Daniel Afriyie Barnieh Archives

09 Aug

It Is More Difficult To Find A Striker Better Than Daniel Afriyie – Zurich Coach

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FC Zurich's head coach, Bo Henriksen, has publicly expressed the challenge the club is facing in trying to find a player of superior quality to Daniel Afriyie Barnieh. Despite the Ghanaian forward's remarkable performance in the opening three games of the season, Henriksen confirmed that the club is still actively seeking a new striker. The departure of Nigerian attacker Tosin Aiyegun to French Ligue 1 side Lorient prompted FC Zurich to intensify their search for a capable replacement. However, Afriyie's consistency and contributions since the start of the season have made the task of finding a better player increasingly difficult…

08 Aug

FC Zurich Coach Confirms Club Will Sign Striker Despite Daniel Afriyie’s Imperious Form

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FC Zurich coach Bo Henriksen has confirmed that his side his still sign a striker despite Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s fine run with the club in the opening three games. The club is on the hunt for a new striker following the sale of Nigerian attacker Tosin Aiyegun to French Ligue 1 side Lorient. After six months of acclimatization, Henriksen has been relying on Afriyie in the center of the attack since the start of the season, partly because of the transfer of Aiyegun. For weeks, Zurich have been searching for a new striker. Could they have found one in their…

21 Mar

Afriyie Barnieh Called Up To Join Black Meteors Camp Ahead Of Algeria Clash

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FC Zurich striker Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has received a call-up to join the Black Meteors camp for the upcoming Africa U-23 Championship qualifiers against Algeria. In February, Ghana's U23 technical team invited 24 players to begin preparations for the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Barnieh, who is 21 years old, joined FC Zürich from Hearts of Oak during the winter transfer window and made his debut in the Swiss topflight over the weekend against FC Lugano. Barnieh is the latest addition to the team, which includes Sporting CP's Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, FC Nordsjaelland's Ernest Nuamah, CFR Cluj's Emmanuel…

01 Feb

Black Stars Midfielder Afriyie Acquah Signs For Iraqi Club Al-Ouwa Al-Jawiya

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Ghanaian midfielder Afriyie Acquah has completed his switch to Iraqi club Al-Ouwa Al-Jawiya on a free transfer. Afriyie Acquah The Black Stars player has penned down a 1-year deal with the Middle Eastern club with an option to extend Afriyie Acquah started his career with Palermo and went on to play for Parma, Sampdoria, Empoli, 1899 Hoffenheim before moving to Yeni Malayatspor. His last stint was at Al-Batin where he made just 8 appearances for the club. The player enjoyed more playing time at Torino where he made 71 appearances and scored 5 goals in the Serie A. He also…

20 Jan

CHAN 2022: Barnieh’s Red Card Incident Unfortunate – Annor Walker

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s red card against Sudan in their second group game at the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is unfortunate for the team. The forward was marched off in the 90th minute of the game for a reckless challenge on his marker, an event brought back by the VAR. Prior to picking up the red card, Barnieh had scored from the spot to give Ghana the lead while he also had another goal ruled out for offside. Speaking at the end of the game, Walker said it’s unfortunate they will be without…

04 Jan

Barnieh Signs Three-Year Deal With FC Zurich

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"Hello Zurich fans, I'm Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, the new striker for FC Zurich. I can't wait to see my new teammates. I'm here to help the team to progress." These were the first remarks by Ghana international and former Hearts of Oak striker Daniel Afriyie Barnieh after he was unveiled by FC Zurich yesterday following the completion of a dream move to the Swiss giants. After weeks of uncertainty, former Hearts arrowhead finally signed a three-year contract with FC Zurich that would keep him with the Swiss side until the summer of 2026. Yesterday, officials of the club unveiled the…

04 Jan

Behind Afriyie Barnieh’s Protracted Move To FC Zurich

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“Hello Zurich fans I’m Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, striker for Zurich, I can’t wait to see my team mates and help the team progress.” Words from the Black Stars forward who was given sometime off preparatory duties for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) in Algeria to complete his move from Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak to Switzerland. It brings to an end a transfer that has been long and winding. Arguably Hearts of Oak’s biggest asset and by far the most attractive outfield player in Ghana at the moment, Afriyie’s ambition to move on to bigger things after…

24 Oct

CAF U-23 AFCON Qualifer: Afriyie Barnieh Double Sees Ghana Beat Mozambique

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The Black Meteors defeated Mozambique 2-1 in the first leg of their CAF U-23 AFCON second-round qualifier thanks to a brace from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh. The Hearts of Oak forward boosted a 100% record from the spot in the game as he scored twice from the penalties to ensure Ibrahim Tanko’s side snatched a vital win. Barnieh stepped up to convert the first in the 64th minute of the game after being fouled in the box before grabbing his second 12 minutes later. Despite mounting a challenge, Mozambique was only able to score a consolation goal in the 88th minute.…