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Brazil expresses interest in hosting 2029 men's Club World Cup
Brazil wants to host the 2029 Club World Cup after their football federation president met with FIFA leaders. Sami Xaud from the Brazilian Football Federation talked with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday about bringing the tournament to Brazil. The current Club World Cup happens in the United States and FIFA might keep it there for 2029. Other countries want the tournament as well. Australia said they would consider bidding for the hosting rights back in June 2023. Morocco plans to team up with Spain and Portugal to host the event one year before they all work together for the World Cup. The meeting between Xaud and Infantino took place at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025 in Miami. Xaud became the new CBF president in...
Abdul Bashiru Hussein - Ghana's Silent Football Talent Ready to Shine
Abdul Bashiru Hussein comes from Asempanaye village where football dreams start on dusty fields. The 18-year-old striker learned the game without boots on sandy pitches around his hometown. Local clubs noticed his talent and Twin City FC signed him first. He left his family behind and worked hard to make the team stronger. Hussein moved to Baseke Holy Stars on a loan deal and became their star player. He scored 10 goals and made 8 assists during 30 matches with the club. The young forward helped Holy Stars reach Ghana's top league for the first time ever. His performances earned him four player awards and caught the attention of national team scouts. Ghana's Under-20 team called him up to join their squad but an injury stopped his...
Former Kotoko coach Najahu Issah set to join Hearts of Oak
Najahu Issah looks ready to join Hearts of Oak as their new goalkeepers coach before the next Ghana Premier League season starts. The experienced trainer worked at Asante Kotoko for five years before leaving the Porcupine Warriors during the middle of last season. People praised him for his hard work and professional attitude during his time there. He helped train many shot-stoppers and became known for his strict training methods. Issah played a major part when Danlad Ibrahim and Frederick Asare developed into top players. Both goalkeepers earned spots on Ghana's national team because of his excellent coaching. The trainer built a strong reputation across the country for improving young talent between the posts. His success with these...
Widow of late Nigerian boxer claims she has not received $3,000 donation from GBA
Maria Adebusola Olanrewaju married the late Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju. She told Sporty FM that the Ghana Boxing Authority promised her family $3,000 after her husband died. The boxing group brought this money during their trip to Nigeria when they returned Gabriel's body. Family members are fighting over who should receive the donation. Maria has not received any of the promised money. Gabriel died after he collapsed during a boxing match against John Mbanugu at Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. Doctors confirmed that cardiac arrest caused his death after they performed an autopsy. The Ghana Boxing Authority helped transport his body back to Nigeria for burial. His family held funeral services there and buried him in his...
Ibrahim Tanko targets Ghana Premier League title with Medeama SC
Ibrahim Tanko leads Medeama SC and wants his team to capture the Ghana Premier League championship next season. The former Ghana player joined the Yellow and Mauve during last season after leaving Accra Lions. His squad finished eighth place with 50 points during the recent campaign. The 47-year-old coach feels disappointed about missing the top four positions. He told Graphic Sports that his team will chase the ultimate prize next time around. Tanko plans to strengthen his squad without making huge changes to the current roster. Players who cannot help the team will leave through transfers or loan deals. The coach wants to add a new center-back and striker during the transfer window. Young talents already at the club will fill other...
Hearts of Oak appoint Didi Dramani as head coach for 2025-26 season
Hearts of Oak picked Mas-Ud Didi Dramani to lead their team during the next football season. The club gave him a two-year deal on Friday June 20. Officials explained why they chose Dramani for this important job. They liked his strong coaching background and years of experience. The former Black Stars assistant coach impressed club leaders with his qualifications. Dramani worked at FC Nordsjælland and the Right to Dream Academy before joining Hearts. He coached Asante Kotoko and helped them win back-to-back Ghana Premier League championships. The experienced coach also guided the Porcupine Warriors to major success during his time there. His work with Kotoko showed he knows what it takes to win trophies. Club officials believe he can...
Jonas Adjetey celebrates historic double with FC Basel in 2024-25 season
Jonas Adjetey feels amazing after helping FC Basel win two major trophies during the 2024/25 season. The 21-year-old defender from Ghana played a huge part when his team captured both the Swiss Super League and domestic cup. Basel had not won the league title for seven long years before this success. These victories mark the first major trophies that Adjetey has ever won during his professional career. The young defender went from making just 11 league appearances last season to becoming a crucial starter this year. Adjetey made 32 league appearances and became one of Basel's most important defenders. He told Flashscore that he worked hard during training with the first team even though he played for the reserve squad. When another...
Tottenham interested in Semenyo but wary of £70m price tag
Tottenham want Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth but will not chase him right away. The Ghana striker really wants to join the London club. Bournemouth asks for around 70 million pounds for their player. Manchester United also backed away because of the huge price tag. The cost scares off many teams who might want Semenyo. The 25-year-old forward has played brilliantly under coach Andoni Iraola. He scored 21 goals across the past two seasons for the Cherries. This campaign brought him 13 goals from 42 matches across all competitions. His strong performances have caught the attention of several Premier League clubs. Semenyo keeps proving himself as a dangerous striker. Tottenham just bought French striker Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich...
Kofi Abanga praises Hearts of Oak's improved performance despite trophyless season
Kofi Abanga used to play attack for Hearts of Oak and thinks his old team had a much better year. The former player said Hearts improved a lot even though they won no trophies during the season. The Rainbow Club finished fourth place during Premier League action and lost during the FA Cup Round of 16. Abanga compared this campaign to last year when Hearts nearly got relegated from the top division. He believes the team moved forward and made real progress. Hearts fought hard to stay alive during the previous season but managed to climb into the top four this time around. Abanga told Peace FM that he felt proud watching his former club perform at higher levels. The ex-player said Hearts did much better when comparing both seasons side...
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