Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Thomas Partey would be the first person to admit that Casemiro is a better footballer than him. According to him, although Partey has proven to be a very good midfielder, Casemiro is a class above the Ghanaian. The debate over who the better player is has been raging on among fans...
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Black Stars: Chris Hughton to be unveiled before Ghana-Angola match
The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says Chris Hughton is expected in Ghana for his unveiling as the new Black Stars head coach next week. Since the official communication to hand him the job two weeks ago, that conversation has never been revisited with his unveiling delayed due to...
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Messi gifts 35 gold personalised iPhones to Argentina teammates and staff
Lionel Messi has purchased custom-designed gold iPhones for his Argentina teammates and coaching staff following their World Cup victory in Qatar 2022. The total cost of the 35 devices, which were delivered to Paris, was reportedly £175,000. Messi, who recently won the FIFA Best men’s player of the year award, worked with IDESIGN GOLD to...
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AFCON qualifiers: Angola coach vows to upset Black Stars
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves is upbeat ahead of their matchup against Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers for 2023. Angola failed to qualify for the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon after exiting the group stage in 2019. They now face the difficult task to re-enter the competition. The Palancas Negras will travel to Ghana...
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Besiktas fans throw toys on to pitch for children affected by Turkey earthquake
Besiktas supporters threw thousands of soft toys on to the pitch during the match against Antalyaspor to donate to children affected by the earthquakes. The match was paused after four minutes 17 seconds, representing the time the first earthquake struck Turkey and Syria at 04:17 on 6 February. The fans then began throwing the toys,...
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One week observation for Christian Atsu set for March 4
The one-week observation in memory of departed Ghanaian international Christian Atsu is set for Saturday, March 4 2023. Atsu tragically passed away in the earthquake that struck Turkey earlier this month, leaving the football world in shock. During the one-week observation, the family is expected to announce the funeral date for the late footballer. Atsu...
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2023 African Games in Ghana postponed to 2024
Ghana’s hosting of the 2023 African Games has been postponed to 2024 after all major stakeholders of the competition reached an agreement. This was announced by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) at a press conference held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday. The 13th edition of the African Games was to be hosted in Ghana in...
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Dutch legend rates Mohammed Kudus higher than Antony
Dutch football legend Marco van Basten has rated Mohammed Kudus higher than Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony. Van Basten’s comments come as Antony has struggled to find his form since his €100 million transfer from Ajax to United in the summer, scoring only four goals in as many appearances. On the other hand, Kudus has...
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Christian Atsu’s faith and good deeds touched countless lives beyond football
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...
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Essien never gets the credit he deserves – Mikel Obi
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....