Pulse Sports News on the Go - 13th April, 2016

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Asante Kotoko have rejected Tumu Park, the venue for their FA Cup round of 32 game against lower division side Real 24 Hours FC.
The management of Asante Kotoko argues that the game was originally scheduled to be played at Wa, so they need an explanation to the change of venue to Tumu and would only play at the new venue when it passes the standards set by the Club Licensing Board.
 
David Accam’s head coach has revealed the Ghanaian forward is recovering well from his knee injury despite the player not completing a full training on Tuesday.
Accam got injured while training with his club before the FIFA international break leading to his withdrawal from the Ghana games against Mozambique.
Chichago Fire boss Veljko Paunovic says Accam is improving but will not be rushed and the Ghanaian forward is set to miss the MLS game against Moreal Impact on Saturday.
 
Derby County have joined the clubs showing interest in Ghana international and Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew.
The former Olympique Marseille player is also wanted by West Ham as they weigh up striker options for the summer.
Aston Villa paid £9.6million for the 24-year-old former Lorient forward who has scored six goals this season. His team could be officially relegated from the English Premier League this weekend against Manchester United.
 
France international Karim Benzema has confirmed his will not be playing for Didier Deschamps’ side at the Euro 2016 tournament.
The Real Madrid star tweeted in French on Wednesday which translates in English:
“Unfortunately for me and for all those who have me always supported and supported, I am not selected for our Euro in France.”
France have some talents upfront with Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Anthony Martial and Dimitri Payet all good options for Le Blues.

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