Sports

20 Feb

Champions League: Teams that Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern will face in Round of 16

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The 16 teams left in the Champions League have an idea who their Round of 16 opponents will be. This year, the expanded version of the competition saw 36 teams in a league phase format. The format also included a play-off round for the Round of 16. By Thursday morning, all the teams in the knockouts had been confirmed. They are: Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Club Brugge, Feyenoord, PSV, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica. Others are Arsenal, Aston Villa, Atleti, Barcelona, Inter, Leverkusen, Lille and Liverpool. HOW THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 IS SHAPING UP: PSG vs Liverpool or Barcelona…

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20 Feb

Champions League: Mbappe picks team he wants Real Madrid to face in last 16

MAN WontumiSportsChampions League, Mbappe, Real Madrid

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has said he wants to face Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen next in the Champions League. Mbappe was speaking after netting a hat-trick as Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 on Wednesday night. Los Blancos progressed into the Round of 16 with a 6-3 aggregate. Atletico have impressed this season and sit in third place in the La Liga table – just one point behind joint leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona. Diego Simeone’s men automatically qualified for the Champions League knockout stages. Leverkusen also finished in the top-eight. Mbappe said: “It was a great performance. I…

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20 Feb

Why Man City lost 3-1 to Real Madrid – Guardiola speaks on Champions League exit

MAN WontumiSportsManchester City, Pep Guardiola, Real Madrid

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has pointed to Real Madrid’s early goal as key to their 3-1 win over his team in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Los Blancos came into the second leg of the playoff with a slender 3-2 advantage. Within five minutes at the Bernabeu, Kylian Mbappe opened scoring, lifting the ball over Ederson. Mbappe went on to complete sensational hat-trick, before Nico Gonzalez pulled one back for City. Madrid advanced into the last 16 with a 6-3 aggregate. Guardiola, speaking to TNT Sports, said: “After we conceded the goal in the first action we didn’t…

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19 Feb

Elmina Sharks Deny Involvement In Stadium Chaos, Blame Imposters For Disruptions

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Division One League side Elmina Sharks have responded to the violence that erupted during their match against Swedru All Blacks on Sunday, February 16, 2025, denying any involvement and attributing the chaos to external factors. The match, played at the Nduom Sports Stadium in Elmina, descended into turmoil after a penalty was awarded against the home side. According to reports, tensions flared, leading to an altercation in which the referee and some supporters were attacked. In the aftermath, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) charged Elmina Sharks, along with their owner, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, and player Jay Asamoah Kola. Additionally, the Ghana…

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19 Feb

Kurt Okraku Calls For Match Commissioner Reforms

CUD WontumiSportsKurt Okraku

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has called for changes among match commissioners as part of ongoing reforms following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong. Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, was fatally stabbed during Kotoko’s Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC at Nana Kronmansah Park. In response, the Ghana Premier League has been suspended indefinitely. Speaking during a training session aimed at improving matchday safety and security, Okraku urged match commissioners to step up their performance before the league resumes. “The clarion call from Ghanaians is that something has to change, and…

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19 Feb

Bechem United Places GHC100,000 Bounty On Suspect In Kotoko Fan’s Killing

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Premier League club Bechem United has placed a GHC100,000 bounty on the suspect responsible for the tragic killing of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as “Nana Pooley.” Pooley lost his life after being stabbed at Nana Kronmansah Park during a Matchday 19 clash between Nsoatreman FC and Kotoko. On Monday, Asante Kotoko’s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, identified a man named Brimah as the alleged perpetrator. The suspect is currently on the run, with the Ghana Police Service actively working to track him down. In a strong stance against hooliganism, Bechem United announced a reward for any information…

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19 Feb

GFA President Warns Match Commissioners Of Dismissal Over Poor Performance

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The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has issued a stern warning to match commissioners, stating that those who fail to meet the required standards will be dismissed. Speaking during a training session for matchday officials on Tuesday, Okraku stressed the need to enhance safety and security protocols in response to recent incidents affecting Ghana’s top-flight league. His remarks follow the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, who was fatally stabbed during the team’s Week 19 clash against Nsoatreman FC in Nsoatre. The incident led to the suspension of the Ghana…

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19 Feb

Kotoko Resumes Training Today, Maintains League Boycott Over Fan’s Tragic Death

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Players and technical staff of Asante Kotoko have resumed training on Wednesday, February 19, after discussions with the club’s medical department. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 18, the club confirmed that while training for fitness purposes, they will not participate in competitive matches until significant measures are implemented to address security concerns within the league "After careful consideration and consultations with our medical department, the club has been advised that our senior team should resume training from tomorrow to ensure the physical and mental well-being of our players." "While the pain of recent events still lingers, we recognize…

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18 Feb

Iñaki Williams Condemns Espanyol Fans Over Racist Taunts

CUD WontumiSportsInaki Williams

Athletic Bilbao striker Iñaki Williams has strongly condemned Espanyol fans for racially abusing his teammate, Maroan Sannadi, during their match on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The Moroccan international was subjected to racist slurs from sections of the crowd at the RCDE Stadium. The incident occurred in the first half, prompting Williams to immediately alert the referee. As a result, the anti-racism protocol was activated, which included a warning announcement over the stadium’s speakers. Had the abuse continued, the game could have been temporarily suspended, with players leaving the field. Williams, who was nearby, confirmed that he personally heard the insults…

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18 Feb

Meet The Coach Who Talks To His Dead Mother Before Matches

CUD WontumiSportsNicky Hayen

Nicky Hayen, the coach of Belgian club Club Brugge, has shared a unique aspect of his pre-match routine, revealing that he seeks guidance and motivation from a deeply personal source, his late mother, whom he speaks to before every game. Hayen took charge of Club Brugge on an interim basis in March 2024 and led the team to remarkable success, securing the Belgian championship title. His impressive achievements earned him a permanent coaching contract in June, and this season, he has guided Brugge to the Champions League playoffs and second place in the Belgian league standings. Speaking to the press…

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