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Mohammed Kudus: ‘I’ve set new goals for myself.’

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Mohammed Kudus: 'I’ve set new goals for myself'
Mohammed Kudus: 'I’ve set new goals for myself'

Mohammed Kudus, a Ghanaian international, revealed that after reaching some of his previous goals, he has set new ones for himself.

The 24-year-old, who plays for West Ham United in the English Premier League, began his playing career in Nima, Ghana, and has progressively advanced through several divisions.

Mohammed Kudus thanked his family for working so hard to provide him the opportunity to play in one of the world’s top leagues in an interview with NBC Sports.

The forward claims that even though he has accomplished some of the objectives he set for himself when he was younger, he is now setting greater standards for himself in the hopes of accomplishing more before he retires.

“It means a lot, but I don’t think they [my family] are too surprised because they put in the effort for me and pushed me to get to this point. All credit to them. This is just the beginning. I still have a lot of goals and things I want to achieve. I’ve reached some goals, but I set new ones and will keep aiming high until whenever I hang up my boots,” Mohammed Kudus said.

This season, Mohammed Kudus has not hit top form at West Ham United but has remained a key player for the team.

He is reportedly a transfer target of several European clubs, including Liverpool.

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Kevin-Prince Boateng narrates how money-minded football agent harmed his career

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Kevin-Prince Boateng
Kevin-Prince Boateng

Kevin-Prince Boateng, a former Barcelona and AC Milan player, has talked about how his agent damaged his career when he was younger before he achieved more tremendous success.

After a distinguished career that included stints with Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, and other teams, Boateng announced his retirement in August 2023 at the age of 35.

Before rising to the top, the German-Ghanaian had faced numerous challenges regarding transfers due to a money-minded football agent.

READ ALSO: Black Stars coach Otto Addo awaits unpaid salaries

To bring his expertise, Boateng has established a football agency, ‘Rookie and Champ’ to guide young players to make the best of decisions.

“It’s a big, big ball, and not everything is positive. You have some agents, like, I can remember I signed for a new club, and, ten days later, the coach told me you didn’t want me. And he just told me, I never wanted you. It was the sport director who wanted you, so you tried to call your agent. And I tried to call my agent back then, and, the phone was off” he told TransferRoom Summit.

“There was a moment where I signed for Tottenham Hotspur, and I tried to call my agent. I’ve never spoken to him ever again, and that happened in two thousand seven. So can you imagine?

“It’s two thousand twenty five. I’ve never spoken to him ever again. So it’s like the quick money, quick bug, and then they’re gone. And there’s some of these people out there, and that’s why I said I want to bring into my experience of always wanting to be there for my boys” he said.

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Ghana Sports

My dad has done a lot for the family – Jordan Ayew

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My dad has done a lot for the family - Jordan Ayew
My dad has done a lot for the family - Jordan Ayew

Jordan Ayew, a Ghanaian international, has conveyed his appreciation for the important contribution his father, Abedi Pele, has made to his and his brothers’ careers.

As the son of a renowned player, Ayew understands the enormous expectations that accompany his more than 300 Premier League games.

“It’s not easy to come after your father in a sense of the expectations being so high back home and even in Europe,” Ayew said.

He does, however, think that he and his brother Andre have handled the pressure well and have kept their attention on their individual paths.

Additionally, Ayew acknowledged his parents’ assistance, stating, “My Dad has done a lot, for not only me, but my whole family.” “There’s still more to come from us, and hopefully we can give them more moments to enjoy,” he continued, expressing his desire to keep making them proud.

As the captain of the Black Stars, Ayew follows in the footsteps of his father, Abedi Pele, one of Africa’s greatest footballers.

He and his brothers, Ibrahim and Andre, have all pursued careers in football, with Jordan and Andre having played for Olympique Marseille.

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Joseph Paintsil Scores First of the Season as LA Galaxy Exit Champions Cup

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Joseph Paintsil Scores First of the Season as LA Galaxy Exit Champions Cup
Joseph Paintsil Scores First of the Season as LA Galaxy Exit Champions Cup

Los Angeles Galaxy’s winger Joseph Paintsil of Ghana scored the team’s first goal of the season, but the MLS champions were eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

In the continental championship, LA Galaxy lost to Tigres 3-2, but Painstil scored to cut the deficit.

