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February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Manchester United Backs Plans For Regeneration Near Ground

Manchester United has said plans to regenerate the area around its ground are "tremendously exciting". Trafford Council's 15-year draft masterplan includes proposals to redevelop sites and create 5,000 new homes around Trafford Wharf Road. The Manchester Ship Canal and the Imperial

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Monday’s Gossip: Mbappe, Kane, Alonso, Garner, Glasner, Tuchel

France striker Kylian Mbappe, 25, has agreed a five-year deal with Real Madrid, having told Paris St-Germain he will leave in the summer. (Marca - in Spanish) Mbappe held talks with Manchester City the day before announcing he was leaving Paris St-Germain at the end of the season. (Cadena Ser -

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

Korea FA Recommends Klinsman Sacking

A Korea Football Association (KFA) advisory committee recommended sacking head coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday after their semifinal exit at the Asian Cup and amid criticism of his leadership. The National Team Committee does not make administrative decisions, leaving it up

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

Gov’t To Build 100 New Artificial Pitches In 2024 – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that government will construct one hundred new artificial pitches across the country, before the end of the year. Akufo-Addo disclosed this during the official commissioning of the newly constructed Borteyman Sports Complex. ''Our government

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

AFCON 2023: Ghana Spent $3m – Sports Minister

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has revealed that $3 million was spent for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking on the floor of parliament in Accra on Wednesday, Mr Ussif said the amount was out of

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Fans Urged To Stop Trolling Iwobi After AFCON Loss

The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi. Some football fans have been trolling Iwobi on social media, blaming the 27-year-old player for their country’s 1-2 loss to Ivory Coast

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Cote D’Ivoire Hold Colourful Trophy Parade After Winning AFCON 2023

Ivorians came out in their numbers for celebrations after Cote d'Ivoire clinched their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Emerse Fae led the Elephants to success during the 2023 AFCON as they came from behind to beat Nigeria in the

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Ivory Coast Beat Nigeria To Win 2023 AFCON

The Elephants of La Côte d'Ivoire have won the 34th edition of the coveted African Cup of Nations by beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the finals. Despite Nigeria taking the lead in the 38th minute of the game, Ivory

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Ivory Coast Beat DR Congo To Set Up Final Showdown With Nigeria In AFCON 2023

Sebastien Haller scored the winner as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up a final meeting with Nigeria. The only goal of a cagey contest in Abidjan came in the 65th minute when Haller’s

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

“I Want To Win AFCON And World Cup” – GFA Boss Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has reaffirmed his commitment to leaving a lasting legacy in Ghanaian football. Okraku’s pledge comes amid criticism over the Black Stars’ recent performances, particularly their failure to advance beyond the group stages at the