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

By Admin Editor November 23, 2020 16 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

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Klopp salutes ‘on fire’ Liverpool troops

By Admin Editor November 23, 2020 21 0

Jurgen Klopp has heaped praise on his Liverpool players after his injury-depleted side defeated high-flying Leicester City 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool now sit joint-top of the Premier League table thanks to the win, leapfrogging the Foxes, who had started the weekend at the summit. The win was also a club-record 64th league game […]Continue Reading

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Guardiola asks Man City board to sign Kane

By Admin Editor November 23, 2020 15 0

Pep Guardiola has asked the Manchester City board to “investigate the possibility” of signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, according to the Independent. The Catalan coach recently signed a two-year contract extension with the Premier League club and during his negotiations, he “namechecked” Kane as a potential signing. The 27-year-old is said to be willing […]Continue Reading

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GFA should divest from the Ghana Premier League – Neil-Armstrong Mortagbe

By Admin Editor November 23, 2020 18 0

Neil-Armstrong Mortagbe, a sports management professional, has suggested that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should share some of their rights to the Ghana Premier League to other stakeholders. The FA owns all rights to the top-flight and other divisions. There have been talks in the past to make the league autonomous but the process is […]Continue Reading

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Arteta lashes out at Pepe after red card against Leeds

By Admin Editor November 23, 2020 14 0

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has labelled Nicolas Pepe’s conduct “unacceptable”, after he was sent off in their 0-0 draw with Leeds United on Sunday. Pepe was handed just his second start in the Premier League but failed to take his chance. The Ivory Coast international headbutted Ezgjan Alioski, leaving referee Antony Taylor no chance but […]Continue Reading

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Lampard reveals when next Havertz could play for Chelsea

By Admin Editor November 23, 2020 19 0

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, believes Kai Havertz will be in contention to face Rennes in the Champions League on Tuesday, after missing two weeks with the coronavirus. The 21-year-old got a positive test shortly before the last Champions League clash with the Ligue 1 side and has been in self-isolation. It is understood that Havertz […]Continue Reading

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Man City have closed door on Messi pursuit

By Editor Admin November 22, 2020 17 0

Manchester City have ended their pursuit of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, according to Spanish football expert Semra Hunter. City were understood to be the frontrunners to sign Messi last summer as he demanded to leave Barcelona during a bitter contract dispute, which culminated with the 33-year-old reluctantly staying put at the Nou Camp. Messi is […]Continue Reading

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FC Porto continue talks to sign Ghana’s Kwadwo Asamoah

By Editor Admin November 22, 2020 15 0

Talks between representatives of Kwadwo Asamoah and officials of FC Porto have intensified with the Portuguese club keen on securing the services of the Ghana international. The experienced wing-full-back who can play as a midfielder ended his stay with Inter Milan in the summer transfer window and is now a free agent. While many reports […]Continue Reading

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How Manchester City lost their mojo

By Editor Admin November 22, 2020 15 0

Pep Guardiola has problems to solve. Late November is upon us and the bottom half of the Premier League table still contains Manchester City. Armed with a new contract, there will be no walking away from the issues, these are his to solve. The concern is that old failings have not been addressed and new […]Continue Reading

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Jose: Players were amazing, we beat Man City on strategy

By Editor Admin November 22, 2020 20 0

Jose Mourinho said his “amazing” Tottenham beat Manchester City on strategy as a vintage show from the Portuguese boss sent his side top of the Premier League. Spurs were stubborn and clinical, defeating City 2-0 thanks to goal from Heung-Min Son and Giovani Lo Celso in either half, with Mourinho’s side registering just four shots […]Continue Reading

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King Faisal gets a new bus from Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

By Editor Admin November 21, 2020 12 0

Bankroller and owner of the Ghana Premier League side King Faisal FC, Alhaji Karim Grusah has confirmed that his club has received a new 39-seater bus from the Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr. Bawumia’s kind gesture towards the Kumasi-based side comes after Alhaji Grusah made a public plea for well to do […]Continue Reading

