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GFA Fines Nations FC’s Emmanuel Annor GHS 500 Over “I Belong to Jesus” Goal Celebration

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has fined Nations FC striker Emmanuel Annor GHS 500 for misconduct after he revealed a religious message during a Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko. Annor, who scored in the game, celebrated by removing his jersey to unveil an undershirt bearing the inscription: “I …

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Ghana Misses U20 World Cup Spot After Defeat to Egypt on Penalties

Ghana’s U20 national team, the Black Satellites, have failed to qualify for the U20 World Cup after a heartbreaking 5-4 penalty shootout loss to Egypt in the quarterfinals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on May 12, 2025. The match, played in Egypt, ended 2-2 after regulation time. …

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Inter Milan Beat Barcelona 7–6 on Aggregate to Reach Champions League Final

‎ ‎Inter Milan booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a thrilling 4–3 extra-time victory over Barcelona, sealing a dramatic 7–6 aggregate win in a semifinal clash for the ages. ‎ ‎The Italian side, buoyed by late heroics from Francesco Acerbi and substitute Davide Frattesi, overcame the …

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Antoine Semenyo Nets 9th Premier League Goal Against Manchester United

Black Stars and Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo continued his impressive form by scoring against Manchester United in a Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The Ghanaian international struck in the 23rd minute, giving Bournemouth an early lead and boosting their confidence in the crucial …

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Serie A Matches Postponed Following Death of Pope Francis

Italy’s top football division, Serie A, has postponed four matches scheduled for Easter Monday following the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican confirmed the Pope’s passing early Monday morning at the age of 88 after a prolonged battle with an infection. His death has prompted a wave of mourning across …

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Upper East Region Gets First FIFA-Standard Pitch with $742,000 Support from FIFA

The Upper East Region has received its first-ever FIFA-standard football pitch, made possible through a $742,000 investment from FIFA. The newly commissioned facility also houses the first GFA Elite Football Academy in the region. Unveiled on April 15, 2025, the ceremony featured the presentation of Nissan 4×4 pickups to various …

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“I’ll Never Change My Style of Play for Any Coach” – Mohammed Kudus

Ghanaian football star Mohammed Kudus has boldly declared he will never compromise his unique playing style for any coach or system, reaffirming his identity as one of the Premier League’s most dynamic dribblers. Despite an up-and-down season at West Ham United, the 24-year-old attacker remains unwavering in his commitment to …

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Physically Challenged AUGUSCO High Jumper Ampiah Gilbert to Represent Ghana at 2025 Para Athletics Meeting

St. Augustine’s College student Ampiah Gilbert, a physically challenged high jumper, is set to represent Ghana at the 2025 Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan International Para Athletics Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco. The 17-year-old’s journey to international competition began with a remarkable personal best of 1.60m in 2023, where he outperformed …

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Sports Minister Inaugurates Committee to Probe Death of Nigerian Boxer

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has officially inaugurated a seven-member Committee of Enquiry to investigate the untimely death of Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju. Gabriel collapsed during a boxing match held at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on March 29, 2025. He was later pronounced dead …

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Ghana Climbs One Spot in Latest FIFA Rankings

Ghana has moved up one place in the latest FIFA rankings, marking their first upward shift since July 2024, when they advanced from 64th to 60th position. The Black Stars now hold the 76th spot globally after being ranked 77th since November 2024. This improvement comes on the back of …

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