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Injured Ghana midfielder tells the story of how Black Meteors players were bribed to lose a game [Dan Kwaku Yeboah TV]
The injured midfielder who is seeking help to undergo the knife to enable him to return to active football has recounted how Ghana U23 players were bribed by the goalkeepers’ trainer to lose an international friendly game.
Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Obed Ansah has given details about how some Black Meteors players were bribed to lose a game against Iran in an international friendly in 2007.
The stinking scandal, which happened during the reign of Randy Abbey as the Chairman of the Management Committee of the Ghana U23 side, occurred at the team’s hotel in Tehran, Iran.
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Abukari Damba, who was then the goalkeepers’ trainer for the team was at the center of the scandal.
Ansah, who spent 7 seasons at Heart of Lions before joining Hearts of Oak and played for the Ghana U17, U20, and U23 sides, recounts the issue.
“It was somewhere in [2007]. At the time Randy Abbey was the chairman of the Management Committee. I remember we were called into an emergency meeting. I was among the players in the front seat.
I was taken aback when I heard the announcement that every player who had taken money from (Abukari) Damba should raise his hands up. Then Saban Quaye started counting from behind and I saw the numbers.
As a matter of fact, I was called to come for my share of the money but I was in the washroom so I told them that I would come later. Damba was the goalkeeper’s trainer. I heard the money was $1000 per player but he was rather giving everyone $500.
There was a big commotion in camp but the leadership managed the issue very well. We lost the game 4-2 under very impressive performances,” he ended.
The Ghana FA set up a panel to investigate the case and later terminated the appointment of Damba following adverse findings made against him by the panel.
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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.”
Meanwhile, Everton will play Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday at Goodison Park.
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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