According to Transfermarkt.com, three players have now tied as the most valuable footballers in the Ghana Premier League at the moment with a price tag of €175,000
Yaw Preko, the newly appointed coach of Nsoatreman FC, has suggested that the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi might serve as the venue for their CAF Confederation Cup matches.
Preko, a veteran coach with extensive experience in African football, views the stadium's top-notch facilities as a strong option for hosting their continental fixtures. The former Medeama and Great Olympics coach recently signed a two-year contract with the Nsoatre-based club, stepping into the role vacated by Maxwell Konadu, who moved to South Africa to join Black Leopards.
Preko will take charge of Nsoatreman FC as they prepare for their debut season in the CAF Confederation Cup. “I think that from what I heard from the GM, we will play in Kumasi,” Preko told Peace FM, as reported by Footballghana.com.
He will begin his duties immediately as the team gears up for their first-ever participation in the CAF Confederation Cup next season. Nsoatreman FC will discover their preliminary round opponents on Thursday, July 11, 2024, during the draw set to take place in Cairo, Egypt.
English-born Ghanaian youngster Kobbie Mainoo has earned a well-deserved spot in Sofascore's Euro 2024 Team of the Week.
Mainoo's standout performance in the semifinals has not only impressed football enthusiasts but also cemented his status as one of the tournament's top performers.
On Wednesday night, Mainoo shone for the Three Lions as England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the 2024 European Championship. Starting in the second semi-final of the tournament in Germany, he was particularly outstanding in the first half, where he dictated the play for most of the contest.
His impressive display was pivotal in helping England come from behind to overcome the Dutch. The Netherlands initially took the lead in the 7th minute with a stunning goal from Xavi Simons. England equalized in the 18th minute when Harry Kane converted a penalty.
The winning goal came in the 90th minute through a strike from substitute Ollie Watkins, securing a 2-1 victory for England and a spot in the finals against Spain.
Kobbie Mainoo now hopes to win his first international trophy with England by helping the team triumph over Spain in the final on Sunday, July 14.
Ghanaian midfielder Nana Boateng played a pivotal role in Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC's 2-1 victory against Jeju United on Wednesday, contributing a crucial assist in the closely contested match.
The teams' historical record stood at 24 wins for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC, 9 wins for Jeju United, and 12 draws prior to the game.
Boateng, who started the game at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium, demonstrated his endurance and skill by lasting the full 90 minutes. Despite Jeju United dominating possession, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC managed to create more shooting opportunities.
The match kicked off with a flurry of goals. In the 2nd minute, Jeju United's An Tae-Hyun scored a header from the center of the box, assisted by Seo Jin-Su. However, Jeonbuk Motors quickly equalized in the 3rd minute with a right-footed shot from Jeon Byung-Kwan, assisted by none other than Nana Boateng.
The winning goal came in the 71st minute when Jeonbuk Motors' Tiago Orobó headed the ball into the center of the goal, assisted by Kim Tae-Hwan.
Boateng, aged 30, has been a consistent presence in the 2024 K-League 1, having played 11 games and providing one assist so far this season.
Ghanaian striker Prince Osei Owusu scored in Toronto FC's 2-1 defeat to Forge FC in the Canadian Championship Semi-final on Wednesday.
Substituted in at the start of the second half for Aime Mabika, Prince Osei Owusu found the back of the net in the 88th minute at Tim Hortons Field.
Forge FC, with Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah in their lineup, took an early lead through Béni Badibanga's long-range strike in the 11th minute. Just three minutes later, Canadian-born Ghanaian defender Kwasi Poku doubled Forge FC's lead with a goal from the center of the box.
Despite dominating possession and having more shots, Toronto FC struggled to capitalize on their opportunities. Prince Osei Owusu's late goal, assisted by Derrick Etienne Jr. from a corner, was not enough to end their winless streak, which now extends to 10 games.
Toronto FC will now turn their attention to their upcoming Major League Soccer (MLS) match against the Philadelphia Union on July 13th.
Princess Marfo, an emerging talent in the Black Queens, is eagerly anticipating her debut in the upcoming friendly match against Japan. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, at the Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium.
Reflecting on her first call-up to the national team, Princess Marfo shared her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity. “It’s a pleasure to join the Queens for the first time. The atmosphere has been pleasing. My teammates have been welcoming and I’m really looking forward to Saturday’s game against Japan,” she expressed.
Her enthusiasm and dedication are evident as she prepares for the match. “I’m looking forward to doing my best every day on the field to serve the country,” she added.
The encounter with Japan is set to be an exciting event, with fans eagerly anticipating Princess Marfo's debut and the Black Queens' overall performance. The match will also serve as an opportunity for Black Queens head coach Nora Hauptle to assess her team in preparation for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
