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03 Feb

‘Who Are You?’ Everyone Knows Who Lewis-Skelly Is Now

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsErling Haaland, Lewis-Skelly

The first time Myles Lewis-Skelly crossed his path, Erling Haaland demanded to know: “Who are you?” Manchester City’s superstar striker was unimpressed to be confronted by the Arsenal teenager at Etihad Stadium in September. That initial meeting came amid angry scenes at the end of an ill-tempered 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium, during which Lewis-Skelly made headlines – before he had even played a minute of Premier League football – by being shown a yellow card while warming up as a substitute. Haaland need not ask again. Lewis-Skelly, 18, inspired a 5-1 win that keeps Arsenal right in the title race – and delivered…

02 Feb

Watch How UK Boxer Sampson Knocked Out Ghana’s Ahorgah In Round 5 To Retain Commonwealth Title

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsCallum Simpson, Elvis Ahorgah

British boxer Callum Simpson secured a dominant victory over Ghana’s Elvis Ahorgah to retain the Commonwealth Super Middleweight title on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Wembley Arena in London. Simpson, the reigning titleholder, knocked out Ahorgah with a powerful right jab, leaving the Ghanaian unable to recover and continue. Elvis Ahorgah, known by his ring name "The Soldier," had a strong start. However, Simpson weathered the early attack before fully taking control of the fight. "The Soldier" suffered his first international defeat and the third loss of his career after 16 fights. He has secured 13 victories, 12 of which…

02 Feb

How I Became Cristiano Jr.’s barber – Legacy The Barber Narrates

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsChristiano Ronaldo, Kelvin Akomeah Boafo

Ghanaian barber Kelvin Akomeah Boafo, popularly known as "Legacy The Barber," has shared the story of how he became Cristiano Jr.'s barber in Saudi Arabia. Narrating his intriguing journey, he revealed that he landed this incredible opportunity through a recommendation from one of Cristiano Jr.'s teammates. He explained that football icon Cristiano Ronaldo's son subsequently contacted him to request a haircut at his residence. "I was becoming famous. One of Cristiano Jr.'s teammates reached out to me on Instagram, and he was satisfied with the trim," he told Zion Felix. "Cristiano Jr. liked his friend's trim and reached out to…

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

MAN Wontumi0 CommentsSportsAncelotti, Brazilian, Real Madrid, Transfer

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

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsTechnical Advisor of the Black Stars, Winfried Schäfer

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

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsAthletico Bilbao, Inaki Williams

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

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsAnas Aremeyaw Anas, court, nyantakyi

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…