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Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen join Ghanaians to mark Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day

Admin Editor September 21, 2019 45 0

Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen have joined in the celebration with Ghanaians to mark the birthday of Ghana’s first Prime Minister Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Dr Kwame Nkrumah was instrumental in Ghana’s quest to attain Independence and a key member in the formation of the Organisation of African Union Read More

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I consulted Otumfuo, Dormahene before filing my nomination- George Afriyie reveals

Admin Editor September 21, 2019 27 0

Okyeman Planners bankroller, George Afriyie has revealed consulting several bigwigs before putting himself up to contest the upcoming GFA Presidential elections. Speaking to journalists moments after filing his nomination on Friday, the experienced football administrator said he had extensive discussions with Asante Kotoko Life Patron Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Aduana Stars Read More

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Ex-Ghana coach Claude Le Roy facing prison sentence

Admin Editor September 21, 2019 83 0

Prison sentence has been requested against former Ghana and current Togo Head coach Claude Le Roy for suspected fraudulent cases. Claude Le Roy is currently on appeal in the case of transfers deemed fraudulent in the early 2000s whilst manager of French side Strasbourg. The Strasbourg public prosecutor’s office has requested suspended prison sentences and […]Read More

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Junior Agogo to be cremated today

Admin Editor September 21, 2019 24 0

The funeral of former Ghana international Junior Manuel Agogo will take place today, September 20, 2019, in London. Agogo — who died at age 40 — will be cremated in a private cremation ceremony at St. Mark’s Church, 114 Hamilton Terrace, London NW8 9UT. There will be a private reception late afternoon at the Palm […]Read More

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‘Celebration of our World Champions’ is an inspiration for the youth – Azumah Nelson

Admin Editor September 21, 2019 23 0

Azumah Nelson former World Boxing Council (WBC) Featherweight and Super Featherweight champion has said the book titled “Celebration of our champions” is an inspiration for the younger generation to attain greatness. The book authored by seasoned sports journalist Mr. Ekow Asmah’s brought to bear the work of the ten world champions produced by Ghana. Azumah, Read More

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Government sends high-powered delegation to Agogo’s funeral

Admin Editor September 21, 2019 23 0

The government of Ghana sent a high-powered delegation to London earlier today to attend the funeral and cremation ceremony of former Black Stars striker Junior Agogo. Deputy Sports Minister Perry Okudzeto led the delegation which included executives of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana, CAF Deputy General Secretary Tony Baffoe , as well as Sammy […]Read More

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Former GHALCA Chairman threatens court injunction

Editor Admin September 20, 2019 27 0

Alhaji Ali Raji, a former Chairman Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), has threatened court injunction on the Ghana Football Association Elective Congress, if any of the presidential hopefuls is disqualified from contesting. Alhaji Raji who has also expressed interest to contest for the presidency in an interview with the GNA Sports accused the Normalization Committee Read More

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BNI election poll predicts win for Palmer

Editor Admin September 20, 2019 32 0

A nationwide poll conducted by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) on the impending Ghana Football Association elections has predicted a slight win for presidential hopeful Wilfred Osei Kwaku ‘Palmer’, GHANAsoccernet.com understands. However, the win will be subject to all the aspirants passing a mandatory integrity check. Th secret polls said to have Read More

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Frankfurt fans chant Tony Yeboah’s name in Europa League

Editor Admin September 20, 2019 29 0

Eintracht Frankfurt fans at the Commerzbank-Arena Stadium broke into chants of former Ghana striker Tony Yeboah during their 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the opening day of the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. Yeboah was the first black player to join the Eagles during the 1990 season. The powerful hitman established himself as […]Read More

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Akufo-Addo pays glowing tribute Junior Agogo

Editor Admin September 20, 2019 23 0

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid his last respect to Manuel Junior Agogo with a tribute full of admiration and respect for the ex-Ghana football star. The late Agogo, who was a fan favourite of the Black Stars passed away on August 22, 2019 and will today, September 20, 2019 be cremated in London. […]Read More

