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Four life lessons the Sammy Kuffour way

Admin Editor June 20, 2020 84 0

One of the key reasons I still hold great pride in being a sports journalist is the fact that my field provides all the biggest lessons one needs irrespective of their endeavour to navigate the challenging curves in life. In my much-publicized interview with ex-Ghana international Samuel Osei Read More

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Maupay stuns Arsenal with late Brighton winner

Admin Editor June 20, 2020 83 0

A late salvo from Lewis Dunk and Neal Maupay gave Brighton & Hove Albion what could turn out to be a crucial win in their quest for Premier League survival, as Mikel Arteta’s side suffered another damaging blow to their European hopes. Dunk had brought Brighton level, cancelling out Nicolas Pepe’s stunning opener. The Brighton […]Read More

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Bundesliga: Lewandowski and Haaland both net doubles

Admin Editor June 20, 2020 75 0

Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Bayern Munich and Erling Braut Haaland netted a double for Borussia Dortmund as both sides recorded victories in the penultimate round of Bundesliga games. Bayern, who had secured the title in their previous match, won 3-1 at home against Freiburg. Dortmund guaranteed themselves second place with a 2-0 victory at […]Read More

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Ayew assists and scores in 3-0 Swansea victory at Middlesbrough

Admin Editor June 20, 2020 74 0

Andre Ayew provided an assist and also scored from the penalty spot as Swansea City beat Middlesbrough 3-0 at the Riverside Stadium in the Championship on Saturday afternoon. The English second-tier has been inactive since March 8 because of the coronavirus pandemic. During the lockdown, Andre spent time at the home of his younger brother and Read More

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GFA leadership call on Chief Justice

Admin Editor June 20, 2020 56 0

The leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), on Thursday, 18 June 2020, paid a courtesy call on Chief Justice Anin Yeboah. The delegation comprised GFA President Kurt ES Okraku, General Secretary Prosper Harrison, Deputy General Secretary Alex Asante and Executive Council members Samuel Anim Addo and Nana Oduro Safo. The President of the GFA […]Read More

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Stay at Atletico Madrid – Thomas Partey advised

Admin Editor June 19, 2020 66 0

Head Coach of Techiman Eleven Wonders, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has advised Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey to extend his time at Atletico Madrid amid the interest expressed in him by Arsenal. Partey’s future at Atletico this summer has come under huge scrutiny with Arsenal very keen on him, though the Spaniards are also trying to […]Read More

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Chelsea agree to sign Timo Werner

Admin Editor June 18, 2020 94 0

Chelsea have agreed to sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig on a five-year deal. The forward, 24, has agreed personal terms with the Blues and, subject to passing a medical, will join in July after the German league season ends. Werner, who joined Leipzig from Stuttgart in 2016, has scored 32 goals in all competitions […]Read More

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Premier League on Citi: Nightmare for David Luiz as Man City thump Arsenal

Admin Editor June 18, 2020 69 0

Not much has changed in the Premier League’s three-month break, which was clear as Man City cruised to a 3-0 victory over Arsenal. Kevin De Bruyne remains totally magical and David Luiz still makes mistakes far too often. It was De Bruyne who was City’s inspiration as the top-flight finally returned, slotting away a penalty […]Read More

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American businessman wants to buy Newcastle United for £350m

Admin Editor June 17, 2020 70 0

American businessman Henry Mauriss has lodged a £350m bid to buy Newcastle United. Should the proposed Saudi Arabian takeover led by Amanda Staveley fall through then Mauriss is waiting. The Premier League is yet to make a decision on a proposed £300m deal which is 80% financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Their papers […]Read More

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I’m ready to serve Kotoko again – Nana Gyambibi Coker

Admin Editor June 16, 2020 58 0

Erstwhile Management Member at Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Nana Gyambibi Coker, has said he would be willing to return to the Porcupine warriors to serve in any capacity. The Immediate-Past General Manager lost his role after the dissolution of Kotoko’s management team last week. In an interview with Class 91.3 FM, Nana Gyambibi Coker revealed that […]Read More

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The argument over captain’s armband at Black Stars is needless – Richard Kingson

Admin Editor June 15, 2020 107 0

The former Blackpool goalkeeper expressed his bewilderment at the arguments from players over who should lead the senior national team, stressing on his conviction that it is ‘just an armband’ and arguments over it causes destruction. In an exclusive interview on the Joy Sports Link, the 42 year old, who led the team as skipper […]Read More

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Premier League players to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ on back of shirts

Admin Editor June 14, 2020 83 0

Premier League players’ names will be replaced on the back of their shirts with ‘Black Lives Matter’ for the first 12 matches of the restarted season. The Premier League will also support any player who chooses to ‘take a knee’ before or during matches. Players in Germany have made gestures of solidarity with people protesting […]Read More

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Partey’s father ready to support son’s transfer decision

Admin Editor June 14, 2020 74 0

The Ghanaian midfielder continues to be linked with a move away from the Wanda Metropolitano Jacob Partey, the father of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas, has stated he will accept whatever decision his son makes on his future at the club. The 26-year-old is one of the most-talked-about players in the transfer rumour mill, with a host of clubs […]Read More

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Asantehene bars Kotoko from recruiting players

Admin Editor June 14, 2020 66 0

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is also the life patron and spiritual owner of Asante Kotoko S/C, has prohibited the club from embarking on further player recruitments for the next one season. “Kotoko shall recruit no new players into the first team for at least the next one season,” he noted. The decision, […]Read More

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Football return is inviting danger – Jim Beglin

Admin Editor June 13, 2020 297 0

With the English Premier League set to return on June 17, international commentator Jim Beglin who will be on duty for the Manchester City vs Arsenal game has hinted that the return of football could lead to more trouble. Jim Begin was part of the a wholesome panel on PM Express on Joy News that looked at […]Read More

