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Ghanaian footballer, Raphael Dwamena, has tragically passed away after collapsing during an Albanian Superliga game between FK Egnatia and KF Partizani. According to NewsGhnan on Saturday, the 28-year-old collapsed in the 23rd minute of the game and was transported to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Dwamena had been playing with an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator […]
In a heated competition that captivated spectators and fans alike, the Kaduna-based polo club Kangimi secured a historic victory at the 103rd Georgia Cup, a prominent event within the annual Kaduna International Polo Tournament. The thrilling match, which saw Kangimi go head-to-head against the formidable El-Amin, ended in a resounding triumph for the Kaduna team, […]
FIFA has announced that Saudi Arabia has emerged as the sole “expression of interest” to host the prestigious 2034 World Cup. The Kingdom’s bold move positions it as the likely host nation for the event, subject to meeting all technical requirements and final approval. The decision comes just as the footballing world eagerly anticipates the […]
In a historic night in Paris, France, football legend Lionel Messi added yet another jewel to his glittering career, claiming his eighth Ballon d’Or. This achievement shatters the previous record held by the 2022 World Cup victor and cements his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time. The award ceremony on Monday […]
In a thrilling football match held on Monday, the Nigerian national team, popularly known as the Super Eagles, celebrated a triumphant return to the world of friendly matches by defeating Mozambique 3-2. This much-needed victory marked their first win in a friendly game in half a decade, putting an end to a five-year-long struggle to […]
France-born Tunisia international Hannibal Mejbri scored his first goal for Manchester United at the weekend, four years after joining the club. But while the second-half substitute celebrated, his strike did not lift the gloom at Old Trafford as United slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Brighton. His exuberant celebration drew some criticism given struggling United’s […]
In a candid and impassioned statement, Francis Ngannou, the reigning MMA champion, has fired back at those who doubt his abilities ahead of his highly anticipated showdown against boxing heavyweight Tyson Fury. Speaking with fervor and determination, Ngannou reflected on his journey and resolutely stated his commitment to proving his critics wrong. In a recent […]
In a dramatic turn of events, Ange Postecoglou, the newly appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager, faced his first taste of defeat as his team fell to Fulham in a gripping League Cup second-round encounter that ended in a nail-biting penalty shootout. The match, which took place on Tuesday, saw Fulham emerge victorious with a 5-3 penalty […]
In the aftermath of a controversial stomping incident that occurred during Nigeria’s encounter with the Lionesses in the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16, Super Falcons’ player Michelle Alozie has firmly denied engaging in a private dialogue with English forward Lauren James. Speculation had circulated that a private exchange took place between the two […]