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  • 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

  • CAF CL: KOTOKO BEAT KANO PILLARS TO FRAMEWORK CLASH WITH ETOILE DU SAHEL

    CAF CL: KOTOKO BEAT KANO PILLARS TO FRAMEWORK CLASH WITH ETOILE DU SAHEL

    Kumasi Asante Kotoko gains ground to the next stage of the prior round of the CAF Champions League after a 2-0 win of Nigerian side Kano Pillars.

    Kotoko lost the first leg 3-2 in Nigeria but they superintend to sail through after a second-leg win at the Baba Yara Stadium.

    Kotoko coach Kjetil Zachariassen named a brawny XI to face the Nigeria side. Felix Annan, Dacosta and Emmanuel Gyamfi all had the bob to start.

    The game was expected to be a close one but Kotoko found a way to a breakthrough in just 3 minutes into the game.

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    Pillars pushed for the equalizer but Kotoko was absolutely doing good  in defense as the first half ended 1-0 in their favor

    Emmanuel Gyamfi sealed the win for Kotoko late in the game as the Porcupines won 2-0.

    This victory means that Kotoko will face Tunisian side Étoile Sportive du Sahel in the next round of the competition.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • JUNIOR AGOGO: FORMER GHANA INTERNATIONAL DIES AT AGE 40

    JUNIOR AGOGO: FORMER GHANA INTERNATIONAL DIES AT AGE 40

    Ex-Ghana striker and 2008 Africa Cup of Nations poster boy Junior Agogo is reported dead at age 40, dikoder.com can exclusively report.

    The former Zamalek player passed in London on Thursday morning.

    Agogo was hospitalized in 2015 after suffering a stroke which debilitated him.

    He was remembered for his eye-catching performances for the Black Stars during the 2008 Nations Cup on home soil.

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    Manuel “Junior” Agogo was a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He was born in Ghana but spent most of his childhood in the UK. He then moved back to Ghana during his years in secondary school. He began his youth career at Sheffield Wednesday in 1995, moving up to the senior squad in 1997.

    Born: August 1, 1979, Accra

    Education: St. Augustine’s College

    Died: August 22, 2019

    BY: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • ASAMOAH GYAN: ABEDI PELE IS GHANA’S ALL-TIME SIZEABLE FOOTBALLER

    ASAMOAH GYAN: ABEDI PELE IS GHANA’S ALL-TIME SIZEABLE FOOTBALLER

    Black Stars general captain, Asamoah Gyan has to recognize Ghanaian superstar Abedi Ayew Pele as the pronounced footballer to have come from this country.

    Gyan was a young footballer when Abedi Pele was at his peak and he is convinced that Ghana has never had nor seen a better footballer than the man known as the director.

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    Widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted players in Ghana’s football history, the former Marseille attacker became a household name for his incredible dribbling and passing skills and Ghana’s all-time top scorer still have memories of some of the magical moments the legend had on the field.

    ASAMOAH GYAN: ABEDI PELE IS GHANA'S ALL-TIME SIZEABLE FOOTBALLER

     According to Gyan, when he was growing up, Abedi was someone we all looked up to, he was playing the best of footballs in the country and there’s no doubt, he is incomparable he said this in an interview. Indeed he is a superstar.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • FORMER LIVERPOOL STRIKER DANIEL STURRIDGE SIGNS FOR TRABZONSPOR

    FORMER LIVERPOOL STRIKER DANIEL STURRIDGE SIGNS FOR TRABZONSPOR

    Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a three-year contract.

    Dfm  Sports News reported last week that Sturridge had been in talks with Trabzonspor and Besiktas as he searched for a new team following the expiration of his deal at Anfield in June.

    The 29-year-old attracted plenty of interest from across Europe, with Serie A side Atalanta and Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt both reportedly keen on the free agent earlier in the window.

    Sturridge scored 67 goals in 160 appearances for Liverpool after joining from Chelsea in January 2013 but has not found the net since September 2018.

    He made 18 Premier League appearances for Liverpool during the 2018/19 season.

    Sturridge was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Champions League in June

    BY: Theresah Mensah |DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • RAPE AFFIRMATION MARSHAL TO VANQUISH YEAR OF MY LIFE RONALDO REVEALS

    RAPE AFFIRMATION MARSHAL TO VANQUISH YEAR OF MY LIFE RONALDO REVEALS

    Cristiano Ronaldo has lamented that the rape argumentation against him was an attack on his distinction and led to the worst year of his life. 

