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Ghana/Nigeria: Country Slams Nigeria ‘Juju’ Claims
Ghana have slammed claims by Nigeria players that black magic ‘juju’ was used by the Black Meteors to deny them a place at the All African Games. The Black Meteors beat the Nigerians 2-0 in Kumasi to qualify for the tournament in Maputo after losing the away leg 3-1 in Benin City.
In the wake of their humiliating defeat in Kumasi, Nigeria captain...
Soccer: Top tight in Senegal, tighter in Nigeria
Even though the CAF Champions League began its group competition at the weekend, there was still plenty of league action across the continent. Nigeria’s league race has the possibility of an enthralling finish as Kano Pillars caught up with the top two while Senegal is also headed towards a resounding finale. In Angola, Kabuscorp remain leaders...
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan advised to put music career on hold
The Wearsider’s off season moments have been full of performances at various social events with his hit track ‘African Girls’, but his mentor is sensing danger ahead.
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan must put his music career on hold to concentrate fully on football, according to former Black Stars marksman Felix Aboagye.
“It’s important...
Gyan receives top Ghana gong
GHANA AND Sunderland footballer Asamoah Gyan was named Ghanaian Sports Personality of the Year at the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) at the Banquet Hall, Accra recently.
The 25-year-old striker edged out Black Star team-mate Richard Kingson and bantamweight boxing world champion Joseph Agbeko.
At last year’s World Cup in South Africa,...
Conflict forces Libya to play in Mali
JOHANNESBURG — An Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Comoros Islands this Sunday has been moved from Tripoli to Malian capital Bamako because of conflict in the North Africa country.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) also confirmed that post-election unrest in Abidjan has led to the Ivory Coast-Benin tie on Saturday being...
Kolo Toure suspended after failed drugs test
The Ivory Coast defender tested positive for a ‘specified substance’, which unconfirmed reports last night suggested was found in a dietary supplement.
In a statement, the club said: ‘Manchester City confirm the FA has informed Kolo Toure an “A-sample” provided by him has tested positive for a specified substance.
‘He has been suspended...
Red bull ‘street-style’ football hits Ghana
Accra, Feb. 28, GNA – The Red Bull international ‘Street-Style’ football contest is hitting Ghana as the global energy drink producers seek to gift players an opportunity to horn their talents.
The competition, which begins next month with qualifying series in Accra, is to unearth talents and help players appreciate the game especially...
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