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Juventus latest to join race for Atletico star Partey

Italian Serie A title holders Juventus are the latest to join Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to sign Ghana international Thomas Partey from La Liga giants Atletico de Madrid. The 1.82 m midfielder, 26, has been strongly linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium with defender Sokratis …

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FIFA to offer $500k relief package to GFA amid coronavirus pandemic

The Ghana Football Association will receive a $500,000 financial package from FIFA in the coming days plus any entitlement under the FIFA development programme amid the Coronavirus outbreak, the world governing body announced on Friday. The FA, which is one of the member associations to have been badly affected by the outbreak …

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‘I nearly rejected Kwasi Appiah’s call- Samuel Owusu opens up on first Black Stars call up

Ghana winger Samuel Owusu says he ‘nearly rejected’ former coach James Kwesi Appiah’s call because he normally does not pick calls from unknown numbers. The Saudi based player revealed that he had a strange feeling when that particular call came in, so he hurriedly picked up and it was the …

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Hearts of Oak deny signing Sulley Muntari

Accra Hearts of Oak have denied and described as untrue rumours that they have signed former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari. Speaking to ghanaweb.com, a Management member of the club who wishes to remain anonymous for now said Hearts of Oak have not been in touch with the former AC …

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It was clear from 2018 that Andre Ayew would captain Black Stars – Rahim Ayew

Former Ghana international Rahim Ayew has made a stunning revelation about the Black Stars captaincy claiming it was evident from 2018 that his brother Andre Ayew would be handed the armband. Andre Ayew was confirmed as substantive captain few weeks to the start of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. …

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CEO of Ashgold resigns

Mr. Frederick Acheampong – Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Premier League (GPL) side Ashantigold SC, has resigned from his position, effective 30th April, 2020. Mr. Acheampong who took to his social media page cited to announce his decision personal reasons for his action. Dr. Kweku Frimpong owner and bankroller of …

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Thomas Partey: Why Arsenal desperately need ‘underappreciated’ Atletico Madrid star

Liverpool fans will be sick at the sight of Thomas Partey, but they may be about to see a whole lot more of him. The Atletico Madrid midfielder, who recently produced a dominant display against the Reds in the Champions League, could be heading to the Premier League this summer. …

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Kwasi Appiah was right to take captaincy from Gyan and give it to Ayew – Raheem Ayew

Ghanaian midfielder Raheem Ayew says former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah was justified in his decision to strip Asamoah Gyan of the captaincy and hand it to Andre Ayew. Ahead of the 2019 AFCON, Kwasi Appiah stripped Gyan of the Black Stars captaincy and gave it Andre Ayew. The timing …

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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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