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‘Vinicius Gyan’ – Ghanaians give Real Madrid star new name after penalty miss in EL Classico

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior’s penalty miss in the El Classico on Saturday, July 30, 2023, in the United States aroused memories of Asamoah Gyan’s penalty miss in the 2010 FIFA World Cup among some Ghanaians. A section of Ghanaian on Twitter has nicknamed the 23-year-old Vinicius Gyan following the penalty …

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Arsenal legend charges Nigeria FA to pay bonuses owed Super Falcons after beating Australia

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation to settle salary arrears of players of the senior national women’s team following their win over Australia. Wright in a post on Twitter write, “Pay them!!!!!! @thenff,” after the Super Falcons astonishingly beat tournament co-host 3-2 to go top of …

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BBC apologises after reporter asked Moroccan captain if there are gay players in their team

The BBC has apologized for an “inappropriate” question one of its reporters asked the captain of the Morocco women’s national team. At a media conference ahead of Morocco’s Women’s World Cup opener against Germany, a reporter from the British news organization’s World Service asked Ghizlane Chebbak: “In Morocco, it’s illegal …

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I can return to the Black Queens – Mercy Tagoe hints

Former Black Queens head coach, Mercy Tagoe says she will not rule out a return to handle Ghana’s senior women’s team (Black Queens). Having managed the Queens from 2019 to 2023, Madam Tagoe led the team to victory in the maiden edition of the West Africa Football Union Zone B tournament …

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Yusif Chibsah lists the things he bought with Asante Kotoko signing-on fee

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder, Yussif Chibsah has disclosed that he bought three plots of land in Accra after receiving a bumper signing-on fee from Kotoko. The former Black Stars player revealed that Asante Kotoko gave him GH₵50 million to lure him to sign for the club in 2003 at the …

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Top 8 highest-paid African footballers

Football is by far the most popular sport globally. Like other continents, Africa hasn’t been left behind in producing some of football’s best players. Apart from representing their countries these players, have joined various top clubs where they are not being left out when it comes to hefty paychecks. In …

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PSG accepts €300 million Al Hilal bid for Kylian Mbappe – Reports

French giants Paris Saint-Germain has finally accepted an amount of €300million from Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal for the services of Kylian Mbappe as reported earlier by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Monday, July 24. A report from Sky Sports has indicated that PSG has allowed Al Hilal to …

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Here are the new four-member IMC named to steer Asante Kotoko

Owner and life patron of Asante Kotoko, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on today, Saturday, July 21, announced a four-member Interim Management Committee (IMC) to run the affairs of the club. This follows after the dissolution of the 12-member board of directors led by Dr Kwame Kyei and the management led by Nana …

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Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum reappointed as head coach of Asante Kotoko

Asante Kotoko SC have re-hired former coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum to lead the club for the upcoming season, GHANAsoccernet.com understands. According to Kumasi-based Opemsuo Radio, the Manhyia Palace made the pronouncement of the appointment last night. Dr. Ogum left the club after the 2021-22 season despite guiding the club …

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Kotoko is the only institution disgracing me – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the revered king, and owner of Asante Kotoko, voiced his concern and disappointment with the current state of the club during an important meeting held on Friday at the Manhyia Palace. The meeting, attended by supporters and former players, aimed to address the club’s situation …

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