Former England international Darren Bent has opened about how he felt when Sunderland signed Asamoah Gyan in 2010. According to the 35 year old, he was upset about the acquisition of the Black Stars striker who arrived after a brilliant World Cup where he helped Ghana reach the quarter-finals before …
Read More »Herdsman kills sibling for having affair with wife
A Kwara State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ilorin has remanded a cattle herder, Iliasu Abubakar, in the Federal Correctional Centre, Ilorin, after confessing to murdering his brother, Isah, in Gwanara, Baruten Local Government area of the state. Iliasu, who is standing trial for culpable homicide, allegedly killed his brother over …
Read More »Liverpool ‘probably the strongest team in the world right now’ – Guardiola
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola described Premier League title rivals Liverpool as ‘probably the best team in the world right now’ ahead of their crunch Premier League clash on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side have not yet lost domestically this term and find themselves six points clear at the top …
Read More »Judge orders Donald Trump to pay $2M to group of NGOs
President Donald Trump has been ordered by a New York State judge to pay $2 million to a group of nonprofit organizations as part of a settlement in a civil lawsuit stemming from persistent violations of state charities laws. The payment is the final resolution to a case brought by …
Read More »Man jailed for trying to rob Arsenal stars Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac
An armed mugger who tried to rob Arsenal footballers Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac has been jailed. Ashley Smith admitted attempting to steal luxury watches worth £200,000 from the pair in Hampstead, north-west London. A second man, Jordan Northover, 26, has also admitted his role in the robbery. Smith, 30, …
Read More »Sarri explains angry Ronaldo reaction in Lokomotive substitution
Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri says Cristiano Ronaldo’s angry reaction when being substituted against Lokomotiv Moscow was because he had sustained a minor injury. The former Real Madrid forward was taken off for Paulo Dybala in the 82nd minute of Wednesday’s Champions League match in the Russian capital. It is the …
Read More »Mob attacks Bolivian mayor with paint, cuts hair
Bolivia’s President Evo Morales condemned Thursday an attack on a female mayor in which an opposition mob forcibly cut her hair, covered her in paint and marched her barefoot through the streets. Bolivia has been rocked by deadly post-election violence over opposition claims that Morales rigged his re-election last month. …
Read More »Deadly magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits northwestern Iran
At least six people were reported killed and more than 300 people injured when a shallow 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Iran early on Friday, according to state TV. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck around 60km (35 miles) from the town of Hastrud, in East Azerbaijan …
Read More »Samuel Inkoom to replace Harrison Afful in Ghana squad for AFCON qualifiers – Reports
Samuel Inkoom is said to have a late call-up to the Black Stars for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, according to local media. The 30-year-old has reportedly been invited to replace US-based right back Harrison Afful. The Columbus Crew defender is reportedly injured and has been ruled out …
Read More »Injuries rock Black Stars ahead of AFCON 2021 qualifiers
Ghana’s Black Stars have been hit by injuries ahead of the 2021 AFCON qualifier double header against South Africa and Sao Tome. Deportivo Alaves midfielder Mubarak Wakaso and Harrison Afful have been ruled out of the game due to injuries. The Deportivo Alaves combative midfielder sustained a fracture in his …
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