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February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Alvarez Scores Twice On Birthday As Man City Beat Burnley

Erling Haaland was upstaged on his return from injury by fellow striker Julian Alvarez as Manchester City strolled to victory against Burnley. Haaland made his first appearance since fracturing his foot in the defeat at Aston Villa on 6 December when

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

AFCON 2023: Six Players Who Could Make Transfer Moves After Starring In Ivory Coast

Clubs across Europe will have been keeping an eye on the top performers at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), where the underdogs have consistently impressed. A host of players have produced scout-pleasing performances at a tournament full of surprises

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Stars Coaching Job Opens Application, Deadline February 2

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) committee, headed by GFA Vice President Mark Addo, tasked with identifying a new head coach for the Black Stars, has officially declared the deadline for interested coaches to submit their applications. This move comes in the

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

Hosts Ivory Coast Oust Holders Senegal In Shootout

Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Yamoussoukro. Franck Kessie, who had scored from the spot four

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Andre Ayew Scores Twice To Snatch Draw For Le Havre Against Lorient

Ghana captain, Andre Ayew, scored twice to snatch a point for Le Havre in a 3-3 draw at Lorient in the French Ligue 1 on his return to club football on Sunday. The second goal was spectacular as the 34-year-old put

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

DR Congo Knock Egypt Out Of AFCON On Penalties

Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produced the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach the quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time. DR Congo

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

GFA Must Apologise To Ghanaians For Shambolic AFCON – Kwasi Nyantakyi

A former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantekyi has said the management of the country’s football association must apologise to Ghanaians for the abysmal performance of the Black Stars at the 2024 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. Nyantakyi said “Ghana deserves

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Klopp To Leave As Liverpool Boss At End Of Season

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed the shock news that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, explaining that he is “running out of energy.” Klopp’s contract was due to run until the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign, but the

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Chelsea Sign Colombia Striker Mayra Ramirez For British Record Fee

Chelsea have signed Levante striker Mayra Ramirez for a British record fee. The Liga F side have announced they will receive 450,000 euros (£384,000) for the Colombia forward, plus up to 50,000 euros (£42,600) in add-ons. Ramirez has scored six times

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

GFA Announces Five-Member Committee To Search For New Black Stars Coach

The Ghana Football Association has announced the roadmap to hire the next Black Stars coach and named a five-member search committee to evaluate and recommend a candidate to the Executive Council for approval. This is after Chris Hughton was relieved of