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‘Correct what has gone wrong in the Black Stars’ – Akufo-Addo tells Kurt Okraku

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has shared his thoughts on issues surrounding Ghana’s national team, Black Stars in recent times. He admitted the team is not ‘attractive’ anymore to the die-hard Ghanaians who have supported them wholeheartedly over the years. “Mr. Speaker, let me now turn to football, a sport …

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Hearts of Oak shake up: Board of directors dissolved ahead of AGM

Hearts of Oak has announced the dissolution of its board of directors in a statement released on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The move includes the departure of prominent figures such as Frank Nelson, Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe, Alhaji Akanbi Brimah, and Vincent Odotei Sowah. This decision comes from Board Chairman Togbe …

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Black Stars midfielder Richmond Lamptey loses father

Black Stars midfielder Richmond Lamptey has lost his father Mr Odarkwei Lamptey. Mr Lamptey passed away on Sunday night after a battle with illness, casting a shadow of sadness over the Kotoko family. The devastating news reached Lamptey while he was with his teammates, having just arrived from Kpando. As …

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Kotoko coach cries over unfair officiating after Heart of Lions defeat

Following their 1-0 loss to Heart of Lions in the opening game of the second round of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, assistant coach for Kotoko David Ocloo emphasised the need for fair officiating in post-game comments. Ocloo congratulated Heart of Lions for their determined performance but expressed concerns …

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Europa League: Liverpool face Sparta Prague, Brighton meet Roma

The draw for the last 16 of the Europa League and Europa Conference League has taken place, with several exciting matchups. In the Europa League, Liverpool will face Sparta Prague, Brighton will take on Roma, West Ham will play Freiburg, and Rangers will battle Benfica. Meanwhile, in the Europa Conference …

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Paris 2024: African giants battle for two slots in women’s football

The race for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in women’s football intensifies across Africa this weekend, with two slots available for the continent. These slots provide an opportunity for Africa to have more representatives. Eight of the best women’s football teams in Africa will attempt to outdo each other for …

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Peter Twumasi, Oware-Mensah included in NPP manifesto sub committee for sports

National Sports Authority Director General, Professor Peter Twumasi, has been appointed to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s Youth and Sports Committee for the upcoming 2024 elections. As the Vice President prepares for his campaign, the committee, aimed at shaping the New Patriotic Party’s manifesto, includes key figures in the sports sector. Earlier, …

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Togbe Afede disappointed by Hearts of Oak fans

Hearts of Oak board chairman Togbe Afede XIV has expressed disappointment towards a section of the club’s supporters who organised a protest against the board earlier this week. The fans took to the streets on Monday to express their dissatisfaction with the board’s management of the club, specifically citing concerns …

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Ghana vs. Zambia: Why this game is important for Ghana

The Black Queens of Ghana have experienced a surge in their performances in recent months, already securing qualification to this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). However, they face a challenging task in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers as they come up against Zambia in a two-legged encounter, …

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Baba Rahman speaks after collapsing in cup match

Ghanaian left-back Abdul Baba Rahman says he is responding well to treatment following an emergency injury during a match for PAOK on Wednesday night. The former Chelsea defender collapsed after landing awkwardly during the semi-final clash against Panathinaikos in the Greek Cup. Reports indicated that Rahman lost consciousness after colliding …

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