Category: Sports

Christian Atsu could not have had a more appropriate name. The former Ghana winger, whose body has been found beneath the rubble left by the recent earthquakes in Turkey, was a true Christian in every sense of the word. Atsu’s extensive charity work and numerous good deeds touched countless lives, transforming many for the better along his...

Ex-Chelsea player Michael Essien has been praised by his former teammate John Obi Mikel for his hard work during his playing days. Both players were assigned midfield and defensive roles when they played together between 2006 and 2014 at Chelsea and John Obi Mikel admits that the former Black Stars player’s efforts were less recognised....

Christian Atsu has yet to be found after last week’s earthquake in Turkey, according to his agent. While two pairs of Atsu’s shoes were found in the rubble, the player himself remains missing as the search for him continues. The Ghana international was declared missing following the 7.8 magnitude quake that hit Turkey and Syria...

Former Black Stars goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has stated Chris Hughton’s familiarity with the Black Stars will make his work as a head coach easier. He said this in an exclusive interview with CITI Sports after Hughton was appointed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as Black Stars head coach. Hughton worked as Technical Advisor with...

Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus scored in Ajax’s 3-1 win over the weekend continuing his blistering form this season for club and country. The Dutch champions came from behind in their Eredivisie tie against RKC Waalwijk to win 3-1. The 23 year old slotted in the final goal of the game with a calm finish as...

Mubarak Wakaso has released a statement regarding the whereabouts of his Black Stars teammate and friend, Christian Atsu, following Monday’s earthquake in Turkey. According to Atsu’s club Hatayspor, he was found alive on Tuesday after being missing for 26 hours and believed to be trapped under wreckage. However, there was a subsequent update that the...

Hatayspor’s club doctor Gurbey Kahveci has said that they have been unable to locate Christian Atsu at the hospital where he was said to have been taken after being rescued from a collapsed building following Monday’s earthquake in Turkey. The club’s vice president, Mustafa Ozat, had previously confirmed Atsu’s rescue and stated that he had...

Christian Atsu is one of the victims reportedly trapped under rubble after a massive earthquake struck Turkey on Monday.  The 31-year-old who plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Hatayspor is said to have been caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Several members of his team had to be rescued after the earthquake, and Atsu...

He played a key role in Ludogorets’ championship win last season, scoring 10 goals. This season, he has contributed 8 goals in 17 games. Tekpetey joined Ludogorets in 2020 with the goal of reviving his career. He initially joined on loan and after showcasing his potential, the club took a chance on him. “Thank you...

The Ghana Football Association has presented FIFA badges to 20 male and female Referees and Assistant Referees for the 2023 football season. FIFA gives badges for the calendar year to the top-ranked referees for the year under review. Each year, referees in each country are ranked by the Classification and Assessment Committee based on their performance during...