Due to an injury, the Black Stars winger missed the majority of the start of the new season, but he returned late last month and has since been crucial for the American.

READ ALSO: Black Stars coach Otto Addo awaits unpaid salaries

However, after goals from Uriel Antuna and Nicolas Ibanez in the ninth and tenth minutes, LA Galaxy’s defeat came from giving up twice in a minute.

Paintsil gave LA Galaxy hope with his 40th minute goal but Romulo restored the Mexicans two-goal advantage after the break.

Carlos Garces scored on the hour mark to pull one back for LA Galaxy as their journey in the Champions Cup came to a crashing end.

Paintsil will now switch his attention to the MLS game against Houston Dynamo on Sunday.

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Michelle Agyemang Scores on England Debut, Vows More Goals

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Michelle Agyemang Scores on England Debut, Vows More Goals
Michelle Agyemang Scores on England Debut, Vows More Goals

Michelle Agyemang, a teenage girl from Arsenal, was ecstatic on Tuesday night after scoring in her England Women’s debut.

In their match against Belgium Women in the UEFA Nations League, the Ghanaian-born forward was able to play her first game for the Three Lionesses.

Agyemang made a strong message about her readiness to maintain her spot in the national squad by scoring a beautiful volley 45 seconds after Jessica Park was substituted in the 80th minute of the match.

Speaking in a post-match interview, Michelle Agyemang said the goal meant a lot to her.

“It means a lot to me, I am really grateful for the opportunity to come in, make my debut and score my first goal,” the forward said.

She continued, “We were unlucky with the result but I think this team put a lot of effort in and on another day that is three points. but I am really grateful for the opportunity.”

In her interview, Michelle Agyemang also promised that there is more to come from her.

“I think [best moment of her career] so far, but hopefully there is many more to come. There is a lot more, I just want to go out there, put the work in, score goals, help the team win games, and that is what I am here for,” she said.

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Arsenal thrash Real Madrid 3-0

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Arsenal thrash Real Madrid 3-0
Arsenal thrash Real Madrid 3-0

Declan Rice’s masterful free-kicking put Arsenal within striking reach of a spot in the semi-finals as the Gunners swept to a 3-0 victory over Champions League winners Real Madrid.

Rice scored two spectacular free kicks in the second half of the first leg of the quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium.

In the final moments, Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid was sent off for kicking the ball away, leaving the Spanish powerhouses in ruins after Mikel Merino added Arsenal’s third goal.

READ ALSO: Arsenal fan fined £260 for alleged racist abuse against Thomas Partey

Even Real keeper Thibaut Courtois, who is always so inspired on Champions League evenings, was unable to come close to the England midfielder’s thunderbolts, demonstrating the incomparable skill of Rice’s brace.

Amazingly, prior to the first of his rockets striking the back of the Real net, Rice had never scored a free-kick in his career.

It was exactly what Arsenal deserved with a mature performance that brutally exposed Real Madrid, who were plagued by injuries.

Mikel Arteta’s men will travel to the Bernabeu for the second leg on April 16 as firm favourites to advance to a semi-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain or Aston Villa, who meet in their quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

The Gunners have not reached the Champions League semi-finals since 2009, but that target is now within their grasp after an evening that will go down as one of the most memorable in the club’s storied history.

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GFA President Kurt Okraku Appears in Court Over Defamation Case

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GFA President Kurt Okraku Appears in Court Over Defamation Case
GFA President Kurt Okraku Appears in Court Over Defamation Case

Kurt Okraku, the head of GFA, is in court in a defamation lawsuit against Atta Poku and Sompa TV/FM.

Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), filed a defamation suit against Collins Atta Poku, a journalist, and Teraone Media Limited, the owners of Sompa TV/FM, on Monday, April 7, 2024.

The head of Ghanaian football filed a lawsuit for GHC 30 million, and the GFA boss showed up in court with his attorney, Godwin Mensah Sackey.

The defendants, who their attorneys accompanied, did not show up for court on Monday.

The parties will return to court on  Monday April 14, 2025.

