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Elmina Sharks mourn former vice prez. Amissah Arthur

Ekow Amoasi June 29, 2018 535 0

Elmina Sharks have sent their condolences to the late former vice president of Ghana, HE Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur. The Ghanaian economist, academic and politician was reported to have collapsed at the Air Force Gym on Friday morning while working out and was rushed to the 37 Military Hospital Read More

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James Rodriguez injury of ‘extreme concern’ to Colombia coach

Ekow Amoasi June 29, 2018 407 0

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman says he is “extremely concerned” about an injury to James Rodriguez, who came off in the 1-0 World Cup win over Senegal. The South Americans play England in the last 16 on Tuesday and 2014 Golden Boot winner Rodriguez is already a doubt. Rodriguez did not start Colombia’s opening Group H game against […]Read More

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Wayne Rooney completes move to MLS side DC United

Ekow Amoasi June 29, 2018 379 0

Everton striker Wayne Rooney has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Major League Soccer club DC United. He will officially complete his move when the US mid-season transfer window opens on 10 July. There is no transfer fee but it is understood DC United have agreed a compensation package with the Toffees. The 32-year-old’s deal is […]Read More

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Has Africa missed a golden World Cup opportunity?

Ekow Amoasi June 29, 2018 448 0

The group stage of the World Cup in Russia has been exhilarating in several ways: there have been brilliant goals, controversial calls, last-gasp winners and the highs and lows of progress and elimination respectively. Now that the dust has settled on what was a breathtaking first stage of the global finals, one can’t help but […]Read More

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Ashgold part ways with C.K. Akunnor

Ekow Amoasi June 29, 2018 429 0

Premier League side, AshantiGold FC have terminated the contract of head coach Charles Kwabena Akunnor. The former Black Stars skipper was supposed to resume training with the Miners on Monday but was surprisingly seen on GTV doing punditry. Akunnor who parted company with the club on Thursday had been suspended before that decision. His suspension came […]Read More

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Panama 1-2 Tunisia: Nabil Maaloul’s men bow out with comeback win

Ekow Amoasi June 28, 2018 453 0

Tunisia bowed out of the World Cup with a 2-1 win against Panama in the final Group G game, coming from behind to claim victory. Both sides entered the game without a win in the tournament and Panama went ahead in the 33rd minute as Jose Luis Rodriguez’s shot deflected in off the body of […]Read More

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Januzaj’s stunning strike sees Belgium top Group G

Ekow Amoasi June 28, 2018 371 0

England will face Colombia in Moscow in the World Cup’s last 16 after Adnan Januzaj’s spectacular strike ensured Belgium finished top of Group G in Kaliningrad. Manager Gareth Southgate made eight changes from England’s win against Panama while opposite number Martinez made nine alterations of his own – proving victory was not exactly the top […]Read More

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Africa suffers worst tournament since 1982

Ekow Amoasi June 28, 2018 466 0

African football has suffered a “big step back” after Senegal’s exit sealed the continent’s worst World Cup showing for 36 years, says Didier Drogba. Senegal became the first team in World Cup history to go out on the fair play rule after losing to Colombia. Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and Tunisia had already fallen at the group stage. […]Read More

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I’m ready for a new challenge – Alfred Duncan

Editor Admin June 28, 2018 372 0

Ghana international Alfred Duncan has sparked fresh talk about his possible departure from Serie A side Sassuolo after admitting he wants to leave. The tough tackling midfielder has spent 3 eye catching seasons at the Modena based club since joining from Sampdoria in 2015. Duncan, who represented Ghana at youth level at the 2013 U-20 […]Read More

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England, Belgium battle for top spot after Germany World Cup shock

Kobina Nyame June 28, 2018 420 0

England and Belgium battle it out for top spot in their group on Thursday as the remaining teams at the World Cup digest Germany’s astonishing exit from the tournament in Russia. Both sides — packed with Premier League talent — have sailed through Group G, winning their two games and are now in the curious […]Read More

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GHALCA calls on FA Executive Committee to step aside

Kobina Nyame June 28, 2018 334 0

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has called on the Executive Committee members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to step aside to pave way for an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to lead reforms and amendments to its current statutes. GHALCA expressed regret over ten conduct of the immediate past GFA President and some members […]Read More

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Government blocks Ndoum, others from attending FIFA meeting

Kobina Nyame June 28, 2018 346 0

World football governing body, FIFA, upon the recommendation of the Government of Ghana, has blocked Elmina Sharks CEO, Papa Kwesi Ndoum, and four others from attending their scheduled meeting in Zurich, Switzerland alone without government officials. In a letter addressed to the GFA and signed by Solomon Mudege, Senior Development Manager CAF & Caribbean Region […]Read More

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England will ‘play to win’ against Belgium – Southgate

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 350 0

England manager Gareth Southgate insists they will go all out to win their final World Cup group game against Belgium in Kaliningrad and top Group G – then worry about future opponents in the knockout phase. Southgate’s side have already secured a last 16 place and Thursday’s game will decide who wins the group. He […]Read More

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Senegal are the last Africa side who can make it to the knockout stage

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 385 0

Senegal will “have the whole continent behind them” when they look to become the only team from Africa to reach the World Cup knockout stage in Russia, says defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and Tunisia have all fallen at the group stage. Senegal will set up a last-16 date with either England or Belgium […]Read More

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Germany boss Joachim Low admits side deserved to go out

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 500 0

Germany manager Joachim Low says his side deserved to go out of the World Cup after they crashed out in the group stage in “historic” fashion. The defending champions finished bottom of Group F after losing 2-0 to South Korea, the first time Germany have gone out in the first round of a World Cup since 1938. […]Read More

