Skills, scowls and scores – Luis Suarez rolls back the years against Ghana
Suarez woke up today and chose violence. Luis Suarez has come under a lot of stick at this World Cup, but for the first time ever, it wasn’t because of his behaviour or disciplinary record, rather his performances on the pitch. The 35-year-old has been relentless throughout his career, constantly and consistently proving the doubters […]
3 years ago
Tariq Lampety switches international allegiance ahead of Qatar World Cup
Lamptey had the opportunity to play for England. Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey has chosen to play international football for Ghana instead of England ahead of the World Cup. Lamptey featured for the Three Lions at youth level, most recently for the Under-21s. But he has chosen to now play for Ghana, who […]
4 years ago
Eddie Nketiah and Tariq Lamptey close to switching international allegiance
Nketiah and Lamptey appear set switch international allegiance. Eddie Nketiah and Tariq Lamptey are reportedly close to being granted permission by FIFA to represent Ghana at senior level after both played for England at youth level. Ghana’s FA recently appointed former Chris Hughton as their technical director and have been in talks with the London-born […]
4 years ago
Thomas Partey announces he is changing his name to Yakubu
The Arsenal midfielder confirmed his change of name to Yakubu. Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has announced that he will be changing his name to Yakubu after he revealed that he had converted to Islam in March. The 28-year-old confirmed the news while watching Ghana’s international fixtures as he continues his recovery from injury, citing that […]
4 years ago
Callum Hudson-Odoi could play for Ghana at 2022 World Cup
Callum Hudson-Odoi could turn his back on England. Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi could turn his back on England and represent Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Hudson-Odoi has three senior England caps and has also represented the Three Lions across younger age groups. His most recent appearance for Gareth Southgate’s side came in […]
4 years ago
Player who scored own-goals to “stop match-fixing” charged… with match-fixing
He claims he did so to prevent match-fixing A Ghanian footballer has been charged with match-fixing and bringing the game into disrepute by the country’s football association after he scored two own goals in order to stop what he suggested was a match-fixed scoreline. Inter Allies’ Hashmin Musah scored two own goals as the Ghanaian top […]
4 years ago