Ghana was paid $7.9m as its share of the 2022 FIFA World Cup prize money instead of the widely publicised $9m, JoySports understands. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) per JoySports sources told its membership it received $7.9m from FIFA after the Black Stars participation in the World Cup in Qatar, and communicated same to the Ministry of Youth and Sports ...
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Fernandes Defends Man U Captaincy Criticism
Bruno Fernandes has admitted the way he captains Manchester United is “not always right” but has defended his leadership of Erik ten Hag’s team amid criticism from former skipper Roy Keane. Keane — United captain between 1997 and 2005 — suggested Fernandes should be stripped of the armband because of his on-field behaviour during the 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester ...
Read More »Mary Earps: England & Man Utd goalkeeper named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2023
England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. Earps won the Golden Glove as England reached the World Cup final in August, which they lost 1-0 to Spain despite Earps saving a second-half penalty. She also helped United finish second in the 2022-23 Women’s Super League (WSL). “I am truly honoured,” the ...
Read More »TotalEnergies, CAF unveil AFCON trophy in Ghana as part of pre-tournament activities
The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in Ghana on Monday, November 27, as part of a tour in some selected countries. The tour being made possible by title sponsors of the competition, TotalEnergies made a stop in Accra and will be moved across other parts of the city. The decision to take the trophy to some selected countries ...
Read More »Bellingham breaks scoring record as Real return top
Jude Bellingham scored his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz. He now has the most goals by any Real Madrid player in their first 15 games. The previous record of 13 was jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo di Stefano and Pruden. England midfielder ...
Read More »Harry Maguire: Ghana MP Isaac Adongo sorry for mocking Man United star
A Ghanaian MP has apologised to Manchester United footballer Harry Maguire after mocking him last year. MP Isaac Adongo was debating the budget when he compared Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia’s economic management to Maguire’s performances on the pitch. Maguire has come in for heavy criticism from some fans but fellow footballers have come to his defence. On Tuesday, Mr Adongo said ...
Read More »We were better than Comoros – Ghana coach Chris Hughton
Ghana coach Chris Hughton laments missed opportunities as the Black Stars suffer a 1-0 defeat to Comoros in Moroni during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Hughton contends that Ghana were the superior side but attributes the loss to their inability to convert chances. The lone goal came in the 43rd minute, a brilliant solo effort by Myziane Maolida. Despite Ghana’s dominance, missed opportunities plagued their performance, with ...
Read More »CAF Champions League: Medeama SC jet off to Egypt ahead of opener against Al Ahly
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club have left Accra ahead of the commencement of their CAF Champions League journey. The Tarkwa-based side will take on Al Ahly in their opening game of this season’s competition on Saturday, November 25. Medeama left Ghana in the early hours of Wednesday ahead of the weekend’s fixture. Here are images from the team’s ...
Read More »Argentina’s World Cup-winning boss Lionel Scaloni says he may resign
Argentina’s World Cup-winning boss Lionel Scaloni says he is considering resigning after five years in the role. Scaloni made the surprise announcement after Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. The 45-year-old also led Argentina to the Copa America in 2021 before their World Cup triumph in Qatar last year. “Argentina needs a ...
Read More »CAFWCL 2023: Ampem Darkoa Ladies face SC Casablanca tonight as more history beckons
More history will be in sight for both Sporting Club Casablanca and Ampem Darkoa Ladies who face each other tonight in the semifinal of the CAF Women’s Champions League. Making their debuts in this year’s edition, the two teams advanced from Group A and B finishing second and first respectively at the end of the group games. A final group ...
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