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FIFA Announced list of Ghanaian referees for 2025
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FIFA Announced list of Ghanaian referees for 2025

FIFA has unveiled the official list of Ghanaian referees approved to officiate international matches for the 2025 calendar year. The list comprises 10 Center Referees, 10 Assistant Referees, one Futsal Referee, one Beach Soccer Referee, and one Video Assistant Referee (VAR). In accordance with FIFA regulations, it is mandatory for each Member Association (MA) to propose new referees or renew the appointments of existing ones on the FIFA list annually. The selection process involves rigorous requirements, including successful completion of FIFA-approved fitness and medical tests. The Referees Committee of the Association oversees the nomination process, ensuring that all candidates meet FIFA’s eligibility criteria. Once the nominations are finalized, the list is forwarded to FIFA for ...
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Hearts of Oak beat Legon Cities to go second on the league standings
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Hearts of Oak beat Legon Cities to go second on the league standings

Legon Cities' woes this season have been further compounded after they were beaten 1-0 in the capital derby against Accra Hearts of Oak on Friday January 3, 2025. Ahmed Ramzy Yussif’s first half strike turned the game on its head and left the visitors with a pyramid to climb at the bottom of the Premier League table. The win has left the Phobians to second position in the table with 28 points from 16 games while Cities remain at the bottom with 11 points in what has been a difficult campaign for the Royals. The match also saw Hearts of Oak reduced to 10 men after Emmanuel Amankwah received a red card in the 80th minute. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the team held firm to secure the win.
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Legon Cities officially appoints Yaw Acheampong as new head coach
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Legon Cities officially appoints Yaw Acheampong as new head coach

Legon Cities have officially announced the appointment of Yaw Acheampong as their new Head Coach. Acheampong takes over from Paa Kwesi Fabin, whose contract was terminated following a poor run of results. The experienced tactician would be hoping to guide the 'Royals' to safety as they are currently rock bottom of the league with 11 points. Acheampong would be yearning for a good start with the club when they play Accra Hearts of Oak later on Friday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Acheampong was recently dismissed as head coach of Aduana Stars after inconsistent results in the ongoing 2024-25 Ghana Premier League. It would certainly be a tough task for Acheampong as he seeks to rescue Legon Cities, who have some tough upcoming fixtures.
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GFA hunts for new Black Queens coach after Hauptle’s departure to Zambia
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GFA hunts for new Black Queens coach after Hauptle’s departure to Zambia

Swiss tactician Nora Hauptle has left her position as Ghana's Black Queens head coach to join the Copper Queens of Zambia. This comes after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) failed to renew Nora Hauptle's contract after it expired on December 31, 2024. The Football Association of Zambia has officially signed Hauptle to a two-year contract following the dismissal of Bruce Mwape. The GFA has already begun a search for a new coach ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July. Hauptle had a remarkable stint with the Black Queens since her appointment in 2023, where she qualified the team for this year's WAFCON. She narrowly missed the Women’s 2024 Olympic Games after being beaten by Zambia in the last round qualifying match.
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10th Edition National Cycling Road Championships Culminates in Spectacular Success
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10th Edition National Cycling Road Championships Culminates in Spectacular Success

The Ghana Cycling Federation is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the 10th Edition National Cycling Road Championships, held from Olebu Ablekuma Pokuasi Route date 30 th November 2024. This landmark event brought together the country’s finest cyclists, who showcased their skill, endurance, and sportsmanship in an unforgettable display of athletic excellence.Over one day of intense competition, 65 participants from across 5 regions of Ghana competed across multiple categories, including Elite Men, Elite Women, Under-23, and Junior men and women categories.The championship featured a challenging course that highlighted the scenic beauty and demanding terrain winds of Olebu Ablekuma Pokuasi stretch, providing a true test of strength and strategy.Highlights of the Event:The 30 ...
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“I was alone during my captaincy reign and disrespected” — Gyan tears up in an emotional confession 
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“I was alone during my captaincy reign and disrespected” — Gyan tears up in an emotional confession 

Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has revealed that he was disrespected and alone during his reign as the Captain of the senior national team, the Black Stars.  Asamoah Gyan, who is Ghana's all-time leading scorer with 51 goals, on Thursday, January 2, 2025, took to his Instagram to express discontent with recent happenings in his life.  According to the retired footballer, there was a scheme during his captaincy reign to create disaffection towards him, which caused many players to turn against him.     "A young player would come to the national team only wanting to see me, but their attitude towards me would change in a few days due to what people have told them.  "So during my tenure as captain with the team, I was alone and only delivered on the f...
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Chebet smashes world 5km record with 13:54 in Barcelona
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Chebet smashes world 5km record with 13:54 in Barcelona

© Ziao Jiang / organisers Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet ended her year on a high by running a stunning 13:54* to shatter the world 5km record at the Cursa dels Nassos, a World Athletics Label road race, in Barcelona on Tuesday (31). In doing so, the 24-year-old Kenyan bettered the previous record by 19 seconds. *Subject to the usual ratification procedure StatsBeatrice Chebet profileWorld 5km all-time listWorld 5km record progression
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Armand Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles crowned AIPS Champions of 2024 – as voted by 518 journalists from 111 countries
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Armand Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles crowned AIPS Champions of 2024 – as voted by 518 journalists from 111 countries

American gymnast Simone Biles and Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, two of the brightest stars from this year’s Olympics in Paris, are the AIPS Athletes of the Year 2024, as voted by 518 journalists from 111 countries.The traditional end-of-year poll, organised by AIPS, is the most international poll dedicated to the debate regarding the athletes that dominated the sports world in the outgoing year.Biles, who won three Olympic gold medals and one silver in Paris, garnered 703 points to win the Best Female Athlete of the Year award for the fifth time, ahead of Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati, who was recently named The Best FIFA Women’s Player for a second year in a row (337 points) and Saint Lucia’s first ever Olympic gold medallist in the 100m and silver medalli...
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Multiple host cities possible for future Commonwealth Games
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Multiple host cities possible for future Commonwealth Games

Media caption, Commonwealth Games still 'vitally important' - Jenkins After going to the 1984 Games as a rowing cox for Wales and then eventually becoming chief executive of Commonwealth Games Wales for 16 years, Jenkins became so passionate about the Games' future he even wrote a PhD on how to make the Games more sustainable. He is now bringing that research into his work as the CGF's president - and he is confident of the progress he has made. Jenkins' first big task was securing a host for 2026. It came in the form of Glasgow, who will put on an event of ten sports over four venues. No road events will take place, such as the marathon or cycling road events. Existing accommodation - including some hotels - will be used to house the athletes. "I think Glasgow's the st...
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CAF Disciplinary Board Outcomes on Various Matters
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CAF Disciplinary Board Outcomes on Various Matters

The CAF Disciplinary Board met to deliberate on several matters and incidents during the CAF Interclub Competition and also TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Qualifiers.  Below is the summary. TotalEnergies CAF Champions League: CR BelouizdadCR Belouizdad (Algeria) was charged with misconduct after its fans allegedly used smoke bombs during their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture against Orlando Pirates (South Africa) on 26 November 2024.  The CAF Disciplinary Board found CR Belouizdad guilty and fined the Club USD 10,000 of which USD 5,000 is suspended, provided that no similar incident is observed over the next 12 months.  TotalEnergies CAF Champions League: AS FARAS FAR was charged with misconduct after its fans allegedly used smoke bombs during th...
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