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Mali have successfully defended their CAF U-17 Trophy after recording a 1-0 win over Ghana in the final game on Sunday at the Stade de Libreville. Mamadou Samake scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after Ghana defender John Otu had brought down Mali attacker Facinet Doss Soumah in the penalty. Mali looked the better side ...

Wayne Rooney wants to leave Manchester United so he can get more first-team football, in the view of Bryan Robson. After making what could be his last United appearance as a late substitute in the Europa League final on Wednesday, Rooney revealed he has “lots of offers from England and abroad” and is close to reaching a decision on his ...

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has been tasked to lead the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. Speaking at the presentation of colours to the Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (Recce) of the Ghana Armed Forces in Accra yesterday, President Akufo-Addo stated, “As government intensifies its efforts to curb the illegal mining phenomenon, otherwise referred to as ‘galamsey,’ that is ...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a man in demand and the Swede’s agent will soon discuss the forward’s future with Manchester United as his contract nears an end. Mino Raiola claims the 35-year-old, who has been sidelined with a knee injury since last month, is wanted by “many clubs”, although the prolific striker would only consider a move within Europe. Ibrahimovic defied the doubters to score ...

With a Champions League campaign to come next season, Manchester United will target quality over quantity in its summer transfer dealings. That’s according to a BBC report that claims manager Jose Mourinho will make “three or four” summer signings including a world-class striker, as he attempts to make United a viable challenger for the Premier League title once again. Here’s ...

Former CAF president Issa Hayatou was on Wednesday appointed by Cameroonian President Paul Biya to chair the board of Cameroon’s National Football Academy (Anafoot). Anafoot, is a public agency dedicated to promoting professional football in Cameroon. The presidential decree read on national radio did not however give any precision on the agency’s mission. The current coach of Cameroon’s national women’s ...

Sir Stanley Matthews remains one of England’s most famous footballers and was known as the Wizard of Dribble. But he was also arguably the first global icon, paving the way for superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. And it all began in Ghana, writes Scott Anthony. Football is the closest thing the planet has to a global popular ...

Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United won its third trophy of the season in the Europa League final on Wednesday night, a victory that also booked the team’s place in next season’s Champions League. Here, Newsweek covers the key topics that the Portuguese manager discussed after the game, including the Manchester bombing, qualifying for the Champions League, Wayne Rooney’s future and summer ...

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Jose Mourinho had just been repeatedly tossed into the air by members of his backroom staff when the jubilant Manchester United manager beckoned his son, Jose Jr., onto the field. They danced in each other’s arms before falling to the ground, where they shared a long, warm embrace. Mourinho never could have thought that winning the Europa ...

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is the type of manager that top players will want to play for, says club icon Steven Gerrard. Klopp secured a return to the Champions League in his first full season at the helm at Anfield and is keen to bolster his squad for their additional duties. While the chance to compete at European football’s top ...