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MTN FA Cup: Kotoko, Hearts of Oak progress; WAFA, Karela dumped out

By Admin Editor June 21, 2021 6 0

Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak both booked their places in the round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup competition after impressive victories against Thunderbolt FC and Windy Professionals respectively, but Premier League sides WAFA and Karela United have been dumped out. Kotoko dispatched Ejisu-based 3rd tier side Thunderbolt 3-1 in Ejisu […]Continue Reading

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Isaac Dogboe beats Adam Lopez in thrilling fight in Las Vegas

By Admin Editor June 21, 2021 7 0

Isaac Dogboe struggled to fend off a surging Adam Lopez to pull off a gut-wrenching win. The former WBO junior featherweight titlist managed to edge out the gutty Lopez to claim a ten-round majority decision win Saturday evening at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Judge Dave Moretti had the action even at 95-95, […]Continue Reading

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Usain Bolt sparks social media frenzy with the AWESOME names of his twins

By Admin Editor June 21, 2021 7 0

The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, and his partner Kasi Bennett have announced the birth of their twin sons. The couple posted photos of themselves with the twins and their third child on social media on Father’s Day, sparking a barrage of congratulatory messages for the pair. However, it wasn’t just the first shots of […]Continue Reading

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Euros On MGL: Wales into last 16 despite defeat to Italy

By Admin Editor June 21, 2021 7 0

Wales demonstrated great resolve in defeat against Italy as they clung on with 10 men for a result which was enough to secure their place in the second round of Euro 2020. Their automatic qualification was under threat with Switzerland beating Turkey 3-1 in Group A’s other fixture, but Wales withstood relentless Italian pressure to […]Continue Reading

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Karela’s CAM Park banned indefinitely

By Admin Editor June 21, 2021 8 0

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has banned the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park at Anyinase indefinitely with immediate effect. This decision was taken following assaults on players and officials at Aiyinase resulting in injuries and damage to property and unsporting behaviour by the home supporters in the MTN FA Cup Round of 32 tie between Karela […]Continue Reading

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Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan

By Admin Editor June 21, 2021 11 0

A member of Uganda’s Olympic squad has become the first to test positive for Covid-19 on arrival in Japan for the competition due to start on 23 July. The event was postponed last year, but is now going ahead despite a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases in Japan. Uganda is also experiencing a surge in […]Continue Reading

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BA to fly the British and Irish Lions to SA this summer

By Admin Editor June 18, 2021 18 0

British Airways has announced that it will fly the 37-strong British & Irish Lions squad to South Africa on June 27 for the eagerly awaited Lions Tour. The team will be heading directly to Johannesburg on a charter flight from Edinburgh, following The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup clash against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on […]Continue Reading

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Wimbledon 2021: Tournament looks to improve media operations

By Admin Editor June 18, 2021 12 0

Wimbledon is looking at ways to improve its media operations, according to its chief executive Sally Bolton. Last month, world number two Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open after saying she would not do news conferences at Roland Garros to protect her mental health. Osaka is due to play at Wimbledon, which starts on 28 June. […]Continue Reading

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Christian Eriksen to have heart-starting device fitted after collapse

By Admin Editor June 18, 2021 16 0

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen will be fitted with a heart-starting device following his collapse on the pitch during Euro 2020. The 29-year-old midfielder suffered cardiac arrest in his side’s defeat by Finland in Copenhagen on Saturday. The ICD – implantable cardioverter defibrillator – is “necessary due to rhythm disturbances”, Danish Continue Reading

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Dogboe fights Adam Lopez on Saturday

By Admin Editor June 17, 2021 10 0

Former WBO super battamweight champion Isaac Dogboe will take another step towards his push for a second world title on Saturday when he takes on Adam Lopez at the Virgin Kotel in Las Vegas. Dogboe made a succesful return in July 2020 after his back to back defeats against Emmanuel Navarette in 2018 and 2019. […]Continue Reading

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Italy become first team to reach the knockout stage after Switzerland victory

