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Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has been released from jail after his $1 million bail was paid, following his conviction for rape. Alves, who was sentenced to four years in prison, was temporarily released after the bail payment. Rumors initially suggested that Neymar’s father was behind the bail payment, but he …

Asante Kotoko’s struggles deepened as they suffered their fourth consecutive league defeat, matching their worst-ever record in 14 years. The Porcupine Warriors faced Nations FC in a bid for redemption but succumbed to a 1-0 loss, extending their woes in the Ghana Premier League. The crucial goal came from Asamoah …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Ghana’s contingent for their outstanding performance at the 13th Africa Games, Accra 2023, where the nation achieved its largest medal haul in history. The President commended the team for winning a total of sixty-eight (68) medals – nineteen (19) gold, twenty-nine (29) silver, …

Ghanaian media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, has urged the Ministry of Youth and Sports to invest more in sports other than football, following the impressive performance of Ghana’s junior and lesser-funded teams at the ongoing African Games in Accra. Nana Aba’s call comes in the wake of Ghana’s success in …

Ghana secured a dramatic gold medal victory in the men’s football event at the 2023 African Games, with Jerry Afriyie scoring a stunning 90th-minute winner against Uganda in the final at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Black Satellites started the game strongly and appeared to have taken the lead within …

Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah has secured a historic gold medal in the men’s 200m event at the ongoing African Games. Amoah’s remarkable feat marks Ghana’s first gold in the event since Ohene Karikari’s triumph in 1973. Amoah crossed the finish line with a stellar time of 20.70 seconds, outpacing …

In an international friendly match, Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana, claiming the bragging rights in the highly anticipated encounter. The match, which took place on Friday evening, saw the Super Eagles dominate proceedings against a resilient Black Stars side. The opening stages of the match were characterized by …

Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku has requested to be excused from the Black Stars squad for the upcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. The Fenerbahçe player has opted to stay with his club during the international break and will not join the team in camp in Morocco. In addition to Djiku, …

In the ongoing 2023 African Games boxing events, Abubakar Kamoko, also known as Ambitious Tilapia and son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, famously known as Bukom Banku, has secured a spot in the final. Abubakar achieved this feat by defeating DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu in the Cruiserweight division with a …

The forthcoming closing ceremony of the African Games is set to be an unforgettable event, with Ghanaian music icons Stonebwoy and Wiyaala headlining the performance lineup. Scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, the ceremony will mark the culmination of a remarkable showcase of …