Showing posts with label My picks of the day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My picks of the day. Show all posts

Thursday, August 06, 2009

News in a minute + learning from Argentine video

It is a calm Thors-day and I start with some trouble in Ghana's Premier League.

The GFA confirmed today that Tema Youth have really been relegated, despite the team's protests. Now the financier Emmanuel Kyeremeh says they will seek redress at the - wait for it - Court of arbitration for Sport.

The man is pissed and no mistake. However, I fail to see why he wants to drag the inevitable when it is clear that he may likely lose. The team lost the appeal at the FA because they fielded an unqualified player - Emmanuel Clottey - last season. Because of that they were nicked six points, pushing them straight into relegation.

Yet, they contend that they have done no wrong. Oh well.

Laryea Kingston’s return to the Black Stars set-up could be delayed after his club Hearts asked the national team to excuse him from the international friendly against Zambia in London, claims kickoffghana.

And meanwhile in Division One, 12 clubs would start their quest to play in the next GPL on August 16, so says Ghanasoccernet.

And finally, where lies Junior Agogo's fate?

Finally, finally (for the last time) here's a glimpse of what Argentine football has become following the suspension of their league. They say Argentina is all about beef, tango and football. Well, the last is now in doubt, innit?

Seriously, though...could Africa's soccer leagues be that bankrupt? Oh yes, they can. We hope to learn from our Latin pals in the video.



Adios, jefes¡

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Weekend picks

Agogo would be mad to go back to Zamalek despite claims by the re-elected boss that he would be comfy if he comes back.

Essien has won another FA Cup. - Ghanasoccernet

Ghana Premier League Board says the date for the Hearts-Kotoko game is cool.

Yesterday, the Black Satellites were dismembered by the Amajita of RSA. Sellas Tetteh has his say at Ghanafa

On the foreign front, Scott the Red on the RoM still thinks Hiddink would be a good Fergie replacement.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

My Picks of the Day

A call to South Africans to make Africa proud in the Confed Cup. - iafrica Sport

Ghanaian born Frenchman Marcel Desailly thinks Wayne Rooney is now a 'great' - Telegraph

Some people think Ghana's only interest in the UCL finale is in English-born Ghanaian Danny Welbeck. I think: yawa boys and girls.


Azumah Nelson has inspired millions. This is the latest. - GNA via Ghanaweb

A football player has reportedly been robbed in the Holy Land. - Ghanasoccernet

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

My Picks of the Day

After the sorry football-related deaths in our western neighbours' land, the verdict is swift. - BBC Sport

A little belated, but just for the record, a Ghanaman is goal-king in Egypt.

Where's Agogo? - Here is your answer.

Nigeria's Under-17 thing is looking tiresome!

A dull news day. More later.

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Saturday, May 23, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Tagoe denies deal with Hoffenheim, that's on Ghanasoccernet. Lord, what does that say about journalists? We carried and even CONFIRMED it!

In the past few days, Kotoko has asked Herbert Addo to be their new helmsman. Now he's looking forward to scalp XI Wise.

Ghanafa looks at what it sees as the nation's 'fixation with youth football'. Interesting read.

The under-20 national team would play in RSA at the end of the month. - GNA via Ghanaweb

Who won Chelsea's Goal of the Season?- Goal

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Mr. Rajevac has his 32 set. - Ghanafa

Wa All Stars are second on the log and are having a strop. At the media. - Ghanasoccernet

Kotoko want Herbert Addo to handle them? Please, you guys...

After GHANSU, SUGHA and all that, now COSUA are making noise. - GNA via Ghanaweb

Some nice socially-responsible gestures. Bravo, Sidalco

Out there, the final of the final Uefa cup is decided. - Goal

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Prince Tagoe's Al Ettifaq were beaten 3-0 in the Asian Champions League. But he still is top scorer. Game highlights here:



Fifa does another training program for photographers/journalists. - Goal

Ghana's got talent! Laryea's back!

Today is D-day in the Egyptian league and Ismaili can spoil Manuel Jose's bye-bye party for Ahly.

Imagine Frank Rijkaard in Africa. Now imagine him coaching Al Ahly. So says Goal.

Amr Zaki's leaving Wigan. - Kickoff Europe

Outside Africa, Istanbul gets ready for the very last Uefa Cup final. - BBC Sport

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Sorry for the late post today. Issues, issues, issues. To business now.



The Ghana 2009 hockey Loc decides (finally) to start the tournament hype. - GNA via Ghanaweb

In boxing, the GAABA is gearing up for a UK showdown. - Myjoyonline

The GFA boys sing 'it wasn't me!'

Edmund Owusu Ansah to Petrojet? - GNA via Myjoyonline

Lloyd Owusu wants to move Down Under. - Ghanasoccernet

The same site also reports that troubled former Kotoko CEO has been granted bail.

Back to hockey. The AfHF don is coming to Ghana. - GNA via Myjoyonline

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Monday, May 18, 2009

My Picks of the Weekend II

United are EPL champs. How they celebrated!



As Kotoko sacked their management team, they employed a shrink, too, according to Ghanasoccernet. Wow.

