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FIFA President outlines three major pillars to get African football to top level

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed his plans and ambitions to support and develop football in Africa. Infantino outlined three major pillars that can get football in Africa to the highest peak which are Refereeing, Infrastructure and Competitions to be done in conjunction with CAF and the other stakeholders. With …

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Asamoah Gyan entertains NorthEast United teammates with Bob Marley’s song

Black Stars general captain, Asamoah Gyan has taken his joyful social lifestyle to his new club in India as he was seen in a video composing a remix version of one of Bob Marley’s song. In a video, Baby Jet as affectionately called can be seen doing a remix of …

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Alfred Duncan considering Sassuolo exit

Reports in Italy suggest that Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan is weighing up his options ahead of the January transfer window. The 26-year old has seen limited playing time with Italian Serie A outfit Sassuolo since his return from earlier in the season could look elsewhere for more game time given …

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Ghana is proud of you- Atsu celebrates Essien

Newcastle United star Christian Atsu was on Tuesday full of praise for Ghana international Michael Essien on his birthday. As tributes and praises poured in from current and former footballers for the ex-Chelsea midfielder, Atsu could not help but heap praises on the man regarded as one of the very …

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Dong Bortey, 37, reveals signing for Great Olympics

Former Hearts of Oak star Bernard Dong Bortey has revealed that he has signed for Great Olympics ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season. “Yes, I am [Great] Olympics player and ready to play for them, watch out for New Don Bortey,” the veteran attacker is reported by Footballmadeinghana.com …

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Bad news for Ghana as CAF prunes nominee lists for 2019 African Footballer of the Year awards

Ghana’s Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew and Elizabeth Addo have fallen out of contention for individual honours at the 2019 Caf Awards Gala. As Caf announced a shortlist of players in contention for awards, Black Stars duo Partey and Ayew failed to make the final 10-man shortlist for the African Footballer …

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Why many Ghanaian coaches like oil and toilet

Former Asante Kotoko coach, Isaac Opeele Boateng, has admitted that some coaches in Africa and for that matter, Ghana don’t believe in football tactics. According to the CAF license ‘A’ holder, pastors, soothsayers and Malams take centre stage during football matches. “I coached a team in Ghana here; we rubbed …

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Trust local coaches – Akenteng to Ghanaian clubs

Ghana technical director Francis Oti Akenteng has called on clubs to put more trust in indigenous coaches. There have been complaints over the increasing hire of foreign coaches especially by Premier League outfits. The conversation has recently taken a new turn as the quality of expatriate coaches have come under question …

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Jordan named MoTM as Palace stun Bournemouth

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew was adjudged Man of the Match in Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win against AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Mamadou Sakho was sent off early in the game for the Eaglesafter a challenge on Bournemouth’s Adam Smith, but they held firm defensively against increasing pressure from the Cherries. …

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GFA names five-member Referees Committee

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has named a five-member Referees Committee to be chaired by the winner of the upcoming Executive Council election between Central Region FA Chairman, Robert Duncan and Upper East Region FA Chairman, Salifu Zida. Sports journalist, Michael Oti Adjei has been named the …

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