By Admin Editor June 17, 2021 15 0

In-form Italy became the first team to reach the knockout stage of the European Championship with another impressive Group A showing in victory over Switzerland. Roberto Mancini’s side thumped Turkey on the opening day of the tournament and made it back-to-back 3-0 wins courtesy of another sprightly performance in Rome. Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored […]Continue Reading

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Ronaldo closes in on Ali Daei’s world record after scoring twice against Hungary

By Admin Editor June 16, 2021 9 0

The records just keep coming for Cristiano Ronaldo. He has only played one match in Euro 2020 and has already collected another two moments of history. His first came by just stepping on the pitch against Hungary on Tuesday as he became the first player to appear at five men’s European Championships. We had to […]Continue Reading

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Euro 2020: Fabregas reacts as Spain fail to beat Sweden

By Admin Editor June 15, 2021 16 0

AS Monaco midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has reacted to Spain’s Euro 2020 goalless draw against Sweden on Monday. Spain got their campaign off to a disappointing start after failing to find the breakthrough despite a dominant display against Sweden in Seville. Strikers, Alvaro Morata and Gerard Moreno, missed Spain’s best chances as they played a 0-0 […]Continue Reading

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Guardiola offers seven Manchester City players to Barcelona

By Admin Editor June 15, 2021 17 0

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has offered up to seven of his players to Barcelona, according to AS. Guardiola wants to raid his former club for defender Sergi Roberto and winger Ousmane Dembele. It was part of his conversations with Barca president, Joan Laporta, when they met at a golf legends event in Mallorca this […]Continue Reading

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Messi overtakes Ronaldo to become highest scorer of free kicks

By Admin Editor June 15, 2021 19 0

Lionel Messi’s goal for Argentina in their 1-1 draw with Chile at the Copa America, has seen him surpass Cristiano Ronaldo, as the active footballer to score the most free kicks. He has now scored 57 free kicks in his career, one more than Portugal captain, Ronaldo. Messi is however five goals short of Diego […]Continue Reading

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Results of friendly games not a reason for worry – Andre Ayew

By Admin Editor June 15, 2021 13 0

After failing to win any of their recent international friendlies, captain of the Black Stars Andre Ayew has assured Ghanaians of the team’s capabilities in qualifying Ghana for the 2022 World Cup. The Black Stars traveled to Rabat where a goal from Jawad El Yamiq meant CK Akonnor suffered his third defeat as coach of […]Continue Reading

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Behind the scenes: Stephen Appiah and Laryea Kingston when #EurosOnMGL cameras are off

By Admin Editor June 15, 2021 11 0

The Multimedia Group’s coverage of Euro 2020 has brought happiness into Ghanaian homes as the free to air matches on offer have proven to be timely. On Friday, June11, the opening match between Turkey and Italy provided a 3-0 goalfest as the Azzurri comfortably went past their counterparts. And on Sunday, the day’s biggest game […]Continue Reading

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Copa America: Messi scores stunner in Argentina draw

By Admin Editor June 15, 2021 16 0

Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick as Argentina drew with Chile after the Copa America paid a spectacular tribute to Diego Maradona. Messi curled home from the edge of the area towards the end of the first half of the Group A opener. But Eduardo Vargas headed in an equaliser after Arturo Vidal’s penalty […]Continue Reading

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Euros On MGL: Netherlands beat Ukraine in five-goal thriller

By Admin Editor June 14, 2021 13 0

Denzel Dumfries headed a dramatic late winner to earn the Netherlands victory after Ukraine had come back from 2-0 down in a Group C thriller in Amsterdam. Oranje boss Frank de Boer is hoping to use Euro 2020 to prove to fans he is the right man to lead the team into a successful new […]Continue Reading

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Novak Djokovic outlasts Stefanos Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam title

By Admin Editor June 14, 2021 14 0

Novak Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final. Top seed Djokovic, 34, was in deep trouble before rediscovering his energy to win 6-7 (6-8) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4. The Serb’s greater experience shone through as fifth seed Tsitsipas […]Continue Reading

