UEFA has appointed Felix Zwayer, a referee with a controversial past involving match-fixing, to officiate England’s Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands. Zwayer, banned for six months in 2005 after accepting a €300 ($325) bribe to favor German club Wuppertaler SV, has his integrity publicly questioned by England midfielder Jude Bellingham. Bellingham’s comments came after a 2021 Bundesliga match where ...
Former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez recently celebrated his third wedding ceremony with his model wife, Taylor Ward, in Italy. The event took place at the luxurious Villa Balbiani near Lake Como, a venue known for its stunning swimming pool, private pier, and boathouse. This picturesque location provided ample space for friends and family to enjoy the outdoor ceremony and ...
Theophilus Nii Ankamah Densu, a distinguished Ghanaian football scout, has been recognised with a prestigious award in football talent scouting and development by Diversity Stars United. The awards ceremony, held in Manchester last week, celebrated outstanding performance and teamwork from the just-ended season. Organised by Diversity Stars United, a UK-based academy dedicated to nurturing young football talent, the ceremony rewarded ...
Samartex General Manager Confirms Nurudeen Amadu Will Lead CAF Champions League Campaign. General Manager Edmund Ackah has affirmed the club’s unwavering confidence in coach Nurudeen Amadu, who led Samartex to their first-ever Ghana Premier League victory. Samartex clinched the title with 61 points in the recently concluded season, earning the right to represent Ghana in the next season’s CAF Champions ...
Hearts of Oak Close to Signing Goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi from Dreams FC Hearts of Oak are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi from Dreams FC. After a disappointing season marred by a high number of goals conceded, the club is looking to bolster their goalkeeping department. Agbasi delivered an impressive performance for Dreams FC last season, particularly ...
Ivorian midfielder Serge Eric Zeze has completed a move to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca just days after parting ways with Asante Kotoko. The transfer, completed on a free transfer, marks a new chapter in Zeze’s career—his stint in the Ghana Premier League. Despite his impressive qualities, Zeze was among the 18 players offloaded by the Porcupine Warriors. As part ...
Ghanaian striker Ebenezer Assifuah came off the bench to score a crucial late winner, securing Kedah Darul Aman’s first victory of the season in the Malaysian top-flight league. Assifuah, the former FIFA U20 Golden Boot winner, made an immediate impact after replacing Milos Gordic with twenty minutes left in the game against Penang FC. Just seven minutes later, the 30-year-old ...
CAF Executive Committee to discuss key issues in upcoming meeting The Confederation of African Football’s Executive Committee will meet virtually on Friday, June 21, 2024, to deliberate on several significant matters, including the dates for upcoming continental championships. The meeting, chaired by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, will commence at 1400 GMT and will address. Critical issues impacting African football. Among ...
Kobbie Mainoo: Playing for England was my dream Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has expressed his lifelong dream of representing England, despite his proud Ghanaian heritage. Born to Ghanaian parents in Stockport, Mainoo began his international career with England at the U-17 level and has since progressed through the ranks. The 19-year-old’s standout performances for Manchester United, including scoring the ...
London-born Ghanaian forward Kwadwo Duah was on target for Switzerland in a remarkable victory over Hungary in their opening clash of the ongoing Euro 2024. Duah, who was a surprise inclusion by coach Murat Yakin, justified his selection by slotting home his first international goal, setting the tone for the match as Switzerland battled their way to a 3-1 victory ...