Fiorentina midfielder Alfred Duncan has announced his retirement from international football following his absence from Ghana’s latest squad for the upcoming games against Madagascar, the Central African Republic, Japan and Tunisia/Chile. In a statement released on Saturday, the 29-year-old cited “humiliation and discrimination” among the reasons for his decision, which …
Read More »Afena-Gyan becomes first Ghanaian to win the maiden edition of the Conference League
Black Stars striker Felix Afena-Gyan became the first Ghanaian to win the maiden edition of the Conference League. Felix Afena-Gyan was involved in AS Roma’s journey to the final in the new competition created by UEFA. Jose Mourinho led AS Roma beat Dutch side Feyenoord 1-0 to win their first …
Read More »I wouldn’t hesitate to marry a Ghanaian if he is the man of my dreams – Anne Sophie Avé
After celebrated French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie Avé announced that her 4-year stay in the country will come to an end in August 2022, she has disclosed that she wouldn’t mind staying in Ghana should she find the man of her dreams. “Why would I not marry a Ghanaian. …
Read More »Mahama’s son, Asiedu Nketia’s nephew: Four Ghanaian footballers who are related to politicians
Politics and football are like siblings because they both need each other to survive, especially in our part of the world where politicians use the success of national football teams to score political power. Ghanaians like any other Africans are well aware of how politicians use football, particularly the Black …
Read More »Why Georginio Wijnaldum dropped his Ghanaian name
In 2013, when Georginio Wijnaldum busted onto the scenes in Dutch football, showing glimpses of a potential global star, many went digging into his background. The background check led to the unearthing of the Boateng attached to his name. Hence, Ghanaians were keen on seeing the 22-year-old in the Black Stars …
Read More »Ghanaian jailed 9 years by US court over US$36m scam, to repay US$2.9m
Three months on from when he was convicted for money laundering, a US-based Ghanaian, Fred Asante, has been jailed 9 years by a court in the Southern District of New York in the United States. Initially arrested on February 17, 2021, as a member of a criminal money laundering syndicate …
Read More »VIDEO: How a Ghanaian player was sacked by Italian club for engaging in juju
A Ghanaian player’s obsession with black magic (juju) cost him a career at an Italian club, former Sports Minister, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has alleged. According to him, the said player developed a habit of leaving the dressing room for game late. His unusual and strange pre-match ritual raised suspicions …
Read More »Ghanaian football stars whose achievements did not match their talents
After blasting onto the scenes in their teenage years, some Ghanaian players were seen as potential national asserts who would grow to give the country new football stars. There were touted as players who would grow to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world and compete …
Read More »Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad: Kudus wins title as Schlupp, Gyasi score
GHANAsoccernet.com brings to you a comprehensive report on the Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad. Our reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom monitors and reports on how the players performed in their respective leagues every weekend. Players to have scored Jeffrey Schlupp scored late in the game to secure a point for Crystal Palace …
Read More »Spanish couple name son after Ghanaian striker Samuel Obeng
Ghanaian striker Samuel Obeng plies his trade for lower league Spanish side Real Oviedo and has been honoured by some ardent fans of the club. The Ghanaian has had a baby named after him by a Spanish couple who are in awe of him and are also supporters of Real …
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