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Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey says being tagged the next ‘Pele’ placed a lot of pressure on him to succeed as a footballer. The ex-Black Stars forward was named the heir to Brazilian legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento’s throne, following his sparkling display at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup …

Black Stars coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has disclosed his reason for choosing former Hearts of Oak gaffer David Duncan as his assistant. According to the ex-Ghana captain he wanted someone who could challenge him into making the best decisions as coach of the Black Stars, and believes Duncan is the …

Former Black Stars skipper Stephen Appiah says he’s open to the idea of coaching the team in the future when he’s done with acquiring the necessary qualifications and experience. Appiah who is also a former Hearts of Oak player says he would love to gain that coaching experience with his …

Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko goal monger, Eric Bekoe has firmly stated that he wants to retire from professional football but a session of Ghanaians are convincing him not to hang his boots. Speaking to Television CK’s Jeffries Kwabena Sintim-Koree on YouTube, he said, “I want to retire but people are …

The executive Board chairman of Asante Kotoko has appeared before the committee investigating the financial state and dealings of the club under his tenure. The oil magnate, Kwame Kyei, together with other members of his management appeared before the committee headed by Prof. Lydia Nkansah, Dean of the Faculty of …

Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor says Kevin-Prince Boateng can come back to the team but admits there are some issues that need to be solved first. The Besiktas attacker has not played for Ghana since 2014 as he is serving an indefinite suspension imposed on him by the erstwhile Ghana Football …

Ghana legend Mohamed Polo says Balck Stars coach Charles Akonnor must select players who are ready to “die” for each other to achieve success with the team. The 46-year-old replaced his former boss James Kwesi Appiah in early January on a two-year deal. Coach CK Akonnor has been tasked to win the 2021 Africa …

Famous Ghanaian pallbearer Benjamin Aidoo has remarked that he would be honoured to ‘send’ Brazil legend Ronaldinho to his grave. Pallbearers have been lifting the mood at funerals in Ghana and all over the world with their flamboyant coffin-carrying dances. Aidoo, who is the boss of Nana Otafrija Pallbearing and …

In contemporary times, the management of football/sporting clubs has undergone a paradigm shift. Importantly, association football and its organization have drifted focus from the traditional way – just on the pitch 90-minute play- essentially for the fun of it locally, to a more globalized modern football with economic, social, socio-cultural …

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Laryea Kingston believes Kevin-Prince Boateng should be called back into the Black Stars setup if he is doing well in his club. The former Barcelona forward quit the Black Stars after the 2014 World Cup but recently hinted at a return to the senior national …