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26 Sep

Watch Baba Rahman’s Own Goal In PAOK Defeat Against Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray

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Black Stars left-back, Baba Rahman, scored an own goal in PAOK Thessaloniki's defeat against Galatasaray in the Europa League. Galatasaray beat the Greek champions 3-1 to start their European campaign with a comprehensive victory. The Turkish side took the lead through Baba Rahman's own goal after he failed to clear Victor Osimhen's header. The Ghanaian turned in his right-footed clearance. PAOK pulled parity through Konstantelias, but two late goals from Akhun and Icardi secured the win for the home side. The former Chelsea man played full throttle and ended the game with a 5.2 rating. Despite his poor outing, he…

23 Aug

Europa League Playoff: Baba Rahman Scores In POAK’s Win Against Shamrock Rovers

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Ghana defender, Baba Abdul Rahman scored in PAOK’s emphatic 4-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round on Thursday. After narrowly missing out on a UEFA Champions League spot due to their defeat to Malmö FF, PAOK is now determined to make their mark in European competition. The match’s breakthrough came just before halftime when Shamrock Rovers’ Daniel Cleary scored an own goal in the 45+5 minute, putting PAOK ahead. PAOK wasted no time in the second half, with Taison doubling their lead in the 48th minute. Just five minutes later, Shamrock…

20 May

Abdul Baba Rahman Wins Greek Super League Title With PAOK

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Ghanaian defender Abdul Baba Rahman celebrated a successful end to the 2023/24 season by helping PAOK clinch the Greek Super League title. The victory was sealed after a crucial win on Sunday, with Rahman playing a key role throughout the season. In the final league game against Aris, Rahman showcased his skills by playing the entire match as PAOK secured a 1-2 victory. PAOK had a clear goal going into the match, needing a win to maintain their position at the top of the league table, which they had claimed the previous weekend. The game saw Brandon Thomas score first for PAOK,…

22 Feb

Baba Rahman Stable Following Severe Head Injury In Greek Cup Match

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Ghanaian national team defender Baba Rahman is reported to be in stable condition after sustaining a serious head injury during a Greek Cup match on Wednesday. The incident occurred during the semi-final clash between PAOK and Panathinaikos in the 115th minute when Rahman collided with an opponent, leading to a loss of consciousness. Prompt medical attention was provided by the on-field medical team, who swiftly attended to Rahman to prevent further complications. Following initial treatment on the pitch, Rahman was transported to the hospital via ambulance, where he is undergoing further evaluation and treatment. Reports indicate that he is responding well to…

22 Sep

Baba Rahman Provides Assist As PAOK Beat HJK In Five-Goal Thriller

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Black Stars defender Baba Rahman provided an assist as PAOK won a five-goal thriller against HJK Helsinki in the Europa Conference League on Thursday. The Ghanaian set up the second goal as his Greek side came from a goal down to win 3-2 at the Bolt Arena in Finland. HJK opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Hassane Bande headed in a cross. PAOK equalised ten minutes into the second half through Konstantinos Koulierakis’ header. The Greeks took the lead when Despodov collected a precise pass from Baba Rahman and fired home into the bottom left corner in the…

11 Sep

Baba Rahman And Gideon Mensah Ruled Out Of Ghana Clash With Liberia

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Black Stars duo Abdul Baba Rahman and Gideon Mensah have been ruled out ahead of Ghana’s international friendly match against Liberia. Both players were involved in Ghana’s crucial victory over the Central African Republic (CAR) in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers but injuries have unfortunately forced them to be sidelined in the next game. Baba Rahman was named in the starting XI for the game but his involvement was cut short when he picked up an injury during the match, leading to his substitution in the 69th minute at the Baba Yara Stadium as Gideon Mensah replaced…

21 Aug

Baba Rahman, Inaki Williams And 3 Returnees To Expect In Black Stars Squad For CAR Game

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Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton will announce his squad for the final round of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers in the coming days. Ghana is a point away from qualifying for the continental showpiece, which will be hosted by the neighbouring Ivory Coast. Hughton is expected to name a 24-man squad for the game against Central African Republic on September 7, 2023, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Some players who missed the late call-ups for the Madagascar game in June could make their return after returning to full fitness. Here are five players expected to make their return at…

21 Jul

Baba Rahman And PAOK Step Up Preparations For Upcoming Season

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Ghana defender Baba Rahman is showing a positive attitude in pre-season training with Greek club PAOK as they gear up for the upcoming season. Rahman, eager to put the disappointment of last season behind him, secured a permanent move to PAOK after struggling with injuries during his loan spell at Reading from Chelsea. Upon returning to Chelsea, the 29-year-old left-back reached an agreement to terminate his contract with the Premier League side and join PAOK on a free transfer, marking his return to Greece. Rahman previously enjoyed a successful six-month loan spell at PAOK in 2021, contributing to their victory…

10 Mar

Why Baba Rahman Is Not In Ghana Squad For Angola Games

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The celebrations on social media over the of Baba Rahman in Ghana’s squad for the doubleheader against Angola was akin to a victory for the Black Stars at the World Cup. There was a groundswell of celebration on all social media platforms as Ghanaians heaved a sigh of relief that when they watch the Black Stars take on Angola on March 23, they will not see Baba Rahman on the pitch. Chris Hughton has enjoyed a lot of praise as many believe he has shown balls with his decision to drop Baba Rahman who many believe has been present in…