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Liverpool take control of champions league semi

By Admin Editor April 28, 2022 28 0

Liverpool took a giant stride towards another Champions League final with a commanding victory over Villarreal at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s quadruple-chasing Reds had to demonstrate patience to break down a Villarreal side well organised by European specialist Unai Emery. Liverpool were held at bay despite creating all the chances and needed a touch of fortune […]Continue Reading

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Araujo agrees new Barcelona deal with 1bn euro buyout clause

By Admin Editor April 27, 2022 28 0

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has agreed a contract until 2026 with a 1bn euro (£841m) buyout clause. Araujo’s previous contract with the Spanish club was set to expire in 2023. The Uruguayan, 23, has played 26 times in La Liga this season, scoring four goals, including one in a 4-0 win against Real Madrid. “He […]Continue Reading

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‘Ice cold’ Karim Benzema penalty lights up Champions League classic

By Admin Editor April 27, 2022 32 0

What do you do when you have missed three penalties in the last month? Step up in a Champions League semi-final and score a Panenka, that’s what. At least, that’s what Karim Benzema did anyway. The Real Madrid striker showed nerves of steel as he dinked his spot-kick over Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson to make […]Continue Reading

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Thomas Partey’s early injury return excites Arsenal fans

By Admin Editor April 27, 2022 32 0

Arsenal star Thomas Partey is set for a quick return from injury after he posted videos of himself working hard at the gym. Partey was forced off the field with 16 minutes left to play against Crystal Palace two weeks ago at Selhurst Park and was expected to be out for at least 6 weeks. […]Continue Reading

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Sports Minister holds fruitful bilateral talks with Saudi counterpart in Jeddah

By Admin Editor April 27, 2022 31 0

The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has held talks with his Saudi Arabia counterpart, HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal. The meeting, which was held in the City of Jeddah, was aimed at consolidating bilateral relations between the two countries, especially strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the area of sports […]Continue Reading

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2022 WCQ: Cameroon FA drags Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi to FIFA over ‘bribery’ claims

By Admin Editor April 27, 2022 28 0

The Cameroon Football Federation has dragged its Algerian counterpart and national team coach, Djamel Belmadi, to FIFA over comments suggesting Cameroon connived with Gambian referee Papa Bakary Gassama to rob Algeria of a World Cup slot. Cameroon beat Algeria 2-1 in Blida in extra time to seal a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup […]Continue Reading

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Ivorian FA Elections: “His own village rejected him” – Mamadou Gaye explains Drogba’s defeat

By Admin Editor April 26, 2022 21 0

Veteran Ivorian football journalist, Mamadou Gaye, has explained that former captain Didier Drogba lost the country’s Football Association elections because he did not truly immerse himself with the Ivorian football community. Drogba failed on Saturday in a bid to become president of Ivory Coast’s football federation in elections that were won by Yacine Idriss Continue Reading

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Pressure from national team job can ‘kill’ – Kwesi Appiah

By Admin Editor April 26, 2022 22 0

Former Black Stars head coach, Kwesi Appiah says he will not advise anyone to take up the coaching role with the national team. The 61-year old had two spells with the Black Stars as head coach, with the most recent one ending after Ghana’s exit from the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt. Speaking in an […]Continue Reading

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Ex-England defender Anita Asante announces retirement

By Admin Editor April 26, 2022 25 0

Former England international Anita Asante will retire at the end of the season following a 19-year career at the top of the women’s game. The Aston Villa defender’s final game is set to be against rivals Birmingham City in the Women’s Super League. The 36-year-old has had a hugely successful career, winning 71 caps for […]Continue Reading

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Barcelona suffer third home defeat in a row

By Admin Editor April 26, 2022 28 0

Barcelona suffered a third home defeat in a row for the first time in a single season with a shock La Liga loss to Rayo Vallecano. Barca’s defeat leaves Real Madrid on the brink of the title, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side needing one point from five games to become champions. Madrid can clinch a record […]Continue Reading

