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Christian Atsu: ‘Sometimes what’s happened to me seems like a miracle’

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 12 0

It is a very long way from Ghana’s Ada Foah to Hillsong church on Newcastle’s Westgate Road – and not merely in miles. Christian Atsu has made that transformative journey, swapping an existence as one of 10 children whose late father eked out a living fishing and farming on the junction of the Read More

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Normalization Committee have failed – Yahaya Mohammed

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 9 0

Aduana Stars striker, Yahaya Mohammed says the Normalisation Committee has failed to bring Ghana football back to normalcy after five months into office. Mohammed explained the frustration of players on the domestic scene saying they don’t get salaries and bonuses as they used to enjoy when competitive football was in session. Domestic football activities in […]Read More

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PSG join race to sign Hudson-Odoi after FA Cup omission

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 15 0

Callum Hudson-Odoi is fuming over his treatment since handing in a transfer request – and now has Paris Saint-Germain chasing him. Bayern Munich failed to land him for £35million last month and will bid again this summer, with PSG also preparing an offer. And the 18-year-old forward’s determination to leave has been strengthened after 13 minutes […]Read More

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Sala signed potentially invalid £15million contract with Cardiff City

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 17 0

EMILIANO Sala signed a potentially invalid £15million contract with Cardiff City before his fatal plane crash, it has been revealed. The Daily Telegraph reports lawyers have written to the football club this week confirming the signing was not fully registered. Cardiff had said they would wait for the outcome of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch following Read More

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#SOTNGhana: Sports infrastructure to increase due to 2023 All Africa Games

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 17 0

Ghana’s sporting infrastructure will see some upgrading and developing in the coming months and years because the country will host the rest of the continent during the 2023 All Africa Games. This was what the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo, said during his 3rd State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday. Ghana […]Read More

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CAF CC: Annan targets away victory at Nkana

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 14 0

Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan says the team is hoping at getting a win in Zambia against Nkana FC. The Zambian side will host the Ghana Premier League side in their third Group C match in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday. Kotoko are set to arrive in Zambia on Thursday for the match after going […]Read More

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A guide to stadiums hosting 2019 AFCON in Egypt

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 15 0

CAF Executive Committee announced that Egypt will host the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The African football powerhouse won the rights to host the tournament after being selected over South Africa. The 2019 African Cup of nations was initially scheduled to be hosted by Cameroon. However, Cameroon was stripped of hosting the tournament for serious […]Read More

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Call on Kwesi Nyantakyi for advice – Yahaya Mohammed tells NC

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 19 0

Aduana Stars striker, Yahaya Mohammed has called on the Normalization Committee to seek for advice from former GFA Capo Kwesi Nyantakyi in their reformation of football in the country. Mr Nyantakyi has been slapped with a lifetime ban with a heavy fine of 500,000 Swizz Franc after a thorough investigation by Anas Aremeyaw Anas which […]Read More

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Inkoom wins first league game with Dunav Ruse

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 26 0

Samuel Inkoom recorded his first win as a Dunav Ruse player on Wednesday evening. The Ghanaian defender enjoyed the full throttle of the game and helped his side to beat visiting Vereya 1-0 thanks to a Svetoslav Kovachev strike just before the hour mark. Inkoom debuted for Dunav last week as he secured 90 minutes under his […]Read More

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Ronaldo: I’ve won five Champions Leagues, Atletico have zero

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 28 0

Ronaldo responded to Juventus’ loss against Atletico Madrid by reminding everyone he had won the Champions League five times, while the Spaniards are yet to lift the trophy. The former Real Madrid forward experienced an unhappy return to the Spanish capital as Diego Simeone’s Atletico claimed a 2-0 first-leg lead in their round-of-16 tie on […]Read More

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Huge boost for Leicester City as Amartey start training

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 21 0

Leicester City manager Claude Puel has confirmed that Daniel Amartey is making progress in the treatment room. Amartey has been out of play since October 2018 when he suffered a broken leg against West Ham United. The Ghanaian international is set to make a return in March as he is estimated to be out for […]Read More

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Ampadu and Hudson-Odoi among most promising talents

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 24 0

Chelsea Academy is well-known for fostering quality players that are in demand in England and abroad. Daniel Gendein, writing for www.90min.com, delivers his selection of the Blues from Chelsea youth system, who have the potential to become stars. Bradley Collins (goalkeeper; 22-year-old; contract until June 2019) “Bradley Collins has been a part of the Chelsea youth Read More

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GOC bids Kotoko farewell ahead of Nkana FC encounter

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 27 0

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has wished Asante Kotoko SC the best of luck in their upcoming CAF Confederation match against Nkana FC in Zambia on Sunday. The Zambian side will welcome the Porcupine Warriors to the Nkana Sports Stadium in Kitwe in the third group game. The Reds secured their first three points in the […]Read More

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Manchester City ‘still not ready to fight for the latter stages’ – Guardiola

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 20 0

Manchester City are “still not ready to fight for the latter stages” of the Champions League, said manager Pep Guardiola after his side staged a brilliant late comeback to beat Schalke in the first leg of their last-16 tie. England forward Raheem Sterling scored the decisive goal in the last minute of normal time – […]Read More

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‘Cojones’ celebration came from the heart – Simeone

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 20 0

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has apologised for any offence caused by his celebrations against Juventus, but said: “I did it from the heart.” Simeone turned towards fans and grabbed his crotch after Jose Maria Gimenez opened the scoring in a 2-0 win. “It’s not a nice gesture, I admit, but I felt the need […]Read More

