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UCL: ‘The result doesn’t reflect the game’ – Inaki Williams reacts to Athletic Club’s defeat to Arsenal

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Ghana international Inaki Williams was left disappointed on Tuesday night following Athletic Club’s defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League. The Black Stars striker captained the La Liga outfit on the night, and hoped his team would secure victory to begin the Champions League campaign on a positive note. Despite a bright start to the game, Athletic Club could not find the back of the net, with Arsenal scoring through Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard in the second half to earn all three points. Speaking in his post-match interview,…

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Kotoko coach Karim Zito calls for right attitude ahead of Kwara Utd tie

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The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito, has stressed that having the right attitude and mindset is key to his team’s campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup. The experienced tactician led the Porcupine Warriors to claim the MTN FA Cup in the 2024/25 football season. Courtesy of that feat, the Kumasi-based club is representing Ghana in the CAF Confederation Cup this season. In the team’s first test, Asante Kotoko are set to battle Kwara United from Nigeria. Speaking to Akoma FM in an interview ahead of the first…

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Ghanaian clubs set to benefit from record FIFA Club Benefits Programme for World Cup 2026

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Ghanaian clubs are set to be among the beneficiaries of the FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP) as FIFA confirmed a record USD 355 million will be distributed to clubs worldwide for the release of players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the final tournament. For the first time in the programme’s history, clubs releasing players for the World Cup qualifiers will also directly benefit, marking a significant shift in how solidarity funds are shared. Previously, only clubs with players featuring in the final tournament received compensation. This change…

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CAF Vice-President Kurt Okraku praises Motsepe’s commitment to safe football environment

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CAF 2nd Vice-President and GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has commended CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe for his commitment to ensuring safety at football events across the continent. Speaking at the opening of the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative workshop in Accra, Okraku highlighted Motsepe’s pledge to deliver football in secure and welcoming environments for all stakeholders. “Since our President [Patrice Motsepe] took office, one of his foremost promises has been to deliver football in a very, very safe environment for all consumers of our sport,” he said. “It is always…

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Pledge fulfilled: GFA disburses historic GHS 1 Million to each Ghana Premier League Club

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the disbursement of a record GHS 1 million to each of the 18 Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs, fulfilling a landmark commitment under its new broadcast partnership with Adesa Productions Limited. The payment, announced by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku during the unveiling of Adesa as the league’s broadcast rights holder on July 31, 2025, is a key step in strengthening the financial stability of Ghana’s top-flight clubs. “Through this unique partnership with Adesa Productions, each one of our GPL clubs will, before…

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Thomas Partey ‘mentally prepared’ to face Tottenham amid looming court hearing – Villarreal boss Marcelino

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Villarreal manager Marcelino has declared that Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is ‘mentally prepared’ to take on Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, just a day before the player’s scheduled court appearance in London. The former Arsenal star, who denies multiple rape and sexual assault allegations, will return to north London to face his old rivals before attending a plea hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Partey was charged in July with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, linked to alleged incidents between…

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Reginald Collins Amoah named as referee for CAF Confederation Cup clash between Stade Tunisien and ASC Snim

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Reginald Collins Amoah to handle the upcoming Confederation Cup clash between Stade Tunisien and ASC Snim. Amoah joins three other Ghanaians as match officials for the first preliminary round fixture scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Tunisia. In a high-staked clash, Stade Tunisien will play host to ASC Snim De Nouadhibou of Mauritania, with both teams yearning for victory in the first leg tie this weekend. Amoah will be supported by assistant referees Paul Kodzo Atimaka, who steps in…

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Ghanaian referees Selorm Yao Bless and Theophilus Akugree selected for WAFU B U17 Championship

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Ghanaian referees, Selorm Yao Bless and Theophilus Akugree, have been listed for the upcoming 2025 WAFU B U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast this month. The West African Football Union (WAFU) published the list of officials for the tournament, which included eight centre referees and eight assistants. Bless is among the centre referees for the youth tournament, while Akugree make the assistant referees lists. The competition will take place at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, where the region’s top U17 teams will battle for qualification to…

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Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi wins Danish Superliga Young Player of the Month

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Ghana youngster Caleb Yirenkyi has been crowned the Danish Superliga Young Player of the Month following his impressive start to the season with FC Nordsjaelland. The 19-year-old midfielder has quickly established himself as one of the league’s brightest prospects, showcasing maturity beyond his years. Yirenkyi has contributed one goal and two assists in the opening rounds of the campaign, playing a key role in Nordsjaelland’s strong start to the season. His dynamism, vision, and technical ability have earned widespread praise from fans, pundits, and coaches in Denmark. Many see him…

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CAF Champions League: Playing our home games away will not affect us – GoldStars CEO Akwasi Adu

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Chief Executive Officer of Bibiani GoldStars, Akwasi Adu, beleives playing their CAF Champions League home games away will not affect their performance.  The Miners have adopted the Accra Sports Stadium as their home ground ahead of their African campaign since the DUN’s Park does not meet the required standard. The Ghana Premier League will play Algerian side JS Kabylie in the first leg of the preliminary round on Saturday, September 20, with kick-off scheduled at 15:00 GMT. “Playing away from home will not affect our performance in Africa. We have been…

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