Tag Archives: CUP

Watch the highlights as 9-man Ghana beat Chile 3-1 on penalties in 2022 Kirin Cup

The Black Stars of Ghana finished the 2022 Kirin Cup as bronze winners after beating Chile on penalties in the third-place game. Ghana ended the game with 9-men as Alidu Seidu and midfielder Mubarak Wakaso were sent off in the second half, giving the Chileans the numerical advantage in the …

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Otto Addo is not fit for the World Cup – Countryman Songo rants after Ghana’s 4-1 loss to Japan

Controversial sports journalist, Patrick Osei Agyemang better known as Countryman Songo has disclosed that coach Otto Addo is not the right man to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup in Qatar. Countryman Songo’s comments come after Ghana was hammered 4-1 by Japan in the Kirin Cup tournament played on Friday, June 10, …

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I hope we are not that foolish – Kofi Bentil charges GFA on World Cup selection

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has urged the Ghana Football Association to shut the door on ‘opportunistic’ players who in his view want to take advantage of Ghana’s qualification to the World Cup. Kofi Bentil has observed that some footballers who ply their trade in Europe and previously rejected Black Stars call-ups are all …

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President Samia receives Fifa World Cup trophy in Dar

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, received the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy at State House Dar es Salaam. The coveted Fifa World Cup trophy has arrived in Tanzania for the much-awaited, two-day tour. The trophy is on a world tour ahead of the World Cup …

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Senegalese referee who officiated Ghana-South Africa decider appointed for 2022 World Cup

Ndiaye Maguette, the Senegalese referee who was at the center of controversies during Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa, has been included in the list of referees to officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Maguette who was later vindicated by FIFA; became topical after awarding Black Stars a …

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Sports Ministry appoints Kenpong Travel and Tours as official travel agent for 2022 World Cup

Leading Travel and Tour firm, Kenpong Travel and Tours Company has been appointed as Ghana’s official travel agent for the 2022 World Cup. The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in a press release on Wednesday May 18, 2022 announced it has granted permission to the Ghanaian-owned company to conduct visa, …

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Nigeria appoint new coach after World Cup playoff defeat to Ghana

The Nigeria Football Federation have appointed Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the senior national team, Super Eagles. The Portuguese was announced as head coach on Sunday, May 15, 2022, and was directed to manage the team with immediate effect after signing agreed terms with the NFF. …

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Confirmed: Hearts of Oak to host Bechem United in FA Cup final

All is set for the 2022 MTN FA Cup finals as Bechem United beat Aduana Stars FC to face off with defending champions Accra Hearts of Oak. The Hunters on Sunday, May 15, 2022, pipped two-time Ghana Premier League champions Aduana Stars 2-0 in the second semi-final clash at the Golden …

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Liverpool win FA Cup after penalty shootout

Kostas Tsimikas was Liverpool’s penalty hero as they won the FA Cup for the eighth time with another shootout win over Chelsea after a goalless 120 minutes at Wembley. Liverpool had the advantage in the shootout after César Azpilicueta hit the post with the second Blues spot-kick before Sadio Mané …

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Ghana set to receive major squad boost ahead of world cup

Ghana’s national team is set to receive a major squad boost ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with youngster Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi reportedly close to announcing the decision to represent the Black Stars. The two players playing for Arsenal and Chelsea have been capped by …

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