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05 Feb

‘I want Iran to be a great, successful country on one condition’ – Trump

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United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he wants Iran to be a great and successful country. Trump, however, said that it would be on the condition that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. “I want Iran to be a great and successful country, but one that cannot have a Nuclear Weapon. Reports that the United States, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into “smithereens” ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED. “I would much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement, which will let Iran peacefully grow and prosper. We should start working on it immediately, and have…

11 Sep

Mauricio Pochettino Named United States Head Coach

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Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as head coach of the USA men’s national team. The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss – who left the Blues by mutual consent at the end of last season – will lead USA into their home World Cup in 2026, when the tournament will be played across the States, Canada and Mexico. This will be the first international role for Pochettino, 52, who has also managed Espanyol, Southampton and Paris Saint-Germain during his 15-year, distinguished coaching career. Pochettino replaces Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed after USA failed to qualify from their group at this summer’s…

11 Nov

Three Suspected Ghanaians Arrested In US With Over 100 illegal Guns

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Three men with alleged ties to Ghana have been arrested in New York City with over 100 illegal guns. Ahmed “Taju” Mutalib, Abdul Haruna, and Murtala Haruna, all cousins, have been charged with 575 counts of criminal sale of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, conspiracy, and money laundering. Prosecutors allege that Mutalib, 32, of Decatur, Georgia, conspired with Haruna, 27, of the Bronx, and Haruna, 30, of Cincinnati, Ohio, to smuggle and sell the weapons. New York Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the arrests on Monday, November 6, 2023, saying they were the result of a seven-month…

18 Oct

USA 4-0 Ghana: ‘We Need Time’ – Jordan Ayew Pleads

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Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has asked Ghanaians to be patient with the Black Stars following their humiliating performance against the United States of America on Wednesday. The Black Stars were easily brushed aside in the game which was played in the early hours of Wednesday, October 18, at the Geodis Park in Nashville. A Giovanni Reyna first-half brace and goals from Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun saw the four-time African champions lose 0-4 and suffer their biggest defeat against the USA. Speaking at the post-match conference after the game, Ayew assured the team will come good but still need time…

18 Oct

USA 4-0 Ghana: Feckless Black Stars Humiliated In Nashville Friendly

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The Black Stars of Ghana suffered annihilation against the United States of America (USA) in their second friendly game of the October international window. A comical first-half performance saw the Americans score four unanswered goals inside the opening 40 minutes of the game with Giovanni Reyna grabbing a brace. Reyna opened the scoring in the 10th minute for the USA, taking advantage of another poor defensive display from the Black Stars to give his side the lead. The lead was doubled in the 19th minute with AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic scoring from the penalty spot after Timothy Weah had…

11 Oct

Davido, Chioma Reportedly Welcome Twins In USA

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In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Davido, and his fiancée Chioma, have reportedly welcomed twins in the United States, according to multiple reports circulating on social media. While the news has set the internet ablaze with excitement, the reports are yet to be officially confirmed by the couple. The initial news of the twin’s arrival came via Evangelist Gospel Agochukwu on October 10, 2023, who shared the information through a Facebook chat with Davido on his church’s official page. This revelation ignited a storm of reactions and well-wishes from fans and followers, eager to congratulate the couple…

04 Oct

Andre Ayew, Baba Rahman Dropped As Chris Hughton Names Black Stars Squad For Mexico, USA Friendlies

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has called up 23 players for this month’s international friendly matches against Mexico and the United States of America. Brighton and Hove Albion right-back Tariq Lamptey makes a return to the squad after being out injured during the last international break. The player made his injury return just before the September break and has seen minutes for Roberto De Zerbi's side since. Hughton also hands a call to Thomas Partey who also missed the last international break due to a muscle injury. The Arsenal man missed games against Central African Republic and Liberia. He…

01 Aug

2023 WWC: USA Progress To Last 16 Despite Portugal Draw

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Defending champions the USA suffered a huge scare against Women’s World Cup debutants Portugal before scraping through to the last 16. The Stars and Stripes are yet to fire at the tournament and, after being held by the Netherlands in their previous match, suffered another frustrating draw that raised questions about their hopes of winning the tournament for an unprecedented third time in a row. Portugal, who would have caused one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s history had they won, hit the post through Ana Capeta in the 91st minute. In the end the USA were relieved to…

23 Feb

FIFA Confirms USA, Mexico, Canada Automatically In 2026 World Cup

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The U.S. men’s national team, along with Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The three countries won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid. FIFA historically has given host nations the right to play in the World Cup without going through the usual qualification tournaments, though this is the first time FIFA had to set aside three host bids. The tournament is set to expand from 32 teams to 48 in 2026. Another three berths will be awarded to CONCACAF nations via qualifying. FIFA released a statement Tuesday saying,…

02 Dec

US Singer Jake Flint Dies Hours After Wedding

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Uncertainty continues to swirl over US country musician Jake Flint’s death, just hours after his wedding on Sunday. Flint, 37, died in his sleep in Oklahoma, former manager Brenda Cline said in a social media post. Tributes have begun pouring in for the singer, who was considered a rising star in “Red Dirt”, a subgenre of country music coming from Oklahoma. Flint’s new wife, Brenda Wilson Flint, has posted a video of the two dancing underneath a tree on their wedding day. “We should be going through wedding photos but instead I have to pick out clothes to bury my…