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Aston Villa demanded for compensation before release of Boateng for Ghana job – Henry Asante

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association [GFA], Henry Asante Twum has revealed that Aston Villa were not ready to release George Boateng for the Black Stars job. Ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff games against Nigeria in March, Boateng was named as the assistant coach of the Black Stars together …

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Five Ghanaian players who have been accused of age-cheating

In countries where age documents are difficult to verify, some footballers turn to fabricate their age. Whereas it is true that player falsifies their ages, sometimes people accuse players of age cheating judging on their stature. In African football, specifically Ghana, players are mostly accused of age cheating predominantly based …

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Jojo Wollacott’s best goalkeeper award was for propaganda – Dan Kweku Yeboah

Ace broadcast journalist, Dan Kweku Yeboah has pooh-poohed Jojo Wollacott’s award as the best goalkeeper in the English League Two as a propagandist stunt. Dan Kweku Yeboah who was speaking about the approach used in player call ups to the national team was baffled that Ghana relies on a goalkeeper from …

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GFA has GHC50,000 incentive package for match-fixing informants – Report

The Ghana Football Association is ready to pay GHc 50,000 to anybody with information on how to stop match-fixing in the Premier League, according to Kumasi-based Kessben FM. But the local football governing body is yet to announce this incentive package. This is to help protect the integrity of the Ghanaian …

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Ghana interim coach Otto Addo to lead Black Stars till 2023

Ghana Coach Otto Addo has been granted permission to continue his work with the Black Stars as the head coach till 2023. The Borussia Dortmund development coach confirmed he has been allowed by the German Club to keep his job as head Coach of the Ghana National team. He also works as a chief …

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Black Stars has no leader – Shilla Illiasu

Former Black Stars defender, Shilla Illiasu has attributed the Black Stars’ uninspiring performances to the lack of leadership in the team. The Black Stars have not recorded a win since November 2021 and their exit from the group stage of Afcon 2021 sums up how low standards have fallen for the Senior National Team. Even …

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George Boateng to be Ghana assistant coach at World Cup

George Boateng is on the verge of reaching agreement with Aston Villa to be Ghana assistant coach at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Boateng, 46, is certain to be country’s first choice assistant coach as he nears agreement with the English outfit over his new role with Ghana. The …

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Meet 10-year-old Ghanaian who is the youngest professional footballer in Africa

Wearing an oversized jersey on the green turf, 10-year-old Matilda Assabil caught the attention of many when she made her debut for Ghana’s Women’s league for Starlets Ladies FC. At the age of 10, Matilda Assabil became the youngest female footballer to play in Ghana’s Women’s league for Starlets Ladies …

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Politicians think we are fools’ – Dan Kwaku Yeboah rejects Mahama’s E-levy promise

Ace Sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah has cast doubts on former president’s John Dramani Mahama’s promise to repeal the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) law if elected president in 2024. According to Kwaku Yeboah, the promise by John Mahama is symptomatic of all politicians in opposition. He explained that history has thought …

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Confirmed: Otto Addo to lead Ghana to 2022 World Cup

Ghana coach Otto Addo has confirmed that German-based club, Borussia Dortmund has granted his request to lead the Black Stars at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Otto Addo’s tenure as the interim Black Stars coach ended after accomplishing his task of qualifying the Black Stars for the Mundial. Following his success with the national team, the …

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