AFCON 2023: Full list of all the 24 qualified teams

Sep132023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

AFCON 2023: Full list of all the 24 qualified teams

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 News

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

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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

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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...

Jun272023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

Man Utd target Rabiot signs new Juve deal

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Manchester United target Adrien Rabiot has signed a one-year contract extension at Juventus. The 28-year-old, was out of contract with Juve at the end of this month, leading to interest from United about a free transfer. But the Frenchman has decided to stay in Italy until the end of next season.

Jun212023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

GFA condemns assault on female referee in Northern Region

Ghana News, Sports News

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) in the Northern Region has condemned Napari Suheru for assaulting a female referee during a Division 1B football match near the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on June 17, 2023. The Northern Regional Football Association Secretary, Abdul Gafaru Abdul Karim described Mr. Suheru as a lovely person who is well-known in the footballing fraternity in the region and so it came as a surprise when news of his actions broke out. Mr. Abdul Karim in an interview on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, indicated that Mr. Suheru is one of the people in the region with the highest number of football clubs and that his assault on the referee was uncalled-for. “He has many clubs in the region. He has a Division Two club, he has a Women’s D...

Jun212023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Asamoah Gyan retires from active football

Ghana News, International, Sports News

Black Stars legend, Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from active football. Gyan, who is 37 years old, made the announcement in a press statement on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. “It is time…that voice has been clear in my ears, and I have succumbed to it, IT IS TIME. IT IS TIME TO HANG THE JERSEY AND BOOTS IN GLORY as I retire officially from active football”. Gyan began his professional career in 2003 with Liberty Professionals in Ghana. He then went on to play for clubs in France, England, Turkey, China, and the United Arab Emirates. He is the all-time leading scorer for the Ghana national team, with 51 goals in 106 appearances. He helped Ghana reach the round of 16 of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. In his statement, Gyan said h...

Jun52023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan star retires from football aged 41

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from football aged 41; Swedish striker scored 511 goals in 866 club games as well as 62 in 122 for his country; Ibrahimovic told fans at AC Milan's San Siro he was saying "goodbye to football, but not to you" Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Sunday he had decided to end his football career aged 41. The striker's AC Milan contract expires at the end of June and he had already announced he would not be renewing it following an injury-plagued season. But the Swedish legend announced on Sunday that "the time has come to say goodbye to football". A clearly emotional Ibrahimovic was serenaded by the Milan fans who held up a large Tifo spelling out 'Godbye' and was then given a guard of honour by his team-mates as he left the pitch. Speaking on...

Jun52023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

GHANA DISPATCH NIGERIA TO WIN WAFU U-20 GIRLS CUP

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Ghana defeated Nigeria 3-1 on penalties to win the first edition of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup in Kumasi. The Black Princesses took a first half lead through captain Stella Nyamekye in the 38th minute as she converted a spot. The Falconets started the game pressing high in search of the opener but failed to convert their chances. Nigeria came close to scoring in the 16th minute but were denied by Afi Amenyaku who pushed the ball over the bar. Comfort Owusu was fouled in the penalty box in the 38th minute and Stella Nyamekye converted to give Ghana the lead. Nigeria kept pressing for the equaliser whilst Ghana pushed to double their lead but the first half ended 1:0 in favour of Ghana. After recess, Nigeria kept mounting pressure with Esther Opeyemi twisting and turning in ...

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