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The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm ready if chance comes' – Joseph Anang is prepared to make Ghana debut as he impresses for St Pat's
JOSEPH Anang hopes exploits for an Irish club in Europe can help him play a role in getting an African country to North America. St Pat's have not conceded a goal in 8½ hours of football since 2 The 25-year-old joined St Pat's in 2024 from West Ham 2 The Accra born goalkeeper has kept 11 clean sheets so far in the league this season Anang was between the sticks for all but the FAI Cup win over UCC on Sunday and is bidding to keep his fifth consecutive clean sheet against Nomme Kalju at Richmond Park tonight. A positive result would put them in the driving seat to And Anang reckons performances in European competition are more likely to lead to further call-ups by Ghana ahead of next year's World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico following his first involvement in their squad in May. The Saints No 1 said: 'The coaches focus more on players playing in big leagues or against decent opponents. Read more on Irish football 'I think they are watching me playing in Europe more than in the league.' Anang was an unused substitute for games against Nigeria and Trinidad & Tobago in the Unity Cup in London before flying back to line out for St Pat's Capped by England at Under-20 level, he said being picked by the country of his birth only became realistic when he was getting regular football. He said: 'The Ghana FA and I have been in contact since I was at West Ham but I wasn't playing back then so they couldn't really pull the trigger. Most read in Football 'But for the past year, I've been playing, so in the last two months, that's why I was able to get a call-up. 'That was great, a great experience. That was my first call-up, so hopefully the first of many.' Ireland legend joins Jacqui Hurley in making quirky prediction for Women's Euros semi from RTE couch He was not surprised not to see any action in either international, but said: 'The first one, two or three times is to get a feel and see how it goes after. 'I didn't go into it thinking I might get a chance. But I'm ready if the chance comes.' WORLD CUP BOUND? Ghana are on course to qualify and sit top of their group, with five wins from six matches. The 25-year-old added: 'It is very, very possible, because now we've got four games and I think we've got to win two to go through.' Anang returned to St Pat's last summer having previously spent the first half of the 2022 season on loan at Richmond Park. He then played a big part in their progression to the Conference League play-off round. Repeating that will be tough because, whatever about overcoming Estonian opposition, defeating Besiktas or Shakhtar would be a tall order. TWO TOUGH DRAWS Alluding to being drawn against league champions Shelbourne in the FAI Cup, boss Stephen Kenny joked: 'I think the same person was doing them, they're two tough draws. 'People want a big one but I'm wanting the draw that gives us the best chance of progressing. Obviously, there is an incentive for both teams when they see the draw. 'Besiktas and Shakhtar are big names. There are institutions in their own countries. They have a great pedigree.' That was backed up by Anang, who said: 'As footballers, you want to play against the big boys, so if that happens then we're ready to go.' THERE'S A SECOND ROUND TO PLAY FIRST But Kenny is reluctant to look past tonight's opponents whom he says are a step up from Hegelmann of Lithuania, whom they beat 3-0 on aggregate in the first round. St Pat's head of academy Ian Bermingham watched them knock out Partizani Tirana in Albania last Thursday. And gaffer Kenny said: 'Partizani are ranked higher than us so it was a big win in the second half of extra-time and they were full value for it over the two legs. 'They have a lot of energy, they're a very fit team and have some good attacking players. They finished second in their league last year. We'll have a really tough game.' Saints' only absentees are Romal Palmer and Seán Hoare.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
St Patrick's Athletic keeper outlines his World Cup hopes and European dreams
