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01 Apr

I’ve Told Fernandes He Is Going Nowhere – Amorim

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he has told Bruno Fernandes he will not allow him to leave this summer. Club captain Fernandes – who signed a contract extension until 2027 last August – has been United’s star player this season. Over the weekend reports emerged linking the 30-year-old with a move to Real Madrid. “No, it’s not going to happen,” said Amorim, when asked about the rumours in his news conference before Tuesday’s Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest. When asked how he could be so certain, the former Sporting coach added: “He’s not going anywhere because I’ve…

01 Apr

Give Local Players More Opportunities To Compete – Black Stars Technical Team Urged

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Asante Kotoko head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has called on the technical handlers of the Black Stars to provide local players with real opportunities to compete when they receive national team call-ups. Ahead of Ghana’s Matchday 5 and 6 fixtures in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, three locally-based players—Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, Medeama SC defender Kamaradini Mamudu, and Nations FC defender Razak Simpson—were included in the squad. Among them, Asare notably replaced first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, featuring in both matches. Simpson also made an appearance in the latter stages of Ghana’s emphatic 3-0…

31 Mar

Ghana Boxing Authority Confirms Tragic Death Of Nigerian Boxer; Says He Died In Hospital

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The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during an international bout at the ongoing Bel 7star Energy Drink Professional Boxing League. The incident occurred during Week 15 of the league last Saturday, leaving the boxing community in shock. Olanrewaju, a light heavyweight fighter, faced Ghana’s Jon Mbanugu in an eight-round contest at the Imax Boxing Promotions event. Witnesses reported that the Nigerian boxer dominated the early rounds but suddenly leaned on the ropes in Round 3 (2 minutes 46 seconds) without receiving any punches from his opponent. Referee Richard…

27 Mar

Man City And Chelsea Could Earn £97M At Club World Cup

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Manchester City and Chelsea could earn up to £97m in prize money from this year’s Club World Cup. The overall prize fund, shared between all 32 teams based on different factors, will be £775m, with £407m divided between all participating clubs and £368m awarded on a performance-related basis. By comparison, last season’s prize money in the Premier League ranged from £175.9m for winners City to the £109.7m earned by bottom-placed Sheffield United. Money awarded for participation is weighted by a ranking based on sporting and commercial criteria, meaning European clubs will earn more for taking part than teams from other continents. The…

27 Mar

James Scores Late As Lakers End Losing Streak

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LeBron James scored the match winner with time almost up as the Los Angeles Lakers ended their losing streak with victory against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers held a one-point lead with 42 seconds remaining, but James was on hand to tip in a Luka Doncic miss a split-second before the buzzer to secure a 120-119 victory in Indianapolis. James did not make a field goal until the fourth quarter but finished the night with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. “It’s another great example of where he doesn’t necessarily have it going early, and got off to a…

27 Mar

I Will Always Honour Black Stars Call-Up – Antoine Semenyo

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AFC Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo has reaffirmed his commitment to representing Ghana, stating that he will always be available for national team duty unless sidelined by injury. Semenyo, who made his Black Stars debut in a 3-0 victory over Madagascar during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on June 1, 2022, has since earned 27 caps for the four-time African champions. Speaking to SuperSport, the forward expressed his pride in playing for Ghana, emphasizing his dedication to the team. “It’s an honour; I always want to be part of the national team,” he told SuperSport. “I feel like…

27 Mar

Jordan Ayew Main, Partey Deputy: GFA clarifies confusion over Black Stars captaincy hierarchy

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The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has clarified that Jordan Ayew has been appointed as the substantive captain of the Black Stars. According to him, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has maintained his role as first vice-captain. Additionally, West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus was chosen as the second vice-captain, while Fenerbahçe's Alexander Djiku takes over as the third vice-captain. Speaking in an interview with Metro TV, Asante Twum noted that the decision was taken by head coach Otto Addo, and the entire squad was informed about it, hence there is no controversy as alleged. "It is not about individual…

27 Mar

Jordan Ayew, Gyan And Appiah’s Influence: Agyemang-Badu Details Why Black Stars Are Excelling

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Former Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has commended Jordan Ayew's exceptional leadership skills, which guided the team to victories against Madagascar and Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. According to him, Ayew's composure and strong mentality played an instrumental role in galvanizing the players during the games, leading to the team's terrific performances. The former Udinese midfielder also indicated that the presence of some ex-players, such as Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah, around the team, and their advice, motivated the players to play wholeheartedly. Speaking on Sports Station, aired on TV3, Agyemang-Badu asserted that the Black Stars have qualified for the 2026 World Cup…

26 Mar

Jordan Ayew Names Christian Atsu As Best Player He Played With

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Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has hailed the late Christian Atsu as the best player he has ever played alongside in his career. Atsu, who was named the Best Player at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), tragically passed away in 2023 after being found under rubble following a devastating earthquake in Turkey, where he was playing professionally. When asked about the best player he has played with, Ayew had no hesitation in naming Atsu. “The best player I’ve ever played with, unfortunately, is no longer with us, and that’s Christian [Atsu]. I played with Muntari and Essien,” he…

26 Mar

Algeria, Egypt And Morocco On Track For 2026 World Cup

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Algeria, Egypt and Morocco all strengthened their bids to reach the 2026 Fifa World Cup but Sudan’s unlikely challenge for a place at the finals suffered a setback as the sixth round of qualifying was completed on Tuesday. Sudan, forced to play all their home games on neutral turf while civil war continues in the country, conceded a 98th-minute equaliser against South Sudan and slipped to third in Group B. DR Congo lead the table after their 2-0 win in Mauritania, with the Leopards a point ahead of Senegal and the Sudanese. Egypt restored their five-point advantage at the head…