Home Blog Page 231

The 2018 World Cup’s hot new accessory comes with a few questions

MOSCOW — The must-have accessory at the 2018 World Cup is a passport-sized badge of honor that, for many fans, symbolizes the fulfillment of a lifetime’s ambition. The badge, called a Fan ID, is an innovation introduced at the World Cup for the first time and is almost as valuable as a ticket. No fan can get into a World...

Former vice president Amissah Arthur confirmed dead

Ghana's former vice-president Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur has been pronounced dead this morning in Accra, AshesGyamera.com can confirm According to close sources, the former diplomat collapsed after gym work this morning with few people and was rushed to the 37 Military hospital for treatment but he couldn't survive. However, it's not now clear what actually caused his death since doctors are...

ON MY RADAR: Rejoinder: Messi is a “fraud” video.

  it's somehow ridiculous for a section of football loving fans and pundits to mischievously say the Argentina captain has failed to glitter at the highest stage for his country By: Samuel K. Obour First, it's flagrantly false that Messi has failed to shine for Argentina. He has scored 64 goals, the highest in Argentina's history. To put this in perspective, the great...

Dauda backs Nigeria to defeat Iceland in World Cup

The shot-stopper believes the Super Eagles have what it takes to pick victory over Iceland despite their defeat to Vatreni in their opener Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda believes Nigeria will recover from their opening day defeat to Croatia and defeat Iceland on Friday at the ongoing Fifa World Cup. The Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 setback thanks to an own goal...

Shatta Wale needs help especially from Michy, all seem not well

The much-publicised divorce between the Shatta Movement boss and his wife Shatta Michy is somehow affecting the former's career and general well-being. Seriously, Shatta Wale is not of himself and I believe the dude needs help because he is gradually losing it and may eventually lose everything including his money and perhaps relevance. A man who has a good woman behind...

Acquah plays down Gyan and Emma Boateng comparison

The midfielder believes Emmanuel Boateng is his own man amid comparisons with Ghana's all-time topscorer Torino midfielder Afriyie Acquah has played down comparison between Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan and new kid on the block Emmanuel Boateng. The 22-year-old, who plays for Spanish side Levante, has been likened to the Black Stars all-time topscorer as his profile continues to soar, after scoring...

Brazil will win 2018 Fifa World Cup, says Afriyie Acquah

The midfielder believes Brazil have the men to lift a sixth World Cup title in Russia Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah is backing Brazil to clinch the ultimate this time at the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia after they failed to do so at the previous edition which they hosted. The Selecao suffered a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the...

Neymar: I’m not worth world-record €222m

The Paris Saint-Germain star feels too much attention is paid to his world-record transfer fee and admits he is not worth that much Neymar is not worth the €222 million (£200m/$262m) Paris Saint-Germain paid to sign him, the star himself says. The Brazilian attacker became the most expensive player in football history when the Ligue 1 side paid the release clause...

Nyantakyi’s bank accounts under investigation over money laundering ‘charges’

The embattled football administrator's troubles seem not to be all over, after a fresh investigation has been launched by government Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi is under intense scrutiny following an action by Financial Intelligence Centre to investigate all transactions made by him between 2014 and 2018, AshesGyamera can confirm. It has been alleged that the one-time Fifa Council...

Spain sack Lopetegui on eve of World Cup kick-off; read why?

The move threatens to destabilise one of the most highly-rated teams in the tournament, with La Roja set to play Portugal on Friday Lopetegui was announced as Zinedine Zidane's successor in a move that surprised many just days before the World Cup in Russia is due to start. The announcement initially claimed that the 51-year-old would take the reins at Santiago...