Joseph Anang hopes his European exploits with St Patrick's Athletic can boost his bid to go to next year's World Cup. The 25-year-old received his first Ghana call-up for last month's Unity Cup against Nigeria and Trinidad & Tobago - and although he wasn't capped he was delighted with the experience. Anang had his eye on an international call-up when he returned to St Patrick's Athletic, this time on a permanent deal, from West Ham. 'Obviously West Ham let me go and from there I had to go somewhere and play some football,' he said, ahead of tonight's Europa Conference League clash between St Pat's and Estonian side Nomme Kalju. 'I also had the international career in mind, that's why I had to come here and get some games and then obviously get my career going again.' Ghana are on course to qualify for next year's World Cup. With four games to go, they lead their group, with second-placed Comoros three points behind them. 'It (qualification) is very, very possible because now we've got four games and I think we've got to win two to go through. So yeah, it's very, very possible,' said Anang, a former England underage goalkeeper.' As for his recent international call, he said: 'Me and the Ghana FA, we've been in contact since I was at West Ham but back then I wasn't playing so they couldn't really put a trigger. 'But now for the past year, we've been playing, so obviously that's why in the last two months, that's why I was able to get a call up. 'That was a great, great experience. That was my first call up, so hopefully first of many.' Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . European performances have tended to be the ones to elevate League of Ireland players onto the international stage. Shamrock Rovers' Josh Honohan caught the eye of Boys in Green boss Heimir Hallgrímsson with his performances in the Conference League last season. 'It's like they (international managers) are more focused on players playing in big leagues or playing against decent enough opponents and stuff like that,' said Anang. 'So I think they are watching me more playing in Europe than in the league, for sure.' If that's the case, then another clean sheet tonight would do his prospects no harm. Anang's goal wasn't breached once in the Saints' Conference League first qualifying round tie against Lithuanian side Hegelmann, as the Dubliners recorded a 3-0 aggregate win. In all competitions, he has recorded four consecutive clean sheets - and 13 in total this season. 'It feels good,' he said. 'It feels very good and obviously that shows how me and the boys have been working day in, day out and training defensively. 'So yeah, hopefully we can keep you up in the coming games.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Indonesian authorities track Pertamina suspect Riza Chalid to Malaysia
JAKARTA: The Immigration and Corrections Ministry has revealed that the last-known whereabouts of Muhammad Riza Chalid, a key suspect in the high-profile corruption case involving state-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina, was traced to Malaysia. The ministry said last week that Riza departed Indonesia on Feb 6 for Malaysia and had not returned since. 'Based on the information we have, he is still in Malaysia to date,' deputy immigration minister Silmy Karim told reporters on Monday (July 21), as quoted by Antara. Acting immigration director general Yuldi Yusman previously said his office was coordinating with its Malaysian office and had 'communicated with the Malaysian Immigration Department and the Royal Malaysia Police to locate Riza'. He added that Riza had entered Singapore in August 2024 on a visitor visa. Also last week, in response to media reports speculating about his whereabouts shortly after he was declared a suspect in the Pertamina case, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore announced that Riza was not in the island state and 'had not entered Singapore for quite some time'. Separately, Attorney General's Office (AGO) spokesperson Anang Supriatna said investigators had been aware that immigration authorities had tracked Riza to Malaysia. 'We are currently looking into it to verify the details while continuing [our] efforts to bring Riza in for questioning," Anang told The Jakarta Post on Saturday. He added that the AGO would send a summons to Riza's registered address in Indonesia this week. If Riza failed to respond to multiple summonses, however, investigators might consider taking firmer action to compel him to appear for questioning, Anang said, without providing details on potential measures. Legal experts have meanwhile suggested that Indonesia could declare Riza a fugitive and submit a Red Notice request to Interpol to kick off an international manhunt, as well as initiate extradition proceedings. The Extradition Law contains provisions on the involuntary return of fugitives involved in high criminal offences in Indonesia, such as corruption. The law is ratified in bilateral treaties with several countries, particularly neighbouring nations with high cross-border mobility, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Australia. Dubbed the 'godfather of oil' for his influence in the industry, the AGO named Riza as a suspect on July 11 for allegedly conspiring with executives of Pertamina and its subsidiaries to manipulate a leasing agreement for a fuel terminal in Merak, Banten, even though the oil