Tiote Memorial To Be Held In Beijing
A memorial service will be held at Chinese club Beijing Enterprises on Tuesday for former Newcastle United player Cheick Tiote. Tiote, who was 30, collapsed and died during training in China last...
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Kumble Set To Remain India Coach For West Indies Tour
Anil Kumble's term as India coach looks set to be extended until the end of the West Indies tour next month, a top official said on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advertised...
LeBron’s Finals Triple Double History Doesn’t Ease Loss
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James said his emotions were "all over the place" as he tried to deal with losing the NBA Finals despite another Herculean individual effort. He averaged 33.6 points,...
Laryea Kingston Implores Kwesi Appiah To Maintain Current Black Stars Squad
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged Kwesi Appiah to maintain the squad that run riot the Walias of Ethiopia in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports...
Australia Bid For 2023 Women’s World Cup
Australia unveiled a government-backed bid on Tuesday to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, saying it would be an economic boon for the country and inspire a new generation footballers. Prime Minister...
Durant Powers Warriors Over Cavaliers To Claim NBA Title
Kevin Durant scored 39 points and the Golden State Warriors won their fifth NBA title on Monday, ripping Cleveland 129-120 to capture the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons. Golden State...
Coach Appiah Calls For Calm Over Asamoah Gyan’s Arm Band
Ghana’s Black Stars secured an emphatic win over Ethiopia on Sunday June 11, when they clashed at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Ethiopian goal keeper picked the ball five times from his net,...
Migrants In Limbo Power Niger Football Club
As Africa's smuggling capital, a dusty city in central Niger has found its local football team boosted by an unexpected influx of new players: migrants in limbo awaiting passage to Europe. Located on...
Asamoah Gyan Describes Majeed Waris As Ghana’s Best Player In Europe This Season
Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan has described Lorient striker Majeed Waris as Ghana’s best player in Europe this season. Waris hit top form this season and scored 9 goals for his side but his...
Government Reveals Slashed Black Stars Bonuses For World Cup and AFCON Qualifying Matches
Deputy sports minister Pius Hadzide says the reduction is because of the difficulties in the country Government has announced that it has slashed the Black Stars winning bonuses by 50%, revealing...
Gyan Joins Africa’s Great After Hitting 50th Mark Goal For Ghana
Ghana captain Asamoah has written his name in the history books of Africa after scoring his 50th international goal. The 31-year-old netted his 50th goal for the National team after scoring in...
Ten-Man Kotoko Hold Aduana Stars In Dormaa
Kumasi Asante held Aduana Stars to a 0-0 draw at the Dormaa Park on Monday. Coach Steve Polack and his team avoided defeat despite ending the game with nine men. The result means Kotoko are still...
Black Stars Players Receive $5,000 As Bonuses For Ethiopia Win
Players of the Black Stars team will receive $5,000 each as winning bonuses for the victory over Ethiopia, deputy Sports Minister Pius Hadzide has confirmed. The Black Stars began their AFCON 2019...
Aduana Stars 0-0 Kotoko, Pollack Picks Vital Away Point In Dormaa
10-man Asante Kotoko team picked a vital point in Dormaa on Monday in their Ghana week 18 fixture after a pulsating goalless draw game Aduana Stars. The Dormaa giants who have amassed 34 points are...
Australia Skipper Jedinak Out of FIFA Confederations Cup
Australia skipper Mile Jedinak has withdrawn from Tuesday's friendly with Brazil and this month's Confederations Cup with a groin injury, Football Federation Australia said. The Aston Villa...
Pakistan Captain Sarfraz Hopes Cardiff Run Continues In England Semi
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed hopes the team's "high confidence" in Cardiff will stand them in good stead when they return to the Welsh capital to face England in a Champions Trophy semi-final on...
There Was Nothing Wrong With Gyan’s Customised Armband
The coach of the Black Stars, Kwasi Appiah says there was nothing wrong with skipper Asamoah Gyan wearing a personalised captain's armband in their 5-0 win over Ethiopia on Sunday. The Stars...
Jon Benjamin Lauds Gyan
Outgoing British High Commissioner to Ghana Jon Benjamin has applauded Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan for scoring 50 goals for the national team. Gyan scored his 50th goal for Ghana in the 2019...
Richard Ofori Grateful To Ghanaians For Their Support In Heavy Win Over Ethiopia
Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori have expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians for their support in the heavy win over Ethiopia. The Wa All Stars custodian credited the teaming fans for their...
What Ghanaians Make of Asamoah Gyan’s Customised Armband
Lots of controversies have emerged over the past few hours after Black Stars Captain, Asamoah Gyan failed to hand over the captain’s armband to Andre Dede Ayew due to his customised band at the...