Crawley Town Football Club, a club in England’s EFL League Two, has confirmed the signing of Ghanaian goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott on a permanent transfer from Hibernian Football Club of the Scottish Premiership. The Black Stars international has signed a two-year contract with the third-tier club ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season. Wollacott featured in seven league matches for Hibernian in the 2023/24 season, starting five of them. He conceded nine goals during his time with the Edinburgh club.
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
A groundbreaking auction at Sotheby’s in New York City saw a colossal dinosaur skeleton, a stegosaurus nicknamed Apex, sell for a record-breaking $44.6 million (£34 million). This purchase makes it the most expensive fossil ever sold at auction. Standing at 11 feet (3.4 meters) tall and spanning 27 feet from snout to tail, Apex is considered one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever unearthed, according to Sotheby’s. The identity of the buyer remains a mystery, but they declared, “Apex was born in America and is going to stay in America,” suggesting a possible loan to a US museum or…
A tragic series of accidents on the Bogoso-Tarkwa road in Ghana’s Western Region has resulted in the deaths of two people. The incidents involved two separate vehicles colliding with a timber truck that had been parked on the road for five days. The first accident occurred on Wednesday, July 17, around 1 a.m. when a Corolla car crashed into the stationary truck, tragically killing two individuals. Following this, a Pickup truck subsequently collided with the same truck, causing injuries to multiple people. The Tarkwa-Bogoso stretch has been notorious for accidents in the past, a situation that had been somewhat alleviated…
Accra Hearts of Oak fans, furious after their team’s 2-1 loss to rivals Asante Kotoko in the Democracy Cup, are calling for the immediate dismissal of head coach Coach Quattara. The supporters are incensed by the coach’s tactics, which they deem ineffective and tactically naive, particularly the decision to field three center forwards, two of whom were deployed as wingers. After 18 matches, patience has worn thin, with fans accusing Coach Quattara of lacking tactical acumen and relying more on rhetoric and politics than results. The defeat to Kotoko has tipped the scales, prompting demands for the management and board…
In 2015, Jose Mourinho brought Abdul Rahman Baba to Chelsea for a hefty £21 million, aiming to provide cover for and eventually replace Cesar Azpilicueta. Mourinho saw Baba as the ideal heir to the Spanish defender, believing his arrival would foster competition within the team. He emphasized the importance of a challenging environment, highlighting Baba’s potential to push Azpilicueta for the starting spot. However, Baba’s time at Chelsea was disrupted by loans and injuries. A move to FC Schalke 04 yielded one goal and two assists, but a knee ligament injury during his loan spell at Mallorca in 2019 dealt…
Samsung unveiled four new Google features at the recent Galaxy Unpacked event, designed for their latest devices, including the Galaxy Z Flip6, Z Fold6, and the newest Galaxy Watches. Here are the features: 1. Circle to Search on the new Galaxy Z Series Earlier this year, we announced Circle to Search, an easy way to search on your Android device without switching apps. Since then, we’ve added translation capabilities and homework help for a range of physics and math problems. Starting later this month, Circle to Search will help you learn more complex topics like symbolic math and scan barcodes and QR codes on your…
Sharani Zuberu, the ex-Dreams Football Club winger, made a brief but impactful appearance for his new club, Slovan Bratislava, in their UEFA Champions League Qualification round 1 first-leg match. He came on as a substitute in the 81st minute and played the final nine minutes of the game, contributing to their 4-2 victory over FK Striga at home. Zuberu, a former Ghanaian U20 international, joined Slovan Bratislava on a permanent transfer in March 2024. Despite limited playing time, the 24-year-old showcased his talent in his brief appearance, demonstrating his potential for the Slovakian club. His current contract with Slovan Bratislava…
Alexander Djiku, the Ghanaian star defender for Fenerbahçe, played a significant role in their pre-season friendly match against HNK Hajduk Split, featuring for 79 minutes before receiving a yellow card. Despite his efforts, Fenerbahçe suffered a disappointing 1-0 home defeat under the guidance of José Mourinho. Following the match, Djiku engaged in a heated exchange with Marko Livaja after a series of misunderstandings. This incident occurred after a period of intense competition during the game. Since joining Fenerbahçe from the French Ligue 1, Djiku has consistently impressed with his strong performances. This match marked his first competitive appearance since the…
Ghana winger Bernard Tekpetey was in superb form as he lasted 67 minutes and also scored for his club PFC Ludogorets 1945 in their 3-1 home win over FC Dinamo Batumi in the UEFA Champions League Qualification round 1 first-leg tie. The Ghanaian winger has been on fire since joining the Bulgarian giants though he hasn’t featured much for the Blackstars recently. Tekpetey scored his goal, which was the first goal of the match in the 13th minute to help his team take all the three vital points that could see them qualify for UCL. The Ghanaian was rated 8.0…
Ghana’s Premier League champions, FC Samartex, will face off against Victoria United FC from Cameroon in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. This match-up was determined during the July 11, 2024 draw at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. FC Samartex, fresh off their historic first-ever Ghana Premier League title win, will make their debut in the CAF Champions League. The Timber giants will embark on a two-leg journey, first traveling to Limbe for the first leg before hosting their opponents in the return fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium. The preliminary round is set for August, with…