Michael Essien had an illustrious career during 20-years of playing football including spells with Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan. He also played under some of the best managers in the game. Managers such as Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Guus Hiddink and etc but non of them motivated him into coaching but himself. “I just woke up one day and thought, ‘Let me start doing something,'” Essien tells BBC Sport. “I started coaching so I could learn how it is to be a coach. Now I talk to a few of [my former managers]. Just normal talk – nothing tactical.…
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Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi could face a potential FA charge after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow captain’s armband for Saturday’s 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United. The armbands, featuring the branding of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign in support of the LGBTQ+ community, were all given to the 20 Premier League skippers to wear in the last round of fixtures. The Laws of the Game forbid “political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images.” “Initiative slogans/emblems promoting the game of football, respect and integrity,” such as through Rainbow Laces are allowed. The incident has drawn attention, and…
Member of parliament for Hohoe, Mr John Peter Amewu has commissioned an ultra modern Sport Stadium at Hohoe in the Volta Region of Ghana. The magnificent facility, features a football pitch, spectator stands, volleyball court, lawn tennis court, basketball court, and a swimming pool. It is one of the largest sports complexes in the Volta Region and Ghana. The commissioning was graced by former footballers and other dignitaries such as the legendary Maestro Abedi Ayew Pele, Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Mr. Kurt S.E. Okraku, the chiefs and elders of Hohoe, and members of the iconic 2010 Black Stars squad…
Ghana Football Association Communication Director, Henry Asante-Twum has disclosed that the clubs that received the buses already knew that they were not new. Speaking in an interview on Game Plan a sport show on Joy Fm, Mr Twum said that the clubs are aware about the state of the buses with the exception of the condition of the buses. “Clubs were aware the buses were not brand new. I think the problem was with the condition,” he explained. “It is unfortunate that some of the clubs received buses that were not in good condition. It was never the intention of…
Ghana Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey was in a great and exceptional form as he lasted 72 minutes and also provided an assist for Brighton & Hove Albion FC in their 1-1 home draw against Southampton FC in the 2024/25 English Premier League match day 13. Lamptey exhibited why he has been a dependable member in the Seagulls squad. His pace and direct runs was what the Southampton defenders were weary of. He was rated 7.5. He provided his assist in the 29th minute for his club to score the first goal of the match. It was his 2nd assists…
The member of parliament for Kwesimintsim constituency Hon Dr Prince Hamid Armah made history in Kwesimintsim and it’s environs after a massive turnout during his “Big Win Float. The float forms part of series of campaigns aimed to exercise readiness and solicit vote for the member of parliament who has done extremely well for his constituency since becoming an MP. The Big Win Float was held on Sunday November 24, 2024 in Kwesimintsim and nearly 20,000 people joined the Float, walking for 4 hours from Apollo Junction to the Kwesimintsim Lorry Park in a remarkable show of solidarity with the…
Former Manchester United and Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy has been appointed as Leicester City football club new head coach. The agreement was finalize earlier today to replace Steve Cooper who had a torrid time steering the Foxes. The former Manchester United interim coach boosted PSV Eindhoven with a win rate of 68% and Manchester United with win rate of 75%. He becomes the new head coach of Jordan Ayew and Issahaku Abdul Fatawu.
George Boateng has left Coventry City FC following the arrival of Frank Lampard amd his assistants Joe Edwards and Chris Jones. After Lampard’s arrival, Coventry City confirmed that George Boateng has left the club. They even went on to wish Boateng luck for the future. The former City midfielder was with City’s coaching staff for four months after vacating his position in the Ghana National Team, the Black Stars.
At least 30 people were feared dead and several injured after landslides hits Kimono Village in Buluganya Sub-county, in eastern Uganda on Thursday. Authorities are warning the toll could rise as a lot of people have been missing and other seriously injured. “We lost about 30 people,” Bulambuli district commissioner Faheera Mpalanyi told AFP after landslides struck Masugu village, adding that six bodies, including that of a baby, had been recovered so far. “Given the devastation and the size of the area affected and from what the affected families are telling us, several people are missing and probably buried in…
Six men, including three childhood friends and Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias, are on trial in Paris for blackmail. The blackmail was attempted to extort $13.5 million, and holding Pogba at gunpoint. The trial comes amid Pogba’s professional struggles. In 2022, he left Manchester United due to repeated injuries and returned to Juventus, where he remained in and out of treatment. The club this month cancelled his contract following his suspension until March 2025 for doping. Pogba’s brother, Mathias Pogba reportedly collaborated with a gang to blackmail his brother, Paul Pogba for €13m. Former Arsenal and Togolese…