    Ronaldo was accused of raping a woman in Las Vegas more than 10 years ago but won’t face criminal charges after it was determined the investigation failed to show the claim could be proven at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.

    Speaking Ronaldo said: “2018 was probably my worst year ever, personally speaking. When people question your honor, it hurts a lot.

    He added that he was thankful and proud that his innocence was proven.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • WOLVES 1 – MANCHESTER UNITED 1: POGBA SEES PENALTY SAVED IN DRAW

    WOLVES 1 – MANCHESTER UNITED 1: POGBA SEES PENALTY SAVED IN DRAW

    Paul Pogba saw a penalty saved as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves on Monday Night Football.

    Anthony Martial scored for the second game in a row to put United ahead in the 27th minute, but Ruben Neves leveled with a brilliant curling strike from outside the box shortly after half time.

    Pogba had the chance to restore United’s lead when he was tripped in the box, but his 67th-minute penalty was well saved by Rui Patricio.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • BARCELONA CONFIRM COUTINHO’S MOVE TO BAYERN

    BARCELONA CONFIRM COUTINHO’S MOVE TO BAYERN

    Philippe Coutinho has won the league title twice [2018 and 2019] the Copa del Rey [2018] and the Spanish super cup [2018].

    Philippe’s season-long loan move from Barcelona to Bayern Munich has been confirmed by the La Liga champions.

    The Bavarians will pay an 8.5m fee for Coutinho, as well as the player’s wages. And the deal also gives Bayern the option to buy the Brazil playmaker at the end of the campaign for 120m.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • HEARTS OF OAK AGREE ON PARTNERSHIP DEAL.

    HEARTS OF OAK AGREE ON PARTNERSHIP DEAL.

    Ghana Premier League giants, Accra Hearts of Oak never say die until the bones are rotting has confirmed that they have agreed to a partnership deal with KOFLEX Gym.

    The partnership will give players and the officials of the Accra Hearts of oak club the opportunity of training with ultra-modern gym equipment.

    The agreement was announced earlier today after the Phobians visited the center in Ashale-Botwe on Wednesday to have a feel of what they will be enjoying from the deal.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • MEDIA ACCREDITATION FOR KANO PILLARS CLASH-KOTOKO.

    MEDIA ACCREDITATION FOR KANO PILLARS CLASH-KOTOKO.

     Media houses accreditation process wishing to cover the CAF Champions League game against Kano Pillars at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, August 25, 2019, has preliminary.

    Media houses can apply for their passes from now till Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Applicants are to send their initials letters with passport pictures to kotoko.accreditations@gmail.com.

    Media houses (radio) in Ashanti Region will be entitled to two (2) slots each while those in other regions will be entitled to one (1) slot each. Online and newspapers nationwide would get one (1) slot each. Television stations will also be entitled to two (2) slots each.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • AGYEMANG BADU HOSPITALIZED

    Ghana’s midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has been hospitalized in Italy after suffering a pulmonary microembolism.

    According to the management of his club  Hellas Verona, the former midfielder has been hospitalized at the Sacred Heart Hospital where further investigations are ongoing.

    They added that his situation has been stabilized and he will remain under treatment for a while.

    The 28-year-old Agyemang Badu join Hellas Verona in June on loan with an option to buy from Udinese at the end of the season. He has been a player of Udinese since 2010 but went on loan at Bursaspor in the Turkish Superleague in the 2017/18 season.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • HOCKEY: AFRICA ROAD TO TOKYO 2020 QUALIFIER: GHANA MEET SOUTH AFRICA IN MUST-WIN CLASH

    HOCKEY: AFRICA ROAD TO TOKYO 2020 QUALIFIER: GHANA MEET SOUTH AFRICA IN MUST-WIN CLASH

    Ghana’s male hockey team returns to action today after a day’s rest to face a tough encounter against hosts South Africa as they chase a qualification ticket for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

    Today’s clash at the hockey stadium of the Stellenbosch University in South Africa pits two sides with a perfect run in the competition, but for Ghana, it is a chance to claim maximum points and also end their opponent’s dominance over them at major international competitions.

    Must-win affair

    After victories over Kenya and Namibia, the Ghanaian side is geared up for their toughest test yet against a free-scoring South African side who were on a rampage with a 9-0 drubbing of Zimbabwe on Tuesday, August 13 having earlier beaten Namibia 3-1 a day before in their opening fixture of the African 2020 Olympic Games qualifying competition.

