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Ajax Beat Panathinaikos After 34-Penalty Shootout
16 Aug

Ajax Beat Panathinaikos After 34-Penalty Shootout

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Ajax beat Panathinaikos 13-12 on penalties after an epic shootout featuring 34 spot-kicks to reach the Europa League qualifying play-off round. Goalkeeper Remko Pasveer, 40, saved five penalties and scored one, while defender Anton Gaaei scored the winning kick for Ajax. The Dutch side won despite the Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey missing two spot-kicks, with Bertrand Traore and Youri Baas also off target. Manager Francesco Farioli said the shootout, which lasted 25 minutes in total, was “incredible”. “The spirit and dedication of the team were amazing tonight,” he told Ziggo Sport. “We are not perfect, but we can’t say that…
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16-Year-Old Ghanaian Footballer Levi Acheampong Expected To Train With Ajax First Team Ahead Of Next Season
03 Jun

16-Year-Old Ghanaian Footballer Levi Acheampong Expected To Train With Ajax First Team Ahead Of Next Season

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The 16-year-old Ghanaian midfielder will be promoted to train with the senior team after making a tremendous progress with the youth team. Acheampong is an attacking midfielder who possesses numerous qualities and has been tipped to attain greater heights of his career. Noted for his blistering pace, supreme technique, smooth dribbling ability and exquisite passing, Levi Acheampong is expected to hit the headlines soon. With his determination and talent, the young attacking midfielder will hope to impress to cement a place in the senior team. Acheampong has already featured for the Netherlands U16 team, scoring one goal in five appearances.…
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Ajax: Maurice Steijn Leaves By Mutual Consent After Four Months In Charge
24 Oct

Ajax: Maurice Steijn Leaves By Mutual Consent After Four Months In Charge

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Coach Maurice Steijn has left Ajax by mutual consent after just four months in charge. The 49-year-old joined from Sparta Rotterdam in June on a three-year deal. But a poor start to the season has left the 36-time Dutch champions second bottom of the Eredivisie table with just one win from seven league games. Steijn and Ajax’s management agreed to part ways after meeting twice on Monday, with assistant coach Hedwiges Maduro taking over as caretaker boss. Ajax won just two of their 11 games in all competitions under Steijn, who has also managed ADO Den Haag, VVV-Venlo and NAC…
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West Ham Open Initial Talks To Sign Mohammed Kudus From Ajax
14 Aug

West Ham Open Initial Talks To Sign Mohammed Kudus From Ajax

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Premier League side West Ham United have opened initial talks to sign Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, positive talks have been held with the player’s camp over a potential deal though West Ham are yet to reach out to Ajax. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Dutch Eredivisie side this summer with Chelsea, Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion all showing interest. The Seagulls were said to have reached an agreement with Ajax but an agreement with the player has been the missing piece in any possible deal. The…
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Chelsea Express Interest In Mohammed Kudus, Discuss Personal Terms With Player
24 Jul

Chelsea Express Interest In Mohammed Kudus, Discuss Personal Terms With Player

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Premier League side Chelsea have become the latest club to show interest in Ghana international Mohammed Kudus. According to the Athletic, Mauricio Pochettino would like to add the versatile player to his squad for the 2023/24 season. Chelsea have contacted Ajax to express an interest in signing Mohammed Kudus. The Blues are close to agreeing personal terms with the Ghana midfielder. Source: @David_Ornstein #JoySports pic.twitter.com/XXuXW2kvJV — ⬅️ #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) July 22, 2023 Though the Premier League side are yet to table an official offer to Ajax regarding the player, they are reported to have been in talks with the 22-year-old over personal terms. Kudus…
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Ajax Manager John Heitinga Gives Injury Update On Mohammed Kudus
18 Apr

Ajax Manager John Heitinga Gives Injury Update On Mohammed Kudus

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Ajax manager John Heitinga is unsure if midfielder Mohammed Kudus will be available for the game against PSV in the Eredivisie on Sunday. The Ghana international picked up an injury during Ajax's KNVB Cup semi-final clash against Feyenoord last month. The 22-year-old is however expected to be fit for the final of the of the Dutch Cup against PSV on April 30, 2023. "Whether they will get PSV, I can't say yet," said Heitinga after the 3-1 win over Emmen, quoted by Voetbal International. “The hope is there, but whether they make it depends on the coming days. Devyne has…
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Ghana Ace Mohammed Kudus Resumes Training With Ajax After World Cup Heroics
09 Dec

Ghana Ace Mohammed Kudus Resumes Training With Ajax After World Cup Heroics

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Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus has rejoined his Ajax teammates for mid-season training ahead of the resumption of the Dutch Eredivisie.  The 22-year-old in-demand player returned to Amsterdam after Ghana's elimination from the World Cup to start preparation towards the return of the league. The Ghana international was joined by fellow teammates who were at the World Cup Dusan Tadic and Jorge Sanchez as they trained in the cold at the sports complex de Toekomst. Kudus enjoyed an amazing World Cup and was Ghana's star despite the African nation's group stage exit. The Ajax midfielder scored two goals and provided…
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Ajax Goalkeeper Onana Given One-Year Doping Ban After Failing Out-Of-Competition Test
05 Feb

Ajax Goalkeeper Onana Given One-Year Doping Ban After Failing Out-Of-Competition Test

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The Cameroon international, linked with Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund recently, has been suspended; however, the Dutch giants say they'll appeal Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has been handed a 12-month suspension for failing an out-of-competition doping test, with the club claiming their number one accidentally took medicine prescribed for his wife. The Eredivisie club revealed the Cameroon international has been banned by UEFA after it found the forbidden substance Furosemide in his urine, following the test in October 2020. The doping suspension is effective from February 5 and applies to all football activities.
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Kudus Mohammed did an excellent job- Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag
21 Sep

Kudus Mohammed did an excellent job- Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag

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Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag is full of praise for  Ghanaian youngster Kudus Mohammed after his man of the match exploits against Waalwijk on his Dutch Eredivisie debut.  The 20-year-old seized the opportunity on his first competitive appearance for the club, as Ajax made light work of Waalwijk, beating them 3-0. Mohammed was voted King of the Match after the game, earning praise from manager Eric Ten Hag, who described his performance as excellent. "I think he did an excellent job. I could imagine something about that Man of the Match election. You see him looking for positions here and…
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