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George Boateng ready to be head coach after years of experience

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 07:08
Former Ghana assistant coach George Boateng has expressed his readiness to take on a head coaching role, citing his extensive coaching experience as a strong foundation for the next step in his career.
Categories: Africa

Black Queens: Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan hails impact of Kim Lars Bjorkegren

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 06:57
Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan has praised the impact of new head coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren. The 43-year-old Swedish gaffer replaced Nora Hauptle on a two-year deal. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana FA website, Konlan highlighted the positive changes the team has experienced since the Swedish coach 39;s arrival, partic .
Categories: Africa

We are confident and ready to face Morocco, says Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 06:52
Black Queens goalkeeper, Cynthia Konlan says they are confident and ready to face Morocco later today. Ghana 39;s female senior national team will be hosted by the Atlas Lioness in a friendly clash at the P egrave;re J eacute;go Stadium in Casablanca with kick-off scheduled at 17:00 GMT.
Categories: Africa

Black Queens coach Kim Björkegren anticipates tough test against Morocco

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 06:44
Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Bj ouml;rkegren, has acknowledged the challenge of facing Morocco in an upcoming friendly match. Ghana rsquo;s senior women rsquo;s national team will take on Morocco rsquo;s Atlas Lionesses on Friday in Casablanca as part of their preparations for the 2024 Women rsquo;s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Categories: Africa

Clubs are ready for Ghana Premier League resumption - Bibiani GoldStars CEO Akwasi Adu

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 06:38
Chief Executive Officer of Bibiani Goldstars, Akwasi Adu, has affirmed that all Ghana Premier League clubs are fully prepared for the league 39;s return. The second half of the 2024/25 season was put on hold following the tragic death of Francis Frimpong, who was fatally stabbed at Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre during a Matchday 19 cla .
Categories: Africa

2025 AFCON: “We must be ready to compete” in tough group - Tanzania coach Suleiman

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:08
Tanzania head coach Hemed Suleiman Ali has acknowledged the tough challenge ahead for the Taifa Stars at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, but insists his team must rise to the occasion and fight for a place in the knockout stage.
Categories: Africa

2025 AFCON: “We must believe in ourselves” ahead of tough group - Uganda coach Paul Put

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:07
Uganda head coach Paul Put has called on his players to seize the opportunity and prove themselves at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 after the Cranes were drawn into Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania.
Categories: Africa

We want to play seven matches at AFCON 2025 - Mali coach Tom Saintfiet

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:05
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has set his sights on a deep run at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, insisting that his team rsquo;s ambition is to reach at least the semi-finals.
Categories: Africa

Stipends for Ghana Premier League players under discussion - Kofi Adams

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:01
Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation-designate, has revealed that discussions are ongoing to provide financial support for players in the Ghana Premier League. The low wages faced by players in the topflight have been a persistent issue, leading many to leave for better opportunities abroad.
Categories: Africa

Kofi Adams hints at plans to help transform Ghana Premier League

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 07:49
Kofi Adams, the nominee for Minister of Sports and Recreation, has outlined plans to revitalize the Ghana Premier League. Speaking before the Vetting Committee on Thursday, Adams, who represents the Buem constituency, emphasized the importance of technical development and player retention as key elements in strengthening Ghana rsquo;s dom .
Categories: Africa

La Liga Round of 20 preview: Leganes host Atletico Madrid as Real Madrid clash with Las Palmas

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 05:46
Atletico Madrid rsquo;s ambition to win the 2024-25 La Liga title will take centre stage in Matchday 20, as they face Leganes in a local derby, while rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona will face Las Palmas and Getafe respectively.
Categories: Africa

Serie A Round of 21 preview: Juventus host AC Milan as Empoli travel to Inter

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 05:41
Matchday 21 of the 2024-25 Serie A season offers up two mouth-watering clashes, as Juventus host AC Milan and Napoli visit Atalanta. There is no better place to get your season-long ticket to the best football the world has to offer than .
Categories: Africa

Premier League Round of 22 preview: Brentford host Liverpool as Manchester United clash with Brighton

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 05:35
Liverpool rsquo;s surge toward the Premier League title will continue on Matchday 22 of the 2024-25 season, which will see 10 fixtures played from Saturday 18 to Monday 20 January. There is no better place to get your season-long ticke .
Categories: Africa

CHAN 2024: Six-month postponement welcomed by co-hosts and officials

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 05:31
The decision to postpone the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) has been backed by footballing figures on the continent ndash; despite wider discussions about the competition 39;s viability. The tournament for domestic-based players has been moved from February to August, a decision the Confederation of African Football (Caf) made .
Categories: Africa

Emma Raducanu apologised to Andy Murray to avoid 'bad blood'

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 05:27
Emma Raducanu said she apologised to Andy Murray over her Wimbledon mixed doubles withdrawal last year as she did not want any bad blood between the pair. Murray was due to play alongside Raducanu during his final outing at the All England Club before his fellow Briton pulled out of the mixed doubles because of some stiffness in her r .
Categories: Africa

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Should Liverpool right-back join Real Madrid?

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 08:08
What next for Trent Alexander-Arnold? It 39;s the question that has been asked all season - and now the Liverpool right-back is officially allowed to talk to clubs from abroad, the noise will only get louder.
Categories: Africa

CAF Champions League: High-stakes weekend as Belouizdad seek revenge against Al Ahly

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 07:58
The journey to continental glory continues as Matchday 4 of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage unfolds this weekend with Algerian side CR Belouizdad seeking revenge against title holders Al Ahly.
Categories: Africa

Ghana Cycling Federation celebrates a thrilling 10th National Cycling Road Championship

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 07:53
The Ghana Cycling Federation proudly concluded the 10th Edition of the National Cycling Road Championships on November 30, 2024. This prestigious event, held along the scenic Olebu-Ablekuma-Pokuasi route, showcased the exceptional talent, endurance, and sportsmanship of Ghana rsquo;s finest cyclists.
Categories: Africa

2nd Duku Festival Road Race: A celebration of Para-Cycling Excellence

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 07:48
The Ghana Cycling Federation, in collaboration with key stakeholders, hosted the 2nd Duku Festival Road Race Prelude Para Cycling Event on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Osu Castle Total Filling Station in Accra.
Categories: Africa

Spain's Canary Islands received record 46,843 migrants in 2024: ministry

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 00:00
A record 46,843 migrants reached Spain's Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly deadly Atlantic route, the second consecutive year of unprecedented arrival numbers, official data showed on Thursday.
Categories: Africa

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