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07 Jun

Two-time Major Champion Dustin Johnson Resigns From PGA Tour To Play LIV Golf

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Two-time major champion Dustin Johnson has resigned his membership of the PGA Tour in order to play in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series. The former world number one has signed up to play all eight events of the fledgling $255m (£200m) series, which starts on Thursday at Centurion Club. Johnson, 37, joined the PGA Tour in 2007 and has won $74m in his career. "I don't want to play for the rest of my life, this gives me an opportunity to do what I want to do," he said. Source: BBC

07 Jun

Kylian Mbappe Ranked World’s Most Valuable Player

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Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland are the most valuable players in the world, according to research group CIES Football Observatory. Mbappe, 23, who rejected a move to Real Madrid to stay at Paris St-German, tops the list with an estimated transfer value of 205.6m euros (£175.7m). Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr, who scored the winner in the Champions League final against Liverpool, is second at £158.3m, with Norway’s Manchester City-bound striker Haaland third (£130.4m). Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham (£114.1m) is the most valuable English player on the list in fifth place, ahead of England team-mate and Manchester City midfielder…

07 Jun

Sports Ministry Partners AfriKicks To Boost Sports Development Among Youth In Ghana

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports is partnering with Afrikicks to provide clothes, shoes, socks, and undergarments to underprivileged communities as part of efforts to promote sports development among the youth in Ghana. The group, based in Los Angeles, California in the United States, has already paid visits to the Osu Children’s Home and the Mallam Attah market in Accra. There, they donated items worth around $150,000 to aid the orphans and needy children in those areas. There are also plans for Afrikicks to visit the North East Region. On Monday, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif hosted…

07 Jun

I’ll Be Involved In Black Stars’ Tactics, Team Selection – Chris Hughton

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Technical advisor to Ghana’s national team, Chris Hughton, has opened up on his role in the team as they prepare to grace the 2022 World Cup. The 63-year-old is part of the backroom staff, led by head coach Otto Addo, that’ll be leading the Black Stars to the tournament in Qatar. Hughton was named technical advisor ahead of the two-legged World Cup playoffs against Nigeria in March – a game Ghana edged their rivals on away goals. Chris Hughton with Otto Addo and George Boateng Speaking to the Daily Mail, the former Newcastle United manager said he only observed training against…

03 Jun

Lacazette To Leave Arsenal At End Of Month

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French striker Alexandre Lacazette will leave Arsenal when his contract runs out on 30 June, the club have confirmed. The 31-year-old joined the Gunners from Lyon in July 2017 and has been linked with a return to his former club on a free transfer. Lacazette scored 71 goals in 206 appearances for Arsenal and won the FA Cup with them in 2020. “Laca has been a fantastic player for us,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. “He’s been a real leader on and off the pitch and has been a very important influence to our younger players. “His commitment with us…

31 May

Real Madrid Weren’t The Best Team In The Champions League This Season – Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi believes Real Madrid were not the best team in the Champions League this season and hinted his PSG side were the better side in their round of 16 clash. Los Blancos won their 14th European crown after Vinicius Junior scored the only goal in Saturday night's final against Liverpool in Paris. It was the culmination of a campaign that had seen Carlo Ancelotti's men defeat the likes of the Reds' Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea on their way to the final at the Stade de France. It was the culmination of a campaign that had seen Carlo Ancelotti's men…

31 May

Todd Boehly-Clearlake Consortium Completes £4.25bn Takeover of Chelsea

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The Blues have changed hands after a glorious 19 years with a predominantly US-based consortium now at the helm. The Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium has officially completed the purchase of Chelsea, ending Roman Abramovich's 19-year spell running the club. The total investment will cost £4.25 billion ($5.2bn), with £2.5bn ($3.2bn) ending up being the sale price of the club, while there is an agreement in place that £1.75bn (2.1$bn) will be invested over 10 years. The purchase agreement was signed a fortnight ago and has been waived through by the Premier League Owners' and Directors' test, while the UK government,…

27 May

Isaac Cofie Wins Turkish Cup With Sivasspor

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Ghana International, Isaac Cofie has won the Turkish Cup after his club side, Sivasspor edged Kayserispor 3-2 in extra-time. Cofie, 30 was an unused substitute in the final as Sivasspor won their first-ever Turkish Cup trophy. Cofie’s side fell behind in the first half but Appindangoye ensured the game went into extra-time. Max Gradel struck first for Sivasspor but Parlak drew both sides level before Konate found the back of the net to ensure Isaac Cofie’s side walked away with the trophy at the expense of Joseph Attamah’s Kayserispor. The trophy is Cofie’s first-ever trophy as a professional player. …

27 May

Rise Of Betting Companies Negatively Affecting Ghana Football – Former Sports Minister

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Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye is convinced the upsurge of betting companies in Ghana is having a negative effect on football in the country. In the last few years, the Ghana Premier League has had to deal with match-fixing allegations with the latest being between Ashantigold and Inter Allies at the end of the 2020/2021 season. His comments come after the two clubs were demoted to Ghana’s division two league for engaging in the menace. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, May 25 2022, Nii Lante Vanderpuye blamed the numerous betting companies in…

26 May

AFCON 2023Q: Zambia In Accra For 5-day Camp Ahead Of Côte D’Ivoire Clash

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Zambia’s Chipolopolo Boys will camp in Accra for 5 days ahead of their 2023 AFCON qualifier against the Ivory Coast in Yamoussoukro next week. A contingent of players, officials, and technical team members are airborne heading to the Kotoka International Airport and are expected to touch down by 5 PM local time. The flight from Lusaka to Accra takes 10 hours and the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Facebook page shared images of the team onboard a flight and gave further details about the team’s itinerary when they arrive in Ghana. The handle posted: ROAD TO IVORY COAST 2023: Chipolopolo Boys Off…