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Argentinian fan who went Naked in the Lusail Stadium on the risk of getting jailed. See why (+video)

An Argentinian fan was overcome with emotion after a stunning Qatar 2022 World Cup final, a definition that was at the hands of the Albiceleste beating France on penalties. After the victory of the team led by Messi in the shootout of the 12 steps, after an exciting 3-3 in 120 minutes, a fan of the Albiceleste gave free rein to her joy by going topless.

  3 months ago ago
Argentinian fan who went Naked in the Lusail Stadium on the risk of getting jailed. See why (+video)

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I was paid GHS7000 as a security guard during the World Cup - Qatar-based Ghanaian

Qatar-based Ghanaian, Phillip Ankamah has disclosed that he was paid over GHS7000 to work as a security during the just-ended FIFA World Cup. In a chat on SVTV AFRICA with DJ Nyaami, Phillip revealed that he was contracted to work in Qatar for three months and was paid well for it.

  2 months ago ago
I was paid GHS7000 as a security guard during the World Cup - Qatar-based Ghanaian

SPORTS

Breaking: Hearts of Oak Reject a Big Deal For Afriyie Barnieh

Reports indicate that, Accra Hearts of Oak have rejected a mouthwatering deal for Daniel Afriyie Barnieh. Daniel Afriyie Barnieh is currently with Annor Walker’s team for the 2023 Championship for Africa Nations to be staged in Morocco in January. The team qualified ahead of their sworn rivals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria over a two legged tie with Daniel Afriyie Barnieh playing a key role in the qualifiers.

  3 months ago ago
Breaking: Hearts of Oak Reject a Big Deal For Afriyie Barnieh

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Ghana's Highest World Cup Scorer, Asamoah Gyan, Has Unveiled The Third Edition Of The U-16 Contest.

Asamoah Gyan, the player to have recorded six World Cup goals for the Black Stars of Ghana, has officially unveiled the third edition of the Baby Jet U-16 Tournament. The striker's ambition to discover talent in Ghana and across Africa, which began in 2018, was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has since been hinted that it will resume.

  2 months ago ago
Ghana's Highest World Cup Scorer, Asamoah Gyan, Has Unveiled The Third Edition Of The U-16 Contest.

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European Club Set To Move For Ghanaian Defender

After a stellar performance for the Black Stars at the just ended FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar, Ghana’s defender Mohammed Salisu has become a center of attraction for many big clubs across Europe. According to transfer news reported early this morning, French club Olympic Marseille are currently monitoring and evaluating a bid for the Ghanaian defender.

  3 months ago ago
European Club Set To Move For Ghanaian Defender

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Daniel Amartey Faces a Tough Draw in English Football

Black Stars central defender, Daniel Amartey will face a tough test in the English Football League Cup later in January. Daniel Amartey’s Leicester City have been paired against one of the most in form clubs in the English Premier League, Newcastle United in the quarter finals of the English Football League Cup.

  3 months ago ago
Daniel Amartey Faces a Tough Draw in English Football

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Black Stars Winger Cries Over Injury Problems

The Black Stars of Ghana failed to reach the knock out phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Black Stars won just a game out of their three opening matches of group H at the main tournament in Qatar. The Black Stars lost their opening game against former Wuropean champions, Portugal by 3-2 but came back stronger after that loss.

  3 months ago ago
Black Stars Winger Cries Over Injury Problems

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I Was Happy – Osman Bukari Opens Up On Joining Black Stars Squad

Ghana suffered an early elimination from the just ended FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar. The Black Stars have been ranked as one of the best performing teams in the tournament, placing 24th out of the 32 countries that participated in the tournament. Osman Bukari was one of the players in the Black Stars squad to have scored a goal in the tournament.

  3 months ago ago
I Was Happy – Osman Bukari Opens Up On Joining Black Stars Squad

ECONOMY-FINANCE

New banknotes with the face of Messi? Bank of Argentina proposes it after World Cup victory. See

After the Albiceleste was crowned champion of Qatar 2022, the Bank of Argentina proposes that the 1000-peso bill have Messi's face Bank notes with Messi's face (Special) Several days have passed since the Albiceleste was crowned world champion and the festivities in the country continue.

  3 months ago ago
New banknotes with the face of Messi? Bank of Argentina proposes it after World Cup victory. See

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Nearly 200,000 Have Signed The Petition Launched By France To Replay The 2022 FIFA World Cup Final

Over 210,000 French fans have signed an online petition calling for the World Cup final to be replayed, owing to what they see as mistakes by the referee. Sunday's centrepiece saw Argentina win on penalties against France after a thrilling 3-3 draw in Qatar. Some considered it to be a showcase of some of the best football that the sport has to offer.

  3 months ago ago
Nearly 200,000 Have Signed The Petition Launched By France To Replay The 2022 FIFA World Cup Final

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Janny Sikazwe, A Top FIFA-Accredited Referee, Narrated His AFCON 2021 Encounter In Cameroon.

