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Ex-Ghana striker and 2008 Africa Cup of Nations poster boy Junior Agogo is reported dead at age 40, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The leading football website can confirm that the former Zamalek player passed in London on Thursday morning. Agogo was hospitalized in 2015 after suffering stroke which debilitated him. …

The death toll from a suicide bomb attack at a wedding hall in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul has risen to 80. The death toll stood at 63 on Sunday, a day after the blast, which jumped to 80 by Wednesday. Interior Ministry spokesman Nusrat Rahimi said 17 civilians died from their …

Ghana FA presidential hopeful George Afriyie has denied claims he told delegates not to attend Tuesday’s stakeholders meeting in Accra. Afriyie’s name has popped up as one of the key architects who worked against the largely successful meeting in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. The absence of some key influential figures …

All is set for the final showdown of the 2019 Boxer X challenge which comes off on Sunday, August 25 at Kasoa. Over 30 bikers from all works of life are set to participate in what has been tag the biggest motorcycle challenge in the country. More than 400 riders …

Cristiano Ronaldo admits he could retire from football as soon as next year. The five-time Ballon D’Or winner delivered more consistent output last season in his debut campaign for Serie A champions Juventus, scoring 28 goals in 43 games. And the 34-year-old says he is uncertain when he will call an …

Neighbours Inter Milan and AC Milan both start under new coaches, Fiorentina will be under new ownership while racism will be lurking uncomfortably near the surface in the new Serie A season which starts on Saturday. Here are five things to watch for: Can Conte’s Inter seriously challenge for the …

Twitter and Manchester United representatives will meet within the next few weeks to discuss the racist abuse aimed at Paul Pogba following Monday night’s game with Wolves. Pogba was targeted after failing to score a penalty in the 1-1 draw at Molineux on Monday and was backed by team-mates Harry …

UEFA and Chelsea FC have paid a glorious tribute to club legend Michael Essien. English Premier League giants side remembered the Ghanaian midfielder on their ‘On This Day’ that marks the club’s most historic days. With Essien having signed for Chelsea exactly on this day, 19 August 2005, from French …

Ghana midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, says he is feeling a lot better in the hospital in Negrar. The midfielder was rushed to the hospital Wednesday night and was diagnosed with pulmonary microembolism – a blood clot in the lungs. A statement confirmed the 28-year-old Ghana international is being kept in …

Asante Kotoko have announced the ticket prices for their CAF Champions League first qualifying round second leg against Kano Pillars at the Baba Yara Stadium on 25 August, 2019. The cheapest ticket will be selling at GH?15 while the VIP stand will be selling GH?50. For the centre line, the …