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18 Apr

‘Call Us If You Want To Fight For Ghana’ – GBA President To Freezy MacBones

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The President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Kotei Neequaye, says they are in no rush to reach out to UK-based boxer, Seth Gyimah, to represent the country. According to him, Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy MacBones, must show to the authority he is committed to fighting for Ghana as they are willing to provide the needed assistance. The 33-year-old has been in the news following his victory over Darryl Sharp at the Copper Boxing Arena in London last weekend. With Gyimah hailing from Ghana, there have been calls for the GBA to consider getting the lightweight fighter to…

17 Apr

Ernest Agyiri Nets Brace As Scoring Run Continues

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Ghana international Ernest Agyiri scored two goals over the weekend for Levadia Tallinn in the Estonian top-flight league. The high-flying midfielder since being deployed in a more advanced role has been the key man for his side and was up to the task once again over the weekend. The 25-year-old registered two goals as Levadia eased past Harju Jalgpallikool, going on to record a 6-1 win at the end of the game. https://twitter.com/kweku_lawrence/status/1647288762135719936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1647288762135719936%7Ctwgr%5E2c6832ad462c40569fdd35d46009245b6e00105c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fernest-agyiri-nets-brace-as-scoring-run-continues%2F Agyiri opened the scoring after just four minutes played before scoring the game’s fourth goal eight minutes after the recess. With his brace on Saturday, the Ghanaian…

13 Apr

Mohammed Kudus Confident About Winning African Footballer Of The Year

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Ghana international Mohammed Kudus says he is not far from winning the CAF African Footballer of the Year. Kudus is enjoying his most productive season in a season after already hitting 20 goals for both club and country. The 22-year-old, however, has not played as he continues his recovery from an injury he picked in the Dutch Cup game against Feyenoord. Speaking on the latest episode of Ask the Pro, a series on Ajax TV, Kudus was quizzed about the prospect of winning the African best player award in the future. https://twitter.com/JoySportsGH/status/1646208366782431240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1646208366782431240%7Ctwgr%5E265328c81f2877ef80515283f0b74d8b54706572%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fmohammed-kudus-confident-about-winning-african-footballer-of-the-year%2F The former Nordsjaelland star expressed positivity about receiving…

08 Apr

Inaki Williams Scores In Back-To-Back Games As Athletic Bilbao Beat Espanyol

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After ending his goal drought against Osasuna in midweek, Inaki Williams was back on the scoresheet again as Athletic Bilbao defeated Espanyol in the Spanish La Liga. The forward had struggled in front of goal for both club and country since his last competitive goal in October 2022. However, this week has been a breakthrough for him as netted in the Copa del Rey game against Osasuna while also in the league game against Espanyol on Saturday, April 8. The forward raced towards a long ball and shook off the defender before firing it into the far post to give…

05 Apr

Video: Inaki Williams Ends 23-Game Goal Drought With Opener Against Osasuna

wontumionlineSportsAthletic Bilbao, Inaki Williams, lawrence Baidoo, Osasuna

Ghana international Inaki Williams ended his goal drought on Tuesday, April 4, after scoring in Athletic Bilbao’s game against Osasuna. The forward scored the opening goal of the encounter as Bilbao hosted Osasuna in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie. Before scoring against Osasuna, Inaki had not scored in 17 games for both club and country which has led to several criticisms. His last goal came against Udinese in a friendly game back in December. His last competitive goal, however, was against Villarreal in October 2022, which makes it 23 competitive appearances without a goal. However,…

29 Mar

“His Management Said He’s Not Ready” – Tanko On Afena-Gyan Turning Down Black Meteors Invitation

wontumionlineSportsBlack Meteors, Felix Afena-Gyan, Ibrahim Tanko, lawrence Baidoo, U23 AFCON

Black Meteors head coach, Ibrahim Tanko, says Felix Afena-Gyan was part of his plans for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations final qualifier against Algeria and has no idea why the forward didn’t join the team. Afena-Gyan had been included in the final 26-man squad for the doubleheader as Ghana chased qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Morocco. However, the Cremonese forward reportedly turned down an invitation to the team with Tanko eventually playing both fixtures with 25 players. Black Meteors sealed qualification for the AFCON following a 2-1 aggregate score over the north…

24 Mar

“His First Goal Will Boost His Confidence” – Asamoah Gyan Backs Inaki Williams To Flourish

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Ghana’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, has called for Ghanaians to keep faith in Inaki Williams after the player failed to score again for the Black Stars. Inaki enjoyed 69 minutes of action as the Black Stars secured a narrow victory over Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier courtesy of a last-ditch winner from his replacement, Antoine Semenyo. The game means Athletic Bilbao forward has now gone seven games without a goal for Ghana since his debut ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, Gyan, who netted 51 goals for the senior national team believes a…

24 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Benching Andre Ayew Was My Choice – Chris Hughton

wontumionlineSports2023 AFCON Qualifiers, Andre Ayew, Angola, Black Stars, chris Hughton, lawrence Baidoo

Head coach of the senior national team, Chris Hughton, says it was a choice he made to leave Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew, on the bench against Angola in Thursday’s fixture. Ayew played no part in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, a decision that surprised many. While many were wondering the rationale behind the 33-year-old’s omission, Hughton explained such decisions make up your work as a gaffer. “This [leaving players on the bench] is the choice you have as a head coach. You know the quality that…

16 Mar

5 Of 10 Youth Resource Centres To Be Completed By End Of March 2023 – Pius Enam Hadzide

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Five of the ten Youth Resource Centres being constructed across the country are set to be completed and handed over by the end of March 2023, that is according to the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Pius Enam Hadzide. The construction of the facilities started in 2018 and was supposed to take nine months to complete but five years down the line not a single has been completed. A Joy Sports campaign tagged Bush Resource Centres has been highlighting the neglect and abandoning of the facilities which have already seen about $20 million invested in the projects.…

15 Mar

No Home-Based Player Deserves A Black Stars Invitation Now – Nana Oduro Sarfo

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An Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association, Nana Oduro Sarfo, believes the current performances of players in the betPawa Ghana Premier League do not warrant a call-up to the national team. He was speaking on the back of Chris Hughton’s decision not to call any home-based player in his 25-man squad for the Black Stars Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola later this month. Hughton named his first squad since being appointed as the head coach of the senior national team for the doubleheader against Angola. Not calling any local player has once again raised questions about…