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Chris Hughton urges Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi to play for Ghana
Chris Hughton, the head coach of the Black Stars, has disclosed that he has spoken to Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi about switching allegiance to Ghana.
The two youngsters have already represented England at various age groups, with Hudson-Odoi even playing at the senior level.
In all, the Chelsea star has three caps for the Three Lions, all of which he earned in competitive matches.
Meanwhile, Nketiah is England’s all-time leading scorer at Under-21 level, with 16 goals in 17 matches.
Both might yet move to Ghana after being overlooked by Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate in recent years.
The Ghanaian champions, who are presently preparing for their CAF Champions League match against Remo Stars, are looking forward to the friendly, appreciating its potential to boost their brand and awareness on the international scene.
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“I have an Irish mother, Ghanaian father, and chose to play for Ireland at that particular time.
“These are two players that have represented England at quite a few of the underage teams.
“So some of it is understandable. We have been in contact with them. Not just in my time, I think from before as well. It is a process.
“But ultimately it will be about both of them making the decision that they want to play. But we have had good dialogue with them.”
Despite playing competitively for England, Hudson-Odoi has long been linked with an international move.
He did it for the first time at the age of 18 years and 135 days, beating Duncan Edwards’ 1955 record for the youngest-ever player to make his competitive debut by 40 days.
That happened against the Czech Republic in March 2019, and he went on to play twice more for the Three Lions.
However, following an ACL injury that has harmed his first-team chances at both club and national levels, he now appears likely to join Fulham on a cheap deal.
Meanwhile, Nketiah just signed a new deal with Arsenal worth £100,000 per week and is regarded as Mikel Arteta’s backup striker to Gabriel Jesus.
Harry Maguire, a Manchester United defender, has accepted Hon. Isaac Adongo’s apologies for dragging him through the dirt.
The Ghanaian politician previously rated the former Leicester City captain as the worst player recruited by the Red Devils.
Adongo was discussing the budget when he likened Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s economic management to Maguire’s on-field performances.
Mr Adongo, however, apologised to Maguire in Parliament on Tuesday, saying the Manchester United defender now performed better for his club than Dr Bawumia, whom he said had repeatedly supervised the country’s economic incompetence and had subsequently gone to the (IMF) for a bailout.
“I was very quick to compare my big brother Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to Harry Maguire. Mr. Speaker, I now apologize to Harry Maguire…Today Maguire has turned the corner; he is a transformational footballer. Maguire is now scoring goals for Manchester United.”
“Mr Speaker, Harry Maguire is now a key player for Manchester United. As for our Maguire, he is now roaming at the IMF with a cup in hand,” he stated.
Following the apology, Maguire stated on social media, “MP Issac Adongo apology accepted.” “Hope to see you at Old Trafford soon.”
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Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach, Lionel Scaloni, has indicated that he is considering stepping down after five years in charge.
Scaloni made the stunning statement following Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win against Brazil on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.
Before winning the World Cup in Qatar last year, the 45-year-old guided Argentina to the Copa America in 2021.
“Argentina needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is well,” said Scaloni.
“I need to stop the ball and start thinking, I have a lot of things to think about during this time.
“It’s not goodbye or anything, but I need to think because the bar is very high and it’s complicated to keep going and it’s complicated to keep winning.
“These guys are making it difficult, so I need to think about it for a while. I will talk to the FA president and the players afterwards.”
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After a brief stint in command of Argentina’s under-20 team, Scaloni took over as manager in August 2018.
Argentina’s 2021 Copa America victory was their first major championship in 28 years, and it qualified them for the Finalissima against European champions Italy in June 2022, which they won 3-0 at Wembley.
Later that year, they won their third World Cup in Qatar, and first since 1986.
“We are sure and hope that Scaloni will continue,” said Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
“Let’s see now he will have time to think, he didn’t say anything in the dressing room about it. We will try to convince him.”
Argentina’s victory against Brazil on Tuesday was their first-ever away win over their rivals in World Cup qualification, and it took them two points clear at the top of the table.
The game at Rio’s Maracana stadium was delayed for 30 minutes due to a scuffle during the national anthems.
Chris Hughton’s Black Stars suffered their first competitive loss as head coach, falling 1-0 to Comoros in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Myziane Maolida’s first-half goal was enough to give the hosts their second straight victory over the Black Stars.
Ghana is now in fourth position, three points behind early group leaders Comoros, who have won both of their initial qualification games.
Following a tense, late win against Madagascar at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi last Friday, there was some hope that the Black Stars may capitalise on Mali’s slip-up against the Central African Republic to grab the group lead.
Ghana could have grabbed an early lead in Tuesday’s encounter when Inaki Williams set up Antoine Semenyo for a goal, but the Bournemouth striker hit the crossbar.
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