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Paul Pogba: Man Utd midfielder critical of Jose Mourinho management style

By Admin Editor April 16, 2021 4 0

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer “wouldn’t go against the players” like former manager Jose Mourinho. Pogba re-joined United in 2016 for a then-world record £89m when Mourinho was manager at the Old Trafford club. But the pair fell out by the time Mourinho was sacked in December 2018. “Once […]Continue Reading

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Why ‘mesmeric’ Saka could be future Arsenal captain

By Admin Editor April 15, 2021 8 0

When Bukayo Saka takes to the field on Thursday – fitness permitting – and attempts to play his part in steering Arsenal past Slavia Prague and into the Europa League semi-finals, he will not be short of support. In the corridors at Greenford High School in Ealing, Saka’s legacy looms large. In pride of place […]Continue Reading

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I’m a failure without Champions League: Guardiola

By Admin Editor April 15, 2021 12 0

Pep Guardiola says he will be viewed as a failure as Manchester City boss if he does not win the Champions League during his time at the club. City take a 2-1 aggregate lead to Borussia Dortmund for the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday. They have not reached the semi-finals under Guardiola, […]Continue Reading

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PSG knockout Champions League holders Bayern on away goals

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 10 0

Paris St-Germain were beaten on the night but held on to claim an away-goals victory over holders Bayern Munich that takes them through to the last four of the Champions League. In a fascinating second leg between the sides that contested last year’s final, PSG were threatening on the break, testing visiting goalkeeper Manuel Neuer […]Continue Reading

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Kotoko secure apartments for players

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 13 0

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has secured a new apartment to house their players. The different apartments are located at Emena Boadi, Ahinsan, Kwamo and other places. This is to reduce the burden of the players having to rent apartments on their own. It is also meant to reduce money spent on hotels for camping prior to […]Continue Reading

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“Protect GHPL’s skillful players from bad tackles”- Kotoko coach Barreto tells referees

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 13 0

Asante Kotoko head coach, Mariano Barreto, has charged referees in the Ghana Premier League to do a better job of stamping out dangerous play from the game and protecting players especially the skillful ones. Barreto’s comments followed his team’s 2-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi in Week 19 of […]Continue Reading

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Frank Acheampong signs for Chinese side Shenzhen FC

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 18 0

Ghana international, Frank Acheampong has joined Chinese side Shenzhen FC. The 27 year old has signed a four year deal with the wealthy Super league side after leaving Tianjin Teda at the end of last season. This will be Acheampong’s fourth year in the Chinese Super League after joining from Anderlecht back in 2017. He […]Continue Reading

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Lampard opens up on Chelsea sacking; blames fan absence for poor results

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 14 0

Frank Lampard has labelled his time in charge of Chelsea as ‘incredible’ despite being brutally axed by the club after just 18 months. Club legend Lampard was dismissed in January with his team lying in ninth, and five points off the Champions League spots, and quickly replaced by Thomas Tuchel – which led to plenty of backlash from Continue Reading

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Chinese Super League side Shenzhen FC sign Mubarak Wakaso

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 15 0

Combative Ghanaian midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso, has signed for Chinese Super League outfit, Shenzhen FC. The 30 year old former Deportivo Alaves man, joins his new side after leaving fellow Super League side Jiangsu Sunning. Wakaso joins fellow Ghana international, Frank Acheampong, who also joined Shenzhen on a free transfer. Wakaso made 19 appearances for Jiangsu […]Continue Reading

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Solskjaer responds to Mourinho’s attack on him

By Admin Editor April 12, 2021 8 0

Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has responded to the verbal attack on him by Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho. The Norwegian explained his true feelings after the Portuguese’s outburst following Red Devils’ 3-1 win over Spurs on Sunday. Son Heung-min put Spurs ahead in the first half but United came back stronger in the second […]Continue Reading

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“I’m not the IGP to prosecute hooligans” – GFA boss tasks police do more against canker

