Real Madrid draw blank against Rayo Vallecano as Girona stay top

Nov62023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Real Madrid draw blank against Rayo Vallecano as Girona stay top

Real Madrid missed an opportunity to return to the top of La Liga as they were held to a goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabeu. The result leaves Real second in the table, two points behind leaders Girona who won 4-2 at Osasuna on Saturday. Federico Valverde, Joselu, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr all had chances to score for the hosts. However, the visitors held firm for their first away point in this fixture since 2000.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.12Advertisement Francisco's Vallecano team are now unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions. They frustrated their more esteemed Madrid neighbours but rarely looked capable of scoring, failing to register a shot on target. In contrast, it was a frustrating evening for Carlo Ancel...

Nov12023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Asamoah Gyan ordered to remit his 3 children with GHȼ25K monthly, compensate ex-wife with houses, cars

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Former Ghana international and Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan has been ordered to pay GHȼ25,000 monthly towards the welfare and upkeep of his three children with his ex-wife, Gifty. Gyan is also to compensate his former wife with a house he owns in the United Kingdom, and another four-bedroom house in Ghana, a gas station and a couple of cars. These are among orders made on Tuesday, October 31, by the High Court in Accra which has been hearing the couple’s divorce suit for the past three years. The couple had gone their separate ways over Gyan’s denial of the children’s paternity, however, the court ruled on Tuesday that Gyan is the biological father of Gifty's three children. The GHȼ25,000 for the welfare and upkeep of the three children does not include their educational expe...

Oct312023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Men’s Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi wins eighth award, beating Erling Haaland to trophy

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Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has won the Men's Ballon d'Or for the eighth time. The 36-year-old was recognized at the ceremony in Paris after helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar last year. England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for the world's best player aged under 21. Messi won his record-extending Ballon d'Or award ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.11Advertisement France forward Kylian Mbappe - who became just the second man to score a World Cup final hat-trick in the 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Argentina - finished third. "It's nice to be here once more to enjoy this moment," Messi said. "To be able to win the World Cup and achieve my dream." ...

Oct92023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

West Ham fans clamour for Mohammed Kudus to start more games after impressive performances

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West Ham United fans are increasingly calling for Mohammed Kudus to be handed a starting berth in the team following his impressive start to life in East London. The Ghana international is yet to start a game in the Premier League but has been included in the starting lineup on two occasions, both in cup competitions. Kudus started against TSC Topola in West Ham's opening game in the Europa League and scored twice on the evening at home but has been used from the bench in the Premier League games. Following his recent cameo in the win over Sheffield United, some Hammers fans have called for the 23-year-old to have a starting role in the team. Here are some of the comments on Facebook from West Ham fans who feel the need for the Ghanaian to be given more opportunities: ...

Sep202023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he has “never started his best XI” as his injury-hit side prepares to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

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Ten Hag is without 12 first-team players as United take on the Bundesliga champions in Germany on Wednesday. This includes Raphael Varane, Mason Mount and Harry Maguire, who have not travelled to Munich. "There was always something, but you have to deal with it," said Ten Hag. Man Utd news and fan views in one placeMaguire made a scapegoat, says Bayern's Kane "I think I never started the best starting XI. That is football. You have to deal with it. I love these situations. You have to know what to do and focus on the process." Defender Varane and midfielder Mount both took part in the open section of training at United's Carrington training centre on Tuesday morning to raise hopes they would be able to return from injury for the opening game in Group A, which also includes T...

Sep132023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

AFCON 2023: Full list of all the 24 qualified teams

Africa News, Sports

The full list of the 24 teams to participate in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been confirmed now. This was after the final round of qualifying games were concluded on Tuesday, with Cameroon and Namibia the last teams to book their slots. Cameroon scored three second half goals to win 3-0 against Burundi on Tuesday night and secure their place in the Ivory Coast tournament. Ghana’s Black Stars also confirmed their qualification in the final round of qualifying games by beating the Central African Republic 2-1 to top Group E. Next year’s tournament will not see any teams making their debut, with Gambia making a second consecutive appearance after making their debut in the last edition in Cameroon. Ivory Coast will host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations from January 1...

Aug302023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

King Faisal should withdraw injunction application from court – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Ghana News, Sports

Board member of Accra Hearts of Oak, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamkloe, has called on Division One League side King Faisal to take their injunction against the 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) Elective Congress from court. Last Monday, King Faisal and its lawyer filed the motion in the Accra High Court. They contend that the GFA’s statutes prohibit a legal Congress from convening to elect the GFA President until the new members or representatives of the Executive Committee have been duly elected. As a result, they are asking the court to prevent the GFA from holding the presidential election on September 27 until the necessary elections for delegates from the National League Clubs, Regional Football Associations, and other constituent bodies are completed. The GFA also announced it...

Aug282023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

Mohammed Kudus flew mum and brothers from Accra for West Ham unveiling

Ghana News, International, Sports

The Ghana international had his mother and two brothers fly from Ghana to East London to partake in the ceremony. Kudus has penned a five-year contract to join the Hammers from Dutch side Ajax for an undisclosed fee. He has been one of the sought-after player in Europe after after impressing with 18 goals and seven assists in all competitions last season. Kudus becomes the club’s fourth major summer signing after Edson Álvarez, Dinos Mavropanos and James Ward-Prowse. Manager David Moyes said: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Mohammed to West Ham United,” said the manager. “He’s a terrific young talent, who has already shone at the very highest level for Ajax in the Champions League and made well over 150 senior appearances at the age of 23 – so it was no surprise to...

Aug282023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

West Ham beat Chelsea, Brighton to the signing of Mohammed Kudus

Africa News, Ghana News, International, Sports, World News

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months at the Premier League side. West Ham will pay Ajax €41.5million (£35.6m) plus €3m (£2.5m) in easily attainable add-ons, with the Eredivisie club retaining a 10 per cent sell-on clause if he ever moves on to another club. Kudus will wear the No. 14 shirt at West Ham and will hope that he can repeat his dazzling form with Ajax where he bagged 27 goals in 87 appearances across all competitions. The Ghanaian midfielder said: “I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid." The Premier League is dream of most young players, especially those from Africa and admitted his delight and vowed to continue improving. He added: “I’ve been dreaming of this moment an...

Jun272023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

ABIDJAN TO HOST 45TH CAF GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JULY 13

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has settled on Cote D’Ivoire as the host country for the 45th CAF General Assembly. The Assembly which was originally scheduled for Benin will now take place in Abidjan due to unavailability of venue in Cotonou following a recent visit by CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba. The process of identifying a new venue took into account the statement by President Dr. Patrice Motsepe that ‘’the hosting of CAF competitions and events should be rotated and held in all the 6 CAF Zones without compromising the quality and the world-class infrastructure and facilities in which CAF competitions and events should take place’’. After assessing the hotels, infrastructure and facilities of some of the proposed venues, the CAF Secretariat settled o...

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