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Wakaso: Ghana prepared for South Africa showdown

Black Stars midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso has stated the team is highly motivated for success in their upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe. A contingent of 24 players, including two foreign-based players, are currently in camp for the March 25 away tie against …

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From Wenchi to Roma; the Felix Gyan story

It has been quite the journey for Felix Ohene Gyan. Many a footballer dreams of a career that ends up in European football and he is no exception. Difference is, his dream has been realized and for those who know him, there is very little surprise in his being snapped …

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KP Boateng makes fresh revelation about Black Stars

Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng feels elated to have opted to represent Ghana at international level. The Monza SC star switched nationality to represent Ghana in 2010 having played for Germany at Youth level. Boateng appeared at his first World Cup with the Black Stars in 2010 and went on to …

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Sarr or Ayew: Who’s better placed for automatic promotion?

Given the nature of football during the pandemic to throw up unexpected scenarios, the closely-contested race for automatic promotion in the Championship has demonstrated that some things just never change. Watford currently sits second behind runaway leaders Norwich City on 66 points after 35 games played, level with a Swansea …

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Asante Kotoko to appoint ex-Black Stars coach Mariano Bareto

Asante Kotoko is set to appoint Mariano Bareto as the club’s new head coach, sources have confirmed to Happy Sports . Management has been in contact with the representatives of the Portuguese manager and talks are far advanced for a deal to be reached. The former Black Stars coach is reported …

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SA millionaire Motsepe elected CAF President

South African businessman Patrice Motsepe has been elected the new President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). He was elected by popular acclamation on Friday, March 12 in Rabat, Morocco as he was the sole candidate for the top job on the African continent. He replaces Dr Ahmad Ahmad, …

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Viral photo: Female footballer breastfeeds baby on pitch

A female footballer has gone viral after she was captured breastfeeding her baby during half time. The lady, dressed in a full yellow jersey, could be seen holding her child while standing as she feeds her baby during the halftime break. Sports journalist Carol Radull launched an online search for …

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Highest Paid Players in the Ghana Premier League

What is the Ghana Premier League? The Ghana Premier League officially established in the year 1956, is the topmost professional football division of the football league system in Ghana. The League was formed after the celebration of the last Gold Coast Club Competition that was held between the years 1953 …

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Ebusua Dwarfs confirm signing of Japanese forward Jindo Morishita

Ebusua Dwarfs have confirmed the signing of Japanese striker Jindo Morishita for the rest of the season. The diminutive forward joins the Cape Coast-based club ahead of the start of the second round after signing the necessary documents. The player’s move was facilitated by Cenpower holding in a bid to …

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Kotoko and ex-coach Maxwell Konadu at war

Asante Kotoko and former head coach, Maxwell Konadu, are dominating the media space due to unpaid salary since his departure in December 2020. Kotoko terminated Konadu’s contract on December 17, 2020, one year into the two-year contract he signed in December 2019 to rejoin the club for a second spell. …

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SoNA 2021: More health workers to be recruited – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo says his government will recruit more health workers in his second term to help improve Ghana’s healthcare delivery services following the devastating impact of COVID-19 across the globe. Delivering his first State of the Nation address in Parliament on Tuesday, 9 March 2021, Nana Akufo-Addo noted that his …

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2021 Under-17 AFCON called-off

Footballghana.com can report that the 2021 Total CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament has been canceled. The youth championship was scheduled to start in the host nation, Morocco from March 13 to 31 according to an earlier confirmation from the continent’s football governing body. With less than a …

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Two Premier League Match venue license revoked; others warned

The Club Licensing Board, acting in its capacity as the first instant body of the Club Licensing process has revoked the Licenses of Berekum Chelsea and Elmina Sharks FC to use the Golden City park and the Ndoum sports stadium respectively. As part of the mid-season spot-check inspection and review, …

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Stop punishing children for speaking vernacular in school

The Dean at the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages of the University of Education Winneba, Professor Charles Owu-Ewie says it is unjust to prohibit children from speaking vernacular in schools. Speaking at a virtual symposium on the role of the mother tongue in improving literacy in Ghana on 3fm 92.7, the …

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Watch highlights of Hearts of Oak big win over WAFA

Accra Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways with a 4-0 win over WAFA in Samuel Boadu’s first game as head coach of the club in this matchday 17 of the Ghana Premier League at the Accra sports stadium. The win gave the Phobians their third win in four games since …

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Reopening for SHS 1 students postponed to 18 March

First-year Senior High School (SHS) students across the country are expected to report to school from Thursday, 18 March to Sunday, 21 March 2021 the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced. First-year SHS students across the country were initially scheduled to report to school on Wednesday, 10 March 2021. However, …

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Performance of Ghanaian players abroad

GHANAsoccernet.com brings to you a comprehensive report on the performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad over the weekend in their respective leagues. Our European football expert Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to you a report on the players below from goal scorers, time duration on the field etc. ENGLAND In the English …

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Ghana‘s Fatawu Issahaku wins Best Player Award at the U-20 AFCON

Ghana’s sensational midfielder Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been chosen as Player of the Tournament after Ghana’s triumphant display at the just-ended U20 AFCON in Mauritania. The sensational player who plays for Steadfast FC was named the player of the tournament after scoring two goals in 6 games for Ghana. Fatawu, …

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