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Ibrahim Salifu’s first-half strike ensured that reigning champions Hearts of Oak advanced to the next stage of the MTN FA Cup on Wednesday.   Salifu scored in the 22nd minute as Hearts of Oak beat Accra Lions 1-0 in Dansoman to reach the round of 32 of the competition.   …

Hearts of Oak have parted company with defender Nuru Sulley effective immediately by mutual termination, MyGhanaMedia.com can confirm.     The Phobians announced the decision to cancel their contract with the 29-year-old on Wednesday.   Sulley rejoined Hearts on a free transfer in April 2020 after leaving Iraqi club Naft …

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has named a 30-man provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Coach Milovan Rajevac named five home-based players in his 30-man squad for the pre-tournament camping in Doha, Qatar. Real Tamale United captain David Abagna who is currently the leading top scorer in the Ghana Premier League …

Ghana have reached the final stage of the U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers following a hard-fought victory against Zambia at the Cape Coast Stadium on Saturday.   The Black Princesses knew any kind of victory would be enough for them after the goalless draw in the first leg two weeks …

Hasaacas Ladies head coach Yusif Basigi has revealed that he was been coaching the side for the past 18 years without salary.   Basigi will go into the history books of the club after guiding the side to a fifth title in 2021 as they have dominated the local scene. …

The draw for MTN FA Cup Round of 64 was conducted on Tuesday with two in-form sides paired against each other as Kotoko face city rivals King Faisal in the biggest game of the round.     #MTNFACup2022 – R64 Pairing: GROUP J:28. Tema Youth v Legon Cities 29. Accra …

Three-time winners Inter Milan will play six-time winners Liverpool in the Champions League last 16 after UEFA held a second draw. The first draw which had Manchester United paired with PSG was “declared void” by UEFA due to certain errors. The Red Devils will now face Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid. …

GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCH DAY 7 FULL RESULTS, TABLE, TOP SCORERS AND NEXT FIXTURES ( NANA AMEYAW PARK, Techiman) Eleven Wonders 1-1 Dreams FC Abdul Ganiu Abass (90’+3) ( DREAMS)Samuel Boakye (88′)     ( NANA AGYEMANG BADU PARK, Dormaa) Aduana Stars 1-0 Accra Great Olympics Bright Adjei (4′) …

Former Cameroon football star Samuel Eto’o was elected president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on Saturday, a month before the country hosts the African Cup of Nations. Samuel  Eto’o, who starred for Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea during his professional career, will take over an organisation long tainted by …

Hasaacas Ladies will hope to cement their legacy as the ultimate force in women’s football by adding a fifth trophy to their cabinet this year when they confront old foes, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, in the maiden First Lady’s Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium today. The match, organised by the …