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Gyan becomes 3rd Ghanaian to play for North East United

Editor Admin September 20, 2019 21 0

Asamoah Gyan has become latest Ghanaian to sign for Indian Super League side North East United FC. The 33 year old strike joined the Guwahati-based outfit on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Turkish club Kayserispor. The move makes him the third Ghanaian in the history of the club after Francis Okoro Dadzie […]Read More

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Junior Agogo to be cremated today

Editor Admin September 20, 2019 22 0

The funeral of former Ghana international Junior Manuel Agogo will take place today, September 20, 2019, in London. Agogo — who died at age 40 — will be cremated in a private cremation ceremony at St. Mark’s Church, 114 Hamilton Terrace, London NW8 9UT. There will be a private reception late afternoon at the Palm […]Read More

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Vicent Sowah-Odotei picks form to contest GFA ExCO position

Admin Editor September 19, 2019 33 0

Former Hearts of Oak Chief, Sowah-Odotei has picked nomination forms to contest the Executive Council position in the crucial Ghana FA elections, GHANAsoccernet.com can report The member of Parliament for Dadekotopon Constituency has thrown himself into the ring to pick one of the five available Premier League slot on the powerful body He joins other […]Read More

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Lambert backs Afriyie

Admin Editor September 19, 2019 31 0

A senior adviser of Fox Sports Africa and founder of Setanta Africa and SuperSports, Barry Lambert, has thrown his weight behind George Afriyie, a Ghana Football Federation (GFA) presidential aspirant. Mr Lambert believes Mr Afriyie is a tried and tested character who will be very much capable of handling the GFA with the finesse and […]Read More

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Ghanaians happy with my contribution – Andre Ayew

Admin Editor September 19, 2019 56 0

Black Stars skipper, Andre Ayew, says his countrymen have given a seal of approval to his more than a decade contribution to the national team. Andre who made his debut for the Black Stars in 2008 when Ghana hosted the Africa Cup of Nations says since that game Ghanaians have grown to appreciate his contributions. […]Read More

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Jordan does not get the needed recognition – Andre Ayew

Admin Editor September 19, 2019 31 0

Black Stars skipper, Andre Ayew, believes his junior brother, Jordan Ayew, has not received the needed recognition he deserves from his contribution to the game. The 27-year-old Crystal Palace attacker became one of the most vilified players in the national team as well as his club last season when some fans of the club described […]Read More

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Yaw Yeboah scores in Celta Vigo’s 4-2 win over Melila

Editor Admin September 19, 2019 35 0

Ghana’s U23 Captain, Yaw Yeboah was on target for Spanish side Celta Vigo B in their Segunda B game on Wednesday night as they beat Melila 4-2. Yeboah was the orchestrator of two goals in the six-goal thriller by assisting the first goal and scoring Celta’s second on the day. The nimble-footed player took it […]Read More

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Kotoko boss drops from FA presidential race

Editor Admin September 19, 2019 32 0

Nana Kwasi Gyembibi Coker, who is the Special Assistant to Kotoko Chairman, Dr Kwame Kyei, has confirmed that his boss will no longer stand for the upcoming GFA election. Coker, who announced the intention of his chairman to contest for the GFA hot-seat few days ago, has confirmed the business mogul is no longer interested […]Read More

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Ghana drops one place in latest FIFA Rankings

Editor Admin September 19, 2019 25 0

Ghana’s Black Stars dropped one place to 51st in the latest Coca-Cola FIFA Rankings released on Thursday. Kwesi Appiah’s team have not been in action since their disappointing Round 16 exit at the AFCON back in July. The Black Stars however maintained their 7th place ranking in Africa, behind Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria, Nigeria, Morocco and […]Read More

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GHALCA bares teeth at NC

Editor Admin September 19, 2019 26 0

The Ghana League Clubs Association has expressed concern about the Normalisation Committee’s (NC) decision to overturn statues adopted at its last congress to elect the President, Executive Council members and Regional football chairmen of the Ghana Football Association. A statement by the GHALCA implored the NC to, as a matter of urgency, implement the decision […]Read More

