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Retired referee Philip Lomotey passes on during Division Two League playoff final in Ho

A retired referee named Philip Lomotey collapsed and died during the Volta Regional Division Two League final between Inter Allies and Home Stars at the Ho Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 25. According to eyewitness accounts, the departed officer was an instructor at the Ho regional police training school and …

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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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2022 World Cup playoff: Ghana’s squad to face Super Eagles of Nigeria revealed

The much anticipated Ghana squad list for the upcoming playoff game against Nigeria is out and there are a few additions footballghana.com can exclusively confirm. Ghana will play the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday, March 25th at the Baba Yara Stadium after the initial venue Cape Coast Stadium was …

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2022 World Cup playoff: Baba Yara Stadium pitch is fantastic – Nigeria FA

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after inspecting the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi has descried the pitch as fantastic. The venue was approved by the Confederation of African Football to host the first leg of the 2022 World Cup playoff meeting between Ghana and Nigeria. On Friday, NFF Executive Committee …

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World Cup playoff: FIFA rejects Cape Coast Stadium

The world football governing body, FIFA, has rejected the Cape Coast Stadium as the venue for Ghana’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Nigeria on March 25. According to a tweet by the state broadcaster, GTV Sports+, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi is under review to hot the game pending approval …

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Nigeria vs Ghana: FIFA changes officials for World Cup playoff clash, referees maintained

Football’s World governing body, FIFA has made last minute changes to officials for the World Cup playoffs between Ghana and Nigeria later this month. Moroccan referee Rédouane Jiyed has been maintained as the official for the match and will be assisted by compatriots Lahsen Azgaou (as assistant referee 1), Mostafa …

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World Cup playoff: Ghana delays release of squad for Nigeria clash

Ghana’s squad for the World Cup playoff against Nigeria will be delayed due to injuries and the avoidance of late changes to the team. Interim coach Otto Addo has been preparing for the crucial encounter later this month after speaking to a number of players before the announcement of his …

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The ten countries in Africa’s 2022 World Cup playoffs

The 2022 World Cup qualifiers for the Africa zone ended on Tuesday, November 16 with 10 teams progressing to the playoffs next year. The Black Stars are among nine other countries to have qualified for the play-offs with the draw set to be held in December 18, 2021. Cameroon pipped …

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