Author: Isaac Agyei

In the 2015/16 season,Riyad Mahrez (Algeria, Leicester City) became the first African to be crowned PFA Players’ Player of the Year, voted by his fellow professionals.Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool) followed, winning the same award in the 2017/18, 2021/22, and most recently, the 2024/25 seasons.What makes it notable is these two stand out as the only African players to have received this prestigious accolade to date. This distinction highlights both Mahrez’s and Salah’s impact in English football recognized not by stats alone but by the respect of their peers across the league. The two (Mahrez & Salah)African Players to win PFA…

Mohammed Kudus marked his Premier League bow for Tottenham with a composed and effective performance, teeing up both of Richarlison’s goals in the opening-day 3–0 win over Burnley. Signed from West Ham this summer, the Ghanaian midfielder wasted no time integrating into his new side. His first assist came midway through the first half, delivering a precise cross that Richarlison dispatched confidently to break the deadlock . Shortly after the restart, Kudus repeated his setup, once again finding Richarlison inside the box with a neatly weighted right-footed cross — this time finished in acrobatic style. Brennan Johnson completed the scoring…

Sudan’s head coach, Kwesi Appiah, has been given a clear mandate: win the Africa Cup of Nations 2025—and push for World Cup qualification next. It’s less brash boasting, more deliberate ambition—with heart. • Appiah set bold yet attainable goals when he took charge, making it clear to Sudanese FA officials that his targets would include qualifying for AFCON, CHAN, and the World Cup. Each was agreed upon—and now the journey is underway. • Against incredibly tough odds—civil war, no domestic leagues, all matches played away from home—Appiah managed to guide Sudan into the 2025 AFCON, marking their first return in…

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle spoke positively about Mohammed Kudus’s UEFA Super Cup performance, highlighting both his promise and areas for growth—mainly quicker decision-making and consistency. • Hoddle applauded Kudus for his dribbling ability, physical style, and capacity to draw fouls—qualities that stood out during Tottenham’s late loss to Paris Saint-Germain .• At the same time, Hoddle encouraged Kudus to release the ball more quickly, noting that lasting impact comes from pairing skill with steady, timely execution .• It was Kudus’s first competitive game for Spurs after a summer move from West Ham, and despite the team’s defeat on penalties,…

On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, the Catholic Archbishop of Kumasi, led a delegation of clergy and senior Church of Ghana officials to Manhyia Palace. They met with His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, to express condolences following the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III  The delegation included:• Most Rev. Paul Kwabena Boafo (Methodist Presiding Bishop)• Most Rev. Peter Kwesi Sarpong (Catholic Archbishop Emeritus)• Anglican representatives—Bishop Cyril Kobina Ben‑Smith and others from the Church of Ghana  .This visit highlights the deep respect and unity between religious leaders and the Ashanti royal…