Tag Archives: Xavi

Watch how Stephen Appiah, Baffour Gyan, others ‘fell’ to Xavi, Casillas, others in 1999 U-20 World Cup

Ghana’s squad for the 1999 U-20 FIFA World Cup led by Italian gaffer Giuseppe Dossena was tasked to win the championship on African soil (Nigeria) after the 1997 group finished fourth in Malaysia. Ghana had a good start to the competition topping their group and eliminating Costa Rica in the …

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Andre Ayew congratulates Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez on LaLiga title win

Ghana captain Andre Ayew extended his congratulations to former manager Xavi Hernandez following Barcelona’s triumph in securing the 2022/23 LaLiga title. Xavi’s Barcelona claimed the Spanish championship with a 4-2 victory over city rivals Espanyol on Sunday, demonstrating their dominance in the top-flight competition by clinching the title with four …

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‘Papavi Hogbedetor’ laid to rest at Xavi

Mr Charles Kormi Kudjordjie, leader of Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF), a separatist group in the Volta region fighting for independence, has been laid to rest in his hometown at Xavi within the Akatsi South Municipality. The 88-year-old retired teacher, a historian, anthropologist, educationist, author, and a musician, was given …

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Xavi applauds Andre Ayew after Ghana star scores first Al Sadd goal

Al Sadd coach Xavi was left impressed by Ghana star Andre Ayew who scored his first goal for the Qatari top-flight side. The Barcelona legend was captured applauding the Black Stars captain for scoring in a pre-season friendly win on Tuesday afternoon. This is a clear sign that Ayew has …

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Ayew reveals impact of father Abedi and coach Xavi on Al Sadd move

New Al Sadd signing Andre Ayew has opened up on the influence of father Abedi Pele and club boss Xavi Hernandez on his decision to join the Qatari outfit. After leaving English Championship fold Swansea City at the end of last season, the Ghana skipper chose to continue his career …

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