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Sellas Tetteh recovers from illness

FIFA U20 World Cup-winning coach Sellas Tetteh has recovered from an illness that has been troubling him for some time now. At the 2009 African Youth Championship, Tetteh served as Ghana’s head coach. He helped the Ghana under-20 team win the competition for the first time since 1999, qualifying them …

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Prince Tagoe refused bail again despite paying GHc70,000 to court

The Circuit Court in Accra has refused a repeat bail application moved by lawyers of embattled former Ghana International footballer, Prince Tagoe who had been remanded into lawful custody despite paying GHc70K to the court. The former Black Stars and Hearts of Oak striker who was charged for defrauding by …

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Prince Tagoe allegedly remanded in police custody for defrauding Black Stars assistant coach

Former Ghana international, Prince Tagoe, has been reportedly arrested and remanded in police custody for defrauding Black Stars assistant coach, George Boateng to the tune of $40,000. According to a report filed by Accra-based Starr FM, the Accra High Court presided over by His Honour Samuel Bright Acquah has remanded Prince Tagoe into lawful custody until …

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$42m for Argentina, $9m for Ghana: Check out the prize monies for 2022 World Cup

The Albiceleste of Argentina copped a staggering $42 million for winning the 2022 World Cup which was staged in Qatar. Reports from multiple news outlets indicate Lionel Messi’s side earned their country the above-quoted amount of money after beating France to win the trophy on Sunday. Argentina won their second …

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Ghana’s Alexander Djiku banned in France for betting – Report

Black Stars defender, Alexander Djiku has reportedly been banned by the French Football Association for betting on matches. According to a report filed by Ghanasoccernet, Djiku was handed a one-match ban by the Professional Football League (LFP) in France after investigations concluded over widespread betting by players and officials. He …

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CAF officially unveils CHAN Algeria 2022 poster

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Algeria Local Organising Committee has officially unveiled the CHAN Algeria 2022 poster. The Sidi Boumediene mosque gate in Tlemcen is featured on the official poster as one of Algeria’s most recognizable gates. The story presented in the poster explains the history and makeup …

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How Drake predicted Argentina victory but lost US$1m bet

Canadian rap star Drake predicted Argentina’s hard-won victory at the FIFA World Cup finale yesterday, Sunday, December 18, 2022, but still lost his $1 million bet. Drake had bet in the 1×2 market, which meant he was confident Lionel Messi and his side’s victory would come within the 90 minute …

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Nigeria and Benin bid to co-host 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria and Benin have submitted a joint bid to stage the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, so joining Algeria, Morocco and Zambia in having expressed an interest in hosting the finals. Three-time African champions Nigeria are looking to stage for the third time, having co-hosted with Ghana in 2000 …

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It will be fatal if Nigeria misses out on 2026 World Cup – Sunday Oliseh

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has stressed that it is important for Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to him, if the national team fails to qualify for the mundial, it will mean football in the West African country is dead. “Nigeria football will be …

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God will punish me if I advise Afriyie Barnieh to stay at Hearts of Oak – Fatawu Mohammed

Outgoing Hearts of Oak captain Fatawu Mohammed believes God will punish him if he advises Daniel Afriyie Barnieh to renew his contract with the FA Cup champions. Hearts of Oak are currently sweating over Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s contract as the player is yet to renew his contract, with many clubs …

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