Category: Sports

FIFA has banned Luis Rubiales, the former head of the Spanish Football Association, from any football-related activity for three years. This choice was made in response to a contentious incident in which Rubiales gave forward Jenni Hermoso a lip kiss during the post-game presentation following Spain’s victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final. The ban was justified by citing Article 13 of FIFA’s disciplinary code. FIFA placed Rubiales on a provisional ban, and although he first declined to step down, he eventually did so in September. The lawsuit…

After earning his 91st appearance against the Central African Republic in the final round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Jordan Ayew hit a significant milestone in his Ghanaian career. The 31-year-old gained further honors when he assumed leadership of the team in the absence of his brother Andre Ayew. He entered Ghana’s encounter with his head held high after winning the Crystal Palace Player of the Month award for August. Mohammed Kudus’ outstanding free-kick goal and Ernest Nuamah’s late goal for the Black Stars—who was making…

Ghana has been forewarned by Raoul Savoy of the Central African Republic to expect another unsuccessful campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will take place in Ivory Coast the following year. After defeating the Central African Republic on Thursday in the final round of qualifications, the Black Stars, who had one of their worst tournaments ever at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon, have secured their spot in the next edition. Despite a shaky start to the game, the Black Stars came back to overcome the Wild…

As the Black Stars get ready to play the Central African Republic (CAR), Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has declared his desire to help Ghana qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Ivory Coast the following year. On September 7 at the Baba Yara Stadium, the two teams will square off in the qualifier’s final round as both nations attempt to secure spots in the competition. With nine points, Ghana is in first place in Group E, one point ahead of Angola in second,…

A court order filed at the High Court by King Faisal caused the unexpected suspension of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) schedule for the 2023 elections. King Faisal asserts that according to the GFA’s constitution, a valid Congress cannot meet to elect the GFA President until the new members or representatives of the Executive Committee have been duly elected. King Faisal is being represented by legal counsel James Kwame Quayson. In response, the GFA acknowledged that the Elections Committee’s decision-announcement process had been put on hold while candidates were being…

In light of West Ham United’s increased efforts to sign the outstanding Ajax midfielder, Mohammed Kudus has expressed his love for the London-based team. The 23-year-old, who is rumored to be close to joining the Premier League team, gave supporters a memorable performance in the Europa League by inspiring Ajax to a 4-1 victory at Ludogorets by scoring a hat trick. Speaking after the game, Kudus praised the squad and confirmed the numerous rumors that linked him to the Hammers. When asked what he thought of the champions of the…

Mohammed Salisu, a defender from Ghana who recently signed a 15 million euro contract with AS Monaco, has explained as to why he has yet to play for the French club. Salisu committed his future to Monaco when he left Southampton, but supporters have yet to see the center-back in action as he was not even present for Monaco’s 4-2 victory over Clermont Foot in their Ligue 1 debut. Salisu addressed concerns about his absence by claiming that he is now working hard to get in condition so that the…

Spain defeated Sweden in a thrilling finish in Auckland to go to their first Women’s World Cup final. Olga Carmon, the team’s captain, scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute, setting off wild celebrations among their fans at Eden Park. Rebecka Blomqvist’s equalizer just 93 seconds earlier had given Sweden, who have now lost back-to-back World Cup semifinal matches, hope that the game would go to extra time. With just 10 minutes left, 19-year-old replacement Salma Paralluelo handed Spain the lead in a game that had previously been devoid…