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Bibiani Goldstars have officially appointed Frimpong Manso as the new head coach of the club effective immediately, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm The former Black Stars defender is taking over from Michael Osei, who parted company with the club on Wednesday. Goldstars are currently enduring a difficult run in the Ghana Premier League as they are sitting in the relegation zone after ...

Hearts of Oak board member, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, strongly criticised former coach Martin Koopman, branding him as ‘immature, frustrated, and bitter.’ The former Ghana Football Association Chairman was responding to Koopman’s accusations that the board interfered with his coaching decisions and dictated player selections. He refuted Koopman’s claims, stating as reported by Ghanasoccernet, “When they [Koopman and Rene Hiddink] came, ...

Manchester United have banned journalists from four media outlets – Sky, ESPN, Manchester Evening News, and the Mirror – from attending Tuesday’s news conference with manager Erik ten Hag. The club alleges that it has not been provided with the right to reply regarding negative stories circulating around the team. “We are taking action against a number of news organisations,” ...

The Black Queens will make a return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in five years following their aggregate win over Namibia. Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat in the second leg of their fixture against Namibia in Pretoria on Tuesday, December 5, but a 3-1 win in the first meeting was enough for them to ...

Erling Haaland could be charged by the English Football Association for criticising the performance of match officials after reacting to a controversial late decision by referee Simon Hooper during Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Tottenham with a post on X saying, “Wtf.” Dejan Kulusevski’s 90th-minute header secured a point for Spurs, but City were denied a match-winning chance five minutes ...

After the final whistle at the Accra Sports Stadium last Friday, optimism went high among the Black Queens as they chased a return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana had beaten Namibia in the first leg of the final round of qualifiers for the 2024 edition, claiming a 3-1 victory in Accra. The scoreline may seem as comfortable ...

Black Queens coach, Nora Hauptle, warned her team against complacency ahead of their Tuesday’s match against Namibia in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. Despite holding a healthy 3-1 advantage, Hauptle believes that their opponents should not be underestimated. The match will be played in South Africa because Namibia don’t have a FIFA-approved stadium to host international ...

Nemanja Matic has revealed that Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho were frequently late for training during his time at Manchester United. Speaking to YuPlanet, Matic claimed that a small group of players, including Pogba and Sancho, were regularly tardy, whereas at Chelsea, where he previously played under Jose Mourinho, the players were generally more professional and punctual. Matic, who served ...

The Premier League has agreed a new record £6.7bn domestic television deal for Sky and TNT to show up to 270 live games a season. The deal includes the BBC continuing to show highlights on Match of the Day. The top flight said the deal, which covers the four years from the 2025-26 season, is the “largest sports media rights ...

Hearts of Oak Board Member, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, insists they will continue to fight for the best for the club despite recent comments from former coach Martin Koopman and other critics. Koppman alleged he faced several issues with the club’s board including their interference in his player selections for matchday. However, the board in a presser on Monday, December 4, ...