Laryea Kingston may not be around for the next two qualifiers. - Myjoyonline

Coaching course in the wings... - Ghanafa

Elsewhere, Matthew Aomah scores a vital goal. - Ghanasoccernet

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My Picks of the Weekend



A proud man, Muntari becomes the second Ghanaman to bag the Scudetto after Il Kapitano. - Ghanafa

Inter were aided by Kwadwo Asamoah's Udinese, who beat Milan 2-1. Game highlights below:



Kotoko sack their management team. - Myjoyonline


4 Ghanaian referees were on continental duty this weekend. - Ghanafa

Charles Taylor off to TP Mazembe? - Myjoyonline

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Saturday, May 16, 2009

My Picks of the (past few) Days

Here are some stories is didn't think had the ooomph but upon second thought, ain't too bad....

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Muntaka sees to his boss' hockey passion. - GNA via Ghanaweb

Ghana's Abramovich says tut-tut to the state of the Glo Premier league... - Ghanasoccernet

Nyantakyi is all for aggression. - Ghanafa

Former Black stars captain CK Akunnor has started seeing stars. - Kickoff Ghana

Friday, May 15, 2009

My Picks of the Day



Ahead of the impending Uganda game, the Cranes name their line-up. - Ghanasoccernet


Sulley luvvvs Inter! - Kickoff Ghana

Who is saying: ''Bafana Bafana, your time has come''?. - Kickoff South Africa

Stephen Appiah would be in Bamako. For real. - Ghanaweb

And tomorrow on AL-Smith

I've got the visual preview between Joshua Clottey and Miguel Cotto!

Be here at 0900GMT!

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Football365 has a new look. - Football365

Kickoff Ghana says Jonathan Mensah's good show is taking him to Ukraine...

Hands up if you knew David Telfer existed... Liars! - Ghanasoccernet

Remember the guy who pushed the medic to the floor during Ghana 2008? Yeah, Andre Bikey...he's been charged for the umpteenth time. - ScoresPro

In case you still can't remember look here.

Tomorrow or later today, I promise to give you the videos!

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Today it's mostly controversy. Who doesn't love controversy?

Michael and one of his 'troublesome' ex-beaus




Essien's money is attracting old flames/vultures. - Ghanasoccernet

GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi really says player exodus from Ghana is okay? -GNA via Ghanaweb

Did Akunnor mean that Appiah isn't good enough? - Kickoff Ghana

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Isaac Opeele Boateng has - finally - swallowed his pride. - Kickoff Ghana

Essien is Chelsea's Player of the Month. - Chelsea

Hearts uncharacteristically give back to their fans. - Ghanasoccernet

The Black Satellites are going to Qatar. - Kickoff Ghana

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Monday, May 11, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Glo premier league matches rescheduled. - GFA

The PLB is now getting serious. - GFA

Kingson gets rare playing time. - Ghanasoccernet

Despite a 4-1 hammering, Mr. Wenger says he will not panic-buy. Skysports

After a weekend of games, here are the scores in the GPL. - Ghanaweb

Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Gasquet admits to drug test. - BBC Sport

Asamoah Gyan gets little playing time and little Cup hopes. - Ghanasoccernet

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Thursday, May 07, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Ghana
Liberty have put six players on transfer. - Ghanasoccernet

Is Agogo coming back to the Stars? - Ghanasoccernet

Ghana would play Cranes later this month. Ghanaweb

Worlanyo to head NSC... - GNA via Ghanaweb

I would love to have given you the link to Essien's strike in yesterday's hot UCL semi. But in the interest of being pro-Ghanaian here it is for you to see. Pure class!



Pure Class. Touché.

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International

The bomb from this site is Not Suitable for Work...be warned. And yes, it's pro-Chelsea. - Chelsea Offside

Drogba's anger is being matched by fans who want referee Ovredo DEAD. Sheesh. - Oddspreview

People're getting worked up over El Drog's rants? He's human, eh... - Republik of Mancunia

Bendtner offers a public apology for being caught pants down. - Independent

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Wednesday, May 06, 2009

My Picks of the Day

Let me begin with some quotes from some blogs on yesterday's Arsenal - United game.

"We've had some disappointing nights in Europe down the years. Too many to mention and enough to garner their own acronym here on Arseblog, but last night has to be the most disappointing, heartbreaking of them all." - Arseblog

"Eleven minutes gone and effectively game over. There was no way they were going to score 4. Wenger knew it, the fans most certainly knew it but more importantly, the players knew it." - Blog United

Nicely summed up Arsenal's night



"...when I write a post I feel like I can...offer a little bit of solace or make things easier to stomach when things go wrong. Today though...I feel like a little bit of me died yesterday." - Le Grove

"I defy any team to come back and score four goals against the calibre of a team like ManUre in the semi-final of the Champions League. It was never going to happen..." - the north bank

In other news..

Bendtner drops his pants after over-drowning his sorrows - Daily Mail

After the impressive sojourn to Italy, Bechem are reaping transfer links - Ghanasoccernet

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Tuesday, May 05, 2009

My Picks of the Day

I'm introducing the new My Picks of Day which would scour the internet for one-two of the notable stories around. Hard news, features and all things you've come to expect from Al-Smith. Hope you'll love it!
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Samuel Inkoom says he is very happy with his move to Basel... - Kickoff Ghana

...And apparently Kotoko fans want an apology from Sylvester Owusu. - Ghanasoccernet

Muntari is linked with Spurs. - Spurs Forums

...But he plays it down - ESPNStar

That's about what is making headline news. Before you go, here's something on Inkoom in full form. Do you think he'll shine?

Inkoom innit?



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