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Andre Ayew spoke to Kwesi Appiah before deciding to stay at Swansea

Editor Admin September 19, 2019 26 0

Andre Ayew has revealed that he spoke to Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah before pledging his future to Swansea. The 29-year-old, who captained Ghana at Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt, had several offers to leave the Championship club but decided to stay. According to Ayew, he was assured that playing Championship football […]Read More

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Alhaji Grunsah picks GFA form

Editor Admin September 19, 2019 26 0

President and bank roller of King Faisal, Alhaji Karim Grunsah has picked a nomination form to contest the Executive Council position in the upcoming Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ghanasoccernet.com can confirm. The astute football administrator earlier on rescinded his decision to contest for the Presidency based on consultations and advice from family and friends Read More

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Asamoah Gyan joins NorthEast United in India

Editor Admin September 19, 2019 26 0

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has confirmed his move to India and signed for Super League side NorthEast United. The 33-year-old striker has joined the Highlanders on a free transfer after leaving Turkish club Kayserispor at the end of last season. “I am extremely excited to start this new chapter in my career. I have heard […]Read More

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Ronaldo rates sex with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez above his best goal

Admin Editor September 18, 2019 62 0

The 34-year-old says there is one thing that is better than the feeling of scoring a goal. Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed sex with model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez is superior to the best goal of his glittering football career. The Juventus star revealed that his overhead kick for Real Madrid against his current side in April […]Read More

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5 Ghanaian players to feature in the UCL

Admin Editor September 18, 2019 26 0

Mid-week football nights are back. Emotions are on the rise. Bets will be lost. Upsets will be embedded in history and trolls will haunt you for a day or two and most importantly all eyes will be on players coming from different countries. It is the UEFA Champions League. This season, Ghana is being represented […]Read More

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Amanda Clinton picks nomination forms to contest Ghana FA elections

Admin Editor September 18, 2019 48 0

Popular Ghanaian lawyer Amada Clinton has picked nomination forms to contest Ghana Football Association presidential election, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. Ms Clinton, who gained popularity after strongly backing GFA in the aftermath of Anas expose, feels she is the best person to lead local football governing body for the next four years. She picked the […]Read More

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Let Kwasi Appiah know his fate – JE Sarpong

Admin Editor September 18, 2019 22 0

Veteran Ghana coach, J.E Sarpong has criticized the Sports Ministry and the Normalisation Committee for their handling of Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah’s contract saga. The former Hearts and Kotoko coach said it was important for the Sports Ministry and the Normalisation Committee to take a definite decision on Kwesi Appiah. With just two months left […]Read More

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Caleb Ekuban out for two months after foot surgery

Admin Editor September 17, 2019 55 0

Ghana’s Caleb Ekuban will be out of action for two months after he injured his foot during training with his Turkish club side, Trabzonspor. Ekuban’s period of inactivity was confirmed after he had surgery on the injured foot in Italy on Monday. Trabzonspor’s official website confirmed that the procedure was a success and the player […]Read More

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Kotoko players to receive US$ 2,000 each if…

Admin Editor September 17, 2019 44 0

The Management of Asante Kotoko S/C will pay each player US$ 2,000 as bonus if they advance to the group stage of the Total Confederation Africa Champions (CAF) Champions’ League. The Porcupine Warriors, two-time winners of Africa’s most prestigious club competition, had since 2006 failed to make an appearance at the group stage. “Management has […]Read More

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Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey loses dad

Admin Editor September 16, 2019 46 0

Ghana defender Daniel Amartey has been dealt a huge blow with the news of the death of his father. GHANASoccernet.com can confirm that Mr. Louis Amartey, 72, passed-on on Sunday after a long battle with Diabetes. Mr. Amartey died at the La General Hospital in the early hours of Sunday, September 15, 2019. Daniel Amartey […]Read More