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Video: “I want my son to be like Abedi Pele” – The father of Ernest Nuamah

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8 months ago

September 8, 2023

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As young Ernest Nuamah continues to create waves in the football world, his father's aspirations of seeing his son reach the heights of a true football great like Abedi Pele are coming true.

Ernest Nuamah Appiah, a rising star in the Black Stars and Black Meteors, has a passionate desire to see his kid match the famous Abedi Ayew Pele on the football pitch.

Ernest Nuamah made international football history by securing a crucial victory for the Black Stars against the Central African Republic (CAR) on Thursday.

The thrilling contest took place at Kumasi’s renowned Baba Yara Stadium, where Nuamah scored his first international goal. This substantial contribution was critical in Ghana’s qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.

Nuamah, who just joined French club Lyon, showed grace and skill as he gently placed the ball into the net from close range.

This pivotal moment was made possible by an assist from the tireless Antoine Semenyo, who made an important contribution to Ghana’s performance as a second-half substitution.

CAR presented a significant challenge at first, threatening to end Ghana’s two-decade-long undefeated record at the Baba Yara Stadium. They grabbed the lead after forward Louis Mafouta scored. However, West Ham’s skilled Mohammed Kudus came to Ghana’s rescue with a magnificent free-kick goal, ensuring both teams went into halftime equal.

Nuamah emerged as the game-changer in the second half, scoring a well-timed goal to secure Ghana’s hard-fought 2-1 triumph. This victory not only extended Ghana’s unbeaten streak at the Baba Yara Stadium to the year 2000, but it also catapulted Nuamah into the spotlight.

While his father, Yaw Nuamah, stood proudly in the stands, he couldn’t keep his excitement in check. Yaw Nuamah highlighted his son’s sincere wish to follow in the footsteps of the renowned Abedi Pele, who became an iconic character for the Black Stars in the 1980s.

Watch Ernest Nuamah’s father’s interview below:

As young Ernest Nuamah continues to create waves in the football world, his father’s aspirations of seeing his son reach the heights of a true football great like Abedi Pele are coming true.

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Black Stars fitness coach Ricky Roy reportedly dead

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4 days ago

April 29, 2024

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He remained with the national squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the current Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Roy rose to prominence as a member of the coaching staff for Division One League club Vision FC in February 2020, before joining the national squad.

Romeo Ricky Roy, the fitness coach for Ghana’s senior national team, has died.

According to Ghana Football Association president Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku’s Facebook post, he died in Accra on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Roy joined the Black Stars’ backroom staff in 2021, during Milovan Rajevac’s second spell as coach.

He remained with the national squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the current Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Roy rose to prominence as a member of the coaching staff for Division One League club Vision FC in February 2020, before joining the national squad.

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Veteran Sports Commentator Joe Lartey dies at 96

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6 days ago

April 27, 2024

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Joe Lartey was born on June 6, 1927, in Accra and attended Accra Academy. Lartey, often known as "Over to You," was a well-known broadcaster and SWAG's founding president. Lartey began his media career as a football commentator with the Ghana Broadcasting Cooperation (GBC) in 1961. He grew to be a popular figure in Ghana's sports community. He subsequently spent a decade at Radio Nigeria before returning to GBC in 1990. During his stint, he presented shows including Sports Digest on GTV.

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has reported the death of Joe Lartey, a veteran Ghanaian football pundit and sports writer.

He passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 96.

Joe Lartey was born on June 6, 1927, in Accra and attended Accra Academy. Lartey, often known as “Over to You,” was a well-known broadcaster and SWAG’s founding president.

Lartey began his media career as a football commentator with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in 1961.

He grew to be a popular figure in Ghana’s sports community.

He subsequently spent a decade at Radio Nigeria before returning to GBC in 1990. During his stint, he presented shows including Sports Digest on GTV.

In appreciation of his achievements in sports journalism, Lartey received the coveted “A Life in Sport” award from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) during the AIPS Sport Media Awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, in June 2022.

Lartey’s impact stretched well beyond Ghana, with numerous Ghanaian football analysts praising him for moulding their careers.

Fans and colleagues alike will remember him warmly for his pioneering work in sports broadcasting.

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Xavi to stay as Barcelona’s coach until at least June 2025

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1 week ago

April 25, 2024

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Xavi took over as manager of Barcelona in November 2021, after leaving Qatari club Al Sadd, and led the team to the Spanish title in his first full season in charge in 2022–23. However, they are 11 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid with six games remaining in the current season. Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League last week after losing to Paris St. Germain in the quarterfinals.

Barcelona coach Xavi will stay with the club until at least the end of his contract in June 2025, having changed his mind about this being his final season.

The 44-year-old stated in January that he will stand down as manager this summer.

However, with president Joan Laporta desperate for him to stay, the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder has made a U-turn.

Xavi took over as manager of Barcelona in November 2021, after leaving Qatari club Al Sadd, and led the team to the Spanish title in his first full season in charge in 2022–23.

However, they are 11 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid with six games remaining in the current season.

Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League last week after losing to PSG in the quarterfinals.

Xavi, who won 25 honours during his brilliant playing career at Barcelona, said he felt “liberated” with the revelation that he would leave the position at the conclusion of the season.

When he announced his departure following the defeat to Villarreal, he felt he was not being safeguarded by the club and there was no clear direction.

However, the team’s fortunes have improved since Xavi felt comfortable taking a more casual attitude.

They went ten games undefeated in the league before falling 3-2 to Real Madrid on Sunday.

On Wednesday, there was a meeting at Laporta’s residence, and the club’s desire for him to stay was clear.

If Xavi is unable to strengthen the squad before the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Barcelona will attempt to persuade one of the high-profile managers out of contract, including Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique, and Mikel Arteta.