    The last time the two sides clashed at the 2017 Africa Nations Hockey Cup in the Egyptian city of Ismailia, South Africa ran away with the maximum points with a 3-2 victory and went ahead to win the continental competition.

    Incidentally, all the players who scored in that match -South Africa’s Taine Paton and Ntuli Nqobile, Ghana’s Michael Baiden and Ernest Opoku – are expected to feature in today’s must-win clash.

    With just one slot up for grabs, today’s game is a win-or-bust affair for either side, especially as group leaders Egypt are also in a good position to qualify for next year’s summer Olympics.

    BY: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • ASANTE GETS USL TEAM OF THE WEEK NOMINATION

    ASANTE GETS USL TEAM OF THE WEEK NOMINATION

    Ghana’s Solomon Asante has once again been named in the USL Championship team of the week which was announced on Tuesday.

    The Phoenix Rising FC skipper earned the nomination following his stellar performance for his side during their game against El Paso Locomotive on Friday.

    The 28-year-old diminutive attacker whose 72nd-minute goal sealed the victory for his side was said to have won seven duels, created two chances and drew three fouls during the game.

    This nomination becomes the Ghanaian’s eight in the season and 17th week overall for his club as well the ninth consecutive week nomination for the club.

    Confirming the nomination, the club twitted that “The game-winning goal scorer @Asante20Magic earns @USLChampionship Team of the Week Honorable mention for Week 23 of the season!”

    Asante leads Phoenix in scoring this season with 16 goals in 20 games played and is expected to be in action for his side when they play host to Reno 1868 FC on Friday.

    BY: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • SATELLITES TOUCH DOWN IN MOROCCO FOR AFRICAN GAMES

    SATELLITES TOUCH DOWN IN MOROCCO FOR AFRICAN GAMES

    The national U-20 team, Black Satellites, arrived in Rabat, Morocco yesterday ahead of the upcoming African Games which commences on August 19.

    The 18-man squad, technical team and management members were the first batch of Ghanaian athletes to arrive in the Moroccan capital for the multi-sport continental competition.

    Coach Yaw Preko’s team will kick off their African Games campaign against Burundi on Saturday, August 17 in a Group B opener before playing Mali and Senegal.

    Other members of Ghana’s contingent for the games are due in Morocco beginning today with the expected arrival of the judo team (Black Judokas), who like the Satellites, have early scheduling.

    Black Judokas coach, Ezekiel Dodoo, confirmed to the Daily Graphic yesterday that the team had received their tickets from the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ International Games and Competitions Committee (IGCC) and were due to fly out of Accra last night ahead of the opening ceremony on Monday.

    BY: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • Baba Rahman ready to take huge pay cut to leave Chelsea

    Ghana international and Chelsea defender Baba Rahman is ready and willing to take a huge pay cut in order to permanently leave the English club in search of regular football.

    The Ghanaian defender is said to have grown increasingly frustrated at the lack of opportunities and has decided that he future lies elsewhere.

    Baba who has two years on his Chelsea contract has been offered a chance to sigh a new deal with the London club, but with no guarantees that he would have a look-in under new manager Frank Lampard, the young defender has turned down the overtures and is eager to leave the club before the European transfer window closes on September 2.

    Any deal which takes Baba away from Chelsea will likely be less rewarding financially considering his fairly hefty wages at the London club. But Baba is willing to sacrifice the financial rewards in order to put his career back on track.
    The former Augsburg man joined the Blues in 2015 for a deal worth 24 million pounds in total but has only played 24 times for the club.

    Loan deals to Schalke twice and Reims in France have come in between a bad knee injury he suffered whiles playing for the Africa Cup of Nations for his country Ghana.

    Now fully recovered and fresh from participating in the Africa Cup of Nations Rahman and his team have refused to bend in on Chelsea’s request to have the player sign another long term contract before going out on loan again this summer.

    French side St Etienne and Olympic Marseille have made contact with the player but were put off by Chelsea’s valuation because the 24-year old still has two years left on his contract.

    Chelsea have been holding on to the prospects of sending Baba on loan to Burnley this summer but the lack of guarantee of playing time put the deal on the ice with the player hoping to secure a club that will assure him at least 25 games for the season.

    With the transfer window not closing till early September Rahman still trains with the loan team in Cobham but is very certain that his time as a Chelsea player is coming to an end soon.

    SOURCE/ ghanaweb.com