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Mukarama double inspires Black Princesses revenge against Morocco

By Admin Editor December 1, 2020 6 0

The Black Princesses of Ghana on Monday, avenged their 1-0 defeat to Morocco as they beat the Young Lioness 4-0 at Accra Sports Stadium. The Princesses have now played Morocco twice in the space of four days after they lost 1-0 last Thursday at the same venue. Black Princesses coach Yussif Basigi and his players […]Continue Reading

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Barcelona to be fined for Messi’s touching tribute to Maradona

By Admin Editor November 30, 2020 9 0

Barcelona are likely to be fined €3000 (£2725), according to Sport, after Lionel Messi marked the death of compatriot and Argentina legend Diego Maradona by revealing the shirt of his boyhood club after scoring against Osasuna. Having scored a goal Maradona would have been proud of during a 4-0 La Liga win on Sunday, Messi […]Continue Reading

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Maradona’s doctor tearfully defends treatment of football great

By Admin Editor November 30, 2020 5 0

The doctor of Diego Maradona has defended his treatment of the football legend after his clinic was raided in Buenos Aires. In early November the former Napoli, Barcelona and Boca Juniors player had emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma, a blood clot on the brain, and had been recuperating at home. There has been an […]Continue Reading

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Wolves’ Raul Jimenez has surgery on fractured skull after David Luiz head clash

By Admin Editor November 30, 2020 9 0

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has had surgery on a fractured skull suffered in a clash of heads during his side’s Premier League win at Arsenal. Sunday’s match at Emirates Stadium was in its early stages when Jimenez and Gunners defender David Luiz accidently collided at an Arsenal corner. He was given oxygen on the pitch […]Continue Reading

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Hearts CEO Frederick Moore resigns

By Admin Editor November 30, 2020 8 0

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hearts of Oak, Frederick Moore, has resigned. Joy Sports understands that Mr. Moore, who replaced Mark Noonan last year and is currently on sick leave, will not return to his post. Close sources told Joy Sports that Moore said “I think I should be back to the office on […]Continue Reading

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GPL: Hearts of Oak’s defensive issues exposed vs AshGold

By Admin Editor November 29, 2020 8 0

The 2-2 thriller between Hearts of Oak and AshGold at the Accra Sports stadium on Tuesday night was perceived by some as a combination of mistakes and poor defending. However, on a closer look; both sides set out with effective tactics which filled the match with a lot of great chances. On another night the […]Continue Reading

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Mahrez hat-trick as Man City thrash Burnley

By Admin Editor November 29, 2020 9 0

Riyad Mahrez scored his first Manchester City hat-trick as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Burnley 5-0 at Etihad Stadium for the fourth time in a row. The Algerian curled two first-half efforts into the corner to ease any concerns about a perceived City scoring drought. Benjamin Mendy drove home Kevin de Bruyne’s cross for his first […]Continue Reading

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Klopp blames broadcasters and scheduling for Milner injury

By Admin Editor November 29, 2020 12 0

Jurgen Klopp had an argument with BT reporter Des Kelly about the scheduling of their matches during the Covid-19 pandemic after Liverpool were held to a draw by Brighton on Saturday. Klopp had already made his feelings known about the decision to have Liverpool play in the Saturday lunchtime slot after they had been in action in […]Continue Reading

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Lewandowski wonder strike lifts Bayern past Stuttgart

By Admin Editor November 29, 2020 11 0

Robert Lewandowski scored his 12th goal of the season with a wonder strike as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Stuttgart 3-1. In a thrilling first half, Tanguy Coulibaly gave the attack-minded hosts the lead with a first time finish after Manuel Neuer was not quick enough off his line. Kingsley Coman brought Bayern […]Continue Reading

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Michael Jordan donates $2m from hit documentary to feed America’s hungry

By Admin Editor November 27, 2020 16 0

“The Last Dance” was filled with hot dishes about Michael Jordan’s time with the six-time champion Chicago Bulls. Now, some proceeds from the Emmy-winning documentary will go toward hot dishes for the nation’s hungry. Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief outfit, on Wednesday thanked His Airness for a $2 million gift to the organization, which […]Continue Reading

