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23 Dec

CHAN 2024Q: My players were wasteful against Nigeria – Ghana coach, Dramani

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Ghana head coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says his players were wasteful in the barren draw against Nigeria. The Black Galaxies were held to a 0-0 draw by the Super Eagles B team in the first leg of the 2024 CHAN qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Dramani revealed that he is planning on improving on his attack before the return leg. The return leg is billed for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday. “We created opportunities but lacked the final touch,” Dramani stated in a post-match interview. “We’ll address that and go to Nigeria with a…

20 Dec

Transfer: Atalanta snub Liverpool interest in Lookman

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Atalanta is unwilling to sell their talismanic star, Ademola Lookman in the January transfer window. Lookman is reportedly wanted by Premier League giants, Liverpool. Tuttosport newspaper claims that Atalanta has already turned down the Red’s request for the Nigerian. The 27-year-old has developed into one of the best forwards in the world since arriving at the Gewiss Stadium. The winger helped La Dea win their first European trophy last season, scoring a hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. Lookman has already scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 19 appearances across all competitions this term. He…

20 Dec

Two Chelsea players will ask to leave next month – Maresca

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Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said he expects two members of his squad to ask to leave the Premier League club when the January window opens. Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka have barely featured under Maresca who arrived in the summer. Chilwell has played only 45 minutes in the Carabao Cup all season and Chukwuemeka has made a single start in the UEFA Conference League. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Chelsea this Sunday, Maresca said: “There are players that unfortunately didn’t play a lot with us in all the competitions, like Chilwell, like Carney. “Probably they’re the first that…

19 Dec

FIFA International Cup: Mbappe reacts after winning second trophy with Real Madrid

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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed his delight at winning the FIFA International Cup at the Lusail Stadium on Wednesday. The stadium is where the Frenchman famously faced Lionel Messi in an iconic World Cup battle exactly two years ago. Mbappé, back to full fitness, had an impressive night with Los Blancos, scoring once in their 3-0 victory over Pachuca. This marked his return to Doha, Qatar’s capital, for the first time since the 2022 FIFA World Cup final on December 18, 2022. While the former Paris Saint-Germain forward lost that World Cup final to Argentina on penalties, he…

19 Dec

Transfer: ‘Agreement is close’ – Romano confirms Bundesliga club to sign Nigerian striker

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Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Bundesliga club Hoffenheim is set to sign Nigerian striker Gift Orban. According to Romano, Hoffenheim are in advanced talks to bring Orban to Germany. He noted that the agreement is close as the 22-year-old attacker is expected to leave Lyon in the upcoming January transfer window. ” Hoffenheim are in advanced talks to sign Gift Orban as a new striker from Olympique Lyon. Negotiations underway. @MatteMoretto “The agreement is considered close as they’re most concrete team working on a deal with OL, despite links with Turkish clubs too,” Romano wrote on X…

19 Dec

Black Stars Technical Team Decision Looms As Ghana FA Urges Patience

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is nearing the conclusion of consultations regarding the Black Stars' technical team after their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). GFA Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, confirmed that discussions with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Youth and Sports, are ongoing and should be finalized soon. Asante Twum explained that these consultations take time, particularly with government involvement. He urged the public to remain patient and stressed that speculative media reports are not official decisions. He emphasized that the Executive Council is carefully considering the matter and has referred it…

19 Dec

Ghana FA Confirms No Christmas Break For Domestic Football

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that all domestic football competitions will continue without interruption during the festive season. Henry Asante Twum, GFA Communications Director, confirmed that football action will blend with the Christmas spirit. He highlighted that the Black Galaxies would play Nigeria in an international CHAN qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Additionally, the Premier League, Division One League, and Women's Premier League will proceed. After a brief pause for elections earlier in December, the FA is committed to maintaining momentum. Fans can enjoy an exciting schedule during Christmas, including the resumption of the Women’s…

19 Dec

Mbappe Strikes As Real Madrid Beat Pachuca To Win FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final

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Real Madrid eased to victory against Mexican side Pachuca in the Fifa Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar. Kylian Mbappe’s first-half strike at Lusail Stadium – the venue where he scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final exactly two years ago – set Real Madrid on their way before Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr scored after half-time. Mbappe gave Madrid the lead late in the first half, tapping home from close range after Vinicius had rounded Carlos Moreno in the Pachuca goal. Rodrygo doubled Madrid’s lead seven minutes into the second half with a sublime curling striker from the edge of…

19 Dec

Donnarumma Suffers Nasty Facial Injury In PSG Win

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Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma had to be replaced after suffering a nasty facial injury during their 4-2 win at Monaco in Ligue 1. The Italy international was caught in the face by the boot of Monaco defender Wilfried Singo and needed about 10 staples to close the wounds. He was replaced by Matvey Safonov in the 22nd minute with the score at 0-0. Singo was not punished, with the challenge reckless but without intent. PSG boss Luis Enrique, said: “The refereeing decisions? I can’t do anything, I couldn’t see the action, but when you see an action like that…

19 Dec

We’re Not Scared Of Saying We Want To Win – Saka

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Bukayo Saka says he and his Arsenal team-mates are “not scared” of saying they want to win the Premier League or Champions League this season. The Gunners have finished runners-up to Manchester City in each of the past two domestic campaigns, and head into the festive period this year third in the table – six points off top spot. They returned to the Champions League last season after a six-year absence, reaching the quarter-finals. It is four years since Arsenal won a major trophy, and Saka is determined to help them end that run this season. “We’re not scared. The…