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January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

AFCON 2023: Akufo-Addo Extends Best Wishes To Black Stars In Vibrant Farewell Dinner In Kumasi

President Akufo-Addo extended his best wishes to the Black Stars during a farewell dinner ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire. The event, held in Kumasi, saw the presence of notable figures such as Youth and Sports Minister

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Cholera Misinformation Fuels Deadly Violence In Mozambique

At least three community leaders in Mozambique have been killed and around 50 houses set on fire following a wave of misinformation about a cholera outbreak, the authorites have said. Officials said most of the attacks have been led by the

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

‘Some Players Can’t Handle Man U Pressure’ – Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag has suggested some players can’t handle the pressure of representing Manchester United but insists signing for the club is still “the best challenge” for any footballer. Ten Hag has sanctioned Donny van Beek’s loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Arsenal Ghana Fans Base Rallies Support For Ian Wright

The leadership of Ghana’s Arsenal fans have shared in the disappointment of club legend Ian Wright. The Gunners recent FA Cup third round exit by Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium coupled with their back-to-back defeats to West Ham and Fulham have

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

AFCON 2023: Mohammed Kudus Joins Ghana Squad With West Ham Physio

Black Stars have received a significant boost ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the arrival of attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus at the team’s camp in Kumasi on Tuesday afternoon. However, Kudus arrived accompanied by a physiotherapist assigned by

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

Asamoah Gyan, Others Sign Up For The CAF Ambassadors Program

Former Ghana international, Asamoah Gyan, as well as other football legends including El Hadji Diouf, Ahmed Hassan and Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha are the first names to be signed up in the newly-established CAF Ambassadors program. Football Legends, community role models and

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

Thierry Henry Says He Had Depression Throughout His Playing Career

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry says he "must have been in depression" during his playing career. The 46-year-old scored a club record 228 goals in 377 games for the Gunners and won the World Cup in 1998 and Euro 2000 with

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

All You Need To Know About The CAF Africa Cup Of Nations 2023

The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF’s) highly anticipated African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to kick off on January 13 in the Ivory Coast, where the continent’s biggest stars are expected to shine after an impressive showing for their

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

Africa Cup Of Nations: A Look At How Prize Money Has Evolved Over The Years

When Kalidou Koulibaly lifted the coveted Africa Cup of Nations trophy in 2022, there was euphoria in Senegal. After failing in 2019, the Teranga Lions had finally done it, besting the Pharaohs of Egypt on penalties and in turn, left Cameroon

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

Mario Zagallo: Brazil’s Four-Time World Cup Winner Dies Aged 92

Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as a player and coach, has died aged 92. Zagallo was a winger in the Brazil team who won back-to-back World Cups in 1958 and 1962, starting in both finals. He