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Resolve captaincy issues with rotation policy – Kwasi Appiah

Admin Editor June 13, 2020 298 0

Former Black Stars Coach, Kwasi Appiah has suggested that, captain’s armband should be rotated amongst at least three players in future when leadership crises comes to the fore. “I think the best way to sort out this captaincy issue is to rotate it amongst three or four players in future,” Appiah told Joy Sports. The […]Read More

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Ghana’s penalty shootout deficiency due to “insufficient repetition”

Admin Editor June 12, 2020 309 0

UEFA-licensed coach and sports journalist Nana Agyeman has attributed the Black Stars’ inability to win matches based on penalty shootouts to “insufficient repetition” on the field of play. The senior national team is known for losing out in tournaments when it comes to penalties. The last time Ghana won a tournament on a penalty shootout […]Read More

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COVID-19: Tottenham midfielder Alli banned over “expensive joke”

Admin Editor June 12, 2020 270 0

The England star posted a clip online in February laughing at Covid-19 and will, therefore, miss Spurs’ first game of the Premier League restart   Dele Alli will miss Tottenham‘s first game back following the coronavirus-enforced break after being banned by the Football Association for a video posted online mocking an Asian man for supposedly Read More

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GFA president interacts with assessors and classification panel

Admin Editor June 12, 2020 269 0

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt E.S Okraku has met with members of the newly-formed Assessment and Classification Panel to discuss among others, the reason for putting the team together and most importantly, the expectations of the Football Association. The three-man panel, chaired by Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong, has retired FIFA Read More

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Kotoko to form women’s, other sport teams

Admin Editor June 11, 2020 264 0

The Life Patron and Owner of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has admonished the club’s newly-formed Board of Directors to effect plans in establishing a women’s team and other sports clubs. This directive was read by the Manhyia Palace’s Chief of Staff, Kofi Badu, on behalf of the Asantehene at the inauguration […]Read More

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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury agree to two fights – Eddie Hearn

Admin Editor June 10, 2020 81 0

British world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed to a two-fight deal, says promoter Eddie Hearn. Talks over an historic bout for the undisputed title began in early May. Joshua, 30, holds the WBA, IBF and WBO belts while 31-year-old Fury is the WBC champion. “It’s fair to say [Joshua and Fury] […]Read More

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You should thank me for 2006 World Cup success – Alfred Woyome

Admin Editor June 10, 2020 302 0

Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome, has stated that Ghana owes its success at their debut world cup appearance in 2006 to him. Ahead of the competition in Germany, the Black Stars camped in Austria, partly paid for by Austrian Beverage company, RedBull. The Black Stars went on to become the only African country to qualify to […]Read More

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Michael Jordan to donate $100m to racial equality fight

Admin Editor June 9, 2020 75 0

Michael Jordan says he will donate $100m (£78m) to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice. The NBA legend said in a statement that he and his Jordan Brand would distribute the money over 10 years. The money will go to a number of organisations in a bid to tackle “ingrained racism”. It comes […]Read More

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GFA migrates to Microsoft 365

Admin Editor June 9, 2020 78 0

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has migrated its information technology to Microsoft 365. The migration to Microsoft is aimed at bringing staff, clubs, stakeholders, RFA’s and other partners the latest office cloud solutions with great flexibility for remote working. Microsoft Office 365 is a complete office in the cloud. The core of it, is the […]Read More

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Brazil withdraws tournament hosting bid

Admin Editor June 9, 2020 78 0

Brazil has withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said the government did not consider it wise to offer financial guarantees in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Brazil will now support Colombia’s proposal, which is up against Japan and a joint bid from Australia and New […]Read More

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Athletics ex-boss stands trial for taking bribes to clear Russians of doping

Admin Editor June 9, 2020 49 0

Lamine Diack, the former head of the governing body for world athletics, was at the heart of a corruption scam that saw Russian athletes pay six-figure sums to have their names erased from doping lists, prosecutors told a French court on Monday. Wearing a dark grey suit, Diack, 87, who led the International Association of […]Read More

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The only disease right now is racism – Sterling

Admin Editor June 8, 2020 59 0

England and Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has backed protests taking place across the UK, saying “the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting”. Thousands of people have taken part in Black Lives Matter marches in the UK, despite government warnings to avoid mass gatherings because of the threat of coronavirus. “This Read More

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‘Golden Boy’ Abdul Razak unhappy with neglect at national team coach job

Admin Editor June 8, 2020 62 0

Former African footballer of the year,  Abdul Karim Razak “the Golden Boy” is upset  he is never been offered any of the national team coaching jobs. The 1978 Nations Cup winner who has vast experience coaching on the continent expressed his frustrations on Luv FM’s  Kick Off Sports show. Coach Razak suggested  he is not […]Read More

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Anthony Joshua says ‘racism is a pandemic’ at Black Lives Matter march

Admin Editor June 7, 2020 65 0

Britain’s world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua described racism as a “pandemic” when he addressed protesters at a Black Lives Matter march. The 30-year-old, wearing a knee brace as a “precautionary measure”, read a poem and spoke in front of hundreds of people in his home town of Watford. “The virus has been declared a Read More

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K.P. Boateng calls for “George Floyd Day”

Admin Editor June 5, 2020 112 0

Ghana International Kevin-Prince Boateng has suggested that Black players stay off work on George Floyd’s birthday to commemorate the brutal killing of the African American.  The 33-year-old made the suggestion in a powerful anti-racism message as he renewed his pledge against racism. George Floyd, a 46-year-old black American, died after a white policeman, Derek Read More