President Kurt Okraku, who is an Executive Council member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has dragged the journalist and his media outfit to court for making defamatory and libelous statement against him.

GFA President Kurt Okraku Appears in Court Over Defamation Case

In a statement of claim at the High Court, Okraku accused the defendants of publishing false accusations to defame his character and bring him into public odium.

The claims range from misappropriation to funds meant for Black Stars players, ill-treatment of defender Daniel Amartey, and buying of buses for Division One League clubs.

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Kwadwo Duah Scores on Return from Injury for Ludogorets

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Kwadwo Duah Scores on Return from Injury for Ludogorets
Kwadwo Duah Scores on Return from Injury for Ludogorets

Kwadwo Duah, a Swiss-Ghanaian attacker, scores for Ludogorets in a decisive victory to mark his injury comeback.

Ludogorets defeated CSKA 1948 Sofia 3-1 in the Bulgarian Parva Liga on Monday night thanks to a goal from Kwadwo Duah, a Swiss forward of Ghanaian heritage.

Despite missing out on a starting position on the day of the game, the Ghanaian-English attacker had a big impact off the bench.

READ ALSO: Black Stars coach Otto Addo awaits unpaid salaries

He made his first appearance since December 19, 2024, when he was brought into the game in the 58th minute to take Eric Bile’s place.

Son’s goal in the 39th minute had given Ludogorets the lead before he entered the game.

Guinean midfielder Aguibou Camara set up Duah, who scored in the 82nd minute to double the visitors’ lead.

Even though CSKA Sofia equalized in the ninetieth minute, Ludogorets scored a third goal in injury time to claim a decisive 3-1 victory.

Kwadwo Duah, who has made 18 appearances for Ludogorets in the 2024–25 Bulgarian Parva Liga, now has three goals after his goal on Monday.

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Kamaldeen Sulemana’s Southampton are relegated from English Premier League

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Kamaldeen Sulemana's Southampton are relegated from English Premier League
Kamaldeen Sulemana's Southampton are relegated from English Premier League

Southampton, led by Kamaldeen Sulemana, has been demoted from the English Premier League.

After Southampton was eliminated from the English Premier League on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with seven games remaining, Kamaldeen Sulemana will return to second-tier football.

Their fate was set when the Ghanaian played the whole duration of their 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

READ ALSO: Black Stars Squad for 2026 World Cup qualifier against Mali, Central African Republic named

The Saints have only won one of their 20 games this season and have been mired at the bottom of the league standings since early November.

Sulemana has been one of the impressive players for Southampton this term with one goal in 19 league appearances.

The former Right to Dream Academy player moved to St Mary’s Stadium in January 2023 from French side Rennes, where he made 34 league appearances, scored five goals and providing two assists.

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Daniel Kofi Kyereh shares great moments as Black Stars player

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Daniel Kofi Kyereh shares great moments as Black Stars player
Daniel Kofi Kyereh shares great moments as Black Stars player

Daniel Kofi Kyereh talks about his favorite memories playing with the Black Stars.

The Ghanaian midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh shared some memorable moments with the Black Stars before his recent injury kept him out of the squad.

Since deciding to represent Ghana at the international level in 2021, Kofi Kyereh has made 18 appearances for the Black Stars.

READ ALSO: Black Stars to hold official training in Luanda

But lately, injuries have plagued his career, preventing him from playing for more than a year.

Additionally, the midfielder for SC Freiburg hasn’t featured for the Black Stars since 2022.

The 29-year-old, however, says he has many special memories with the Black Stars and takes pride in representing Ghana. The highlight of Kofi Kyereh’s tenure with Ghana, Daniel Kofi Kyereh said, is still one of the 2022 World Cup qualifying matches.

“Some of my most memorable moments playing for Ghana are etched in my heart forever. I vividly recall the electrifying atmosphere in the stadium during a crucial qualifier—a moment when the roar of the crowd felt like a powerful force, lifting us all as one united team,” he told Rolling Stone.

“Every cheer, every drumbeat resonated deeply with my identity and reminded me why I fight on the field. These moments aren’t just about winning matches; they’re about the shared passion and pride that connects every Ghanaian around the globe.”

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