Three players to be called up by Otto Addo for Nigeria test

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3 years ago

February 19, 2022

Sintim

Stop gap Black Stars trainer Otto Addo is set to freshen up the squad that will face Nigeria in the two legged 2022 World Cup qualifier play offs against Nigeria with some fresh faces.

The Borussia Dortmund Assistant coach is set to hand call ups to three players who have been exiled from the Black Stars for varied reasons.

Ghana will face perennial rivals Nigeria in a crunch 2022 World Cup qualifier that will determine the country that qualifies for the World Cup in Qatar.

Otto Addo who replaced his former boss Milovan Rajevac after the disastrous AFCON campaign has been handed the arduous task of helping Ghana reach a fourth World Cup.

The like of Alfred Duncan, Jeffrey Schlupp and Kingsley Sarfo are reportedly on the radar of the former Ghana defender for the Nigeria clash.

Alfred Duncan has been an ever present for Fiorentina having made 20 appearances and scoring a goal whiles Jeffrey Schlupp’s Crystal Palace career has been a start stop with injuries limiting him.

Kingsley Sarfo has rediscovered his love for football in Cyprus with Apoel Nicosia on loan from Appolon Nicosia.

Ghana will host Nigeria at the Cape Coast Stadium on 24th March 2022 before playing Nigeria three days later.

source:ghanaweb.com

Barcelona Thrash Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clásico

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3 months ago

October 28, 2024

Richmond Mensah Amoani

Barcelona Thrash Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clásico

In a stunning upset, Barcelona dominated Real Madrid 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, ending their 42-game unbeaten streak in LaLiga.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added two more goals late in the second half. Kylian Mbappé made his El Clásico debut, but it was marred by eight offside calls and a disallowed goal.

Barcelona’s high-pressing strategy paid off, catching Real Madrid offside 12 times. This victory solidifies Barcelona’s position at the top of the table, six points clear of their rivals.