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Christian Atsu’s son Joshua Atsupie wins u-9 football title

Marie-Claire Rupio, the wife of late Ghanaian player Christian Atsu, uploaded a photo of her son, Joshua Atsupie, holding a trophy on Instagram. Joshua plays for the Gosforth Football Club at the Under-9 level, and his squad won the Pro Motiv8 Tournament’s final. Marie-Claire, who was delighted with her son’s …

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Meet South Sudan’s 18-year-old goalkeeper who has been trending on social media

South Sudan’s 18-year-old goalkeeper, Godwill Yogusuk Simon Sabio has gotten the internet buzzing after helping his country record their first-ever win in a CAF tournament. Godwill Yogusuk Simon Sabio is not in the top trends because of his performance but rather because of his age as some tweeps reckon he …

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Man Utd beat Barca to reach Europa League last 16

Manchester United produced a memorable second-half comeback to reach the Europa League last 16 and knock out Barcelona in the process. Brazilian duo Fred and Antony, who came on as a half-time substitute, both drilled home low first-time shots in front of an ecstatic Stretford End. It was a victory …

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CAF approves Baba Yara stadium to host Ghana-Angola tie

The Confederation of Africa Football(CAF) has approved Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the Black Stars’ game against Angola. The venue will host the first leg of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, March 23, 2023. This will be the second time the venue will host Black Stars …

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Why Christian Atsu’s wife is not in Ghana yet

Abraham Twasam, an uncle of Christian Atsu has disclosed why the wife of the late Ghanaian footbller is not yet in Ghana. Following the death of Christian Atsu, many anticipated the arrival of his wife, Maria Claire Rupio in Ghana to receive visitors and perform the traditional roles of a …

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President George Weah donates $10,000 to Atsu’s family

Liberia President, George Oppong Weah has donated $10,000 to the family of the late former Newcastle United and Chelsea winger, Christian Atsu. The donation was made on behalf of George Weah, the only African footballer to have won the Ballon D’or award by former Black Stars player, Kwame Ayew. Kwame …

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GFA to consider retiring Black Stars jersey No.7 in honour of Christian Atsu

The Ghana Football Association is considering retiring the number 7 jersey at the Black Stars in honour of the late Christian Atsu. Atsu lost his life following the devastating earthquake that hit the city of Hatay in Turkey on February 6, 2023. The lifeless body of Atsu was recovered from …

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2023 Africa Games postponed to 2024

The Organizing Committee of the 2023 Africa Games has announced that the competition has been postponed to 2024. The 13th edition of the Africa Games previously known as the All Africa Games which was scheduled to take place in Ghana August 4-19 2023 will not come off. With no reasons …

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Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan, other ex-Black Stars players visit Christian Atsu’s family

Former Black Stars players Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan, and some other colleagues have visited the family of late Ghanaian winger, Christian Atsu. Muntari and Gyan alongside ex-players like Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Baffour Gyan, and Haminu Dramani were all spotted at the Atsu’s family house in Accra to commiserate with them. Christian Atsu’s body arrived …

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Five footballers whose death broke Ghanaian hearts

The inevitability of death is one construct of life that has been embraced by all. Every human being accepts and recognize that just as he or she was born so he or she will die. Although it is common knowledge that everyone will exit the world, the mystery of not …

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