and gas giant had no need of additional storage. As the beneficial owner of private fuel terminal and logistics companies PT Tangki Merak and PT Orbit Terminal Merak, Riza is also accused of profiting from the inflated terminal leasing agreement with Pertamina. The 17 other suspects, which include current and former senior executives of Pertamina and its subsidiaries as well as private companies such as Riza's son Kerry Adrianto, are already in the AGO's custody in connection with the case, which has incurred an estimated Rp 286 trillion (US$17 billion) in state losses. The AGO's initial investigation into the Pertamina corruption case centered on fraudulent schemes related to fuel import deals from 2018 to 2023 and the procurement of lower-octane subsidised gasoline for resale as a more expensive brand. The scandal has caused public trust in the state oil and gas holding company to plummet as fears rose among consumers nationwide that they might have been tricked into paying premium prices for low-quality fuel. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
Irish Examiner
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Galway humble St Pats with first half blitz
SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Galway United 3 St. Patrick's Athletic 1 St. Patrick's Athletic's disappointing season reached a nadir in Galway, when they were humbled by a less celebrated but more effective side on the night. Two unforced errors in the first eleven minutes sealed their fate. However, all metrics would have favoured the home team who were in charge physically and territorially in a bruising opening 30 minutes for the visitors. Pat's were caught cold with the first. Evan Watts was able to lash a kickout 80 yards that Ed McCarthy picked up on the edge of the box, turned, shot and scored before Joe Redmond or Tom Grivosti could recover. There was further dysfunction for the second. Joseph Anang was a long way from home when he tried to deliver long. Instead, he smashed it straight off David Hurley who picked it up in his own half on the right and curled beautifully into an empty net. United kept their foot down and would have hoped for more joy, except for some good scrambling from Anang and errant finishing. There were some flashes of the underlying excellence of the away team. Mason Melia brought the best from Watts before Simon Power beat him in the corner. When Rob Slevin extended the lead again to 3-1 shortly after, it was no less than his side deserved. Pat's improved after the break. Power was prominent on the right. Sean Hoare and Jamie Lennon reasserted some control. The latter even came close from the edge of the area. The Pat's bench were up in arms, thinking the impressive Melia was wrongly denied a penalty at a time that could really mattered. Hoare, Chris Forrester and Brandon Kavanagh all came off the bench in a bid to salvage something. There was plenty of possession, some neat interplay but few chances. Kavanagh, who has broken Galway hearts before with a free-kick when with Bray, lined up a few dangerous free-kicks from the edge of the box. The second drew a second incredible save from the Welsh youngster who then pulled off another cracking stop from Hoare. The heroics gave Stephen Kenny an out to point out the heroics of the 'keeper. However, he is seasoned enough to know that the problems run deeper with his side and he has a job on to turn it around in time for Derry on Monday. GALWAY UNITED: Watts; Esua, Buckley, Slevin, Cunningham (Burns 81); Hurley (McCormack 90), Borden (Walsh 90), Byrne, Hickey, McCarthy (Brouder 90); Dyer (Shaw 70) ST PATRICK'S ATHLETIC: Anang; Sjoberg (Kavanagh 70), Redmond, Grivosti (Hoare 45), McLelland; Elbouzedi, Lennon, Baggley (Carty 82), Power; Melia, Keena (Forrester 70) Ref: R Harvey
The 42
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
St Pat's goalkeeper set to make international debut with Ghana
ST PATRICK'S ATHLETIC goalkeeper Joseph Anang is set to make his international debut with Ghana after he was called up to their senior squad for the first time. Ghana will take on Nigeria in an international friendly this Wednesday in London. If Anang starts, he will the club's ninth full international while with St Pat's. Anang was previously on loan with St Pat's from West Ham in 2022 and returned to the Dublin side last season. St Pat's are currently fifth in the Premier Division table, and will travel to face Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Friday evening. Advertisement Joseph Anang has been called up to the Ghana senior squad for the first time 👏 🇬🇭 @GhanaBlackstars will face Nigeria in London on Wednesday If Joe features, he'll be our 9th full international while with St Pat's Congratulations Joe & good luck#StPatsFC 📸 @sportsfile — St Patrick's Athletic FC (@stpatsfc) May 26, 2025
