Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo expressed his desire to represent England in the upcoming European Championships in Germany following his surprise inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s senior squad for friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium. The 18-year-old initially joined the Under-21s setup but received an unexpected promotion to the senior side on Tuesday. Mainoo has featured […] The post Kobbie
Spokesman for the Ayew brothers, Fiifi Tackie, alleges that André Ayew and Jordan Ayew face unfair criticism from sections of the Ghanaian sports media regarding their dedication to the senior national football team, the Black Stars. In a Facebook post, Tackie pointed out that the siblings remain committed to playing for the national side, attending […] The post Ayew
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has revealed that the club is in competition with Liverpool to secure Xabi Alonso as their next manager. The former player of both clubs is currently on the verge of guiding Bayer Leverkusen to their first German Bundesliga title. Hoeness stated, “Clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, Leverkusen, and FC […] The post Bayern Munich
Civilians caught up in Sudan’s civil war have given graphic accounts to the BBC of rape, ethnic violence and street executions. Our journalists have managed to make it to the front line of the fighting close to the capital, Khartoum. Top UN officials have said the conflict has plunged the country into “one of the […] The post Famine looms in
The Gambia has taken steps towards lifting a ban on female circumcision, a move that could make it the first country in the world to reverse legal protections against the practice for millions of women and girls. Politicians in the West African nation’s parliament voted 42 to four on Monday to advance the controversial bill, […] The post The Gambia votes
Mohammed Kudus is set to miss Ghana’s friendly games against Nigeria and Uganda in Morocco after complaining of shoulder issues, 3Sports understands. The midfielder was included in Otto Addo’s squad for the March international break but had to pull out. 3Sports can confirm that Kudus’ number 20 jersey has been handed to another player for […] The post Mohammed
Desmond Ofei is one match away from leading Ghana to their first African Games gold in men’s football in 13 years. His Black Satellites side face Uganda in the final on Friday but the 36-year-old’s journey to coaching has been swift, but more importantly a learning curve. Hailing from Mampong-Akuapim, Desmond Ofei harboured aspirations akin […] The post Controlling
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former player Finidi George as the interim boss ahead of the upcoming international friendlies against the Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali in March. Following the departure of Jose Peseiro, who led the team to a second-place finish in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), […] The post Nigeria appoint new coach ahead of
The Ghana Premier League clash between Medeama SC and Aduana FC on Wednesday was brought to an abrupt halt due to heavy rainfall. The encounter, which marked a crucial week 18 fixture, saw both teams locked in a tense battle during the first half, with neither managing to gain a decisive edge. The relentless downpour, […] The post Heavy rainfall halts Medeama
The International Advertising Association (IAA) recently held the 45th edition of its World Congress from March 6-8, 2024 in Penang, Malaysia. The 45th IAA World Congress brought together a diverse and impressive group of delegates and garnered 1036 delegates registrations from 35 countries. This prestigious group of delegates included industry titans, thought leaders and innovators […] The post Advertising
India will prosecute 35 Somali pirates arrested during an operation to free a hijacked vessel off Somalia on Saturday, a navy official said. The men are due to arrive in India on Saturday where they will be handed over to law enforcement. India was previously only concentrating on freeing hijacked vessels and abandoning the disarmed […] The post India to prosecute Somali
Black Satellites coach Desmond Ofei has recognised the formidable challenge posed by their upcoming semifinal opponents, Senegal, as they prepare for a crucial showdown in the 2023 African Games. With their focus now set on the pivotal match scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8 pm in the Accra Sports Stadium, the Ghana U-20 […] The post African
Black Satellites will aim to replicate the success of the Black Princesses when they face Senegal in the semi-final of the African Games men’s football on Tuesday night. The match will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium, with victory securing a spot in the final. The Black Princesses, Ghana’s U-20 women’s team, defeated Senegal […] The post African
“Port-au-Prince is in panic mode,” a friend in the Haitian capital texted me. Residents of Petionville, a wealthier area of of the city, are shaken after their most violent day so far in the country’s spiralling security crisis. More than a dozen bullet-ridden bodies lay in the street – the victims of the latest gang […] The post Haiti
Illegal profits from forced labour worldwide have risen to the “obscene” amount of $236 billion per year, the U.N. labour agency reported Tuesday, with sexual exploitation to blame for three-fourths of the take from a business that deprives migrants of money they can send home, swipes jobs from legal workers, and allows the criminals behind […] The post Criminals
13 Black Stars players have touched down in camp in Marrakech, Morocco and began training ahead of their matches against Nigeria and Uganda. Under the leadership of coach Otto Addo, who is making his debut since returning as head coach, the Black Stars are aiming to showcase their prowess on the field after a challenging […] The post 13 Black Stars players
Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defence to operate in Niger – days after holding high-level talks with US diplomatic and military officials this week. “The government of Niger, taking into account the aspirations and interests of […] The post Niger
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has named two former players, John Paintsil and Fatawu Dauda, alongside Joseph Laumann as assistant coaches. This follows the appointment of Addo who is set to return after managing the team on an interim basis in 2022. Joseph Laumann, holding a UEFA pro-license and boasting a rich playing career across […] The post Otto Addo appoints
Joseph Paintsil has clarified his absence from Ghana’s squad for international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda this month. The LA Galaxy forward, conspicuously missing from the squad announcement on Saturday, attributed his exclusion to immigration issues. His omission from the squad had sparked curiosity, particularly given his previous criticism of Otto Addo’s decision to leave […] The post Paintsil
The European Union on Sunday announced an $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighbouring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit Sunday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and leaders of Belgium, […] The post EU announces $8 billion
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