Cote d’Ivoire coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, has called for support his team for their tournament opener against Group A rivals Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan tomorrow. Cote d’Ivoire is riding the crest of a three-game winning streak heading into the tournament. Last weekend they thrashed Sierra Leone 5-1 in a warm-up friendly, while …
Serial Africa Cup of Nations underachievers, South Africa, are under immense pressure to excel at the 2024 tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, says star forward, Percy Tau. The 1996 champions face fellow former title-holders, Tunisia, Mali and Namibia in Group E in Korhogo, the northernmost of five host cities. It is widely considered the most intriguing …
Paris Saint-Germain chairman, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has criticised Lionel Messi for lacking “respect” for the French club following his departure in June 2023. The Argentina captain said in September that he resents that PSG did not honour him after his World Cup heroics. “He’s not a bad guy but I don’t like it,” Al-Khelaifi told RMC …
André Onana is set to miss Cameroun’s first game at the Africa Cup of Nations to make himself available for Manchester United’s Premier League fixture against Tottenham, a source has told ESPN. Onana was given permission by the Camerounian FA to skip a warm-up camp in Saudi Arabia to feature for United against Wigan Athletic …
Tottenham have signed the RB Leipzig forward, Timo Werner, on loan until the end of the season. Spurs have the option to make the deal permanent in the summer. Werner returns to the Premier League having scored 23 goals in 89 appearances for Chelsea between 2020 and 2022. “The manager straight away gave me the …
Jhon Arias and John Kennedy scored in the second half to give Brazilian side, Fluminense, a hard-fought 2-0 win over Egypt’s Al-Ahly in their Club World Cup semifinal at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Monday. Coached by Brazil caretaker manager, Fernando Diniz, the Copa Libertadores champions will face the winners of Manchester City’s … The post Fluminense
Deontay Wilder believes Anthony Joshua does not ‘have the heart’ to fight him, but says a bout with the former heavyweight world champions is closer than it ever has been. The pair are on the same bill in Saudi Arabia on Saturday and could fight each other in 2024 if they both win. “I don’t … The post Joshua don’t have heart to fight me – Wilder appeared first
La Liga surprise package, Girona, beat Alaves to move back to the top of the table. Artem Dovbyk headed in their opener after Yan Couto’s shot was parried by Alaves keeper, Antonio Sivera. Portu doubled their lead with a strike from near the edge of the area following a cross by Couto. Manchester City loanee … The post Girona return to top of La Liga appeared first on Ghanaian
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, says his side cannot blame bad luck for their failure to see out games after they dropped more points from a winning position in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. The defending champions led 2-0 with 15 minutes to go but were pegged back by Jean-Philippe Mateta’s breakaway goal and … The post Guardiola dismisses ‘bad luck’
FIFA announced on Sunday that its revamped Club World Cup, to be held for the first time in 2025, will feature 32 teams and will be played from mid-June to mid-July. The United States will host the 2025 edition of the expanded event, which will be held every four years thereafter. The tournament will have … The post Club World Cup 2025 tournament Expanded to 32-teams appeared first
Holders, Manchester City, will play Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Arsenal face Porto. Danish champions, Copenhagen, who finished above Manchester United in their group, reached the knockout stage for the first time since 2011. The first legs take place on 13-14 or 20-21 February and the second on 5-6 or … The post Champions League last-16 draw:
Tiger Woods believes he can still win the PGA Tour but will only play one event per month in 2024 as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery. The 15-time major champion has had a limited schedule since suffering a leg injury in a car crash in 2021. He carded a final-round 61 alongside his … The post Woods believes he can win PGA Tour appeared first on Ghanaian
Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, admits that his start to life at Old Trafford has been less than ideal, but insists that his class will surface as his “temporary” form subsides. The Cameroon international was a vital part of Inter’s run to the UEFA Champions League final last season and shone previously for Ajax, but … The post I am not happy – Onana appeared first on Ghanaian
For the most part, David Morrell is being praised as the super middleweight division’s next big thing. The superlatives used to describe him all have something in common, dominance. Tomorrow, however, Sena Agbeko will step up to the plate and see what Morrell (9-0, 8 KOs) is all about. All along, the 31-year-old has watched … The post I’m better than David Morrell — Agbeko appeared first on
FIFA chief, Gianni Infantino, on Tuesday called the attack on a Turkish football referee by the president of top-flight club,Ankaragucu, ‘totally unacceptable.’ The Turkish football federation suspended all leagues indefinitely after referee HalilUmutMeler was punched by Ankaragucu president,FarukKoca, after Monday’s 1-1 draw with CaykurRizespor. “There is absolutely no place for violence in football, on or … The post FIFA
Manchester City academy graduate, Micah Hamilton, scored on his senior debut as they stretched their unbeaten run in Europe to 20 games with a 3-2 Champions League victory over Red Star Belgrade in their group stage finale on Wednesday. Oscar Bobb also netted his first goal for the senior side and Kalvin Phillips scored from … The post City top group with 6 wins appeared first on Ghanaian
English teams account for almost a third of a record £702m spent on agents’ fees in international transfers in 2023, says a FIFA report. The figure represents an increase of 43% on the $623m (£493m) spent in 2022 and surpasses the previous record of $655m (£518m) from 2019. English clubs were the biggest spenders this … The post Player agent fees: Clubs spend
Polish side, Legia Warsaw, will have no fans at their next five European away games, UEFA said on Wednesday, following crowd disturbances ahead of their Europa Conference League match at Aston Villa last month. Legia fans were barred entry to the match in Birmingham on Nov. 30 following clashes with police outside the stadium and … The post Legia Warsaw fans banned for 5 European away
Peru boss, Juan Reynoso, has been sacked, becoming the fourth South American national team coach to lose his job since the start of 2026 World Cup qualifying, the Peruvian football federation (FPF) announced on Wednesday. The 53-year-old had been in charge since August 2022 but leaves his post with Peru bottom of the CONMEBOL qualifying … The post Peru national team coach Reynoso sacked appeared
The grid for the UEFA Women’s Nations League has been revealed. The defending World Champions, Spain, will face the Netherlands, while Germany takes on France in a tournament that also grants tickets to Paris 2024. Important women’s football matches are set to take place in February of next year. Spain will strive to defend their … The post UEFA women’s Nations League
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