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Neymar stars as host Brazil win Copa America opener

By Admin Editor June 14, 2021 14 0

Hosts Brazil began the defence of their Copa America title with a comfortable victory over a Covid-affected Venezuela in the tournament’s opening match. Talisman Neymar scored one and assisted another, adding a second for Tite’s side with a second-half penalty before setting up Gabriel Barbosa late on. Paris St-Germain defender Marquinhos bundled in a Continue Reading

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Euro 2020: Tension in France camp as Mbappe ‘rejects’ Giroud’s apology

By Admin Editor June 11, 2021 22 0

Kylian Mbappe has rejected an apology from his France teammate, Olivier Giroud, over remarks he made after their 3-0 win over Bulgaria on Tuesday. This has led to tension in the camp of the world champions, as they seek success in Euro 2020. Giroud came off the bench in the second half to score twice […]Continue Reading

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Ancelotti set to bring Chelsea star to Real Madrid

By Admin Editor June 11, 2021 21 0

Chelsea forward, Timo Werner, is being linked with a move to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. Fichajes reports that Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is keen to bring Werner to the Santiago Bernabeu despite the Germany international enduring a difficult first season with Chelsea. Werner is believed to be on the list of […]Continue Reading

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Why Lukaku didn’t flourish at Chelsea, Man United – Mourinho

By Admin Editor June 11, 2021 22 0

Jose Mourinho has given reasons why Belgium striker, Romelu Lukaku, did not hit the heights at Chelsea and Manchester United. The Portuguese believes the European Championships will give Lukaku the perfect stage to confirm his status as one of the world’s best strikers. Lukaku was briefly coached by Mourinho during his formative years at Chelsea […]Continue Reading

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Sancho to become second highest paid Man Utd player

By Admin Editor June 11, 2021 24 0

Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho, will become the second-highest earning player at Manchester United if he completes a transfer this summer. United are still on Sancho, after being rebuffed in their attempts 12 months ago. The two clubs remain at loggerheads over a fee for the England international and the Red Devils have seen a […]Continue Reading

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Xhaka slams Arsenal teammates as he joins Mourinho at Roma

By Admin Editor June 11, 2021 22 0

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has taken a swipe at his team-mates, insisting he can “only be as good as the team”. The Switzerland international has agreed personal terms with Roma, where he will work under Jose Mourinho next season. Xhaka has been a favourite under Gunners manager, Mikel Arteta, with the Spaniard convincing him to […]Continue Reading

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I will call Tuchel after Euro 2020 – Mbappe

By Admin Editor June 10, 2021 17 0

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has said he will call Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, to congratulate him on his success in the Champions League. Tuchel’s men beat Manchester City 1-0 in the final on May 29. It was the German’s first trophy since he replaced Frank Lampard at the end of January. Tuchel and Mbappe […]Continue Reading

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Sergio Ramos makes shock u-turn on Real Madrid future

By Admin Editor June 10, 2021 16 0

Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has made a u-turn and now wants to stay at Santiago Bernabeu, according to AS. Ramos had turned down several Real Madrid’s contract extensions this year, but the defender is now willing to remain at the club with a 10 per cent pay cut. Ramos’s future has been a talking […]Continue Reading

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Why I rejected Tottenham job – Conte

By Admin Editor June 10, 2021 17 0

Former Inter Milan and Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has revealed why he rejected a move to coach Tottenham Hotspur. Conte said that he wasn’t ‘convinced’ by the project sold to him by Tottenham’s board during talks to become the club’s next manager. The 51-year-old was in advanced negotiations with Tottenham earlier this month with a […]Continue Reading

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Great Olympics, club CEO charged for misconduct

By Admin Editor June 10, 2021 19 0

Accra Great Olympics have been charged on three counts of misconducts for allegedly breaching the GFA Matchday Covid 19 protocols and the GFA Disciplinary Code in their Ghana Premier League match against Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium. According to the charge, the Club failed to comply with the existing Matchday COVID 19 […]Continue Reading