August 31. The end of the European Transfer window is always a hotly anticipated day, and one on which many, many deals for top stars are finalised. It is the last salvo of a two month rush of madness before the football world settles down until January 1st.
Ghanaian players are numerous in Europe’s top leagues, thus it is nearly inevitable that many move around during a transfer season. But what happened this window is nearly unprecedented, with numerous top Ghanaian stars changing clubs, for numerous reasons.
Rabiu Mohammed
Black Stars Midfielder Rabiu Mohammed Joins Russian Side Anzhi Makhachkala
Combative Black Stars midfielder Rabiu Mohammed has joined the Russian top flight side Anzhi Makachkala on a three year deal.
The 24 year old joins the side on a free transfer, after his contract with Kuban Krasnodar ran out without an extension.
Ghana 3-1 Guinea: Sorry Black Stars Scrapes Past Luckless Guinea in Tamale
The Black Stars toiled to a fortuitous 3-1 victory over Guinea’s Syli Nationale in Tamale with a result that catapulted them further ahead of the chasing pack in qualifying Group E.
Asamoah Gyan’s early goal put Ghana ahead, but Guinea pulled level barely twenty minutes later. An Andre Ayew penalty set Ghana on the way to a lacklustre win, before Agyeman Badu’s injury time strike put a layer of shine over what had been a barely tolerable performance.
The 1-1 draw in the first leg left Ghana with only one win in three games, so the Stars were in search of a win and showed significant intent early on. Rabiu Mohammed and Jordan Ayew had early openings, but once again the magic was reserved for captain Asamoah Gyan.
Solomon Asante embarked on a slalom run through the Guinea defence, and his short pass found Jordan Ayew and Asamoah Gyan two on one against the guinea goalkeeper. The youngest son of the Ghana’s football maestro set up his skipper, who coolly slotted home.