Day: June 2, 2024

A Ghanaian footballer, Emmanuel Noel Asare Adams, known as Marcelo, and his friends met their untimely deaths after their car got trapped in the floods on the Accra-Tema motorway.

The late Noel Adams was returning home on Saturday, May 25, 2024, when the tragic incident occurred at the Abattoir bridge.

Initial reports surfaced after Adams, a 25-year-old left-back, failed to return home, prompting friends and family to launch a search effort.

The mangled car was discovered on Tuesday afternoon in the lagoon at the Lashibi-Klagon bridge.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service later lifted the damaged car from the drains, and upon search, two lifeless individuals were discovered in separate locations: one at Tema Community 19 and the other at a beach in Klagon, but the player was nowhere to be found.

The body of Noel Adams was eventually discovered at a beach in Klagon.

It is believed that the player decided to drop off the two individuals who were heading in his direction.

Upon reaching the Abatt
oir bridge on the Accra-Tema motorway, Adams’ car got trapped in the rain and was swept away into the drain.

The late Noel Adams, aged 25, played as a left-back for QTF Academy.

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Gerald Asamoah, a legendary figure in German football, has bid an emotional farewell to Schalke 04, where he served as the Head of Licensing.

The club has decided not to extend his contract, which expires on June 30, as the position has been eliminated.

Asamoah’s tenure at Schalke spanned many years, and his dedication and passion for the club were evident in everything he did.

As he greeted Schalke fans at their last match of the season, Asamoah was overcome with emotion, breaking down in tears.

The fans, who have come to adore him, showed their appreciation with a standing ovation, acknowledging his contributions to the club.

Asamoah’s legacy at Schalke goes beyond his role as Head of Licensing; he is a symbol of the club’s history and tradition.

His departure marks the end of an era, and he will be deeply missed by the Schalke family.

As he moves on to new challenges, Asamoah’s impact on German football will continue to be felt, and his legacy at Schalke will never be forgotten.

As a player, the 45
-year-old made 381 appearances for Schalke, scoring 64 goals and providing 47 assists across all competitions.

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Asamoah Gyan has called on football fans to be patient with the Black Stars as the team undergoes a transitional phase.

The senior national team has not secured a victory this year, including a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in an international friendly in March, following their early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

However, the team is expected to perform better in their upcoming matches against Mali and the Central African Republic in the Matchday three and four qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup later this month.

Gyan acknowledges that the four-time African champions are not currently at their peak and urges Ghanaians to support coach Otto Addo and the players.

“For me, everything is possible. It depends on the playing body. We have very young players coming up that can make a difference,” he told TV3.

“There’s a good blend of youth and experience. It all depends on the team. We shouldn’t put pressure on them. If results don’t come, you see criticism, but this is a different gen
eration altogether that is under rebuilding. Any win is a bonus. It is a gradual process; let them play their game,” he added.

Ghana has earned three points from two games in the qualifiers and cannot afford to drop any more points as they face Mali in Bamako on June 6, followed by a match against the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi four days later.

Source: Ghana Web

Black Stars forward Osman Bukari trained with the squad at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday after arriving in Accra on Friday.

The winger missed the first training session following his transfer from Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade to Austin FC in Major League Soccerhttps://ghanasoccernet.com/osman-bukari-joins-black-stars-training-after-completing-move-to-austin-fc.

The Black Stars will continue their training on Sunday, June 3, 2024.

Ghana is currently fourth in Group I of the qualifiers, with three points following a win against Madagascar and a loss to Comoros in Moroni.

The former Accra Lions forward is part of Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.

Source: Ghana Web

Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku will be working under the legendary coach Jose Mourinho next season at Fenerbahçe.

The Portuguese trainer plans to bring in some reinforcements, and the experienced defender is expected to play a crucial role under the iconic former Chelsea manager.

Alexander Djiku had an impressive first season with Fenerbahçe, catching the attention of many at the club.

Jose Mourinho, who was unveiled as the new head coach of Fenerbahçe, will be looking to work with the 29-year-old centre-back, who featured in 36 games last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

Mourinho was also rumoured to have received interest from Saudi Pro League clubs but has instead decided to take on a challenge in Turkey.

Fenerbahçe parted ways with their current manager, Ismail Kartal, after the club narrowly missed out on the Turkish title to rivals Galatasaray by three points.

Mourinho’s appointment means he has now managed in five countries, having also led clubs in Portugal, England, Ita
ly, and Spain.

Fenerbahçe becomes the tenth side he has managed in his career, with stints at Premier League outfits Chelsea (twice), Tottenham, and Manchester United on his CV.

Source: Ghana Web

Bechem United claimed a 1-0 win over Aduana FC at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Saturday afternoon during match week 32 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.

There were no goals in the first half, as both teams failed to create enough clear chances to score.

Emmanuel Owusu’s decisive strike in the 76th minute secured all three points for Bechem United, proving to be the turning point of the match.

Samartex, holding a six-point lead, could clinch the title when they face Bibiani Gold Stars.

Meanwhile, Bechem United has climbed to fifth place on the table with 47 points and two games remaining.

Their focus now shifts to securing a top-four finish, aiming to conclude the season on a high note.

The Hunters’ impressive form at home has been a cornerstone of their success, and they will look to build on this momentum as they approach the season’s final matches.

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Vision FC have secured qualification to feature in the Ghana Premier League for the first time in their history next season, following a hard-fought victory against Uncle T United on Sunday, June 2.

They defeated Uncle T United 2-1 on home turf to book qualification to the Ghanaian top-flight after winning Division One League Zone 3, with just a game to spare.

Vision FC needed a victory against Uncle T United FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex to affirm their promotion to the Ghanaian top flight.

Having triumphed over the Prampram-based club, Vision FC have earned promotion to the domestic top flight and are expected to participate in the 2024/25 campaign.

Putting on a stellar performance, Vision FC opened the scoring through talented winger Gideon Offei Ofori at the 41-minute mark, but the visitors pulled parity on the hour mark.

Seven minutes before full time, substitute Frank Duku stepped up to score the match-winner, handing Vision FC an all-important victory and cementing their qualification f
or the Ghana Premier League.

With one game left in the season, Vision FC are leading Zone Three with 55 points, followed by Hohoe United, who lie second with 51 points after a 2-0 win over Susubribi United FC.

Vision FC will travel to the Eastern Region next weekend to end their season with a game against the already relegated side, Susubribi United FC.

Source: Ghana Web

It was an exciting moment for Real Madrid fans in Ghana as their club clinched their 15th UEFA Champions League title at Wembley.

Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to win the Champions League title once again.

After a barren first half, Dani Carvajal headed home a corner from Toni Kroos just 16 minutes from time.

Brazilian winger, Vinicius Jr later doubled the lead with an assist from a Real Madrid teammate just nine minutes later.

To celebrate their triumph, some fans in Ghana poured out on the streets of Accra to share in their club’s historic success.

GhanaWeb captured how fans celebrated Real Madrid’s win in the capital, Accra.

Source: Ghana Web