Janny Sikazwe, Zambia's top FIFA official, has announced his retirement from active football at the age of 43. Sikazwe, who has been a referee for 23 years, says he has decided to retire to give young referees a chance. Sikazwe, a FIFA and CAF-accredited referee, officiated a game in the World Cup in Qatar at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on November 23, 2022, when Canada faced Belgium in Group F.

  3 months ago ago
Janny Sikazwe, A Top FIFA-Accredited Referee, Narrated His AFCON 2021 Encounter In Cameroon.

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Ghana FA Set to Settle on Otto Addo’s Replacement

The Ghana Football Association is set to settle on a new coach who will replace the departed Otto Addo. The position of the Black Stars head coach has been left vacant following the exit of German trained, Otto Addo. Otto Addo left his position as head coach of the Black Stars after guiding them to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar where they failed to progress from the group stage.

  3 months ago ago
Ghana FA Set to Settle on Otto Addo’s Replacement

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Belgium Based Ghanaian Winger Lashes Out at Otto Addo

The Black Stars of Ghana failed to reach the round sixteen of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Black Stars managed to earn just three points from their three group H games of the World Cup in Qatar. Ghana lost their opening group game against former European champions Portugal by 3-2 before returning better for the second game.

  3 months ago ago
Belgium Based Ghanaian Winger Lashes Out at Otto Addo

SPORTS

There Were No Cases Of Match Manipulation In Any Of The 64 FIFA World Cup 2022 Matches.

On December 22, 2022, FIFA's multi-stakeholder Integrity Task Force completed its work monitoring all matches played during the FIFA World Cup 2022 for match manipulation incidents and integrity-related issues. A hint gathered by the adventurous team of editors at www.atspo.com from the official website of FIFA indicates that there were no reported cases and that the tasks assigned by the task force will continue in subsequent competitions.

  3 months ago ago
There Were No Cases Of Match Manipulation In Any Of The 64 FIFA World Cup 2022 Matches.

SPORTS

Former Hearts of Oak Coach Shows Interest in Vacant Black Stars Job

Former head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Kim Grant has expressed interest in coaching the senior national men’s team of Ghana, the Black Stars. The position of the Black Stars head coach has been left vacant following the exit of German trained, Otto Addo.

  3 months ago ago
Former Hearts of Oak Coach Shows Interest in Vacant Black Stars Job

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Abedi Ayew Pele Of Ghana Pays Eloquent Tribute To His Late Mentor, Pele Of Brazil.

Abedi Ayew Pele, a legend in Ghanaian football, has paid tribute to his mentor, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as "World Pele," who passed away. At the age of 82, the three-time World Cup champion for Brazil passed away on December 29, 2022, following a battle with colon cancer.

  2 months ago ago
Abedi Ayew Pele Of Ghana Pays Eloquent Tribute To His Late Mentor, Pele Of Brazil.

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Lessons from the Black Stars' Failure at the Qatar FIFA World Cup: What Needs to be Done

The failure of the Black Stars of Ghana team at the just-ended Qatar FIFA World Cup was a disappointment for many Africans who had high hopes for the team. Despite featuring big-name players such as Thomas Partey of Arsenal, Mohammed Kudus of Ajax, and Daniel Ametey of Leicester City, the team was unable to make it past the group stage of the tournament.

  3 months ago ago
Lessons from the Black Stars' Failure at the Qatar FIFA World Cup: What Needs to be Done

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Mbappe Reacts To Messi And Martinez Celebrations On Their World Cup Celebration

Without any doubt, the World Cup final between Argentina and France will be one of the best football finals of all time. Though we are all happy that Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup after a rough international campaign, we can't take the credit from Kylian Mbappe, who actually changed the face of the match with a hat trick that took it to the extras and even penalty shootouts, where France unfortunately lost to Argentina.

  2 months ago ago
Mbappe Reacts To Messi And Martinez Celebrations On Their World Cup Celebration

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“We Spent $5.1 Million Dollars on The Black Stars” - Sports Minister

The Black Stars of Ghana failed to reach the knock out stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after managing to secure just three points from their three group games. The Black Stars lost their opening game against former European champions, Portugal by 3-2. Their second game was against South Korea where they managed to earn their first three points of the tournament through a 3-2 win over the Asians to raise some hope of a round sixteen stage qualification.

  3 months ago ago
“We Spent $5.1 Million Dollars on The Black Stars” - Sports Minister

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“There are ten African nations that can compete and win the World Cup” - Patrice

President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe has hailed the continent's output at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Morocco produced the best results, among the five participating nations [ Cameroon, Senegal, Tunisia, Ghana], reaching the country and Africa's first ever fourth place finish.

  3 months ago ago
“There are ten African nations that can compete and win the World Cup” - Patrice