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  • Messi- I Don’t Know If Barca Did Enough to Sign Neymar

    Messi- I Don’t Know If Barca Did Enough to Sign Neymar

    Lionel Messi insists he is not disappointed at Barcelona’s failure to secure Neymar’s homecoming over the summer transfer window, while admitting he is unsure whether the club pulled out all the stops to bring the Brazilian back into the fold.

    The last transfer window was rife with reports that the Brazilian was ready to leave Parc des Princes and force a reunion with his friends and former strike partners, with negotiations between the two clubs continuing right until the final hours of deadline day on September 2.

    Finally, however, no deal could be made, a fact that Messi appears to have made his peace with. I would have loved for Neymar to come,” the Argentine explained .

    Honestly, I don’t know if Barca did everything possible to get him back but I’m sure negotiating with PSG isn’t easy.
    I am not disappointed. We have a spectacular squad that can fight on all fronts, without Ney as well.

    sporting level indicated that, Neymar is one of the best in the world. And with him on the sponsorship and image front the club would have also taken a step up.

    Filled by: Theresah Mensah

  • Skipper Yaw Yeboah’s goal sent Black Meteors to the finals of the U-23 AFCON.

    Skipper Yaw Yeboah’s goal sent Black Meteors to the finals of the U-23 AFCON.

    Ghana has defied odds to beat Algeria 1-0 and qualify for their first-ever CAF U23 Cup of Nations finals. Captain Yaw Yeboah, who plays for Celta Vigo, scored the only goal to ensure the Black Meteors secured a 2-1 aggregate win.

    Ghana’s  Ibrahim Tanko made three changes to his squad that performed abysmally last Friday at the Accra Sports stadium with Asante Kotoko defender Habib Mohammed, holding midfielder Michel Agbekornu and former Black Stars B captain Isaac Twum all starting.

    The changes made by the former Cameroon assistant manager yielded positive dividends as the Meteors showed more intent with captain Yaw Yeboah tormenting the Algerian defenders in the first half. Although captain Yaw Yeboah scored the crucial goal to send Ghana through, it was Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Kwame Baah that kept the Algerians at bay with some stupendous saves to thwart their efforts

    story by: Theresah Mensah

  • President’s Cup: Kotoko captain apologises to fans

    President’s Cup: Kotoko captain apologises to fans

    nte Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan has issued an apology to supporters after the 2019 President’s Cup was rained-off on Sunday.


    The much talked about super clash was cancelled after ten minutes of play due to the poor condition of the pitch at the Baba Yara Stadium. This was in fact, triggered by a heavy downpour. Sunday’s game was supposed to be a perfect test match and preparation for the Porcupines, who host Tunisian side, Etoile du Sahel in a CAF Champions League qualifier on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Speaking in an interviewed, Annan, who was in post, pleaded with spectators to forgive them adding that, they should be at stadium on Sunday to rally behind them to beat Etoile, to enhance their chances of making it to the group stage.


    First of all, I would love to send my apology on behalf of Kotoko and Hearts. We say to the fans that, we are sorry, even though it’s not our fault; it is nature but we appreciate their support” said the captain.

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  • Deportivo Alaves president breaks silence on failing attempt to sign Majeed Waris.

    Deportivo Alaves president breaks silence on failing attempt to sign Majeed Waris.

    President of Deportivo Alaves Alfonso Fernández de Trocóniz has opened up on why his outfit failed to acquire Majeed Waris in the final hours of the just summer transfer window.

    Waris was mooted from joining the Blue and Whites on a season-long loan deal from Portuguese giants FC Porto on transfer Deadline Day.

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    The 27-year-old was waiting for the deal to be announced after undergoing a successful medical test but it collapsed at the final hours of the window following the Vitoria-Gasteiz-based side’s inability to agree on a transfer fee with the Dragons.

    Now club president de Trocóniz has clarified the situation insisting that the deal was not hindered by the player’s wage demand.

     He explained that what happened to Waris was not a problem of payroll, but a process in the hiring that did not materialize with the signature, because there was salary space to complete the hiring.

    Filled by Theresah Mensah.

  • Barcelona held by Osasuna, Bayern Munich thrash Mainz – European round-up

    Barcelona held by Osasuna, Bayern Munich thrash Mainz – European round-up

    Barcelona failed to win for the second time in three matches

    Barcelona conceded a late penalty in a 2-2 draw with Osasuna, while Bayern Munich thrashed Mainz 6-1. Osasuna’s Roberto Torres scored twice as Barcelona dropped points for the second time this season after just three games.

