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Black Stars arrive in Luanda for 2025 AFCON Qualifier against Angola
Black Stars touched down in Luanda on Wednesday night, gearing up for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola set for Friday evening. The team departed after three intensive training sessions in Accra and arrived safely in the Angolan capital. Ghana enters this penultimate match sitting third in Group F…
Gideon Mensah admits setback as 8 players withdraw from Black Stars squad
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has voiced disappointment following the withdrawal of eight crucial players from Ghana’s squad ahead of their pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. Speaking after the team’s initial training session at Accra Sports Stadium on November 11, 2024, Mensah acknowledged the setback but remained…
Eight players withdraw from Ghana’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger
Almost half of the players initially called up for Ghana’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger have withdrawn from the squad. A statement issued by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Monday, November 11, confirmed that Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Jonas Adjetey, Tariq Lamptey, Jerome Opoku, Alexander Djiku,…
Ghanaian Boxing Legend Clement Ike Quartey Passes away at 86 in the UK
Renowned Ghanaian boxing legend Clement Ike ‘Bazooka’ Quartey has died at age 86 in the United Kingdom on Saturday, November 2, 2024, as confirmed by the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF). Details surrounding his passing remain undisclosed. Quartey’s professional boxing career spanned from 1988 to 2006, boasting an impressive record of 37 wins, 4 losses,…
‘The title is officially gone’ – Arsenal fans go into meltdown after dismal defeat at Newcastle
Newcastle enjoyed another home win over Arsenal on Saturday, taking all three points thanks to Isak’s 12th-minute header. The result means it’s two Premier League defeats in three games for the Gunners and a massive dent to their title hopes already. Fans were quick to react to the dismal loss on social media…
Ruben Amorim appointed as Manchester United head coach
Ruben Amorim has been appointed as the new Manchester United head coach and will join on November 11, once he has fulfilled his obligations with Sporting. Amorim has signed a contract until June 2027, with the option of a further year, and will take charge of his first United match at Ipswich on November…
Spanish floods: Former Valencia footballer, 28, killed in Spain’s devastating floods as death toll hits 158
A former Valencia player Jose Castillejo has tragically been killed in the recent floods in Spain. The country has been rocked by the disaster, with 158 dead so far and many fearing those numbers will continue to rise in the coming days, with the army called into assist. Emergency teams are carrying out…
FIFA to Discuss VAR Implementation with Ghana Football Association in Accra
FIFA will meet with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in Accra from October 31 to November 1, 2024, to initiate plans for introducing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Ghana’s domestic leagues. This “VAR Kick-Off Meeting” is the initial phase in FIFA’s Implementation Assessment Approval Program, a crucial step for any country planning to adopt…
‘Nothing is decided’ – Man Utd target Amorim on future
Sporting boss Ruben Amorim says he has not yet made a decision about his future after Manchester United expressed an interest in appointing him manager. Sporting confirmed earlier on Tuesday that United had made an approach and are willing to pay Amorim’s 10m euros (£8.3m) release clause. Speaking after his side’s 3-1 Portuguese…
2024 Ballon d’Or Highlights: Spain’s Historic Wins, New Awards, and Global Stars Honored
The 2024 Ballon d’Or marked the 68th edition of this prestigious award ceremony presented by France Football, celebrating the world’s best football players for the 2023–24 season. For only the third time in history, the award was based on seasonal performance (August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024) instead of the calendar year. Nominees were announced…