By Admin Editor April 12, 2021 9 0

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has tasked the Ghana Police Service to do more towards cracking down on hooliganism in the country’s football. In March, match officials of a Division One League game between Wamanafo Mighty Royals and Tano Bofoakwa were brutally assaulted. Videos of the incident were all over social media, […]Continue Reading

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Tottenham to hold review after Son Heung-min suffers racist abuse

By Admin Editor April 12, 2021 9 0

Tottenham are to “determine the most effective action moving forward” after Son Heung-min suffered “abhorrent” racist abuse on social media. The South Korea forward was abused following Sunday’s 3-1 Premier League home defeat by Manchester United. Team-mate Davinson Sanchez received racist messages on social media after a 2-2 draw at Newcastle Continue Reading

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Real Madrid go top of La Liga with narrow win over Barcelona in El Clasico

By Admin Editor April 11, 2021 9 0

Real Madrid moved top of La Liga with victory over Barcelona in an El Clasico played in torrential rain at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. Karim Benzema broke the deadlock with a sublime near-post flick – his ninth goal in his past seven La Liga games. Real doubled their lead before half-time through Toni Kroos’ […]Continue Reading

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Salifu Zida appointed Chairman of Black Starlets c’ttee

By Admin Editor April 11, 2021 13 0

The Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association, Alhaji Shaibu Salifu Zida, has been appointed as Chairman of the Black Starlets Management Committee. This decision was taken by the Executive Council on Thursday, 8 April 2021. The Upper East Regional Football Association Chairman replaces Vice-President Mark Addo, who has been in charge of the […]Continue Reading

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Fabio Gama scores in Asante Kotoko drubbing of Bechem United

By Admin Editor April 9, 2021 15 0

Fabio Gama put up a man of the match performance on Wednesday to help Asante Kotoko cruise to a 4-0 win over Bechem United in a Ghana Premier League match day 16 outstanding game at the Obuasi Len Clay stadium. The Brazilian set up the first goal and scored the second before showing class in […]Continue Reading

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NBA: Fit-again Durant helps Brooklyn hammer New Orleans

By Admin Editor April 8, 2021 19 0

Kevin Durant came off the bench and scored 17 points on his return from a 23-game injury lay-off to help the Brooklyn Nets thrash the New Orleans Pelicans 139-111. Durant hit all five of his shots, including two three-pointers, after being introduced in the second quarter. It was just the second time in the 32-year-old’s […]Continue Reading

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Tiger Woods drove at almost double speed limit in car crash

By Admin Editor April 8, 2021 15 0

Tiger Woods was driving close to double the 45mph speed limit when he crashed in February, according to Los Angeles County’s sheriff. The 15-time major champion, 45, had to be “extricated from the wreck” of his car by firefighters and paramedics. Woods’ car left the road at about 84-87mph and flipped several times during the […]Continue Reading

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GFA welcomes new sports minster today

By Admin Editor April 8, 2021 11 0

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association will, today, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, hold a meeting to welcome Member of Parliament for the Yagada-Kubori constituency in the North East Region Mustapha Yussif as the new Youth and Sports Minister. Mustapha Yussif took over as Youth and Sports Minister in March 2021 as a replacement […]Continue Reading

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Kevin de Bruyne signs new deal for Man City until 2025

By Admin Editor April 8, 2021 13 0

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has signed a new contract with the Premier League leaders that runs until 2025. The 29-year-old Belgium international had more than two years remaining on his previous deal. De Bruyne has won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup four times since joining City from […]Continue Reading

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Manchester City post £126m loss for disrupted 2019-20 season

By Admin Editor April 7, 2021 11 0

Premier League leaders Manchester City have reported a loss of £126m for the 2019-20 season which was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. The club posted an 11% reduction in revenue to £478.4m but the figure does not include delayed income from player sales – including proceeds from Leroy Sane’s move to Bayern Munich. City expect […]Continue Reading