    Roberto Torres celebrates his second-half equaliser against Barca

    Torres gave his side the lead after just seven minutes but Barcelona equalized through 16-year-old Anssumane Fati. Brazilian midfielder Artur gave the La Liga champions the lead before Gerard Pique handled in the box and Torres hit the equalizer.

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    La Liga results

    • Osasuna 2-2 Barcelona
    • Getafe 1-1 Alaves
    • Levante 2-0 Real Valladolid
    • Real Betis 2-1 Leganes

    Barcelona lost their first game of the season to Athletic Bilbao and conceded twice on the way to a 5-2 thrashing of Real Betis last weekend.

    Barca are still without the injured Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, though summer signing Antoine Griezmann started upfront.

    BY THeresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • Vestergaard strikes to frustrate Man Utd

    Vestergaard strikes to frustrate Man Utd

    Jannik Vestergaard scored a maiden Premier League goal to earn 10-man Southampton a point as they drew 1-1 with Manchester United.

    United took the lead on 10 minutes when Daniel James drilled a stunning effort into the top corner for his third goal of the season.

    Southampton improved after the break and was level just before the hour when Vestergaard rose highest to head in his first goal for the club from a Kevin Danso cross. 

    • Defender’s first Premier League goal helps 10-man Southampton claim a 1-1 draw at St Mary’s

    The home side’s ambitions were hit on 73 minutes when Danso was shown a second yellow for a foul on Scott McTominay.

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    United turned up the pressure and Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood were denied by Angus Gunn late on as United failed to win for a third successive league match.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • Sheff Utd fight back to stun Chelsea

    Sheff Utd fight back to stun Chelsea

    A last-minute own goal from Kurt Zouma helped Sheffield United stun Chelsea and earn a point as they fought back to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    Chelsea went ahead on 19 minutes when Tammy Abraham followed up goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s save to finish from close range.

    Two minutes before the break, Frank Lampard’s side doubled their lead as Abraham took advantage of another defensive mix-up to score his second.

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    Callum Robinson pulled a goal back for the Blades less than a minute after half-time when he converted a cut-back from Enda Stevens.

    Sheff Utd leveled in the last minute of normal time after a dangerous cross from Robinson went in off Zouma to deny Lampard a first home win as Chelsea head coach.

    The Blades are eighth on five points, a place and point above Chelsea.

    BY: Theresah Mensah |DIKODER.COM |D FM

  • CRYSTAL PALACE WINGER MERITS TO PLAY FOR A PINNACLE CLUB-STEVE PARISH STATED

    CRYSTAL PALACE WINGER MERITS TO PLAY FOR A PINNACLE CLUB-STEVE PARISH STATED

    Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says that  Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha justify playing for a brow club.

     The Palace team repudiated bids from Arsenal and Everton in the transfer window as they value the 26-year-old at around £80m.

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    Parish told DFM that, it will be burdensome to keep Zaha, but the club needs to find a replacement first.

    Parish added that the situation was not right for anybody this. We didn’t have a bid of the value we place on the player.

    Wilfried won’t be here forever, and we must be ready for him to go if he does go. The last day of the transfer window, however, is not going to be it.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • NACHO MONREAL STICKS REAL SOCIEDAD AS MOHAMMED EINENY ACCORD BESIKTAS LOAN

    NACHO MONREAL STICKS REAL SOCIEDAD AS MOHAMMED EINENY ACCORD BESIKTAS LOAN

    Nacho Monreal has left Arsenal to sign a two-year contract with La Liga side Real Sociedad while Mohamed Elneny has joined Besiktas on a season-long loan.

     33-year-old Monreal started Arsenal’s first three games of the season and captained the team against Burnley.

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    The Spain international played 250 Arsenal games, scoring 10 goals, after joining from Malaga in January 2013.

    Mohamed Elneny

     The Egyptian midfielder Elneny, 27, made 89 airs after arriving from Basel in January 2016.

     The Manager Unai Emery lamented on Thursday that Monreal could leave the Gunners before the European transfer windows shut.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • 2019/20 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP STAGE DRAWS REVEALED

    2019/20 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP STAGE DRAWS REVEALED

    The Group stage draw of the upcoming UEFA Champions League season has been made in Monaco. The headline group is Group F where Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, and Inter Milan are paired together.

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    Real Madrid is set for a blockbuster clash with PSG in Group A while Group B sees Bayern up against Tottenham, Olympiakos and Crvena Zvezda. Defending champions Liverpool start against Napoli, Genk and Salzburg.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • GBAMIN TO MISS EIGHT WEEKS WITH THIGH INJURY

    GBAMIN TO MISS EIGHT WEEKS WITH THIGH INJURY

    Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin has been sidelined for at least eight weeks after injuring his thigh in training. 