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Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal among Premier League clubs who can welcome back fans

By Admin Editor November 27, 2020 17 0

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs that will have the opportunity to welcome back fans from next week, after the government announced the latest coronavirus tier system. The latest update from the UK government has seen the cities of Liverpool and London placed in tier 2, meaning Jurgen Klopp’s side, as […]Continue Reading

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‘Football has a void’ – Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

By Admin Editor November 27, 2020 17 0

Spaniard Rafael Nadal led the tennis world in paying tribute to Argentine football great Diego Maradona who has died at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack. “Today the world of sports in general and football in particular has a void,” Nadal, who is tied with Roger Federer for a record 20 Grand […]Continue Reading

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Morocco defeat Black Princesses in friendly

By Admin Editor November 27, 2020 16 0

Ghana’s female u-20 team, Black Princesses lost 1-0 to Morocco in a friendly at the Accra Sports Stadium. Morocco striker Banouk Safa scored the only goal of the game in the 38th minute to give the visitors victory over the Black Princesses. After the opener, the Black Princesses put in effort in search of an […]Continue Reading

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Atalanta shock Liverpool at Anfield

By Admin Editor November 26, 2020 9 0

Atalanta scored twice in four minutes to deliver a surprise victory over Liverpool and blow qualification from Champions League Group D wide open. A much-changed Reds side lacked fluidity and failed to have a shot on target at Anfield on Wednesday. Josip Ilicic and Robin Gosens struck for the Serie A side midway through the […]Continue Reading

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Photos: Kotoko touch down in Nouakchott for Nouadhibhou tie

By Admin Editor November 26, 2020 13 0

Asante Kotoko have arrived in the Mauritania capital of Nouakchott ahead of their CAF Champions League game with FC Nouadhibhou. Having left Accra on Wednesday, the Ghana Premier League giants are there with a contingent of 21 players, in addition to technical and management team members. Kotoko are without their captain Felix Annan, who has been […]Continue Reading

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He knows nothing -Ashgold assistant coach fires head coach Milovan Cirkovic

By Admin Editor November 26, 2020 21 0

Assistant coach of Ashantigold SC, Thomas Duah, has launched a scathing attack on his boss, Milovan Cirkovic, saying, he knows nothing about football. The two were at loggerheads over a substitution Duah recommended Cirkovic made in their Ghana Premier League game against Hearts of Oak on Tuesday night, which they drew 2-2. Cirkovic declined Duah’s […]Continue Reading

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Maradona: Three days of mourning begin in Argentina

By Admin Editor November 26, 2020 16 0

Today’s football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo “could not even dream” of being admired as much as Diego Maradona was, says his former Argentina team-mate Ossie Ardiles. Three days of national mourning have begun in Argentina after Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60. His body will lie in state at the […]Continue Reading

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Diego Maradona dead: Argentina legend dies aged 60

By Admin Editor November 25, 2020 7 0

Diego Maradona has died after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest. Football icon Diego Maradona has passed away aged 60 after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest on Wednesday. Maradona underwent surgery earlier this month to remove a blood clot from his brain. He was released from the clinic in Buenos Aires two weeks ago. Maradona is widely recognised […]Continue Reading

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Messi told me he was screwed when I didn’t pick Barca – Griezmann

By Admin Editor November 25, 2020 8 0

Antonie Griezmann has admitted that his decision to reject a transfer to Barcelona in 2018 upset Lionel Messi. Griezmann eventually joined Barca in 2019, but the previous year he teased the prospect of making the move to Catalunya – only to remain at Atletico Madrid. Messi spoke positively about Griezmann joining the club in 2018, and the Frenchman […]Continue Reading

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Messi left out of Barca’s squad for Kiev trip

By Admin Editor November 25, 2020 8 0

Lionel Messi and Frenkie de Jong have been rested by Ronald Koeman for Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League clash in Ukraine against Dynamo Kiev. With Barca top of Group G following three wins to begin their European campaign, Koeman has opted to leave Messi and De Jong out of the travelling squad, with the Catalan club […]Continue Reading

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Late Giroud header seals Chelsea’s early qualification to last 16