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Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to skip Games over Covid-19 fears

By Admin Editor April 7, 2021 12 0

North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to protect its athletes from Covid-19. The decision puts an end to South Korea’s hopes of using the Games to engage with the North amid stalled cross-border talks. In 2018, both sides entered a joint team […]Continue Reading

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Outstanding match: Asante Kotoko host Bechem United Wednesday

By Admin Editor April 7, 2021 13 0

Asante Kotoko will host Bechem in their Ghana Premier League Matchweek 16 outstanding game tomorrow Wednesday, April 7. The game between the two sides was called off as result of a heavy downpour that left areas of the pitch in an unplayable condition. The outstanding game is scheduled to be played at the Len Clay […]Continue Reading

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Liverpool outclassed by Real Madrid in first leg

By Admin Editor April 7, 2021 17 0

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool made it “too easy” for Real Madrid to win the quarter-final first leg between the sides, but feels Mohamed Salah’s goal offers his side a lifeline in the return game at Anfield. The Reds were largely second best throughout an entertaining game against a Real team missing their first-choice centre-back pairing, […]Continue Reading

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Bastie Samir aspires to become a trainer

By Admin Editor April 6, 2021 22 0

He is not close to hanging his gloves but one of Ghana’s undefeated potential world champions Bastie Samir has set his sight on working for the corner when he calls it a career. The decision to become a boxing trainer, out of all the possible options is inspired by some factors which he shared with […]Continue Reading

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The Ghanaian coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young footballers

By Admin Editor April 6, 2021 15 0

Many footballers are unsure of their calling once they hang up their boots and Otto Addo was no different. The German-born Ghanaian international had enjoyed a stellar career in Germany, the highlight coming in the 2001-02 season when he won the Bundesliga title with Borussia Dortmund. Addo, who represented Ghana at the 2006 World Cup, […]Continue Reading

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La Liga: Barcelona go second after late win over Valladolid

By Admin Editor April 6, 2021 23 0

Ousmane Dembele scored a dramatic late winner to give Barcelona victory over Real Valladolid and a huge boost in their La Liga title challenge. Barcelona move up to second, one point behind leaders Atletico Madrid, thanks to a sixth La Liga win in a row. Barca looked as if they were going to be frustrated […]Continue Reading

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Ibrahimovic set to sign one-year contract extension with Milan

By Admin Editor April 5, 2021 19 0

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to sign a one-year contract extension at AC Milan. The 39-year-old is keen to extend his stay at the San Siro for another season and has agreed a deal in principle over a new contract, Sky in Italy understand, and is expected to sign in the next seven to 10 days. […]Continue Reading

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Guardiola says Man City may spend over £100m on one player if necessary

By Admin Editor April 5, 2021 18 0

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may decide to spend over £100m on one player in the future but remained coy on speculation linking the club with Erling Haaland. Borussia Dortmund striker Haaland is one of Europe’s hottest prospects. His agent Mino Raiola travelled to Spain this week with the player’s father to discuss terms with […]Continue Reading

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GFA bans Eleven Wonders for violating Covid-19 protocols in draw against Kotoko

By Admin Editor April 5, 2021 12 0

Techiman Eleven Wonders have been banned from playing their home matches at the Ohene Ameyaw Park following their noncompliance of Ghana Football Association (GFA) directive for matches to be played behind closed doors. The GFA, in consultation with the National COVID-19 Task Force, issued a directive to the clubs for all Ghana Premier League matchday […]Continue Reading

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Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham: Joe Willock’s late equaliser secures vital point in relegation battle

By Admin Editor April 5, 2021 19 0

Joe Willock’s late equaliser secured a deserved – and vital – 2-2 draw for Newcastle against Tottenham, with Spurs missing the chance to go fourth. All eyes were on Newcastle after a dismal defeat to Brighton two weeks ago, but the international break seemed to breathe new life into the team as they deservedly went […]Continue Reading