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On this day 28 August 1960 (Exactly 60 years ago today) history was made when two enduring rivals – Ghana and Nigeria – contested the first-ever FIFA World Cup preliminary match south of the Sahara. The Summary 28 August 1960, Accra Sports Stadium Ghana 4 (Edward Acquah 18, Edward Boateng44, Aggrey-Fynn54, …

On August 28, 2013, Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng wrote his name in the AC Milan history books by becoming the first Rossoneri to net a double on his 100th appearance for the club. He was the toast of the AC Milan fans as he netted two goals on his 100th …

Despite their impressive output for their respective clubs in the just-ended football season, the Ayew brothers could not make the top five of Ghanaians in FIFA 21 ratings. Jordan had a record-breaking season where he overtook Tony Yeboah as the highest-scoring Ghanaian in the history of the English Premier League. …

The football world has celebrated Former Black Stars midfielder, Sulley Ali Muntari, as he turns 37 years old today. Muntari has been a kingpin for the Black Stars, Ghana’s senior national team, playing a key role in Ghana’s maiden World Cup qualification in 2006 and that of 2010 and 2014 editions. He was also …

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has seemingly hinted that he would welcome the arrival of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. On Tuesday evening, it was revealed that the legendary Argentine had formally handed in a transfer request in a bid to force through an exit this summer. Although Barcelona remains keen to keep hold of the 33-year-old, …

Lionel Messi has decided to leave Barcelona after the club’s new boss Ronald Koeman told him directly: “The privileges are over.” That is according to a report in Argentinean outlet Ole and as cited by Diario AS, who says that the Dutchman’s words upset Messi to the point where he …

It has been revealed that former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, George Afriyie was considered for the Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer job, however, he said the position went to Nana Yaw Amponsah because the latter impressed the Board of Directors during his interview. According to the spokesman of the Kotoko board, Kwadwo …

Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has stated Ghana Premier giants, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, are not what they used to be and hence, club supporters must be patient with the new structures put in place to bring the club back to its glory days. The Porcupine Warriors have struggled to …

Chelsea have signed England left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Chilwell is Chelsea’s third addition of the summer after the arrivals of winger Hakim Ziyech, 27, from Ajax and striker Timo Werner, 24, from RB Leipzig. The defender, 23, is a Leicester academy product …

Lionel Messi’s father is reportedly in England discussing terms with Manchester City for the Argentine playmaker.   This comes a day after the six-time Ballon d’Or winner informed the club that he does not want to continue under new coach Ronald Koeman following Barcelona’s embarrassing 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich …