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John Paintsil tips Michael Essien to become a world-class coach with ease

Former Ghana international, John Paintsil, said ex-Black Stars teammate, Michael Essien, will easily become a world-class coach, because of the level his playing career has reached. Danish giants, Nordsjaelland, signed the former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfield sensation last week as a player-coach for this forthcoming season. That will help …

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What Nelson Mandela told Black Stars players in 2010

A sub-story of Ghana’s successful participation in the 2010 World Cup was when the Black Stars paid a visit to the highly-revered Nelson Mandela. The team called on the former South Africa President after their dramatic qualification to the quarter-final which came as a result for a stupendous extra-time strike from Asamoah …

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Asamoah Gyan on the verge of permanent Ghana retirement after axing

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan could finally announce is international retirement after overlooked for a leadership role in the senior national team. The country’s top scorer who was elevated to the position of General Captain ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Gyan, now regarded as a ”common floor member” might just …

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Andre Ayew maintains Black Stars captaincy, Partey, Ofori to assist

The Technical team of the senior national team, the Black Stars, upon a broad consultation, has maintained Andre Ayew as Captain of the side. The Swansea City attacker who led Ghana to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, maintains his position as leader of the team despite changes …

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Crystal Palace vs Kotoko: The era that defined the greatness of the Porcupine Warriors

These days stories of boardroom wranglings and threats of resignations are commonplace when you mention Asante Kotoko. And while that is not alien to a big club like Kotoko, it also speaks volumes of how far back they have fallen. In the past, and by the past we are talking about …

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The legend of Hearts of Oak’s ‘Fearsome Five’

If you started following Ghana football the last two decades or less, you probably might have heard about the imperious 64 Battalions of Hearts of Oak led by the legendary Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio. That team which had the likes of Emmanuel Osei Kuffour, Ishmael Addo, Charles Taylor, Bernard Don …

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Michael Essien Gets Coaching Job

Former Ghana and Chelsea star Michael Essien has been appointed a Player-Coach at Danish top flight club FC Nordsjælland for the 2020/2021 season. In a statement, Nordsjælland said Essien will assist Head Coach Flemming Pedersen and participate in training sessions. Essien who has also spent time at Chelsea as part …

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Asante Kotoko Confirm Champions League Participation

Asante Kotoko SC have confirmed their participation in the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League competition. The confirmation is on the back of a letter sent to the club to confirm their engagement in next season’s CAF inter Club competition. Kotoko’s confirmation was contained in a letter dated September 07, 2020, signed …

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Ghana FA extends Beach Soccer clubs registration deadline to Friday 18th September

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has extended the deadline for beach soccer clubs in Ghana to complete and submit their application/registration with the association.   This would allow clubs ample time to prepare the required documents and details for a smooth transition to the GFA electronic system.   It would …

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