The United States narrowly clinched the top spot in the medal tally at the Paris Olympic Games, edging out China by a slim margin. With a final gold medal win in women’s basketball, the US secured 40 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze medals, totaling 126 overall. China finished second with 40 gold, 27 silver,...
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Botswana declares public holiday to celebrate Tebogo’s 200m gold at Paris Olympics
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has declared Friday afternoon a public holiday to honor Letsile Tebogo, the nation’s newest sporting hero. Tebogo made history by winning Africa’s first gold medal in the 200m event at the Olympic Games, setting a new African record with a remarkable time of 19.46 seconds. The 21-year-old competing in...
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Champions League last 16: Barcelona draw Napoli as Man City to face Copenhagen
Defending champions Manchester City will take on Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League last 16, while Arsenal will face Porto. The draw also pitted La Liga and Serie A champions against each other, with Barcelona set for another tussle with Napoli on Europe’s biggest stage. Unseeded Paris Saint-Germain escaped the big names as they were...
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Bowen, Mohammed Kudus delivered quality finishes in our win- David Moyes
West Ham United manager David Moyes has praised the quality of finishing produced by his outfield players Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus in West Ham’s 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League. Kudus scored his first Premier League brace and Bowen rounded up the win with his 10th league goal of the...
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Premier League appoints first female referee
Rebecca Welch is set to become the first female referee to officiate a Premier League match when she takes charge of Fulham’s game against Burnley on December 23. This historic appointment comes just months after Welch made her debut as a fourth official in the Premier League, becoming the first woman to do so. The 40-year-old has been refereeing...
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Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland lead the way in FIFA Best Awards nominations
FIFA has announced the finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Player, The Best FIFA Men’s Player, and the FIFA Puskás Award. The winners will be crowned on January 15, 2024, in London. The finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Player are Aitana Bonmatí, Linda Caicedo, and Jennifer Hermoso. The award recognises the outstanding performer in women’s football between August 2022...
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We can have a nice Christmas – Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle after WAFCON qualification
Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle is eagerly anticipating a delightful Christmas following Ghana’s qualification for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Despite a 1-0 loss to Namibia that ended their unbeaten streak under the Swiss tactician, the Black Queens secured their return to the continental showpiece after missing the last edition, winning 3-2 on aggregate with a 3-1 victory in the first...
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Mohammed Kudus: My best position is as a No.10
Mohammed Kudus has opened up on his best position on the pitch, insisting he is best suited to the No.10 role. The Ghana international said although he prefers to play as an attacking midfielder, he has no problem playing on the flanks for the good of the team “The expectation in myself is there. Everyone expects...
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Black Stars maintain 60th position in October FIFA world ranking
Ghana remains 60th in the world ranking and 11th in Africa on the latest FIFA world ranking released in October 2023. The Black Stars’ position in both the world and on the continent remains the same despite their recent disappointing performances. The Black Stars have been enduring a poor run of form in recent times, having...
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Coach Michael Essien not interested in Black Stars job
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien has no interest in becoming the coach of the Black Stars in the future. This was revealed by Nigerian journalist Lolade Adewuyi, who recently met with Essien in Denmark where he now works for FC Nordsjaelland. Essien, a key player for the Black Stars from 2002 to 2014, has set...