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02 Feb

‘Don’t Play With Our Hearts’ – Popular Nigerian Actor Aki Cries Over Arsenal’s Inactive Transfer Business

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Nollywood star Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has voiced his frustration over Arsenal's lack of activity in the winter transfer window. Aki, a die-hard fan of the club, expressed his concerns about the team's need for reinforcements and criticised the Gunners for their reluctance to sign new players. In a video shared with GhanaWeb, Aki vented his disappointment, questioning why the club has not made any signings since the transfer window opened in January 2025. "Arsenal, what is happening? You've been in the market since the beginning of January. Manchester City has bought as many players as possible. You…

31 Jan

Transfer: Real Madrid receive €300m offer for Brazilian star to leave Ancelotti’s side

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LaLiga giants, Real Madrid have received a €300 million bid for Brazilian superstar Rodrygo. The offer was tabled by Saudi Pro League side, Al-Hilal as the club seeks to their departed Brazilian superstar, Neymar Jr. Neymar’s transfer to Al-Hilal PSG was a big letdown due to the Brazilian’s recurring injury issues. Neymar was only able to play seven games for the Saudi side, contributing one goal and three assists. His deal was terminated this month with the player going back to his old club, Santos on a six-month deal. Al-Hilal are now reportedly eyeing Rodrygo as his potential replacement. Marca…

31 Jan

BREAKING: UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw confirmed [Full list]

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The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw has been conducted on Friday. Eight teams have progressed straight to the round of 16 following the completion of the league phase. They are Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille and Aston Villa. They will all return to the competition in March, but others have more football to play before then. The teams that finished between 9th and 24th, have a two-legged play-off to navigate in February. FULL KNOCKOUT PHASE PLAY-OFF DRAW Brest vs Paris-Saint Germain Feyenoord vs AC Milan Juventus vs PSV Monaco…

31 Jan

Technical Advisor Of Black Stars To Earn $65,000 Monthly – Reports

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Newly-appointed Technical Advisor of the Black Stars, Winfried Schäfer is set to receive a monthly salary of $65,000, making him one of the highest-paid members of Ghana’s coaching staff. In addition to his salary, Schäfer stands to earn a significant bonus if he helps head coach Otto Addo secure Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Despite Schäfer’s lucrative deal, Otto Addo’s monthly salary remains unchanged at $50,000, according to reports by Pure FM. Schäfer, who boasts over 20 years of coaching experience, will collaborate with head coach…

31 Jan

Inaki Williams Shines In Athletic Club’s Victory Against Viktoria Plzen

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Ghana international, Inaki Williams impressed with his performance for Athletic Club on Thursday, January 30, 2025, helping the team to thump Viktoria Plzen 3-1 in the Europa League. The forward started for his team on the night and assisted his younger brother Nico Williams in the 25th minute to give the hosts the lead. That combination by the Williams brothers inspired Athletic Club to a delightful victory to end the league phase of the new-look Europa League competition on a high. While that goal was the only one in the first half, goals from Yeray Alvarez and Javier Marton in…

30 Jan

Fancy Di Maria Joins Wontumi TV/Radio As Sports Host

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Fancy Di Maria, popularly known as the "Sports God," has made a shocking move to Wontumi TV/Radio, Leading the station's Nationwide Sports team. This announcement has sent waves of excitement through the sports viewership landscape, with fans eagerly anticipating the impact of this high-profile signing. Fancy Di Maria made the announcement on his X (Twitter) handle, posting "In your hands, Almighty God. Same face new place." He also unveiled Newton Lartey, a skilled video analyst, as part of his new team. Lartey previously worked at Kessben FM/TV alongside Capo de Supremo before making the switch. Fancy's arrival at Wontumi TV…

30 Jan

Court Orders Anas Aremeyaw Anas To Testify Without Mask In Nyantakyi Trial

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The Court of Appeal has ordered investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas to appear in court without a mask in the ongoing case against former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi. The panel ruled unanimously on Thursday, January 30, 2025, that Anas testifying without a mask constitutionally ensures the accused person receives a fair trial. In the ruling, Justice Ackaah Boafo criticized the High Court's initial decision to consider granting Anas' request to testify in disguise, despite the Supreme Court having already ruled that the undercover journalist must testify without a mask. "The doctrine of stare decisis binds lower courts to the decisions of higher…

30 Jan

Jeremie Frimpong Provides An Assist In Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 Victory Against Sparta Prague

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Dutch defender of Ghanaian descent, Jeremie Frimpong set up a goal on Wednesday night, helping Bayer Leverkusen to defeat Sparta Prague 2-0. The highly rated full back who can play in an advanced position started the game for his team and put up a fine performance. In the 32nd minute of the first half, Jeremie Frimpong assisted Florian Wirtz with a great pass. The German midfielder delivered a first-time shot that ended up in the back of Sparta Prague’s net to give Bayer Leverkusen a narrow lead to take into halftime. After recess, the German champions continued to control the…

30 Jan

Otto Addo Visits Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku Amid Rumors Of Dressing Room Breakdown In Black Stars

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Black Stars coach Otto Addo has visited Thomas Partey and Alexander Djiku, strengthening his connection with key players ahead of the 2025 World Cup qualifiers in March. His visits come amid speculation about unrest in the Black Stars camp, though no concrete issues have been confirmed. Addo, who will lead the new Black Stars technical team, is focused on reviving the team after a disappointing 2024, which saw Ghana fail to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Determined to get the squad back on track, the former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach has intensified his efforts, engaging with key…

30 Jan

Social Media In Turmoil As ‘Investors’ Suffer Heartbreaks On Final Day Of UEFA Champions League Group Stage

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With eighteen (18) games marking the final round of the group phase of the newly-created UEFA Champions League format, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, was supposed to be the ‘cash out’ day for most punters or investors, as they like to call themselves. The group phase of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League had reached a crescendo with some big clubs, including Real Madrid and Manchester City, needing wins to advance to the next stage of the competition. The likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Barcelona, who had already qualified, had extra motives, such as favourable draws in the next round and financial…