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Fury brutally stops Whyte and vows to retire

By Admin Editor April 26, 2022 29 0

WBC champion Tyson Fury produced a stunning one-punch stoppage in the sixth round to beat fellow Briton Dillian Whyte and then insisted he will retire from boxing. Fury dominated what was a scrappy bout and then unleashed a vicious right uppercut. Whyte, admirably, got to his feet within the count before staggering into the referee […]Continue Reading

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Lewis Hamilton & Serena Williams join Chelsea takeover bid

By Admin Editor April 22, 2022 27 0

Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams are among the investors backing Sir Martin Broughton’s bid to buy Chelsea. The Broughton consortium is one of three groups in the running to purchase the Premier League club for £2.5bn. As first reported by Sky, seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton – an Arsenal fan – and 23-time Grand Slam […]Continue Reading

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Man Utd captain Harry Maguire receives bomb threat

By Admin Editor April 22, 2022 27 0

Police and sniffer dogs have been sent to the home of Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire, after he received a threatening email suggesting a bomb would be placed in his house. Maguire, who lives with his fiancee and two daughters, has been blamed for Manchester United’s defensive woes and has been used as a symbol […]Continue Reading

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Felix Afena-Gyan is very good but don’t put pressure on him – Asamoah Gyan

By Admin Editor April 22, 2022 30 0

Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan is optimistic that Felix Afena-Gyan can become a star for the national team but has urged Ghanaians to be patient with him. After breaking into the Serie A side, AS Roma’s first team earlier in the season, the player made his international debut for Ghana just last month. Afena-Gyan’s […]Continue Reading

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Man United announce appointment of Erik ten Hag

By Admin Editor April 21, 2022 29 0

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Erick ten Hag as their new first-team manager. The 52-year-old Dutchman had been in charge of Ajax since 2017. Erik ten Hag has been appointed from the end of this season until June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year. Manchester United said that the […]Continue Reading

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I want to inspire younger generations to give back – Asamoah Gyan

By Admin Editor April 21, 2022 26 0

Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan believes his new book can inspire younger generations to give back to their communities. Gyan, who was on Citi TV‘s Breakfast Daily earlier on Wednesday to talk about the launch of his memoirs, excellently titled ‘LeGyandary’ on April 30, said despite initially not wanting his charity work to be […]Continue Reading

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Daniel Kofi Kyereh nomitated for EA Sports Team of the Year

By Admin Editor April 21, 2022 27 0

Black Stars forward, Daniel Kofi Kyereh is one of 100 players who have been nominated for the EA Sports Ultimate Team Community Team of the Season. The team recognizes players who have featured consistently for their clubs throughout the season and is voted on by EA Sports account holders. If Kyereh is chosen, he will […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2023Q: The 19 REASONS why CAF rejected the Baba Yara Stadium

By Admin Editor April 21, 2022 30 0

The Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi has been declared not fit to host any CAF or FIFA sanctioned games for the foreseeable future. The venue was granted a one-match only license to host the 2022 World Cup play-off match between Ghana and Nigeria last month. But following the draw for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, the […]Continue Reading

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“Play AFCON qualifiers to prove your commitment” -Agyemang Badu to foreign-born players

By Admin Editor April 21, 2022 33 0

Ghana international, Agyemang Badu has charged Ghanaian players born abroad and willing to switch nationality to play for the Black Stars to first show their commitment by playing in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Following Ghana’s qualification to the 2022 Qatar World, several players who have displayed reluctance to play for the national […]Continue Reading

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It’s unfortunate I have to live with Uruguay penalty miss all my life – Asamoah Gyan

By Admin Editor April 21, 2022 31 0

Former Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan, says it is unfortunate that he would have to live all his life with the memory of the 2010 penalty against Uruguay at the World Cup. According to him, he had always looked for another opportunity to redeem himself with Uruguay. Speaking on The Point of View, on Citi […]Continue Reading

