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Saddick Adams opens up on his friendship with David De Gea

Former Asante Kotoko forward Saddick Adams has opened up on his friendship with Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David De Gea Quintana. According to Adams, his friendship with De Gea started in 2007 after Spain defeated Ghana 2-1 at the semi-final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Korea. Their friendship strengthened …

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GH¢11 million debt: We have nothing against Nyantakyi – GFA

Henry Asante Twum, spokesperson for Ghana Football Association (GFA) has downplayed suggestions that the association seeks to destroy the already battered image of Kwesi Nyantakyi with its announcement of an GH¢11million debt. Earlier this month, club officials were told that the struggling association owes various institutions and persons GH¢11m, and …

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Friday Debate: Should Thomas Partey leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season?

Ghana midfielder Thomas Teye Partey is the subject of intense media speculation after an impressive couple of seasons with Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. At 26, Partey is entering into the peak years of his career, with many suggesting his next move could be the defining point of his career. Thomas has been …

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GFA submits proposal to gov’t to ease restrictions

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has tabled a proposal to the government to ease restrictions on its events to enable the resumption of football activities. This was revealed by the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah during the Ministry’s press-briefing on the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday. Football matches are a major revenue source for the …

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Manhyia denies $30m Kotoko Stadium project

The Manhyia Palace has denied securing a 30 million facility to fund the construction of a stadium for Asante Kotoko. Reports in the Ghanaian media in the past couple of days suggested that the Life Patron and Owner of Asante Kotoko, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II had secured funds for the …

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GFA Executive Council approves new refereeing structure

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved a new refereeing structure for the federation. The new structure is to ensure the separation of personnel in the various functions of refereeing in Ghana. It seeks to consolidate the gains achieved so far and to strive for new …

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Comparing Thomas Partey to ‘senior man’ Michael Essien is disrespectful – Stonebwoy

Celebrated dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has said that comparing Thomas Partey to Michael Essien is not only disrespectful to the Chelsea legend but also a misrepresentation of the person that Thomas Partey is. After cutting his teeth at RCD Mallorca and other lowly ranked Spanish teams, Partey has become an established …

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Asante Kotoko owner Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to fund US$ 30m stadium project – Report

Reports in Kumasi say Manhyia Palace has secured a US$ 30 million fund to build a stadium for giants Asante Kotoko. Kwame Aboagye Mensah, Personal Assistant to the Chief of Staff, is quoted by Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM. ”Manhyia has plans to see infrastructural development at Asante Kotoko not only stadium …

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Mane better than Salah in last three seasons – Whelan

Former Leeds United and Middlesbrough forward Noel Whelan thinks Sadio Mane has been better than Mohamed Salah in the last three seasons and he deserves a new Liverpool deal. With his contribution of 16 goals and seven assists after 37 appearances across all competitions for the Reds this season, Mane …

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Beach Soccer clubs not included in any football stimulus package – Ampofo  Ankrah

The Chairman of the Ghana FA Beach Soccer Committee  has debunked reports that beach soccer clubs have been promised a financial package from the GFA.   This follows the earlier disclosure by GFA President Kurt Okraku that FIFA will give every member association financial support dubbed “Emergency Fund” in the …

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