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Claude Le Roy unhappy with June-July AFCON timing

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 16 0

African coaching legend Claude Le Roy says he is not comfortable with the Africa Cup of Nations being played in the middle of the year. The 2019 AFCON, which will wrap up with the final in Cairo on Friday night, is the first to be played in June-July, moving the tournament away from its Read More

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Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick sacked as CAF 1st Vice President

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 22 0

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has been removed as CAF 1st Vice President. The decision was taken at the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Cairo, on the eve of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Ahmad, who won landmark election in March 2017 to replace longest serving Issa Hayatou, believes he […]Read More

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Kofi Amoah has taken us for fools – Club CEO laments

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 16 0

Bankroller of Berekum Arsenal Yakubu Moro has launched a scathing attack on the Normalisation Committee (NC) asserting that their administration led by Dr. Kofi Amoah is worse than Kwesi Nyantakyi’s regime. According to him, he will not blame the NC much but some elements within the football fraternity who are supporting Dr. Kofi Amoah because […]Read More

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Top Six: African legends never to win the Africa Cup of Nations

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 20 0

#6 Bruce Grobbelaar One of Africa’s most decorated players, Grobbelaar was a key figure in Liverpool’s European Cup final success in 1984, and also won six league titles with the Reds. At international level, however, he made little impact despite being capped over 30 times by Rhodesia and then Zimbabwe. #5 Sammy Kuffour A Champions […]Read More

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Berekum Arsenal owner regrets ‘hating’ former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi

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Berekum Arsenal owner Yakubu Moro is kicking himself for working against Kwesi Nyantakyi as Ghana Football Association after launching a scathing attack on the Normalisation Committee. Moro is not enthused about the governance style of the Dr Kofi Amoah led committee who have woefully under-performed. ”Dr. Kofi Amoah thinks we are fools that’s why he […]Read More

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Daniel Amartey returns to the pitch

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 13 0

Ghana international, Daniel Amartey, made his debut appearance for Leicester City for the first time in eight months after recovering from a broken leg in October last year. The 24-year-old’s season was truncated from a horrific injury he sustained while playing for his side against West Ham United in the Premier League. Amartey had to […]Read More

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Fred Pappoe questions legality of NC’s decision to change GFA name

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 12 0

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Fred Pappoe has questioned the reasoning behind the Normalization Committee’s decision to change the logo and name of the Ghana FA. The interim body suggested a change of name from the current Ghana football Association (GFA) to Association of Ghana Football (AGF) as part of their recommendations for […]Read More

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Azumah used boxing to market, unify Ghana – Prof. Botchway

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 11 0

A professor of history at the University of Cape Coast, De-Valera Nym Botchway, has described boxing legend, Azumah Nelson, as a true champion who placed the nation on the international sporting map during his illustrious career. Prof. Botchway lauded the former three-time world champion for his splendid performance in the ring and for becoming the […]Read More

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Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah denies reports he’s been attacked

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 13 0

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has laughed off reports he was manhandled in traffic in Accra by an exasperated Black Stars fan. The mild-mannered trainer has been at the receiving end of vile attacks in traditional and social media after the team’s exit against Tunisia on penalties at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The hashtag […]Read More

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2019 Africa Cup of Nations: A fifth “All-African Coaches” AFCON final

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 28 0

When Algeria locks horns with Senegal at the Cairo International Stadium this Friday (19 July 2019) to determine the new king of African football, there would be a historic milestone on the sidelines. A local coach would be crowned champion whatever the result is. Djamel Belmadi (Algeria) and Aliou Cisse (Senegal) are competing for the […]Read More

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Baba Yara Sports Stadium to host 2019/2020 CAF Confederation Cup Final

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 18 0

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium is set to host the 2019/2020 CAF Confederations Cup final. According to local portal, FootballMadeInGhana, the decision has been taken by CAF’s Executive Committee on Wednesday pending approval from the general assembly tomorrow. The 2019/2020 Champions League final will also be hosted by the FNB Stadium in South Africa. This […]Read More

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2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria claim third place as Ighalo pounces on early error

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 19 0

After Dylan Bronn’s bizarre own goal in extra time handed Senegal a 1-0 victory in a drama-filled semi-final, Tunisia were once more the authors of their own downfall. Jamilu Collins’ cross from the left ought to have been simple for Moez Ben Cherifia to collect, but the goalkeeper collided with his own defender Yassine Meriah, […]Read More

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Social media spring lead campaign for Kwasi Appiah to be ousted as Black Stars Coach

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 26 0

Scores of Ghanaian Social Media activists and users are tweeting and posting anti-Kwasi Appiah messages geared towards seeing the 59-year-old removed as head coach of the Black Stars. Disappointed Ghanaian football fans are sending protest messages on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp platforms over his continuous stay head coach of the Ghana national team. Majority of […]Read More

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Don’t sack Kwasi Appiah, ex-lover of Black Stars player cries out

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 19 0

While pressure is mounting on hiring authorities to sack James Kwasi Appiah as Black Stars head coach an ex-girlfriend of a Ghana player insists the soft-spoken trainer should not be sacked. Najat is the ex-girlfriend of TSG Hoffenheim defender Kasim Adams Nuhu who was a member of Ghana’s squad for the 2019 AFCON. The Obuasi-based […]Read More

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Kwame Bonsu completes $30,000 transfer to Tunisian champions Esperance

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 15 0

Kotoko midfielder Kwame Bonsu has finalized his move to Tunisian Champions Espérance Sportive de Tunis in fee thought to be in the region of $30,000. Bonsu arrived in Tunis and went through formalities to officially become a player of the Club. The Porcupine Warriors needed to balance their books after a massive spending spree ahead […]Read More

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Normalisation Committee has let us down – Mickey Charles cries

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 15 0

President of Techiman City FC, Charles Kwadwo Ntim has voiced his disappointment over how the Normalisation Committee led by Dr Kofi Amoah is running Ghana football. Mr Ntim, who is affectionately called Mickey Charles, said many of them supported the NC when it was first constituted but they have failed to deliver on its mandate […]Read More

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Ghana Coach Kwesi Appiah attacked in traffic

Admin Editor July 18, 2019 29 0

Coach Kwesi Appiah escaped physical assault from an angry Ghanaian young man in the capital Accra today while driving in traffic. Thanks to his fully rolled and locked glass windows, Kwesi Appiah could only suffer verbal abuse at the hands of the young man, whose identity is yet to be established. Eye witnesses told Ghanacrusader.com […]Read More

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Ghana drawn in Pot 1 for 2021 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifiers

Steve Darko July 17, 2019 26 0

The Black Stars have been pitted in Pot 1 for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana will not be facing the likes of Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’ Ivoire, Egypt, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, DR Congo, Senegal and Tunisia who are the top-ranked sides in Africa. Pot 2 comprises Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, […]Read More

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Raphael Dwamena handed No. 9 shirt at Real Zaragoza

Steve Darko July 17, 2019 30 0

Ghana forward Raphael Dwamena has been handed the number 9 shirt at new club Real Zaragoza. Dwamena joined the Blanquillos on a season-long loan deal from La Liga side UD Levante. The Ghana international is expected to revive his career at the Segunda Division side after his struggles at the Cuitat de Valencia. The 23-year-old […]Read More

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Tunisia faces Nigeria in third place play-off

Steve Darko July 17, 2019 28 0

The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia will battle with Nigeria for bronze medal, as both teams play in the third place play-off of the 2019 Total African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt. Tunisia’s dream to play their fourth final in the African Cup of Nations history was quashed by defender Dylan Bronn’s unfortunate own goal […]Read More

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Albert Adomah seeks for hat-trick of promotions with Nottingham Forest

Steve Darko July 17, 2019 23 0

Nottingham Forest new signing Albert Adomah is is looking to make it a hat-trick of promotions to the Premier League. Adomah, 31, has completed a permanent move to the Championship side after helping Aston Villa to secure promotion. The Ghanaian winger has emerged as an architect for helping teams to qualify to the English Premier […]Read More

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Baba Rahman set to join French giants Olympique Marseille

Steve Darko July 17, 2019 23 0

Ghana defender Baba Rahman is a target for French giants Olympique de Marseille in the summer transfer window. The Chelsea left back popped up on the radar of the European heavyweights after impressing on loan at Stade de Reims last season. Rahman, who is on the books of English side Chelsea is yet to establish […]Read More

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Kwesi Appiah to stay on as Black Stars Coach

Steve Darko July 17, 2019 21 0

Kwesi Appiah will stay on as head Coach of the Black Stars until the end of his contract. The under-fire gaffer was expected to announce his resignation as Black Stars Coach following the team’s failure to make a mark at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Appiah was tasked to supervise the team […]Read More

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Cameroon sack coach Seedorf

Steve Darko July 17, 2019 19 0

Mr. Prince Seidou Mbombo Njoya President of the Cameroon Football Federation has said, his outfit has terminated the appointment of Dutch duo Clarence Clyde Seedorf and Patrick Kluivert, as coaches of the senior national team, the Indomitable Lions. The Indomitable Lions were kicked out of the competition by Nigeria in the round of 16. A […]Read More

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AFCON 2019: Disu identifies what caused Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Algeria

Admin Editor July 16, 2019 29 0

A former Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Tunde Disu OFR, has blamed Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi for the team’s woes at the African Cup of Nations in Egypt. He said that the senior national team deserves a better goalkeeper to keep up with football’s current standard. Disu made his stance known in an […]Read More

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What Solskjaer said about De Gea’s new Man Utd contract

Admin Editor July 16, 2019 31 0

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is hopeful David de Gea will agree a new contract with the club. The 28-year-old is out of contract next year, but reports suggest the Spain international is set to sign a long-term deal worth about £350,000 per week. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Solskjaer tried to […]Read More

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AFCON 2019: Pinnick takes final decision on Rohr’s future as Super Eagles head coach

Admin Editor July 16, 2019 28 0

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has finally decided not to sack the Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr. Pinnick explained that the German tactician will not be sacked despite increasing pressure on the NFF to relieve the 66-year-old of his appointment. DAILY POST had reported that former Nigeria goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, […]Read More

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Sex allegations: Sports Minister threatens to sue ASEPA

Admin Editor July 16, 2019 31 0

The Ministry of Youth and Sports is demanding an apology and retraction of what is said to be a defamatory statement made against the minister, Isaac Asiamah by the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA). ASEPA, in a statement signed by its Executive Director, alleged that the minister and some government officials engaged […]Read More

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Albert Adomah delighted with preseason victory over Atromitos

Admin Editor July 16, 2019 26 0

Ghana winger Albert Adomah has expressed delight in Nottingham Forest’s win over Greek side Atromitos in the preseason. The winger climbed off the bench to help his new club thump the Europa League campaigners 3-0 at the Presteri Stadium in Athens. Adomah was making his debut for The Reds after joining the club in the […]Read More

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Madagascar President awards AFCON squad after impressive display

Admin Editor July 16, 2019 23 0

Madagascar’s 23-man squad who played at 2019 Africa Cup of Nations have been awarded the rank of “Knight of the Malagasy National Order” after their exploits Egypt. They were awarded by the President of the Madagascar, Republic, HE Andry Nirina Rajoelina at the Lavoloha State Palace in the country’s capital Antananarivo. Madagascar made their maiden […]Read More