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Orlando Pirates express interest in Ofori

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 25 0

Black Stars and Maritzburg goalkeeper, Richard Ofori, has become a surprise target for South Africa giants, Orlando Pirates, following his impressive performance in the league. The Soweto giants are reportedly looking forward to bolstering their goalkeeping department with the Ghanaian after an inconsistent performance by their short-stoppers. Pirates are currently third Read More

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Poor communication flow is NC’s bane, says Dreams FC boss

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 22 0

The executive chairman of Dreams Football Club, Mr Kurt Okraku, has cited inadequate flow of communication from the Normalisation Committee (NC) to club administrators as the main issue which has undermined an otherwise healthy relationship between the two bodies. “I think as club administrators, individually and collectively, we have been trying to reach out to […]Read More

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Chelsea must stay calm to turn season around – Pedro

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 20 0

Chelsea’s season hangs in the balance after Monday’s FA Cup exit but they must stay calm and recapture their best form in the next two games to turn things around, winger Pedro has said. The FA Cup holders were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United in the fifth round, piling the pressure on under-fire manager Maurizio […]Read More

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Women’s League to start on March 9

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 11 0

The Normalization Committee has reached an agreement with the National Women’s League clubs to start a Special Competition. The meeting attended by owners, CEO’s and representatives of the clubs met at the GFA Secretariat on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, to discuss the proposed Women’s Normalization Competition. The competition will kick off on March 9, Read More

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Chibsah urges Kotoko to pick away points in CAF CC group

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 28 0

Former Kotoko skipper, Yussif Chibsah has charged the team to start winning away matches ahead of their clash with Nkana FC on Sunday in the CAF Confederations Cup. The Porcupine Warriors face the Nkana Red Devils in the third round of games. Kotoko are yet to pick a point away from home after losing their […]Read More

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Dwamena wishes Boateng the best of luck after completing Dalian Yifang move

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 24 0

Raphael Dwamena has wished fellow compatriot Emmanuel Boateng the best of luck after joining Chinese club Dalian Yifang in a €11 million deal. The Spanish La Liga side confirmed on Wednesday the transfer of the striker to Dalian Yifang but could not disclose the exact figures involved in the deal. Wish you well on your […]Read More

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Who are the favorites for AFCON 2019?

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 11 0

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Egypt between 21 June-19 July this summer and already the debates have started over who will win the tournament. Two years ago it was agreed that the tournament would be moved from the start of the year to the summer so that the tournament didn’t take […]Read More

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Kalusha Bwalya resumes CAF duties

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 13 0

Former Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Kalusha Bwalya has resumed his duties with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after world football governing body Fifa lifted his two-year ban on appeal. This means that Kalusha remains a CAF Executive Committee member until his tenure expires this year. Before the ban last year, Kalusha was […]Read More

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Akunnor optimistic of victory against Nkana

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 28 0

Asante Kotoko coach, CK Akunnor believes their third group game against Nkana FC will be difficult but optimistic his players have the quality to overcome the home side. The Zambian champions will welcome the Reds to the Nkana Sports Stadium in Kitwe on Sunday. Despite looking shaky in away matches, the former Dreams FC gaffer believes his […]Read More

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Konadu hails Annan’s performance in CAF CC

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 15 0

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, Maxwell Konadu has heaped praises on Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan for his impressive performance in the ongoing CAF Confederations Cup. The former WAFA man has been a key figure for the Porcupine Warriors in the ongoing CAF Confederations Cup. Despite failing to keep clean sheets, the former Wa […]Read More

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CAF CC: Amos Frimpong eyes victory against Nkana

Ekow Amoasi February 21, 2019 18 0

Asante Kotoko skipper, Amos Frimpong has set his sight on grabbing all the three points against Nkana FC. The Zambian gainst will host the Ghana Premier League side on Sunday on the third group game in the CAF Confederations Cup. Speaking to the press at the Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday, the 28-year-old said, “Our game […]Read More

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Caf CL: Club Africain awarded win, Ismaily fined

Ekow Amoasi February 20, 2019 41 0

Tunisian side Club Africain were awarded a 3-0 win and Egyptian opponents Ismaily fined S40 000 on Tuesday after their Caf Champions League match last month was abandoned. In a further punishment, Ismaily must play their next home match, against CS Constantine of Algeria this Saturday, behind closed doors. Africain were leading Ismaily 2-1 in Egypt […]Read More

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U-20 AFCON: Champions Mali arrive to a rousing welcome

Ekow Amoasi February 20, 2019 24 0

Fresh from their triumph at the Total Africa U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niger, the jubilant Malian team received a red carpet reception upon arrival back home. ‘Les Aiglons’ beat Senegal 3-2 on penalties in the final on Sunday in Niamey, to register their first success at this level. The feat served a happy […]Read More

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Essien among best ten talents who once played for Lyon

Ekow Amoasi February 20, 2019 28 0

One cannot mention Olympique Lyon’s name in this part of the world of without Michael Essien’s name popping up following the midfielder’s devastating two-year stay at the Rhone-Alpes based club. Regarded as one of the greatest developers of talent in the last decades, Lyon have seen several superstar players passing through their ranks. From Michael Read More

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Atsu sure of Premier League survival with Newcastle after tour

Ekow Amoasi February 20, 2019 25 0

Ghana winger, Christian Atsu, is looking forward to a rejuvenated Newcastle United side following their one-week preparation in Spain. The 27-year-old was part of Rafa Benitez men who took advantage of their elimination from the FA Cup to explore a change in environment as well as speed up preparation for the rest of the Premier League […]Read More