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Three clubs chase Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu

Ghanaian international and Clermont Foot defender, Alidu Seidu has emerged as a possible transfer target for some clubs in England, Spain and France. Alidu, 23, started the 2022/23 French Ligue 1 season on a splendid note before he joined Ghana’s team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar where …

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It is better to stay in Ghana than travel abroad after retirement – Ex-Black Stars defender Emmanuel Asare

Former Black Stars and Okwawu United player, Emmanuel Asare, has advised footballers living in the country to get sustainable jobs instead of traveling abroad in search of greener pastures after hanging their boots. Emmanuel Asare, who currently resides in Belgium says life abroad is good but the cost of living abroad is …

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Former Man United defender Wes Brown declared bankrupt after divorce

Former Manchester United defender, Wes Brown, has been declared bankrupt a year after divorce. According to the UK newspaper The Mirror, HM Revenue and Customs filed a bankruptcy petition against the 43-year-old on February 27, 2023. The report further indicates that High Court endorsed the petition on April 12 before …

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Ivorian defender Moustapha Sylla dies after collapsing on the field following a heart attack

    Ivory Coast footballer Moustapha Sylla has died at the age of 21  following a heart attack. The defender collapsed during the game between Racing Club Abidjan and SOL FC at the Robert Champroux Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday. Video footage showed the left-back losing his balance and dropping …

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Kotoko sign former Hearts of Oak defender Mohammed Alhassan

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have confirmed the signing of former Hearts of Oak defender, Mohammed Alhassan on a free transfer. Mohammed Alhassan joins Kotoko after Hearts of Oak mutually terminated his contract. The defending league champions announced the signing of the defender on Wednesday, February 9, 2023. The 30-year-old is expected to be …

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Cameroonian defender Koualao Thomas Pele joins Asante Kotoko

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has confirmed the signing of Koualao Dane Djomian Thomas Pele on a free transfer. Thomas Pele has signed a three-year contract with the reigning Ghana Premier League winners after passing his medicals earlier this week. The Porcupine Warriors took to Twitter to announce the signing. “We are …

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Defender Ibrahim Ayew joins FC Bruno’s Magpies

Ghanaian defender Ibrahim Ayew has signed a one-year contract with Gibraltarian club FC Bruno’s Magpies in the ongoing summer transfer window. The 34-year-old is the elder brother of Black Stars captain Andre Ayew and Crystal Palace attacker Jordan Ayew. The veteran defender represented Ghana at the AFCON tournament in Angola …

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Asante Kotoko ban defender Patrick Asmah for misconduct

Asante Kotoko have suspended left-back, Patrick Asmah for the remainder of the season for gross misconduct. The player confirmed his suspension in an interview where he stated that he had received a letter from the club. The defender stated that he would not partake in first-team training for the remainder of …

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Former Black Stars defender Alhaji Abubakari Jawando reported dead

A former Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars’ defender, Alhaji Abubakar Jawando has reported dead. He died in Accra on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the age of 79. According to a source closed to the bereaved family, the former national star has since been buried in accordance with …

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Ghana, Nigeria to battle for Genk defender

The Ghana Football Association and Nigerian Football Federation(NFF) are making moves to lure Genk defender Mujaid Aliu Sadick to play for their respective country. Mujaid was born to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother and therefore is eligible to play for both countries. The 21-year-old was born in Spain …

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