Liverpool FC has officially released English-born Ghanaian defender Francis Gyimah.
The German top-tier outfit have handed the promising teenager of Ghanaian origin his first professional contract given his talent as a budding star
Spanish-born Ghanaian youngster Junior Awusi has signed a professional contract with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, with the fresh terms having an option for further extension to a year upon its expiration in June 2026.
The 18-year-old has been a budding prospect for The Eagles since linking up with them at the age of 11 years.
With suitors shooting admiring glances at him, those in charge of the Waldstadion have moved quickly to tie him down to a long-term contract thereby warding off interest from his admirers in a bid to snatch him.
"The winger, who has been with Eintracht since 2017, has signed a professional contract until 30 June 2026. The deal includes an option of a further 12 months," an excerpt over the deal read via the club's official website.
Sporting director Timmo Hardung expressed his delight over tying down their prized asset to new terms as he looks forward to integrating him into the main team ranks going forward.
"We’re pleased that we’ve been able to retain another talented youngster for the coming years in Junior. With his dribbling ability in attack and threat in front of goal, he has an exciting skillset. Our joint task now is to gradually introduce Junior to men’s football so he can show his qualities on a regular basis on the pitch.”
Despite his injury plights, Awusi managed to score 2 and assisted 5 in 13 league game appearances for Frankfurt U19 side during the U19-Bundesliga S/SW 23/24 season.
Given his Ghanaian heritage, he still remains eligible to switch allegiance and play for Ghana at the international level as he's yet to be cap-tied by the Spanish national team.
The English top-flight campaigners have announced a contract extension deal with the talented teenager of Ghanaian origin this summer
Ghanaian teen Daniel Adu-Adjei has signed a long-term contract with English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, the club have confirmed.
The 18-year-old blistering form saw him netting 25 times for the Cherries development side across all competitions during the 2023/24 football season.
"AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce striker Daniel Adu-Adjei has put pen-to-paper on a new long-term contract at the club," an excerpt of a confirmation over the deal reads.
Right after putting pen to paper on the new terms, the English-born Ghanaian teenager had this to tell his club's official website; "l am really happy. I would like to thank God, my family, all the coaches for helping me to get to this stage.
“I am happy to score the number of goals I did. I think it’s probably the best goalscoring season I’ve had since I’ve been here. It was also really nice to cap it off with being named academy player of the year, as well as my first EFL goal.
“It’s nice to get that trust from the club, to secure my future. Hopefully I can repay it, it gives me the confidence to keep going, improving and pushing.
“It has been nice to get this reward and I just want to kick on next season."
Born and bred in England to Ghanaian parents, the forward remains eligible to represent Ghana at the international level.
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