Lech Poznan midfielder Abdul Aziz Tetteh played the entire duration in their 4-0 win over Pelister in the Europa League first qualifying round first leg. A Nicki Bille Nielsen penalty in the 28th minute and two more from Mario Situm and Emir Dilaver gave them a three-nil lead at half time. After the break, Mario Situm scored the last goal for the Polish side who qualified for the competition by finishing third in Poland Pelister finished fourth in FYR Macedonia table The winner over

Richmond Boakye-Yiadom continued his rich vein of scoring form by scoring twice in Red Star Belgrade's 3-0 win over Maltese side Floriana in the Europa League first qualifying round first leg. The 24-year-old, who has agreed terms to a new three-year deal, converted a spot-kick in the 45th minute. This was after Enzo Adrian Ruiz saw red for fouling Nemanja Mili inside the box. After 78 minutes, Slavoljub Srni doubled the lead for the Serbian Super League runners-up. Boakye popped

Ghanaian duo Anthony Annan and Evans Mensah were handed starting roles in HJK Helsinki's 1-0 defeat at Connah's Quay in the Europa League first qualifying round first leg tie. Nathan Woolfe's 40th minute was all the Welsh club needed to win at home at the Bangor University Stadium. Mensah was replaced just after the hour mark by Ousman Jallow and Annan was also withdraw in the 83rd minute by Lassi Lappalainen. The return leg will be played on 6 July and the winner will play

Ghana duo Sulley Muntari and Richmond Boakye-Yiadom have been named among the best free agent during this transfer window. The window in the major leagues will be shut at the end of August. Here's Nick Miller's article for the Guardian Newspaper. Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas If a player is a free agent in the middle of a transfer window, it is usually because something is unattractive about them: for the most part, it will either be because they are no good or because of their age.

While the potential big money movers tend to dominate the headlines, supporters of every club catch up with the latest news on which new faces they could be seeing wearing their beloved clubs strip next season. Any nations big sides tend to go for the more commercially driven transfers big players who can ultimately deliver success on the pitch and on the bank statement. Other clubs may be looking to solidify their standings, or worse still rebuild from the ground up. As a result, while many

Striker Richard Gadze scored as Azerbaijani side Zira FK who beat Differdange2-0 on Thursday night to in the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round first leg. The No.43-shirted player found the back of the net in the 22nd minute at the Dalga Stadium in Baku. Kervens Belfort made it two-nil after scoring on 80 minutes. Zir finished fourth in 2016/17 Azerbaijani Premier League while Differdange qualified as runners-up in Luxembourg The return leg will be played on 6 July with the winner

Orlando Pirates midfielder Bernard Morrison has finally opened up over reports that he had stolen a car in South Africa a few months after joining The Sea Robbers. The former AshGold stylish midfielder was accused to have stolen a car with other reports suggesting that he bought a stolen car, making the reports unclear. But the diminutive midfielder has finally opened up to clear the air. Yes, there were stories out there that I have stolen a car and the media took it up without investigating.

Striker John Antwi scored a hat-trick for Misr El-Maqasa in their 4-1 win over El Nasr Tadeen on Thursday in the Egyptian Premier League. The on-loan player opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before Ahmed El Sheikh doubled their lead on 34 minutes. After Antwi the break, Antwi restored their two-goal lead with a nice finish in the 59th minute. On the 90th minute, he converted a penalty to seal his treble on the afternoon. Antwi has now scored ten league goals forMisr El-Maqasa who

Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng wants to end his playing career at boyhood club Liberty Professionals. The 34-year-old came through the club's youth team before tasting his first European adventure at Greek side Kalamata between 1999-2001. And the former Fulham midfielder, who has announced his retirement from international football, has revealed his desire to end his career where it started. I have made up my mind to play for Liberty before I retire, he told Metro TV. Liberty

"Believe you can and you are halfway there" - Theodore Roosevelt. It is easier, almost effortless to chance on records after records in sports. In NBA, Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have just set a record for meeting in 3 consecutive finals. Consequently, Golden State Arrows are on the verge of smashing Cavs with a stunning 3 1 lead. They only need a win out of the next three games to be crowned champions. In football, Barcelona FC won the sextuple (6 trophies) in

