Author: TalkAfrique Sports

Ghana Striker Asamoah Gyan Says he is Staying at Sunderland

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has rejected reports linking him with a move away from Wearside, saying he is “fully committed” to the club. “I am not leaving Sunderland and I am not interested in these rumours in the newspapers and the internet,” Gyan told African website MTNFootball.com. The Ghanaian scored 11 goals in his debut… Continue reading Ghana Striker Asamoah Gyan Says he is Staying at Sunderland

I Will not Sacrifice Gyan for Crouch, Sunderland’s Bruce

SUNDERLAND’S ambitious bid to sign Peter Crouch has hit a major stumbling block, with Harry Redknapp wanting Asamoah Gyan in return. The Tottenham manager has been tracking 25-year-old Gyan for months and with a new striker his priority, the Ghana international is on his hit-list. Black Cats boss Steve Bruce would love to take Crouch… Continue reading I Will not Sacrifice Gyan for Crouch, Sunderland’s Bruce

Man City Doctor Denies Asking Kolo Toure to Take Tablets

Manchester City doctor Jamie Butler has been cleared of blame over Kolo Toure’s six-month ban for failing a drugs test. The 30-year-old defender was banned in May for using his wife’s diet tablets. Toure had claimed City’s club doctor authorised him to take the pills – but a Football Association report disagreed. It stated: “[Butler]… Continue reading Man City Doctor Denies Asking Kolo Toure to Take Tablets

Jerome Boateng Wants to Leave Man City for Bayern Munich

Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng wants to return to the German league by joining Bayern Munich. The 22-year-old move to City last summer on a five-year deal from Hamburg but has become frustrated at Eastlands. He wants to play at centre-back and not the right-back slot he usually occupies for City. He said: “It is… Continue reading Jerome Boateng Wants to Leave Man City for Bayern Munich

Dutch Wesley Sneijder Pledges Future to Inter Milan

Wesley Sneijder has moved to end speculation over his future by insisting he wants to stay with current club Inter Milan. The 27-year-old playmaker has been mooted as a target for Chelsea and Manchester United but is set to remain at the San Siro. “Milan is marvellous, picturesque and full of elegance. I love it,”… Continue reading Dutch Wesley Sneijder Pledges Future to Inter Milan

Chelsea Offers Michael Essien To Inter Milan

Chelsea have shocked Ghanaian football fans after revelation in the Italian media that they have offered Michael Essien to Inter Milan for Wesley Sneijder. Accoding to the report in one of the respected sports newspapers in Italy, Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has been offered TWO players by Chelsea for Wesley Sneijder. Corriere dello Sport… Continue reading Chelsea Offers Michael Essien To Inter Milan

Five Mexico Soccer Players Test Positive for Banned Substance

Five Mexico internationals have tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol. The players named are goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, defenders Francisco Rodriguez and Edgar Duenas and midfielders Antonio Naelson ‘Sinha’ and Christian Bermudez. Mexico are taking part in Concacaf Gold Cup in the United States. They beat El Salvador 5-0 in their opening match and face… Continue reading Five Mexico Soccer Players Test Positive for Banned Substance