NDC’s Prof Jane Opoku-Agyemang makes history as Ghana’s first female vice president-elect
Ghana has ushered in a new chapter of its democratic history with the election of NDC’s Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the country’s first female Vice President-elect. The accomplished academic and politician will serve alongside President-elect John Dramani Mahama, following the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s victory in the 2024 elections. Her groundbreaking achievement marks a […]
Mbappe says he is still committed to France despite recent absences
Kylian Mbappe said he remained committed to the French national team despite not being called up for recent games, and that he respected the decisions made by coach Didier Deschamps. “The French team has always been the highest rank in football, it’s the national team. I’ve always said there’s nothing more important. My love for […]
Man City drop points at Palace, error-strewn Man United lost to Forest
Manchester City’s struggles continued in a 2-2 Premier League draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday, while Manchester United lost 3-2 in their first defeat by Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford in 30 years to prolong their rocky start under Ruben Amorim. Brentford extended their unbeaten home run with a 4-2 win over Newcastle United, while […]
West ham’s Antonio undergoes surgery on leg fracture after road accident
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture following his involvement in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said on Sunday. After the accident in the Essex area on Saturday, Antonio was taken to a central London hospital, and the club said the 34-year-old was conscious and […]
‘It was a joke;Guardiola says after ‘six titles ‘comment draws Mourinho response
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was only joking when he referred to winning twice as many Premier League titles as Jose Mourinho, after the former Chelsea boss said that he, unlike Guardiola, had won his titles fairly. The Spaniard also said City were innocent until proven guilty, responding to Mourinho’s allusions to their […]
West Ham striker Antonio involved in road accident
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday. The London club side made this known on Saturday. The condition of the 34-year-old Jamaican international is not yet known, with the club saying they will issue an update in due course. Antonio has been at West Ham since 2015 […]
Barcelona drops points
…Held at Betis after late Diao strike…Robert Lewandowski hits his 16th league goal of the season LaLiga leaders Barcelona had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Real Betis after substitute Assane Diao scored a stoppage-time equaliser on Saturday to give Manuel Pellegrini cause to celebrate in his 500th LaLiga game as a manager. The […]
Verstappen scares nobody, says Norris
ABU DHABI, – The only scary thing about Max Verstappen is his speed, according to McLaren’s Lando Norris. Mercedes rival George Russell has accused Red Bull’s quadruple world champion of bullying and threatening behaviour in a row that blew up in Qatar last weekend and re-ignited in Abu Dhabi. Norris, Verstappen’s closest title rival this […]
Piastri leads McLaren one-two in season’s final F1 practice
ABU DHABI, – Oscar Piastri led a McLaren one-two in final practice for a season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that could crown the team Formula One constructors’ world champions for the first time since 1998. The Australian put down a best time of one minute 23.433 seconds, 0.193 quicker than teammate Lando Norris who was […]
Gimenez a doubt for Atletico’s meeting with Sevilla, says boss Simeone
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is uncertain whether defender Jose Maria Gimenez will feature in Sunday’s home LaLiga clash with Sevilla. Gimenez, who has made 13 league appearances for Atletico this season, suffered an ankle injury in training on Friday and Simeone said he would take a late call on the Uruguayan’s participation. “We’ll see,” […]