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Losing 2015 AFCON final more painful than missing out on World Cup semis – Jonathan Mensah

Ghana and Columbus Crew centre back, Jonathan Mensah has admitted that failing to win the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Ivory Coast was more painful than losing to Uruguay in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup. Ghana were hoping to end their long wait for an AFCON trophy …

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Asante Kotoko land in fresh ‘trouble’

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have suffered another ‘casualty’ as telecommunications giants, MTN suspends all financial obligations to the club with immediate effect. Football activities in the country have come to a halt following the outbreak of the novel pandemic. The Ghana Premier League side has dominated the news for the wrong reason after the …

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Kurt Okraku has never called me since he won the GFA election – Palmer

Disqualified Ghana FA presidential aspirant Wilfred Osei Kwaku “Palmer” says he is yet to be offered an olive branch by Kurt Okrakusince he became the president of the association. It’s unclear if the two men are at loggerheads but the Tema Youth boss has revealed that he has not been contacted …

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‘Politicians do not play football’ – Majeed Waris fires back at Wakaso

Ghanaian international striker Abdul Majeed Waris has delivered a clap-back to national team mate Wakaso Mubarak following his comments about acts of politicians being inimical to the success of the Black Stars. Wakaso in an interview with local TV station Angel FM claimed partisan politics between National Democratic Congress (NDC) …

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My Move To China Was Motivated By Money – Wakaso

Jiangsu Suning midfielder Mubarak Wakaso says money motivated his move to China. The Ghana International made a switch from Spanish La Liga side Deportivo Alaves to Jiangsu Suning in the January Transfer window. Wakaso’s transfer to China left everyone talking but the 29-year-old former Espanyol and Villarreal star says his …

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John Paintsil loses mom

The mother of former Ghana International John Paintsil, Madam Juliana Adiaba Paintsil has died after a short illness. The sad incident happened at the Nyaho Clinic here in Accra on Tuesday. “Sweet mother it was heartbreaking to see you leaving me yesterday.My heart was broken and it’s still hurt Mum. …

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Mubarak Wakaso Apologises for NDC-NPP comments

Black Stars midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso, has been forced to apologize for comments he made suggesting that partisan politics between the NDC and NPP, is to blame for Ghana’s inability to win an AFCON title since 1982. Speaking to Angel TV in an interview, Mubarak Wakaso who is one of the …

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I made Hearts of Oak attractive – Kim Grant

Former head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Kim Grant has stated emphatically that he made the club attractive during his stint with the rainbow boys. Recounting why players are craving to join the Phobians, the former trainer said he did a great job during his spell at the club. The rainbow …

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I’m qualified for the GFA Technical Director job- Bashiru Hayford

Former Asante Kotoko coach Bashiru Hayford says he is more than qualified to head the Ghana Football Association Technical Directorate. The former Somalia head coach has applied for the position and has been shortlisted among applicants to be interviewed this week. According to him, his vast experience over the years …

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Nii Lante Vanderpuye backs Wakaso’s NPP-NDC politics against Black Stars

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has thrown his support behind Mubarak Wakaso’s assertion that the two biggest political parties in the country, NPP and NDC are the bane of the nation’s 38-year trophy drought. Ghana have endured nothing but disappointment at the continental football showpiece since lifting the …

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