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Advertisement Ghana FA Cup champions Nsoatreman have appointed Yaw Preko as their new coach, replacing Maxwell Konadu. Preko, 49, takes over after Konadu secured a move to South African side Black Leopards, who play in the second tier. Konadu leveraged his extensive managerial experience to guide Nsoatreman to an FA Cup triumph, defeating regional rivals … Read more
Otto Addo, Black Stars coach Advertisement Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston has advised Otto Addo to take a more attacking approach with the Black Stars ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) journey. The Black Stars were drawn in Group F alongside Sudan, who have former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah in their ranks, … Read more
Advertisement The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto’o $200,000 for ethical breaches. Eto’o was accused of match-fixing and violating ethical principles. After a thorough investigation, the CAF Disciplinary Board found insufficient evidence to convict Eto’o and Valentin Nkwain of match manipulation. However, Eto’o was found guilty of breaching Article … Read more
Sudan assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu and Kwesi Appiah Advertisement Former Ghana midfielder, Laryea Kingston believes Kwesi Appiah has an advantage going into the game against the Black Stars in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana were drawn against Sudan, Angola and Niger in Group F of the AFCON draw on Friday. The … Read more
Jude Bellingham cleared to face Switzerland despiote fine Photo credit: Getty Images Advertisement England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been fined €30,000 for a crotch-grabbing gesture made after scoring in last Sunday’s win over Slovakia. UEFA announced on Monday that it was investigating Bellingham for the gesture made following his late equaliser in England’s 2-1 extra-time … Read more
Merih Demiral scored twice as Turkey prevailed over Austria Getty Images Advertisement Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been handed a two-match ban for making an ultra-nationalist salute during his country’s Euro 2024 victory against Austria. Demiral, 26, scored both goals in Turkey’s 2-1 win, securing a spot in the quarter-finals against the Netherlands. However, his … Read more
Advertisement Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez came to Argentina’s rescure yet again as the World champions secured their place in the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Ecuador. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, the match headed straight to penalties. Argentina faced a shaky start when captain Lionel Messi’s chipped … Read more
Emi Martinez saved two penalties in the shootout Advertisement Argentina edged past Ecuador 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw to secure a spot in the Copa America semi-finals. Despite a shaky start with Lionel Messi missing his penalty, Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez emerged as the hero, saving two crucial spot-kicks. Goals from Julian … Read more
Ronaldo and Martinez, Getty Images Advertisement Ex-England manager Sam Allardyce believes Portugal coach Roberto Martinez isn’t brave enough to bench Cristiano Ronaldo despite the forward’s struggles in the ongoing Euro 2024. Ronaldo has faced some criticisms from fans and pundits for not being at his best during the tournament and the former England boss shares … Read more
Advertisement Ahead of France’s crucial Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Portugal, Kylian Mbappé has publicly lauded Cristiano Ronaldo, describing him as “unique” and highlighting their frequent communication. Mbappé’s admiration for Ronaldo is well-known, stemming from their initial meeting at Real Madrid’s training ground in 2012. During a press conference in Hamburg, Mbappé expressed his profound … Read more