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Asamoah Gyan reacts after Fatawu Issahaku hit his famous celebration as Leicester City beat Charlton

Asante A. Benjamin

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has celebrated youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku after the Leicester City forward hit his famous dance celebration during the game against Charlton Athletic in the English Championship. 

The 21-year-old scored a sensational curler to secure victory for the Foxes at the Valley, and immediately performed Gyan’s iconic 2010 goal celebration dance.

After the match, Issahaku shared the moment on social media, which saw him receive widespread praise and also courting the attention of the ex-Ghana captain. Gyan’s hit song with the late Castro de Destroyer was also used for the social media post.

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Aduana FC secure the signing of Burkinabe forward Daouda Ben Sidibe

Asante A. Benjamin

Aduana FC have completed the signing of Daouda Ben Sidibe, the former Medeama SC striker, as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season. The Burkinabe international arrives with topflight experience, having previously featured for Medeama where he impressed with his work rate and attacking versatility. Sidibe’s addition is seen as a major boost for the Ogya Boys, who are aiming to challenge strongly for honors this season. For the forward, the deal represents a new chapter in his professional career. Aduana believe his…

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GHALCA Top 4: Hearts of Oak humble Kotoko as GoldStars crowned champions

Asante A. Benjamin

Hearts of Oak produced a commanding performance to defeat their sworn rivals Asante Kotoko 2-0 in the final round of the 2025 GHALCA Top 4 competition, but it was Bibiani GoldStars who lifted the trophy on head-to-head advantage.

The Phobians, who have endured mixed results against their arch-rivals in recent years, looked determined from the blast of the whistle at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Their quick, free-flowing football unsettled the Porcupine Warriors and yielded early dividends.

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Ghanaian talent Daniel Adu-Adjei completes permanent move to HNK Rijeka from Bournemouth

Asante A. Benjamin

English-born Ghanaian forward Daniel Adu-Adjei has sealed a permanent transfer from English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth to Croatian outfit HNK Rijeka in a deal worth around 1.2 million Pounds.

The 19-year-old striker, who rose through Bournemouth’s academy system, will travel to Croatia on Monday to undergo his medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term contract.

Adu-Adjei has been tipped as one of Ghana’s most promising young forwards, and the move is seen as a crucial step towards gaining regular first-team experience.

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Thomas Partey likely to be left out of Ghana squad for Chad and Mali games amid rape allegations

Asante A. Benjamin

Midfielder Thomas Partey could be left out of Ghana squad for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers amid rape allegations.

The 32-year-old is currently facing legal issues after being charged with five counts of rape against two women, and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman.

The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022 when he was playing for north London club Arsenal.

He was charged four days after leaving Arsenal when his contract expired at the end of June.

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Top clubs will renew interest in Antoine Semenyo again – Michael Owen

Asante A. Benjamin

Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen beleives top clubs will renew their interest in Antoine Semenyo again.  His remarks come after the Ghana international netted a brace in AFC Bournemouth’s 4-2 defeat in the Premier League opening game against Liverpool at Anfield. Semenyo was strongly linked to several top clubs in the Premier League before signing a long-term contract with the Cheeries this summer. Speaking after the game, the former England international lauded the incredible performance of the 25-year-old, adding that he will be sought after by big…

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Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe unhappy with extended GFA presidential term

Asante A. Benjamin

Hearts of Oak board member Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has expressed strong disapproval of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to extend the presidential term limit from two to three terms.

During the GFA’s 31st Ordinary Congress on Tuesday, delegates voted overwhelmingly to approve the amendment to the association’s statutes. Out of 124 members present, 114 voted in favour, six opposed, and three abstained. The change now allows a GFA president to serve a maximum of 12 years instead of eight.

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Mohammed Kudus misses out on winning UEFA Super Cup with Tottenham after team’s defeat to PSG

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Ghana international Mohammed Kudus and his Tottenham Hotspur teammates suffered a heartbreak on Wednesday night after missing out on lifting the 2025 UEFA Super Cup following a defeat to PSG.

Tottenham, winners of last season’s Europa League, locked horns with the Parisians, winners of last season’s UEFA Champions League, today to battle for the Super Cup.

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