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Switzerland through despite penalty drama against Costa Rica

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 388 0

Switzerland set up a World Cup last-16 tie with Sweden after a draw with Costa Rica that featured a bizarre late penalty drama. Vladimir Petkovic’s side kicked off needing just a point from their final Group E game to reach the knockout stages for the third time in four tournaments – but Serbia’s 2-0 defeat […]Read More

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Brazil into Round of 16 after win against Serbia

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 357 0

Brazil avoided the sort of shock result that had earlier seen Germany knocked out of the World Cup by defeating Serbia to finish top of Group E and book a last-16 tie against Mexico. Paulinho had deservedly put Brazil in front with a deft finish after a brilliant run from deep saw him convert Philippe […]Read More

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Germany knocked out of 2018 World Cup

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 529 0

Defending champions Germany have been eliminated from the 2018 World Cup after losing to South Korea in Kazan. Kim Young-gwon’s 92nd-minute goal, awarded after a video assistant referee decision, left four-time winner Germany on the brink of elimination. Then six minutes into stoppage time, with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the opponents’ half, South Korea gained Read More

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Sweden thumps Mexico to reach last 16

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 333 0

Sweden secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a win over Mexico, who also progressed as world champions Germany were knocked out. Edson Alvarez’s own goal and strikes from Ludwig Augustinsson and Andreas Granqvist gave Sweden victory. Mexico failed to pose a serious threat to resolute Sweden despite impressing earlier […]Read More

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AC Milan banned from European competition for next season

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 401 0

AC Milan have been banned from European competition for next season after failing Uefa’s Financial Fair Play regulations. A statement from European football’s governing body read: “The Adjudicatory Chamber of the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), chaired by José Narciso da Cunha Rodrigues, has taken a decision in the case of the club AC Milan […]Read More

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Adidas releases new ball for World Cup knockout stages

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 499 0

Adidas has released the first pictures of the match ball to be used in the knockout stages of the World Cup in Russia. The ‘Telstar Mechta’ is fit with a ‘vivid red design’ which, according to the sports company, is supposed to reflect the colours of the host nation and the ‘rising heat’ of knockout football. Throughout […]Read More

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Asamoah Gyan endorses Turkey to host Euro 2024

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 340 0

Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan has thrown his support behind Turkey to host the European Championship in 2014. Turkey’s past bids have all ended in heartbreak – the country sought to stage Euro 2008 with Greece, and to host the 2012 and 2016 tournaments, which went to Poland with Ukraine and France respectively, the latter […]Read More

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Volta Region’s Redeem D/A Primary emerges champion of 2018 Milo U-13 competition

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 304 0

Redeem D/A Primary School located at Nkwanta South in the Volta Region has emerged overall winner of the 2018 Milo U-13 Champions League, surpassing over 48 schools across the country. For their reward Redeem D/A Primary School will receive an amount of GHS15,000, the ultimate Milo U-13 Champions League trophy, medals and assorted Nestlé products. […]Read More

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Nana Sam Brew-Butler withdraws from GFA delegation to meet FIFA

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 432 0

Former Ghana Football Association Chairman, Nana Sam Brew-Butler has withdrawn from the Ghana Football Association delegation to meet FIFA in Zurich. Reports suggest that the Ebusua Dwarfs majority shareholder won’t be able to travel due to other commitments. However, Nana Butler has notified the world football governing body of his decision to pull out of the […]Read More

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Argentina players have taken control from Jorge Sampaoli – Tim Vickery

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 442 0

Argentina’s senior players have taken charge of the national team due to boss Jorge Sampaoli being “thoroughly lost”, according to South American football expert Tim Vickery. Sampaoli, previously head coach of Sevilla, refuted claims there was a rebellion in his squad ahead of Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Nigeria which secured their place in the World Cup Read More

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‘I am fine’ – Argentina legend Maradona on health scare

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2018 323 0

Argentina legend Diego Maradona said he was “fine” after being seen by a doctor during the team’s World Cup victory over Nigeria on Tuesday. The 57-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 1986, said his “neck hurt a lot”. Maradona posted a picture on social media showing medical staff with him at half-time […]Read More

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Diego Maradona rushed to hospital after nearly collapsing following Argentina’s dramatic win over Nigeria

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2018 481 0

DIEGO MARADONA has been rushed to hospital after nearly collapsing following Argentina’s dramatic win over Nigeria. The football legend could be seen in a shocking video clip being helped from the stands by worried pals following the World Cup clash. The 57-year-old has sparked serious health fears and according to ESPN was checked over by […]Read More

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Egypt manager Hector Cuper leaves his role after World Cup exit

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2018 344 0

Hector Cuper has left his role as Egypt manager after they were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage. Egypt, appearing at their first World Cup finals for 28 years, finished bottom of Group A and failed to pick up a point. A 1-0 defeat by Uruguay was followed by 3-1 loss […]Read More

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Late Rojo strike sends Argentina through to Rnd of 16

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2018 649 0

Marcos Rojo scored a brilliant late volley to send Argentina through to the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup with a dramatic victory over Nigeria in St Petersburg. A lacklustre Argentina were on the verge of an embarrassing exit, before Manchester United defender Rojo surged into the area to place Gabriel Mercado’s cross into […]Read More

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Iceland exit World Cup after Croatia loss

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2018 363 0

Iceland failed in their attempt to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time as Croatia secured a late win to top Group D on maximum points. The Nordic nation knew they had to win to stand any chance of reaching the last 16 and their colourful support looked dejected in Rostov on […]Read More