    According to the management the 23-year-old, who signed in the close season from Bundesliga side Mainz 05 for a fee reported to be around 25 million pounds, suffered a tendon injury and did not play a part in the 2-0 loss to Aston Villa last week.

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    Jean-Philippe Gbamin has sustained a tendon injury in his right quadriceps muscle, which will keep the midfielder out of action for at least eight weeks.
    The full timescale for the injury will be established following further investigations this week.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • KINGSLEY SCHINDLER- I WILL BE EXCITED TO PLAY FOR GHANA.

    KINGSLEY SCHINDLER- I WILL BE EXCITED TO PLAY FOR GHANA.

    FC Köln winger Kingsley Schindler says he will be very happy to play for the Black Stars when given the opportunity.
    The German-Ghanaian footballer and a native of Hamburg currently play for Bundesliga side FC Köln.

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    Schindler has expressed the desire to play for the Black Stars even though he is eligible to play for the German national football team.
    The 26-year old joined FC Köln from Bundesliga II Holstein Kiel in the summer after signing a five- year contract with the club.
    In an interview, he stated that Ghana is my parents’ country, that’s where my roots lie, and when it comes to playing for my motherland, I would definitely be very happy. 

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • MERCY TAGOE NAMES BLACK QUEENS FINAL SQUAD FOR GABON

    MERCY TAGOE NAMES BLACK QUEENS FINAL SQUAD FOR GABON

     Black Queens trainer Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo has named her final 18 players for the team’s trip to Gabon ahead of the 202 Olympics qualifier.

    Below is the Squad.

    GOALKEEPERS

    Fafali Dumahesi, Abigail Tawiah –Mensah

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    DEFENDERS

    Gladys Anfobea, Anastasia Achiaa, Philicity Asuako, Rita Okyere, Justice Tweneboa, Janet Egyir, Ellen Coleman.

    MIDFIELDERS

    Juliet Acheampong, Alice Kusi, Portia Boakye, Grace Animah, Priscilla Okyere Grace Asantewaa.

    ATTACKERS

    Ophelia Serwaah, Amponsah Elizabeth, Owusua Millot, Abena Pokuaa

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • PARIS ST GERMAIN PAIR INJURED: KYLIAN MBAPPE AND EDINSON CAVANI

    PARIS ST GERMAIN PAIR INJURED: KYLIAN MBAPPE AND EDINSON CAVANI

    Paris St-Germain forwards Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe will be out for four and three weeks respectively.

    They came off during Sunday’s 4-0 Ligue 1 win over Toulouse, with Cavani injuring his hip and Frenchman Mbappe, 20, picking up a hamstring problem.

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    Both players will miss at least two league games for the French champions.

    However, Uruguayan Cavani, 32, maybe fit in time for PSG’s opening Champions League group match on 17 or 18 September.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • I WILL TERMINATE MY ANTAGONIST IN ROUND 5 – BUKOM BANKU REVEALS

    I WILL TERMINATE MY ANTAGONIST IN ROUND 5 – BUKOM BANKU REVEALS

    Braimah Kamoko a.k.a.  “Bukom Banku” (30-1,23 KOs), World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Cruiserweight Champion, has stimulated that, he will stop his contender  Albert Ferenc in round five of their International Boxing Cruiserweight contest at the St. George Hall in Bradford, the United Kingdom on Saturday, September 7.

    Braimah Kamoko a.k.a.  “Bukom Banku In an interview with the media lamented that the fight won’t travel far he will cease his opponent Albert Ferenc in round five of the bout. In addition, he said, he wants the fight to be shown live on Television, so I would show the world what I am made of.

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    According to Kamoko, defeat was part of the sport and the profession and he was not ashamed of it, he was ready to make a big come back to the sport in his next fight.

    Losing one fight is not a big deal as many world champions have ever lost fights, with the exception of a few like his idol Floyd Mayweather and Rocky Machiano.

    Even the best popular Ghanaian boxers have lost fights and the defeat has taught me many lessons in life. Show me a Ghanaian champion who has never tasted defeat. The likes of Azumah Nelson, Joshua Clottey, Ike Quartey, Joseph Agbeko and the rest have all lost fights in their career, so I am not bothered and would bounce back. Bukom has suffered defeat at the hands of Bastie Samir and he is ready to bounce back.

    BY: Theresah Mensah |DIKODER.COM|D FM