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Salah scores twice as Liverpool outclass Man Utd

By Admin Editor April 21, 2022 28 0

Liverpool outclassed a desperate Manchester United in an embarrassingly one-sided affair at Anfield to go top of the Premier League. Manchester City can regain their place at the summit against Brighton on Wednesday but this was another thrilling reminder of how Jurgen Klopp’s team are determined to chase them down in the hunt for a […]Continue Reading

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Man City back on top after win over Brighton

By Admin Editor April 21, 2022 27 0

Manchester City leapfrogged Liverpool back to the Premier League summit thanks to three second-half goals against Brighton. After struggling to break down Graham Potter’s men in a frustrating opening period, Kevin de Bruyne provided the inspiration as City restored their one-point advantage. De Bruyne created the opener for Riyad Mahrez and provided the faint final Continue Reading

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Afcon 2023 qualifiers: Ghana to play Madagascar, Angola and CAR

By Admin Editor April 20, 2022 30 0

Ghana has been drawn against Madagascar, Angola and Central Africa Republic in group E of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCoN) qualifiers. The draw was held on Tuesday, 19 April 2022, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Twelve groups comprised of four teams each will be playing in the qualifying matches for next year’s AFCoN. The […]Continue Reading

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2022 World Cup: Lower your expectations of Black Stars – Asamoah Gyan to Ghanaians

By Admin Editor April 19, 2022 26 0

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has asked Ghanaians to lower their expectation of the team’s performance in the 2022 World Cup games. In an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, the country’s leading goal scorer explained that this is because the players may not be “ready enough for the games.” He […]Continue Reading

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You can criticise me without insulting me – Asamoah Gyan

By Admin Editor April 19, 2022 28 0

Former Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan has advised social commentators and football fans to criticise him without pouring insults on him. The country’s all-time goal scorer with 51 goals has been the centre of criticism for Ghanaian football. Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Monday on how he handles backlash, he said, “I’m human. […]Continue Reading

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‘I am open to playing for Ghana or England’ – Eddie Nketiah

By Admin Editor April 19, 2022 27 0

Arsenal forward, Eddie Nketiah, has revealed he has not closed the door on a possible nationality switch to play for Ghana despite representing England at the junior level of international football. Nketiah has been under the radar of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for some time now, with the FA said to have identified him […]Continue Reading

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Have Liverpool struck blow over Man City after FA Cup semi-final win?

By Admin Editor April 19, 2022 28 0

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp ordered his players to be “as annoying as possible” as they chased down Manchester City in the hunt for the silverware that could bring them a historic quadruple. Klopp issued his statement when Liverpool made their attempt to play on City’s nerves in a Premier League title race that, at one […]Continue Reading

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of baby boy

By Admin Editor April 19, 2022 38 0

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez have announced the death of their baby boy, saying it is the “greatest pain that any parents can feel”. The Portugal international, 37, and Rodriguez, 28, were expecting twins. Their baby girl survived, and they said her birth “gives us the strength to live this moment […]Continue Reading

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Man United fans stage training ground protest against club’s owners

By Admin Editor April 16, 2022 26 0

Manchester United fans staged a “small and peaceful” protest outside the club’s training ground on Friday. Around two dozen fans gathered outside Carrington to protest against the Glazer family, who own the club. Another protest is expected at Old Trafford on Saturday before United’s Premier League match against Norwich. Ralf Rangnick said fans have Continue Reading

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Ghana defender Alexander Djiku wins top award in France

By Admin Editor April 15, 2022 25 0

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku’s spectacular effort for Strasbourg against AS Monaco in the Ligue 1 has been voted the Goal of the Month for March. After receiving a pass from striker Kevin Gameiro, the 27-year-old produced a stunning bicycle kick that sent the ball into the back of the AS Monaco net. The rest of […]Continue Reading