French midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for a doping offence. Two years after joining Manchester United for a record-breaking £89 million, Pogba became the most expensive football player in the world. In 2018, he won the World Cup with France. Pogba, who turns 31 in March, tested positive for the prohibited drug testosterone on August 20. On the day, Juventus played Udinese in Serie A and Pogba was an unused substitute. Pogba was suspended by Italy’s national anti-doping authority, and the sports prosecutor there have now given him a four-year penalty. The banned material was discovered…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
The Copper Queens of Zambia narrowly defeated Ghana’s senior women’s national team in the 2024 Olympic Qualifiers. The Black Queens had a difficult task against Zambia; they lost the first leg 1-0 in Accra and drew the second match 3-3 in Ndola. Even though they gave it their all, the squad was eventually unable to advance, as Zambia won 4-3 overall to move on to the next round. Black Queens Head Coach Nora Hauptle has expressed her disappointment at the team’s failure to qualify. She however acknowledged that the Black Queens fought a good fight and they will learn their…
The Black Queens of Ghana, were held to an exciting 3-3 draw in Ndola aiding the Copper Queens of Zambia to advance to the final qualifying round of the 2024 Olympic Games thanks to their narrow victory in the first leg, which they won a few days ago in Accra. Like they did in Accra, the Copper Queens took the lead in the tenth minute through captain Barbara Banda, making the score 2-0 overall. After a solid team build-up, Gifty Assifuah of the Black Queens scored twelve minutes later to tie the score at Ndola. Racheal Kundananji, the most expensive…
The Parliament of Ghana has today, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, passed the Ghanaian Family Values and Proper Human Sexual Rights Bill 2021, also referred to as the anti-LGBTQI Bill. The Bill, which has drawn a lot of attention both domestically and abroad, aims to restrict the recognition and advancement of any rights held by LGBTQI+ people or groups. Promoters and sponsors of the act face sentences ranging from three to five years in prison, while those caught in the act might face a sentence of six months to three years in prison. The majority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, removed a number…
Asamoah Gyan, the former captain of the Black Stars, says he is not concerned about the comments made about him in the wake of his selection to the Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia 2024 campaign team. Ghanaians’ responses to his acceptance to join Bawumia’s campaign team have been divided, with some criticizing him and others showing their support. Gyan, nevertheless, says he is not concerned about the remarks made regarding his New Patriotic Party membership. “They have their own opinions,” said Gyan at the inauguration of the NPP’s Campaign Team for the 2024 general elections, at Alisa Hotel. Asamoah Gyan…
Jordan Ayew’s outstanding performance in February has earned him a nomination for Crystal Palace’s Player of the Month award. For the coveted prize, Adam Wharton, Chris Richards, Jefferson Lerma, Jean-Phillipe Mateta, and Daniel Munoz will compete against the Ghanaian attacker. Ayew had a key role in Crystal Palace’s comeback in February, contributing two goals and two assists to help the Eagles overcome a difficult stretch of play. Ayew has been Crystal Palace’s mainstay as they look to improve their season since his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. In an incredible accomplishment, Ayew celebrated his 200th game for the…
The five-member committee charged with selecting a new head coach for the Black Stars has sent its findings to the Executive Council, according to confirmation from the Ghana Football Association. The Executive Council has received the report and suggestions from the Ghana Black Stars head coach search committee, and they will now take action on Chris Hughton’s replacement. The candidates comprise people who applied for the position as well as those who did not but are considered qualified coaches by the football regulatory body. Kurt Okraku, the association’s president, has reportedly received the committee’s report and suggestions, which will now…
Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle is upbeat and confident about her team’s chances of making a comeback against Zambia in the second leg of the 2024 Paris Olympic Qualifiers Hauptle is optimistic that despite losing 1-0 in the first leg, they can advance to the next round with a solid showing in the next game. In the third round of the Olympic Games qualifications, the Black Queens will play Zambia’s Copper Queens; the second leg is set for Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The Black Queens now have all to play for after a…
Many Ghanaian players who play overseas made appearances for their different teams, particularly in Europe. A breakdown of some Ghanaian players’ performance from the previous weekend is provided below ENGLAND In England, a couple of Ghanaian players played in the Premier League and the Championship Tariq Lamptey played 61 minutes for Brighton and Hove Albion. Lamptey played as a right back and was rated 7.5 in Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Everton. Jordan Ayew was the Man of the match in Crystal Palace’s 3-0 win over Burnley over the weekend. The forward was instrumental in his team’s victory as he scored…
The Copper Queens of Zambia have handed Ghana 0–1 defeat on the road in the first leg of the decisive Olympic qualifying round for 2024. With the Zambians having a tiny early advantage, both sides got off to a scorching start and went at it with the goal of taking the lead. Within eighteen minutes of kickoff, the Copper Queens took the lead thanks to Racheal Kundananji, the most expensive female football player in the world. In an effort to hold onto their lead, the Copper Queens remained mostly within their zone in the second half and we’re very resolute.…