African soccer player banned for betting in Italy

African soccer player banned for betting in Italy

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The Federal Tribunal of the (FIGC) Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio has handed a two-month football ban to Nigerian soccer goalkeeper Maduka Okoye after being found guilty of betting. The 25-year-old was at risk of a four-year ban if the more serious charge of sporting fraud had been confirmed with a guilty verdict. Instead, the FIGC Federal Tribunal cleared him of those charges however, imposed a 2-month […]

July 22, 2025

Africa

Ghana’s Black Queens to face host Morocco in 2025 Women’s Cup of Nations duel

Ghana booked a place in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations after eliminating North African opponent Algeria. The Black Queens, who reached the quarterfinals after hammering Tanzania 4-1, will now come face to face with host nation Morocco on Wednesday dawn in Japanese Standard Time. Ghana managed to eliminate a steel-stubborn Algerian side through a penalty shootout triumph while Morocco did light works of Mali by […]

July 20, 2025

Africa

Ivory Coast defeat Ghana to reach final of 2025 WAFU Zone B

Ghana’s male U20 side, the Black Satellites, threw away a vital lead to succumb to a 2-1 loss to the Ivory Coast in a semi-final clash at the 2025 U20 WAFU tournament in Prampram, Accra. The Ivory Coast will now face Nigeria in the final as the Young Eagles also secured victory over Niger in the other semifinal contest. Ghana was the first to score as Benjamin Tsivanyo raced Desmond […]

July 20, 2025

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This former England star has been rushed to ICU after collapsing at home

By Emmanuel Akyereko The former England soccer star was found semi-unconscious at his Dorset home and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Paul Gascoigne, 58, was found lying unconscious in his Dorset bedroom by his driver and personal assistant. According to sources from England, the Italy 90 star is now in a stable condition and has been transferred to an acute medical unit. Gascoigne is expected to remain in hospital […]

July 20, 2025

Black Queens posted a comprehensive win over Tanzania

Africa

2025 AWCON: Ghana dismantles Tanzania to secure qualification to knockout phase

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Ghana's Black Queens emerged from their ruins to post a 4-1 win over Tanzania to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 CAF Women's African Cup of Nations at the Stade Municipal de Berkana in Morocco. This becomes the 9th time the West African powerhouse has secured a place in the knockout phase of the competition which has experienced 16 editions. However, it […]

July 14, 2025

Africa

Tottenham reveals Kudus’ jersey number after joining from West Ham

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed the jersey number for Ghana attacker Mohammed Kudus after signing him from West Ham United. According to an official publication on the Tottenham website, Kudus, who moved to the Premier League from Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam in 2023 summer, will wear the number 20 shirt at the club. Though the North London side did not officially confirm […]

July 10, 2025

Mohammed Kudus has joined Tottenham from West Ham

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BREAKING: Tottenham announces signing of Ghana attacker Kudus

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Ghana attacker Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. Though the North London side did not officially confirm the transfer fee, several media reports from England have confirmed that the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League winners coughed up £55 million to land the Ghanaian. Kudus, who moved to the Premier League from Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam […]

July 10, 2025

Africa

Kotoko rallies from behind to defeat Hearts in 2025 President’s Cup in Ghana

Asante Kotoko staged a strong second-half performance to rally from behind to edge Hearts of Oak 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the 2025 President's Cup on Sunday evening. Hearts, 6-time winners of the trophy, scored first when attacker Hamza Issah profited from a goalkeeping blunder to draw first blood for the Phobians. However, Kotoko returned strong after the interval and equalised as a Peter Amidu cross forced Konadu […]

July 6, 2025

Partey has been charged by the British police for rape

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Ghana midfielder Partey charged for rape by British Police

Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged for five count of rape by the British police, according to several reports. "The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives. "The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (13/06/1992), of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences. Five counts of rape, One […]

July 4, 2025

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