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I was forced to leave Hearts of Oak – Thomas Abbey

Former Hearts of Oak captain Thomas Abbey has revealed he was forced to leave the club in 2018 despite his desire to stay. Abbey departed the Ghanaian giants after enjoying his best season in the rainbow colours since joining them in 2010. He finished the 2017/28 season as the second-highest top scorer in the Ghana Premier League with 13 goals. ...

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Ghana’s fourth republic presidents and the football clubs they support

Ghana has passed through the hands of five presidents since the inception of the fourth Republic. From Jerry John Rawlings to Akufo-Addo, these presidents despite their packed schedules and demanding jobs still make time to catch some fun. Football is a sport that serves unpredictable fun. Defeats, draws and wins are feelings that every football fan experiences and these leaders ...

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Hearts NCC to meet Joseph Esso for a possible return to the club

1st vice-chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak‘s National Chapters Committee, Joe Salu has disclosed that the supporters union will be meeting free agent Joseph Esso for a possible return to the club. Joseph Esso was among the five players who were released by the Phobians after they opted not to extend their contracts. The 23-year-old played 14 games in the truncated ...

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Current Kotoko structure dysfunctional in the 21st century – Kojo Addae-Mensah

DataBank Group Chief Executive Officer, Kojo Addae-Mensah has thrown his weight behind newly appointed Kotoko CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah but says the young, dynamic administrator may struggle to win international laurels for the Porcupine Warriors because he will be working under a dysfunctional structure. According to Addea- Mensah who has played various roles in the running of Kotoko in the ...

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Exclusive: How GFA plans to resume Ghana Premier League in October

The Ghana Football Association has concluded plans for the resumption of football with the Ghana Premier League set to kick off October 9. Dubbed “Football against COVID”, the plan will see a return of football behind closed doors after almost a six months break. The elaborate and well-thought-out plan which has been sighted by www.ghanaweb.com includes coronavirus testing for “all ...

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Juventus announce Pirlo as new manager

Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as manager to replace the sacked Maurizio Sarri, a week after hiring the former midfielder as Under-23 boss. The Italian giants sacked Sarri after just one season despite winning Serie A following the club’s Champions League last-16 defeat by Lyon on Friday. Pirlo, 41, has signed a two-year deal until June 2022. The former Italy ...

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Kotoko is bigger than NPP, NDC – New CEO

The days when Asante Kotoko struggled to make impact in the CAF Champions League are set to be over with the arrival of Nana Yaw Amponsah. The newly-outdoored Chief Executive Officer has told the club’s fans that they can now dream of seeing the club compete with other big clubs on the continents. Speaking at his unveiling in Kumasi on ...

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GFA to upgrade Tamale Kaladan park and Aliu Mahama stadium annex

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will make an investment of $280,000 into a strategy to improve competitions via the provision of mechanized boreholes at game centres across the country. President Kurt E.S Okraku announced this during a working visit to the Tamale Stadium annex and the Tamale Kaladan Park on Thursday, August 06, 2020. The borehole project will be used ...

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How can Mohammed Salisu fit in at Southampton?

English Premier League side Southampton completed the signing of defender Mohamed Salisu from Real Valladolid for a fee of £10.9m. He penned down a four-year contract that will keep him at St Mary’s Stadium until 2024. He joins a few list of Ghanaians to look out for in the upcoming season. Salisu has been one of the most coveted players ...

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