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Watch The Emotional Moment Samuel Eto’o Met With A Former Teammate Now Working As A Security Guard
24 Jan

Watch The Emotional Moment Samuel Eto’o Met With A Former Teammate Now Working As A Security Guard

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Samuel Eto'o, President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), recently had a touching reunion with a former teammate who now works as a security guard. The emotional encounter took place in Douala, where Eto'o, widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, was attending an Ecobank Group seminar. While there, he came across his old friend, a man with whom he once shared the football pitch. The two reminisced about their shared past, exchanging pleasantries and heartfelt words. During their conversation, Eto'o reportedly told his assistant to arrange a formal meeting with his former teammate, expressing joy…
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EPL Star Due In Court After Alleged ‘Acid Attack And Kidnapping’ Case That Forced Surgery
24 Jan

EPL Star Due In Court After Alleged ‘Acid Attack And Kidnapping’ Case That Forced Surgery

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Brentford striker Yoane Wissa will attend court in France this week for the trial of a woman who allegedly attacked him with acid and attempted to kidnap his child. The incident, which occurred in the summer of 2021, left Wissa with serious injuries to his face and requiring emergency eye surgery. He was described as fortunate not to lose his sight. The attack took place just a few weeks before Wissa joined Brentford from Lorient in a deal worth around £8.5 million. Wissa is the subject of transfer interest from Nottingham Forest, who made a bid of around £20 million…
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Asante Kotoko Sign Michael Sefah On One-And-A-Half-Year Deal From Port City
24 Jan

Asante Kotoko Sign Michael Sefah On One-And-A-Half-Year Deal From Port City

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Asante Kotoko has confirmed the signing of defender Michael Sefah on a one-and-a-half-year contract. The 29-year-old joined the Porcupine Warriors from lower-division side Port City FC on transfer deadline day. The centre-back, who can also operate as a defensive midfielder, has previously played for Liberty Professionals and Medeama Sporting Club, where he gained valuable top-flight experience. Asante Kotoko coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum expressed his satisfaction with the signing of the defender. “Michael is a fantastic addition to our team. His ability to play both as a centre-back and in defensive midfield gives us great tactical flexibility,” he told the…
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Jerry Afriyie Joins Saudi Club Al Qadsiya; Set To Be Loaned To CD Lugo
24 Jan

Jerry Afriyie Joins Saudi Club Al Qadsiya; Set To Be Loaned To CD Lugo

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Ghanaian striker Jerry Afriyie has officially transferred from Thoughts FC to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiya. The 20-year-old has signed a contract with the club until 2028 and will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Spanish third-tier side CD Lugo. Afriyie has been one of Ghana’s brightest young talents over the past year, playing a pivotal role in the nation’s gold medal victory at the African Games. He scored the decisive goal in the final against Uganda, further cementing his reputation as a rising star. In 2024, he gained significant recognition after being named Best Player at…
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CHAN 2024: CAF disqualifies Congo
23 Jan

CHAN 2024: CAF disqualifies Congo

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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has disqualified Congo from participating at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. CAF disciplinary board, acting on a complaint filed by Equatorial Guinea Football Federation, FEGUIFUT, ruled that the Congolese fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers last month. Mankou Nguembete Japhet Elo, the player in question, was paraded by Congo in both legs of the qualifiers. CAF also fined the Congolese Football Federation $10,000 for their action. Equatorial Guinea will now face Home Eagles, defending champions Senegal and Sudan in Group D at CHAN 2024, following the continent’s soccer governing body’s verdict. CHAN…
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Real Break 1Bn Euro Barrier To Top Money League
23 Jan

Real Break 1Bn Euro Barrier To Top Money League

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Real Madrid have become the first football club to generate more than 1bn euros in annual revenue, according to analysis by Deloitte. The Spanish club retain top spot in Deloitte’s Money League study with revenue of 1.05bn euros (£883m) from a 2023-24 season in which they won La Liga and the Champions League. Manchester City are again second with revenue of £708m. They won an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title and the Club World Cup and European Super Cup last season. Paris St-Germain (£681m), Manchester United (£651m) and Bayern Munich (£646m) complete the top five. Aston Villa enter the…
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Sabalenka & Badosa Put Friendship Aside For Semi-Finals
23 Jan

Sabalenka & Badosa Put Friendship Aside For Semi-Finals

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Seeing a friendly face is supposed to be a good thing. Yet when Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa take to the court for their Australian Open semi-final on Thursday, it may only add to the pressure. The pair are close friends with Sabalenka going so far as to call Badosa her “soulmate” in Stuttgart last year. “I love Paula very much,” the 26-year-old Belarusian said. “She is an incredible person. It is very important to have friends on the circuit, so when you find someone who you feel is your soulmate, it is the best thing that can happen to…
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Heat Suspend Butler For Second Time In Three Weeks
23 Jan

Heat Suspend Butler For Second Time In Three Weeks

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Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks after he missed a team flight to Milwaukee. The 35-year-old forward was suspended for seven NBA matches by the Heat earlier this month for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team”. Butler returned from that suspension last Friday but missed a team flight on Wednesday, incurring a further two-match ban. The Heat, who said they would listen to trade offers following Butler’s first suspension, said he will miss games against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. “We have suspended Jimmy…
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Man City Sign Frankfurt Forward Marmoush For £59m
23 Jan

Man City Sign Frankfurt Forward Marmoush For £59m

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Manchester City have signed Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for 70m euros (£59m). The 25-year-old has agreed a contract until June 2029, with add-ons rising to £4m. Marmoush has scored 15 goals in 17 Bundesliga games this season, second only to England captain Harry Kane’s 16 for Bayern Munich. “Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world over the past 10 years, so it was not a question,” Marmoush said. “It’s a pleasure and an honour for me and my family to be representing Manchester City. It makes them happy; it makes me happy that…
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I’m Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life – Jokic
22 Jan

I’m Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life – Jokic

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Nikola Jokic said he is “playing the best basketball of my life” after helping the Denver Nuggets to a 144-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. The three-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) hit his fourth successive triple-double – and his 13th of the season – as the Nuggets won a third game in a row. Jokic scored 27 points and made 13 rebounds and 10 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter at Ball Arena in Denver. He told TNT: “We’re not where we’re supposed to be, but we’re trying to find the rhythm.” The Nuggets are fourth…
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