Columbus Crew have blocked the participation of Ghanaian duo Harrison Afful and Jonathan Mensah in Saturday's international friendly against the United States of America. The Major Soccer League side have recalled the duo from the team's camp, meaning they will be unavailable for the clash against the Yankees inConnecticut. However, the club has allowed midfielder Mohammed Abu to stay on for the friendly. Both Afful and Mensah flew back to their club on Thursday ahead of the MLS

Medeama produced a remarkable second-half display to beat Berekum Chelsea 3-1 at home in a delayed Ghana Premier League fixture on Thursday. Defender Paul Aidoo opened the scoring from the home side through the spot kick in the 17th minute. But Stephen Sarfo pulled parity for the visitors on the 31st minute mark to end the first half. The Mauve and Yellows returned from the recess reinvigorated and went ahead in the 68th minute after Bernard Ofori capitalized on a rebound to head home.

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have settled the outstanding arrears owed former coach David Duncan, the club has announced. The Porcupine Warriors have fully paid theGH44,000 owed the former Hearts of Oak and Ashantigold trainer as his severance package. Kotoko sacked Duncan two seasons ago after just four matches into the 2015/16 season.   A Club statement reads: Management has disclosed that, it has fully cleared the GH44,000 financial arrangement it had with former coach, David

The United States Mens National Team takes on Ghana in a Gold Cup tune-up on Saturday, July 1st. Ghana is missing several of its European stars, including Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, and Afriyie Acquah. The Black Stars are 2-2-1 in their past five matches. Ghana typically looks to play quickly and is unlikely to sit back and let the USMNT control the match. Ghana Roster: Goalkeepers: Addo Joseph (Aduana Stars) and Richard Ofori (Wa All Stars) Defenders: Lumor Agbenyenu (Munich 1860, Germany),Harrison

Kotoko coach Steve Polack believes that his side are back in the Premier League title race after victory over Ebusua Dwarfs in Cape Coast. Baba Mahama's first half volley brought the Porcupine Warriors just eight points behind leaders WAFA. The passion and readiness to win this game from my players was great. It was a good game on the day and we had a field day on a weak area we found in their team, Polack said. I heard them saying they will repeat what they did to us last year but we

Belgian giants Anderlecht have reportedly turned down several offers for Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Adjei-Sowah. Sowah, 19, has been linked with a move to German outfit RB Lipzeig with a host of European clubs believed to be interested. But multiple reports in Ghana have claimed the Belgian champions have turned down the request from the clubs for the services of hugely talented defender. Sowah endured limited playing opportunities after being promoted to the senior side last season....

Newcastle United are struggling to attract new players after signing Christian Atsu on a permanent deal. Manager Rafa Benitez has been unable to bring in any other high-profile player as their supporters sit on the edge.   It has a been frustrating transfer window for the Magpies so far, with a permanent deal for Christian Atsu the only piece of business done by the club since promotion to the Premier League was secured. Rafa Benitez is reportedly feeling frustrated with owner Mike

Captain of Aduana Stars Godfred Kpapko Saka is eyeing a quick return from his long injury lay-off against Liberty Professionalsin their Ghana Premier League match day 21 at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park. Saka, who sustained a career threatened ankle injury in a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium three months ago, is itching to hit the ground running again after recovering faster than the expected time of his action return. "I will be fit in two weeks so hopefully

Ghanaian FIFA referee William Agbovi has been selected to handle the CAF Confederation Cup clash betweenRecreativo Desportivo Do Libolo and Smouha on July 8. He will be assisted on the lines by compatriots David Laryea and David Agyin with star man Daniel Laryea serving as fourth official. The Angolan giants host their Egyptian counterpart at the Estado de Calulu in Luanda....

Wa All Stars wideman Alex Acheampong has been sidelined for two weeks with an injury. The 22-year-old picked an ankle injury during his side's Premier League defeat at Kotoko last Sunday. The youngster will require a minimum of two weeks to recuperate from the setback. He missed the side's 1-1 stalemate at home to Tema Youth on Wednesday.  ...