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Great Olympics talisman Gladson Awako wins Man of the Match in Legon Cities win

By Editor Admin November 21, 2020 17 0

Great Olympics ace Gladson Awako capped a virtuoso performance with Man-of-the-Match award in Friday’s 3-0 win over Legon Cities FC. The ex-Ghana youth international opened the scoring with a free-kick which took a deflection. He bossed the midfield and carried the match on his shoulders and pulled on his teammates along. Olympics added the second […]Continue Reading

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GPL more competitive than the Danish League- Henrikh Lehm

By Editor Admin November 21, 2020 16 0

Inter Allies head coach, Henrikh Lehm, says the Ghana Premier League is more competitive than the Danish SuperLiga. The visiting coach for Inter Allies made the comment in an interview with the club website where he stated that it is difficult to predict matches in the Ghana Premier League. The opening round of matches in […]Continue Reading

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss signs new two-year deal

By Admin Editor November 20, 2020 34 0

Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year deal that will see him remain as Manchester City manager until the summer of 2023. The 49-year-old has won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and three League Cups since joining in 2016. Guardiola told City’s website: “We have achieved a great deal together, scored goals, won games and trophies, […]Continue Reading

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Lukaku sends Belgium into Nations League finals

By Admin Editor November 20, 2020 26 0

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium secured their place at the Nations League finals with victory against Denmark. Leicester’s Youri Tielemans opened the scoring after just three minutes with a drilled finish. Jonas Wind headed in an equaliser but Lukaku turned in Kevin de Bruyne’s pass before heading home a third. A Nacer Chadli own […]Continue Reading

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ATP Finals 2020: Rafael Nadal beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to make last four

By Admin Editor November 20, 2020 20 0

Rafael Nadal reached the ATP Finals last four by beating 2019 champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets. The Spanish world number two overcame Greek Tsitsipas 6-4 4-6 6-2 in London. Nadal, 34, had been the more consistent player until losing serve to drop the second set, but fought back to dominate the decider. The 20-time […]Continue Reading

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Why Kotoko want to boycott StarTimes’ coverage of their home games

By Admin Editor November 20, 2020 16 0

When Kumasi Asante Kotoko played against Techiman Eleven Wonders Sunday night their 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season opener, kick off was delayed by 11 minutes. The delay was as a result of a disagreement between Kotoko and GFA officials over the former’s “rights” to videotape the game. Additionally, the Porcupine Warriors showed receipts of payments Continue Reading

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30 players called up to Black Queens camp

By Admin Editor November 19, 2020 18 0

Head Coach of Ghana’s Female Senior National team (Black Queens), Mercy Tagoe Quarcoo has named a provisional 30 squad list for an upcoming friendly game against their Moroccan counterparts scheduled for November 30. The called up players and technical team members are to report to camp at the GFA Technical Centre (GSCE), Prampram on Thursday […]Continue Reading

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Four Ghanaian referees, official handed CAF CL assignments

By Admin Editor November 19, 2020 19 0

Four Ghanaian referees have been appointed to officiate the CAF Champions League preliminary round match between Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso and Enyimba FC of Nigeria on 29 November 2020. Abdul Latif Qadiri will be the centre Referee, with Tijani Mohammed and Emmanuel Alou as Assistants. The fourth official for the match will be Adaari […]Continue Reading

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Late Sudanese goal delays Ghana’s qualification to Cameroon 2021

By Admin Editor November 18, 2020 22 0

A last-minute header that found the back of the Ghanaian net has delayed the Black Stars’ qualification to next year’s AFCON, as Sudan beat Ghana by a lone goal on home soil on Tuesday, 17 November 2020 in the ongoing AFCON qualifiers. Mohammed Abdul Rahman jumped higher over the Ghanaian defence to connect a cross […]Continue Reading

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How Ghana’ll cope without ‘leader’ Andre Ayew in Afcon qualifier against Sudan – Akonnor

