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Ghanaian striker Mahatma Otoo terminates contract with cash-strapped Turkish side Balikesirspor

Ghanaian striker Mahatma Otoo has canceled his contract with Turkish side Balikesirspor, the player has confirmed. The 27-year-old fell short of the main reasons for his decision but sources say the financial position of the club may have forced him to quit. The former Hearts of Oak captain is believed to have been unpaid wages for several months. “Difficult but ...

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2019 AFCON: Ghanaians react to new Black Stars jersey

There have been lots of comments from Ghanaians on social media following the proposed new jersey for the Black Stars ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Ghana will be participating at its 22nd tournament and will be looking to win their fifth continental trophy when the country takes on the rest of Africa in Egypt in ...

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WAFU Semi-Finals: Ghana faces Nigeria Today

The Black Queens of Ghana will take on the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the semi-finals of the WAFU Women’s Cup which comes off on Thursday 16 May, 2019. The Nigeria women’s team defeated Mali 2-0 in Tuesday’s final Group B encounter to set up the clash with Ghana while Ghana drew with host Cote D’Ivoire in the final group. ...

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AFCON tickets prices slashed after local fans backlash

The African Cup of Nations’ organising committee on Wednesday reduced ticket prices after a backlash from Egyptian football fans last month over exorbitant costs. Tickets for the Egyptian national team’s matches in the summer tournament, which will take place in the country, were initially priced at 200 pounds (about $12, around €10) for the cheapest admission and graduated up to ...

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Bolton Set up Food Bank for Staff Wages

Bolton Wanderers have set up an emergency food bank with donations from local businesses to help out staff who have not been paid. During a turbulent year for the club on and off the field, non-playing employees have not been paid for April. The Trotters, who were relegated to League One this season, became the first club to enter administration ...

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