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25 Aug

Joseph Paintsil Rejects Move To Southampton – Reports

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Black Stars forward, Joseph Paintsil, has turned down a move to English Football League Championship side Southampton. Southampton offered striker Paul Onuachu in a direct swap deal which would have seen Paintsil join the Saints. According to The Athletic, both clubs reached an agreement for the transfer valued at €10 million including add-ons. However, the deal collapsed after the Ghanaian as well as Onuachu rejected the move. "Southampton direct swap with KRC Genk between #SaintsFC striker Paul Onuachu + #Genk winger Joseph Painstil now off. Clubs reached agreement & aimed to complete deal valuing both at €8m + €2m add-ons…

18 Aug

Joseph Paintsil Scores And Receives Red Card In Europa League

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Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil played a dual role of triumph and adversity as KRC Genk faced elimination in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. In Thursday night’s match, Paintsil scored a goal but also received a red card, contributing to Genk’s elimination from the tournament. In the contest against Olympiacos at the Cegeka Arena, Paintsil, impressed by finding the net with a great strike. However, his fortunes turned when he was shown a red card, resulting in his expulsion from the game. This turn of events occurred as Genk settled for a 1-1 draw against Olympiacos. Despite Paintsil’s efforts, the Greek…

31 Jul

Joseph Paintsil, Nathan Opoku Get Goal Contributions In Opening Weekend In Belgium

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Ghanaian duo Joseph Paintsil and Nathan Opoku had a good start to the Belgian Jupiler Pro League over the weekend. The two players starred for their respective teams on the opening day of the league, continuing from where they left off in the 2022/23 season. Paintsil provided two assists in KRC Genk’s thumping win over Molenbeek on Saturday evening as his side triumphed 4-0 away from home. With Genk also gearing up for their Champions League qualifier second leg against Servette, the Ghanaian was taken off in the 75th minute, going on to the Man of the Match award. On…

14 Jun

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Black Stars Ready To Give Their All Against Madagascar – Joseph Paintsil

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Black Stars forward Joseph Paintsil has expressed the team's readiness to give their all for Ghanaians in their upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar. The match, which is set to take place on June 18 at the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar, is a crucial fixture for Chris Hughton's charges in their bid to secure qualification for next year's AFCON. Currently, leading Group E with 8 points from two wins and two draws in their four group games, Hughton's side understands the importance of securing a positive result. During a press conference held after their second…

14 Jun

2023 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifiers: I’m Not Under Pressure To Score Against Madagascar – Joseph Paintsil

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Black Stars forward Joseph Paintsil has revealed he is not under pressure to score or assist against Madagascar in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Ghana will take on the Bereas at the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar on June 18 in round five of next year's AFCON qualifiers. The 25-year-old has been on fire for Genk in the just concluded season, scoring 17 goals and providing 11 assists in 36 games. Asked if he's under pressure to score because if his club for, he said, "for me, I’m not under pressure to score or assist. My style…

09 Jun

Joseph Paintsil Rates Premier League As Best In League In Europe

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Ghana international Joseph Paintsil has rated the English Premier League ahead of the various leagues in Europe. Paintsil, who enjoyed a decent campaign with KRC Genk in the just-ended Belgian football campaign has emerged as a transfer target to several clubs in Europe with England no exception. In an interview with 3FM, the Black Stars winger reiterated his desire to play in England, saying it is the best competition across Europe. "Every professional footballer will love to play in the English Premier League. That's the best competition in Europe. I will be looking forward to being taken and representing one…

11 May

Joseph Paintsil Nominated For Top Award In Belgium

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KRC Genk forward, Joseph Paintsil, has been nominated for the 2023 2023 Ebony Shoe Award. The accolade is designed to reward the best African player in the Belgian Pro League. Paintsil, who has been sensational for Genk, is hoping to become the first Ghanaian to clinch the accolade since Eric Addo who won it in 1998 during his time with Club Brugge. Paintsil has had a memorable campaign this season, scoring 16 goals and providing 14 assists in 35 games in all competitions for Genk. He is currently the most productive African player in Europe beating, Napoli's Victor Osimhen and…

28 Mar

Joseph Paintsil 8, Gideon Mensah 3: Ratings Of Black Stars Players In 1-1 Draw With Angola

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Another set of reactive yet brilliant tactical moves from Chris Hughton's ensured that the Black Stars left the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda with a point to stay on top of Group E in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Joseph Paintsil and Osman Bukari combined to save the Black Stars from defeat after getting the equalizer in the 72nd minute of the game. It was not a dominant performance from the Black Stars but the team managed to get something from the game to save face. Here are the ratings of the Black Stars players who featured in the game in Luanda. Ati Zigi -…

10 Jan

Joseph Paintsil Registers Wwo Assists In Genk League Win

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Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil’s 2022-2023 season continues to get better as the campaign rolls on with the speedster delivering another headline performance. Paintsil registered two assists in KRC Genk’s 3-1 win over Club Brugge in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League to bump his tally for the season to six goals and eight assists in 15 league games. The former Ferencvaros player setup Carlos Cuesta’s goal in the 25th minute to get Genk even after conceding a Hans Vanaken goal in the 21st minute. Paintsil stepped up to assist forward Paul Onuachu’s goal in the 67th minute to put Genk up 2-1 before Bryan Heynen…

22 Sep

Otto Addo ‘Sees Other Players’ Ahead Of Joseph Paintsil

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Black Stars coach Otto Addo has explained his decision to leave Joseph Paintsil out of the squad for this month’s international friendlies, stating that he “sees others” ahead of the forward. Paintsil, who has been in outstanding form in Belgium this season, is one of the notable absentees from the squad for the matches against Brazil and Nicaragua. The forward has four goals and one assist so far. “[Joseph Paintsil] was very close. Joseph is doing well. It would have been good for him to play the Japan and Chile matches to show more of himself but he had some…