By Admin Editor November 18, 2020 24 0

Ghana coach C.K. Akonnor believes his team will have to find a way to deal with the absence of talismanic captain Andre Ayew in Tuesday’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Sudan. The Black Stars are set to play as guests to the North Africans in a matchweek four fixture at Al Hilal […]Continue Reading

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Jordan replaces brother Andre as Black Stars captain for Sudan game

By Admin Editor November 17, 2020 23 0

Jordan Ayew will captain the Black Stars when they face Sudan in Omdurman, Khartoum on Tuesday, November 17. The three selected captains of the senior national are absent due to injury or suspension. Thomas Partey didn’t travel with the squad due to injury, Andre Ayew picked up a muscle strain after the Sudan game last […]Continue Reading

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Suarez positive for Covid-19, will miss Barca reunion

By Admin Editor November 17, 2020 19 0

Uruguay have announced Luis Suarez has tested positive for coronavirus, with the Atletico Madrid forward now set to miss this weekend’s match against former club Barcelona. Suarez becomes the latest player to return a positive Covid-19 test on international duty, with Egypt also confirming on Monday that Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny tested positive. Elneny’s case […]Continue Reading

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I have walked this sport alone,’ says Lewis Hamilton after record-equaling title win

By Admin Editor November 17, 2020 19 0

Lewis Hamilton may be Formula One’s most successful driver but after securing a record-equaling seventh world title on Sunday the Briton said he still had plenty left to achieve — namely making his sport and the world “more diverse and inclusive.” A brilliant drive during a rain-soaked Turkish Grand Prix ensured Hamilton not only won […]Continue Reading

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Kotoko held by Wonders; Ashgold draw at home

By Admin Editor November 17, 2020 29 0

Asante Kotoko, on Sunday laboured to a 1-1 draw against Techiman Eleven Wonders in their Premier League opener at the Accra Sports stadium. Kotoko were the frontrunners, going into the match following some exhilarating performance in the off-season but their form did not translate into a win against the Techiman-based side, as they threw away […]Continue Reading

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Not playing at Baba Yara affecting us – Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu

By Admin Editor November 16, 2020 25 0

Just a game into the new season and already Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu is complaining about the change in the club’s home venue. Ahead of the season, Maxwell Konadu and his charges were confident of sweeping aside every team after making over eleven player purchases in the transfer window. However, the season commenced with Kotoko drawing 1-1 with Techiman […]Continue Reading

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Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan refuses to allot blame after bitter display against Eleven Wonders

By Admin Editor November 16, 2020 30 0

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan is refusing to apportion blame following their disappointing 1-1 stalemate with Techiman Eleven Wonders in Week 1 of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League. Asante Kotoko was lucky to escape defeat in the opening fixture of the season against minnows Eleven Wonders at their adopted home Accra Sports Stadium. Eleven Wonders dominated Continue Reading

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GFA cancels Aduana and Hearts match due to COVID-19 cases

By Admin Editor November 16, 2020 33 0

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) was compelled to call-off two premier league matches following COVID-19 complications. The season’s opener involving Aduana Stars and Accra Hearts of Oak was called off at the last minute when the GFA was informed that, players and officials of Hearts of Oak would need further tests before playing a match. […]Continue Reading

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Black Stars land in Sudan ahead of 2021 AFCON qualifier

By Admin Editor November 16, 2020 20 0

The Black Stars of Ghana have landed safely in Sudan ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday. Ghana departed from the Kotoka International Airport on Sunday for the return encounter against Sudan. The team touched down in Omdurman in the early wee hours of the morning and headed straight to their […]Continue Reading

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Ex-Real Madrid Arsenal star Adebayor open to Kotoko move

By Editor Admin November 15, 2020 41 0

Ex-Real Madrid striker Emmanuel Adebayor will love to have a career swansong at Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko. The former Togo captain, who resides in the Ghanaian capital Accra, is also ready to serve in management or on the board. Adebayor is available on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Paraguayan side Olimpia […]Continue Reading