By Admin Editor November 25, 2020 9 0

Chelsea sealed their progress to the Champions League knockout stage with two games to spare as Olivier Giroud’s late header secured victory at Rennes. The French striker has played just 127 minutes for the Blues so far this season, but made the most of his time on the pitch here with an injury-time finish after […]Continue Reading

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Lewandowski, Messi, Ronaldo and Salah among FIFA The Best

By Admin Editor November 25, 2020 11 0

The final shortlist for the 2020 FIFA The Best Men’s Player of the Year award has been revealed, with Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah all nominated for the prize. Barcelona superstar Messi, who won the accolade last year, leads the 11-man list of players up for the individual gong, which will […]Continue Reading

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Messi made me want to quit football – Kevin-Prince Boateng

By Admin Editor November 25, 2020 16 0

Kevin-Prince Boateng has said that he found Lionel Messi to be so good during his stint at Barcelona, that he thought about hanging up his boots entirely. Boateng joined the Catalan outfit in a surprise loan move from Sassuolo in January 2019, and managed to win a La Liga title in his six-month stint despite […]Continue Reading

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Hearts 2-2 AshGold [Photos]

By Admin Editor November 25, 2020 12 0

The game of matchday two was saved for last as Accra Hearts of Oak were held to a 2-2 draw by Ashgold at the Accra Sports stadium. Hearts took the lead twice through Kojo Obeng Junior but Ashgold equalised on both occasions through Hans Kwofie. Joy Sports put together pictures from what was an incredible […]Continue Reading

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We don’t care what you think about our pitch – Berekum Chelsea CEO blasts critics

By Admin Editor November 25, 2020 12 0

Berekum Chelsea’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nana Oduro Sarfo, is on the warpath with critics of his side’s home pitch, which was at the centre of attention in their 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko. The browning, sand-filled pitch of the Golden City Park was a major talking point of the game, with many expressing surprise […]Continue Reading

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Kotoko’s Felix Annan sidelined for five weeks with thigh injury

By Admin Editor November 24, 2020 11 0

Asante Kotoko will be without their captain Felix Annan for five weeks due to a thigh injury. Annan sustained the injury in the Porcupine Warriors’ 1-1 stalemate with Berekum Chelsea last Sunday in the Ghana Premier League. He underwent a scan on Monday and Joy Sports can report that he suffered a complete thigh tear […]Continue Reading

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Swansea City manager not ready to take risk with fit-again Andre Ayew for Sheffield game

By Admin Editor November 24, 2020 8 0

Swansea City boss Steve Cooper is cautious about throwing fit-again André Ayew into their midweek Championship encounter game against Sheffield Wednesday. Ayew missed the Swans 1-0 victory against Rotherham United over the weekend after suffering a muscle injury on national duty with Ghana. The former Olympique Marseille forward was reported to be facing four Continue Reading

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Ex-Milan chief blames Muntari’s infamous ‘ghost goal’ for Zlatan, Silva sales

By Admin Editor November 24, 2020 14 0

Former Chief Executive Officer of AC Milan, Adriano Galliani has blamed the sale of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva on Sulley Ali Muntari’s legendary ‘ghost goal’ against ?Juventus in 2012, claiming the Rossoneri would have retained the two-star players had they won the Serie A title that season. Back in February 2012, when the match occurred, […]Continue Reading

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FIFA bans CAF President Ahmad Ahmad for five years

By Admin Editor November 23, 2020 13 0

World Football governing body, FIFA, has banned CAF President Ahmad Ahmad for five years for financial misconduct. According to a FIFA statement, the Malagasy, who has been under investigation, has been charged for breaching 4 acts of the FIFA code of conduct. Ahmad Ahmad had been under investigation by FIFA Ethics Committee between 2017 and […]Continue Reading

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Ibrahimovic brace ends decade-long wait for AC Milan win at Napoli

By Admin Editor November 23, 2020 15 0

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as Serie A leaders AC Milan beat 10-man Napoli 3-1 on Sunday to record their first league win in Naples for more than 10 years. The 39-year-old powered a bullet header into the bottom corner in the first half before bundling in his second of the night after the break to […]Continue Reading