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Novak Djokovic won his first match under new coach Andre Agassi, while Rafael Nadal took a first step towards his 10th title at the French Open. Defending champion Djokovic, who split with his coaching team last month, beat Spain’s Marcel Granollers 6-3 6-4 6-2. Asked about Agassi, the Serb said: “He has a lot to share with me outside and ...

Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari has lost his father Alhaji Muniru, family sources have confirmed to Starrfmonline.com. Alhaji Muniru died Monday at 62 years. He is expected to be buried on Tuesday in Tafo in accordance with Islamic rites. He coached Kano Pillars, Okwahu United and El-Kanemi Warriors during his active days. Muntari happens to be his first son and one ...

Sweden FA have moved to prevent talented youngster Kingsley Sarfo from playing for Ghana by asking the country’s immigration authorities to hand the midfielder Swedish citizenship, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The move by the Swedish FA (SvFF) comes just four days after Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah handed the highly-talented Sirius attacking midfielder his maiden Black Stars call-up. The midfielder, who ...

Even Daniele De Rossi, one of the hardest men in football, was reduced to tears as AS Roma talisman Francesco Totti brought down the curtain on a remarkable 25 years at his only professional club on Sunday. A capacity crowd stayed behind for more than an hour after the end of the win over Genoa to bid farewell to a ...

President Akufo-Addo has comforted the Black Starlets after losing to their Malian counterparts at the just ended Africa U-17 tournament The President in a tweet posted: “Better luck next time to the Starlets. We are proud of you. Now, unto the world championships. Make Ghana proud.” The defending Champions could have been two goals up before the break after Facinet ...

Hearts of Oak coach Frank Nuttall admitted that the performance of Liberty Professionals ‘surprised’ his team as they failed to record the double over their city rivals. The in-form Premier League giants could not extend their winning run in the league as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a well drilled Liberty side, led by new manager Michael ...

No sooner had Celtic completed their domestic treble by defeating Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final than discussion moved towards what exactly Brendan Rodgers can do next. Celtic are believed to be keen on four players – a centre-back, midfielder, winger and striker – as they plan for the new campaign. Rodgers, who has seen his career rejuvenated in Glasgow, ...

Former CAF Communications Director, Suleiman Habuba, has been honored by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) in recognition of his contribution towards the development of African football, especially the sporting media. He was presented with a Special Award at the 42nd Awards Night Gala of the Ghanaian sporting media on Saturday, 27 May 2017, at the Banquet Hall of ...

Germany’s Angelique Kerber became the first women’s top seed to lose in the opening round of the French Open with defeat by Ekaterina Makarova. Kerber went down 6-2 6-2 in one hour and 22 minutes, leaving her number one status in the balance. Both Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova have the chance to take top spot for the first time ...

The Money Team (TMT), Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. has concluded arrangements for his hospitality tour of two West African countries, Nigeria and Ghana next month. The undefeated champion in the welterweight category in a statement made available through the official marketing company handling the tour, Zzini Media said that the Africa tour which is stipulated to kick off from June ...