The head coach of Rwanda’s women’s football team was suspended on Saturday by the national federation for saying Ghanaian rivals were “like men” after her side’s defeat. FERWAFA said “the remarks made by the coach of the national women about the players of the Ghana national women’s team are in violation of the rules and values of football in Rwanda. …
Ghanaian fans have been in full celebration mode after a thrilling 3-2 win over South Korea in Group H of the World Cup. “Metro this way,” they sang together, impersonating a now famous and catchy phrase used by stadium security to direct spectators to the underground rail system. “The last few minutes took maybe 10 years of my life.” “People …
Fulham old boy Denis Odoi is living proof you're never too old to fulfil your dreams. At 34, he's about to make his World Cup debut on Thursday against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, and in the new year will experience Champions League knockout football for the first time. Denis Odoi is experiencing his first World Cup with Ghana amid an extraordinary …
For the first time in the tournament’s history, all five African teams will be led by African coaches. Halla Mohieddeen: Winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time was a massive moment for the country, but it was extra special because the team’s coach, Aliou Cisse, is Senagalese as well. Halla Mohieddeen: But Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, one of …
Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC have bolstered its attack by signing forward Kwame Karikari ahead of the upcoming season. Karikari brings valuable experience to Chennaiyin’s attack, having played 261 games in his 11-year-long professional career with 84 goals and 13 assists to his name. Talking about the club’s third foreign signing this summer, Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani said, …
Venture through any busy market in any corner of the world, and you will likely come across the same large plastic bags. When Ghana failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, Nigeria fans superimposed “Ghana Must Go” bags into images of their starting XI. A place at the World Cup was at stake, but Tuesday’s play-off was about much …